Accounts & Purchasing Assistant (Temporary, Part-Time)

Accounts & Purchasing Assistant (Temporary, Part-Time)

Location: Rochford, Essex Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (Approx. 24 hours per week, 3 days) Competitive Hourly Rate + Benefits

The Opportunity

An established and growing business based in Rochford is seeking a proactive and organised Accounts & Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a varied role supporting both the Finance and Purchasing functions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload and thrives in a busy office environment.

The successful candidate will primarily support day-to-day accounts activities whilst also providing purchasing administration support when required.

Key Responsibilities

Banking

• Post and allocate daily bank transactions.
• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate banking records within the accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve routine allocation queries.

Sales Ledger

• Generate and issue customer invoices.
• Update daily sales reporting.
• Respond to customer account queries.
• Issue statements and payment reminders.
• Process customer refunds.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.

Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier account records.
• Support the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

Invoice Discounting

• Administer invoice discounting submissions.
• Monitor overdue retentions and pursue follow-up actions.
• Liaise with external providers regarding routine account queries.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Purchasing Support

• Provide purchasing administration cover when required.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Assist with supplier invoice query resolution.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
• Update backorder reports.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administrative support role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Quick to learn new systems and processes.

Desirable

• Previous finance department experience.
• Experience with sales ledger and purchase ledger processes.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• AAT qualification or studies in progress.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible part-time hours across 3 working days
• Early finish on Fridays
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus opportunities
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Convenient Rochford location

If you are an experienced accounts or administration professional looking for a flexible temporary opportunity within a supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.