Accounts Assistant

Reference: 260511374_1781099716

Accounts Assistant

Daventry - office based

£14.00 - £16.00 per hour plus holiday

Temporary Accounts Assistant - 3 months estimated cover

We're looking for a capable and organised Temporary Accounts Assistant to join a fast-moving SME finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with solid finance experience who can step in quickly and make an immediate impact. Cover whilst a permanent recruitment drive continues

What you'll be doing

You'll support the finance function across all areas, including:

  • Processing and managing supplier invoices and payment runs
  • Raising sales invoices, allocating receipts, and supporting credit control
  • Completing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash activity
  • Supporting month-end processes, reporting, and management accounts
  • Handling expenses, card transactions, VAT support, and general finance admin
  • Responding to day-to-day finance queries and assisting with audits and projects

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (e.g. Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper)
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles
  • Confident user of finance systems (e.g. ERP/accounting software)
  • Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
  • Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • AAT studier or qualified
  • SME background
  • Exposure to VAT or management accounts

About you

You're reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership. You work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and take pride in accurate work.

Immediate start

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£14.00 - £16.00
Per hour
GBP14 - GBP16 per hour

Daventry

Temporary

Added 10/06/2026
Reference: 260511374_1781099716

Accounts Assistant

Daventry
Temporary

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