Posted: 17 June
The role
CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established Not for Profit organisation in Portsmouth, Hampshire to appoint a temporary Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This temporary role sits at the heart of local service payment processing, helping ensure provider invoices are accurate, reconciled, and delivered on time. You’ll work in a collaborative culture where attention to detail matters, and where your day-to-day contribution supports reliable services for people and communities.
What will the temporary Accounts Assistant role involve?
Validate payment schedules and electronically received invoices from care providers using the provider portal
Review and investigate variances between planned care and actual delivery, working closely with social care staff and providers
Ensure reconciliations are finalised accurately and within required timelines to meet contractual commitments
Maintain clear, up-to-date financial records, supporting purchase order and invoice processing standards
Monitor monthly activity and expenditure trends to help the finance team understand patterns and outputs
Suitable Candidate for the temporary Accounts Assistant vacancy:
Experience or strong familiarity with purchase order and supplier invoicing processes (or a relevant finance admin background)
Confident numeracy and a meticulous approach to checking information and maintaining accurate records
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain differences professionally and respond to queries clearly
Confident IT user, comfortable working with web-based systems and Microsoft Office tools
Proactive mindset with willingness to learn within a fast-paced finance environment
Additional benefits and information for the role of temporary Accounts Assistant:
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Supportive finance team environment with structured processes to follow
Professional office-based setting in Portsmouth
Salary dependent on experience
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