Accounts Assistant – Part Time job at Middlesbrough Full Time

Part‑Time Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Part‑Time)

Hours: 16–24 hours per week (2/3 days per week)

Location: Middlesbrough, TS6 (office based)

Reports to: Finance Manager / Company Director

Overview

We’re looking for a reliable and detail‑driven Accounts Assistant to support our finance function on a part‑time basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, is confident using accounting software, and wants a part-time position within a friendly, supportive team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in a finance/accounts assistant role as they will be responsible for the finance function for 2 separate companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and credit control
• Maintain debtor/creditor schedules
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash account, loan accounts and supplier statements
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets including fixed asset registers, accruals, prepayments, deferred income and stock
• Support payroll/pension preparation
• Monitor admin inbox and respond to finance and resident‑related queries
• Prepare VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations
• Provide general administrative support to the Directors including looking after utilities etc

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role (preferred)
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting software, specifically Sage
• Confident using Excel/Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude

Qualifications (desirable but not essential)

• AAT Level 3 or above
• Bookkeeping or finance‑related training
• Experience in a small business or SME environment

What We Offer

• Company pension
• Supportive team
• On-site parking
• Relaxed, friendly, informal working environment
• Salary & holidays negotiable for the right candidate

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Sage 50 Accounting: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person