Part-Time Accounts Assistant
CV-LibraryDE73, Melbourne, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 9 June 2026
Apply NowAstute Recruitment are working with an established business with offices in South Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit a Part-Time Accounts Assistant. This is a varied role supporting the finance function across multiple sites, including responsibility for the accounts of one standalone business alongside several locations operating within a wider group structure. The successful candidate will divide their time between two office locations, spending approximately two days per week in Nottinghamshire and three days per week in South Derbyshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, is happy to get involved in wider business activities.
The Role will Involve:
* Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
* Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
* Processing supplier invoices and customer receipts
* Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
* Supporting finance administration across multiple sites
* Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage
* Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
* Managing the accounts for a standalone business entity alongside sites operating within a wider group structure
* Working with a consistent customer and supplier base, resulting in manageable transaction volumes
* Assisting with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks as required
* Supporting colleagues across the business and contributing to the wider team
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience within a transactional finance role
* Essential experience using Sage
* Confident Excel user
* Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Proactive approach with the ability to work independently
* Team player who is willing to support wider business activities when required
* Comfortable working across multiple locations during the week
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Benefits & Hours:
* Part-time position - 25 hours per week
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm
* Fully office-based role
* Salary: £30,000 FTE
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Birthday off each year
* Health Shield scheme
* Generous staff discount
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, is happy to get involved in wider business activities.
The Role will Involve:
* Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
* Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
* Processing supplier invoices and customer receipts
* Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
* Supporting finance administration across multiple sites
* Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage
* Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
* Managing the accounts for a standalone business entity alongside sites operating within a wider group structure
* Working with a consistent customer and supplier base, resulting in manageable transaction volumes
* Assisting with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks as required
* Supporting colleagues across the business and contributing to the wider team
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience within a transactional finance role
* Essential experience using Sage
* Confident Excel user
* Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Proactive approach with the ability to work independently
* Team player who is willing to support wider business activities when required
* Comfortable working across multiple locations during the week
* Strong communication and organisational skills
Benefits & Hours:
* Part-time position - 25 hours per week
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm
* Fully office-based role
* Salary: £30,000 FTE
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Birthday off each year
* Health Shield scheme
* Generous staff discount