Accounts / Finance Assistant (30 hours per week)

Part-Time Accounts Assistant Required Wollaston, Northamptonshire - Immediate Start Available

Hours Part-time, 30 hrs per week 9am - 3pm (negotiable)

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support our finance function. This role will involve managing key aspects of the purchase and sales ledger, as well as providing day-to-day assistance to the Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, a good understanding of basic accounting principles, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining supplier records and responding to queries
• Handling supplier accounts queries in a professional manner

Sales Ledger

• Raising and issuing customer invoices
• Posting and allocating customer receipts
• Chasing outstanding payments and managing credit control
• Reconciling customer accounts
• Handling customer accounts queries in a professional manner

Bookkeeping Support

• Assisting the Bookkeeper with day-to-day financial tasks
• Supporting bank reconciliations
• Helping prepare financial reports and summaries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with month-end procedures

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar accounts or finance role
• Working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential)

• AAT qualification (or working towards)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.