26 retail assistant jobs found

Customer Service Assistant Location: Tyldesley Department: Customer Service Contract: Temporary – 3 Months Reports to: Customer Service Representative The Role An established organisation based in Tyldesley is seeking a capable and organised Customer Service Assistant to join their team on a three month temporary contract. This position plays an important part in ensuring customer operations run smoothly. You will focus on accurate order processing, forward planning of despatches and clear communication around shipments. By taking ownership of structured, process led tasks, you will enable the wider Customer Service team to concentrate on managing key accounts and more complex customer requirements. This role would suit someone who enjoys working methodically, takes pride in accuracy and understands the importance of getting the detail right. Key Responsibilities Order Management and System Processing Accurately enter and manage customer orders within CRM and ERP...

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Leicester (Hybrid Working Available) Up to £30,000 pro rata Temporary initially, with Potential for Permanent We are recruiting a Part-Time Bookkeeper to join a fast-growing organisation based in Leicester city centre. This is a temporary opportunity for 2-3 months initially, with strong potential to become permanent.  It is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys supporting a growing business. With transaction volumes rising, the finance team requires additional support to strengthen credit control, improve cash flow, and ensure accurate, well-maintained ledgers. Key Responsibilities: Managing credit control and reducing debtor days Processing high-volume sales invoices Allocating payments and reconciling accounts Cleaning up and organising financial ledgers Supporting the preparation of management accounts Assisting with an upcoming system migration to Xero About You: Proven experience in credit control and bookkeeping Confident...

Role: Accounts Assistant Duration: Temp ongoing (excellent chance to be made permanent) Location: Manchester (Wythenshawe), (Mostly remote working) Hourly pay Rate: up to £20.67 per hour umbrella The role My client is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their UK Finance team in South Manchester. This role supports the Europe Shared Services function and focuses on accurate, timely processing across accounts payable and receivable. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial control and clean accounting records. The role is temporary initially, but if made permanent the company always supports progression as seen with many other teams members in the organisation. Key responsibilities Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct approval and coding Post bank transactions and complete daily bank reconciliations Run payment cycles and resolve supplier queries Review and process expense claims Post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations Prepare...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established organisation based in Sedgefield on a 6-month temporary basis. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is confident managing end-to-end purchase ledger processes. Key Responsibilities: * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently * Matching, batching and coding invoices * Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly * Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs * Assisting with month-end procedures, accruals and prepayments * Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required About You: * Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable position * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines * Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams *...

Role: Finance Assistant Salary: £26,403 (pro rata) Contract: 3-6 Months (with potential to go permanent) Location: Sheffield - S1 Hours: Full Time (Flexi-time available) We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join a public sector organisation in Sheffield on an initial 3-6 month contract, with strong potential to become permanent. Key Responsibilities: Support the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance Input and verify salary changes, statutory payments and deductions (PAYE, NI, pensions) Assist with balancing payroll and resolving discrepancies Maintain accurate financial and employee records Support pension administration processes Assist with reconciliations and general finance administration Respond to payroll and finance-related queries About You: Previous experience in a finance and/or payroll role Good knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments Strong Excel skills and attention to detail Able to manage confidential...

Payment Officer Location: Hybrid basis - 2 days per week onsite at Rugby Town Hall Hours: 37 hours per week, 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Pay: £13.47 per hour PAYE Contract Length: 2 months, temporary basis About the Role Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Rugby Borough Council, for a detail?oriented Payment Officer to support a busy finance team on a temporary basis. You will ensure accurate processing of payments, invoices, cash, and financial records while providing support across various financial functions. Key Responsibilities Process and distribute invoices. Prepare bank payments and cheques for various council services. Resolve returned or cancelled payments. Set up new suppliers and update records. Handle petty cash, including balancing and recouping. Support internal and external customer queries. Chase outstanding invoices and GRN tasks. Raise and cancel purchase orders. Maintain CIS records and submit returns to HMRC. Process ad hoc cash...

