Accounts assistant

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 12 days

Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TQ

£15.84 per hour

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The client is seeking two Account Assistants for a three-month fixed-term contract in Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting mid-April 2025.
The pay rate for this position is £15.84 per hour, providing a competitive wage for candidates.
Applicants should have proficiency in financial systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in research project management being desirable.
Key responsibilities include processing financial transactions, reviewing timesheets, and assisting with year-end audit preparation.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment while supporting a finance team in a reputable research organization.

Account Assistants (x2)3-Month Fixed-Term ContractLocation: Edgbaston, BirminghamPay rate: £15.84 per hourOur client, a reputable organisation in the research sector, is seeking two Account Assistants to support their finance team in managing research project accounts. This is a three-month contract from mid-April to mid-July 2025, offering a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and following up on timesheets to ensure compliance with minimum requirements.
Processing journals, invoices, and other financial transactions within the system.
Reviewing and amending system deliverables to enhance claims and invoicing controls.
Assisting with document retrieval for year-end audit preparation.
Analysing financial reports to identify and correct discrepancies in project accounts.
Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc administrative and finance-related tasks.

Candidate Requirements

Proficiency in financial systems and strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
Confidence in communicating effectively with stakeholders, including senior colleagues.
Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
Previous experience in research project management within Higher Education is desirable.
Familiarity with Oracle Fusion systems would be an advantage.

Contract Details

Duration: 3 months (mid-April to mid-July 2025)
Pay Rate: £15.84 per hour
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with finance and research project experience to contribute to a highly regarded organisation.How to ApplyIf you meet the above criteria and are interested in this role, please click apply now.

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