Temporary Assistant Accountant

Location: Redditch (office–based) Salary: GBP18–20.00 per hour (DOE) Hours 09.00–17.00 will consider Part Time hours The Role Arden Personnel are recruiting for a Temporary Assistant Accountant to join a well–established Redditch–based manufacturer, supplying pizza ovens 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 bookkeeper who can pick up an existing set of books quickly and work independently from day one. Key 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 (Note: this role does not cover payroll or bank reconciliations these remain with the existing team.) About You Must Have: Proven bookkeeping experience, including invoicing, credit control and VAT Confident working with Sage 50 and Xero Comfortable working across multiple companies/entities Able to work independently with minimal handover Available immediately or at short notice Desirable: Experience preparing ONS survey returns Experience of migrating from Sage 50 to Xero Background in a manufacturing or SME environme The Package GBP16.00 GBP20.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Monday Friday, 9am 5pm Part–time or full–time considered Contract: Temporary, minimum 3 months, likely to end of year, with potential to extend About the Client A well–established UK supplier of pizza ovens, based in Redditch. How to apply for our Temporary Assistant Accountant role We are reviewing CVs now early applications are highly encouraged. Click below to apply or contact our team directly. Contact Arden Personnel (url removed) (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. About Arden Personnel: Arden Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency covering Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley–in–Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford–on–Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick, and Stratford–upon–Avon. We place candidates across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. We are an equal opportunities employer.