Accounts Assistant

Sheridan Maine · London, Greater London

Accounts Assistant at Sheridan Maine, based in London, Greater London, paying £20.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£20.00 per hour
Location
London, Greater London
Contract
Temporary
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
26 Aug 2026
Sector
Credit Control

About 8% above the going rate for credit control

Reference 387149863

About the role

Accounts Assistant – South East London
Temporary | South East London | Competitive Hourly Rate

“It’s all a process. The release. The courage. The unveiling. The growth. The awakening… Life.” 

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and respected organisation in South East London to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy finance team and can quickly adapt to new systems and processes.

If you're immediately available or coming to the end of your current assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and deadlines are met.

Your key responsibilities as an Accounts Assistant:
  • Processing purchase and sales invoices
    • Assisting with bank reconciliations
    • Managing supplier statements and resolving account queries
    • Processing payment runs
    • Supporting credit control activities where required
    • Posting journals and assisting with month-end tasks
    • Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets
    • Providing general administrative support to the finance team
The successful Accounts Assistant will have:
  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance support role
    • Good working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes
    • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
    • Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
    • Immediate availability or the ability to start at short notice
What's on Offer:
  • Competitive hourly pay
    • Weekly pay
    • Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable organisation
    • Friendly and supportive finance team
If you're looking for your next temporary finance opportunity and are ready to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Reference: 387149863 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 26 Aug 2026 · Listed via Sheridan Maine

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