Accounts assistant

Accounts Assistant
Gillingham, Kent
£30,000 - £33,000 Pro Rata
24 Hours Per Week Permanent Up to Full-Time Hours Available During First 12 Months
during maternity leave, Flexible Working Hours

A rare opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit and well-established business where culture genuinely matters.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a supportive finance team based in Gillingham. Initially covering a maternity leave, this role offers a unique opportunity to work additional hours (up to 40 hours per week) during the first 12 months, before becoming a permanent part-time position of 24 hours per week when the current post-holder returns.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and become an integral part of a business that values teamwork, positivity, integrity and having fun at work.

The Role
This is a varied and hands-on position with responsibility for:

• Sales Ledger
• Purchase Ledger
• Nominal Ledger
• Credit Control
• Bank Reconciliations
• Payment Runs
• Supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day finance activities

Whilst the role covers all aspects of transactional finance, a significant proportion of your time will be focused within the Sales Ledger function. The company operates a highly effective credit control process, resulting in no bad debts.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant preferred or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Nominal Ledger and Credit Control
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using finance systems and able to quickly learn bespoke software (MAMS) with in-house video instructions provided
• Good Microsoft 365 skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage workload effectively
• Best practice training will be provided from the outset so active listening is important
• A positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude

Personal Qualities
We're looking for someone who will thrive within a close-knit team environment. Honesty, reliability, integrity and a genuine willingness to support colleagues are essential.
Our clients culture is built around being supportive, approachable and maintaining a positive working environment. We believe work should be enjoyable as well as rewarding, and our client is proud to offer a workplace where people genuinely enjoy being part of the team.

As we often say:
"We spend a lot of time at work, so it's important that we enjoy it."

What's On Offer

• £30,000 - £33,000 pro rata
• Permanent position
• Training from a Qualified Accountant
• Opportunity to work up to full-time hours during the first 12 months
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Stable, established organisation
• Excellent work-life balance

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you'll be valued as both a finance professional and a member of the team, we'd love to hear from you.