Job Overview
Arden Personnel are recruiting for a Temporary Assistant Accountant to join a well-established Redditch-based distribution of catering equipment across the UK. The role has arisen to cover long-term sick leave within the accounts team and is available on a minimum three-month basis, likely running through to the end of the year with potential to extend. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to an experienced Accounts person who can pick up an existing set of books quickly and work independently from day one.
Responsibilities
- Invoicing across all three group companies
- Credit control
- Integrating a new financial systems (Sage- Xero)
- VAT return preparation and submission, as and when due
- ONS Survey completion, as and when requested
- Preparation of monthly management accounts/reporting
- General day-to-day accounts duties across the group's three entities
- Ad hoc accounts duties as required
Requirements
- Proven accounts experience, including invoicing, credit control and VAT
- Confident working with Sage 50 and Xero
- Comfortable working across multiple companies/entities
- Able to work independently
- Available immediately or at short notice
Desirable:
- Experience preparing ONS survey returns
- Experience of migrating from Sage 50 to Xero
- Background in a distribution or SME environment
Join us in this exciting opportunity to contribute your accounting expertise within a vibrant organisation committed to excellence! We value energetic professionals who are eager to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on our financial success.
Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
