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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

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

Finance Assistant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
15.0 - 15.00 GBP / Hourly
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a well established business based in Manchester on an interim basis for an initial period of 3+ months.This is a great opportunity for a hands on finance professional to support the day to day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial records and the efficient processing of transactions.The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar finance role and strong attention to detail.Manchester City Centre - Hybrid work (must be based in the North West). Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Carry out regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Support the day-to-day purchase ledger function, including processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate supplier accounts.</li><li>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and investigating discrepancies and ensuring these are resolved promptly.</li><li>Prepare and post journals to support month-end and year-end accounting processes.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with accounting, reporting and general finance administration as required.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, maintaining up-to-date financial records.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other transactional finance activities as required.</li></ul><h3 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">About You</h3><ul><li>At least two years' experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance position.</li><li>Previous experience across transactional finance, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, expense processing and banking.</li><li>Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a finance team.</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul><li>£15 per hour.</li><li>An initial contract of 3+ months.</li><li>An ASAP start.</li><li>The opportunity to gain further experience within an established finance function</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDEzNDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-30T16:46:49Z

Finance Assistant

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
remote
Permanent
25000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Assistant | South Derbyshire Are you looking for a role where you can develop your finance career, gain further qualifications and have a clear path to progress?I'm working with an established business in South Derbyshire that is looking to add a Finance Assistant to its growing finance team.This would suit someone with some experience across sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control who is looking to take the next step and build on their existing experience.The role will have a particular focus on:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Sales ledger and accounts receivable</li><li>Sales invoicing and cash allocation</li><li>Customer queries and account reconciliations</li><li>Credit control and dispute management</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team</li></ul>What makes this opportunity stand out is the investment in your development. The business offers study support towards professional qualifications, alongside genuine opportunities to progress as you develop your skills and experience.📍 South Derbyshire 📚 Study support 📈 Progression opportunitiesIf you're looking for your next finance role and want to join a business that will invest in you and support your development, get in touch for more information.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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4xNjg4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-02T13:11:30Z

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

Bookkeeper

Leicestershire, Leicestershire
remote
Temporary
28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to provide support during a busy period for a well-established business based in Blaby. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly integrate into the finance team, take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance activities, and ensure financial records are maintained accurately.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Processing high-volume purchase ledger invoices and supplier queries</li><li>Maintaining the sales ledger and supporting credit control activities</li><li>Carrying out daily and monthly bank reconciliations</li><li>Managing employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations</li><li>Preparing and processing payment runs</li><li>Supporting with general finance administration and record keeping</li><li>Assisting with month-end duties as required</li><li>Ensuring financial information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance role</li><li>Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes</li><li>Experience completing bank reconciliations and payment runs</li><li>Confident managing expenses and credit card transactions</li><li>Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Able to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Immediate start available</li><li>3-4 month contract with potential for extension</li><li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function</li><li>Fully office-based role in Blaby (5 days per week)</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS40NDg3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-23T13:25:45Z

Bookkeeper

Hinckley, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 39000 GBP / Yearly
📣 BOOKKEEPER| PERMANENT | PART TIME📍 Sapcote, Leicestershire 💰 £39,000 FTE (£31,200 pro rata) ⏰ 30 hours per week | 4 or 5 days considered with flexible hours I'm currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to join a growing organisation based in a beautiful countryside location with excellent parking.This is a hands-on, all-round finance role where you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, working closely with senior management and supporting the wider organisation.<h3>💼 The role</h3>You'll have responsibility across the full 360° finance function, including:* Managing purchase and sales ledgers * Bank reconciliations and management of bank accounts * Payroll, pensions, PAYE and P11D * Cash flow monitoring and forecasting * Monthly management accounts and financial reporting * Budgeting and forecasting * Financial analysis and presenting key information to senior stakeholders * Processing supplier and other payments * Maintaining accurate accounting records and financial controls * Supporting statutory reporting and year-end accounts * Managing financial queries with suppliers and external stakeholders * Producing reports and analysis to support business decisions * Supporting and working closely with a Finance & Payroll Administrator * Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and financial controls<h3>👀 What we're looking for</h3>We're looking for someone who is confident taking ownership of a finance function and enjoys a varied role rather than being restricted to one area of finance.You'll ideally have:✅ Strong all-round finance experience ✅ Previous payroll experience ✅ Experience with reconciliations, ledgers and month-end reporting ✅ Good knowledge of Excel and accounting systems - Sage experience would be advantageous ✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy ✅ The confidence to analyse financial information and communicate findings ✅ Excellent organisational and time-management skills ✅ The ability to work independently and manage competing prioritiesThis would suit an experienced Finance Officer, Senior Finance Assistant, Finance Manager or Accounts professional looking for a part-time role with genuine ownership and responsibility.🌳 Beautiful rural location | Free parking | Permanent opportunity | 30 hours per week📩 Interested? Please get in touch with Charlotte at Robert Half for more information or to discuss the role confidentially.#FinanceJobs #FinanceOfficer #LeicestershireJobs #HinckleyJobs #FinanceRecruitment #AccountsJobs #PayrollJobs #PartTimeJobs #RecruitmentRobert 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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMDAyODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-08T09:24:04Z

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