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