Accounts Assistant – Temporary

On behalf of a leading educational organisation in Kettering, we’re looking for an enterprising and proactive temporary Accounts Assistant to join their small finance team.

Please note, this is a temporary assignment that is currently ongoing and will be based on site. Due to the urgent business requirement, candidates must be immediately available.

Hours of work:

• 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4.00pm Friday
• Note a 9am start can be accommodated

Salary and benefits:

• £11.95 per hour
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen

Role Duties:

• Coding and processing of orders and invoices
• Check incoming stock deliveries and arrange distribution to sites
• Checking and preparing invoices for payment
• Reconciliation of petty cash and banking of cash
• Processing of income and expenditure on the finance system
• Raising of client invoices
• Credit control (minimal)
• Liaison with suppliers, clients and FBP’s

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience of purchase ledger required
• Good working knowledge of using an accountancy software system and experience of Excel (formulas / VLOOKUPs)
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-disciplined, organised, and able to work to deadlines