Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Ilkeston is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support the finance team on a short-term temporary basis. Responsibilities include managing the Purchase and Sales Ledgers, completing Bank Reconciliations, and overseeing Payroll processing. Candidates must have prior accounts experience, confidence with Sage50 and Excel, and attention to detail. Immediate availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role is essential.
• Confidence in using Sage50 and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Available at short notice for a temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Completing Bank Reconciliations regularly.
• Overseeing full end-to-end Payroll processing.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Sage50

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-established business based in Ilkeston, who are seeking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team on a short-term temporary basis.

Duties will include:

• Managing the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Completing Bank Reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Overseeing full end-to-end Payroll processing.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance duties as required.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience within a similar accounts role is essential
• Confident using Sage50 and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Available at short notice and able to commit to a temporary assignment
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant that is looking for a new challenge in a supportive business.

If you are immediately available and you would like to know more about this role, please apply or drop Tom an email at [e-mail]

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.