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Accounts Assistant (part time)

Chelmsford
Part-time
On-site
Chelmsford, Essex
£27,000 - £28,000 GBP yearly
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (Pro Rata £15,600 – £16,800 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern: 3 full days per week including Fridays. Flexible hours available could do school hours over 5 days

An established and well-respected organisation within the sports and events sector is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its small but dedicated finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with bookkeeping or finance experience who is looking for a flexible, part-time role with the potential to increase to full-time hours in the future.

You will support the day-to-day finance function across purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, banking, commission payments and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing credit control processes, including checking balances, producing weekly reports and chasing payments

* Monitoring bank statements and posting incoming payments

* Producing and reconciling box office and cashbook reports

* Processing and reconciling commission claims

* Collating and processing purchase invoices, including company credit card transactions

* Managing the accounts inbox and logging invoices for approval

* Processing petty cash claims in line with company policy

* Handling finance-related calls and emails, including taking card payments

* Completing new supplier forms

* Supporting year-end reconciliation processes

* Providing general administrative support to the finance team

* Ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety standards

About You

* Finance-related background with some bookkeeping experience

* Experience using accounts software

* Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

* Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines

* Positive, customer-focused approach

* Able to work independently and as part of a team

* Flexible attitude towards working hours

Benefits

* 20 days’ annual leave (pro rata), rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service

* Your birthday off

* Pension contribution

* Enhanced maternity pay

* Professional development opportunities

* Free eye tests

* Free on-site parking