At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts, payroll, and office admin while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Company: Join a friendly team in a relaxed office environment with flexible working options.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, hybrid work, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a supportive team while developing your skills in finance and administration.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting or administration, especially with Sage Payroll, is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.
Part-Time Accounts Assistant
Location: Gateshead, Swalwell, with hybrid working options available after the completion of training.
Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible across Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM.
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE (Pro Rata).
Contract Type: Permanent.
Start date: July 2026.
What You’ll Do
- General Accounts Management: Handle various accounts tasks including credit control, sales & purchase ledger and monthly supplier reconciliations.
- Payroll Responsibilities: Utilise Sage Payroll (experience with any Sage packages is welcome) to manage payroll for up to 20 operatives, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Office Administration: Assist with general office tasks such as answering phones, managing post, and filing.
- Training Coordination: Update and maintain training records while arranging necessary training sessions for staff in line with the organisation's accreditations.
- Health & Safety Management: Keep H&S records updated as prompted by our external H&S Consultant, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
- Financial Calculations: Calculate business rebates and manage retentions held by main contractors, ensuring timely invoicing for release.
- Communication: Be the friendly voice on the phone and in emails, providing excellent support to colleagues and clients alike.
- Pensions Administration: Handle workplace pension tasks, including uploading files to the online portal.
What We’re Looking For
- A team player who fits seamlessly into our relaxed office environment while demonstrating a strong work ethic.
- Someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy in financial matters.
- Experience in accounting or administration, particularly with Sage Payroll or similar software, is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle with flexible hours across the week.
- Hybrid Working Options: After training, you’ll have the opportunity to work from home to enhance your work‑life integration.
- Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a small, friendly team that values collaboration and positivity.
- Career Growth: With us, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills and grow within the company.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.
Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels.
Part time Accounts Assistant in Gateshead employer: Office Angles UK
Join a thriving company in Wimborne, where you will enjoy stunning new offices and a collaborative work culture that values detail-oriented professionals. With generous holiday entitlement, free parking, health insurance, and regular company socials, this role as an Accounts Assistant offers not just a job, but a meaningful career with ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
