Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounts Assistant (Contract)
Job Specification:
Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Contract Type:
Temporary (initally 3 months)

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week) Pay Rate: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a keen interest in finance to develop their skills within a fast-paced environment. The role focuses primarily on purchase ledger maintenance and general transactional finance duties.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger Management:
Processing supplier invoices, filing, reconciling supplier statements, and handling non-AP vouchers.

Banking & Payments:
Creating BACS runs, setting up beneficiaries in the bank system, and processing ad hoc non-AP payments.

Reconciliations:
Performing cash book reconciliations, recording daily cleared bank balances, and general account reconciliations.

Month-End Support:
Assisting with accurate and timely month-end inputs, raising ad hoc journals, and generating MME reports.

General Administration:
Distributing incoming mail, maintaining the franking machine, and supporting the wider team with general duties.

Candidate Profile

Experience:

Preferably some prior finance experience or currently studying towards a finance qualification.

Education:

Educated to GCSE level (Maths and English are essential).

Skills:

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Attributes: A willingness to learn and grow, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

📣 Ready to Apply?

We’re reviewing CVs for this Accounts Assistant — early applications are encouraged.

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📞 (Alcester) | (Redditch)

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