Accounts Assistant

Mitchell Adam; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Contributory Pension

Performance Bonus

Cycle to Work

Well-being Support

Job summary

Mitchell Adam is assisting a Coventry-based partner—a market-leading business in the finance sector—to recruit an agile Accounts Assistant on an urgent, high-impact temporary basis. You will manage essential transactional processes, perform ledger reconciliations, and handle day-to-day financial queries in a busy, hands-on environment.

This role offers an immediate start with genuine potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Background in a busy finance department managing core accounting transactions.
• Ability to investigate variances and resolve disputes with operations teams.
• Strong communication and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage core accounting transactions and data entry.
• Perform day-to-day ledger reconciliations.
• Answer daily financial queries and support month-end tasks.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Ledger reconciliations

Data verification

Interdepartmental collaboration

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our Coventry-based partner-a highly successful, award-winning market leader-is looking to appoint an agile Accounts Assistant on an urgent, high-impact temporary basis. Known for cultivating a vibrant, people-first atmosphere, this business is capitalising on a period of impressive commercial growth, making it an excellent environment for a finance professional looking to add immediate value.

This contract is available for an immediate start and holds genuine potential to transition into a permanent role for the right individual. Immersed in a busy, hands-on environment, you will take charge of essential transactional processes, execute key ledger reconciliations, and manage day-to-day financial queries. If you pride yourself on your ability to unravel complex ledger issues and build strong, collaborative relationships across different departments, this assignment provides an outstanding platform to showcase your talent.

What we are looking for:

• Strong background in a busy finance department managing core accounting transactions, ledger maintenance, and data verification.
• Natural ability to investigate variances, resolve disputes, and partner with operations managers to keep financial records accurate.
• Outstanding efficiency, punctuality, and multitasking abilities to effectively manage a fluid workload under tight deadlines.
• Clear, confident communication skills to work transparently with site teams and build trust across the wider business.

What you will receive:

• Join a welcoming, collaborative team that relies on open communication, mutual trust, and shared group success.
• An immediate workflow opportunity offering clear long-term career potential and stability with a respected employer.
• A competitive compensation package featuring a Non-Contributory Pension scheme and a performance-based Company bonus scheme.
• Great employee benefits including flexible hybrid working paths, a Cycle to Work plan, and dedicated well-being support via an EAP.