Interim Assistant Accountant - 3 month contract

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading membership body in London is seeking an Interim Assistant Accountant for a three-month contract, with a strong chance of becoming permanent. This role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining ledgers, and supporting month-end processes. The ideal candidate will be studying towards ACCA/CIMA and have experience in finance, particularly within a charity or membership environment. Hybrid working is offered, with three days per week required in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting.
• Ability to maintain ledgers up to trial balance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Prepare accruals and maintain ledgers.
• Support month-end processes and management accounts.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Interim Assistant Accountant - 3 month contract

Robertson Bell are pleased to be working with a leading membership body who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team on an initial three-month contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified or actively studying accountant to gain broad exposure across both transactional finance and management accounts in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The role:

• Take ownership of accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and cash allocation.
• Post bank transactions and complete reconciliations across a portfolio of entities.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and maintain ledgers up to trial balance.
• Support the month-end process, including producing elements of the management accounts.
• Review budgets and respond to queries from business partners regarding coding and spend.

The successful candidate will:

• Be actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (study support available if permanent).
• Have experience across AP, AR and general ledger work, ideally within the charity or membership sector.
• Possess excellent Excel and systems skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This organisation offers hybrid working with three days per week in their central London office. Interviews are being scheduled before 6th October, with an immediate start available for the successful candidate.

If you are looking to take the next step in your accounting career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply today.