Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
3-6 Month Contract
Leicester
£14.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant 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, offering the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as the role evolves.

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 (Ideally)
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
We are also happy to consider graduates who are keen to learn and gain experience

The Package

£14.00 per hour
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Fully office-based in Leicester
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to progress into a permanent role

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