Temporary Finance Assistant

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounts Assistant to support our finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support across day-to-day finance operations and must be confident using Sage accounting software from day one.

This assignment is 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday) with an hourly rate of £12.71 plus holiday pay. The role requires hands-on experience with Sage and strong Excel skills, and offers an

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, sums) required.
• Proven hands-on experience using Sage accounting software (essential / in last 2 years).
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders using Sage.
• Raising and processing sales invoices and credit notes.
• Posting and allocating customer receipts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing supplier payment runs.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with credit control and chasing overdue payments.
• Supporting month-end processes including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and Sage data updates.
• Handling finance queries from suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Temporary Accounts Assistant to support our finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support across day-to-day finance operations and must be confident using Sage accounting software from day one.

This role is ideal for someone with previous accounts experience who can quickly integrate into the team, work independently, and manage a busy workload with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes:

• Temporary assignment with immediate start
• This assignment is 4 days a week / Monday to Thursday
• Hourly rate is £12.71p/h plus holiday pay
• Reconcile a supplier statement
• Proven recent hands-on experience using Sage in the last 2 years
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel - copy, past, sum, etc save documents

What you will be doing as an Accounts Assistant:

• Processing purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders using Sage
• Raising and processing sales invoices and credit notes
• Posting and allocating customer receipts
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Processing supplier payment runs
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Assisting with credit control and chasing overdue payments
• Supporting month-end finance processes including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data is kept up to date in Sage
• Handling finance queries from suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc accounting and administrative duties

Skills and Experience from an Accounts Assistant:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / similar accounting role
• Proven hands-on experience using Sage accounting software (essential / in the last 2 years)
• Proven hands-on experience using Excel - Formulas (essential)
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Experience with bank reconciliations and invoice processing
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Strong communication and organisational skills

We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.