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Accounts Assistant

Robert Half
London Contract GBP 33,150 – 40,950
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Consultancy Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Assistant for 4-6 weeks.

Role:

Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 4-6 weeks. You will be responsible for following duties:

  • Managed payment runs and processed supplier payments in a timely manner.

  • Prepared and posted journals, ensuring accurate financial records.

  • Maintained Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers.

  • Performed bank reconciliations and investigated discrepancies.

  • Supported month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.

  • Managed finance and administration inboxes, responding to queries and actioning requests.

  • Utilised Xero for day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management.

  • Processed invoices using OCR technology (Spendex), ensuring accurate and efficient data entry through automated workflows.

  • Worked within a low-volume transaction environment while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Profile:

The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have a minimum of sole payroll experience

You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.

Client:

Our client are a Consultancy Business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Salary & Benefits:

This role is paying between £17/h-£20p/h, dependant on experience.

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