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Temporary

Interim Accounts Assistant - Start ASAP

Hays Accounts and Finance
Warminster
money-bag £12.00 - £15.00/hour Up to £15/hr
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Ref: 225751687

Hays are recruiting for an Interim Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in Warminster on a short-term assignment to help tackle a backlog that has built up following staff holidays, sickness absence and recent leavers.This role requires someone who can hit the ground running and support the team with high-volume transactional finance duties from day one.


Key Responsibilities

  • Inputting purchase invoices onto Sage
  • Posting supplier and customer payments
  • Allocating monies received and paid
  • Matching invoices to delivery notes
  • Processing and managing finance emails
  • Maintaining accurate ledger records
  • Supporting the team with general transactional finance tasks
  • Assisting with backlog reduction and ensuring records are up-to-date


Essential Experience

  • Previous Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Ledger Clerk experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage
  • Good Excel skills
  • Confident using Microsoft Outlook
  • Experience within high-volume transactional finance environments
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Available to start at short notice


Working Pattern

  • 37.75 hours per week (40 hours can be considered)
  • 08:30-17:00 each day (flex on child pickup, etc)
  • 45-minute lunch break
  • Part-time applicants will also be considered
  • Office-based role, Monday to Friday
  • Some flexibility available around childcare commitments


What''s on Offer?

  • Immediate start
  • 4-week assignment with the possibility of extension
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact and clear a key finance backlog


What you need to do now
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