44 finance assistant jobs found

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a fast paced internationally successful company based in Uxbridge who are enjoying rapid growth. You will provide financial and accounting assistance to the team during an 8 month contract. This is a hands on role and would suit someone who enjoys getting fully involved in a role and working as part of a busy team. This is a hybrid position. Duties & Responsibilities: Completing the monthly update of actual expenditure for Cost Reports assisting managers to analyze and explain their budget variances. Ensuring that all costs are recharged to the relevant projects each month. Business partnering the relevant teams Ensuring that vendor invoices are properly coded, authorized and processed for payment Liaising with Accounts Payable on all Payables issues - dealing with vendor enquiries etc. Requesting new vendor set up via vendor governance. Supporting corporate finance and production with reconciling expenditure...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Assistant to join a fast paced internationally successful company based in Uxbridge who are enjoying rapid growth. You will provide financial and accounting assistance to the team during an 8 month contract. This is a hands on role and would suit someone who enjoys getting fully involved in a role and working as part of a busy team. This is a hybrid position. Duties & Responsibilities: Accounts Payable: Setup Vendors in SAP, match PO's with invoices and process invoices for payment. Advise Treasury in advance of any urgent payment requests. Liaise with Accounts Payable on all Payables issues - dealing with vendor enquiries incl. statement reconciliation. Accounts Receivable: Setup Customers, Raise Sales invoices per Sales agreements. Assist in reconciling accounts receivable debt recovery. Bank Reconciliation: Review monthly bank reconciliation files from Corp team and provide commentary / coding for respective General...

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) Contract: Fixed-term, 15 months (Feb/March 2026 start) Salary: £26,500-£28,000 per annum, plus performance bonus Location: Central Bristol office (minimum two days per week) with flexible/remote working options Benefits: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), private medical insurance, life assurance Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (flexible working considered) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a renewable energy organisation, supporting finance operations within a growing and mission-driven business. The role provides broad exposure to day-to-day accounting in a collaborative, supportive team environment, ideal for someone looking to develop their career in finance. Key Responsibilities: Process purchase invoices, manage approvals, and assist with supplier onboarding, ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment. Prepare bank postings and reconciliations across multiple...

Morgan McKinley are supporting a well-established Education business during an important period of development and are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Assistant for an interim role. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position suited to someone who can step in quickly, maintain a strong control environment, and operate confidently within a busy London finance team. This role is paying £19 - £20 per hour doe on a temp-to-perm basis with hybrid working available. Responsibilities Manage and process day-to-day transactional accounting, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and staff expenses. Own balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and key balance sheet accounts. Support month-end close by preparing and posting journals, specifically focusing on accruals and prepayments. Drive process automation, identifying opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and streamline systems. Produce weekly payment runs for suppliers and employee expense...

Finance Assistant Newton Abbot Area (Mid March 2026 – December 2026) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm  Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced finance Administrator or have some knowledge working within accounts? We are recruiting on behalf of a Construction business who require an Finance Assistant to cover maternity leave for approximately nine months( which could go on longer) This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working within Purchase ledger and finance and is seeking work to start in the 4 weeks. Role Overview As Finance Assistant, you will support the finance team with transactional and operational finance tasks that keep the business running smoothly. You’ll be a key part of the team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong financial controls across everyday processes. Key Responsibilities • Accurately enter and process supplier invoices, ensuring all financial transactions are logged correctly. • Monitor and manage the finance inbox, supporting...

Finance Graduate - Treasury Office-based Up to £25,000 6-month FTC (strong potential to go permanent) We're recruiting for a Finance Graduate to join a growing finance team in a Treasury role. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in corporate finance/treasury, with exposure to cash management and financial controls. The role is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a genuine opportunity to go permanent. Study support will be provided once permanent. Key duties: Daily cash position reporting and bank reconciliations Supporting cash flow forecasting Processing and monitoring payments Liaising with banks and internal stakeholders Assisting with treasury reporting and controls Ideal profile: Finance / Accounting / Economics / Business graduate Strong numerical and analytical skills Good Excel capability Detail-oriented, organised, and keen to develop in treasury/finance

William Stobart & Son Appleton Thorn (Office Based) Permanent | Full-Time £25,000 – £30,000 per annum Company Overview William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage business operating a modern fleet across national distribution routes. The business supports a broad customer base across logistics and transport sectors, delivering reliable and time-sensitive services. Finance plays a central role in maintaining commercial control, working capital discipline and operational performance. Due to continued growth and internal development, we are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Appleton Thorn office. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working closely with the wider Finance Team. Role Summary This is a hands-on Accounts Assistant position with exposure across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and core transactional finance processes. You will be responsible for maintaining...