Accounts Administrator Are you ready to dive into a dynamic role where your skills will shine? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Administrator to support their finance team for a temporary contract. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love tackling diverse tasks, this opportunity is for you! Contract Details: Position: Accounts Administrator Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time 8:30am-5:00pm Hourly Rate: £14.80 per hour Key Responsibilities: As an Accounts Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within the finance department. Your responsibilities will include: Sales & Production Administration: - Collate and manage documentation from various sources, including customer purchase orders and vendor delivery notes. - Scan and upload documents to our computer system. Customer Communication: - Email monthly customer statements, collaborating closely with the Management Accountant and Accounts Assistant...

Role: Payroll Officer Location: Peterborough Duration: 2 months (8 weeks) Salary: Up to £400 UMB per day (Dependant on experience) Sellick Partnership is exclusively recruiting a Payroll officer to join our reputable public sector organisation based in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively provide an efficient, accurate and timely payroll service. The duties of the Payroll Officer include: Assisting with performing all duties relating to the payment of salaries, and allowances including statutory and occupational pay scheme, allowances, and related deductions Maintaining all necessary records and input new employee records in preparation for running payroll Actively participate in the end-to-end payroll function Assisting with the completion of organisational and statistical returns relating to payroll information Support the development and maintenance of the HR and Payroll system, ensuring it is fit for purpose Work with the manager to provide a...

Financial Accountant |6 Month FTC | Year-End Support | £54.5K Pro rata Are you an experienced accountant with strong year-end expertise looking for your next contract opportunity? We are working with a Social Housing Association seeking a Financial (Year-End) Accountant to support their finance team during a critical reporting period. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to take ownership of year-end processes and play a key role in delivering accurate statutory and management accounts. The Role Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead and support the year-end close process, ensuring all financial reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time. Key responsibilities include: * Leading and supporting year-end close activities * Preparing and posting journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments) * Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies * Producing statutory accounts and audit schedules * Acting...

Job Advert: Credit Controller Location: Prudhoe Job Type: Full-time (35 hours a week) Salary: £28,000 Are you an enthusiastic and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is on the hunt for an Credit Controller to join their vibrant finance team! If you thrive in a supportive environment and are keen to develop your skills, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As an Credit Controller, you will play a vital role in keeping the financial wheels turning smoothly. Your duties will include: Accounts Assistant Duties: Assist with bank reconciliations and transaction postings Support month-end and year-end financial close processes Maintain and update financial records and documentation Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queriesCredit Control Duties: Monitor customer accounts to identify outstanding debts Chase overdue invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence Allocate incoming payments...

Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Salary: £28,972 Contract: 4‑month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full time The Role As the Income Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting customers and colleagues throughout the annual rent and service charge increase cycle. You will be the first point of contact for related enquiries, ensuring accurate information, clear communication, and efficient processing of essential account changes. Alongside this, you will support wider income‑related activities, helping keep accounts up to date and ensuring customers receive a smooth, responsive service. About You You will be someone who is: Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail Calm, professional and able to manage enquiries confidently A clear communicator who can handle customer queries with care Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment during peak activity Experienced using IT systems and updating...

Job Title: Temp Accounts Assistant Location: Studley, Warwickshire Salary: £13.21 per hour Job Type: Full-Time (6 weeks) Start Date: ASAP (immediate start available) Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm About the Role We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Studley, Warwickshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ledger experience who is confident in financial reporting and looking to start immediately. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function. Key Responsibilities Managing and maintaining purchase and sales ledgers Posting and reconciling invoices and payments Bank reconciliations Assisting with monthly reporting and financial summaries Supporting month-end processes Maintaining accurate financial documentation and records Assisting with ad-hoc...

Are you looking for a busy and rewarding payroll role within a supportive and welcoming team? This client is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly payroll department on a 12-month fixed term contract on a part time basis This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services. The Role As Payroll Assistant, you will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a collaborative and experienced team, your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the processing of monthly payroll Inputting and checking payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes Supporting with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner Maintaining accurate employee records Supporting pension administration tasks where required This is a busy role...

