Accounts Assistant

Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire Contract: Temporary (3 Months) Working Pattern: Full-time, Fully Office-Based Pay: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) A well-established business based in Bourne is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function where you'll gain exposure across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department. The role would suit someone who is immediately available, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing a varied workload. Key Responsibilities • Processing supplier invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger • Raising sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger • Posting and allocating customer receipts and supplier payments • Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts • Chasing outstanding customer payments where required • Resolving invoice and payment queries • Assisting with bank reconciliations • Supporting month-end finance processes • Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage • Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team About You • Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role • Experience across both purchase and sales ledger • Sage experience would be highly advantageous • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills • Able to prioritise workload in a busy environment • Immediately available or able to start at short notice This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team within an established business, offering a competitive hourly rate of £14.00-£18.00 per hour depending on experience. If you're available at short notice and looking for your next temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you.