15 assistant accountant jobs found

Role: Assistant Accountant Location: Crawley Job Type: Contract (12 months) Day Rate: £210 - £230 per day (inside IR35) Role Purpose We are working with a client who is strengthening their finance function and require an Assistant Accountant on an interim basis to support performance reporting, analysis, and business partnering across the organisation. This is a high-profile role that will provide exposure to operational teams, senior stakeholders, and key financial processes. The Assistant Accountant will play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate management information, driving performance improvements, and providing insightful analysis to aid decision-making. You will work closely with a supportive finance team while partnering with the wider business to improve financial processes and reporting. Key Responsibilities for the Role: - Understand and contribute to Performance Packs in Power BI, using key metrics to support performance improvements...

Financial Accountant 12 month maternity cover contract Salary: up to £55k depending on experience Location: Tower Bridge/London Bridge Hours: 37.5 hours a week. After training the role will offer hybrid working. What they offer: Performance-Linked Bonus: Pension Scheme: A 3-5% employer contribution for your long-term security. Healthcare Benefits: Private healthcare and Death-in-Service cover Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays. Team Culture: Monthly Kudos programmes, quarterly social events, and free onsite gym access. Paid volunteer days Perks: Weekly Friday lunch, unlimited office snacks, and a company mobile phone and premium laptop (MacBook Pro or ThinkPad). Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy organisation? We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our clients finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis (maternity cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to their mission...

Assistant Finance Manager Opportunities - Capital & Treasury 📍 Hybrid | 3‑Month Contract | 36 Hours (Mon-Fri) 💰 £500 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Office: Dockside, Newham - 2-3 days in office per week Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership-focused, high‑impact role within a forward‑thinking local authority? Two exciting Assistant Finance Manager positions-one in Capital and one in Treasury-are now available on an initial 3‑month contract. These roles are ideal for candidates with strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of public sector finance, and the confidence to support complex strategic decision-making. 🔎 About the Roles As an Assistant Finance Manager, you'll support the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality financial insight, oversight and guidance across your designated area. These are hands-on leadership roles, managing up to 22 FTE (including matrix/project teams) and directly line-managing up to 4 staff....

We are recruiting on behalf of a client based in Stourbridge for an Interim Finance Manager to join them on a fixed-term contract. This is a 4–6 month interim position, with flexible working hours available for the right candidate. The salary is circa £40,000 per annum (pro rata). The role is primarily office based, although there may be the opportunity for occasional hybrid working. An immediate start is available, subject to DBS clearance. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management of the college’s finance function, providing accurate, timely financial information and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. The role will involve managing a small finance team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the Trust. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage, and support a small finance team of two, ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and deadlines are met. * Oversee the day-to-day operation of the...

Kinetic PLC are delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of Finance Specialists to support a finance team during a key transition period. This is a 6-month initial contract with potential extension and may lead to a permanent position. Immediate start is required. This role is ideal for someone with at least 3 years' experience in finance and/or accountancy, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, supporting day-to-day finance operations including payments, journal entries, and month-end close activities. Experience with SOPs and SAP (or similar financial systems) is essential. Working Hours * Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week) Assignment & Pay * 6-month initial contract * Immediate start * £22 per hour * Potential extension / permanent opportunity Key Duties * Support month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness * Prepare and process journal entries * Perform account reconciliations and maintain...

Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Office-based, Doncaster Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (approx. 12 months) Salary: Competitive (above National Minimum Wage) Start Date: ASAP About the Role Power & Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Doncaster-based team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function, with responsibility for processing timesheets from a bespoke system, preparing purchase orders and invoices, and providing financial administration support for our growing rail and infrastructure workforce. Key Responsibilities * Preparation and processing of weekly timesheets * Submitting staff hours to the payroll provider on a weekly basis * Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry * Managing contingent staff and contractor records *...

Financial Analyst (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Watford | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional looking to fast-track your experience in systems, group reporting, and transformation projects? CP Holdings are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Group Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in an exciting finance transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a major system implementation while developing strong technical and commercial finance skills. The opportunity You’ll be part of Project Darwin, supporting the rollout of OneStream, a leading consolidation and financial planning tool used across the group. Working closely with finance stakeholders, project teams, and implementation partners, you’ll gain real-world experience that goes far beyond a traditional analyst role. This role is ideal for someone studying towards a professional accounting...

This temporary Accounts Assistant role requires a motivated individual to support the Accounting & Finance department with daily operations. The position is based in Dorset and offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and professional environment. Client Details The employer is a respected organisation, known for its professional standards and commitment to excellence. As a small-sized company, they focus on delivering quality results and fostering a collaborative workplace. Description Assist with daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable. Reconcile bank statements and maintain accurate financial records. Support the preparation of financial reports and statements. Handle invoice processing and ensure timely payments. Maintain and update accounting systems with accurate data entry. Respond to financial queries and provide administrative support. Assist with month-end and year-end financial procedures. Collaborate with the Accounting...

