Accounts Assistant

Job Description:

Accounts Assistant (Xero)

3-6 Month Contract

Leicester

£13.50-£14.00 per hour

Immediate Start

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant with Xero experience to join a long-standing finance team based in Leicester.

This is an initial 3-6 month contract with genuine potential to become permanent and take on increased responsibility as the role develops. Interviews are taking place this week with an immediate start available.

The Role:

You will be joining a supportive team of five within a well-established finance function. The primary focus will be to help clear a substantial backlog and support the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing a high volume of sales invoices
• Processing purchase invoices
• Reconciling invoices and resolving discrepancies
• Managing monies in (allocating receipts)
• Managing monies out (supplier payments)
• Supporting general finance administration as required

About You:

• Proven experience using Xero (essential)
• Strong invoice processing experience
• Confident with reconciliations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage workload effectively and work at pace
• Team player with a positive, hands-on attitude

More info:

The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Fully office-based in Leicester

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to progress into a permanent role

If you're immediately available (or available at short notice) and looking to join a friendly, established team where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for interview this week.