Accounts Assistant
- Posted 15 January 2026
- Salary £18 per hour Umbrella
- LocationPolesworth
- Reference173452
Job description
We are currently partnering with a well-known not for profit organisation based in the outskirts of Polesworth, who are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a three month basis, with the potential for a permanent role.
This is a full-time, fully office-based position with an hourly rate of £18 umbrella dependant on experience. If made permanent, the salary will be £27,000. This position is due to start immediately.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
· Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports
· Supporting year-end processes
· Providing support to the Financial Controller and other team members as needed
· Liaising with suppliers via telephone and email
· Reconciling purchase ledger statements
· Reconciling and chasing sales ledger invoices
· Raising ad hoc sales ledger invoices
· Reconciling bank statements and balance sheets
Skills and experience required:
· Intermediate Excel level with the ability to do VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
· Proficiency in account software (Sage preferred)
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Rewards and Benefits:
· Potential for a permanent role
Working hours:
· 34 hours per week
· Monday – Thursday, 9am-5:30pm, Friday 9am-4pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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