Accounts Assistant – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Nottingham (on-site)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business on a 12-month fixed term contract. Working from their modern Nottingham offices with on-site parking and excellent public transport links, you’ll play a key role supporting a finance function serving around 120 active clients.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll be responsible for delivering a wide range of transactional finance duties, helping to keep the accounts running smoothly in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the purchase ledger, processing approximately 150–200 invoices per week
* Maintain the accounts receivable ledger
* Oversee credit control and chase outstanding debt to ensure timely payments
* Process the weekly payroll for around 400 temporary staff
* Accurately process accounts data using Sage 50
* Analyse and report financial data using Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
* Support ad hoc tasks and projects as required by the Finance Director
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary of £28,000
* Modern office environment with on-site parking
* Bus stop nearby with excellent public transport links
* Friendly, supportive team culture
About You:
* Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role
* Confident managing high invoice volumes across purchase and sales ledgers
* Previous experience handling payroll
* Proficient in Sage 50 and Excel (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
* Strong communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Available to commit to a 12-month fixed term contract
If you’re looking for your next challenge within a welcoming and collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today