Accounts Assistant

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the Ross-on-Wye finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on AP/AR ledgers, processing invoices, reconciling payments and supporting day-to-day financial operations.

The position is office-based in Ross-on-Wye with a 37.5-hour week (08:30–17:00, Mon–Fri). Start date from 25th October, with potential flexible arrangements after training.

Qualifications

• Experience across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers.
• Strong understanding of general accounting and finance processes.
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident handling of financial information.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a busy finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of AP and AR ledgers.
• Process invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Allocate and process incoming and outgoing payments.
• Assist with supplier and customer account queries.
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Chase outstanding information and payments as required.
• Assist with general finance administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the finance department.
• Provide additional support to the wider finance team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Job description

This Accounts Assistant role in Ross-on-Wye offers a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £25,201.80 to £28,002.00 per annum, pro rata. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, totalling 37.5 each week with a one-hour lunch break. Initially office-based, the position may allow flexible arrangements once the postholder is fully trained. Duties include processing invoices, reconciling statements, handling queries and supporting the wider finance function. Candidates should demonstrate prior accounting experience, strong numerical accuracy, proficiency in relevant software and effective communication skills. The start date is from 25th October.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Ross-on-Wye on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to make an immediate impact within an established team. The successful candidate will need proven experience working across both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers and be confident supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The position would suit someone who is organised, confident working with financial information and comfortable managing a varied workload within a busy finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers
• Processing invoices accurately and efficiently
• Allocating and processing incoming and outgoing payments
• Supporting with supplier and customer account queries
• Completing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Chasing outstanding information and payments where required
• Assisting with general finance administration
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance department
• Providing additional support to the wider finance team when required

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance position
• Proven experience working across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Good understanding of general accounting and finance processes
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident handling financial information accurately
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident communicating with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working within a busy finance environment

Pay & Benefits

• £25,201.80 - £28,002.00 per annum, pro rata
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Working hours of 08:30 - 17:00, including a 1-hour lunch break
• 6‑month fixed‑term contract
• Flexible working options available once fully trained and competent within the role
• Opportunity to join a busy and supportive finance team

Additional Information

This is initially an office-based position in Ross-on-Wye. Flexible working options may be available once fully trained and competent within the role. Candidates must have previous experience across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers. The position is offered on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. Start date available from 25th October.