Accounts Assistant – Part‑time, Fixed‑term (25 hrs/week)

About the role

Join a busy finance team within a well‑established not‑for‑profit organisation based in Egham. As a part‑time Accounts Assistant you will support the purchase and sales ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments and customer billing while working in a hybrid environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices, matching, coding and posting them in the finance system.
• Check invoice approvals and maintain supplier and customer account records.
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies and monitor creditor balances.
• Prepare and run supplier payment batches and generate customer invoices promptly.
• Administer company credit‑card transactions and perform related reconciliations.
• Liaise with internal colleagues and external suppliers to resolve finance queries.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and ensure GDPR compliance.

Required profile

• Minimum three years’ experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or a Finance Assistant role.
• Proven ability to handle high‑volume invoice processing.
• Highly organised, numerically accurate and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Entry‑level accounting qualification or willingness to study towards one is advantageous.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Proficiency with accounting software

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours (25 hrs/week).
• Three‑month fixed‑term contract with potential for permanent placement.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment and opportunities for professional development.