Accounts Assistant

SF Partners; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team on a temporary basis in Nottingham. You will support day-to-day accounting activities and help keep accurate financial records, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates will have prior accounts experience, be proficient with Excel, and able to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines during a 6-month assignment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• A good understanding of day-to-day accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier accounts, reconciling statements and resolving queries.
• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding payments.
• Allocating and posting customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Supporting month-end processes and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with general finance administration and ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000
Temporary: 6 months

SF Partners is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who enjoys a varied role and is confident supporting day-to-day accounting activities.

The role will include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Managing supplier accounts, reconciling statements and resolving queries.

• Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding payments.

• Allocating and posting customer receipts and supplier payments.

• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.

• Supporting month-end processes and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Assisting with general finance administration and ad hoc duties as required.

About you:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.

• A good understanding of day-to-day accounting processes.

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

• A proactive team player with good communication skills.

If you have previous accounts experience and are looking for your next temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.