Part-Time Accounts Assistant (Experienced)

• Location: Newton Aycliffe
• Start Date: February (or sooner)
• Salary: £25,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Hours & Flexibility: This is a part-time role  (20-24 hours per week) with flexible working arrangements, either: 5-part days per week, or 3 full days per week

RMS Recruitment are seeking an experienced and highly capable part-time accounts professional to take full responsibility for the day-to-day accounts function of our client’s construction business. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently and confidently lead the accounts side of the company.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for managing the accounts function in its entirety, including close liaison with our commercial and construction teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliation using Xero
• Verifying and submitting CIS and PAYE
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Processing payments and issuing remittances
• Purchase ledger reconciliation
• Producing financial reports and updates for Directors
• Supporting and liaising with the commercial/construction team as required

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar accounts role, ideally within construction or a related sector
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Confident handling CIS, PAYE, and VAT
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the accounts function
• Strong communication skills and comfortable reporting to senior management

If you are an experienced accounts professional looking for a flexible, autonomous role within a growing business, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply directly or email a CV to Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.