Finance & Admin Assistant (Sage) – Long-Term Temp

Adecco Portugal; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Long-term temp

Permanent potential

Friendly environment

Varied role

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Finance & Administration Assistant for a long-term temporary role in Chorley. You will handle finance tasks, including sales and purchase ledgers, using Sage, and support customer service activities.

The role reports to the Deputy Accounts Manager and offers the chance to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance administration or bookkeeping, strong attention to detail, good IT skills, and a

Qualifications

• Recent experience in accounts, finance administration or bookkeeping.
• Proficient with Sage accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase ledger invoices accurately.
• Use Sage to update financial records and generate reports.
• Take card payments by phone and occasionally in person.
• Handle customer payment enquiries professionally.
• Perform credit control activities and chase overdue payments.
• Set up new customer accounts and maintain records.
• Support with account reconciliations and general finance admin.
• Assist accounts team with day-to-day tasks.
• Manage incoming calls and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Accounts experience

Sage user

Customer service

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Finance & Administration Assistant for a long-term temporary role in Chorley. You will handle finance tasks, including sales and purchase ledgers, using Sage, and support customer service activities.

The role reports to the Deputy Accounts Manager and offers the chance to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance administration or bookkeeping, strong attention to detail, good IT skills, and a