Accounts Assistant

Search; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 39,262,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Search is seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant in the Basingstoke area (Basingstoke or Farnborough). The role is a full-time, initial six-month contract with immediate start, supporting day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate processing of transactions.

You will handle supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, and period-end tasks, using Sage/Xero/QuickBooks and Excel. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.80-£15.60 and a potential extension based on

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with accurate coding and allocation of costs.
• Prepare and process payment runs.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Process employee expense claims.
• Support credit control and debt collection activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare financial reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices and payments.
• Monitor office expenditure and support budget tracking.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and internal controls.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards one

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Location: Basingstoke or Farnborough

Salary: £14.80 - £15.60 per hour (equivalent to £28,500 - £30,000 per annum)

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (Initial 6-month contract with potential to extend)

Start Date: Immediate

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional organisation seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is available to start immediately.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate coding and allocation of costs
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding payments
• Process employee expense claims
• Support credit control and debt collection activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Prepare financial reports and reconciliations
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoices and payments
• Monitor office expenditure and support budget tracking
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and internal controls
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function

About You

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a similar finance role
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• AAT qualification or currently studying towards one
• Experience using Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Payroll administration experience
• Experience within a professional services environment

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.80 - £15.60
• Equivalent annual salary of £28,500 - £30,000
• Full-time hours
• Initial six-month contract with the potential for extension
• Immediate start available
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to further develop your finance experience with a respected organisation

If you're an organised and motivated finance professional looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age