Accounts Assistant

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hollywater; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based initially

Work from home option

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a temporary role from October through to the end of December in the United Kingdom. The role is office-based initially, with the option to work from home one to two days per week after training.

It is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will support day-to-day accounts, process invoices and payments, help with ledgers, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Confident using Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day accounts function
• Processing invoices and payments
• Assisting with purchase and sales ledger duties
• Matching and checking invoices
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with reconciliations
• Responding to account queries
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a temporary opportunity from October through to the end of December?

Our client is looking for a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an office-based role initially, with the opportunity to work from home one to two days per week once you have completed your training and are fully comfortable in the role.

What’s on Offer

• £14.50 per hour
• Temporary position from October to the end of December
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Office based initially, with one to two days working from home available once fully trained
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to gain further accounts experience

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day accounts function
• Processing invoices and payments
• Assisting with purchase and sales ledger duties
• Matching and checking invoices
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with reconciliations
• Responding to account queries
• Providing general administrative support to the finance team

Skills, Experience and Training Requirements

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
• Good understanding of basic accounting processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and able to hit the ground running. You will have previous accounts experience and be confident managing your workload accurately and efficiently.

Due to the location, you must have access to your own transport.

The role is 37.5 hours per week and will initially be fully office based while you complete your training. Once fully trained, there is the opportunity to work from home one to two days per week.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.

Any salary advertised is for search purposes only.