Senior Accounts Assistant - Part Time
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HZ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 3328833_1772206925 |
Summary
Location: Alton (Fully office-based) ⏳ Type: Temporary - approx. 2 months Hours: Part‑time, 30 hours per week (5 days x 6 hours a day) Start: As soon as possible,
Role OverviewThis role provides essential support to the Finance Department during a busy period with reduced staffing. The Senior Accounts Assistant will handle day‑to‑day bookkeeping and administrative duties, with a strong focus on the Purchase Ledger, VAT/Sales Ledger support, credit card postings, and ensuring smooth financial operations. Accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to best practice are key.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage daily Purchase Ledger tasks, ensuring timely completion.
- Collaborate with Procurement on order processing and associated accounting.
- Oversee and provide backup for monthly credit card statement postings.
- Support a VAT and Sales Ledger project alongside the Financial Accountant, using Sage 200.
- Handle daily administration and cash management activities.
- Carry out additional ad‑hoc finance tasks as needed.
Additional Expectations
- Adhere to all policies on health & safety, equality, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Maintain and develop professional knowledge as required.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties within the department.
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