At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage invoicing, credit control, and financial reporting for a leading pizza oven manufacturer.
- Company: Join a well-established Redditch-based company with a fun and dynamic team.
- Benefits: Earn £16-£20 per hour, with flexible hours and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Immediate start available; perfect for students or recent graduates looking for temporary work.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in accounting while working with a reputable brand.
- Qualifications: Proven bookkeeping skills and familiarity with Sage 50 and Xero required.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 £ per hour.
Location: Redditch (office-based)
Salary: £18-20.00 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 environment
The Package
£16.00–£20.00 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
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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.
Temporary Assistant Accountant employer: Arden Personnel
Arden Personnel is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon. With a focus on employee support and development, this role provides immediate opportunities for growth within a collaborative team, alongside benefits such as free on-site parking and competitive pay rates. Join us to make a meaningful impact in HR while enjoying the charm of this historic location.
