/Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Leicestershire, Englandgbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
GBP 35,000 - 40,000/month
// Salary Range
35,000–40,000 GBP / month
// Posted
3 months ago

About the Role

Accounts Assistant

Leicestershire (Office Based)
£35,000 - £40,000
6-months + 

We’re currently supporting a business in Leicestershire who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 6-month interim basis with potential to extend.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing end-to-end supplier payments process
  • Ensure all supplier invoices are raised and issued accurately and on time
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries
  • Support VAT control processes across the department
  • Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end process
  • Collaborate with the offshore finance team to ensure accurate invoicing and reporting
  • Support system migration testing, identifying issues and contributing to smooth implementation
  • Process improvement

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional approach
  • Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management
  • Open to change, improvement, and process development
  • A strong team player with a flexible mindset

Skills & Experience

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse and interpret data accurately
  • Good numerical and analytical ability
  • Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
  • Comfortable having challenging conversations with suppliers when required
  • Curious, proactive, and willing to question and improve processes
  • Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities

If you're looking for your next interim opportunity in a hands-on finance role where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more details.

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