Temp work is defined as a period of non-fixed term employment and positions can last varying lengths of time, from one day's work to several months. Contract work is a similar alternative to permanent employment, but positions are typically undertaken as a fixed-term contract and with specific skills in mind.

Temps are hired for various reasons:

• To fill in for a perm employee during holiday or sick leave
• Maternity or Paternity leave
• To help with end of month or quarter workloads
• To overcome head count issues

Temp assignments offer you variety in work and duration. You will gain the experience of working in a number of different environments and industries. Connecting you to the right job is just as important for temporary positions as it is for permanent positions. More and more companies are starting to rely on Contract Accountants to provide top-quality staff to meet their short and longer term temporary staffing needs.