Temporary Assistant Accountant - Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting for our client in Livingston for an experienced Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis, estimated to last 2 to 3 months. Hybrid working is available with flexible hours to support a busy finance team.

The role covers month-end, journals, reconciliations, ledgers, cashbook, budgeting and audits, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or Finance role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced IT skills including MS Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support the purchase and sales ledgers where required.
• Assist with cashbook management and bank reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Provide support with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide information as required.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve finance-related queries.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Job description

Escape Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting for our client in Livingston for an experienced Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis, estimated to last 2 to 3 months. Hybrid working is available with flexible hours to support a busy finance team.

The role covers month-end, journals, reconciliations, ledgers, cashbook, budgeting and audits, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication. Immediate start available for the right candidate.