Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Daventry - office based

£14.00 - £16.00 per hour plus holiday

We're looking for a capable and organised Temporary Accounts Assistant to join a fast-moving SME finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone with solid finance experience who can step in quickly and make an immediate impact. Cover whilst a permanent recruitment drive continues

You'll support the finance function across all areas, including:

• Processing and managing supplier invoices and payment runs
• Raising sales invoices, allocating receipts, and supporting credit control
• Completing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash activity
• Supporting month-end processes, reporting, and management accounts
• Handling expenses, card transactions, VAT support, and general finance admin
• Responding to day-to-day finance queries and assisting with audits and projects

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (e.g. Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper)
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles
• Confident user of finance systems (e.g. ERP/accounting software)
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines

• AAT studier or qualified
• SME background
• Exposure to VAT or management accounts

You're reliable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership. You work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and take pride in accurate work.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.