TEMP - Accounts Assistant

Location: Stansted
Job Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Office based only
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break) + occasional additional hours as required
Salary: £17 per hour

About the Role
We are recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Assistant.
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring strong organisation, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working as part of a supportive finance team where communication, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential.
The role is office based only, working from the team's Essex office.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase ledger invoices and credit notes
Managing purchase ledger payments
Raising and processing sales ledger invoices and receipts
Maintaining multi-currency cash books and performing bank reconciliations
Preparing weekly payment runs
Managing and monitoring a shared finance email inbox
Providing general finance and administrative support to the team as required About You
We are looking for someone who is:

Flexible, confident, and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
A strong communicator with a professional telephone manner and client-focused approach
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
Competent in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting software
A proactive team player who can also work independently when required
What's on Offer

Temporary role within a busy and supportive finance team
Broad exposure to client accounting processes
Opportunity to develop experience within an outsourced finance environment
Competitive salary based on experience