Your new company An expanding manufacturing business based in Teesside is seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support continued growth. This is a 3-6 month temporary assignment with the strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will work closely with an experienced Financial Controller in a fast‑paced and collaborative finance function. Ideally, our client is looking to appoint with a view to an immediate start. Your new role Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day finance operations. Duties will include: Managing and assisting with the credit control function Processing and maintaining sales and purchase ledgers Performing account and ledger reconciliations Allocating payments and resolving account queries Supporting month‑end activities as required General finance administration to support the wider team What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role Proven exposure to credit control, ledger processing and reconciliations Strong attention to detail and good numerical ability Confident using accounting systems and Excel Available at short notice or ideally immediately A proactive and reliable approach, with the ability to adapt in a growing business What you'll get in return A 3-6 month temporary role with the potential to go permanent Competitive hourly rate Exposure to a growing manufacturing business Supportive working environment and hands‑on experience alongside a Financial Controller On‑site role based in Teesside What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk