Assistant Accountant (Temporary)
Location: High Wycombe (office-based, 5 days per week)
Sector: Manufacturing
Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment while permanent hire is recruited
Availability: Immediate start required
Rate: £16 - £19 per hour + holiday pay (dependent on experience)
Overview
A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its finance function on an ongoing temporary basis while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on transactional accounting role, ideal for someone immediately available and comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the full Accounts Payable process, including supplier invoices, intercompany transactions, payments and balance sheet reconciliations
2. Verify and approve banking entries
3. Prepare, post and reconcile month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
4. Manage employee expense approvals and payments
5. Support the Accounts Receivable process, including weekly debtor updates, monthly reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
6. Liaise with internal sales and service teams to resolve aged debt
7. Assist with monthly departmental expense analysis
8. Support month-end close activities
9. Assist with internal and external audit requirements
Skills & Competencies
10. Strong ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
11. Calm and reliable under deadline pressure
12. High attention to detail and accuracy
13. Proactive, flexible and resilient approach
14. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
15. Confident working with stakeholders at different levels
16. Comfortable working within a structured, multi-functional organisation
Experience & Qualifications
17. 2-3 years' experience in a transactional accounting role
18. Strong Excel and analytical skills
19. French speaking is ideal
20. Previous experience supporting BENELUX and/or EMEA regions is highly desirable
21. Good verbal and written English
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.