5 results for Governance Assistant in Birmingham, Birmingham

Assistant Accountant

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Radley (Abingdon) to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will receive a salary of up to £35,000 plus attractive benefits including hybrid remote working and free lunch! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operation of the purchase and sales ledger functions.</li><li>Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.</li><li>Ensure VAT is accounted for correctly across all transactions.</li><li>Manage daily banking activities, including processing receipts and payments.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Monitor outstanding debtor balances and proactively follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Maintain effective relationships with parents, customers and other stakeholders while managing collections.</li><li>Prepare and post monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.</li><li>Proven experience managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.</li><li>Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.</li><li>Experience posting journals, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Strong bank reconciliation and cash management experience.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated.</li><li>Reliable and dependable with a strong sense of accountability.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzcxODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-25T17:11:30Z

Finance Assistant

Redditch, Worcestershire
remote
Temporary
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Location: Redditch Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Working Pattern: Office-based, 5 days per week<h3>The Role</h3>We are recruiting for a Financial Assistant / Trainee Management Accountant to join a busy finance team on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their management accounting skills within a supportive environment.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Processing and maintaining Accounts Payable transactions accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Assisting with month-end processes and management accounting activities.</li><li>Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries.</li><li>Supporting financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).</li><li>Using Excel to analyse data, prepare reports, and support the wider finance function.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li>Previous experience within a finance or accounts role.</li><li>Strong Accounts Payable experience.</li><li>Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is essential.</li><li>Competent Excel skills, including working with formulas and financial data.</li><li>Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.</li><li>Eagerness to learn and develop within a finance team.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term potential.</li><li>Full-time, office-based role in Redditch.</li><li>Opportunity to gain exposure to management accounting responsibilities.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS43ODg0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-15T15:16:51Z

Management Accountant

West Midlands, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Management Accountant</h1><h3>Build your future. Don't just fill another finance role.</h3>£50,000-£55,000 + Study Support | Black Country | ManufacturingSome finance roles help you close the month.This one will help you build a career.We're recruiting on behalf of one of the Black Country's most respected manufacturing businesses. An Investors in People award winner, this organisation has built its reputation by investing heavily in its people, its technology and its manufacturing capability. Here, development isn't something that's promised at interview-it's something that's funded and delivered.If you're a part-qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant with manufacturing experience and the ambition to become a Finance Manager or Financial Controller, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.<h2>Why this role is different</h2>The person you're replacing has progressed their career, creating an opportunity for someone equally ambitious to follow the same path. From day one, you'll be encouraged to think beyond the numbers. You'll work alongside senior leaders across manufacturing and operations, attend management meetings, contribute to commercial decision-making and become a trusted business partner within the organisation. Along the way, you'll receive significant investment in your professional development, including external coaching, leadership development and continued study support for anyone still completing their professional qualification.<h2>What you'll be doing</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Business partnering with Manufacturing and Operations Managers</li><li>Producing meaningful management information that supports commercial decisions</li><li>Costing, margin analysis and profitability reporting</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems</li><li>Supporting automation and AI-led process improvements</li><li>Leading improvement projects that make a genuine business impact</li><li>Becoming an influential member of the wider management team</li></ul><h2>We're looking for someone who</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Is studying towards, or has recently qualified in, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Has experience working within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Enjoys solving problems and improving processes</li><li>Wants to move beyond producing reports and become a commercial finance professional</li><li>Is curious, ambitious and excited by continuous learning</li><li>Can build relationships with operational stakeholders across the business</li></ul><h2>We know great candidates don't always tick every box</h2>Research consistently shows that many talented professionals-particularly women-are less likely to apply unless they feel they meet every requirement. If this opportunity excites you, but you're wondering whether your experience is quite enough, we'd still love to hear from you. We're looking for potential, ambition and the right attitude just as much as a perfect CV. If you have manufacturing finance experience and a genuine desire to learn, we'll invest in helping you become the finance leader you want to be.<h2>In return</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£50,000-£55,000 salary</li><li>Full study support for part-qualified ACCA or CIMA accountants</li><li>Significant investment in external coaching and leadership development</li><li>Clear progression towards Finance Manager and Financial Controller</li><li>Join one of the Black Country's most respected manufacturing employers</li><li>Work with an experienced leadership team committed to developing future finance leaders</li></ul>This is far more than an Assistant Management Accountant position.It's an opportunity to accelerate your career, develop commercially, influence business decisions and build the skills needed to become a future finance leader.If you're ready for that next step, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODM3MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-23T09:01:53Z

Finance Assistant

Kidlington, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are proud to be exclusively representing a well-established and fast-growing organisation based in Kidlington, in their search for a permanent Finance Assistant to join a small, close-knit finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated & driven finance professional with strong credit control and accounts receivable experience to join a business that is scaling quickly, offering genuine scope for development and progression within the role.The RoleReporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Managing credit control processes, including chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining strong relationships with customers</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Processing sales ledger invoices and supporting the accounts receivable function</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Supporting accounts payable activity across the business when required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Liaising confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including customers and colleagues at all levels</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Providing broader support to the sales and admin teams as required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assisting with ad hoc finance duties as the team and business continue to grow</li></ul>About You<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Practical experience in credit control and accounts receivable is essential; accounts payable experience is desirable</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A confident, personable communicator who is comfortable dealing with a variety of stakeholders</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong customer service ethos with excellent attention to detail</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Able to work well within a small, fast-paced team environment</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Previous experience within a smaller organisation is preferred</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role, candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK without restriction</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Salary up to £32,000, dependent on experience</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Flexible working hours (choice of 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Fully office-based initially for training and onboarding, with hybrid working (up to 1-2 days per week from home) available at management's discretion thereafter</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Commitment to your personal and professional development</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, which increases annually with service, plus public holidays</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Enhanced sick pay and leave</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The opportunity to join a genuinely friendly, supportive team within a growing organisation</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Real scope for progression and development as the business continues to expand</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45NDc1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-24T15:59:59Z

Head of Transactional Finance

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Head of Transactional Finance. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to £80,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop the finance operations team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.</li><li>Oversee the AP function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and that all liabilities are captured and reported timeously.</li><li>Oversee the AR function to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.</li><li>Develop strategies to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cashflow.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships and optimize banking operations, including administrative ownership for Corporate credit cards.</li><li>Develop and enhance the cashflow management and reporting processes, with the support of the Treasury assistant.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective internal controls over the AP, AR and treasury processes.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective KPI's across departments, under direct responsibility.</li><li>Oversee the Intercompany policies and procedures, ensuring reconciliations are performed regularly and discrepancies resolved, per policy.</li><li>Oversee the GL accounting and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Strong people management and development essential</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, Treasury, GL accounting and tax compliance,</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment</li><li>Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-18T15:31:03Z