Accounts Assistant (Short-Term Contract)
Location: Poole (office-based)
Pay Rate: £15 per hour
Contract Length: Approx. 1 month
Hours: Full-time (37-40 hours), Monday–Friday
We are seeking an organised and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support a short-term finance project involving the review and reconciliation of utility and supplier accounts across a large property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and experience in transactional finance who enjoys problem-solving and working with data.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting an internal audit of utilities and supplier arrangements, ensuring records are accurate, payments are aligned, and any discrepancies are resolved quickly.
Key Responsibilities
*Reconcile supplier accounts and review historical billing data
*Liaise with utility providers to update account details and set up/amend direct debits
*Investigate and resolve discrepancies, inconsistencies, or missing billing information
*Maintain clear and up-to-date tracking schedules across a portfolio of 100+ sites
*Report progress regularly and escalate issues where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
*Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
*Strong reconciliation and transactional finance background
*Confident communicating with external suppliers by phone and email
*Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
*Competent Excel skills
*Comfortable handling large volumes of data
*Able to work full-time from the Poole office
Desirable:
*Experience working with multi-site operations
*Knowledge of utilities, service charges, or supplier billing
*Experience using accounting software
Personal Attributes
*Analytical and process-driven
*Proactive and solutions-focused
*Strong communicator
*Comfortable working independently to deadlines
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an organised, detail-focused finance professional looking for a short-term assignment where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.