General Ledger Accountant (Temp)

Butler Rose Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment company is seeking a Temporary General Ledger Accountant to support a client in Plymouth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in month-end processes and be able to run end-to-end month-end procedures. This hands-on role requires confidence in reconciliations and journal postings. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £15-£18, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals available immediately for a temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in month-end close procedures is essential.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Available at short notice or immediately.

Responsibilities

• Running and owning month-end procedures end to end.
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and review.
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accuracy.
• Assisting with management accounts preparation.
• Supporting the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Proven experience in General Ledger or month-end focused accounting role

Strong understanding of month-end close processes

Confident with reconciliations and journal postings

Ability to work in a temporary assignment environment

Job description

Temporary General Ledger Accountant
Location: Plymouth
Pay: £15‑£18 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Temporary

Butler Rose is currently recruiting for a Temporary General Ledger Accountant to support one of our clients in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is confident running month‑end close procedures and can hit the ground running in a busy finance function.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely completion of the month‑end process. This is a hands‑on role, suited to someone who is comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Running and owning month‑end procedures end to end
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations and review
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accuracy
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Supporting the wider finance team as required

About You

• Proven experience in a General Ledger or month‑end focused accounting role
• Strong understanding of month‑end close processes
• Confident with reconciliations and journal postings
• Available at short notice or immediately
• Comfortable working in a temporary assignment environment

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15‑£18 per hour and the chance to work with a reputable organisation through Butler Rose.

If you're an experienced General Ledger Accountant with strong month‑end experience and are looking for your next temporary assignment, we would be keen to hear from you. Please contact Matt Jones on [e-mail] for any questions.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.