Accounts Assistant | Loughborough | Temp To Perm | Up To £15ph

Macildowie are working with a fantastic business in Loughborough in their search for an Accounts Assistant. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a clear route to a permanent role for the right candidate. The company operates within the engineering and manufacturing sector and offers a stable, well-structured finance environment. You will be joining a detail-focused team where consistency, precision, and ownership of your responsibilities are highly valued.

Salary: £13 - £15 per hour (dependant on experience)Contract Type: Temp to Perm (with a view to permanent)Working Arrangement: Office-based with flexible working hours, full-time or 32-hour week, early finish on Fridays (14:15), and a 30-minute lunch break

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out credit checks and create new debtor accounts
Maintain nominal, purchase and sales ledger records
Complete weekly and month-end reconciliations
Manage sales and purchase ledger queries
Take ownership of Group-wide credit control
Support ad hoc reporting and finance admin as required
Support with payroll processing
Meet internal monthly deadlines and reporting cycles

What We're Looking For:

A team player with strong organisational skills and great attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Sage finance software
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to work independently and meet strict deadlines
Good numeracy and sound decision-making ability

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured environment, takes pride in accurate financial reporting, and wants to contribute to a well-established finance team.

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