Overview
Reference
0000048795 Salary
£13 - £14/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- St Ives Job Type
Temporary Posted
Monday, May 18, 2026
Accounts Assistant – Temporary to Permanent
St Ives (office-based)
A well-established international company is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple accounting and administrative tasks to deadline.
The Role
Reporting to the Accounts Office Manager, responsibilities will include:
1. Processing customer receipts, BACS payments, invoices and reconciliations
2. Managing supplier payments and remittances
3. Assisting with credit control and account queries
4. Supporting month-end and quarterly VAT processes
5. Processing purchase invoices and payment links
6. Assisting with year-end preparation and reporting
7. Liaising professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
8. Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
9. AAT Level 2 (or equivalent) preferred
10. Strong Excel and MS Office skills
11. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
12. The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
13. A professional and confident communication style
14. Must live or comfortably commute to St Ives, Cambridgeshire to start asap
A full UK driving licence and access to transport would be advantageous due to the office location.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and growing business where you can further develop your accounting experience within a collaborative team environment. Suitable applicants must lives in a commutable area and be available for interview and start work at short notice. This role is expected to be on a initial temporary basis to hopefully become permanent within the first 3 months (or sooner depending on progress)
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