Temporary Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Temporary Position

Location: Stockport
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start: 8:30am–9:00am
Finish: 4:30pm–5:00pm
Duration: Temporary

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy business on a temporary basis.

This is a hands-on finance role covering the full transactional finance cycle. You will play an important part in keeping the day-to-day finance function running smoothly, while also preparing accurate information for external accountants and senior finance support.

You'll need to be someone who is comfortable getting stuck in, working independently and taking ownership of your workload.

Key Responsibilities

* Processing supplier and customer invoices using Sage 50

* Completing regular bank reconciliations

* Managing credit control and following up outstanding payments

* Preparing and processing supplier payments

* Processing weekly payroll

* Managing pension auto-enrolment

* Preparing and submitting VAT returns

* Dealing with foreign currency transactions

* Producing regular financial reports and information for management

* Carrying out general bookkeeping duties

* Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

* Supporting the wider finance function with day-to-day administration

* Preparing information and reports for external accountants and senior finance support

* Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and procedures

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with solid, practical finance experience who can confidently manage the day-to-day accounts function.

You'll ideally have:

Proven experience working within an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper or similar finance role

Strong bookkeeping experience

AAT qualification or equivalent, or be qualified through experience

Previous experience using Sage 50

Experience with payroll

Experience preparing VAT returns

Good understanding of transactional finance processes

Experience working independently and managing your own workload

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Good IT and computer skills

A proactive approach and willingness to get involved

The ability to work comfortably within a small business environment

The Person

We're looking for someone who is:

Reliable and trustworthy

Highly organised and detail-focused

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Confident taking ownership of their workload

Proactive and solutions-focused

Comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility

A strong communicator

Friendly, approachable and collaborative

Adaptable and happy to support different areas of the business

Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy

Someone who can hit the ground running

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

The business offers semi-flexible start and finish times:

Start: 8:30am–9:00am
Finish: 4:30pm–5:00pm
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed