Contract Type
- Temporary Hours
- 10–14 hours per week (flexible days) Location
- Chester Employment Park (fully office-based) Duration
- 1–2 months (with possible extension)
About the Role
R J Parry Joinery is a well-established, family-run bespoke joinery manufacturer based in Chester, specialising in high-quality timber windows and doors for private homeowners and commercial contractors. Due to a period of planned absence, we are seeking an experienced Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide reliable, professional cover across our core accounts functions.
This is a fully office-based role at our premises on Chester Employment Park. Hours are flexible at 10–14 per week, and we are open to discussing which days suit you — including arrangements that work around school drop-off and pick-up. You will work closely with our team and be expected to hit the ground running with minimal supervision. We need someone thorough, methodical, and confident enough to question discrepancies and flag issues proactively.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and check purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct coding
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
- Check and verify staff hours, liaising with relevant team members as required
- Run month-end procedures accurately and on schedule using Sage 50 Accounts Professional
- Monitor outstanding payments and flag overdue accounts
- Maintain accurate, organised financial records
- Liaise professionally with suppliers, contractors, and internal team members
- Question and investigate anything that does not add up
- Provide handover notes and clear documentation to support continuity
Essential Requirements
- Proven, hands-on experience with Sage 50 Accounts Professional — this is non-negotiable
- Strong background in purchase ledger, sales ledger, and month-end processing
- Experience in a manufacturing, construction, or trade environment is advantageous
- Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, questioning approach
- Working knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) — essential
- Comfortable working as part of a small, close-knit team
- Able to work independently and manage your own workload within 10–14 hours per week
- Professional, discreet, and reliable
- Immediate or very short notice availability preferred
Desirable
- AAT qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with payroll or timesheet-based hours processing
- Previous temp or interim accounts cover experience
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
