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Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS) - 100% Remote - LongTer...
Posted 1 day ago by Technovision, Inc.
Job DescriptionThis Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Dir...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Hiring for Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS) - Remote 100...
Posted 1 day ago by IntelliX Software, Inc.
SummaryThis Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Directory,...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Microsoft Windows Server & Azure Infrastructure Administrator in Columbus , Ohio...
Posted 1 day ago by Edi Matrix LLC
Job Description: Job Title: Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS)SummaryThis Microsoft infrastruc...
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About Our Remote Working Accounts Assistant Contract Roles
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 does 'remote working' mean for accounts assistant contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do accounts assistant contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for accounts assistant roles typically range from £150 to £300 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working accounts assistant vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 300 accounts assistant contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.