Accounts Assistant – Temporary 6–8 Week Contract
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at Burghley on a temporary basis for 6–8 weeks. The role is based in our office in central Stamford.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and quickly become a valued member of the team. You’ll have previous experience in accounts payable and bank reconciliations, together with a good understanding of day-to-day accounting processes and how they support the wider business.
You’ll need to be available to start within the next two weeks.
Key Responsibilities
· Managing the accounts payable process, including processing and checking supplier invoices
· Preparing payment runs and reconciling payments against invoices
· Completing regular bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
· Ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner
· Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities
· Working with the nominal ledger and having exposure to the trial balance
· Identifying and investigating discrepancies or unusual transactions
Essential Experience
· Previous experience in an accounts payable or similar transactional finance role
· Experience of managing and controlling accounts payable
· Experience preparing payment runs and reconciling payments to invoices
· Practical experience of completing bank reconciliations
· Exposure to the nominal ledger and trial balance
· Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
· Ability to work independently and get up to speed quickly
Desirable Experience
· Experience processing invoices through an OCR platform
· Experience using Sage Intacct or a similar accounting system
· Intermediate Excel skills, including SUMIF and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].
If your salary expectations fall outside of the advertised range but you believe you have the skills, experience, and capability, please still feel free to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
