Overview
Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator looking for a part‑time role within a friendly, supportive finance team? If yes, we’re recruiting for a reliable and detail‑focused individual to join us 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays), with the potential for hours to increase over time.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking part‑time work, strong job stability, and hands‑on involvement across a variety of finance tasks.
Role Overview
Job Title: Part‑Time Accounts Assistant
Working Pattern: 2 days per week – Tuesdays & Thursdays
Salary: £15 per hour (equivalent to £28,860 FTE)
Start Date: Mid‑March
Location: Witham
Systems: MS Office, Sage, Paperless
Key Responsibilities
You will support the Finance team with a wide range of accounts and administrative duties, including:
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
Carrying out credit control, professionally chasing overdue accounts
Raising customer invoices and allocating incoming payments
Sending out customer statements
Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing
Matching purchase orders to delivery notes
Matching fuel receipts to invoices
Processing credit notes
Bulk processing tasks
Checking for missing invoices
Financial Administration
Managing the accounts mailboxes, ensuring emails are prioritised and actioned promptly
Setting up bank payments
Managing petty cash
Checking drivers’ corporate card statements
Reviewing Barclaycard – MFW and Barclaycard – Bygone accounts
Providing general administrative support to the Finance team
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Administrator, or similar finance role
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team
Experience using Sage and MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
Apply Now For
Part‑time hours ideal for work–life balance
Friendly and supportive finance team
Varied workload with opportunities to develop
Potential for hours to increase over time
Stable, long‑term role
If you have the relevant finance experience and are looking for a part‑time Accounts Assistant role starting in March, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your most up to date cv to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk