Accounts Assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Assistant for an office-based role in Malvern. The position involves managing purchase ledger, cash flow support, and credit control. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts administration and familiarity with Sage accounting software. This role offers an immediate start with the potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts administration, particularly purchase ledger and credit control.
• Familiarity with Sage accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and matching with purchase orders.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing payment runs and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with daily cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Chasing outstanding payments via phone and email.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience in purchase ledger

Credit control experience

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Accounts Assistant
Location: Office-based - Malvern
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Temporary - Ongoing

Overview

We are currently working with a company who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is an office-based role in Malvern, offering an immediate start and ongoing support to the business. This role has the potential to go into a permanent role with the opportunity to progress into a Management Accountant position.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger Management
  • Processing supplier invoices and matching with purchase orders
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Preparing payment runs and maintaining accurate records
• Cash Flow Support
  • Assisting with daily cash flow monitoring and reporting
  • Supporting the finance team with forecasting and analysis
• Credit Control
  • Chasing outstanding payments via phone and email
  • Maintaining debtor records and updating aged debt reports
  • Liaising with customers to resolve payment queries professionally
• System Use
  • Working with Sage accounting software for all financial processing

Requirements

• Previous experience in accounts administration, particularly purchase ledger and credit control
• Familiarity with Sage accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills