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Accounts Assistant

Robert Half
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN5, England

Salary

£13 - £13.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a temporary role near Cirencester due to an internal project management transition.
  • The position may be extended based on the length of the project, with hybrid working options of 2-3 days from home and flexible office attendance.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the purchase ledger, issuing sales invoices, and preparing payments, with a pay rate of up to £13.50 per hour PAYE.
  • Candidates should have at least 18 months of relevant experience and be proficient in Excel and office software; knowledge of Sage is a plus.
  • Robert Half emphasizes equal opportunity and advises candidates to be cautious of job scams, stating they do not charge fees or use instant messaging for applications.

Robert Half are working with a client based near Cirencster to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.

The reason that this role has come around is due to a colleague moving on temporarily internally to manage a project. There is every potential that this role will be extended dependant on the length of the project.

A vital part of this role will include running the day to day activities of the purchase ledger, with some sales ledger duties and processes also included.

The client offer hybrid working in the form of 2/3 days a week from home, the rest in the office. The structure of this can change week by week, and the client are flexible around this.

The hourly rate on offer for this role is up to £13.50 p/h PAYE.

Some of the main duties of the Accounts Assistant include but won't be limited to: Coding, processing and arranging approval of ledger through the finance system Issuing sales invoices and credit notes

Preparing payments (including BACS and CHAPS)

Management of the transactional accounting inbox Maintaining accurate account details within the sales/purchase ledger

The ideal candidate for this assignment will have a minimum of 18 months experience in a similar role which is a pre-requisite. It is important that the candidate is also computer literate, particularly with Excel and office packages.

The business are currently replacing their current finance system, but experience or understanding of Sage programming would be advantageous.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice

Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

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