Accounts Assistant

05 October 20262026-10-05
Sheffield, South Yorkshire & Sheffield City Region

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a large, established group on a 12-month contract. With plenty happening across the business, this is a varied, hands-on role with genuine potential to become permanent.

The role

  • Oversee credit control and support effective cash collection
  • Manage accounts payable and supplier payments
  • Prepare and post journals
  • Support cash management and daily finance activity
  • Assist with month-end processes and reporting
  • Support the wider finance team across a broad range of accounting responsibilities
  • Exposure to foreign currency and foreign exchange would be advantageous

The person

  • Previous experience in a broad Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
  • Strong working knowledge of credit control, accounts payable, journals and month end
  • Able to take ownership of the majority of the responsibilities and hit the ground running
  • Confident, organised and comfortable working in a busy finance environment
  • Foreign currency exposure would be beneficial but is not essential

What's on offer

  • £35,000 salary
  • 10% retention bonus
  • 12-month contract
  • Opportunity to work within a large, established group
  • Potential for the position to become permanent
  • A varied role offering strong exposure across the finance function