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 mannerSales 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 mannerBookkeeping 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 teamDesirable (but not essential)

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