11 general assistant jobs found

Job title: Payroll and HR Assistant (12 month FTC) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE) Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a varied role with a primary focus on payroll administration, alongside broader HR support responsibilities. Working within a busy HR function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll while supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Liaise with an external payroll provider to ensure payroll information is submitted and processed correctly. Input, maintain and audit payroll data, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, absence records, maternity leave and holiday pay calculations. Investigate payroll discrepancies and...

About the Role Connect2Hackney is looking for a detail-oriented and financially astute Pension Fund Accounts Officer to join the London Borough of Hackney on an interim basis. Hackney is home to a diverse community and a thriving workforce. Behind our people is a robust Pension Fund valued at approximately £2.2 billion. We are looking for a dedicated professional to help steward these assets, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, reconciled, and reported with absolute precision. This is more than just a number-crunching role, it is a chance to work at the heart of the Council's financial reporting, interacting with high-level Fund Managers and supporting our commitment to responsible investment through ESG reporting. What You Will Be Doing Reporting to the Investment & Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the financial integrity of the Pension Fund. Your core responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting & Accounts Lead the compilation: You...

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Leicestershire, who are seeking to appoint an Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This would be a Temporary to Permanent position working Monday - Friday office based.  A unique opportunity to become available to be part of a pro-active and forward thinking business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function.  Commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire. Main role of Finance Assistant  The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation and weekly reporting. The successful applicant will be undertaking various Financial tasks with an analytical...

About the Role Connect2Hackney is looking for a detail-oriented and financially astute Pension Fund Accounts Officer to join the London Borough of Hackney on an interim basis. Hackney is home to a diverse community and a thriving workforce. Behind our people is a robust Pension Fund valued at approximately £2.2 billion. We are looking for a dedicated professional to help steward these assets, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, reconciled, and reported with absolute precision. This is more than just a number-crunching role, it is a chance to work at the heart of the Council's financial reporting, interacting with high-level Fund Managers and supporting our commitment to responsible investment through ESG reporting. What You Will Be Doing Reporting to the Investment & Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the financial integrity of the Pension Fund. Your core responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting & Accounts Lead the compilation: You...

This is an initial 3-6 months role with the strong chance of it going permenant. General Purpose To provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the Finance Manager while assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This role will help ensure efficient financial processing, with a particular focus on meeting month-end deadlines, delivering accurate month-end reporting, and maintaining effective communication across the finance team and wider business. The successful candidate will have strong all-round accounting knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and prior experience working under pressure. Key Duties and Responsibilities Month-End & Reporting * Assist with month-end close processes to strict deadlines. * Prepare journals, accruals and prepayments. * Ensure all month-end schedules are completed accurately and on time. * Assist with Fixed Asset Register to account for monthly additions, disposals, etc. * Assist...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Soham who are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an office-based role, and you will need to have experience in a similar position. Typical duties include: • Supporting both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions • Processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments • Raising sales invoices and monitoring customer accounts • Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer and supplier accounts • Resolving invoice queries and discrepancies in a timely manner • Assisting with credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments • Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records • Supporting with month end processes and reporting requirements • Maintaining the accounting system and ensuring data is accurate and up to date • Providing general administrative support to the finance team where...

Interim Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant (Short-Term Contract) Location: Redruth (2 days per week on-site) Duration: Up to 3 months (with potential extension) Start: ASAP The Opportunity Hays are currently supporting a business based in Redruth who require an Interim Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Financial Controller to assist with day-to-day transactional finance tasks during a busy period. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance operations Performing bank reconciliations and managing bank transactions Maintaining the sales ledger and supporting credit control processes Producing supplier statements and reconciling supplier accounts Entering financial data accurately into the system Assisting with general bookkeeping and transactional finance duties Supporting month-end processes where required Experience Required Proven...

Exciting Opportunity: Part-Time Bookkeeper 🌟 Are you an experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys getting stuck into the numbers and making a real impact? Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support their busy business and help streamline financial processes during an exciting period of growth and development. 📍 Location: Wood Green (with hybrid working available after the initial training period) 📅 Contract Details: * Start Date: ASAP * Hours: Full-time during the first training week * Ongoing: Part-time, initially 3 days per week * Hybrid Working: A couple of days working from home available after training * Flexible working arrangements Role Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Bookkeeper who enjoys the day-to-day management of finance functions. You'll work closely with the business owner, taking ownership of core bookkeeping responsibilities, helping with year-end preparation, supporting VAT processes, and implementing more...

An AAT Level 4 qualified Management Accountant is required for a 12‑month maternity cover role. You will support the Financial Controller and senior finance team, producing accurate management information and ensuring effective financial processes and controls. Key Responsibilities * Weekly reporting including sales data, KPI packs and performance metrics using advanced Excel. * Period‑end accounts including journals, accruals, repayments, cost analysis and commentary. * Departmental spend analysis with clear explanations of variances against budget. * Balance sheet reconciliations including payroll control accounts and weekly payroll journals. * Audit support assisting with year‑end requirements. * Fixed asset register maintenance including capex review and depreciation. * VAT returns preparation and reconciliation of control accounts. * Financial pack preparation including intercompany postings and final reporting. * General finance support including...

Accounts Assistant Ashton-under-Lyne 12 Month Rolling Contract - Perm We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support a growing finance team in a busy and fast-paced environment. This role will involve invoice processing, reconciliations, month-end support, and maintaining accurate financial records. Key Responsibilities * Process supplier invoices and journals * Prepare accruals and prepayments * Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations * Support month-end processes * Investigate invoice queries and discrepancies * Maintain accurate finance records and documentation * Assist with VAT and overhead reporting Requirements * Previous Accounts Assistant or finance experience * Strong Excel skills * High attention to detail * Experience with ERP systems such as Navision or Business Central preferred * Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively What We Offer * Competitive hourly rate * Supportive team environment...

Assistant Management Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC) 22–30 hours per week (25 hours ideal) | £32,000 - 35,000 FTE Flexible working pattern | Hybrid working available We’re working exclusively with a well-established regional education group to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant into their central finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role has arisen due to internal maternity cover within the finance team, creating an opportunity for someone to step into a broad, hands-on management accounting role with excellent support and a structured handover period. This is a genuinely flexible, part-time opportunity offering autonomy over how your hours are worked, alongside a varied remit supporting financial management across multiple academies. It would suit someone who values work-life balance and is looking for a role where they can make a meaningful contribution without the pressure of a high-intensity corporate environment. The role Reporting into the...