Temporary Bookkeeper - Security Sector (Egham) Start Date: ASAP Type: Temporary Assignment, part time (either 3 full days or 5 half days) Location: Egham Industry: Security Services About the Role We are supporting a well‑established organisation within the security sector in their search for a Temporary Bookkeeper who can start immediately. This role will provide essential support to the finance function, focusing on core bookkeeping duties. Please note: no journal posting required. Key Responsibilities 📌 Bookkeeping & Financial Administration Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks Process customer invoices accurately and promptly Raise supplier invoices and maintain supplier accounts Allocate payments received and paid, ensuring accurate reconciliation Handle credit control duties, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining debtor records 📌 General Finance Support Maintain organised financial files and documentation Liaise with suppliers and internal teams...

Sewell Wallis is working with a dynamic South Yorkshire business based in the centre of Sheffield. My clients are leaders within the educational sector, and due to increased workload, they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant for 14 weeks. This company ideally want this Accounts Assistant assignment to start before the end of February and run up until the end of May; it could be extended. What will you be doing? Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the general ledger and timely approvals in line with company policies. Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (three-way matching) to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/cheques/wire transfers) while maintaining strong cash flow controls. Performing monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances promptly. Maintaining and updating purchase order records, ensuring proper authorisation and budget alignment. Liaising...

Temporary Finance – Accounts Payable Location: Redditch Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Contract Length: Minimum of 3 weeks Start Date: Immediate Overview We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Payable Finance Assistant to support our client based in Redditch. This role has been created due to an increased workload and requires someone who can start immediately. The assignment will run for a minimum of three weeks, with the possibility of extension depending on business requirements. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices Managing supplier queries via email and phone Reconciling supplier statements Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required Skills & Experience Required Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or finance role Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills...

Accounts Assistant Newton Abbot Area (Mid March 2026 – December 2026) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm  Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced finance Administrator or have some knowledge working within accounts? We are recruiting on behalf of a Construction business who require an Finance Assistant to cover maternity leave for approximately nine months( which could go on longer) This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working within Purchase ledger and finance and is seeking work to start in the 4 weeks. Role Overview As Finance Assistant, you will support the finance team with transactional and operational finance tasks that keep the business running smoothly. You’ll be a key part of the team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong financial controls across everyday processes. Key Responsibilities • Accurately enter and process supplier invoices, ensuring all financial transactions are logged correctly. • Monitor and manage the finance inbox, supporting the team...

William Stobart & Son Appleton Thorn – Office Based £25,000 – £30,000 | Permanent | Full-Time Company Overview William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage and logistics business operating across national transport networks. With a reputation built on reliability, operational control and financial discipline, we support a diverse commercial customer base across multiple sectors. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our finance function and are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at our Appleton Thorn office. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger processes within a high-volume haulage environment. This role requires accuracy, pace and commercial awareness. You will ensure supplier invoices are processed correctly and on time, payment runs are prepared efficiently, and supplier accounts are maintained accurately. You will also support wider...

Sewell Wallis is pleased to be working with a well-established accountancy practice on the outskirts of Sheffield, South Yorkshire (near Derbyshire), who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team within a smaller practice and work with a variety of clients. They are ideally looking for someone with previous experience working in an accountancy practice, but are more than happy to consider candidates with industry backgrounds, provided they are confident with varied transactional duties and have experience liaising directly with clients. Whilst full time would be preferable, they can consider part time applicants as well. What will you be doing? Day to day bookkeeping tasks, including processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently. Posting invoices, payments and receipts onto Xero, Sage & FreeAgent. Managing banking tasks, including...

