Accounts Assistant – 12m FTC

FARRER BARNES LIMITED · Mid Kent

Accounts Assistant – 12m FTC at FARRER BARNES LIMITED, based in Mid Kent, paying £27,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£27,000 per annum
Location
Mid Kent
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Bookkeeper

13% below the typical rate for bookkeeper

Reference careers/accounts-assistant-12m-ftc-mid-kent-vw1443-28734

About the role

Accounts Assistant – 12m FTCSalary/Rate:£27000 per annumSector:Accountancy: Industry & CommerceLocation:Mid KentJob type:Temporary / InterimJob ref:VW1443Post Date:September 1, 2026Apply NowCreate Job AlertScroll

Meet Our Recruiter

Victoria WoodinSenior Consultant - Part-Qualified and Transactional Finance [phone removed][email removed]

About the Role

The Company
A fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing business with a supportive finance team, in an Accounts Assistant position on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great role for someone looking to build their finance career within a busy environment, working alongside an experienced team and gaining exposure across the accounts function.

The Role
Working within the finance team, you’ll focus primarily on the accounts payable side of the business, supporting with the accurate processing of supplier invoices and ensuring payments are managed efficiently. This role would suit someone with previous finance experience who enjoys a hands-on role and is keen to develop their skills further. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing the accounts payable function and maintaining supplier accounts
  • Processing purchase invoices and ensuring they are accurately recorded
  • Preparing and supporting supplier payments
  • Completing supplier statement reconciliations
  • Handling supplier queries and resolving any discrepancies
  • Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties when required
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Previous Accounts Assistant or transactional finance experience
  • Experience within accounts payable or purchase ledger
  • Good attention to detail with a methodical approach
  • Confident working with finance systems and Excel
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to work as part of a busy team
The Package
  • £27,000 salary
  • Opportunity to join a supportive finance team with a varied accounts role and development opportunities


Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.Apply NowCreate Job Alert

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Reference: careers/accounts-assistant-12m-ftc-mid-kent-vw1443-28734 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via FARRER BARNES LIMITED

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