Part-Time Accounts Assistant 12 hrs per week

Accounts Assistant | Onsite (12 hrs/week) | Part-Time | West Sussex

Steady hours, meaningful work, and a friendly team who’ll actually know your name.

We’re looking for an organised, detail-friendly person to join us part-time at a well-established care home in Horsham. It’s a hands-on role that supports the financial nuts and bolts of the place – from managing ledgers to helping run payroll. You’ll be based onsite, working around 12 hours a week (currently across three days, though we can be a bit flexible).

Some weeks might be quieter, but during payroll or year-end, you might need to chip in a bit more. If you like variety and have a knack for numbers, read on.

What You’ll Do

• Keep the sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers ticking over using Sage 50.

• Reconcile bank statements and flag anything that looks off.

• Help with monthly payroll calculations – rotas, holidays, sickness.

• Run month-end routines and produce management reports.

• Assist with year-end accounts prep (including stock and capital adjustments).

• Manage petty cash and residents' welfare accounts.

• Store and safely destroy old financial records in line with policy.

• Be a backup for the Admin Assistant when needed.

• Support wider admin tasks and muck in when emergencies arise.

What You’ll Need

• Solid experience with Sage 50 and Sage Payroll.

• A careful eye – you spot the details others miss.

• Good with spreadsheets and happy reconciling accounts.

• Comfortable working solo but willing to lend a hand across the team.

• Able to handle sensitive data responsibly.

• Flexibility for occasional overtime at month-end or payroll periods.

About Us

We’re a long-standing residential care home with a steady team and a no-nonsense approach. Our staff stick around because we treat people well, keep things simple, and genuinely care about doing things properly. 

How to Apply

No need for a fancy cover letter. Just send your CV (or whatever you have handy) to get the ball rolling. If it looks like a fit, we’ll be in touch for a chat.