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