Part time Accountant/Accounting Assistant

Adele Carr Recruitment

Part-Time Accountant / Accounting Assistant

Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid - office based with flexibility to work from home)Hours: Approximately 4-5 days per month (with potential to increase)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Part-Time Accountant / Accounting Assistant to support our Finance Director with key financial processes.

Initially, the role will require approximately 4-5 days per month, primarily around month-end, with the potential for additional hours as the business grows.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Supporting the month-end close process.
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• Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations.
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• Managing accruals and prepayments.
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• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
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• Maintaining accurate financial ledgers.
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• Assisting with month-end management reporting.
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• Supporting year-end preparation and liaising with external accountants where required.
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• Carrying out bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations and credit control.
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• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero.
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• Responding to routine finance queries from colleagues.
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• Assisting with other finance-related duties as required.
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About You

We're looking for someone with:

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• A strong understanding of accounting and finance principles.
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• Experience of month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, VAT returns, year-end preparation and bookkeeping.
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• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting the production of financial statements.
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• Strong Microsoft Excel and general Office skills.
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• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
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• The ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
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• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
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Please apply today if interested.