Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Friendly team environment

Free on-site parking

Immediate start available

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance function for 4 days each week on the run up to Christmas in Huddersfield. This flexible role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks within a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will have experience in finance, accounts or bookkeeping, be accurate processing transactions, and have strong Excel skills. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping.
• Accurate and efficient transaction processing.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with financial systems and Excel.
• Organised with good communication and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales ledgers
• Payroll input, administration and checking
• Bank reconciliations and assisting with VAT returns
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Providing general finance administration and month-end support
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible temporary opportunity?

Sharp Consultancy are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance function for 4 days each week on the run up to Christmas.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of accounting and finance activities within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales ledgers

• Payroll input, administration and checking

• Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with VAT returns

• Preparing supplier payment runs

• Providing general finance administration and month-end support

• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role

• Be confident processing transactions accurately and efficiently

• Have strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail

• Be comfortable working with financial systems and Microsoft Excel

• Possess strong organisational and communication skills

• Be able to manage a varied workload and work independently when required

What's on Offer

• Flexible working pattern with the ability to choose which four days you work each week

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Free on-site parking

• Immediate start available for the right candidate

If you are an organised finance professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and can quickly add value to an established team, we would love to hear from you.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.