Temporary Accounts Assistant - 3–6 months - £14 - £16.63p/h

Hays; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support their growing team in Chelmsford. This role, lasting 3-6 months, offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to work closely with financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, particularly in managing ledgers, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. The company values a positive work ethic and attention to detail, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Flexible hours and additional perks such as free parking and a pension plan enhance the appeal of this position.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free parking onsite

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Incentive scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounting experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase/Sales & General Ledger tasks.
• Support the team with interim accounting needs.

Skills

Positive work ethic

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting experience

Problem-solving

Education

AAT Qualification

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

MSDynamics

Xero

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant - 3–6 months - £14 - £16.63p/h

Temp Accounts Assistant - £14 - £16.63 per hour - 3–6 months.

Your new company: Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnered with a growing manufacturing company based in Chelmsford who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis for 3–6 months. This company is going through a period of growth and needs some interim support managing the Purchase/Sales & General Ledger as well.

Your new role: Base salary is £14 - £16.63 per hour. Location is Chelmsford. They're looking for this individual to be onsite 5 days per week, however flexible options can be discussed.

What you'll need to succeed:

1. Have a positive work ethic with a can-do attitude, who provides solutions and support.
2. Personal integrity; hardworking, personable, professional, and commercially minded.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office and especially Excel (e.g. Pivot tables/formulas).
4. Knowledge of Purchase, Sales ledger and General Ledger.
5. Attention to detail, high expectations/standards.
6. Be comfortable with and capable of working to deadlines.
7. 2 years accounting experience.
8. Working knowledge of accounting software platforms, including MSDynamics, Xero, Excel.
9. Able to take ownership and assume responsibility.
10. Articulate and a confident communicator with a range of colleagues, clients, and other professionals.
11. AAT Qualification ideally but can look at QBE.

What you'll get in return:

1. Flexible hours available.
2. £14 - £16.63 per hour.
3. Free parking onsite.
4. Pension plan.
5. Life Insurance.
6. Incentive scheme.

What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.