Part-time Accounts Assistant

Department:
Accounts
Reports To:
Financial Controller
Location:
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: £12.71 per hour + Company Pension
Hours:
Part-Time (20 hours per week/5 day-week)

MV Fruehauf is a leading UK trailer engineering and manufacturing company, operating from a large facility in Grantham. The business has undergone significant investment and transformation in recent years, with expansion of product lines, modern fabrication machinery, upgraded facilities and a growing workforce.

Purpose of the Role

MV Fruehauf is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Grantham site.

This is a varied role supporting the accounting function, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing spreadsheets and journals, and assisting with credit control and customer account management.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of general accounting principles, strong attention to detail and confidence working with spreadsheets and financial information. Previous experience in an accounts or finance environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Process sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
• Assist with month-end tasks and updating supporting files and schedules
• Maintain and update accounting spreadsheets and reports
• Monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances
• Carry out credit control, including contacting customers regarding overdue invoices and arranging payment
• Investigate and resolve account queries, discrepancies and payment issues
• Assist with credit checks and the setting and monitoring of customer credit limits where required
• Liaise with customers and internal departments regarding financial queries
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required

About You:

• Experienced in a general accounts/finance role
• Confident using Microsoft Excel (multi-tab spreadsheets) including sorting, filtering, basic formulas and data entry
• Comfortable with transaction processing
• Experienced in credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Numerate, organised and highly accurate
• Able to investigate discrepancies and resolve problems effectively
• Confident communicating with customers and colleagues by telephone and email
• Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• Good at managing workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Professional, reliable and discreet when handling confidential financial information.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an accounts or finance position
• Practical knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Experience using Excel/spreadsheets
• Experience of posting journals and carrying out account reconciliations
• Experience in credit control and debt collection
• Experience using accounting/ERP software
• AAT qualification or working towards an AAT qualification
• Experience with in a manufacturing, engineering, transport or commercial environment

Additional Information

• Part-Time (20 hours per week/5 day-week), on-site role at Grantham facility
• Typical hours Monday to Friday; flexibility may be required to support month-end or urgent account issues
• The company is in a phase of growth/modernisation (as MV Fruehauf is investing in its Grantham site) so willingness to engage with change and process improvement is beneficial
• Opportunity to contribute to real business impact: strong collections, efficient processes, and solid credit control will support business profitability and growth
• A role in a respected UK manufacturing business with a strong heritage and recent investment in its Grantham facility
• The chance to take ownership of the credit control process and make a visible difference to the company’s cash flow and commercial health
• A varied…