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Assistant Accountant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
150 - 185 GBP / Daily
<h1>Interim Assistant Accountant</h1>Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Contract: 3-6 Months Interim Rate: Competitive<h2>The Role</h2>We are recruiting an Interim Assistant Accountant to support a busy finance team during a period of increased workload. This is a hands-on role supporting month-end, reconciliations and payroll processing.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.</li><li>Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Post journals, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end activities.</li><li>Process payroll using Sage Payroll.</li><li>Manage starters, leavers, pension submissions and payroll queries.</li><li>Support VAT returns and audit requirements.</li><li>Assist with cashflow reporting and financial analysis.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Requirements</h2><ul><li>Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant.</li><li>Experience using Sage Payroll is essential.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and reconciliation experience.</li><li>AAT qualified, studying ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience.</li><li>Available at short notice and able to hit the ground running.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied interim assignment within a supportive and fast-paced environment. 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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzA2NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-16T16:03:51Z

Financial Accountant

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Assistant Financial Accountant</h1>Leicester City Centre | Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office | Up to £40,000Ready for a role that will genuinely move your finance career forward?If you're actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and want more than just another month-end role, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.Robert Half is partnering with an established, high-performing business to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant into its finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting experience, get closer to financial reporting at group level and build the skills that will set you up for your next career move.You'll gain exposure across statutory reporting, group submissions, financial controls and tax, working alongside an experienced reporting team where the quality of your work really matters.<h3>What makes this opportunity stand out?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Real technical development: Get involved in the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Group-level exposure: Contribute to periodic group reporting and consolidation submissions, developing your understanding of how financial information comes together.</li><li>Broader accounting experience: Gain exposure to tax returns, reconciliations and external regulatory reporting.</li><li>Ownership and responsibility: Take responsibility for reconciliations, reporting checks and financial control evidence, ensuring accuracy and integrity across the numbers.</li><li>Make things better: Work with financial systems and data, identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual work.</li><li>Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working, with just two days a week in the Leicester City Centre office.</li></ul><h3>What will you be doing?</h3>You'll play an important role in the financial reporting process, supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and ready for review.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing statutory accounts schedules, disclosures and supporting financial analysis.</li><li>Supporting group reporting and consolidation submissions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Preparing external statistical and regulatory returns to strict deadlines.</li><li>Completing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and supporting documentation.</li><li>Supporting tax return preparation and associated reconciliations.</li><li>Extracting and analysing financial data, helping to improve reporting processes and systems.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3>We're looking for someone with a solid grounding in financial accounting who is keen to develop their technical expertise.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in a financial accounting, assistant accountant or similar role.</li><li>Be actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a genuine commitment to completing your qualification.</li><li>Good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to investigate discrepancies.</li><li>The ambition to take on more responsibility and develop within a technically focused finance role.</li></ul><h3>The details</h3>Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience Location: Leicester City Centre Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office Qualification: Actively studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA<h3>Interested?</h3>If you're looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting experience, give you exposure beyond the ledger and support your progression towards qualification, I'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNTIyNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-02T10:57:22Z

Accounts Assistant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business in Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for supporting a number of entities, delivering a broad range of accounting, reporting and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced finance team. Key responsibilities: Purchase and sales ledger management Supporting day-to-day finance operations Assisting with month-end reporting and management accounts Maintaining accurate financial records Managing supplier and customer transactions Supporting VAT returns and audit requirements Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and administrative dutie About you: Previous experience within a finance or accounting role Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good Excel and systems experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills AAT qualified, studying, or keen to progress within finance This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term career development, broad exposure and a supportive team environment. 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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4wMjMzNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T13:47:07Z

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