Accounts Assistant: 12-Month Temp with Potential Permanent

PureKat Consultancy; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month temporary contract (could go

5% retention bonus (annual)

Job summary

PureKat Consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team in a full-time, 12-month temporary role in Haverhill, Suffolk. You will support purchase invoices, banking, and month-end activities within a busy finance function.

The ideal candidate has recent Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant experience, strong Excel, and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems. AAT qualification or studying is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven recent experience as Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with reconciliations and general ledger postings.
• Experience with purchase orders and invoice processing procedures.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Proficient with ERP or accounting software.
• Excellent Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Clear communication across departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier invoices against company procedures and PO numbers.
• Ensure goods/services are receipted before invoicing.
• Prepare invoices according to procedures and controls.
• Post and allocate bank transactions in the finance system.
• Assist with daily financial transactions and cash movements.
• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Complete routine balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end close and reporting deadlines.
• Assist internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accurate supplier and financial records.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal/external stakeholders.
• Help improve finance processes and controls.

Skills

Accounts experience

Excel skills

Strong communication

ERP/Accounting systems

Education

AAT qualification or studying toward

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

PureKat Consultancy is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team in a full-time, 12-month temporary role in Haverhill, Suffolk. You will support purchase invoices, banking, and month-end activities within a busy finance function.

The ideal candidate has recent Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant experience, strong Excel, and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems. AAT qualification or studying is preferred.