We are recruiting for a Part Time Accounts Assistant for a long-term temporary based in central Watford.

Immediate start until the end of January 2026

This role is 100% office based at the company’s offices in Watford.

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 2.30pm – with a 20-minute lunch-break.

The start time can be flexible and could be a 9.30am start if easier.

Lovely friendly working environment in smart offices with free parking!

To join a small accounts team working under the Finance Manager – this is an excellent part-time opportunity for an accomplished accounts all-rounder.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use of Sage 50 Finance Software, Microsoft Office, BITs, Credit checking software, Realex and Opayo.
• Maintenance of Sales and Purchase Ledgers  
• Maintenance of cashbooks for BAR and recording daily bank receipts.
• Processing of purchase invoices, including maintenance of the Purchase order system.
• Processing of expenses and auditor schedules.
• Producing sales invoices as required
• Processing of monthly company credit card statements.
• Processing Supplier and Member payments as required in accordance with Finance Procedures.
• Credit Control
• Set up Direct Debit Mandates and arrange monthly DD collections.
• Assist the Financial Controller and Finance Assistant in Month end process to include balance Sheet control finance, posting journals, etc.
• Preparation of monthly accruals, prepayments and deferred income invoice list and Accrued income schedules.
• Reconciling and recharging inter-company Finance.
• Ensure Sage is kept up to date regarding contact info, nominal codes, product codes and templates.

Person Specification:

• Experienced Accounts Assistant who is well versed in all the above accounting activities
• Sage 50 experience is essential.
• Team player and able to work independently when required
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work to deadlines.
• Be immediately available and live locally to the office in Watford.

 Why Temp with Tate?

Temping is a great way to build up your career prospects, while allowing you to gain experience in a range of different companies. People temp for many different reasons, whether it is to gain experience, fill the gap between permanent positions or as a lifestyle choice.

Temp jobs often present the opportunity to become permanent roles. Allowing you to have an insight into a company without the initial permanent obligation.

When temping for Tate you can expect to

• Have my dedicated attention and service to offer you work that suits you.
• Weekly pay
• Accrue up to 28 days holiday pay 
• Free on-site parking
• Pension contributions
• Tate Rewards, which include discounts.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Reward recognition awards
• Gain valuable experience with credible companies.
• Access to companies’ internal vacancies board
• Free computer skills training