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Temporary Accounts Assistant

Recruiter
Sewell Wallis Ltd
Location
Huddersfield
Salary
£13 - £13.5 per hour
Contract
Temporary
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
21 October 2026
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Job description

Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for a temporary Accounts Assistant to join a well-established business based in Huddersfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their skills and gain further exposure within a busy finance team.

The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented and eager to contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function.

What you'll be doing?

Processing purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into the accounting system.
Assisting with bank reconciliations and allocating incoming payments.
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries.
Supporting the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Assisting with month-end procedures and the preparation of financial reports.
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring finance systems are kept up to date.
Providing general support to the wider finance team as required.

What skills are we looking for?

Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience using accounting software.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

What's on offer?

An hourly rate of up to 13.50 p/h.
An Immediate start
The opportunity to join a supportive and established finance team.
A varied role offering exposure to a range of accounting duties.

If you're an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!

To apply, please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry. We offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. We are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

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