Senior Accounts Assistant - Folkestone Location: Folkestone Salary: £15.00 PH Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time About the Company Our client, a well‑established and growing business based in Folkestone, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of core accounting tasks, support month‑end processes, and play an integral role in a busy finance function. The Role As the Senior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a range of transactional and reporting duties. Your day-to-day will include: Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities Preparing and posting journals Bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations Assisting with month‑end and year‑end processes Monitoring aged debt and supporting credit control when required Preparing VAT returns and supporting other statutory reporting Supporting the Finance Manager...

Assistant Accountant (Temporary to Permanent) Location: Milton Keynes WSR is recruiting for a Temporary to Permanent Accounts Assistant for our esteemed client in Milton Keynes. Job Title: Assistant Accountant Role type: Temporary - Permanent Location: Milton Keynes Pay rate: £17.50 - £20.50 p/h WSR is recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our esteemed international client based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who is studying or part-qualified AAT or CIMA, looking to further develop their finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. Our client is a well-established international organisation with a UK finance function supporting multiple group entities across the UK and Europe. This role offers excellent exposure across the accounts function in a broad, hands-on position within a stable and growing business. The Role This position plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of...

Interim Accounts Assistant | Machynlleth | Hybrid | £15 – £18 per hour | Temporary Seymour John is supporting a fast‑growing organisation in a vibrant outdoor‑focused community. This interim position is ideal for someone experienced, hands‑on, and able to quickly step into a busy finance function. The Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Assistant to manage day‑to‑day financial operations and ensure accuracy across all ledgers. You’ll support the finance lead and keep core accounting processes running smoothly during a period of increased workload. Key Responsibilities * Maintain accurate financial ledgers * Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable * Reconcile bank and credit card accounts * Prepare and issue invoices; support credit control * Process purchase invoices * Complete VAT returns * Maintain compliant financial records * Support payroll (PAYE & pensions) * Assist with month‑end reporting * Provide information to...

There are multiple temporary positions available, and there will be permanent roles for suitable candidates further down the line. This company offers 2 days per week home working. Client Details Our client is a national business, very well established, and a household name. Description Process purchase invoices and ensure accurate coding to appropriate accounts. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Prepare payment runs and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and update systems as required. Assist with month-end tasks, including ledger reconciliations and reporting. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal teams to resolve issues. Support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.Profile A successful Purchase Ledger Assistant should have: Previous experience in an accounting or finance role. Strong...

There are multiple temporary positions available, and there will be permanent roles for suitable candidates further down the line. This company offers 2 days per week home working. Client Details Our client is a national business, very well established, and a household name. Description Process purchase invoices and ensure accurate coding to appropriate accounts. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Prepare payment runs and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and update systems as required. Assist with month-end tasks, including ledger reconciliations and reporting. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal teams to resolve issues. Support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.Profile A successful Purchase Ledger Assistant should have: Previous experience in an accounting or finance role. Strong...

Job Title: Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller Location: London - Salisbury House, London Wall EC2M 5SQ Work type - Must be in the office 3 times a week Job Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Assistant to support our finance team with invoicing, customer payments, account reconciliations, and general AR-related tasks. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a growing company in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. ️ Key Responsibilities Monitor customer accounts for outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments Assist in account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Apply incoming payments accurately to customer accounts (e.g., bank transfers, direct debits) Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions Respond to customer queries regarding invoices or account balances Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes Assist with AR reporting and ad hoc finance tasks as...

On behalf of Serious Fraud office (SFO), we are looking for an Assistant Transaction Manager (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in London 2 days per week (hybrid) The Finance team provides support to all operational and non-operational teams across the SFO in managing their budgets, forecasts and accruals, and ensuring that that they have the right financial and management information and support to enable them to manage their resources effectively. The team also maintains the SFO's Finance system, Oracle Fusion, and ensures that all income and expenditure transactions are processed promptly and effectively, and that appropriate financial records are kept. As Assistant Transaction Manager You will be responsible for organising the workload of the accounts payable / receivable team, overseeing the lifecycle of the payables process, from requisition to payment, ensuring a smooth and accurate payment process with robust checks, segregation of duties and internal controls....