Job Description

JOB VACANCY: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Reporting To:

Justine Clayton - Accounts Manager

Application contact:

Emma Kearney - Head of HR (emma.kearney@selden.co.uk)

Posting Date

:October 2025

Department

: Accounts

Working hours

: Part-time (20-30 hours per week)

Working pattern

: Negotiable

Salary:

24,761.88 FTE based on a 39 hour week (to be pro-rata for part-time hours)

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The main aim of this role is to support the accounts department by filing paperwork, maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers, keeping customer and supplier accounts up to date and dealing with any queries.

We are looking for a detail orientated and hard-working individual who is seeking a part-time position in a reputable company. An enthusiastic, friendly, and positive attitude is essential to work within a close-knit team. Further hours may be available in the future, along with training and progression opportunities.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities:

Filing of paperwork

General administrative support to the team

Assist with accounts payable/receivable processes

Maintain accounting system to ensure it is accurate and up to date

Raise and issue daily client invoices and monthly statements

Credit control - by telephone and email, creating stop lists and liaising with other departments when necessary

Allocate client payments and release held orders

Entering purchasing invoices

Assisting with customer and supplier queries

Support the team where needed with reports and audit preparation

This list is not exhaustive and will evolve over time

SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

Professional experience

Excellent attention to detail (Mandatory)

A good team player and able to work as part of a team (Mandatory)

GCSE's Grades A-C (Mandatory)

An understanding of accounting processes and bookkeeping (Mandatory)

Bookkeeping qualifications, such as AAT or similar (Desirable)

Computer literate with good understanding of Excel (Mandatory)

Excellent timekeeping and attendance (Mandatory)

Self-motivated, possessing problem solving skills (Mandatory)

The ability to achieve targets and timescales (Mandatory)

Organised and methodical (Mandatory)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Mandatory)

A right to work in the UK (Mandatory)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,761.88 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person