Temporary Accounts Assistant

Trial Balance; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent services company in the South West is seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager during a busy period. This role is crucial for managing the accounts payable function, including invoice creation, supplier payments, and petty cash reconciliation. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact during a critical time. If you're ready to hit the ground running, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and managing invoices is essential.
• Strong IT skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, including invoices and supplier payments.
• Assist with month-end procedures and cashflow management.

Skills

IT Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant - Salary up to £15ph - Plymouth - Ongoing

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been re-assigned by a successful client, a large and highly respected services company operating across the South West and beyond. They currently seek to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis.

The Accounts Assistant’s purpose is to help take the strain off the Finance Manager during what is a busy time for the company. Key responsibilities to include:

1. Manage the accounts payable function, including: creation and recording of invoices, assisting with supplier payment runs and reconciliation of payments.
2. Entry and reconciliation of petty cash and credit card transactions.
3. Responsibility for the payment of staff expenses.
4. Input of payroll journals.
5. Aged debtor and creditor reviews.
6. Assist with management of cashflow.
7. Assist with month end procedures.
8. Maintain all aspects of the company’s Xero based systems.

For this role, we need experience, not qualifications, with good IT skills and the ability to hit the ground running being the most important factors. This is a fast-paced department that will require strong multi-tasking, exceptional internal/external communication skills, and an excellent attention to detail.

This vacancy is available for immediate commencement and our client is keen to start candidate interviews upon receipt of suitable applications. For further details and to apply, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB10469 without delay.