Accounts Assistant Contract Jobs in Cambridge
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Accounts Assistant (part-time)
Posted 3 days ago by Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare service charge accounts and draft accounts in Excel.Review work completed by junior team mem...
- Rate £35,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Management Accounts Assistant Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupporting the Director with their portfolio of clients and start to act as the direct poin...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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Accounts Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 4 days ago by Iceland Foods
Your RoleWe’re currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts Team on a 12-month fixed term contract.Th...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location North Cornelly, Wales, United Kingdom
Land Rover Accounts Assistant
Posted 1 week ago by Sytner Group
About The RoleIf the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.Sytne...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Wales, United Kingdom
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About Our Accounts Assistant Contract Roles in Cambridge
What does a accounts assistant contractor do?
Accounts Assistant contractors are engaged to support finance teams with transactional and administrative accounting tasks, providing additional capacity during busy periods, covering staff absences, or bridging a gap during recruitment. The work typically includes processing purchase and sales invoices, reconciling supplier statements, managing expense claims, supporting month-end close activities, and maintaining accurate financial records. Accounts Assistant contract roles are common across all sectors and business sizes, from SMEs using cloud accounting platforms through to large organisations running complex ERP systems.
The skills expected at this level are practical and process-oriented. Experience with accounting software is essential, with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and SAP being the most frequently cited platforms depending on the employer. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work at pace during peak periods are consistently valued. While a formal accounting qualification is not always required at Accounts Assistant level, part-qualification with AAT is well regarded and helps candidates stand out in a competitive market. Contractors in this role are expected to integrate quickly and work independently on day-to-day processing tasks without significant supervision from day one.
What is the market like for accounts assistant contractors?
The Accounts Assistant contracting market is high volume but rate-compressed, driven primarily by short-term cover needs and workload peaks rather than specialist project demand. Demand is consistent across the year with spikes around year-end and audit periods. The market is competitive at entry level given the broad supply of candidates with transactional finance experience. Contractors who combine accounts assistant skills with proficiency in specific ERP platforms or who have sector experience in construction or professional services tend to secure engagements more quickly and at better rates than generalist candidates.
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do accounts assistant contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates for accounts assistant roles in Cambridge typically range from £158 to £315 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many accounts assistant vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 accounts assistant contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to July 2026.