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 possibility of extension 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:

• Processing daily bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable, including invoices, credit notes, and supplier payments
• Raising and maintaining accounts receivable invoices, customer statements, and credit control
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate AP/AR balances on SAP
• Processing foreign currency payments, including exchange rate adjustments and month-end calculations
• Supporting mid-month and month-end payment runs, ensuring BACS deadlines are met
• Maintaining petty cash - expenses and completing reconciliations
• Updating supplier bank details across SAP and HSBC systems
• Processing credit card transactions and managing SagePay receipts
• Completing supplier credit account applications
• Assisting with general ledger maintenance and overall finance support

About you the Temporary Accounts Assistant:

• Good understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes ( purchase/sales ledger) 
• Double entry bookkeeping 
• Multi-currencies experience (ideally)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Why Apply to the Temporary Accounts Job:

• Immediate start opportunity 11th May
• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive working environment
• Weekly pay
• Flexible hours - could fit around school hours 
• Office based role although flexible start times
• One weeks hand over and all processes documented for ease!

Temporary Finance Assistant – Immediate Start (11th May 2026)
Location: Poole
Salary Hourly rate: £16-18 ph 
Full time - Flexible hours 

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