Accounts Assistant

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for an initial 6-month role with full-time hours in Nottingham. This position may lead to permanent employment. Responsibilities include supporting sales and purchase ledger processes, assisting with payroll, and general accounts duties. Candidates should have prior accounts experience and knowledge of Sage or SAP is preferred. The role is ideal for someone adaptable and organized, looking for a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts or Accounts Assistant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Sage and/or SAP is advantageous.
• Must be adaptable, organized, and willing to take on various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and purchase ledger processes.
• Assist with payroll and general accounts duties.
• Handle front-of-house responsibilities like answering calls.
• Manage general office administration tasks.

Skills

Accounts Assistant experience

Sage knowledge

SAP knowledge

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

SF Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client on an initial 6 month basis with a view to permanent employment thereafter.

Location: North Nottingham
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Salary: £26,000 per annum (reviewed upon permanence)

We're looking for a proactive and versatile Accounts Assistant to join a small, friendly team. This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent after 6 months.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting sales and purchase ledger processes
• Assisting with payroll
• General accounts duties (experience in a similar role preferred)
• Using Sage and, going forward, SAP (training provided)
• Reception and front‑of‑house responsibilities, including answering calls
• General office administration such as ordering supplies and welcoming visitors

What we're looking for:

• Previous accounts or Accounts Assistant experience
• Sage and/or SAP knowledge (advantageous)
• Someone adaptable, organised, and happy to get involved in a variety of tasks

Start date: Ideally ASAP, or alternatively early January (Monday 3rd January).

If you're an all‑rounder who enjoys working in a close‑knit team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!