Temp Service Accountant – Flexible Hours, Immediate Start

Pertemps Banbury; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Banbury is seeking an experienced Service Accountant for a temporary assignment in the Banbury area. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £18.00 per hour DOE and full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times.

The assignment is initially a one-month position with strong potential to extend, ideal for finance professionals available at short notice and seeking a varied accounting role within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Service Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong reconciliation abilities.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and return preparation.
• Excellent financial processing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Financial processing and transaction management
• Assisting with month-end activities
• Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
• Supporting budget monitoring and reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Providing general accounting support to the wider finance team

Skills

Reconciliation experience

VAT regulation knowledge

Excel and finance systems

Independent workload management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pertemps Banbury is seeking an experienced Service Accountant for a temporary assignment in the Banbury area. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £18.00 per hour DOE and full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times.

The assignment is initially a one-month position with strong potential to extend, ideal for finance professionals available at short notice and seeking a varied accounting role within a supportive team.