Full time

Service Accountant - Temp

Pertemps Banbury Commercial
Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5TY
money-bag £34701 per annum
Posted: 22 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Ref: 60955455

About the Role

Pertemps Banbury Commercial seeks a Service Accountant - Temp in Banbury, offering £34,701 annually on a full-time temporary contract. Hours run Monday to Friday, either 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm, with flexible start and finish times possibly available. This vacancy arises from long-term sickness absence, initially lasting roughly one month, though the assignment may extend considerably. The post suits a finance professional available at short notice. Duties cover varied accounting tasks, so applicants need strong bookkeeping, reconciliation and reporting abilities, plus confidence using financial software and spreadsheets. The successful candidate works within a supportive team, handling monthly processes, budget monitoring and ledger maintenance.

Service Accountant (Temporary)
Location: Banbury Area
Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour DOE
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday (8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Flexible start and finish times may be considered for the right candidate.
Temporary Service Accountant Required
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a temporary basis. This position has arisen due to long-term sickness absence and is initially expected to last around one month, although there is strong potential for the assignment to continue considerably longer.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is available at short notice and looking for a varied accounting role within a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Completing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Financial processing and transaction management
  • Assisting with month-end activities
  • Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
  • Supporting budget monitoring and reporting
  • Maintaining accurate financial records
  • Providing general accounting support to the wider finance team
Candidate Requirements
  • Previous experience in a Service Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance position
  • Strong reconciliation experience
  • Knowledge of VAT regulations and return preparation
  • Excellent financial processing skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive hourly rate of up to £18.00 per hour DOE
  • Flexible working hours
  • Immediate start available
  • Opportunity for the assignment to be extended beyond the initial period
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

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