Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Peterborough (100% Office-Based)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Contract: Full-Time, 6 months initial contract.
A leading and rapidly expanding Private Medical Insurance provider is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. Reporting directly to the Accounts Officer, you will play a hands-on role in daily financial operations during an exciting period of growth and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile purchase and sales ledger invoices.
- Manage daily bank reconciliations and assist with payment runs.
- Assist the Accounts Officer with month-end routines and reporting.
- Handle supplier and client payment queries professionally and promptly.
- Support credit control and debt recovery activities.
- Play an active role in data clean-up and transition work as the finance function migrates systems.
Candidate Requirements
- Solid hands-on experience in a similar accounts assistant or finance role.
- Sage and Xero proficiency: Practical experience using Sage 50 / Sage Business Cloud and Xero is highly advantageous, particularly if you have participated in a software migration.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic financial modeling).
- Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external providers.
- Prior experience within insurance, healthcare, or regulated financial services is beneficial, though not required
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Accounts Assistant ( 6 months) in Peterborough employer: Commercial Recruitment
As a leading Private Medical Insurance provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Peterborough. Our team-oriented culture encourages professional growth and development, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful projects during our exciting period of digital transformation. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, we provide a rewarding workplace where your contributions truly matter.
