Assistant Accountant

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT- 4-WEEK CONTRACT

Your new company
A well-established and forward-thinking organisation in the energy sector is seeking a talented Assistant Accountant to join their team on a 4-week contract. This role is a 40-hour working week, with standard working hours being 8am-5pm.
Your new role
As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in the smooth running of financial operations. This hands-on position involves purchase ledger management, reconciliations, credit control, and month-end processes. You'll also support payroll, expense processing, and procurement while contributing to ongoing improvements across the finance function.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining purchase ledger
• Managing debtor accounts and ensuring timely collections
• Performing regular reconciliations for AR facilities, bank accounts, and credit cards
• Posting and allocating cash receipts accurately
• Supporting procurement by managing purchase orders
• Assisting with journal entries, accruals, and month-end financial processes
• Preparing payroll inputs and monitoring staff timesheets.
• Handling employee expenses in line with company policy
• Contributing to finance process improvements and ad-hoc projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong financial acumen and numerical skills
• Proficiency with Sage and Sage 200, Microsoft Excel, and finance systems
• A high level of accuracy and organisational ability
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first mindset

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £35,000-£38,000 per annum

The opportunity to join an innovative and expanding business committed to environmental responsibility

Exposure to diverse financial tasks and technologies in a progressive work environment

A supportive team culture that values growth, safety, and continuous improvement

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 about your career.
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