Part Time Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Part Time Assistant Accountant
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Salary: From £14.50 per hour
Hours: 2 days per week (3 days during busy periods and for holiday cover)
 
We’re looking for an experienced, proactive and detail oriented Assistant Accountant to join a small, friendly team in Thirsk. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work and is looking to continue their accounting career within a diverse and interesting business environment.
 
This role is ideal for an individual with a solid background in accounts (AAT Level 4 or equivalent preferred) and the flexibility to adapt to a wide range of responsibilities.
 
Your Duties asPart Time Assistant Accountant will include:

• Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions, bank reconciliations and VAT returns
• Maintaining stock records, managing the asset register and handling depreciation and reconciliations
• Processing payroll for seasonal staff (training will be provided)
• Compiling monthly reporting packs and assisting with budget preparation and year end accounts
• Posting journals, maintaining nominal ledger accuracy and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing weekly cash flow reports and providing cost analysis for department managers
• Submitting statutory returns including Office for National Statistics submissions

 
Experience required:

• Proven experience in a general accounting role
• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) desirable
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and familiarity with Sage 50 accounting software
• Good understanding of VAT rules and returns and experience producing management accounts
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, organised and able to manage priorities effectively
• Flexible approach to working patterns with availability to increase office days when needed

 
In return, you’ll join a supportive team in a varied and rewarding role. You’ll receive a competitive hourly rate starting from £14.50 per hour, have flexibility in selecting your working days and gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting tasks in a unique and engaging business setting.
 

Our Guarantee
Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.
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IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED

£15.00 per hour, negotiable

Thirsk