Temporary Accounts Assistant – Finance Support

About the role

This temporary position supports a busy finance function within a well‑established organisation. You will handle day‑to‑day transactional finance tasks, helping keep daily operations running smoothly while gaining hands‑on accounting experience.

Key responsibilities

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Use Excel confidently to manage financial data.
• Set up BACs payments accurately and on time.
• Post simple journals into the accounting system.
• Manage the purchase ledger, ensuring prompt invoice processing.
• Assist with the production of weekly debtor and cash reports.
• Monitor the finance inbox.

Required profile

• Experience in a similar transactional finance or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Confidence handling reconciliations, journals and purchase ledger activities.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• No formal qualifications required – just relevant experience and a motivated mindset.

Required skills

• Excel

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop finance experience.
• Varied workload that broadens finance skills.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Immediate start with weekly pay.