Job Title: Accounts Assistant Type: Part-Time (14 hours over 2 / 3 days per week) Location: Remote (Individual must reside in Kent/Surrey area due to occasional site visits) Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (pro-rated for part-time) About the Role: We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for someone passionate about accounting who wants to develop their skills in a flexible, remote working environment. You will be key in managing both accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing support with financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: * Set up and maintain supplier records, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information. * Process and enter purchase ledger invoices; verify invoices with relevant teams and obtain approvals. * Manage supplier payments including bi-monthly pay runs and sending remittances. * Set up new client accounts and raise invoices as required. * Allocate payments, follow up on overdue invoices, and manage aged debtor accounts. * Generate and distribute account statements and handle invoice copy requests. * Respond promptly to supplier and client queries regarding accounts. * Manage staff expenses and holiday records. * Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks and support the CFO with financial reporting. Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. * Working towards or holding an accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) is advantageous. * Minimum 4/5 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience. * Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Excel. * Experience of working across a range of commercial businesses. * Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. * Excellent organisational and communication skills. * Must live within commutable distance to Tunbridge Wells/West Malling areas for occasional meetings with MD. For your information: *Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship) Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies. YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search