My client is seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support their Finance Manager in managing the daily functions of their finance department. The company is open to offering training to the right individual to address any gaps in their experience in relation to key responsibilities..
Up to 24 hours a week, negotiable.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide general financial administrative support, including managing emails, handling phone inquiries from clients, employees, and suppliers, as well as data entry, filing,
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Oversee ledger management (sales and purchase), address queries, issue invoices, process payments, and reconcile statements.
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Handle employee expense claims, including credit card expenses and mileage reimbursements.
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Assist with credit control tasks such as processing payments, managing client credit accounts, and overseeing credit insurance limits.
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Administer weekly and monthly payroll, including verifying calculations for sick pay, family leave, holiday pay, and allowances. Address queries, update tax codes, and support payroll year-end and pension submissions.
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Accurately input data into management information and accounting systems, including job costing, job monitoring, and Xero.
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Prepare and support CIS, PAYE, and VAT returns under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
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Conduct daily bank reconciliations and manage payments to entities such as HMRC and suppliers.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Prior experience in an accounting or finance role is required.
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Experience with payroll preparation and processing is desirable not essential
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Familiarity with accounting software (experience with Xero is a plus but not essential).
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Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, payments, and data entry.
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Formal finance qualifications are not required, but progress toward a finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA) is desirable