20 jobs found in Barnstaple

Finance Manager / Finance Director (12-Month FTC) Up to £80k DOE We are delighted to be supporting our client, a highly innovative international manufacturing / design business, in the search for a Finance Manager / Finance Director (12-month FTC). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager, Finance Director, or Interim Finance Lead to join a niche organisation specialising in engineered, ergonomically designed products with a global customer base. The Role – Finance Manager / Finance Director This Finance Manager / Finance Director position will see you take full ownership of the finance function, operating as both a strategic partner and hands-on lead within a growing international business. Key responsibilities include: * Full responsibility for the finance function as Finance Manager / Finance Director * Delivery of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and analysis * Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning...

A commercially astute dynamic qualified accountant is needed to join an established and growing multi-site organisation at their head office in Exeter as the Head of Finance on an 8 month contact to commence early May 2026, with potential for the post holder to take up the role on a permanent basis. This is not the average accounting role! It is a rare opportunity for a proactive qualified accounting professional to join an organisation that is leading the way in its sector and where you can genuinely make a difference to lives in local communities. Head of Finance – The Role As part of a friendly, dedicated senior management team, the Head of Finance is a critical role where you will be working at a strategic level, taking ownership of delivering a comprehensive finance function across all sites as well as providing financial guidance on commercial opportunities and cost saving measures. Duties will include: * Leading and developing the small finance team of 4. *...

Finance Assistant – Temporary Location: Exeter Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £27,263 per annum (pro-rata) Contract: Until end of September 2026, with potential to extend About the Role: PerTemps is recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. You’ll support both income and expenditure activities in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on accurate invoice processing, purchase ledger activity, and handling financial queries from internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, supporting payment runs, maintaining supplier records, assisting with reconciliations, raising sales invoices, and allocating receipts. The Ideal Candidate: We’re looking for someone with: Previous experience in a transactional finance role Good knowledge of accounting and financial administration processes Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Competent MS Office skills,...

BDS are recruiting for a Finance Assistant, dealing with Service Charges in Exeter The role focuses heavily on accurate and timely invoice processing, purchase ledger activity, and handling financial queries from internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for processing supplier invoices, supporting payment runs, maintaining supplier records, and assisting with reconciliations, alongside income-related tasks such as raising sales invoices and allocating receipts Key duties include; * Creating and maintaining property records within the property database, ensuring accuracy at all times. * Highlighting errors within the property database to the relevant departments for correction. * Adding, removing and amending of charges on tenancies when required. * Assisting with rent and service charge calculations. * Entering and processing data from invoices and other sources onto our accounting software. * Providing a frontline response to customers in...

Assistant Accountant - Vale of Glamorgan Salary of up to £16.00 per hour plus holiday pay Immediate Start!  Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be working with a client based in the Vale of Glamorgan, who is seeking a temporary Assistant Accountant to join its finance team for a period of circa 3 - 6 months.  Reporting into the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for providing accounting\bookkeeping duties and will also be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger and day to day banking across all group companies, including subsidiaries overseas. Main responsibilities to include: Set up and maintenance of supplier accounts. Processing the purchase ledger invoices including those in foreign currencies. Preparation of purchase ledger payment runs including payment of foreign currency invoices. Maintaining ledgers and preparing relevant financial reconciliations, collating information from supplier statements etc. Processing of bank payments using...

Temporary Senior Credit Controller – Standalone Role Cardiff Outskirts £16.50 - £18.00 Per Hour + holiday pay Are you an immediately available Credit Controller looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work independently, and take ownership of your work? This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic business. The role is being offered on a temporary basis to cover a period of sickness. What’s the role? You’ll be the go-to person for all things credit control across the business, managing the full credit ledger, cash collection, billing, and reporting. You’ll work directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, from finance teams to senior management, and enjoy the autonomy of a standalone role with minimal day-to-day supervision. Why this role is exciting: Standalone role – make decisions and drive improvements. Work with a growing, dynamic business undergoing exciting acquisitions. Manage your own workload, cash collection, and...

