Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.5 to £17.7 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £30,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AY |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4758379_1767633887 |
Summary
Your new company
We have an amazing Accounts Assistant & Credit Control position available with a leading manufacturing business in Barnsley.
This is your chance to join a small dynamic team on a temporary vacancy to support during a period of change.
This role is due to last between 4-8 weeks.
Your new role
Manage credit control for UK and US accounts, including chasing overdue payments and reporting aged debt.Handle sales ledger queries, issue monthly statements, and process daily invoices and credit notes.
Upload invoices to portals and produce bi-weekly sales reports.
Maintain accurate ledger records and resolve discrepancies.
Process supplier and carriage invoices, reconcile statements, and complete month-end checks.
Ensure all purchase orders are approved and processed correctly.
Maintain electronic filing systems and verify ledger accuracy.
What you'll need to succeed
- Immediately available to start a new role
- Strong Sage & Excel skills
- Multi-currency experience beneficial
What you'll get in return
Office based work in a fresh, modern environment
Up to £30,000 equivalent hourly rate
Working hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-3pm
1 hour lunch
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 call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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