Payroll Specialist | Global Brand 6 Month FTC - Strong potential to go permanent 2 Days in office | West London Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience Lots of fantastic perks and benefits & opportunity We're partnering with a hugely recognisable, people-first brand to recruit a talented Payroll Specialist into their high-performing UK team of 5. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where payroll truly matters to the business. With responsibility for a large UK population (circa 10,000 employees), this role offers real ownership, exposure and the chance to work within a best-in-class in-house payroll function using ADP GlobalView. There is strong potential for this role to become permanent for the right person. The Opportunity You'll be a key member of the UK payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll while partnering closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:...

Assistant Management Accountant, Wythenshawe. Monday – Friday, Full Time. £40K DOE, Immediate start. Temp with potential to go Perm. Responsibilities: * Assisting with the preparation for the monthly Management Accounts * Dealing with Purchase Ledger accounts function of the business - ensuring all invoices are processed and recorded correctly * Making sure the Purchase Ledger team works towards supporting the attainment of the Management Accounts preparation deadlines * Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, including bank and payroll deduction accounts * Helping the Senior Management Accountant with reporting and developing appropriate Management Information - Including stock analysis and material and labour variances * Prepare schedules of overhead costs * Assisting with preparation of general ledger journals * Identify ways to improve with respect to efficiency, skills and quality consistency You will need to be experienced within Management...

Management Accountant (Part-Qualified) Location: Leamington Spa Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover Until end of December 2026 Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience) Pro Rata Overview of the Business We are currently recruiting for a Management Account (Part-Qualified) for a manufacturer of automotive parts, based in Leamington Spa. This role is ideally suited to a Management Accountant (Part-Qualified) who enjoys a hands-on position within a growing business. The successful candidate will support day-to-day financial operations, month-end processes, and cashflow management, working closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Reviewing and approving invoices and bills entered into the system by an Accounts Administrator Compiling cost estimates and customer quotes in line with internal processes Preparing and maintaining monthly management accounts Financial reporting, including maintaining existing financial...

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a highly entrepreneurial and rapidly growing business in west of Scotland in the recruitment of an assistant accountant on a 12-month maternity leave contract. Due to the rapid growth of the business, there is a high degree of probability that this role will become permanent in the fullness of time. The organisation is a standout business that few people will recognise today but will be a powerhouse within Scotland in the near future. Benefits include Medical Cover Health & Wellbeing Programme Gym Membership Free Parking Ability to buy/sell holiday The chance to become part of a business that will be a household name in years to come This vacancy, the result of a maternity contract and will report into one of the co-founding directors and will be office based 5 days per week. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the companies owners, one of which currently focuses on the...

Payroll Clerk | Tibshelf | Up to £40,000 DOE | 4-Month Fixed Term Contract | Full-time | Fully office-based Astute Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established company near Tibshelf for an experienced Payroll Clerk. This is a fully office-based role on a 4-month fixed-term contract within a busy, high-volume environment, managing the full end-to-end payroll cycle including P11D processing. This opportunity is ideal for a Payroll Clerk with proven experience in high-volume payroll who can manage all aspects of payroll accurately and efficiently. The Role As a Payroll Clerk, your responsibilities will include: * Full end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume workforce * Processing P11Ds and other statutory employee reporting * Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll documentation * Processing payroll adjustments, bonuses, and deductions * Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and company policies * Liaising with internal teams...

Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working for a leading business who are based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Due to expansion, they're now looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 6-month contract. The candidate will ideally be experienced with purchase ledger and be able to process a high volume of purchase invoices. The business offers some fantastic benefits, including the opportunity to work from home a few days per week. What will you be doing? Processing invoices for the group by following company procedures. Reconciliation of supplier statements and escalation point for query resolution. Responsible for clearing aged invoices and managing the timely processing of unapproved invoices. Point of contact for queries and escalations for Suppliers, supported by Senior members of the team. To support Senior team members of the team as and when necessary with ad hoc tasks. Prioritisation of workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all requirements are...

Our client, a prominent organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed. This is a unique opportunity to support financial operations within a highly specialised industry, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all accounting processes. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts Processing invoices and handling accounts payable and receivable Conducting monthly bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting Supporting budget preparation and expense management Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies Providing administrative support to the accounting team as required Job Requirements: Experience in accounting or a related field Strong understanding of financial and...