Accounts Assistant

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Salary: £32,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits: Hybrid working, On-site car parking available

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and organised Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident using Sage Intacct.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of both the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring financial records are accurate, up to date, and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Match, batch and code invoices.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
Prepare payment runs in line with payment schedules.
Respond to supplier queries professionally and efficiently.
Maintain accurate supplier records.
Accounts Receivable
Raise and process customer invoices.
Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.
Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
Resolve customer account queries promptly.
Support credit control activities where required.
General Finance Duties
Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate financial records within Sage Intacct.
Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.
Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and controls.

About You

You will have:

Previous experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Strong working knowledge of Sage Intacct.
Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
The ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.

What We Offer
Salary of £32,000 per annum (pro rata).
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
Standard working hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Free on-site car parking.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a friendly finance team.