64 assistant accountant jobs found

Assistant Accountant - Ongoing Temporary Role, Daventry, £18 per hour Our client, a local manufacturing Company are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager on an ongoing temporary basis. As the Assistant Accountant your responsibilities will include: * Purchase ledger management * Bank reconciliations * VAT returns * Balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting with month end * Ad hoc finance duties It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and have proficient Excel skills. In return our client offers flexible working pattern (office based), onsite parking and a close knit, friendly and supportive team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to support the accounting and finance department. The role is based in Leeds and offers a temporary position with a focus on ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis. Client Details Our client is a reputable organisation within the industrial and manufacturing industry. They operate as a medium-sized company, providing essential products and services with a strong focus on efficiency and precision. Description Assist in preparing financial reports and statements for review. Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Support the month-end and year-end closing processes. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions. Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable. Assist with budget preparation and forecasting activities. Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations. Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance team as...

Assistant Accountant – Bodmin – Temporary Assignment (circa 6-8 weeks initially) 💼 Salary: Competitive (Temporary Hourly Rate) 📍 Location: Bodmin, Cornwall 🕒 Hours: 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday 📅 Start: ASAP Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for your next short-term opportunity within a fast-paced business environment? This temporary assignment offers the chance to join an established organisation in Bodmin, supporting a busy finance team during a key operational period. We are working with a valued client, supporting them to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis for circa 6-8 weeks initially, helping to bridge a short-term gap within the finance function. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will be working across multiple areas of finance, gaining exposure to a busy and supportive environment where accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued. What You’ll Be Doing ✔ Supporting the preparation of monthly and year-end...

Graduate Finance Assistant (Early Careers / Junior Finance Role) 📍 Location: Loughborough (Hrybid 2 days WFH, 3 days office) 🕘 Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (flexible start from 9:00am) 📄 Contract: 12‑month fixed term 💼 Department: Finance - Supply Chain About the role This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance graduate or early‑career professional to start building a career in supply chain and operational finance within a large, fast‑paced international organisation. As a Graduate Supply Chain Finance Assistant, you'll support the finance team with reporting, analysis and forecasting across areas such as transport, operations and inventory. You'll receive structured training, hands-on exposure to real business data, and the chance to learn from experienced finance professionals. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with numbers, are confident using Excel, and want to develop your finance career in a commercial environment. What you'll be doing Help prepare weekly and...

12 Momnth FTC Why Join Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, Greencore is one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we employ over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Our products span every meal occasion, and in FY25 our shared passion helped deliver combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct-to-store network ensures fresh and frozen food reaches thousands of stores every day. To support this scale, we are delivering a significant transformation through our Making Business Easier (MBE) programme, and this role is a key part of making that change land successfully. Role Purpose: Prepare financial reports and historical financial performance information to enable others to identify exceptions which require further action Key Accountablities: Reconcile...

Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for an Assistant Management Accountant to work on the behalf of our Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position to work on an ongoing contract. KEY ACCOUNTABILITES: • As Assistant Tax Accountant, you will report to the Senior Tax Manager assisting with the monthly compliance around UK and International Indirect tax reporting and Employer duty compliance for the Leonardo UK Ltd legal entity. • You will be an integral part of the tax team supporting the day-to-day tax matters which typically include VAT and overseas equivalents, PAYE and other ad hoc duties. Typical tasks will include: - • Preparation of monthly UK and International VAT returns • Perform monthly reconciliations on all Employee Benefits in Kind with any irregularities investigated and followed up. • Assist with P11d, PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations, statistical returns and ad hoc requests for information. •...

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...

FJA are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant for a period of 12 months with our client based in the Rossendale area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established and organised finance team, working closely with all areas of the business, particularly Directors and the Senior Management team. This role can be offered on a full time or a part time basis (e.g school hours) Benefits in the role of Management Accountant: * Salary up to circa £50,000 DOE * Flexible working hours and early Friday finish * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure * Full time or part time hours available * Fully collaborative work environment / team As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the company, working closely with Directors and the management team. You must be a confident self-starter and be able to communicate effectively with senior...

Nicholas Howard have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to join a fast growing tech and defence client on an initial 3 month interim basis. As the business continues to scale, we are expanding the finance team and looking for a well rounded Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to support on a wide range of responsibilites across operational finance. The ideal candidate will be flexible, used to working in fast paced and scaling environments, and where there is a need to be proactive and take the initiative to problem solve as well. You will get great exposure across Accounts Payable, day-to-day finance ops and process, reconciliations, expenses management, payroll support, on month-end activities, as well as supporting budgeting and forecasting. We are looking for positive and ambitious candidates with good technical/excel skills, keen to join an innovative and fast moving client. The role is hybrid in Cambridge, within easy reach of...

Accounts Payable Assistant £25,000 – £27,000 | Permanent 37 Hours per Week | Flexible Working | Monday to Friday We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to join our busy Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider Accounts Department, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function and supporting the wider finance operation. Key Responsibilities * Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner * Maintaining the invoice approval system in line with authorised controls * Preparing and processing supplier payments (BACS/cheques) * Setting up supplier accounts and dealing with supplier queries * Reviewing and reconciling supplier statements * Performing bank...

Finance Assistant 📍 Kintore, Aberdeenshire 💷 Up to £35,000 (DOE) 📄 Temp to Perm 🏡 Hybrid Working Available The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant / Finance Assistant to join a well-established engineering business based in Kintore. This role offers exposure across a broad finance function and would suit someone looking to develop their skills within management accounts and reporting, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts Support month-end close processes Prepare and assist with VAT returns Support payroll processing Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts Post journals, accruals, and prepayments Assist with financial reporting and analysis Support wider finance team with day-to-day accounting duties Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a finance / accounts role Understanding of month-end processes Experience with...

