Part Time Accounts Assistant

A growing SME business based in Godalming are looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 10-month fixed term contract. You will be joining a dynamic and expanding organisation in a fascinating industry that offers great career stability. This role is being offered on a part-time basis, around 3 days a week. Furthermore, this role would be office based and comes with strong benefits and a great working culture. A brilliant role for someone with a varied accounting background that is looking for a flexible, local position.

Job Title: Part Time Accounts Assistant

Job Type: Contract, part time

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary: £28000 - £30,000 pro rata

Reference no: 16169

Part Time Accounts Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Flexible working hours


• Pension scheme


• Car parking onsite

Part Time Accounts Assistant – About The Role

In this role, you will be working within a finance team of 4 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be assisting with the daily running of the finance function as well as supporting other departments across the business. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Coding and sorting purchase invoices, posting bank payments and liaising with suppliers regarding payment dates.


• Updating all fixed asset registers and complete depreciation journals quarterly.


• Prepare rental calculations and pay all rental invoices.


• Raise purchase orders for all companies.


• Supporting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.


• Complete quarterly VAT returns using the Sage MTD software for both VAT groups, when needed.


• Maintain and update records of the company’s offsite filing.


• Building relationships with new/existing suppliers.

The successful Part Time Accounts Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position.


• Strong accounting exposure


• Able to start at short notice


• Experience with Sage would be preferable


• Good attention to detail

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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