Accounting Assistant

2026-04-20

Full Time

Temporary


Accounting Assistant

Loughborough LE11

Mon-Fri, flexible between 08:00-17:00

£16.00 per hour

12 months contract

Gi Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounting Assistant to support the finance team on onsite, for 12-month contract. This hands-on role includes AR/credit control, balance sheet reconciliations and support for monthly close and reporting.

Accounting Assistant Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday (flexible between 08:00 and 17:00)
  • 37.5 hours per week

Accounting Assistant Salary:

  • £16.00 per hour

Accounting Assistant Key duties:

  • Own Accounts Receivable / credit control for a small international customer ledger
  • Prepare and review GL and sub-ledger balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support monthly close activities and ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Assist with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and management reporting (Hyperion/FDM knowledge a plus)
  • Support invoice processing and transactional colleagues as needed
  • Help prepare finance reports and presentations for monthly/quarterly reviews

Accounting Assistant Education & experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in accounting or related discipline preferred
  • 0-2 years' finance or accounting experience; AP/AR exposure required

Accounting Assistant Skills & attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail and good communication (verbal and written)
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team; friendly, good sense of humour and fits team culture
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with accounting systems/Hyperion desirable
  • Knowledge of accounting policies and regulations

If you want to join a friendly, fast-paced team and make a real difference as a Accounting Assistant, apply now with Gi Group!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Office & Commercial

Accounts Clerks

2319 - Leicester

Loughborough - Leicestershire


Up to £16 per hour

GBP

per hour



Accounting Assistant
Temporary / Loughborough
Location:
Loughborough
Sector:
Office & Commercial
Job Type:
Accounts Clerks
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
2319
Gi Group Team:
Leicester
Salary:
Up to £16 per hour
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-04-20

Accounting Assistant

Loughborough LE11

Mon-Fri, flexible between 08:00-17:00

£16.00 per hour

12 months contract

Gi Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounting Assistant to support the finance team on onsite, for 12-month contract. This hands-on role includes AR/credit control, balance sheet reconciliations and support for monthly close and reporting.

Accounting Assistant Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday (flexible between 08:00 and 17:00)
  • 37.5 hours per week

Accounting Assistant Salary:

  • £16.00 per hour

Accounting Assistant Key duties:

  • Own Accounts Receivable / credit control for a small international customer ledger
  • Prepare and review GL and sub-ledger balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support monthly close activities and ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Assist with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and management reporting (Hyperion/FDM knowledge a plus)
  • Support invoice processing and transactional colleagues as needed
  • Help prepare finance reports and presentations for monthly/quarterly reviews

Accounting Assistant Education & experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in accounting or related discipline preferred
  • 0-2 years' finance or accounting experience; AP/AR exposure required

Accounting Assistant Skills & attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail and good communication (verbal and written)
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team; friendly, good sense of humour and fits team culture
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with accounting systems/Hyperion desirable
  • Knowledge of accounting policies and regulations

If you want to join a friendly, fast-paced team and make a real difference as a Accounting Assistant, apply now with Gi Group!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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