Part-Time Accounts Assistant (Experienced)
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Start Date: February (or sooner)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours & Flexibility: This is a part-time role (20-24 hours per week) with flexible working arrangements, either: 5-part days per week, or 3 full days per week
RMS Recruitment are seeking an experienced and highly capable part-time accounts professional to take full responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function of our client’s construction business. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently and confidently lead the accounts side of the company.
About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for managing the accounts function in its entirety, including close liaison with our commercial and construction teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
Day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliation using Xero
Verifying and submitting CIS and PAYE
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Processing payments and issuing remittances
Purchase ledger reconciliation
Producing financial reports and updates for Directors
Supporting and liaising with the commercial/construction team as required
About You:
Proven experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within construction or a related sector
Strong working knowledge of Xero
Confident handling CIS, PAYE, and VAT
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to work independently and take ownership of the accounts function
Strong communication skills and comfortable reporting to senior management
If you are an experienced accounts professional looking for a flexible, autonomous role within a growing business, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply directly or email a CV to
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion