Accounts Assistant – 6 Month FTC

Accounts Assistant – 6 Month FTC Exciting opportunity in Ross-on-Wye for an Accounts Assistant to join an active and busy accounts function in a nationally recognised company, on a full time, 6-month fixed term contract. You will support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function, assisting with supplier payments, bank reconciliations, credit control, customer and supplier queries, and maintaining accurate financial records. Full training on the role and systems will be provided. Whilst this is offered as a fixed-term contract, we regularly see temporary staff secure permanent opportunities within the business, so there is genuine potential for a longer-term role for a reliable and friendly individual. Key Responsibilities - Process supplier invoices accurately and within deadlines. - Support supplier payment runs and maintain supplier accounts. - Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment queries. - Process daily banking transactions and complete bank reconciliations. - Assist with month-end journals and financial reconciliations. - Support credit control by monitoring aged debt and chasing overdue payments. - Respond to customer and supplier queries in a professional manner. - Maintain accurate financial records, documentation and account data. - Work with colleagues to identify and support process improvements. Key Attributes - Previous finance experience - Reliable, team player - Confident communicator Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (1hr lunch) – 37.5h pw with option to work from home up to 1-2 days per week once fully trained and settled. Salary: £25,200 – £28,000 benefits including: - Hybrid working - Free parking - EAP Programme. - 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for temp or part time) - Birthday day off.