Part-Time Accounts Officer – Credit Control & Payroll

Location: Leicester
Hours: 20–25 hours per week across 4 days
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Macildowie are working with a well-established business in Leicester who are looking to recruit a Part-Time Accounts Officer to join their small, friendly finance team.

This is a varied, hands-on position that would suit someone with a background in credit control, payroll or general accounts who enjoys being part of a team and is happy to get involved wherever needed.

The role will have a strong focus on credit control during the first three weeks of each month, alongside supporting with payroll and general accounts duties using Sage 50.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Taking responsibility for credit control activities, which will make up approximately 50% of your time during the first three weeks of the month.

• Chasing outstanding payments, managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries.

• Supporting with the monthly payroll for approximately 130 employees, including 100 hourly paid and 30 salaried staff.

• Assisting with payroll processing towards the end of each month, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

• Learning the payroll process to provide cover when required.

• Supporting with general accounts administration and day-to-day finance duties using Sage 50.

• Working closely with two other colleagues, helping out across the accounts function wherever needed.

• Taking a proactive approach to identifying where additional support is required.

What Are We Looking For?

We're keen to speak with someone who has previous accounts experience, particularly within credit control, and who would be happy to develop their knowledge of payroll.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience within credit control, accounts or a similar finance position.

• Experience using Sage 50 would be beneficial.

• Some exposure to payroll would be an advantage, although a willingness to learn is equally important.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.

• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine willingness to help others.

• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and colleagues.

• A flexible approach and an eagerness to learn new tasks.

Above all, we're looking for a team player who is happy to roll their sleeves up, get stuck in and support the wider accounts team.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, part-time position.

• 20–25 hours per week across 4 days.

• A varied role covering credit control, payroll and general accounts.

• The opportunity to develop your payroll experience.

• A supportive, close-knit team environment.