Temporary Accounts Assistant

Success Recruit are currently working with a Wholesaler in Central Essex who are seeking to recruit a Temporary Accounts Assistant to join their hardworking and friendly team.

The successful candidate will have a positive can-do attitude towards working within a busy team environment and with a hands-on approach to support the Office Manager within the Accounts Department.

The successful Temporary Accounts Assistant will be expected to:

• Be able to handle a varied workload with the ability to prioritise


• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar position


• Have excellent attention to detail


• Be willing to learn and be hands-on in other areas of the business when needed

The successful Temporary Accounts Assistant will be rewarded with:

• Joining an established family business


• Being part of a supportive and friendly team


• Onsite parking available


• Personal development from a supportive team

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the Temporary Accounts Assistant will be to support the Accounts/Office Manager as well as other team members in accounts and general operations. It is a varied position where attention to detail is needed and good communication skills to build rapports with internal and external contacts.

Duties to include:

• Handling direct debits and all cash transactions from the drivers daily


• Running Excel and Sage reports to ensure the daily takings balance


• Sales & Purchase Ledger experience


• Ensure payment terms are being adhered to by each client


• Running aged debt reports daily and conduct relevant credit control


• Complete bank reconciliations


• Carry out the VAT returns


• Conducting month end and year end reporting


• Invoicing and Credits


• Creditors Reporting


• Direct Debit collections

This is an excellent position for a hardworking individual keen to develop their experience within Accounts with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities.

Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8AM to 5PM

Salary:  £12.50 - £14.00 per hour DOE

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Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly!

In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy within long term.