Accountant

Premier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier in London is seeking an Interim Assistant Accountant for 3–4 months to join the Finance team. Hybrid working with 2 days in the office, you will manage payroll, VAT, reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end tasks.

The role supports staff and students, liaises with banks, auditors and insurers, and provides financial analysis to the Head of Financial Accounting & Control. Relevant charity/HE sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity or higher education environments.
• AAT qualified or working towards accounting qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly payroll, VAT and key control account reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and statutory returns (ONS survey).
• Maintain fixed asset register including additions and depreciation.
• Support month-end and year-end including journals and reconciliations.
• Payroll checking, budgeting and forecasting for allocated payroll items.
• Maintain corporate card accounts and support Accounts Payable as required.
• Prepare financial information for internal and external audits.
• Provide financial analysis to Head of Financial Accounting & Control.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

Unit4 Agresso

Job description

21 Oct, 2026# Accountant* CV-Library* London, UKTemporary Charity### Job DescriptionInterim Assistant Accountant3 - 4 monthsPublic Sector OrganisationHybrid Working - 2 days/ week in the officeOperating within the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for a range of key financial duties, delivering a high-quality customer service to students and staff.You will work with senior members of the Finance team as well as a wide range of staff and students. You will also liaise with the organisation's bank, auditors and insurers.Complete monthly payroll, VAT and key control account reconciliations, resolving queries as required.Prepare quarterly VAT returns and statutory returns, including the ONS survey.Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions and depreciation.Support month-end and year-end, including journals, reconciliations and year-end schedules.Undertake payroll checking, budgeting and forecasting for allocated payroll items.Maintain and administer corporate card accounts and support Accounts Payable as required.Prepare financial information for internal and external audits.Prepare annual insurance documentation and process insurance claims.Provide financial analysis and support to the Head of Financial Accounting & Control.Maintain the Finance mailbox and support other duties across the Finance team as required.What you'll need to succeedPrevious experience working within a charity/ higher education environmentAAT qualified or working towards an accounting qualificationStrong attention to detail, accuracy and reconciliation skillExcellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of ExcelKnowledge of Unit 4 Agresso (Desirable)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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)