Senior Accounts Assistant

Assistant Management Accountant / Accounts Assistant (Part-Time) Basildon, Essex £35,000 - £40,000 Pro Rata (DOE) Part-Time – 3 Days Per Week (9:00am – 5:00pm, 1 Hour Lunch) Office Based We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Assistant Management Accountant / Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who has exposure to management accounts and is looking for a varied role supporting the wider finance team. You will act as a key link between the day-to-day accounts function and the audit process, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation of management accounts Supporting month-end and year-end processes Reconciling balance sheet accounts and resolving discrepancies Preparing financial information for audits and liaising with auditors when required Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting the finance team with reporting requirements Processing and reviewing financial transactions Assisting with accruals, prepayments and journals Supporting the smooth running of the accounts function across the business Ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required About You Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Management Accountant position Exposure to management accounts preparation Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting Strong reconciliation and analytical skills Confident working with Excel and accounting systems Experience using Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous, although this is not essential Organised, proactive and able to work independently Excellent attention to detail and communication skills What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 pro rata, depending on experience Part-time hours – 3 days per week Stable and supportive working environment Varied role with exposure to management accounts and audit processes Convenient Basildon office-based location If you have a strong accounts background and are looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can make a real impact within a busy finance team, we would love to hear from you.