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Accounts Assistant

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Leicester Contract GBP 25,350 – 25,350
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Accounts Assistant | South Leicester | Temporary | £13ph | Office Based

Location: LE2
Contract: Temporary 2 Months+
Hours: Part Time – 25 Hours per Week
Working Pattern: Office Based
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour

Macildowie are recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support small finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day transactional finance function and must be confident using Sage 50 and Sage Payroll.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

  • Customer account reconciliations

  • Preparing supplier payment runs

  • Managing weekly ad hoc payroll processing

  • Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments

  • Invoice mapping and coding

  • Completing bank reconciliations

  • Assisting with general finance administration and ad hoc support across the team

Experience & Skills Required
  • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or transactional finance role

  • Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage Payroll is essential

  • Confident with reconciliations, invoice processing, and payroll support

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Able to work independently and manage workload effectively

  • Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude

What’s on Offer
  • Friendly and supportive office environment

  • Immediate start available

  • Part-time flexibility across 25 hours per week

  • Temporary assignment with potential for extension

If you are immediately available and have the required Sage experience, please apply today for immediate consideration.

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