Job Description
Accounts Assistant (Short-Term Contract)
Location: Poole (office-based)Pay Rate: £15 per hourContract Length: Approx. 1 monthHours: Full-time (37-40 hours), Monday–Friday
We are seeking an organised and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support a short-term finance project involving the review and reconciliation of utility and supplier accounts across a large property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and experience in transactional finance who enjoys problem-solving and working with data.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting an internal audit of utilities and supplier arrangements, ensuring records are accurate, payments are aligned, and any discrepancies are resolved quickly.
Key Responsibilities
* Reconcile supplier accounts and review historical billing data
* Liaise with utility providers to update account details and set up/amend direct debits
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies, inconsistencies, or missing billing information
* Maintain clear and up-to-date tracking schedules across a portfolio of 100+ sites
* Report progress regularly and escalate issues where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
* Strong reconciliation and transactional finance background
* Confident communicating with external suppliers by phone and email
* Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
* Competent Excel skills
* Comfortable handling large volumes of data
* Able to work full-time from the Poole office
Desirable:
* Experience working with multi-site operations
* Knowledge of utilities, service charges, or supplier billing
* Experience using accounting software
Personal Attributes
* Analytical and process-driven
* Proactive and solutions-focused
* Strong communicator
* Comfortable working independently to deadlines
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an organised, detail-focused finance professional looking for a short-term assignment where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.