Accounts & Finance Specialist

Job Title: Accounts & Finance Specialist

Location: Peterborough (100% Office-Based)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM

Contract: Full-Time, 6 months initial contract.

MUST HAVE WORKING EXPERIENCE OF XERO & SAGE

Reporting directly to the Accounts Officer, you will play a hands-on role in daily financial operations during an exciting period of growth and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile purchase and sales ledger invoices.
• Manage daily bank reconciliations and assist with payment runs.
• Assist the Accounts Officer with month-end routines and reporting.
• Handle supplier and client payment queries professionally and promptly.
• Support credit control and debt recovery activities.
• Play an active role in data clean-up and transition work as the finance function migrates systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Solid hands-on experience in a similar accounts assistant or finance role.
• Sage and Xero proficiency: Practical experience using Sage 50 / Sage Business Cloud and Xero is highly advantageous, particularly if you have participated in a software migration.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external providers.