Accountant – Part Time, Permanent
Location: Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Essex
Hours: 20-25 hours per week, spread over 5 days
Salary: Pro-rata £18,600 - £23,300 per annum (Full-time equivalent £35,000)
We are recruiting for a well-established manufacturing company based in Essex that specializes in filtration equipment. Due to business growth, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Accountant to join their finance team on a part-time, permanent basis.
You will be a key part of the finance function, responsible for a variety of accounting and administrative tasks including:
Setting up new suppliers and clients on financial systems
Processing purchase invoices and raising sales invoices and credit notes
Coding and checking invoices
Managing banking transactions and reconciling supplier statements
Creating supplier payment runs
Maintaining electronic records and filing
Corresponding with clients and suppliers to resolve queries
Ensuring compliance with company policies, VAT regulations, and accounting standards
Maintaining foreign exchange rates in the software
Supporting credit control activities
Assisting the Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and VAT returns
Conducting internal ISO audits
Providing general financial support and advice within the team
The ideal candidate will have:
A relevant accounting qualification
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong IT and numeracy skills
A positive and proactive mindset
Clear and open communication skills
A customer-focused approach
Commitment to team wellbeing and continuous improvement
Excellent organisational skills
A willingness to learn and develop new skills
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus discretionary Christmas shutdown
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus
Flexitime policy
Hybrid working arrangements (including 2 days working from home after initial training)
Company mobile phone
Free on-site parking
If you’re looking for a friendly and supportive environment to grow your accounting career with flexibility and a great work-life balance, please apply today!