Interim Management Accountant Birmingham (1 day per week on site) Up to 4 days per week | Flexible hours £200–£250 per day The Opportunity Eaton Syalon are supporting a small charity with a big heart in Birmingham, who are looking to appoint an Interim Management Accountant to support their Head of Finance over the coming months. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a purpose led organisation where you can make a genuine impact, working closely with a small, dedicated team. The environment is collaborative, hands-on, and flexible. Ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while supporting broader financial oversight. The Role Working directly with the Head of Finance, you will support across core financial activity, including: * Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting * Cash flow management and forecasting * Providing oversight of day-to-day transactional finance (supported by a Finance Assistant) * Assisting with post-audit...

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our growing team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional with strong construction industry experience and a solid understanding of management reporting, project accounting, and intercompany processes. Key Responsibilities * Preparation and completion of monthly Management Accounts * Production of accurate financial reports and analysis for senior management * Management and reconciliation of Work in Progress (WIP) * Processing and management of intercompany invoicing across group companies * Allocation and apportionment of overheads between affiliated businesses * Monitoring and reporting on project Profit & Loss performance * Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records within SAGE 50 * Preparation and maintenance of complex Excel spreadsheets, reports, and formula-driven analysis * Supporting budgeting,...

Role Overview We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support the day-to-day payroll and administrative functions within a busy rail recruitment environment. The role involves processing timesheets, payroll data entry, purchase order management, compliance administration, and supporting the smooth running of workforce operations across multiple rail projects. The successful candidate will work closely with recruitment consultants, operations teams, clients, and rail workers to ensure payroll accuracy, timely processing, and compliance with rail industry standards. This role is initially temporary, with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent position. Key Responsibilities * Processing weekly payroll information for temporary rail workers and contractors * Accurate data entry of timesheets, hours worked, rates, expenses, and shift information * Inputting and managing Purchase Orders (POs) within internal systems * Checking and validating...

Are you the type of person who loves finance… but also loves variety in your day, solving problems, organising, supporting people, improving processes and becoming someone who can be relied on? This is not your typical Accounts Assistant position. Yes, you need a solid understanding on accounting principles. But this role is ideal for someone who is looking for a range of responsibilities, more involvement across a business, and the opportunity to grow into a hugely valued support person, within a brilliant team. You could be: Someone with an Accounts Assistant background wanting broader exposure Someone who has studied AAT and understands the key accounting principles but no longer wants a traditional finance path Someone who enjoys finance but also loves organisation, operations and problem solving Someone looking for a role where no two days look the same Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a genuinely fantastic business with a welcoming and long-standing team,...

We’re on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant to join an expanding finance team in the manufacturing industry on a contract basis. This is a chance to play a behind-the-scenes role in a world-class organization aiming to make history. You'll be joining a high-performance business, driven by the mindset of excellence, precision, and winning! What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll be at the heart of the finance operations, working closely with a small team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Responsibilities include: Processing high-volume Accounts Payable invoices quickly and accurately Managing credit card reconciliations and supplier queries Supporting month-end processes Various reconciliations Assisting with purchase order processing, bank reconciliations, and supplier statement matching Ensuring financial records are immaculate and audit-ready Who You Are: This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment and wants to be more...

Part‑Time Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist 3 days per week | 9am-5pm 📍 Brentwood We are looking for a friendly, capable payroll and bookkeeping professional who enjoys what they do and takes pride in getting the detail right. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes structure, values flexibility, and wants to be part of a supportive, down to earth team. 👋 About the role You will be handling payroll for a workforce of up to 100 people, alongside general bookkeeping duties to keep everything running smoothly. As well as payroll, you will help answer day to day bookkeeping and finance queries and get involved with VAT and tax return work. Experience with rental tax returns would be a real bonus, but not essential. ✅ We are looking for someone who: Has solid payroll experience for up to 100 employees Is confident with bookkeeping and understands VAT Can handle queries with calm professionalism Is comfortable preparing or assisting with tax returns Communicates...

Interim Group Financial Controller Gloucestershire (3–4 days on-site, including 1 day in London) 9-Month Contract £400–£500 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance. Key responsibilities: Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting process Managing and developing a small finance team in 2 locations Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow...

The Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger focus) will play a key role in managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. This 12 month temporary contract requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills. Client Details The company is recognised for its efficient and reliable services. It values precision and accuracy in its financial operations to support its growing client base. Please note that this is an office based role with onsite parking. Description Process and maintain accurate sales ledger records. Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively. Generate and distribute invoices to clients in a timely manner. Monitor and chase outstanding payments to ensure timely collections. Assist with preparing financial reports and statements as required. Support the accounting & finance department with administrative tasks. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial...

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to provide short‑term cover for up to 6-8 weeks to support with a busy period for a business in St Helens. Immediate start Client Details This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced Accounts Payable Clerk role supporting the team as with internal transitions. It will be a busy period, so we need someone confident, adaptable based in St Helens who can commit for 6-8 weeks. Description The Accounts Payable Clerk duties include: Full end‑to‑end invoice processing (high volume) Supporting payment runs Working on-site within the finance team Helping maintain stability during a period of system change Assisting with day‑to‑day AP queries as required. Profile A successful Accounts Payable Clerk should have: Immediate start Strong Accounts Payable experience SAP experience is essential Comfortable with multi‑currency payments (desirable) Someone who is adaptable, calm and capable during system change Fully available to work on-site Job...