Accounts Receivable Assistant

Adecco Portugal; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 372,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant for a 12-month temporary contract in Groby, Leicestershire. The role offers hybrid working and 20 hours per week, with attendance in the Groby office about once per week.

You will process invoice requests, generate customer invoices, monitor accounts, assist credit control, reconcile accounts, and support intercompany transactions. The ideal candidate has some accounts or finance experience and a proactive, detail-focused

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance roles.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proactive with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process invoice requests accurately on a daily basis.
• Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain customer account records.
• Support credit control activities and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and VAT-related processes.
• Produce accounts receivable reports for management decisions.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing information is accurate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Finance/Accountancy degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

SUMIF/SUMIFS

Job description

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Location: Groby, Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: 13.54 per hour

Contract: 12-Month Temporary Contract

Hours: 20 hours per week (Flexible)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 12-month temporary contract. This role is ideal for someone with some accounts or finance experience who is looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with hybrid working.

We're looking for an independent, proactive individual who can pick things up quickly, ask the right questions, and confidently take ownership of their workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoice requests accurately and efficiently on a daily basis.
• Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain customer account records.
• Support credit control activities and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and VAT-related processes.
• Produce accounts receivable reports and provide data to support management decision-making.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing information is accurate and complete.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, accounts receivable, sales ledger, or credit control position.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Desirable

• Experience using finance or ERP systems.
• Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIF/SUMIFS.
• A Finance, Accountancy or Business-related qualification or degree.

Working Pattern

• 20 hours per week.
• Hybrid working available, with attendance in the Groby office required approximately once per week.
• Flexible working arrangements with the option to work longer hours across fewer days.
• Overtime available where required.
• Availability during the final three working days of each month is essential due to invoicing deadlines.
• Flexible start times.

Recruitment Process

• Maximum two-stage interview process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a flexible finance role where they can make an immediate impact within a supportive and collaborative team.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.