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Temporary Accounts Assistant

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Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Cayton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£12.5 - £15 Hourly
Temporary
Are you a finance professional with a keen eye for detail and Sage 50 experience, looking to make a significant impact in a growing organisation? Are you immediately available and looking for a possible temporary to permanent position?

Our client, a well-established and expanding organisation, is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their dedicated team at their head office in Scarborough.

This respected organisation is experiencing continued growth, including a new specialist venture, and prides itself on providing high-quality services. They are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support their finance operations and contribute to their ongoing success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong finance administration skills who is eager to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic environment. The role is initially temporary with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

What the Temporary Accounts Assistant job involves:

You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the finance team, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Managing and processing approximately 500 purchase invoices per month.

Assisting with payment runs and investigating and tidying up the accounts payable ledger and supplier accounts.

Administering finance mailboxes and handling credit card reconciliations.

Preparing sales invoices and assisting with debt chasing.

Supporting payroll administration, including basic data collection and postings.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys taking initiative, has an inquisitive mind, and thrives in a busy environment.

Skills required:

We are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience and a proactive approach. Ideal candidates will have:

Experience with Sage 50.

A good level of Excel competence, including basic data manipulation, sorting information, and ideally experience with pivot tables.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

The ability to investigate queries independently and a proactive, 'get up and go' attitude.

A professional and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively within a small, busy team.

Other information

Full-time, 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours a week)

Possible with flexibility around start/end times and the possibility of compressed hours (e.g., shorter days and longer days).

A minimum of 30 hours per week would be considered.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been short listed for this particular role.

KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website (url removed) where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data.

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for up to date jobs and other helpful information

Reference: 225322571

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Temporary Accounts Assistant

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Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cayton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£12.5 - £15 Hourly
Temporary
Are you a finance professional with a keen eye for detail and Sage 50 experience, looking to make a significant impact in a growing organisation? Are you immediately available and looking for a possible temporary to permanent position?

Our client, a well-established and expanding organisation, is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their dedicated team at their head office in Scarborough.

This respected organisation is experiencing continued growth, including a new specialist venture, and prides itself on providing high-quality services. They are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support their finance operations and contribute to their ongoing success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong finance administration skills who is eager to develop their career within a supportive and dynamic environment. The role is initially temporary with a strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

What the Temporary Accounts Assistant job involves:

You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the finance team, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Managing and processing approximately 500 purchase invoices per month.

Assisting with payment runs and investigating and tidying up the accounts payable ledger and supplier accounts.

Administering finance mailboxes and handling credit card reconciliations.

Preparing sales invoices and assisting with debt chasing.

Supporting payroll administration, including basic data collection and postings.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys taking initiative, has an inquisitive mind, and thrives in a busy environment.

Skills required:

We are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience and a proactive approach. Ideal candidates will have:

Experience with Sage 50.

A good level of Excel competence, including basic data manipulation, sorting information, and ideally experience with pivot tables.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

The ability to investigate queries independently and a proactive, 'get up and go' attitude.

A professional and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively within a small, busy team.

Other information

Full-time, 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours a week)

Possible with flexibility around start/end times and the possibility of compressed hours (e.g., shorter days and longer days).

A minimum of 30 hours per week would be considered.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been short listed for this particular role.

KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website (url removed) where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data.

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for up to date jobs and other helpful information
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