6 results for Assistant Accountant in Coleshill, Oxfordshire

Assistant Operations Accountant

Banbury, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global manufacturing and retail business, to hire their next permanent Assistant Operations Accountant. This is a company where innovation, accountability and teamwork sit at the heart of everything they do. If you're someone who challenges the status quo, takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be a brilliant home for you.Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Banbury Working Pattern: Fully onsite initially, with hybrid working available once settled in<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a high-impact finance business partnering role covering UK manufacturing operations. You'll be the financial voice at the operations table - providing clear insight, challenging performance and helping drive real improvement across cost, productivity and inventory.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Owning the monthly close for operations finance - accruals, cost centre reviews and key control checks</li><li>Leading variance analysis of the operations P&L versus budget, forecast and prior year, with clear commentary on drivers and risks</li><li>Preparing monthly operations scorecards and contributing to performance reviews with senior leadership</li><li>Analysing manufacturing cost performance across labour, materials, overheads, scrap and absorption - and driving actions to improve efficiency</li><li>Owning the Fixed Asset Register and leading post-investment reviews on capex</li><li>Managing manufacturing inventory control, including valuation, variances, write-offs and provisions</li><li>Leading operations forecasting cycles and annual budget inputs, challenging assumptions with key stakeholders</li><li>Acting as business partner to Production, Engineering, Quality and CI teams, quantifying improvement opportunities and tracking cost-saving delivery</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Ideally CIMA, ACCA or ACA part-qualified as a minimum - QBE also considered</li><li>Solid operations accounting background: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation and month-end controls</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment is desirable</li><li>Strong SAP and Excel skills; Power BI experience an advantage</li><li>Confident communicator - able to translate complex financial insight for non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Proactive and self-driven, comfortable owning outputs with limited supervision</li><li>A genuine team player</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience</li><li>A defined path to hybrid working once you're through onboarding and training</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan - covering medical, dental, optical and more</li><li>Life assurance at 2x basic salary</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 legal, financial and personal support</li><li>Long Service Awards recognising loyalty at key milestones</li><li>Pension scheme with employer contribution (matching up to 4%)</li><li>Discount platform giving access to exclusive deals and offers</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme</li><li>Free Will Writing Service and Free Mortgage Advice Service</li><li>Learning & Development budget - access to professional and personal development</li><li>Recognition Awards</li><li>A culture built on innovation, accountability and one team - where your contribution is recognised</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xOTEwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-07T08:13:04Z

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

Accounts Assistant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Milton Keynes.The RoleAs Accounts Assistant you will have a specialism in AR looking after core Credit Control processes whilst also supporting month end processes and providing Finance and Commercial teams with up to date data and support. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Manage the credit control function across customer accounts</li><li>Process sales updates for customer invoices and credit notes.</li><li>Generate and distribute accurate customer invoices</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Manage customer and internal queries, ensuring unpaid invoice queries are passed to the relevant departments and followed through to resolution.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and ad-hoc analytical analysis.</li><li>Process and maintain accounts receivable activity , including recharge invoices, invoice collection and cashbook reconciliation.</li><li>Maintain and implement internal controls to a high standard, ensuring financial records meet company requirements.</li><li>Assist with audits by liaising with auditors and checking for discrepancies in financial accounts.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will ideally have an Accounting and Finance Degree with a couple of years of finance experience post University looking for a varied and challenging role where you can add value to the business whilst also being supported in your development and growth towards becoming a Qualified Accountant.Salary and BenefitsRole of Accounts Assistant in Milton Keynes is working initially in the office 5 days a week with flexibility for Hybrid once up to speed and is offering a salary of £30-35K.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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uODc5MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-14T18:56:22Z

