Accounts Assistant

• Produce and maintain weekly margin reports across the contractor population
• Analyse pay and charge data to ensure accuracy of reported margins
• Compare actual contractor margins against expected performance and flag variances
• Investigate discrepancies, providing clear analysis and meaningful commentary
• Review and analyse contractor pay rates and charge rates
• Process financial adjustments and support payment corrections where required
• Implement approved changes to reporting and financial data
• Support ongoing weekly reporting requirements during organisational change
• Manage manual invoicing for a defined portfolio of non-automated clients
• Match invoicing data accurately to underlying contractor and client information
• Assist with management accounts reporting and related analysis
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to resolve data issues
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and controls

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or finance analyst style role
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Confident working with large volumes of data
• Good Excel skills and ability to manipulate data effectively
• Commercial awareness and interest in margin analysis
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving capability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial variances clearly
• Organised with the ability to manage weekly reporting deadlines

Comfortable working in a fast-paced recruitment or services environment (desirable)