Accounts Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Office-based

Flexible working after training

37.5 hours per week

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Ross-on-Wye on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

You will support AP/AR ledgers, process invoices and payments, and help maintain accurate financial records in a busy office environment, with standard hours 37.5 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Proven ability to handle financial information accurately.
• Good understanding of general accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of AP/AR ledgers.
• Process invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Allocate and process payments received and made.
• Handle supplier and customer account queries.
• Prepare reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Assist with general finance administration as needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

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