Bookkeeper/Admin Assistant - Part Time

About DustScanAQ

We are a small, independent, employee-owned environmental consultancy firm based in Witney, Oxfordshire that specialises in dust and air quality monitoring, consultancy and assessment. Employees of our business are also co-owners and eligible for profit shares irrespective of position.

As an employee-owned business (EOB) our core values are collaboration, professionalism and the application of scientific rigour. As an EOB we are motivated by our collective success, development and wellbeing. We strive for a culture of transparency, diversity and respect for all.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to appoint a confident and articulate part-time Finance Assistant; this is an all-round accounts role supporting our Finance and Administration Director, initially up to two days a week with the potential to increase over time

Applicants must be proficient in XERO accounting software, AP & AR experience, year-end preparation, VAT returns and excel spreadsheets and be able to work under their own initiative.

Experience with processing payroll and pensions would be desirable.

Assistance with general business administration tasks will also be required.

In supporting our Finance and Administration Director, you will provide holiday cover and share other responsibilities specific to managing the financial performance of an employee-owned business.

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire (office-based).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-Time (typically Mon-Fri, hours/days to be discussed)

Salary: £27,000-£29,000 pa, pro rata with potential profit shares

Start Date: End of November 2026

Experience Required

• Competent, qualified bookkeeper with XERO accountancy, AAT qualification preferred
• AR & AP experience
• Raising month end invoices and pro forma invoices
• Monthly debtors, chasing outstanding accounts proactively
• Processing employee expenses, balancing to timesheet (Coretime) software
• Credit card reconciliation
• Creating supplier/customer accounts
• Communicating and resolving supplier/customer queries
• Daily bank reconciliation
• Weekly payment runs
• Management accounts
• Ability to oversee year end accounts
• Proven administration skills

Language and Technical Skills

• Good command of written and spoken English
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel applications
• Confident in dealing with clients
• Friendly and courteous telephone manner

Other

• UK permit to work
• Happy commuting to Witney, Oxfordshire
• Happy working in a team environment, but also able to work using own initiative and prioritise work
• Confidence to work under pressure and to have potentially difficult conversations when speaking to company debtors
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask

Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person