Assistant Accountant

  • RECfinancial
  • Syston, Leicestershire
  • Nov 27, 2025
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description


RECfinancial are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join this North Leicester based client on an ongoing interim basis.

Due to the clients location, this role is easily commutable from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire.

This great opportunity requires a strong understanding of financial systems, accounts, billing processes, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and revenue recognition.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Billing or ERP systems and will play a key role in driving efficiency and accuracy in the billing cycle whilst assisting with wider finance duties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, generate, and issue accurate invoices based on contractual terms and customer requirements.

  • Monitor and maintain customer billing accounts, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.

  • Perform regular reconciliations between billing systems and financial systems to ensure data integrity.

  • Maintain and update billing system configurations as needed (e.g., pricing updates, tax rules).

  • Assist with month-end closing processes related to billing and revenue recognition.

  • Preparing and processing, Accruals, Pre-Payments and Journals.

  • Support audits by providing accurate billing data and related documentation.

  • Continuously seek process improvements to optimize the billing workflow and system usage.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 2 years of experience in a billing, finance, or accounts receivable role.

  • Experience of Month End duties, Journals prep etc

  • Strong understanding of billing systems or ERP platforms

  • Proficiency with Excel and data reconciliation.

  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience participating in billing system implementations or upgrades

On offer is:

  • £28000 - £32000

  • Hybrid working (after probation)

  • Flex start / finish

  • Pension

  • Parking

For further information, contact Simon at RECfinancial

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