Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

3‑Month contract (August – October
2026) in Newbury. Due to continued growth and an upcoming Sage
200 implementation, our client needs an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team during a busy period and to aid the transition from Quick Books to Sage
200.

• Process and maintain Accounts Payable invoices in Quick Books and support the transition to Sage
  200.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other control accounts.
• Prepare and consolidate financial data using Excel for migration into Sage
  200.
• Assist with the preparation of opening balances ahead of the October go‑live.
• Support the transfer and reconciliation of finance data between systems.
• Assist with Sage
  200 system testing and data validation.
• Help develop and maintain finance procedures and records.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure finance information is accurate and up to date.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Bookkeeping role.
• Experience processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
• Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including data consolidation and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach.

• Experience using Sage
  200.
• Experience working with Quick Books.
• Previous exposure to finance system migrations or data transfer projects.
• Experience supporting a busy finance team.

• Immediate start.
• 3‑month contract through to October.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a Sage
  200 implementation project.
• Varied role with a broad range of finance responsibilities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.