Temporary Finance Assistant – Immediate Start (11th May 2026)
Location: Poole - Dorset
Salary Hourly rate: £16-18 ph
Full time - Flexible hours
Vardey Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and reliable Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Poole, Dorset. This is a temporary opportunity for approximately 6 weeks with the possibility of extension and starting on 11th May 2026. This temporary Accounts Assistant job is ideal for someone with strong transactional accountancy / bookkeeping accounts experience. You will have a solid background across accounts payable and receivable and ideally experience of multi-currencies and double entry bookkeeping.
Temporary Accounts Job Key Responsibilities:
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Processing daily bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations
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Managing accounts payable, including invoices, credit notes, and supplier payments
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Raising and maintaining accounts receivable invoices, customer statements, and credit control
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Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate AP/AR balances on SAP
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Processing foreign currency payments, including exchange rate adjustments and month-end calculations
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Supporting mid-month and month-end payment runs, ensuring BACS deadlines are met
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Maintaining petty cash - expenses and completing reconciliations
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Updating supplier bank details across SAP and HSBC systems
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Processing credit card transactions and managing SagePay receipts
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Completing supplier credit account applications
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Assisting with general ledger maintenance and overall finance support
About you the Temporary Accounts Assistant:
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Good understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes
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(purchase/sales ledger)
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Double entry bookkeeping
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Multi-currencies experience (ideally)
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong organisational and communication skills
Why Apply to the Temporary Accounts Job:
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Immediate start opportunity 11th May 2026
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Competitive hourly rate
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Supportive working environment - full training across first week full time
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Weekly pay plus holiday pay
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Flexible hours - could fit around school picks and drop off times eg 930-3pm daily
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Office based role with flexible start times
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One weeks hand over and all processes documented for ease!
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