32West Ltd is a growing PR agency with its headquarters in Ulverston and operating across the north of England and Scotland. We are looking for a part-qualified or newly qualified AAT accountant to join our team and support the smooth running of our financial operations.
This is a part‑time role (approx. 15–20 hours per week), with a requirement to attend our Ulverston office on a weekly basis. We offer flexibility around working patterns and location, within reason.
Salary is dependent on experience and capability, and will be £27,000–£32,000 pro rata, based on the agreed weekly hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Bookkeeping & Core Financial Processes
* Coding, posting and filing purchase invoices
* Preparing and issuing sales invoices
* Supplier payment preparation and processing
* Card payment allocation and reconciliation
* Maintaining the fixed asset register
* Managing petty cash
* Completing monthly control account reconciliations
* Credit control and debtor management
* Purchase Order Register & Revenue/Cost Matching (One of the company's income streams involves the purchase and resale of advertising and related media services. A key part of the role will be to ensure costs and revenues are accurately matched, reconciled and complete. This is an essential input into monthly accounts.)
* Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
* Preparing monthly management accounts, including forecasting and a short narrative commentary
* Supporting the preparation of the annual budget
* Providing ad‑hoc financial reports to management as required
* External Accountant Support
* Assisting external accountants with payroll and VAT processes when needed
* Providing information and support for annual statutory accounts
Ideal Candidate
* At least 3 years' experience working in an accounts environment
* Able to demonstrate improvements to processes and efficiencies
* Competent user of Sage and confident with Excel
* Strong communication skills, with an open and honest approach
* Comfortable working in a small team, taking ownership and being adaptable
The preferred candidate in the process will be required to complete a DBS check
What you can expect at 32West
* Your work really matters - Accuracy and reliability sit at the heart of what we do. The financial information you produce will be used directly to guide decisions, shape forecasts and support our growth. This isn't a back-office role that gets ignored - your work genuinely counts.
* A mix of responsibilities - No two weeks look the same. You'll work across bookkeeping, reporting, reconciliations, forecasting, budgeting and supporting management with useful, timely financial insight. It's varied, meaningful work, not repetitive data entry.
* Trust and autonomy - We trust people to get on with their jobs. You'll have clear expectations and sensible support, without micromanagement.
* Hybrid working - Flexibility is built in. We care about accuracy, timeliness and output — not whether you're doing it from home or from the office.
* An experienced, supportive team - You'll work alongside people who know communications and business operations inside out. You'll be part of a team that shares knowledge freely and involves you in the running of the company, not just the numbers.
* Birthday off – on us - Your birthday comes with a paid day off. Because nobody should have to work on their birthday.
* Paid volunteering day - You'll get a paid day each year to support a charity or cause you care about.
* Health and wellbeing support - Access to a health scheme including dental, optical, GP and mental health services, plus menopause resources and paid consultations.
* Staff discount scheme - Useful discounts with major UK retailers - not gimmicks.
* A straightforward culture - Professional, supportive and genuinely down-to-earth. No corporate theatre, no confusing hierarchies - just clear communication and a team that gets things done.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ulverston LA12 7LQ