Part-time Accounts Assistant - Payroll Focus
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm or similar flexible hours
Job Type: Permanent, Part-time
Looking for a part-time accounts role that offers flexibility, variety and the opportunity to develop your skills?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant with a strong background in payroll to join a friendly, close-knit accountancy practice in Uckfield.
Offering flexible working hours and the chance to expand your accounts and tax knowledge, this could be the perfect role for someone seeking a better work-life balance!
About the role
Working within a small, supportive team, this Accounts Assistant position will focus primarily on payroll, alongside providing valuable support to the Partner with accounts and tax work.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing payroll for a varied portfolio of approximately 50 clients, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Managing payroll information, including starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
- Liaising with clients to obtain payroll information and resolve queries.
- Assisting the Partner with the preparation and drafting of year-end accounts and tax returns.
- Gathering, organising and checking financial records and supporting documentation.
- Helping to prepare information and schedules required for accounts and tax submissions.
- Ensuring client records are accurate, up to date and deadlines are met.
What we are looking for
- Previous payroll experience
- A basic understanding of accounts and bookkeeping.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Confidence working with numbers and managing deadlines.
- A proactive, reliable and flexible approach.
- An interest in developing accounts and tax knowledge, with a willingness to learn.
- Experience with BrightPay would be advantageous.
The company is happy to provide training on the accounts and tax side, making this a fantastic opportunity to build on existing payroll experience and develop additional skills.
What's in it for you?
- Hours: Monday to Friday, ideally 10am-2pm, with flexibility around similar working hours.
- Location: Uckfield - office based.
- Permanent, part-time position.
- Private medical insurance.
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Workplace pension.
- Training and development in accounts and tax preparation.
- Friendly, supportive small-team environment.
- Excellent opportunity to broaden existing accounting skills.
About the company
This established accountancy practice supports a varied portfolio of clients, offering a professional yet approachable working environment.
With a small team of four, they value reliability, teamwork and a willingness to learn.
This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of the business, working closely with the Partner while developing new skills and enjoying consistent, flexible working hours.
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