Full job descriptionAccounts & Purchasing Assistant (Temporary, Part-Time)
Location: Rochford, Essex

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (Approx. 24 hours per week, 3 days)

Competitive Hourly Rate + Benefits
The Opportunity
An established and growing business based in Rochford is seeking a proactive and organised Accounts & Purchasing Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a varied role supporting both the Finance and Purchasing functions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload and thrives in a busy office environment.
The successful candidate will primarily support day-to-day accounts activities whilst also providing purchasing administration support when required.
Key Responsibilities
Banking
*Post and allocate daily bank transactions.
*Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments.
*Maintain accurate banking records within the accounting system.
*Investigate and resolve routine allocation queries.
Sales Ledger
*Generate and issue customer invoices.
*Update daily sales reporting.
*Respond to customer account queries.
*Issue statements and payment reminders.
*Process customer refunds.
*Maintain accurate customer account records.
Purchase Ledger
*Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
*Maintain supplier account records.
*Support the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.
Invoice Discounting
*Administer invoice discounting submissions.
*Monitor overdue retentions and pursue follow-up actions.
*Liaise with external providers regarding routine account queries.
*Maintain accurate records and reporting.
Purchasing Support
*Provide purchasing administration cover when required.
*Raise and process purchase orders.
*Assist with supplier invoice query resolution.
*Monitor supplier acknowledgements and delivery schedules.
*Update backorder reports.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
*Previous experience in an accounts, finance or administrative support role.
*Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
*Experience using accounting software.
*Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
*Strong organisational and time-management skills.
*Effective written and verbal communication skills.
*Able to work independently and as part of a team.
*Reliable, proactive and adaptable approach.
*Quick to learn new systems and processes.
Desirable
*Previous finance department experience.
*Experience with sales ledger and purchase ledger processes.
*Knowledge of Sage 200 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
*AAT qualification or studies in progress.
What’s on Offer?
Flexible part-time hours across 3 working days

Early finish on Fridays

Friendly and supportive team environment

Company pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

Company events

Sick pay

Convenient Rochford location
If you are an experienced accounts or administration professional looking for a flexible temporary opportunity within a supportive business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more.