Accounts Assistant
Part Time - 26 hours/ week
Office based
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied, fast paced role within a friendly and collaborative finance team?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK-based organisation that forms part of a global group, supporting a broad range of accounts functions while developing your professional skills.
Working closely with the Financial Accountant, youll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance department, covering purchase ledger, expenses, credit control, VAT processes and a range of monthly reporting tasks. This position is ideal for someone proactive, detail-focused, and keen to build on their accounting knowledge within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger & Supplier Management
* Maintain and update supplier accounts, including payment terms within SAP.
* Process and reconcile purchase invoices, payments, supplier statements and purchase orders.
* Prepare purchase ledger accruals and assist with fixed asset and prepaid invoice processes.
* Review SAP payment reports and arrange supplier payments.
* Manage the office procurement process including Amazon account purchases.
Expenses, Reporting & Transaction Processing
* Oversee the company expense system, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.
* Support PA with expense claim processing when required.
* Produce reports including entertainment expenditure for monthly KPIs.
* Reconcile import documentation with summaries and inter-company invoices.
* Post customer payments and manage intercompany invoice processes.
* Prepare credit notes, sales invoices, rebate notes, and arrange HMRC payments.
* Maintain VAT knowledge and learn VAT return processes to provide cover.
Banking & General Accounts Tasks
* Import bank statements into SAP, matching transactions on a weekly basis.
* Maintain petty cash records and manage top-ups.
* Handle monthly stationery orders.
Credit Control
* Process customer account applications and run credit checks.
* Monitor credit limits and review customer payment behaviour.
* Issue reminders, statements, and chase overdue payments via phone, email and formal letters.
* Produce month-end debtors reports and elevate concerns when required.
About You
* AAT Level 2 (minimum)
* Strong fundamental accounting knowledge including double-entry bookkeeping, P&L, balance sheet, VAT and HMRC rules.
* SAP experience is highly desirable.
* At least 3 years experience in a similar accounting role.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
* High levels of accuracy, professionalism, and a proactive work ethic.
* Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and maintaining strong credit control practices.
Why Apply?
* Join a small, supportive team where your contribution really counts.
* Gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting duties
* Work in a stable, growing business thats part of an international group.
* Opportunities to grow your knowledge of VAT, SAP, and broader finance processes.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding part-time Accounts Assistant role.
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