Accounts Assistant (4-Month Contract)

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their finance team in Middlesbrough during a busy period. This role offers a fantastic short-term opportunity to gain hands-on experience in credit control, invoicing, and payment allocation within a supportive and flexible environment.

You will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounts receivable functions, supporting internal teams, and ensuring accurate financial record-keeping. Full-time or part-time hours will be considered to suit the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and allocate incoming customer payments
• Assist with generating and distributing invoices
• Monitor customer accounts and flag overdue payments
• Maintain up-to-date records in the accounts receivable ledger
• Respond to internal invoice and payment queries
• Use SAP and Excel for daily tasks (training provided)

About You

• Previous experience in a finance role
• A proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems (advantageous, but not essential)

Contract Details

• 4-month fixed-term contract
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time considered)
• Immediate start preferred