Hays Specialist Recruitment

Accounts Assistant

Sheffield S1 2LA

Key information

Pay
£15 to £16 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
21 Oct 2026
Closing date
28 Oct 2026

About this role

Accounts Assistant / Assistant AccountantSheffield | Up to £32,000 | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a varied finance role within a friendly and growing business? Hays Accountancy & Finance are recruiting for an all-round Accounts Assistant to join a Sheffield-based organisation on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a broad transactional accounting position, working across purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and month-end support within a supportive finance team.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Responsibilities will include

  • Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices
  • Raising and processing sales invoices
  • Credit control and customer account management
  • Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
  • Processing supplier payments
  • Managing employee expenses
  • Assisting with month-end duties, journals and reconciliations
  • Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage
  • Experience across both purchase and sales ledger functions
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
  • A proactive and flexible approach to work

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary of up to £32,000
  • Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
  • Immediate start available
  • Sheffield-based office location
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to develop and broaden your accounting experience

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion about your career.

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