Senior Accountant Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £351.83 per day umbrella / £ 309.74 PAYE Inclusive / £276.38 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Somerset for a Senior Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to perform a range of advanced professional accounting activities, and provide financial advice and guidance, to support in delivering a comprehensive accounting and advisory service to budget holders, project managers and decision makers.  Key Responsibilities Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making on financial implications. Lead on the preparation and management of revenue and/or capital budgets, aligning financial planning with strategic objectives Monitor financial performance, identifying risks and variances, and...

Accounts Assistant (12-month FTC) Salary – £25K to £30K including benefits Location – Yeovil Hybrid –3 days office/ week plus flexible working hours T2M Resourcing are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a leading UK business based in the Southwest. This role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed term contract. As Accounts Assistant, this role will focus on stock accounting and report directly to the Stock Accountant. You will play a vital part in safeguarding stock through the implementation and maintenance of strong internal controls, while also supporting efficient day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for managing both month-end and business-as-usual processes, ensuring accurate stock valuations and delivering clear, insightful reporting. In addition, you will support group reporting submissions, assist with audits, and contribute to forecasting activities. As Accounts Assistant, your remit will include (but not be limited to) the following: * Ensure...

A charity based in Fishponds is currently recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join their team on an approximate 3-month basis. The role is to cover long term sick so very open-ended timescale-wise. Once initial training is undertaken, hybrid working is offered with the candidate being able to choose anything up to fully remote. Duties will include: * Setting up new employers * Dealing with HJRCM queries * Processing timesheets * Calculating SSP, SMP * Ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment * Issuing P60’s and P45’s Previous payroll experience is essential. The successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills and ideally have used NEST

We’re looking for a Senior Investment Administrator / Analyst to support investment operations, focusing on bonds, ISAs, and PEPs. You’ll act as a senior point of contact, ensuring accurate processing, reporting, and oversight. Benefits * Great transport links * Supportive team * Great local amenities * Career development opportunities * Can lead to a permanent role * Pension * 6-Month Contract with the Potential to Go Permanent Key Responsibilities * Oversee bond transactions, valuations, settlements, and reconciliations * Manage ISA & PEP records, transfers, and compliance checks * Produce reporting, MI, and analysis * Support audits and regulatory requirements * Liaise with custodians, fund managers, and internal teams * Handle complex queries and escalations Requirements * Strong investment administration / operations experience * Knowledge of bonds, fixed income, or gilts * Good understanding of ISA & PEP regulations * Financial...

Location: UK (Hybrid working available) Contract Type: Temporary | Full-time About the Role We are working with a large, multi-site UK organisation to recruit an experienced P11D Payroll Specialist. This role sits within a well-established payroll and reward function and is responsible for the accurate preparation, reporting, and submission of P11D and P11D(b) returns, alongside related HMRC compliance.This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong benefits-in-kind knowledge who enjoys working in a complex, high-volume environment and collaborating with finance, HR, and reward teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and submit annual P11D and P11D(b) returns in line with HMRC requirements Calculate and reconcile benefits in kind (e.g. company cars, fuel, private medical, accommodation, expenses) Ensure accurate application of Class 1A NICs and manage related payments Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather benefit and payroll data across...

Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Opportunities Bristol & Bath | April onwards Following an exceptionally busy Q1, the Hays Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Team is heading into Q2 with multiple live and upcoming assignments across the Bristol and Bath market. We are currently keen to connect with available and soon-to-be-available senior finance professionals who are considering their next interim, contract or project-based move from April onwards. Whether you're an experienced portfolio interim or exploring your next short-term opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Why register with Hays Senior Finance? We work with a broad range of organisations across the South West and are seeing growing demand for senior finance capability across transformation, change, BAU cover and critical projects. We can offer: Flexible working options - remote, hybrid and on-site roles Competitive day rates, typically ranging from £250 to...

Interim CFO / Interim Finance Director (Confidential Assignment) Public Sector | Hybrid | £600-£800 per day We are supporting a high‑profile public sector organisation with the exclusive appointment of an Interim CFO / Interim Finance Director to provide senior technical finance leadership during a period of significant scrutiny and change. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim to step into a high-impact, finite assignment, bringing calm, rigour and assurance at a critical point in the organisation's audit journey. The context The organisation is entering an especially important 25/26 year-end audit, with heightened external scrutiny and a strong focus on governance, assurance and quality. While the wider finance leadership team is commercially focused, there is a clear need for additional senior technical capacity to support the Financial Controller and ensure the audit process is delivered smoothly, robustly and on time. As such, this role will operate flexibly...

