Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Job Title: Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: Competitive Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 (DOE) (Pro-rated)

Job Type: Permanent, Part time.

As Building Services Specialist working in the Construction industry, we are a well-established business looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and maintaining strong financial control across purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll activities. You will be trusted to manage your workload independently while working within a supportive and established team environment.

Responsibilities:

· Purchase ledger, including statement reconciliations and payment productions

· Sales ledger and credit control function

· Processing payroll

· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records

· Supporting month-end reconciliations and reporting

· Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries

· Ensuring finance systems are accurate, organised, and maintained

· Processing CIS returns and subcontractor payments

Shared office duties include:

· Answering phones and receiving deliveries

· Filing

· Archiving

· Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks during periods of annual leave

Experience Required:

To be successful in your application, you should have the following experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Bookkeeper or similar all-round finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage
• Solid understanding of end-to-end accounts processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Desirable:

• Experience with CIS reporting and subcontractor payments
• Payroll experience
• Background in construction, engineering, or similar industries

Benefits:

· 32 days holiday (pro-rated for part-time position)

• Company pension scheme
• Stable, long-term opportunity with autonomy and trust
• Opportunity to move into a full-time role of 37.5hrs per week

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply today or contact for further information.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Credit Controller, Finance Officer, Payment Processing, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Payables, Purchase Ledger Assistant may also be considered for this role.