Accounts Assistant

We''re supporting a long-standing family business in the Brackley area in the search for a part-time Accounts Assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in finance who''s looking for part-time, flexible hours.
You''ll be working closely with the Finance Manager, to support day to day accounting duties and provide reliable cover during their periods of leave.
The company has recently transitioned to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, so a proactive approach and willingness to learn is key, you don''t need to be a systems expert, just comfortable getting to grips with something new if you haven''t use it previously.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands on, can confidently manage transactional finance tasks, and is happy to pitch in to help other areas of the business when needed.
Key responsibilities for the Part Time Accounts Assistant:
- Assist with core finance operations and transactional accounts
- Process purchase/sales ledger entries and associated queries
- Support bank reconciliations and cashflow tracking
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to basic month end processes
- Collate and prepare payment batches for online banking
- Provide holiday cover and general day to day support to the Finance Manager
- Work collaboratively to keep things running smoothly
What we''re looking for:
- Previous experience in a finance/account''s role, ideally within an SME
- A confident grasp of double entry bookkeeping, journal entry and financial processes
- Experience using accounting software
- AAT level would be desirable but not a prerequisite
- Confident in Microsoft office with good excel skills
- A proactive, reliable working style
- Someone hands on, with a good sense of when to step up and support
Salary, benefits and additional information:
- -26,000 to -30,000 per annum FTE depending on experience
- Regular part time hours plus holiday cover
- Please indicate hours available as the business is flexible
- 20 days holiday + Xmas shutdown + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Parking, pension, healthcare and death in service benefits
Recruitment process:
This role is being advertised via Employ Direct, a service provided by Cameo Consultancy. As this is an advertising-only service, we are not involved in the selection process.
All suitable applications will be forwarded directly to the employer, who will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews.
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