11 general assistant jobs found

Join a respected and growing business based in Poole, Dorset, as a Temporary Assistant Accountant. This organisation boasts a dedicated finance team and a progressive culture committed to excellence and continuous development. With a focus on operational efficiency and team support, this role offers a valuable platform to enhance accounting skills within an environment that values initiative and professionalism. The position provides immediate opportunities for those looking to make a tangible impact and potentially secure a longer-term career within the organisation. What will the Temporary Assistant Accountant role involve? Supporting the finance function with routine reconciliation activities to ensure accurate financial records Assisting with transactional processes such as banking and ledger postings Contributing to financial processes including VAT calculations, reporting and system projects Supporting process improvement initiatives and working closely with team members...

Job title: Payroll and HR Assistant (12 month FTC) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE) Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a varied role with a primary focus on payroll administration, alongside broader HR support responsibilities. Working within a busy HR function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll while supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Liaise with an external payroll provider to ensure payroll information is submitted and processed correctly. Input, maintain and audit payroll data, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, absence records, maternity leave and holiday pay calculations. Investigate payroll discrepancies and...

About the Role Connect2Hackney is looking for a detail-oriented and financially astute Pension Fund Accounts Officer to join the London Borough of Hackney on an interim basis. Hackney is home to a diverse community and a thriving workforce. Behind our people is a robust Pension Fund valued at approximately £2.2 billion. We are looking for a dedicated professional to help steward these assets, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, reconciled, and reported with absolute precision. This is more than just a number-crunching role, it is a chance to work at the heart of the Council's financial reporting, interacting with high-level Fund Managers and supporting our commitment to responsible investment through ESG reporting. What You Will Be Doing Reporting to the Investment & Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the financial integrity of the Pension Fund. Your core responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting & Accounts Lead the compilation: You...

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Leicestershire, who are seeking to appoint an Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This would be a Temporary to Permanent position working Monday - Friday office based.  A unique opportunity to become available to be part of a pro-active and forward thinking business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function.  Commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire. Main role of Finance Assistant  The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation and weekly reporting. The successful applicant will be undertaking various Financial tasks with an analytical...

About the Role Connect2Hackney is looking for a detail-oriented and financially astute Pension Fund Accounts Officer to join the London Borough of Hackney on an interim basis. Hackney is home to a diverse community and a thriving workforce. Behind our people is a robust Pension Fund valued at approximately £2.2 billion. We are looking for a dedicated professional to help steward these assets, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, reconciled, and reported with absolute precision. This is more than just a number-crunching role, it is a chance to work at the heart of the Council's financial reporting, interacting with high-level Fund Managers and supporting our commitment to responsible investment through ESG reporting. What You Will Be Doing Reporting to the Investment & Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the financial integrity of the Pension Fund. Your core responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting & Accounts Lead the compilation: You...

This is an initial 3-6 months role with the strong chance of it going permenant. General Purpose To provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the Finance Manager while assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This role will help ensure efficient financial processing, with a particular focus on meeting month-end deadlines, delivering accurate month-end reporting, and maintaining effective communication across the finance team and wider business. The successful candidate will have strong all-round accounting knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and prior experience working under pressure. Key Duties and Responsibilities Month-End & Reporting * Assist with month-end close processes to strict deadlines. * Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments. * Ensure all month-end schedules are completed accurately and on time. * Assist with Fixed Asset Register to account for monthly additions, disposals, etc. * Assist...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Soham who are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an office-based role, and you will need to have experience in a similar position. Typical duties include: • Supporting both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions • Processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments • Raising sales invoices and monitoring customer accounts • Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer and supplier accounts • Resolving invoice queries and discrepancies in a timely manner • Assisting with credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments • Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records • Supporting with month end processes and reporting requirements • Maintaining the accounting system and ensuring data is accurate and up to date • Providing general administrative support to the finance team where...

I am recruiting for a Senior Accountant -Transactions. The role will be for 6 months and could pay up to £400 p/day. The role will be hybrid (1 day p/week in the office) and is based in the home counties. Main duties include: Carry out the daily, monthly and quarterly treasury operations as required Assist in maintaining robust treasury management policies and procedures for the Council (e.g. TMSS, TMPs & TMSs) review for appropriateness and recommend changes to ensure effective control and management of treasury risks and activities; Maintain the Council's liquidity position by managing cash surpluses as per Council's investment policies and strategies. Lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams: in all aspects on a day-to-day basis. This includes effective communication via regular 1-2-1's, setting annual targets and carrying out staff appraisals, holding regular section meetings, contributing to their individual training and development plans, and...

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be supporting a growing Birmingham based organisation with their recruitment of a Financial Accountant to cover a period of Maternity Leave, on an initial 9 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with UK financial regulations and standards and running the month end close process. Key Responsibilities will include: * Preparing monthly financial statements in accordance with IFRS. * Maintaining and reconciling the general ledger and subsidiary accounts. * Ensuring the accuracy of all financial reporting and that company cashflow is being managed efficiently and effectively. * Reviewing and supporting on payroll submissions and pension submission completion. Complete variance analysis against budget/forecast and prior year. * Supporting the Year End Audit, ensuring all data and monthly processes have...

Exciting Opportunity: Part-Time Bookkeeper 🌟 Are you an experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys getting stuck into the numbers and making a real impact? Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support their busy business and help streamline financial processes during an exciting period of growth and development. 📍 Location: Wood Green (with hybrid working available after the initial training period) 📅 Contract Details: * Start Date: ASAP * Hours: Full-time during the first training week * Ongoing: Part-time, initially 3 days per week * Hybrid Working: A couple of days working from home available after training * Flexible working arrangements Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Bookkeeper who enjoys the day-to-day management of finance functions. You'll work closely with the business owner, taking ownership of core bookkeeping responsibilities, helping with year-end preparation, supporting VAT processes, and implementing more...

An AAT Level 4 qualified Management Accountant is required for a 12‑month maternity cover role. You will support the Financial Controller and senior finance team, producing accurate management information and ensuring effective financial processes and controls. Key Responsibilities * Weekly reporting including sales data, KPI packs and performance metrics using advanced Excel. * Period‑end accounts including journals, accruals, repayments, cost analysis and commentary. * Departmental spend analysis with clear explanations of variances against budget. * Balance sheet reconciliations including payroll control accounts and weekly payroll journals. * Audit support assisting with year‑end requirements. * Fixed asset register maintenance including capex review and depreciation. * VAT returns preparation and reconciliation of control accounts. * Financial pack preparation including intercompany postings and final reporting. * General finance support including...