14 jobs found in Torquay

Our client, a prominent player within the defence industry, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. This involves supporting daily tasks, performing key month-end activities, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted for accurate and timely monthly actual reporting Support the business in ensuring cost allocation to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres Work with Business Partners to support daily business requests and queries Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts Support the external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation and evidence gathering Document processes to aid the reduction of single point failures and allow for holiday cover Support the reporting role to develop more efficient processes, especially in budgeting Identify and communicate any cost risks...

Accounts Assistant Yeovil Contract - 12 Months £24.00 per hour Umbrella ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Accounts Assistant to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company. The Role: Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted to deliver accurate and timely monthly actual reporting Support the business in ensuring cost allocation is to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres Working with Business Partners to support daily Business requests and queries Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts Support external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation in advance and sampling request evidence gathering Document processes to aid reduction of single point failures, allow for holiday cover Support reporting role to build in more efficient processes and high accuracy, especially budget process Identify and communicate any cost risks and opportunities throughout the year to assist in accurate...

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to provide accounting support to two internal teams, onsite at a large helicopter manufacturer, based in Yeovil.  This Assistant Accountant role is initially set up for a 12 month temporary contract and is subject to review after this. Your role will be to support the day to day tasks, including performing key month end, budgeting and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved with a high level of accuracy. The main roles will include but not be limited to: ·         Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted to deliver accurate and timely monthly actual reporting ·         Support the business in ensuring cost allocation is to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres ·         Working with Business Partners to support daily Business requests and queries ·         Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts ·         Support external audit process where required, particularly...

Morson Edge are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to work on the behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. The primary purpose of this role is to provide accounting support to the Industrial Performance & Operations Team. To support day to day tasks including performing key month end, budgeting and reporting processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved with a high level of accuracy. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure costs are analysed and accruals posted to deliver accurate and timely monthly actual reporting • Support the business in ensuring cost allocation is to the correct cost elements/functional cost centres • Working with Business Partners to support daily Business requests and queries • Contribute to the timely delivery of the annual operating cost budget and forecasts • Support external audit process where required, particularly with audit preparation in advance and sampling request evidence gathering • Document...

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...

The Role * Lead finance transition planning and delivery of all go-live activities * Manage cutover processes including accruals, prepayments, provisions and opening balances * Support validation of financial data and opening balances * Design budget structures and monitoring frameworks * Support development of management reporting across services * Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure budget ownership * Act as a finance SME across transition workstreams * Deliver training and guidance to budget holders and managers * Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams About You Essential: * CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) * Strong financial accounting background within public sector, housing, or similar * Proven experience supporting finance transformation, system changes or restructures * Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, reporting and chart of accounts * Experience working with...

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...

Transition Accountant Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary Salary: £45,091 - £48,226 FTE Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in Somerset for a Transition Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support a major merger with a local authority, playing a key role in ensuring financial readiness for this transition. This will include supporting the design and implementation of systems, structures, and processes across both companies, and stabilising operations post-transition. Key Responsibilities Lead finance transition & go-live readiness: Plan and deliver all finance activities for transition, including cutover, opening balances, risk management, and hands-on support during go-live and stabilisation. Oversee financial systems & reporting: Redesign chart of accounts, support system configuration, data migration, and ensure robust reporting,...

Our prestigious client based in modern spacious offices in Poole is looking for a Credit Controller to join the busy office-based Finance team. This is initially for a 3-month short term contract with the potential to go permanent. Purpose of Credit Controller role: Effectively manage and control debts. Responsible for collecting invoices and ensure that credit given to customers is monitored whilst providing excellent customer service. Job Responsibilities for Credit Controller: * Act as a main point of contact for customer account queries * Reconciliation, managing customer portals and integration * Review new and existing accounts for creditworthiness, setting or suggesting appropriate terms and credit limits, considering previous history, credit agency and trade references and other relevant sources of information * Effectively review, manage and collect customer accounts, prioritising to maximise cash flow whilst minimising risk exposure (bad debts) * Resolve invoice...

CMA is supporting our Bournemouth based client who currently have a requirement for a Payroll Assistant to join their finance team to support during their busy period within their organisation.  Our client is looking for an experienced payroll professional who can come in and 'hit the ground running', an immediate start is on offer. What will the Payroll Assistant role involve? Processing a large employee payroll as part of a close-knit payroll team Ensuring any employee queries picked up by email or over the phone are resolved professionally Processing starters and leavers accurately and efficiently End to end payroll including pension calculations Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Assistant vacancy: Confident IT user and experience using various payroll packages, previous knowledge of using iTrent in beneficial End to end knowledge of payroll processing including pensions and starter and leavers administration Credibility when talking through queries with employees in order...

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Part-Time) Job Purpose: To support the Finance Team by undertaking transactional finance processing and general administrative duties in line with company procedures. Contract Details: Part-time role: 20 hours per week Working pattern: Wednesday & Friday + 1 potential additional day Contract: 6 month temporary role with potential to become permanentKey Responsibilities: Raise sales invoices and payment applications in line with customer requirements Issue sales ledger statements and manage customer invoicing queries Process purchase invoices and resolve supplier queries Reconcile purchase ledger statements monthly and produce query reports Prepare weekly subcontractor payments Complete monthly CIS reconciliations and submissions to HMRC Manage petty cash and company credit card reconciliations Reconcile bank accounts on Sage or similar systems Run financial reports and distribute to relevant departments Provide general finance and...

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 Financial Controller UK Financial Services | Transformation Environment The Opportunity A high‑impact interim role for a senior finance professional to own and safeguard financial reporting during a critical transformation phase. You'll act as the accountable owner of reported results, providing confidence, control and leadership across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, robustness and compliance with UK GAAP Delivery of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts, including leading audit engagement Treasury and cashflow management: forecasting, liquidity oversight and cash controls Maintaining a strong control, governance and audit framework; drafting technical accounting papers for senior committees Close partnership with FP&A to align actuals, budgets and forecasts; ownership of entity and business‑unit financial statements Active contribution to finance transformation, systems enhancement...

Interim Senior Life Accountant | 6 Months | Life Insurance An Insurance client is needing an Interim Senior Accountant. This will be an autonomous role, looking for a professional who can walk in and manage the day-to-day ledger and month-end close. If you have: -Life Insurance experience -Operational Accounting expertise (Journals, Ledger close, and Month-end) -A "Safe Pair of Hands" approach If you are available or coming to the end of a contract, please get in touch