Accountant

  • Stafflex Office Recruitment Limited
  • Meltham, Yorkshire
  • Feb 17, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Estate Accountant - Part-Time (Office-Based)
Location: Honley, West Yorkshire (Office-Based)
Hours: 20-22 hours per week (flexible to suit school runs, etc.)
Salary: Up to 40k P/A Pro-rata ( 20,000 per annum)

Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a part-time role in a historic, family-run business with a relaxed culture and strong work-life balance? This well-established estate is seeking a dedicated Estate Accountant to focus solely on finance, supporting the Estate Manager with essential financial duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accounts invoicing & purchase ledger management
  • Standard and cash accounting for VAT
  • Understanding VAT rules for UK inputs (entertaining, mileage, flowers, alcohol, etc.)
  • Double-entry bookkeeping, revenue & capital
  • Understanding of intercompany billing
  • Knowledge of VAT exemption & VAT on land, lower rates on domestic fuels, etc.
  • Forecasting & financial reporting to support business decisions
  • Payroll processing
  • Utility billing & general financial administration

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in accounting/finance
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 (required - no training available)
  • Competence in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas & data management)
  • High level of integrity, trust, and attention to detail
  • Must live within 3 miles of the office due to on-call responsibilities
  • Full UK driving licence required

This is a fantastic opportunity for a local candidate looking for a non-corporate, friendly work environment in a historic and prestigious setting. We're looking for a talented individual who wants a flexible, long-term opportunity that fits around their lifestyle. Interested? Apply now. We'd love to hear from you!