Accounts Receivable Assistant in Leicester

Accounts Receivable Assistant Location: Groby, Leicestershire (Hybrid) Pay Rate: £13.54 per hour Contract: 12-Month Temporary Contract Hours: 20 hours per week (Flexible) The Opportunity We are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 12-month temporary contract. This role is ideal for someone with some accounts or finance experience who is looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with hybrid working. We're looking for an independent, proactive individual who can pick things up quickly, ask the right questions, and confidently take ownership of their workload. Key Responsibilities Process invoice requests accurately and efficiently on a daily basis. Generate and issue customer invoices in a timely manner. Monitor and maintain customer account records. Support credit control activities and follow up on outstanding payments. Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies. Assist with intercompany transactions and VAT-related processes. Produce accounts receivable reports and provide data to support management decision-making. Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing information is accurate and complete. About You Previous experience in an accounts, finance, accounts receivable, sales ledger, or credit control position. Ability to work independently and manage your own workload. A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Good communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Desirable Experience using finance or ERP systems. Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIF/SUMIFS. A Finance, Accountancy or Business-related qualification or degree. Working Pattern 20 hours per week. Hybrid working available, with attendance in the Groby office required approximately once per week. Flexible working arrangements with the option to work longer hours across fewer days. Overtime available where required. Availability during the final three working days of each month is essential due to invoicing deadlines. Flexible start times. Recruitment Process Maximum two-stage interview process.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a flexible finance role where they can make an immediate impact within a supportive and collaborative team. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website