Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

Zenith; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Altrincham is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis. This role focuses on supporting key finance processes such as sales and purchase ledger, credit control, and management accounting. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, excellent Excel skills, and a positive attitude. Join a company that values its people with competitive pay and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Private Medical Insurance

Mental Health First Aiders

Sports and social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role, ideally within a multi-divisional group.
• Working towards AAT or similar qualification.
• Excellent Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Supporting sales ledger: raising invoices, processing payments.
• Assisting with purchase ledger: supplier payment runs.
• Helping with credit control: chasing outstanding debt.
• Monthly payroll support: posting entries, overtime reporting.

Skills

Experience in a finance role

Excellent Excel skills

Great communication skills

Adaptable and detail-oriented

Education

Working towards AAT or similar qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Temporary)

We're looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join our Commercial Finance team on a short-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to support key finance processes across sales and purchase ledger, credit control, and management accounting. You'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial operations and providing excellent service to the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting sales ledger: raising invoices, processing payments, opening new accounts
• Assisting with purchase ledger: supplier payment runs, card payment allocations, statement reconciliations
• Helping with credit control: chasing outstanding debt, cash reconciliations
• Monthly payroll support: posting entries, overtime / sickness reporting
• Performing cash and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
• Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies and practices

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a finance role, ideally within a multi-divisional group
• Working towards AAT or similar qualification
• Ledger or management accounting experience
• Excellent Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, formulas) and ability to handle large data sets
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• Great communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude

Salary & Benefits

• Salary between £25,000-£30,000
• 24 days annual leave plus your birthday off, with the option to buy more.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Dental and Health Cash Plans, and more.
• Tech Scheme, Car Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans.
• Development opportunities through our MyGPS personal development framework.
• Perks at Work – discounts on everyday essentials.
• Onsite GP, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders.
• Sports and social clubs, company activities, and team events.
• Inclusive culture with colleague‑led equality networks.

Why Zenith?

We're committed to our People Promise, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we're proud to be :

• Award‑winning – Leasing Company of the Year (Fleet News 2023), Large Business of the Year (Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards).
• Sustainability champions – Over 41% of our fleet are Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and we're a carbon‑neutral organisation.
• Innovators – Investing £25 million in transformation, with a thriving fleet of 169,910 vehicles.
• Inclusive – Six colleague‑led diversity groups and a workplace where everyone can thrive.
• A place to grow – Clear pathways through our MyGPS personal development framework.

Sounds like the right opportunity for you?