General Ledger Accountant (Temp)

Job description

Temporary General Ledger AccountantLocation: PlymouthPay: £15‐£18 per hour (depending on experience)Contract: Temporary

Butler Rose is currently recruiting for a Temporary General Ledger Accountant to support one of our clients in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is confident running month‐end close procedures and can hit the ground running in a busy finance function.

The RoleReporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely completion of the month‐end process. This is a hands‐on role, suited to someone who is comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Running and owning month‐end procedures end to end

Posting journals, accruals and prepayments

Balance sheet reconciliations and review

Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accuracy

Assisting with management accounts preparation

Supporting the wider finance team as required

About You

Proven experience in a General Ledger or month‐end focused accounting role

Strong understanding of month‐end close processes

Confident with reconciliations and journal postings

Available at short notice or immediately

Comfortable working in a temporary assignment environment

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15‐£18 per hour and the chance to work with a reputable organisation through Butler Rose.

If you're an experienced General Ledger Accountant with strong month‐end experience and are looking for your next temporary assignment, we would be keen to hear from you. Please contact Matt Jones on m.jones2@butlerrose.com for any questions.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-04-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English