Temporary Accounts Assistant

Insite Finance; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Finance is seeking an Interim Accounts Assistant to support the Central Finance team in the telecommunications sector based in Buntingford. This role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, assisting with management accounts, and collaborating on finance-related projects. The position offers exposure to diverse financial operations within a supportive team environment, with potential for extension or permanent opportunities.

Benefits

Potential for extension or permanent opportunities

Supportive finance team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in AP, AR, or assistant management accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xero is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes, including accruals and management accounts.
• Process supplier invoices in Xero, ensuring accurate GL coding.
• Assist with payment runs, bank reconciliations, and VAT return preparation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Managing Director - Insite Recruitment Group

Interim Accounts Assistant - Telecommunications Sector

Location: Buntingford (Temporary)

Role Overview:

Interim Accounts Assistant supporting the Central Finance team of a telecommunications company based in Buntingford. This long-term temporary role extends until at least 2026 and focuses on purchase ledger, sales ledger, and assisting with management accounts. Opportunity to work within the telecommunications sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and management accounts.
• Process supplier invoices in Xero, ensuring accurate GL coding and approvals.
• Handle AP/SL queries, supplier reconciliations, and customer debt chasing.
• Assist with payment runs, bank reconciliations, and VAT return preparation.
• Collaborate on finance-related projects across the business.
• Hold an AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in AP, AR, or assistant management accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xero is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Why Join?

• Temporary role with potential for extension or permanent opportunities.
• Work within a supportive finance team in a growing telecommunications sector from their offices in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
• Gain exposure to diverse financial operations and projects.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Telecommunications

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