Temporary Accountant – (6 months) - Lincoln £35k - £40k Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a Temporary Accountant with current payroll experience to support our clients Head of Finance in a small, friendly finance team during a period of transition. This role is ideal for a hands-on, adaptable finance professional who can support the smooth running of both accounting and payroll functions. What’s on offer for the Temporary Accountant Flexible working hours – Full-time 35 hours (will also consider part-time) 25 days holidays (Pro rata) Bank holidays Christmas closure Enhanced pension The role of the Temporary Accountant Support with various balance sheet accounts including Bank Reconciliation, Accruals, Prepayments, and Fixed Assets Variance analysis Support with Monthly Reports Assistance with Year-end Financial Statements Assistance with Year-end external audit Preparation of internal payroll Assist with any payroll queries Generate sales invoices for payroll recharges Reconciliation of payroll reports Maintain Payroll customer ledgers, and chase where necessary Ad hoc payroll queries VAT Return Admin support for associated business – entering bank transactions Support with daily transactions (Purchase Ledger/Sales Ledger)