Temporary Accounts Assistant

We're working with a fast-paced, international business looking to add an Interim Accounts Assistant to its London team. This is a varied position that combines finance administration, stakeholder management, and operational support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

You'll play an important role in ensuring financial processes run smoothly while partnering with colleagues across commercial teams and external suppliers.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and issuing client invoices, ensuring all required documentation is in place before billing.
• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice queries and outstanding information.
• Reviewing project-related costs and checking they have been allocated correctly before invoicing.
• Processing invoice amendments and adjustments where required.
• Supporting supplier onboarding, including collecting and validating relevant documentation.
• Assisting with the processing and coding of supplier invoices.
• Producing regular financial and project reports to support operational teams.
• Sharing updates on outstanding receivables and supplier payments with internal stakeholders.
• Working closely with colleagues to improve processes and maintain accurate financial records.
• Providing general administrative and operational support as business needs evolve

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience in a finance support, accounts, or operations administration role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience using finance or ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Exposure to CRM platforms would be beneficial but isn't essential.
• A flexible, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support a broad range of tasks.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.