Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Leicester (Office-Based)
£30,000
Full-time, Monday to Friday (early finish every Friday)
Immediate Start with Interviews taking place this week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is available to start immediately and enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Purchase Ledger, including:
• Processing invoices and posting to the ledger
• Ensuring correct approval processes are followed
• Preparing payment runs
• Filing and maintaining invoice records
• Process and pay the weekly payroll, including:
• Updating timesheet information within Sage Payroll
• Recording holidays and absences
• Preparing payment files
• Creating payroll journals for the general ledger
• Other duties including:
• Process and post staff expenses and company credit card transactions
• Assist with business reporting, analysis, and financial support activities
• Maintain and update cost schedules
• Support month-end processes, including journal postings
• Provide support to the Finance Controller and wider finance team
• Carry out ad hoc finance duties as required
• Provide holiday cover for Credit Control

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance position
• Previous experience of purchase ledger and ideally some payroll processing
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively
• A proactive, positive, and professional approach
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable attitude with a strong team ethic

If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and can start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for interview this week.