IT Asset Analyst (Field‑Based) £130 per day (Inside IR35) 3 months initially, with potential extension Barton upon Humber/Field-based with travel around Yorkshire An IT Asset Analyst is required to support our client's on‑site technology audits, inventory accuracy, and equipment rollouts across multiple business locations. This role is perfect for someone early in their IT journey who enjoys being out in the field, meeting people, and working independently. Responsibilities: Visiting sites to perform physical audits of laptops, desktops, SIMs, peripherals, and other IT equipment. Updating and maintaining the IT asset inventory/CMDB to ensure accuracy. Supporting IT equipment deployments, refreshes, and collections at various locations. Working with IT teams and local managers to resolve asset discrepancies. Assisting with stock checks, spares, and buffer inventory management. Coordinating secure disposal of IT kit according to company procedures. Producing simple reports and...

Accounts Assistant Temp-to-permanent £25,000 - £27,000  Monday to Friday (Apply online only)  Leicester  SF Recruitment are currently supporting a business in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join a small and supportive finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who is looking to develop their skills in a well-rounded role. The Role Reporting into the finance team, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate processing of transactions and maintaining high-quality financial records. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities Reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems Assisting with month-end processes, including journals and reconciliations...

Understood—straight to the point. Here is the scrubbed, anonymous version of that job specification, stripped of all specific names and branding while keeping the core requirements intact. Position Overview: Finance Analyst Location: Immingham Function: Support various financial activities across Volumetric Accounting, Transactional Accounting, and UK-based reporting. Core Responsibilities Multi-Disciplinary Support: Provide flexible assistance across three main pillars: Volumetric Accounting, Transactional Accounting, and Financial Reporting as business needs dictate. Reconciliations: Manage and resolve discrepancies in customer and vendor accounts, as well as physical stock locations across the UK. General Ledger: Execute balance sheet reconciliations for key general ledger accounts. Data Management: Handle journal preparation, entry, and month-end reporting cycles. Collaboration: Act as a liaison with corporate headquarters on ad hoc queries and support internal...

Job Title: Revenues Manager This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction and operational delivery of a high-quality Council Tax and Business Rates (NDR) billing and recovery service. You will lead the service to maximise collection rates, ensure statutory compliance, and drive digital transformation. Key Responsibilities * Leadership & Management: Directly manage seven Team Leaders, overseeing performance, addressing poor performance, and fostering professional development. * Strategic Oversight: Implement and review legislation, policies, and procedures for Revenues; provide expert advice to senior leadership and elected members. * Financial Accountability: Maximise income through accurate tax base monitoring and effective recovery actions. Manage delegated budgets and ensure the timely completion of statutory returns. * Service Delivery: Lead annual billing cycles, year-end processes, and five-yearly Business...

Financial Accounting Analyst - Immingham – up to £46,000 Chase & Holland are very excited to be working with one of Imminghams most prestigious companies in finding a Financial Accounting Analyst for a 12 month contract. This is a great opportunity in a well-respected and successful business. You will be responsible for financial accounting activities and supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit for multiple UK entities.   Financial Accounting Analyst Responsibilities: Assistance with the preparation of year end statutory accounts for several entities Assistance with UK statutory and group audits Completion of multiple balance sheet reconciliations Month end accounting activities Completion of various periodic internal and external (OFNS) questionnaires Assistance with wider financial accounting team responsibilities when required and undertaking ad-hoc accounting projectsRequired Skills & Experience: Later stages PQ or qualified accountant with...

Job Title:     Management Accountant 3-month contract (January Start) Location:     Paisley, Renfrewshire / Hybrid Working Salary:         £52,700 FTE   I’m delighted to be partnering once again with OneRen, having supported them through several key hires this year. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, Renfrewshire’s leading charity delivering sport, culture and leisure services across the region. With the hugely successful reopening of Paisley Town Hall this year and the highly anticipated relaunch of the Paisley Museum in 2026, OneRen is experiencing one of its busiest and most transformative periods. They’ve invested significantly in their people, places and programmes and now need an exceptional Management Accountant to support the Finance team through this peak period. This 3-month contract, starting January 2026, is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in financial...

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with one of our key clients, a leading construction business, to recruit a Senior Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious accountant to join a dynamic organisation, gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, and make a real impact within a growing business. The Role: As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the finance team, supporting operational and strategic financial management across the business. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have the opportunity to influence key financial decisions. Key Responsibilities: * Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting. * Assisting with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support decision-making. * Supporting cashflow management and providing recommendations to senior management. * Preparation of year-end audit files and...