Temporary Accounts Assistant

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Carousel Consultancy Full time
Temporary Accounts Assistant - City of London - £14.50-£16/hour - Ongoing Assignment


This well established organisation, based in Central London, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts team on a temporary basis.

We're looking for a graduate in Accounting, Finance or Business, with 1-2 years' experience working in an accounts department, preferably within a client-based industry.


You will be efficient and organised with a strong eye for detail and accuracy and will be able to work with limited supervision.


The Temporary Accounts Assistant role will include:

  • Monitoring and receipting of incoming wire transfers to the company's international bank accounts
  • Assisting with expenditure entries and bank reconciliations
  • Maintaining and updating databases and records
  • Supporting with the preparation and query handling of Annual Fee invoices
  • Managing client account issues including overdrafts and drawdown balances
  • Reviewing and processing invoices and payment requests
  • Contributing to the preparation of the monthly and quarterly management reports
  • Assisting with the external audit
  • Maintaining the accounts team inbox

What we're looking for:

  • Graduate (or equivalent) ideally with a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
  • Part qualified in CIMA, ACCA, AAT or equivalent is advantageous
* 1-2 years' experience working in an accounts or finance department and within a client-based industry

  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Proven inter-personal and cross-cultural skills
  • Team player
  • Good IT experience including MS Office (Excel is essential) and accounting software
  • Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
  • Available imminently
  • Able to commit to an ongoing temporary assignment
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Ability to provide two written references
Interested in this Temporary Accounts Assistant contract opportunity?

If this role sounds of interest, please submit your CV ASAP, quoting 'AE - Temp Accounts Assistant - London
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