Distinct RecruitmentLeicester, East Midlands, UK

Accounts Assistant

Description

Accounts Assistant (AP / AR / Credit Control Focus)

3–6 Month Contract | £27-28,000 | Leicester Area | Hybrid | ASAP Start | Free parking

The Opportunity

A busy and evolving business is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its transactional finance team on an initial contract basis.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, alongside support across Accounts Receivable and Credit Control. It would suit someone who enjoys being busy, is happy working in a changing environment, and can quickly get stuck in.

The Role

Main Duties

  • Processing supplier invoices
  • Checking supplier and invoice information
  • Preparing payments up to BACS stage
  • Managing supplier queries and urgent payment requests
  • Supporting backlog clearance across AP
  • Chasing outstanding customer payments
  • Sending reminders and following up overdue balances
  • Supporting wider transactional finance activity where needed

This is a dual role, so flexibility and willingness to support across the team will be important.

It is a great fit for someone who likes solving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact quickly.

What They Are Looking For

  • Accounts Payable experience
  • Some exposure to AR and/or Credit Control
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Organised and proactive approach
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Able to manage workload and shifting priorities
  • Someone who can hit the ground running and support the team from day one

Experience with Sage would be useful, but is not essential.

Why It Could Be a Good Move

  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact
  • Broad exposure across transactional finance
  • Great role for someone who enjoys busy, hands-on finance work
  • Potential for longer-term opportunities as the team develops

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