Temporary Financial Accountant

Berry Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a Temporary Financial Accountant in Abingdon to support a world-leading SaaS technology business. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of financial experience, be AAT qualified, and have knowledge of accounting software, preferably Xero. This role involves managing accounts payable/receivable, assisting with payroll, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Competitive salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.

Benefits

Parking Available

Qualifications

• Min 2-3 years of financial/bookkeeping experience.
• Qualified Accountant, AAT as a minimum.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth running of the UK and USA Accounts systems.
• Cover both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and payroll.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Accounting Software (Xero)

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Payroll systems knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant, AAT as a minimum

Tools

Xero

Job description

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a reliable and experienced Financial Accountant to work for a company in Abingdon on a Temporary basis until May 2026.

Do you have experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Month End and Payroll?

Are you based close to Abingdon?

Would you like to work with a world leading, high growth SaaS technology business? Role : Temporary Financial Accountant

Salary : £35,000 to £45,000 Per Annum

Location : Abingdon (Parking Available)

Hours : Negotiable

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant :

Reporting to the Financial Controller, as a Financial Accountant you will be at the centre of our companies' activities, facilitating the smooth running of the UK and USA Accounts systems.

Your duties will cover both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and extend to assisting with monthly management accounts, payroll and credit control.

You should be qualified to AAT and ideally working your way to Professional Accounting qualifications.

About you :

Min 2-3 years of financial / bookkeeping experience

Qualified Accountant, AAT as a minimum

Knowledge of Accounting Software - preferably Xero

Exceptional interpersonal / Customer service skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word)

Experience (or willing to learn) of Payroll systems

Attention to detail, ability to follow processes and procedures

Able to work without supervision with a positive can-do attitude

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job