Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a part-time temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, has strong numeracy skills, and can balance multiple accounting responsibilities with precision.

You will play a key role supporting our accounts, finance, and credit control functions, covering daily processes as well as providing backup for team absences.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Duties

Prepare daily GP forecasts Process purchase ledger invoices and supplier payments Reconcile supplier statements Produce the trial balance Perform balance sheet reconciliations and asset management Analyse, input, and reconcile staff credit card expenses Produce reports (Aged Debtors / Creditors) as required
Finance Duties (covering absence)

Update the cashbook daily Post receipts and payments to bank accounts in Sage 200 and allocate against invoices Conduct daily bank reconciliations Update cashflow forecasts (daily/weekly) Produce weekly management dashboards and flash reports
Credit Control Duties (covering absence)

Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and letter Maintain accurate records of all collection activity Respond promptly to customer and internal queries Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested Undertake customer account reconciliations Produce and distribute customer statements
Other Duties

Assist with tasks as delegated by the Financial Controller or their designee

Essential Skills & Experience:

Intermediate MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) Current experience with Sage 200 Experience with Sage 100 is advantageous but not essential Strong numeracy and attention to detail Investigative mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities Highly organised and self-motivated Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us:

Flexible part-time hours (20-25 hours/week in person at the Barwell office) Opportunity to gain diverse experience across accounts, finance, and credit control Potential to transition to a permanent role
If you are an organised, detail-focused professional looking for a challenging and rewarding part-time role, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person