Accounts Assistant (Temporary Contract)
* Location: Office-based (Birmingham) Tyseley
* Hours: Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00 (1-hour lunch)
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Friday: 09:00 - 13:30 (no lunch)
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Duration: 3-Month Contract
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Reports to: Finance Manager
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Rate: £19 - £24 per hour
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Start Date: 6th October 2025
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Accounts Assistant with strong Sage 200 expertise to support our finance team on a temporary basis.
The successful candidate will take the lead in setting up and implementing the Cash Book module within Sage 200, while also providing support on Accounts Receivable (AR) processes. This role requires a proactive, hands-on individual who can balance project leadership with transactional finance support, driving process improvements and delivering robust solutions for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Book Project Leadership
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Lead the setup, configuration, and rollout of the Sage 200 Cash Book module.
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Work closely with finance, IT, and external Sage consultants to ensure smooth integration and accurate data migration.
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Develop and document efficient processes for cash management, reconciliations, and reporting.
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Deliver training and provide ongoing support to finance team members during the transition.
Accounts Receivable Support
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Assist with AR processing: invoicing, credit control, allocations, reconciliations, and credit notes.
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Review outstanding balances and support process improvements in Sage 200.
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Provide backup cover for AR tasks as required (including answering calls and taking messages).
General Finance & Systems Support
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Act as a Sage 200 super user, troubleshooting issues and sharing best practices.
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Identify opportunities to enhance system usage and team efficiency.
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Contribute to finance deliverables during peak workload periods.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with the following skills and experience:
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Proven track record of working with Sage 200, ideally in a project or systems implementation role.
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Strong knowledge of cash management, reconciliations, and AR processes.
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Experience in system configuration, testing, and user training.
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Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver within deadlines.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable to both project and transactional finance needs.
✅ Contract Type: Temporary FTC 3 months
✅ Duration: 3 Months
✅ Rate: £20-£24 per hour
✅ Start Date: 6th October 2025