Accounts Receivable Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£28,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7UF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy team and make an immediate impact in a supportive, office-based environment.

Your new role

As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day sales ledger function, ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently. Your duties will include:

Allocating customer payments

Raising and processing invoices

Supporting credit control activities

Resolving customer account queries and discrepancies

Raising credit notes

Problem-solving and investigating transactional issues

Providing support to the Purchase Ledger team

Reconciling supplier statements

Assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger role

Experience of allocating cash and invoicing

Knowledge of credit control processes

Ideally some Purchase Ledger experience, including statement reconciliations

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Available to start immediately or at short notice

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000

6-month fixed-term contract

Immediate start opportunity

Full-time, office-based position

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Valuable experience within a busy finance function

Potential opportunity to extend

What you need to do now

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