Temporary Accounts Assistant
Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Lockerbie · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£28,000 – £34,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Lockerbie, Dumfries
Category
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Temporary Accounts Assistant
Location: Lockerbie
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (some flexibility available)
Contract: Temporary, 3 Months minimum
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who can hit the ground running and support a fast-paced accounts function.
Working within a supportive finance team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with a variety of transactional and analytical accounting duties.
Key responsibilities:
Posting and allocating cash receipts
Performing bank reconciliations
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reconciliations
Preparing and posting journals
Employee ledger reconciliations
Data analysis and reporting
Costings and financial analysis
Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting dutiesAbout you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A minimum of 12 months' experience in a similar Accounts Assistant position
Proven experience carrying out reconciliations, journals, and transactional accounting activities
Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to analyse and manipulate data
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (Navision) would be highly advantageous
The ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications such as AAT are welcome but are not essential for this temporary assignment.
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