Part Time Accounts Assistant

ENS Commercial; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing company in Southend-on-Sea seeks a part-time Accounts Assistant to handle book-keeping duties and answer phone calls. The ideal candidate will have experience with accounting software such as Pegasus or Sage and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a friendly working environment, job security, and benefits including free daily lunch.

Benefits

Free lunch daily

Friendly working environment

Annual profit related bonus

Job security

Qualifications

• Previous experience in book‑keeping is essential.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Pegasus or Sage is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage book‑keeping and maintain accurate records.
• Answer incoming telephone calls promptly.
• Perform bank reconciliations as required.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and payments.
• Assist in managing payment runs and petty cash.

Skills

Book‑keeping experience

Experience with Pegasus or Sage accounting software

Computer literate – Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

Hard‑working

Enthusiastic

Logical

Proactive

Good sense of humour

Tools

Pegasus

Sage

Job description

Job Overview

Permanent part time Accounts Assistant required for highly successful manufacturing company in Southend on Sea, Essex. This office‑based position will ideally work mornings Monday to Friday and will cover book‑keeping duties and answering phone calls.

Responsibilities

• Book‑keeping and record keeping
• Answer incoming telephone calls
• Bank reconciliations
• Posting, processing and matching purchase ledger invoices, receipts and payments
• Assist with payment runs, period ends and petty cash

Qualifications

• Book‑keeping experience
• Experience with Pegasus or Sage accounting software
• Computer literate – Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and accounting software
• Hard‑working, enthusiastic, logical, proactive and good sense of humour

Benefits

• Free lunch daily from the company canteen
• Friendly working environment
• Annual profit related bonus (not guaranteed)
• Job security in a company operating for over 52 years

For further information apply today or contact Kim Baker, ENS Commercial Recruitment. #PERMSOUTH