Temporary Accounts Assistant (Xero Software)

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a detail-focused Temporary Accounts Assistant to support a client through a system migration project to Xero. The ideal candidate will have strong Xero knowledge, bookkeeping experience, and exceptional attention to detail. This temporary role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with immediate start available and a competitive hourly/daily rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software is essential.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, data entry, or accounts administration required.
• Excellent attention to detail with highly accurate data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and reconcile financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and cleanse data ahead of the Xero migration.
• Identify and correct discrepancies in existing records.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software

Previous experience in bookkeeping, data entry, or accounts administration

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-focused Temporary Accounts Assistant to support our client through a system migration project to Xero. This role is crucial in ensuring that all financial data is accurate, complete, and fully prepared for a smooth migration.

Hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, update, and reconcile financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and cleanse data ahead of the Xero migration.
• Identify and correct discrepancies in existing records.
• Support the finance team with general accounts administration as required.
• Work to tight deadlines to meet project milestones.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software (essential).
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, data entry, or accounts administration.
• Excellent attention to detail with highly accurate data entry skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team during a busy project phase.

Contract Details

• Temporary role.
• Immediate start available.
• Competitive hourly/daily rate (DOE).

If you are an organised, detail-oriented finance professional with hands-on Xero experience and are available for a temporary assignment, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.