51 assistant accountant jobs found

Assistant Accountant Shrewsbury Temporary – permanent Monday – Friday – 8.30 - 17.00 with half hour lunch Salary - £30,000 - £37,000 per annum (D.O.E.) Our Shrewsbury-based client has a vacancy for an Assistant Accountant on a temporary - permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role within the finance team. Acting as the technical lead for day-to-day accounting operations, you will go beyond routine data entry and take full responsibility for the trial balance, cash and bank processes, and month-end close. Positioned between the Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk and the Financial Controller, you will ensure that transactional data is not only accurate but also developed into valuable financial insight. Key Responsibilities * Month-End Preparation: Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring all ledgers are closed and providing the Financial Controller and external accountants with a clean, reconciled trial balance. * Bank & Cash...

Join a respected and growing business based in Poole, Dorset, as a Temporary Assistant Accountant. This organisation boasts a dedicated finance team and a progressive culture committed to excellence and continuous development. With a focus on operational efficiency and team support, this role offers a valuable platform to enhance accounting skills within an environment that values initiative and professionalism. The position provides immediate opportunities for those looking to make a tangible impact and potentially secure a longer-term career within the organisation. What will the Temporary Assistant Accountant role involve? Supporting the finance function with routine reconciliation activities to ensure accurate financial records Assisting with transactional processes such as banking and ledger postings Contributing to financial processes including VAT calculations, reporting and system projects Supporting process improvement initiatives and working closely with team members...

Assistant Accountant Location: Preston / Hybrid | Full-time | Practice-Based Role About the Role We're looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a friendly, forward-thinking accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys working closely with clients, developing their skills, and being part of a supportive and collaborative team. You'll be joining a modern firm that values transparency, flexibility, and personal development-offering a strong balance between professional growth and an enjoyable working environment. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns using cloud-based accounting software Preparation of year-end accounts to review stage Assisting with personal tax returns (training provided if needed) Supporting senior team members with client work and queries Maintaining accurate financial records and working papers About You Minimum 3 years' experience within an accountancy...

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

Assistant Management Accountant to work on a temporary - permanent basis Salary : £35,000- £40,000 Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham Responsible for providing support to the business, including analyzing performance and monitoring KPIs. Responsible for general accounting duties such as the month end reporting process, balance sheet control reconciliations and accurate processing of general accounting transactions. - Responsible for the analysis of tooling project costs, project outturn forecasts and sales and margin trading - Maintain and reconcile balance sheet controls - Preparation and processing of general ledger journals - Review and update standard costs, including material COGS and BOMs - Responsible for the maintenance of the ERP system and the Sage Financials system. - Support stock control process - Raise sales invoices from delivery notes and tooling, project and ad-hoc sales invoices as required - Process purchase invoices into the accounts system with...

Assistant Management Accountant (9-Month Fixed Term Contract) SF Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a Nottingham-based business to recruit an **Assistant Management Accountant** on a **full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract**. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well-established organisation and support the finance team during a key period. Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end activities and providing valuable insight to stakeholders across the business. Salary & Benefits **£32,000 - £36,000 DOE** * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Hybrid working - 3 days working from home * Free on-site parking The Role You will be responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and supporting the production of accurate financial reporting. This role...

This Assistant Management Accountant role in the retail industry offers an excellent opportunity to assist with financial operations and provide crucial support for budgeting and reporting. Based in Okehampton, this fixed-term position is perfect for professionals seeking to contribute to a thriving accounting and finance team. Client Details The hiring company is a small-sized organisation within the retail industry, known for its commitment to quality and operational excellence. They take pride in fostering a professional environment that focuses on delivering exceptional results. Description Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely reporting to stakeholders. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards. Collaborate with internal teams to monitor operational costs and profitability. Reconcile balance sheets and oversee general...

Part-Time Temporary Credit Control Assistant – Rochdale Our client based in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Credit Control Assistant to join their team on a part-time, temporary basis. Depending on business needs and workload, this role could lead to a longer-term or permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Salary: £16.00 per hour Hours: Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday, typically between 10:00am and 3:00pm. To be considered for this position, you must be able to demonstrate previous experience within credit control, accounts, or payroll functions. Key Responsibilities Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email. Managing customer queries and resolving invoice disputes. Maintaining sales ledger and credit control records. Calculating sales ledger reserves for monthly management accounts. Producing reports, statements, and customer account status updates. Assisting with purchase ledger duties and providing cover for the Company Accountant when required....

Admin / Data Entry Assistant Location: Longtown Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment Pay Rate; £12.71 per hour We are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented Admin / Data Entry Assistant to join a busy team in Longtown on an ongoing temporary basis. Finance experience would be advantageous, although not essential for candidates with strong administration and data entry skills. Key Responsibilities Accurate data entry and administration tasks Processing and reconciling high volumes of invoices Maintaining records and ensuring data accuracy Supporting finance and administration functions Delivering excellent customer service at all times Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and financial controls Following all site rules, company regulations, and relevant legislation Reporting any health & safety concerns, incidents, or accidents promptly Maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and...

Payroll Manager (SOLE ROLE) | 3-6 Months Temporary Assignment | Hybrid 650 - using ADP IHCM - fully outsourced | Time and attendance - Kronos My client, a prestigious and luxury establishment are seeking a Payroll Manager to start immediately. They successful candidate must have a multi sited experience with a strong focus on time and attendance, time sheet management, different shift patterns Key Responsibilities: Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day payroll operations, including timely and accurate preparation of payslips and payments for all contractual obligations, while maintaining robust internal controls. Lead the coordination and management of the implementation and ongoing operation of the ADP payroll system, ensuring seamless integration and process optimization. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including tax and employment laws, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. Prepare and submit relevant tax returns and ensure...

