Temporary Accounts Assistant

  • Job Reference: 00005465-1
  • Date Posted: 25 April 2026
  • Recruiter: Battens Solicitors Limited
  • Website: https://www.battens.co.uk/
  • Location: Yeovil, Somerset
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £15.00 to £17.00 Per Hour
  • Sector: Accounting, Legal
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Duration: 3 months
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Job Description

Temporary Accounts Assistant - 3 month contract

Location: Yeovil Office

Pay: From £15 per hour

Contract: Temporary - 3 months

Hours: 9am-5.15pm | Monday to Friday

 

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our Private Client team with our end of year tax submissions. Must have experience of double entry bookkeeping. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate financial records
  • Perform data entry, ledger maintenance, and double-entry bookkeeping
  • Reconcile accounts and ensure transactional accuracy
  • Prepare and process prepayments, accruals, and other accounting journals
  • Support general administration and filing tasks

What We’re Looking For:

  • AAT qualification is desirable but not essential
  • Experience working with trusts is beneficial but not required
  • Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

If you're available immediately and looking for a short-term opportunity in finance, we’d love to hear from you!