Temporary Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

INDFIN in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis to support the finance team in a busy, hands-on environment.

The role covers sales and purchase ledgers, processing receipts, payments and reconciliations, and assisting with credit control. The successful candidate will have strong Excel/MS Office skills, be highly organised, and able to work to tight deadlines. A full UK driving licence and own transport are essential due to the office location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role is essential.
• AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
• A professional and confident communication style.
• Must live or comfortably commute to Swavesey, Cambridgeshire to start at short notice.
• A full UK driving licence and own transport is essential due to the office location.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Purchase ledgers.
• Process customer receipts, BACS payments, invoices and reconciliations.
• Manage supplier payments and remittances.
• Assist with credit control and account queries.
• Process purchase invoices and payments.
• Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Reference 0000059075

Salary £14 - £15/hour

Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Swavesey

Job Type Temporary

Posted 30 July 2026

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Near Swavesey - Office Based

A well-established international company is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple accounting and administrative tasks to deadline.

The Role

• Reporting to the Financial Controller, responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting both Sales and Purchase ledger
  • Processing customer receipts, BACS payments, invoices and reconciliations
  • Managing supplier payments and remittances
  • Assisting with credit control and account queries
  • Processing purchase invoices and payments
  • Liaising professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments

About You

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role is essential
• AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
• A professional and confident communication style
• Must live or comfortably commute to Swavesey, Cambridgeshire to start at short notice

A full UK driving licence and own transport is essential due to the office location.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing business where you can further develop your accounting experience within a collaborative team environment. Suitable applicants must lives in a commutable area and be available for interview and start work at short notice. This role is expected to be on a initial temporary basis witht the possibility to become permanent in the future.

INDFIN