Part Time Accounts Assistant | Hitchin | £28k-£32k Pro Rata

A well‑established family‑run business is looking for a Part Time Accounts Assistant, to assist with the accounts of multiple Landlord company accounts.  

The team is small, friendly and collaborative and a new position has been created to free up the Finance Manager to focus on wider responsibilities. You will get great exposure to the accounts function, and it is a busy and varied role!

What’s in it for you?:

·         Salary: £28k-£32k Pro Rata depending on experience

·         Hours: Approx. 28 hours week - Flexibility available to spread hours over 3.5–5 day

·         26 days holiday + Bank Holidays full time equivalent

·         Office closes between Christmas & New Year

·         Health Insurance & Life Insurance

·         Gym membership

·         On‑site parking

·         On‑site electric car chargers (additional cost)

Key responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

·         Enter and code contractor invoices in Xero with correct VAT/nominal treatment

·         Update Property Management software and resolve supplier queries

·         Prepare weekly payment run

·         Reconcile supplier statements and process staff expenses/credit card

·         Reconcile utility accounts

Accounts Receivable

·         Raise sales invoices and remittance statement

·         Issue insurance recharges and certificate

·         Support insurance policy checks and broker liaison

·         Handle intercompany recharges

Finance Support

·         Monthly bank reconciliations

·         Assist with management accounts, VAT returns and service charge reconciliation

·         Reconcile pension payments and filing

General Office Support

·         Occasional phone cover

·         Ad‑hoc administrative duties

·         Support wider team in a small, busy office

What the employer is looking for:

·         AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) OR significant relevant experience

·         Experience in property finance desirable but not essential

·         Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

·         Working knowledge of Xero

·         Experience with accounts payable/receivable

·         Understanding of VAT and different VAT treatments desirable

·         Strong analytical skill

·         Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)

·         Self‑motivated, adaptable and able to manage own workload

·         Professional, discreet and a strong communicator

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.