969089 - Temporary Accounts Assistant

Looking for a temporary accounts assistant based in Newcastle under Lyme for a period of 4 weeks.

We are working with a local vehicle leasing and sales company who are looking for temporary support within their accounts team to cover for some annual leave. They are eager for the right person to start as soon as possible to have a short handover period and to cover the role for approximately 4 weeks.

• Handling day-to-day purchase ledger activities and invoice processing
• Preparing and issuing sales ledger invoices
• Reconciliations of supplier statements and customer accounts
• Recording invoices and ensuring payments are correctly matched and allocated
• Assisting with the preparation and completion of supplier payment runs
• Processing incoming receipts and ensuring they are accurately recorded and allocated
• Investigating and resolving queries relating to invoices and customer or supplier accounts
• Ensuring financial information and records are kept up to date and accurate
• Supporting general finance administration, including document management and filing
• Assisting with wider administrative tasks across the finance team as required
• Supporting with credit control activities

• Prior experience in a similar role is essential
• Experience with Xero accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisation skills

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme