Pay rate: £13.45 per hour

Location: Chelmsford campus

Hours: Part time – Monday to Wednesday

Term: Short-term temporary role (with potential to progress into an internship for the right candidate)

Start date: ASAP

Application deadline: 28th May 2026

Our client is a well-established accountancy firm based in central Chelmsford - they are seeking a reliable and detail-orientated Temporary Data Entry Assistant to support the team during a short-term staffing gap.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student or graduate looking to gain practical experience in an accountancy environment, with the potential to develop into a longer-term internship for the right candidate.

 Due to the short timeframe, the successful candidate will ideally be able to start immediately and complete a short handover period, working alongside the current post-holder until mid-June.

The role

•   Accurately input and maintain data within company systems
•  Support administrative processes linked to a recruitment-focused client
•  Assist with general office and administrative tasks as required
•  Work closely with colleagues to ensure continuity during staff transition

Person spec

•  Current student or graduate from a relevant course e.g. Accounting & Finance
•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•  Good organisational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks efficiently
•  Confident with basic IT systems and data entry
•  Reliable and able to work independently when required
•  Positive, proactive attitude
•  Interest in accountancy, finance, or business
•  Previous experience in an administrative or data entry role (preferred)

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