Our client is a communications company based in Sidcup, Kent. They are currently looking for a Part Time Accounts Manager to join their hardworking and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within Accounts, hold a formal bookkeeping or accounts qualification, possess a good working knowledge of Sage 50 and be a proficient user of Microsoft Office. As an Accounts Manager you will deal with the payroll process, raise customer invoices as well as carry out credit control tasks, prepare and submit monthly VAT returns to HMRC, and process bank, purchase and sales ledger transactions on Sage 50 Accounts. The ideal candidate will hold the following skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience within Accounts Experience of credit control Hold a formal bookkeeping or accounts qualification e.g. AAT or ICB Level 3 or above Possess a good working knowledge of Sage 50 Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and MS Outlook Ability to work on own initiative in a financial setting Be able to prioritise own workload to meet strict deadlines Have an excellent attention to detail Possess strong negotiation skills Be calm under pressure Your duties as an Accounts Manager will include: Processing payroll Handling and processing supplier invoices and payments using Sage 50 Accounts Processing bank, purchase and sales ledger transactions on Sage 50 Accounts Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns to HMRC Preparing month end schedules and relevant journals to support month end management information Dealing with customer enquiries and managing query resolution processes including liaising with colleagues to ensure the prompt resolution of queries Raising customer invoices and carrying out credit control tasks when required Chasing client payments by email and telephone Maintaining clear and accurate records for all actions taken for each outstanding invoice Maintaining and building relationships with customers to ensure collection objectives are met Working with the Director of Operations to create, review and implement improvements to systems and processes within the business. Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience (Pro Rata) Hours: Part Time, 2-3 Days per week Permanent Location: Sidcup, Kent Start Date: ASAP