Your new companyA well-established and respected organisation is seeking a proactive Temporary Accounts Assistant to support its busy finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance team where you'll play an important role in keeping daily operations running smoothly. If you're looking to build hands-on accounting experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role offers a great platform to showcase your skills.Your new roleAs the Temporary Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of day-to-day transactional finance tasks. Your duties will include:

• Completing daily bank reconciliations
• Using Excel confidently to manage data
• Setting up BACs payments accurately and on time
• Posting simple journals into the accounting system
• Managing the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed promptly
• Assisting with the production of weekly debtor and cash reports
• Monitor the finance inbox

What you'll need to succeed

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

What you'll get in return

• The chance to develop experience
• A varied workload that helps broaden your finance skills
• Competitive hourly rate
• Immediate start and weekly pay

What you need to do nowIf 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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