Accounts Assistant

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Assistant - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract - £30,000 - £35,000Robert Half are working with a well-established organisation in North Oxfordshire who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This position will provide day-to-day support to the Finance Manager, assisting with a variety of finance and accounting tasks across the business.Key duties will include:<ul data-end="823" data-start="427"><li data-end="488" data-start="427">Processing invoices across both purchase and sales ledger</li><li data-start="489" data-end="553">Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining cash records</li><li data-end="615" data-start="554">Assisting with payment runs and monitoring staff expenses</li><li data-end="688" data-start="616">Supporting credit control activities and issuing customer statements</li><li data-start="689" data-end="756">Maintaining accurate finance records and digital filing systems</li><li data-start="757" data-end="823">Assisting with month-end processes and account reconciliations</li></ul>The ideal candidate will have:<ul data-is-last-node="" data-end="1081" data-is-only-node="" data-start="863"><li data-end="929" data-start="863">Previous experience within an accounts or finance support role</li><li data-start="930" data-end="975">Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel</li><li data-end="1031" data-start="976">Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li data-start="1032" data-end="1081" data-is-last-node="">High levels of accuracy and attention to detail</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzc5NjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-28T08:28:36Z

Bookkeeper

Edgbaston, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Bookkeeper</h1>Edgbaston Village, Birmingham | Office Based - 5 Days Per Week | Free On-Site ParkingExclusive to Robert HalfRobert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a long-established, family-owned business based in the heart of the prestigious Edgbaston Village. This is a rare opportunity to join a genuinely welcoming and supportive organisation where people stay for the long term.In fact, you'll be replacing a highly valued member of the team who is retiring after an incredible 30 years with the business. That speaks volumes about the culture, stability and environment you'll be joining.If you're looking for somewhere you can truly call home for the next chapter of your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.<h2>The Role</h2>This is a hands-on Bookkeeper position where you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a successful SME. You'll be a trusted member of a close-knit team and play an important role in supporting the continued success of the business.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Day-to-day bookkeeping</li><li>Purchase and sales ledger</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li><li>VAT returns</li><li>Credit control</li><li>Cashflow monitoring</li><li>Month-end support</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records</li><li>Working extensively with Xero</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who enjoys working within a smaller business where relationships matter and everyone contributes.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Solid bookkeeping experience gained within an SME environment</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Xero</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>The ability to work independently whilst being a collaborative team member</li><li>A proactive, trustworthy and dependable approach</li></ul>Most importantly, we're keen to speak with candidates who value stability and are looking for a long-term career move. A background demonstrating commitment and longevity in previous roles will be highly regarded.<h2>The Business</h2>This family-owned business has built an outstanding reputation over many years by treating both its employees and customers with honesty, respect and integrity. They are proud of their inclusive, supportive culture and are looking for someone who shares these values and will contribute positively to their close-knit team.The owners place great importance on kindness, professionalism and respect for others, creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and feels valued.<h2>Location</h2>Based in the sought-after Edgbaston Village, the office is easily accessible via:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Excellent bus routes</li><li>Train connections</li><li>Midland Metro tram links</li><li>Free on-site parking</li></ul>The location offers an excellent working environment with cafés, restaurants and green spaces all within walking distance.<h2>Interested?</h2>This assignment is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a long-term opportunity with a business that genuinely values loyalty, commitment and its people, 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODg5OTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-29T18:23:28Z

Payroll & Finance Coordinator

Leicestershire, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Payroll & Finance Coordinator Leicestershire | Full Time | Permanent We are recruiting for a Payroll & Finance Coordinator to join a well-established business in a standalone role with full ownership of the payroll function, reporting directly into the Finance Manager.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in accuracy and wants to play a key role within a collaborative finance team. Alongside managing payroll end-to-end, you will support wider finance activities and contribute to improving processes across the function.The Role<ul><li>Take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain compliance with payroll legislation and employment regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll journals and complete reconciliations</li><li>Support accounts payable activities including supplier payments and invoice processing</li><li>Assist with month-end processes including journals and bank reconciliations</li><li>Maintain payroll and finance records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll and finance processes</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience managing payroll end-to-end</li><li>Experience across both payroll and finance functions</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance</li><li>Excellent Excel skills with confidence manipulating data and producing reports</li><li>Payroll or finance qualifications desirable, although QBE candidates will be considered</li><li>Experience with BRAIN would be advantageous but is not essential</li></ul>This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and becoming the go-to person for payroll while partnering closely with an experienced Finance Manager.If this is something of interest, click apply or send through your CV 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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4yMzQ2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-29T16:22:47Z