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Date Added: Mon 12/05/2025

Temporary Assistant Accountant

Buntingford, UK
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Company: INSITE PUBLIC PRACTICE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum

Interim Assistant Accountant - Telecommunications SectorLocation: Buntingford (Temporary)

Role Overview:

Interim Assistant Accountant position supporting the Central Finance team of this great Buntingford based Telecommunications company. The long term temporary role is till at least 2026 with a key focus on purchase ledger, sales ledger, and assisting management accounts. Opportunity to work within the telecommunications sector.

Assistant Accountant Key Responsibilities:
  • Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and management accounts.
  • Process supplier invoices in Xero, ensuring accurate GL coding and approvals.
  • Handle AP/SL queries, supplier reconciliations, and customer debt chasing.
  • Assist with payment runs, bank reconciliations, and VAT return preparation.
  • Collaborate on finance-related projects across the business portfolio.
Essential Requirements:
  • Early stage ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience.
  • Previous experience in AP, AR, or assistant management accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xero is advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
Desirable Attributes:
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Why Join?
  • Temporary Assistant Accountant role with potential for extension or permanent opportunities.
  • Work within a supportive finance team in a growing telecommunications sector from their great offices in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
  • Gain exposure to diverse financial operations and projects.
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