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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Accounts Assistant

Malcolm Harrison Auctions Ltd hold onsite and online auctions of commercial vehicles, plant, agricultural and construction Equipment at our main site as well as bespoke onsite auctions nationally for our clients.

Due to an increasing workload, we are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide additional support to our Finance Department.

This is a varied support role, with a particular focus on invoicing, credit control and day-to-day finance administration. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing team, helping to ensure financial tasks are processed accurately and efficiently, and that outstanding accounts are followed up in a timely and professional manner.

Job Overview:

Permanent Contract, 32 Hours, ideally over 4 days.

Key Responsibilities:

· Processing of customer invoices onto Sage

· Assisting with credit control, including monitoring outstanding accounts and contacting customers regarding overdue payments.

· Assisting with purchase and sales ledger administration.

· Responding to routine finance and invoice-related queries from customers and colleagues.

· Providing general administrative support to the Finance Department as required.

Skills and Experience:

· Previous experience in a finance, accounts, credit control or administrative role

· Knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage 50 is essential.

· Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

· Good organisational and time-management skills.

· Confident and professional communication skills, particularly when contacting customers regarding outstanding payments.

· Ability to manage routine tasks independently while also working effectively as part of a team.

· A willingness to learn and support different areas of the Finance Department when required.

What We Offer:

· 22.4 days annual leave

· Additional annual leave accrued based on years of service.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Additional leave at Christmas due to holiday closure

· Company pension

· Free on-site parking

Work Location: In person

How to Apply: If you are organised, detail-focused and looking for a part-time finance role within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV through:

Interviews shall commence from Monday 23rd November 2026. 

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