Accounts Assistant

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions is recruiting a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team. The role involves handling AP and AR activities and maintaining accurate records for stakeholders. The role is mostly office-based with one day a week working from home.

Reporting to the finance team, you will process invoices, manage debt chasing, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end processes. Strong Excel skills are essential, with Sage experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or general finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills; ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Raise customer invoices and maintain the sales ledger.
• chase outstanding debt and resolve queries.
• Reconcile supplier, customer and bank accounts.
• Process bank transactions and cash receipts.
• Support month-end and reporting activities.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Sage

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a well-established organisation as a Temporary Accounts Assistant, providing cover within a busy finance team. The role offers the chance to support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities while ensuring accurate financial records and excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders. The role will be mostly office based, with one day a week working from you.

Reporting into the finance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Raising customer invoices and maintaining the sales ledger
• Chasing outstanding debt and resolving queries
• Reconciling supplier, customer and bank accounts
• Processing bank transactions and cash receipts
• Supporting month-end and reporting activities

As the successful applicant, you will have previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or general finance role. You will possess strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Good Excel skills are essential, and experience using accounting systems such as Sage would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team and make an immediate impact during a period of temporary cover. If you are available at short notice and looking for your next finance opportunity,