Temporary Accounts Assistant

Optima Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Accounts Administrator to perform sales ledger duties, including raising invoices and dealing with queries, mainly via email. The role is on-site in Leatherhead, spanning approximately 3.5 weeks with a pay rate of £16.50 per hour. Experience in a similar role and knowledge of Xero would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Knowledge of accounting software, especially Xero, is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices as per company guidelines.
• Deal with customer queries primarily via email.
• Perform some phone work as necessary.

Skills

Sales ledger duties

Email communication

Xero knowledge

Tools

Xero

Job description

Temporary Accounts Administrator

Key Details:

• Start Date: 8th October 2025
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 weeks (1.5 wks handover, followed by 2 weeks of cover)
• Rate of Pay: c£16.50ph
• Location: On-site In Leatherhead
• Days: 4 days per week - Monday to Thursday
• Hours: 9am - 5pm

About the Role

All sales ledger duties including:

• Raising sales invoices
• Dealing with queries, mainly via email
• Working on Xero
• Some phone work

Person Specification:

• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage

We are an equal opportunities employer. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.