Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £27000 - £28000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3RE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4792531_1777471128 |
Summary
Interim Accounts Assistant in Barnsley - Immediate start required
3 + Months with opportunity to become permanent
Flexible start times (40 hours per week)
Your new company
A well-established and supportive organisation based in Barnsley, committed to delivering reliable, high-quality services to its clients. The company offers a friendly and collaborative working environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, integrity and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations across its finance function.
Your new role
A varied finance support role based in Barnsley, responsible for day-to-day processing across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, bank reconciliations and petty cash.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and reconciling petty cash in line with company procedures
- Supporting accounts receivable by allocating payments and resolving queries
- Assisting with payroll administration and maintaining accurate staff records
- Completing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
- Providing day-to-day finance and administrative support to the wider team
What you'll need to succeed
- Good attention to detail and accuracy in all financial tasks on Sage and Excel
- Strong experience in AP, AR, payroll or general finance administration
What you'll get in return
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Being part of an organisation that makes a real difference in the community
- Opportunity for the role to become permanent
- Monday - Friday on site, free car parking and flexible start/finish times (40 hours per week)
What you need to do now
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