Part time Accounts Admin

Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)

Hours:

2-3 Days Per Week

Salary: £16 to £17 ph

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a part-time role within a friendly and supportive business?

We are seeking a motivated and organised Accounts Assistant to join our team based in Sidcup. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing company where hard work is recognised, commitment is valued, and employees enjoy a positive and relaxed working environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the management team, you will provide day-to-day support across the finance function, ensuring the smooth running of accounts processes and maintaining accurate financial records.

This role would suit an individual with previous accounts experience who is comfortable working independently and has experience using Sage and Xero.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

Maintaining Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger records
Processing supplier invoices and payments
Raising sales invoices and ensuring accurate record keeping
Reconciling bank accounts and financial records
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
Recording financial transactions accurately within the accounting systems
Ensuring all accounting entries are coded correctly

Credit Control

Monitoring outstanding invoices
Chasing overdue payments via telephone and email
Building positive relationships with customers while ensuring timely collections
Resolving invoice queries and payment discrepancies
Producing debtor reports and updating management on outstanding balances

Administrative & Financial Support

Daily quotation chasing and follow-up activities
SOP/POP checks
Material cost checks and reconciliations
Supporting financial reporting and analysis
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting data
Preparing reports for management as required

Client & Financial Analysis

Reviewing customer purchasing trends and transaction history
Monitoring payment performance and creditworthiness
Producing client profitability reports
Assisting with financial analysis and management reporting

Systems Experience Required

The successful candidate must have experience using:

Sage
Xero
Microsoft Excel
Tradify (desirable but not essential)
Skills & Experience

Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role
Strong working knowledge of Sage and Xero

Experience with Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger
Credit control experience
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Professional and proactive approach

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable and trustworthy
Organised and methodical
Positive and enthusiastic
Able to work as part of a team
Comfortable communicating with customers and suppliers
Committed to delivering high standards of work

Why Join Us?

part-time hours Ideally Wednesday and Thursday
Friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunity to work within a growing business
Varied and interesting role
Long-term stability and development opportunities

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a part-time opportunity in Sidcup and have strong Sage and Xero experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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