Accounts Assistant Temporary contract Leicester £14.00 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong Xero expertise to join a well-established and supportive finance team based in Leicester. This is an initial 3-6 month contract with genuine potential to become permanent. The Role: You will be joining a small, collaborative team within a long-standing finance function. This position will play a key role in clearing a significant backlog while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the accounts department. Key responsibilities include: Processing a high volume of sales invoices Processing purchase invoices Reconciling invoices and resolving discrepancies Managing incoming payments, including allocation of receipts Managing outgoing payments, including supplier payments Providing general finance and administrative support as required About You: Proven experience using Xero (essential) Strong background in invoice processing Confident with account reconciliations Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage workload effectively and work at pace A positive, hands-on team player If you're immediately available (or available at short notice) and looking to join a friendly, established team where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you