Accounts Assistant

  • Prime Appointments
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Oct 22, 2025
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

A client of ours in the Colchester area are recruiting a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join their team.
This is a temporary position possibly with the potential to become permanent, working either 2 full days per week (9am - 5pm, 30-minute lunch) or 3 shorter days (around 9.30/10am - 2.30/3pm). The role pays up to 15 per hour, depending on experience.

Your key duties in this Accounts Assistant role will include but are not limited to:

  • Posting purchase ledger invoices onto Sage 50
  • Filing and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Supporting the accounts team with data entry and general admin tasks
  • Assisting with day-to-day finance operations as required
  • Ensuring all work is completed accurately and efficiently

Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:

  • Previous experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail - accuracy is more important than speed
  • Basic understanding of purchase ledger and data entry processes
  • Confident using computers and handling numerical data
  • Reliable, organised, and able to work independently

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Part-Time Accounts Assistant position, please apply with your CV Laura will be in touch.