Accounts Assistant Shrewsbury 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working Salary £26,000 About the Role: This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation on a 6-month contract, supporting a key finance project. Following a recent system migration, the business is looking for additional support to review and resolve historic balances held on their legacy system ahead of its decommissioning. Key Responsibilities: * Review outstanding sales ledger balances and process refunds where required * Retrieve supporting documentation from the legacy finance system * Investigate historic debtor balances and take action to resolve or recover amounts * Liaise with internal departments and external contacts to progress queries * Identify unrecoverable balances and support write-off recommendations * Maintain clear and accurate records of all investigations Skills and Experience:...

Technology Billing Assistant Location: Hybrid We're seeking a Technology Billing Assistant for a key client of ours, two days a week on site in Bath. Key Responsibilities Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment. Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Maintain and update spend and cost reporting. Support financial administration and process improvements. Analyse billing and asset data to identify trends and potential savings opportunities. Act as a point of contact for billing-related queries. About You Previous experience in a billing, finance, administration, or similar role is beneficial. Strong Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft 365 skills. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Comfortable working with large volumes of data. Strong communication and organisational abilities. Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new systems and processes. What's on Offer...

Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant Crawley | Full-Time | | Immediate Start We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team up to 3 months temporary contract. This is a office based role. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented finance professional who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support across the purchase ledger function. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching and coding invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Handling supplier queries via telephone and email Preparing payment runs and ensuring payments are made on time Maintaining accurate supplier records Assisting with month-end processes and account reconciliations Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice and purchase order queries Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required About You Previous...

Are you a recent Accounting or Finance graduate looking to kick-start your career? Do you have strong Excel skills and a proactive, can-do attitude? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Client Details We are working with a well-established organisation within the education sector who are looking to appoint a Finance Graduate on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive finance team with real potential for long-term development. Description This position will give you valuable exposure to core finance operations. Responsibilities will include: Processing high volumes of sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently Raising invoices and managing billing queries Maintaining accurate financial records and systems Supporting cash allocation and reconciliation activities Liaising with internal teams to resolve discrepancies Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks Profile We are looking for someone who...

Accounts Payable Administrator Hybrid working available £12.71 per hour Monday - Friday We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking for a hybrid role in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices Resolving invoice queries with internal teams and external suppliers Reconciliation of supplier statements Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the wider finance team where required Requirements: Minimum 2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively Confident communicator, both written and verbal...

We are recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team. This role will focus on payment processing and treasury administration and is initially offered until the end of October 2026, with the possibility of extension. Key Duties: Processing company payments, including foreign payments Running payment reports Entering payments into online banking systems Handling employee and supplier queries Supporting the purchasing card programme Raising journals in SAP Assisting with reconciliations and audits Providing general administrative support to the finance teamAbout You: Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills Experience using SAP or a similar accounting system Familiar with online banking platforms Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team

Finance Assistant | Hybrid | Fixed Term up to 8mths | up to £28,000 The Company My client is in the professional services sector Key skills & experience Essential requirements and skills: * Attention to detail, and work to strict deadlines are also a must. Specific duties include: * TM (disbursements) mailbox management within SLAs – Meeting SLA requirements of all emails acknowledged within 1hr offering then an expected time of full reply. * Prompt invoice processing for TM disbursements * Prompt processing through use of Corpay, for any applicable TM disbursements. * Payment run set up for disbursement related suppliers. * Prompt payment posting into Practice Management System. * TM Disbursements supplier statement reconciliations * SharePoint reconciliations alongside investigating status 7 – AP to check * Dealing with all TM (disbursements) queries * Write off process, including reviews/ approvals/ investigation and payments * Daily...

Purchase Ledger Clerk | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | £26,000 per annum | Temporary to Permanent| Full-Time | Fully Onsite Astute Recruitment are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Kirkby-in Ashfield. This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys working in a busy finance department and has strong accounts payable experience. Key Responsibilities: * Processing high volumes of purchase invoices * Matching, batching and coding invoices * Reconciling supplier statements * Investigating and resolving invoice queries * Preparing payment runs * Maintaining accurate supplier records * Assisting with month-end procedures * Liaising with suppliers and internal departments The Ideal Candidate: * Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience * Strong reconciliation skills * Excellent attention to detail * Ability to manage a high-volume workload * Good...

Make an Impact in Public Sector Finance We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services that support strategic decision-making across the organisation. You’ll work closely with budget holders, senior leaders, and service areas, helping drive financial performance, improve systems, and ensure strong governance and compliance. What You’ll Be Doing As a Finance Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations, providing both hands-on support and strategic insight. Your role will include: * Acting as a trusted finance partner to Budget Holders and Managers, providing expert advice and guidance * Supporting budget setting, financial planning, and forecasting activities * Monitoring financial performance, analysing variances, and helping identify efficiencies and savings * Assisting in the preparation of statutory annual...

Sewell Wallis are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a successful and growing business based on the outskirts of Bradford (Northwest), on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend to 6 months depending on business requirements. Working with a portfolio of well-known brands, this business has experienced significant growth and continues to go from strength to strength and they pride themselves on their collaborative culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and is available to start immediately. Experience using Sage200 is also highly desirable. What will you be doing? Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Managing utility invoices and ensuring costs are correctly allocated across multiple entities and business areas. Supporting payment runs, ensuring payments are processed within...