Job post summary
Role is Part Time – approx. 20 hours per week flexible
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year pro rata
Job Description:
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Director and CFO
Salary expectations: £28,000-£30,000 pro rata dependant on experience
Job Purpose
The Accounts Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance function by managing the accounts payable, credit control and bank reconciliation processes for multiple companies in the group. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely processing of invoices and payments, and effective management of supplier accounts to maintain healthy cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts payable
• Process supplier overhead invoices, credit notes, and expenses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any differences.
• Maintain accurate supplier records within the accounting system.
Bank reconciliations:
• Posting of bank statements ensuring that a company’s internal cash records match the balances reported by the bank.
Month end procedures:
• Review and correct customer/supplier account balances prior to month end shut down of the ledgers.
• Responsibility for closure of purchase ledgers.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Support the finance team with reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Assist with audit queries when required.
• Responsibility for the ownership of the accounts (suppliers) email account.
• The role primarily covers the operation of the parent company but will include similar key responsibilities working on the smaller businesses within the Group including a football club.
Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally covering accounts payableand bank reconciliations
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Sage 200, or another Sage package, although training can be provided to support the right candidate with understanding our software packages (primarily Sage 200).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communication skills for dealing with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Qualifications:
• AAT qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
Personal Attributes:
• Reliable and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.
• Strong and confident personality able to interact with differing organisations and people, both internal and external to the company.
Job Types: Part-Time Permanent
Work Location: In person
