Temporary Accounts Assistant - Under

Vardey Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Poole, Dorset. This is a temporary opportunity for approximately 6 weeks with possibility of extension starting on 11th May 2026. This temporary Accounts Assistant job is ideal for someone with strong transactional accountancy/bookkeeping accounts experience. You will have a solid background across accounts payable and receivable and ideally experience of multi‑currencies and double entry bookkeeping.

• Processing daily bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable, including invoices, credit notes, and supplier payments
• Raising and maintaining accounts receivable invoices, customer statements, and credit control
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate AP/AR balances on SAP
• Processing foreign currency payments, including exchange rate adjustments and month‑end calculations
• Supporting mid‑month and month‑end payment runs, ensuring BACS deadlines are met
• Maintaining petty cash – expenses and completing reconciliations
• Updating supplier bank details across SAP and HSBC systems
• Processing credit card transactions and managing Sage Pay receipts
• Completing supplier credit account applications
• Assisting with general ledger maintenance and overall finance support

• Good understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes (purchase/sales ledger)
• Double‑entry bookkeeping
• Multi‑currencies experience (ideally)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Immediate start opportunity 11th May
• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive working environment
• Weekly pay
• Flexible hours – could fit around school hours
• Office based role although flexible start times
• One week hand over and all processes documented for ease!

Location:

Poole
• Salary: £16‑18 per hour
• Full time – Flexible hours

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Reference: Temporary Accounts Assistant – Poole – Bournemouth – Job – Interim – CV17