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant Pay rate: £17.58 per hour Location: Bristol City Centre Start: ASAP Duration: 1-month (temporary) Hours: 35-hours per week This Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for ensuring all invoices, disbursements, staff expenses, foreign currency transactions and recharges are accurately received, approved within budget and authorisation limits, and processed efficiently in line with the firm’s payment terms. You will ensure all financial postings are coded correctly to the appropriate matter or cost centre. Key Responsibilities: Process invoices, expenses and payments accurately in line with Accounts Payable controls Handle high volumes of transactions across multiple systems with exceptional accuracy Ensure compliance with VAT, GAAP and relevant financial regulations Post invoices to correct matters and cost codes within deadlines Support accurate general ledger coding with management accounts Build relationships with stakeholders and...

Interim Financial Controller (6-Month Contract) Location: Bristol (Hybrid) We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a well-established organisation based in Bristol for an initial period of approximately 6 months. This is a confidential opportunity, offering the chance to play a key role in both maintaining business-as-usual finance operations and driving meaningful improvements across the function. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting Responsible for full preparation of management accounts (budgeting/forecasting and reporting) Manage and support a finance team, providing leadership and development Lead on the delivery of month-end and year-end processes Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and systems Identify and implement efficiencies across the finance function Play a key role in finance team organisational design Support and lead various...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Interim Finance Transformation Lead Location: Poole (Onsite, 4–5 days per week) Contract: Interim (Full-time, 2–6 months possible extension) Reporting to: Fractional CFO / CEO About the Opportunity Vardey Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Finance Transformation Lead on behalf of a growing and evolving organisation. The business is entering a key phase of transformation—moving to a multi-entity group structure and strengthening its financial and operational foundations. The Role This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on driving finance transformation across systems, processes, and structure. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team. You will lead key projects to build a scalable finance function. The role is primarily project-focused, with day-to-day operations managed separately. Key Responsibilities * Lead finance transformation during the transition to a group structure * Support new entity setup, reporting structures,...

Interim Finance Transformation Lead Location: Poole (Onsite, 4–5 days per week) Contract: Interim (Full-time, 2–6 months possible extension) Reporting to: Fractional CFO / CEO About the Opportunity Vardey Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Interim Finance Transformation Lead on behalf of a growing and evolving organisation in Poole - Dorset - Near Bournemouth. The business is entering a key phase of transformation—moving to a multi-entity group structure and strengthening its financial and operational foundations. The Role This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on driving finance transformation across systems, processes, and structure. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team. You will lead key projects to build a scalable finance function. The role is primarily project-focused, with day-to-day operations managed separately. Key Responsibilities * Lead finance transformation during the transition to a group structure * Support new...

Location: Poole Salary: c £30,500 Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri (1 hour lunch) onsite only Benefits: 22 days, Pension, , on-site parking, Modern open plan offices, Free lunch every Friday, Company sick pay, Company social and corporate events Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our client who are a well-established and fast paced family run business who are now looking for an additional member of staff to join their busy, hardworking team on a fixed term contract basis. They are looking for a Credit Controller to join their team. The successful candidate must have Credit Control experience. This role is office based in their modern offices in Poole, Dorset. Your role will be to effectively manage and control debts. Responsible for collecting invoices and ensuring that credit given to customers is monitored whilst providing excellent customer service. The company prides itself on their customer service and this is a key role within their Business. You will need to be...

The Management Accountant role requires expertise in accounting and finance to support business operations and decision-making. The position is based in Bournemouth and focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis to stakeholders. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation, recognised for its focus on quality products and robust financial management. The company operates in a fast-paced environment and values precision and efficiency in its accounting and finance operations. Description Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with detailed commentary. Provide financial analysis to support key business decisions and strategic planning. Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Monitor and analyse variances, identifying areas for improvement. Support the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and...