Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant to join them on a Part Time, fixed term contract for 12 months. Your role will be to support the finance team in the day-to-day running of the accounts department. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of basic accounting principles and be confident working with numbers and accounting software. Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract Part Time 17 hours a week (potential to do 25 hours, to be discussed) Working hours/days would be as follows: Mondays and Thursdays: 9:15am - 3:00pm Tuesdays: 8:00am - 3:00pm Salary is £15.27 an hour (£13,500 a year based on 17 hours a week) PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Proven experience in an Accounting or Finance support role Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team AAT qualification (or studying towards it) is desirable but not essential Key Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger Duties: Input supplier invoices, resolve invoice and payment queries, communicate with suppliers regarding issues, and apply payments and credits to invoices. Contras ..... full job details .....