Temporary Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Temporary Accounts Assistant near Huntingdon to join a busy finance team. The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on accounting and can manage multiple tasks to deadline.

You will support both Sales and Purchase ledgers, process customer receipts, BACS payments, invoices and reconciliations, manage supplier payments, assist with credit control, and liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• AAT Level 2 preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
• Must live or commute to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

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 with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2

Job description

Overview

Reference

0000059801

Salary

£14 - £15/hour

Job Location

- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Huntingdon

Job Type

Temporary

Posted

06 August 2026

Temporary Accounts Assistant

Near Huntingdon - Office Based

A well-established local manufacturing 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

• 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 Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire to start at short notice

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 ongoing temporary basis