Job Description

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