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    Accounts Assistant

    Accounting
    Prime Appointments
    Essex, South Woodham Ferrers
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    A client of ours near South Woodham Ferrers, Essex are recruiting a Temporary Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a part-time temporary position working 2 longer days or 3 shorter days per week (16 hours) for the Autumn Term September - December, paying 13.50 per hour.

    Due to the location, you must be a driver as the site is not accessible via public transport.

    Your key duties in this Temporary Accounts Assistant role will include but are not limited to:

    • Processing supplier invoices and credit card statements accurately.

    • Cost coding and nominal coding of supplier invoices.

    • Using purchase ordering and stock systems to verify supplier invoices.

    • Handle the preparation of monthly management accounts.

    • Assisting with year-end accounting processes.

    • Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage software.

    • Providing general accounting and finance assistance as required.

    Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

    • Experience using Sage 50 Accounts, Sage 50 Payroll, Sage AutoEntry.

    • Good understanding of nominal ledger codes and cost coding.

    • Experience with purchase ordering and stock control systems.

    • Strong spreadsheet skills, including Microsoft Excel.

    • Ability to assist with management accounts preparation.

    • Flexible and willing to undertake ad hoc finance and accounting tasks.

    If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Temporary Accounts Assistant position from September - December, please apply with your CV.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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