Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant

£30,000 – £35,000 | 3–6 Month Temp-to-Perm

Halliday Marx have partnered with a growing and successful business to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant on an initial 3–6 month temporary basis, with a strong opportunity to become permanent.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a broad and varied finance role, combining day-to-day accounting responsibilities with exposure to month-end, cash management and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the month-end close process, including preparation of schedules and information for management accounts

Completing regular reconciliations across bank, balance sheet and key control accounts

Managing purchase ledger activities, from invoice processing through to supplier account maintenance

Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed deadlines

Overseeing sales ledger activity and ensuring customer accounts are accurately maintained

Monitoring daily bank positions and assisting with short-term cash flow planning

Reviewing and processing staff expenses, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation

Reconciling supplier statements, investigating differences and resolving outstanding queries

Following up overdue customer balances and supporting effective credit control processes

Producing financial information and ad hoc reports for management as required

Working closely with colleagues across the business to resolve day-to-day finance and operational queries

Identifying discrepancies, investigating issues and ensuring the integrity of financial records

Providing wider support to the finance team and contributing to process improvements where appropriate

The Successful Candidate

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk or Assistant Accountant position

A good understanding of transactional finance processes across both purchase and sales ledger

Experience completing bank and control account reconciliations

Exposure to month-end processes and management accounts would be advantageous

Confident using Excel and finance systems

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail

Well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

A confident communicator who is comfortable working with colleagues across the wider business

Available at short notice and interested in a genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity

This is a varied opportunity offering broad finance exposure and genuine scope to secure a long-term permanent position.