Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term, full-time role in Ross-on-Wye. The position covers both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within a busy finance team, with a 37.5 hour week and 08:30–17:00 hours. Office-based initially, with flexible working options after training.

The successful candidate will have experience in AP/AR, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills to support day-to-day financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers.
• Good understanding of general accounting processes.
• Strong numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers.
• Process invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Allocate and process payments received and issued.
• Handle supplier and customer account queries.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Chase outstanding information and payments as required.
• Provide general finance administration support.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues across the department.
• Support wider finance team when needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General accounting

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Customer and supplier interaction

Workload prioritisation

Job description

Accounts Assistant needed in Ross-on-Wye. Salary: £25,201.80 - £28,002.00 per annum, pro rata. Job Type: Full-time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, including a 1-hour lunch break, working 37.5 hours per week. This is initially an office-based position in Ross-on-Wye, with flexible working options available once fully trained and competent within the role. Start Date: 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