Part-time Accounts Assistant

Posting date:	20 May 2025
Salary:	£25,500 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	19 June 2025
Location:	PL14
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Cornwall Staff Agency
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	ACLI1-9737

Summary

Location: Liskeard
Hours: 15 hours per week (Thursdays & Fridays only)
Salary: £25,500 per annum (pro rata)
Immediate Start for the right candidate

We are seeking a dependable and confident Finance Assistant to support our clients busy Finance department. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, trustworthy, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. A positive attitude and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounts office

  
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

  
  

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping processes (Sales, Purchase, General Ledger)

  
  

• Experience in:

  • Accounts Receivable and Payable

    
    

  • Credit control

    
    

  • Sage Payroll and Sage Accounts

    
    
    

  • Currently studying towards an accountancy qualification (desirable, not essential)

    
    

  • Full, clean driving licence

    
    

  • Xero experience is an advantage (training provided during system migration)

    
    Main Responsibilities

    • Monitor and manage the finance email inbox

      
      

    • Set up new customer and supplier accounts

      
      

    • Process credit applications and monitor supply chain activities

      
      

    • Handle purchase ledger transactions for scheduled payment runs

      
      

    • Administer fortnightly sub-contractor payments and CIS statements

      
      

    • Process fortnightly payroll

      
      

    • Maintain and update internal control documentation

      
      

    • Order office stationery

      
      

    • Provide general support to the Finance Manager as required

      
      

      Additional Information:

      • This is a job share position

        
        

      • Office-based role; remote working is not available

        
        

        For more information on this opportunity, please apply with your CV in the first instance. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

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