Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Ockham, Surrey
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours

• 1 day per week (preferably Monday) or 2 part days
• 8:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

Notice Period

• Statutory notice during 3-month probation period
• 8 weeks upon successful completion of probation

A busy private family based on a country farm in Surrey is seeking a friendly, proactive, and reliable Accounts Assistant to support their Bookkeeper with day-to-day financial administration.

This role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes. The position requires a high level of discretion, flexibility, and integrity, as well as the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Input bank transactions and run reports using Sage Accounts
• Maintain and update shared Excel spreadsheets
• Analyse credit card statements
• Reconcile house accounts, including cardholder expenses
• Manage petty cash reconciliation, including gardener receipts
• Print and organise invoices by due date for payment
• Collate and assist with monthly management reports from commercial agents
• Support rent tracking and updates
• Assist with year-end accounts and quarterly Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions
• Record and submit utility meter readings
• Maintain accurate filing and archiving of financial documents

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Sage Accounts is preferred
• Strong numerical skills and high level of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong communication skills and a proactive work ethic
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Full UK driving licence (required for travel within the estate)
• Non-smoker (essential)
• Contactable references required