Accounts Assistant – Temporary

Sharp Consultancy; Upper Denby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Huddersfield is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to support the finance team on a temporary basis. The role involves transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end duties within a supportive team culture that offers hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should have prior experience, proficiency in accounting systems, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive team culture

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role.
• Confident with accounting systems (Sage, Xero or similar) and Excel.
• High attention to detail and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the finance team with day-to-day transactional tasks.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconciling bank accounts and matching statements.

Skills

Accounting systems

Excel

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Job description

A growing business in Huddersfield is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis. In this role, you'll support the finance team with transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end duties. Ideal candidates will have prior experience, proficiency in accounting systems, and be detail-oriented. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive team culture, alongside options for hybrid working.

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Supportive team culture

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role.
• Reliable and proactive, ready to hit the ground running.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the finance team with day-to-day transactional tasks.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconcilling bank accounts and matching statements.

Skills

Accounting systems (Sage, Xero)

Excel

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Sharp Consultancy are proud to be working with an amazing growing business in Huddersfield to provide them with a bright, enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis – Think that you fit this description? Read on.

What you’ll be doing – Accounts Assistant – Temporary Role

Supporting the finance team with day-to-day transactional tasks

Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time

Reconciling bank accounts and matching statements

Assisting with month-end duties, including journals and reports

Managing employee expenses and handling supplier queries

Keeping financial records organised and up to date during a busy period

What we’re looking for – Accounts Assistant – Temporary Role

Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role

Confident with accounting systems (Sage, Xero, or similar) and Excel

High attention to detail and able to manage a varied workload

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

AAT qualified or studying – a bonus, not a dealbreaker

Proactive, reliable, and ready to hit the ground running

What’s on offer – Accounts Assistant – Temporary Role

Immediate start in a hands-on temporary position

Competitive hourly rate and a welcoming, supportive team

Hybrid working available once you're settled in

Broad exposure to transactional and month-end finance

A down-to-earth culture where you’ll be valued from day one

Sound like the right fit? Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

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. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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