Accounts Assistant

Temporary contract
Leicester
£14.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong Xero expertise to join a well-established and supportive finance team based in Leicester.

This is an initial 3-6 month contract with genuine potential to become permanent.

The Role:

You will be joining a small, collaborative team within a long-standing finance function. This position will play a key role in clearing a significant backlog while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the accounts department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing a high volume of sales invoices
• Processing purchase invoices
• Reconciling invoices and resolving discrepancies
• Managing incoming payments, including allocation of receipts
• Managing outgoing payments, including supplier payments
• Providing general finance and administrative support as required

About You:

• Proven experience using Xero (essential)
• Strong background in invoice processing
• Confident with account reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work at pace
• A positive, hands-on team player

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.