Accounts Assistant

Part-Time Finance Assistant - Temporary Contract

Location: Leicester
Contract: Temporary until December
Hours: 22 hours per week, part-time
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour

We are looking for an organised and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team in Leicester on a part-time, temporary contract until December.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function and help ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Processing and accurately recording supplier invoices
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Raising and issuing customer invoices
• Carrying out credit control and following up on outstanding payments
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Responding to supplier and customer account queries
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Undertaking ad hoc finance duties as required

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a finance, accounts or administrative role
• Be numerate, accurate and attentive to detail
• Have good organisational and time-management skills
• Be confident communicating with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Handle confidential information professionally

This role would suit someone who can quickly become an effective member of the team and provide reliable finance support throughout the temporary contract.