Accounts Assistant – Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Crumlin
Office-based
£12.01 – £14.42 per hour + holiday pay
Our client is expanding and looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in an accounts role who is keen to develop their skills and progress in a supportive, hands-on environment. If you’re studying towards a professional qualification and want to work somewhere that will invest in your growth, this could be the perfect next step.
What you’ll be doing:
- Processing purchase invoices using Sage 50, Xero, and MCS (full training provided).
- Managing company mailboxes and maintaining credit control spreadsheets.
- Performing weekly credit control tasks, including chasing overdue payments professionally.
- Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring debit card expenditure is accurately recorded.
- Sending monthly customer statements and assisting with supplier payments.
- Processing staff expenses, fuel cards, and credit card transactions.
- Ensuring all financial entries comply with HMRC VAT guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate supplier and customer records.
- Handling electronic filing and general finance administration.
- Collaborating with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries efficiently.
What we’re looking for:
- AAT qualified or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Ideally working towards ACCA or a similar qualification.
- Experience using Sage 50 or Xero is an advantage (not essential).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- A confident communicator who’s comfortable dealing with people at all levels.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently.
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive hourly rate (£12.01–£14.42 per hour + holiday pay) DOE.
- On-site parking.
- After a 6-month probationary period, study support (financial and time off).
- Ongoing training and mentoring from an experienced Finance Manager.
- A friendly, collaborative working environment where your contribution matters.
- Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (with some flexibility).
Interested?
If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you’ll be available for an immediate start. Interviews will take place week commencing 20th October.