Part Time Accounts Assistant

About MV Fruehauf, Grantham

MV Fruehauf is a leading UK trailer engineering and manufacturing company, operating from a large facility in Grantham. The business has undergone significant investment and transformation in recent years, with expansion of product lines, modern fabrication machinery, upgraded facilities and a growing workforce.

Purpose of the Role

MV Fruehauf is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Grantham site. 20 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday).

This is a varied role supporting the accounting function, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing spreadsheets and journals, and assisting with credit control and customer account management.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of general accounting principles, strong attention to detail and confidence working with spreadsheets and financial information. Previous experience in an accounts or finance environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

· Process sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently

· Assist with month-end tasks and updating supporting files and schedules

· Maintain and update accounting spreadsheets and reports

· Monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances

· Carry out credit control, including contacting customers regarding overdue invoices and arranging payment

· Investigate and resolve account queries, discrepancies and payment issues

· Assist with credit checks and the setting and monitoring of customer credit limits where required

· Liaise with customers and internal departments regarding financial queries

· Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required

About You:

· Experienced in a general accounts/finance role

· Confident using Microsoft Excel (multi-tab spreadsheets) including sorting, filtering, basic formulas and data entry

· Comfortable with transaction processing

· Experienced in credit control and chasing outstanding payments

· Numerate, organised and highly accurate

· Able to investigate discrepancies and resolve problems effectively

· Confident communicating with customers and colleagues by telephone and email

· Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.

· Good at managing workloads and meeting deadlines.

· Professional, reliable and discreet when handling confidential financial information.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous experience working in an accounts or finance position
• Practical knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Experience using Excel/spreadsheets
• Experience of posting journals and carrying out account reconciliations
• Experience in credit control and debt collection

Desirable:

• Experience using accounting/ERP software
• AAT qualification or working towards an AAT qualification
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, transport or commercial environment

Additional Information

• Part-Time (20 hours per week/5 day-week), on-site role at Grantham facility
• Typical hours Monday to Friday; flexibility may be required to support month-end or urgent account issues
• The company is in a phase of growth/modernisation (as MV Fruehauf is investing in its Grantham site) so willingness to engage with change and process improvement is beneficial
• Opportunity to contribute to real business impact: strong collections, efficient processes, and solid credit control will support business profitability and growth

What MV Fruehauf Offers

• A role in a respected UK manufacturing business with a strong heritage and recent investment in its Grantham facility
• The chance to take ownership of the credit control process and make a visible difference to the company's cash flow and commercial health
• A varied hands-on accounting role
• A supportive finance team and a culture that values continuous improvement
• Competitive salary and benefits

Please email all applications to [email protected] and include your CV and any other relevant information with your application including your availability

Fruehauf is an Equal Opportunities employer: We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Fruehauf provides a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note we will check your right to work in the UK

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grantham NG31 6JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to work 20 hours over 5 days (Monday to Friday)?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Grantham NG31 6JB (preferred)

Work Location: In person