Part Time Accounts Assistant

CMA is partnering with our Hurn, Dorset client who is an established engineering business located near the airport. Due to an internal move they are seeking a part time Accounts Assistant to work within a standalone finance position to report into group, to oversee the day to day transactions. Our client is looking for someone office based, 5 days a week to work 20-25 hours a week.

This role offers a flexible office-based environment within a company know

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Managing daily financial transactions, including payment and receipt allocations into the company’s accounting system
• Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers, processing invoices efficiently and resolving discrepancies
• Monitoring aged debtors, chasing overdue balances, and sending customer statements
• Reconciling bank statements, customer, and supplier accounts to ensure financial accuracy
• Assisting with month-end reporting and supporting ad hoc financial tasks to keep the finance function running smoothly

• Experience of working within a busy finance or accounts environment, ideally with exposure to purchase and sales ledger activities
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of organisation
• Good communication skills and the ability to resolve account queries efficiently
• Proficiency with simple accounting or financial software
• Motivated and eager to contribute to team success in a growing business

• Flexible working hours tailored to individual needs (across 5 days)
• Team-oriented working environment with a supportive management team
• Free parking
• £15-£16 per hour, depending on experience

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