Temporary Accounts Assistant

Trial Balance; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing firm based on the outskirts of Truro seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant for a temporary full-time role. The position offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 FTE and hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have at least 12 months of relevant experience and strong IT and spreadsheet skills. Applications are encouraged without delay.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of recent experience as Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Variance analysis and budget reviews.
• Monitor accounts payable function.
• Assist with aged debtor management.
• Conduct balance sheet and account reconciliations.
• Assist in year-end audit preparations.

Skills

Strong IT aptitude

Good spreadsheet skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AAT qualification or QBE exposure

Job description

Overview

Temporary Accounts Assistant – Truro (outskirts) + Hybrid - £28-32,000 FTE

Trial Balance Consulting have been reengaged one of our longstanding clients, a specialist manufacturer and services business based on the outskirts of Truro, who seek to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join them on an interim basis, commencing ASAP until April 2026. This is a full-time role which can be operated on a hybrid working arrangement to suit the employer and successful candidate.

The role will be supported by a highly experienced Financial Controller and works as part of a small but efficient finance function.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Accruals and prepayments
• Variance analysis and budget reviews
• Monitor accounts payable function ensuring correct allocation of PO numbers etc.
• Assist colleagues with aged debtor management
• Balance sheet and account reconciliations
• Assist in year-end audit preparations

Requirements

We’re looking for a candidate with at least 12 months of recently gained experience operating at Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant level, ideally (though not essentially), within a manufacturing setting. The role would be particularly well suited to a recently qualified AAT candidate or somebody with suitable exposure at QBE level. Strong IT aptitude and good spreadsheet skills are essential as will be excellent interpersonal skills as the successful candidate will liaise with department heads throughout the business.

How to apply

The role will commence ASAP so applicants are encouraged to apply without delay. For further details and to apply, please contact Steve Roach quoting reference SR10769.