Accounts Assistant - Part Time

Accounts Administrator (Part-Time)

Location:

Cheddar
Salary:
Up to £15 per hour DOE (£17,000 - £18,720 pro rata)

Hours:

22-24 hours per week over 3 days (must include Friday)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Administrator to join our growing and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in a small or medium-sized business who is looking for a varied, hands-on role within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our day-to-day finance operations, working with Sage Accounts and Microsoft Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger

· Processing purchase invoices onto Sage, matching to delivery notes and purchase orders

· Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies

· Coding invoices accurately

· Reconciling supplier accounts to statements

· Managing supplier queries

Sales Ledger

· Raising customer invoices

· Credit control - chasing overdue accounts via phone, email and letter

· Handling customer account queries

Banking & Payments

· Allocating payments and receipts

· Performing bank reconciliations

· Preparing supplier payment runs

· Processing ad hoc supplier and client payments

Expenses & Financial Administration

· Processing employee expense claims and verifying documentation

· Managing company credit card expenses and reconciliations

· Ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded

· Handling telephone enquiries from colleagues, customers and suppliers

· General accounts administration including filing and archiving

· Supporting the finance team with ad hoc tasks as required
 
Skills & Experience

· Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounts or finance role

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping

· Experience with sales and purchase ledger processes and reconciliations

· Knowledge of nominal codes, chart of accounts and VAT tax codes

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage (or similar accounting software)

· Excellent numerical skills and high attention to detail

· Strong organisational and time management skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills

· AAT qualified or qualified by experience (advantageous)

What We Offer

· Competitive salary up to £15 per hour (depending on experience)

· Automatic enrolment into a Workplace Pension Scheme

· Full training and ongoing support

· Free workwear

· Free on-site parking

· Company social activities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an energetic, inclusive business at an exciting stage of growth. If you are proactive, organised, and ready to contribute to a developing finance function, we would love to hear from you.
 
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today