Assistant Accountant

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.