10 jobs found in Barnstaple

Chief Accountant A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an exceptional Interim Chief Accountant to lead its technical accounting function and steer the delivery of a complex and high-profile Statement of Accounts - Spencer Clarke Group is supporting the council in identifying a seasoned professional capable of operating at a senior strategic level. What's on offer £500+ per day, Inside IR35 (negotiable, dependent on experience) Hybrid working 3-month initial contract 37 hours per week, 09:00-17:00About the role The Chief Accountant serves as the council's professional lead for financial accounting, overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio that includes the Statement of Accounts, treasury management, VAT and Tax, banking, insurance, asset accounting, and the chart of accounts. You will ensure excellence in the council's financial control environment, act as the senior technical advisor on accounting regulation, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality...

Pension Fund Payroll Manager A Local Authority in the South West who are looking to appoint a talented Pension Fund Payroll Manager on an interim basis are working with Spencer Clarke Group to find the successful candidate. What's on offer: Hourly Rate: £26 - £35 per week (negotiable based on experience) Please submit your CV with the rate you require Remote working 3-6 Month Initial Contract Contract type: Contract, full time Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 About the role: Based in the South West (Hybrid): The Council is seeking an experienced interim Payroll Manager to lead its pensioner payroll service, overseeing more than 16,000 monthly BACS payments worth around £100m per year. This is a key post within the Pension Fund, ensuring all payments are accurate, timely and fully compliant with statutory requirements. The role will also be responsible for planning and delivering the transition of the pensioner payroll from the Council's payroll system onto a new integrated pensions...

Job Brief: Accounts Payable Clerk Location: Bridgend (office-based) Rate: £14.00 – £14.50 per hour Start: Immediate Duration: Minimum 3 months Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be supporting a business in Bridgend with the recruitment of a temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to provide essential support to the finance function. This role is ideal for someone methodical, organised, and confident handling routine transactional tasks. An immediate start is required, and the role is fully office based. Working as part of a small close knot team the role will involve the below duties – Printing off emailed invoices and statements Stamping each invoice and assigning account codes using the in-house Opera accounting system Manually checking purchase order files to confirm goods have been received Logging invoices on Excel where goods have not yet been received Reviewing previously received invoices, matching them to purchase orders, and updating spreadsheets General...

Accounts Assistant Location: Sbarc | Spark, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 1+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £14.13 Per Hour Job Ref: OR18766 Job Responsibilities Work with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner to manage financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls. Help prepare revenue budget estimates and close accounts monthly and quarterly. Monitor expenses and prepare grant claims and statistical returns. Manage income billing, track payments, and oversee cash flow processes. Oversee purchase requisitions, PO generation, and invoice processing. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of general ledger transactions. Manage banking arrangements, including reconciliations and cash flow forecasting. Assist with VAT account reconciliations and monthly VAT returns. Contribute to improving financial processes and systems. Support equality of opportunity and comply with health and...

Payroll Clerk – Plymouth Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies. This is a temp-perm full-time role based in Plymouth, working Monday to Friday, 08:45–17:30. The Role Assist with the 4-weekly payroll process. Input and check data for starters, leavers, and changes. Produce payroll reports and resolve queries. Support projects and ensure compliance with payroll legislation. General admin duties as required. What You’ll Need Previous payroll experience in a busy team. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Good communication skills and a proactive approach. Flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team. Benefits Pension scheme Long service awards Employee discount Cycle-to-work scheme If this is the job for you, apply now

Management Accountant (Temporary - Approx. 3 Months, Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Morgan McKinley is supporting a long-standing Bristol SME with the appointment of an experienced Management Accountant who can join them on a 3-month interim contract. For the right person, there's every chance this could convert into a permanent opportunity - but if you're simply looking for a solid contract to get stuck into, that works too. We're looking for someone who can start within a maximum of 2 weeks' notice and who has genuine end-to-end management accounts experience within an SME environment. The finance team is hands-on, supportive, and busy, so you'll need to be confident picking work up quickly and running with it. What you'll be getting involved in: Full ownership of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records Variance...

Chief Accountant - Wiltshire Council Salary: £400 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Months + Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA148JN Job Details A team manager responsible for a small team of specialist and professional staff in a discrete service or a large team of operational staff within the same service area. There may be more than one postholder at this level within the same functional or service area but each within a defined specialism. Will have responsibility for management of a direct budget for staff resources. Will report to a L3 head of service or a director. This role is a technical lead for the Councils accounts. It will report to the Director of Finance who is the professional lead reporting into the Corporate Director. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Providing high quality financial accounting and strategic management information in relation to the functions performed by the team. This role leads...

Immediate Start Available Pension Fund Payroll Manager - Wiltshire Council Salary: £215 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Months + Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA148JN Job Details Office based, but may involve some travelling to other council buildings. We are looking for cover for our Pension Fund Payroll Manager. You will be responsible for leading a small team, administering the payroll for our 20,000 pensioners, using a payroll system which is integrated into our pensions administration system (Altair). You will be responsible for ensuring that all appropriate checks and controls are operating effectively, meeting payment and HMRC deadlines, and supporting the rest of the team. Organisational support job family overview: Delivery of services to support the Council and its partners in longer term; corporate compliance, contracting, planning, performance, policy and strategy. Focus on the business and service...

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a well-established business based in Chippenham to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong, recent AP experience who is available to start within one week. Key Responsibilities As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you will support the finance team with day-to-day invoice processing and supplier management, including: Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching and coding invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Preparing and processing payment runs Responding to supplier queries in a timely, professional manner Supporting month-end close activities Ensuring internal controls and processes are followed at all times About You To be considered, you must have: Recent, hands-on experience in Accounts Payable Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good communication skills and the ability to handle supplier...

Position: Accounts Receivable Clerk Contract Type: Temporary Location: Gloucester Hours: Full-time Start Date: Immediate Rate: From £12 per hour Role Overview We are looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer records, and ensuring all invoices are raised and collected in a timely manner. This role requires someone who can quickly adapt, work efficiently, and support the team during a busy period. Key Responsibilities Raise and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule Allocate and process incoming payments Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances Perform account and statement reconciliations Handle customer queries promptly and professionally Maintain up-to-date and accurate records within the finance system Support month-end processes as required Liaise with...