Interim Accounts

Accounts Assistant / Assistant Management Accountant Location: Surrey (Office-Based/Hybrid) Contract: Temporary - 3 to 6 Months Your new role Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied interim opportunity? My client is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Management Accountant to support the day-to-day operation of a busy finance function on a 3-6 month temporary basis. This hands-on role offers exposure across the full finance cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and management accounts support, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to broaden their experience. Key Responsibilities • Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs • Managing customer invoicing, allocations and credit control activities • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments • Completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations • Maintaining accurate financial records within Sage Line 50 • Supporting month-end close activities • Assisting with the preparation of management accounts • Producing financial reports and analysis for the Finance Controller • Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc accounting duties and process improvements What you'll need to succeed • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Management Accountant role • Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50 • Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations • Understanding of accruals, prepayments and journal postings • Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills • AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk