Temporary Accounts Assistant

Interaction Recruitment; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a proactive Temporary Accounts Assistant for an office-based role near Huntingdon. You will support purchase and sales ledgers, process receipts, invoices and reconciliations, and help keep the finance team running to deadline.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts or finance administration, AAT Level 2 (or equivalent), strong Excel and MS Office skills, and excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or finance administration is essential.
• AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills are required.

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

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

AAT Level 2 (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

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

Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, 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

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 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