Part Time Accounts Assistant

Part Time Accounts Assistant

Redditch

£14 per hour 

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Part Time Accounts Assistant to join our busy office team. This is a varied role that combines finance, payroll, procurement and general administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple business functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, whilst also assisting with procurement activities and providing administrative support across the organisation.

Part Time Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Maintain sales and purchase ledger records. 
  
  
• Set up new customer and supplier accounts, including credit checks and data maintenance. 
  
  
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes. 
  
  
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments. 
  
  
• Allocate receipts and payments and reconcile accounts. 
  
  
• Produce customer statements and supplier remittances. 
  
  
• Carry out effective credit control to ensure timely payment. 
  
  
• Maintain accurate cash book records. 
  
  
• Administer weekly payroll. 
  
  
• Set up new employees on payroll systems. 
  
  
• Calculate hours worked from time recording systems. 
  
  
• Record sickness, holidays and other absences. 
  
  
• Process holiday pay, statutory sick pay and pension contributions. 
  
  
• Resolve employee payroll queries. 
  
  

The ideal Part Time Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration and payroll. 
  
  
• Experience using accounting and payroll software (knowledge of TAS and Sage would be advantageous). 
  
  
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office. 
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. 
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  
  
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. 
  
  
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team. 
  
  
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work. 
  
  
• Experience of procurement or purchasing would be beneficial but is not essential. 
  
  

You will be reliable, professional and committed to maintaining accurate financial records while providing effective support across the finance function and wider business. A willingness to learn new systems, work collaboratively and take ownership of your responsibilities is essential.

If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and where your contribution will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to michelle.laight@pertemps.co.uk