Finance Professional Sage 200 Expert

Think Accountancy and Finance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with Sage 200 expertise for a temporary contract. The role focuses on leading the implementation of the Cash Book module in Sage 200 and supporting Accounts Receivable processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong project management background and hands-on experience in finance. The contract runs for 3 months with a competitive hourly rate of £19-£24.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with Sage 200, ideally in project or systems implementation.
• Strong understanding of cash management, reconciliations, and AR processes.
• Experience in system configuration, testing, and user training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, configuration, and rollout of the Sage 200 Cash Book module.
• Assist with AR processing, including invoicing, allocations, reconciliations, and credit notes.
• Act as a Sage 200 super user, troubleshooting issues and sharing best practices.

Skills

Sage 200 Expertise

Project Management

Cash Management

Reconciliation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong Sage 200 expertise to support the finance team on a temporary basis. The primary focus will be leading the successful setup and implementation of the Cash Book module within Sage 200, while also providing support on Accounts Receivable (AR) processes as required.

This role requires a proactive individual who can combine hands-on transactional knowledge with strong project management skills to deliver process improvements and robust solutions for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Book Project Leadership

  • Lead the setup, configuration, and rollout of the Sage 200 Cash Book module.

  • Collaborate with finance, IT, and external Sage consultants to ensure smooth integration and accurate data migration.

  • Develop and document robust processes for cash management, reconciliations, and reporting.

  • Train finance team members on the use of the Cash Book module and provide ongoing support during the transition.

• Accounts Receivable Support

  • Assist with AR processing, including invoicing, credit control, allocations, reconciliations, and credit notes.

  • Support the team in reviewing outstanding balances and streamlining AR processes in Sage 200.

  • Provide cover for AR tasks as required (e.g., answering work calls, taking messages).

• General Finance & Systems Support

  • Act as a Sage 200 super user, troubleshooting issues and sharing best practices.

  • Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve system usage and efficiency.

  • Contribute to finance team deliverables during peak workload periods.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record of working with Sage 200, ideally in project or systems implementation.

• Strong understanding of cash management, reconciliations, and AR processes.

• Experience in system configuration, testing, and user training.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver within agreed timelines.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on and detail-oriented, able to balance project leadership with transactional finance support.

Additional Details

Job Title: Accounts Assistant SAGE 200 (Temporary Contract)

Position: Accounts Assistant

Location: B11

Hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 (1-hour lunch); Friday 09:00 to 13:30 (no lunch)

Duration: 3-month contract

Reports to: Finance Manager

Start Date: 06/10/2025

Rate: £19-£24 per hour