Part Time Accounts Assistant

Location: Sunderland
Reporting to: Director
Hours: ~ 15–20 hours per week (flexible days)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: TBC

The Role

Working closely with the Directors, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining bookkeeping records (sales, purchases, receipts, payments)
• Reconciling bank accounts and managing cashflow records
• Dealing with petty cash
• Preparing and processing invoices, expenses, and supplier payments
• Supporting payroll preparation and pension submissions
• Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory reporting
• Providing financial data to support management accounts and funding reports
• Organising and maintaining financial documentation for both businesses
• Liaising with accountants and external stakeholders as needed

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from candidates who bring:

• Proven bookkeeping experience (ideally in small business / SME or charity environments)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliation processes
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities across two businesses
• A positive, professional, and flexible approach