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SAP Finance SME Procure to Pay (P2P) - 24 Months - Outside IR35 - Hybrid
Posted 2 days ago by bluewaveSELECT
Key accountabilitiesEnd-to-end P2P designOpenText VIM Solution LeadershipProcess & control alignmentIntegration acro...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester/London, UK
Digital Operations Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 4 days ago by Selfridges
Job IntroductionAs a Digital Operations Assistant, you will, along with the Digital Operations Specialist and Manager, m...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Accounts Assistant Contract Roles in London
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 London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do accounts assistant contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for accounts assistant roles in London typically range from £165 to £330 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many accounts assistant vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 accounts assistant contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to June 2026.