Part time Accounts Assistant

Part-Time Finance Assistant (French Speaking) Location: Kidderminster Hours: Part-time, 16-20 hours per week (flexible) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Part-Time Finance Assistant to support our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day sales ledger and purchase ledger functions using Xero, while also providing support to our French-speaking customers, suppliers, or colleagues. This role is ideal for someone who has strong bookkeeping experience, enjoys working independently, and is fluent in both English and French. Key Responsibilities Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices and allocating customer payments. Maintain the purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs. Reconcile bank accounts and ledger balances within Xero. Monitor outstanding customer balances and assist with credit control. Resolve invoice and payment queries with customers and suppliers. Liaise confidently with French-speaking customers, suppliers, and colleagues via email and telephone. Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date. Assist with month-end finance processes and reporting. Support the Finance Manager with general finance administration as required. Skills & Experience Essential Previous experience in a finance, accounts assistant, or bookkeeping role. Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software. Experience managing sales ledger and purchase ledger. Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written). Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively. Desirable AAT qualification (or studying towards one). Experience working in an international or multilingual business. Knowledge of VAT processes and reconciliations. What We Offer Flexible part-time working (16-20 hours per week). Friendly and supportive working environment. Opportunity to work within an international business. Competitive salary based on experience. Ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are an organised finance professional with Xero experience and are fluent in French, we would love to hear from you.