Accounts Assistant
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Salary
£13.50 - £13.80 per hour
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Location
Colchester, Essex
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Job type
Temporary
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Our client based in Colchester (Great Tey) is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis for roughly 4-6 weeks with the potential to extend.
This role is to begin on Monday, 13th July, however candidates must be available the week prior for 1 days training/handover.
Duties will include:
* Processing and posting invoices
* Basic bookkeeping duties
* Knowledge of VAT and CIS would be an advantage
* Ad-hoc finance administrative duties
* Covering reception (incoming calls and assisting visitors to the building)
Candidate requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Use of Xero would be advantageous
* Ability to commit to the days and times required
* Own transport due to company location
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm with 30 minutes lunch
£13.50-£13.80 per hour
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.
This role is to begin on Monday, 13th July, however candidates must be available the week prior for 1 days training/handover.
Duties will include:
* Processing and posting invoices
* Basic bookkeeping duties
* Knowledge of VAT and CIS would be an advantage
* Ad-hoc finance administrative duties
* Covering reception (incoming calls and assisting visitors to the building)
Candidate requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Use of Xero would be advantageous
* Ability to commit to the days and times required
* Own transport due to company location
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm with 30 minutes lunch
£13.50-£13.80 per hour
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.
Date
01/07/2026
Job Ref.
af010726
Kate Ellis
Head of Accountancy & Finance Recruitment – Essex & Hertfordshire