<h3 data-end="241" data-start="205">Assistant Accountant (Temporary)</h3><p data-start="243" data-end="524"><strong data-end="256" data-start="243">Location:</strong> High Wycombe (office-based, 5 days per week)<br / data-start="301" data-end="304"> <strong data-start="304" data-end="315">Sector:</strong> Manufacturing<br data-start="329" data-end="332" /> <strong data-end="345" data-start="332">Contract:</strong> Ongoing temporary assignment while permanent hire is recruited<br / data-start="408" data-end="411"> <strong data-end="428" data-start="411">Availability:</strong> Immediate start required<br data-end="456" data-start="453" /> <strong data-start="456" data-end="465">Rate:</strong> £16 - £19 per hour + holiday pay (dependent on experience)</p><br><br>Overview<br><br><p data-end="874" data-start="540">A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its finance function on an ongoing temporary basis while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on transactional accounting role, ideal for someone immediately available and comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul data-start="902" data-end="1573"><li data-end="1046" data-start="902"><p data-start="904" data-end="1046">Manage the full Accounts Payable process, including supplier invoices, intercompany transactions, payments and balance sheet reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="1085" data-start="1047"><p data-end="1085" data-start="1049">Verify and approve banking entries</p></li><li data-start="1086" data-end="1172"><p data-end="1172" data-start="1088">Prepare, post and reconcile month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments</p></li><li data-start="1173" data-end="1223"><p data-end="1223" data-start="1175">Manage employee expense approvals and payments</p></li><li data-end="1353" data-start="1224"><p data-end="1353" data-start="1226">Support the Accounts Receivable process, including weekly debtor updates, monthly reporting and balance sheet reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1354" data-end="1423"><p data-start="1356" data-end="1423">Liaise with internal sales and service teams to resolve aged debt</p></li><li data-start="1424" data-end="1477"><p data-start="1426" data-end="1477">Assist with monthly departmental expense analysis</p></li><li data-start="1478" data-end="1516"><p data-start="1480" data-end="1516">Support month-end close activities</p></li><li data-start="1517" data-end="1573"><p data-end="1573" data-start="1519">Assist with internal and external audit requirements</p></li></ul><br><br>Skills & Competencies<br><br><ul data-end="1987" data-start="1602"><li data-end="1660" data-start="1602"><p data-end="1660" data-start="1604">Strong ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks</p></li><li data-start="1661" data-end="1706"><p data-start="1663" data-end="1706">Calm and reliable under deadline pressure</p></li><li data-end="1748" data-start="1707"><p data-end="1748" data-start="1709">High attention to detail and accuracy</p></li><li data-start="1749" data-end="1795"><p data-end="1795" data-start="1751">Proactive, flexible and resilient approach</p></li><li data-end="1852" data-start="1796"><p data-end="1852" data-start="1798">Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</p></li><li data-end="1912" data-start="1853"><p data-end="1912" data-start="1855">Confident working with stakeholders at different levels</p></li><li data-end="1987" data-start="1913"><p data-start="1915" data-end="1987">Comfortable working within a structured, multi-functional organisation</p></li></ul><br><br>Experience & Qualifications<br><br><ul data-start="2022" data-end="2277"><li data-start="2022" data-end="2082"><p data-start="2024" data-end="2082">2-3 years' experience in a transactional accounting role</p></li><li data-start="2083" data-end="2121"><p data-start="2085" data-end="2121">Strong Excel and analytical skills</p></li><li data-start="2122" data-end="2154"><p data-end="2154" data-start="2124"><strong data-start="2124" data-end="2152">French speaking is ideal</strong></p></li><li data-end="2241" data-start="2155"><p data-end="2241" data-start="2157"><strong data-end="2239" data-start="2157">Previous experience supporting BENELUX and/or EMEA regions is highly desirable</strong></p></li><li data-end="2277" data-start="2242"><p data-start="2244" data-end="2277">Good verbal and written English</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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