Temporary Accounts Assistant - 1 year Maternity Cover
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Addlestone, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£33.4k - £33.4k Annual
Temporary
Finance Assistant
Location: New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey
Contract: Temporary Assignment until 31 August 2027
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team supporting key financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in month-end processes, financial reporting, audit support, and management accounting activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting experience who is looking to further develop their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and post month-end journals accurately and within deadlines
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Prepare monthly cash returns and funding requests
* Produce Year-to-Date spend reports and discuss findings with budget holders and Division Heads
* Prepare and validate data for customer invoicing
* Process deferred income journals and other month-end adjustments
* Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals
* Complete monthly returns and financial reporting requirements
* Respond to audit queries during interim and year-end audits
* Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and resolve financial queries
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous accounting or finance experience
* Knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous, although full training will be provided)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What You'll Gain
* Valuable experience within a professional finance function
* Exposure to financial reporting, audit processes, and management accounting
* A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting skills
* Hybrid working arrangements
If you have finance experience, strong attention to detail, and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be responded to
Amber Employment Services is acting as an agency on this vacancy
Location: New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey
Contract: Temporary Assignment until 31 August 2027
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team supporting key financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in month-end processes, financial reporting, audit support, and management accounting activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting experience who is looking to further develop their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and post month-end journals accurately and within deadlines
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Prepare monthly cash returns and funding requests
* Produce Year-to-Date spend reports and discuss findings with budget holders and Division Heads
* Prepare and validate data for customer invoicing
* Process deferred income journals and other month-end adjustments
* Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals
* Complete monthly returns and financial reporting requirements
* Respond to audit queries during interim and year-end audits
* Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and resolve financial queries
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous accounting or finance experience
* Knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous, although full training will be provided)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What You'll Gain
* Valuable experience within a professional finance function
* Exposure to financial reporting, audit processes, and management accounting
* A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting skills
* Hybrid working arrangements
If you have finance experience, strong attention to detail, and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be responded to
Amber Employment Services is acting as an agency on this vacancy
Reference: 225241981
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Temporary Accounts Assistant - 1 year Maternity Cover
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Addlestone, Surrey, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£33.4k - £33.4k Annual
Temporary
Finance Assistant
Location: New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey
Contract: Temporary Assignment until 31 August 2027
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team supporting key financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in month-end processes, financial reporting, audit support, and management accounting activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting experience who is looking to further develop their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and post month-end journals accurately and within deadlines
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Prepare monthly cash returns and funding requests
* Produce Year-to-Date spend reports and discuss findings with budget holders and Division Heads
* Prepare and validate data for customer invoicing
* Process deferred income journals and other month-end adjustments
* Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals
* Complete monthly returns and financial reporting requirements
* Respond to audit queries during interim and year-end audits
* Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and resolve financial queries
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous accounting or finance experience
* Knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous, although full training will be provided)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What You'll Gain
* Valuable experience within a professional finance function
* Exposure to financial reporting, audit processes, and management accounting
* A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting skills
* Hybrid working arrangements
If you have finance experience, strong attention to detail, and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be responded to
Amber Employment Services is acting as an agency on this vacancy
Location: New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey
Contract: Temporary Assignment until 31 August 2027
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team supporting key financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in month-end processes, financial reporting, audit support, and management accounting activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting experience who is looking to further develop their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and post month-end journals accurately and within deadlines
* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Prepare monthly cash returns and funding requests
* Produce Year-to-Date spend reports and discuss findings with budget holders and Division Heads
* Prepare and validate data for customer invoicing
* Process deferred income journals and other month-end adjustments
* Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals
* Complete monthly returns and financial reporting requirements
* Respond to audit queries during interim and year-end audits
* Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and resolve financial queries
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous accounting or finance experience
* Knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous, although full training will be provided)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What You'll Gain
* Valuable experience within a professional finance function
* Exposure to financial reporting, audit processes, and management accounting
* A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting skills
* Hybrid working arrangements
If you have finance experience, strong attention to detail, and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be responded to
Amber Employment Services is acting as an agency on this vacancy
Reference: 225241981
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