Accounts Assistant

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a temporary opportunity from October through to the end of December? Our client is looking for a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant to join their team on a…

Remote Finance
Pay rate £14.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all finance & accounting jobs ›

About this job

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a temporary opportunity from October through to the end of December?

Our client is looking for a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an office-based role initially, with the opportunity to work from home one to two days per week once you have completed your training and are fully comfortable in the role.

What’s on Offer

£14.50 per hour
Temporary position from October to the end of December
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Office based initially, with one to two days working from home available once fully trained
Friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunity to gain further accounts experience
Key Responsibilities

Supporting the day-to-day accounts function
Processing invoices and payments
Assisting with purchase and sales ledger duties
Matching and checking invoices
Maintaining accurate financial records
Assisting with reconciliations
Responding to account queries
Providing general administrative support to the finance team
Skills, Experience and Training Requirements

Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
Good understanding of basic accounting processes
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good organisational and time management skills
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and able to hit the ground running. You will have previous accounts experience and be confident managing your workload accurately and efficiently.
Due to the location, you must have access to your own transport.
The role is 37.5 hours per week and will initially be fully office based while you complete your training. Once fully trained, there is the opportunity to work from home one to two days per week.

How to Apply

If you are available from October and are interested in this temporary Accounts Assistant opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Sammons Recruitment for more information.

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More finance & accounting jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Finance contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free