Accounts Assistant (AP/AR) — 6-Month FTC

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

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.