Accounts assistant
near oswestry

Part-Time Accounts Assistant

Near Oswestry | Temporary (Approx. 3 Months) | Competitive Salary

3 days per week, 9:00am – 3:00pm (Days and hours are negotiable)

Role Overview

A local business near Oswestry is seeking an experienced Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis for approximately three months. This role involves supporting the day-to-day purchase ledger function, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring supplier payments are processed efficiently. Due to the location, own transport is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier payments and create payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements against Sage records and request outstanding invoices.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Send invoices to Site Managers and Buyers for approval.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Set up new supplier accounts within Sage.
• Complete supplier credit application forms.
• Issue remittance advice to suppliers.
• Match delivery notes with supplier invoices.
• Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to queries promptly.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role is essential.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Own transport is essential due to the location.