4 results for Accounts Assistant in Ely, Cambridgeshire

Accounts Assistant

Luton, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a specialist sales and construction business with offices in Luton.The RoleAs Accounts Assistant you will be a strong number 2 for the Financial Controller and support all core accounting and financial tasks including transactional processing, month end and commercial support. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Process supplier invoices, match purchase orders, and prepare payments.</li><li>Process storage invoices.</li><li>Maintenance of AP and AR records</li><li>Prepare and send customer invoices and assist with collections.</li><li>Reconcile statements with suppliers and customers.</li><li>Assist with bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Support the month-end and year-end close process.</li><li>Maintain and organise financial documents and files.</li><li>Assist with data entry and updating accounting systems.</li><li>Prepare basic financial reports and summaries as requested.</li><li>Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence related to accounting.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Help improve processes and maintain accurate internal controls.</li><li>Monitor and maintain petty cash where applicable.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be an experienced transactional accountant looking for a new challenge within an independent growing business that will support your development. Ideally part Qualified or looking to Qualify the business is keen to have someone push forward in the role while the business grows.Salary and BenefitsRole of Accounts Assistant is based 5 days a week in Luton but may offer some flexibility after probation and offering a salary of £35-40K + Benefits 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTMyNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-04T10:56:17Z

Accounts Assistant

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Job Title: Assistant Accountant Location: St Albans (Office-Based) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Exclusively partnered with Robert Half<h3 data-start="321" data-end="340">The Company</h3>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing international business with headquarters in Australia and expanding operations across the UK and Europe.The UK operation is in an exciting phase of growth, having recently opened a brand-new office in St Albans. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are key.<h3 data-end="1277" data-start="1261">The Role</h3>This is a broad and hands-on Assistant Accountant role supporting both the UK and German entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations as the business scales.This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance, making it ideal for someone looking to develop within a growing international business.<h3 data-start="1700" data-end="1728">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2593"><li data-start="1730" data-end="1861">Support month-end close activities, including journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, FX) and maintaining the close process</li><li data-end="1974" data-start="1862">Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, VAT, bank, and clearing accounts)</li><li data-end="2072" data-start="1975">Assist with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and tracking outstanding items</li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2156">Support UK VAT return preparation, including data extraction and reconciliation</li><li data-start="2157" data-end="2246">Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts in collaboration with HR</li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2326">Assist with OPEX review and cost coding to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li data-start="2327" data-end="2412">Support intercompany reconciliations and recharge processes across UK and Germany</li><li data-start="2413" data-end="2511">Act as a key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries (vendors, logistics, payments)</li><li data-end="2593" data-start="2512">Contribute to process improvements in a growing and evolving finance function</li></ul><h3 data-start="2600" data-end="2625">Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-end="3227" data-start="2627"><li data-start="2627" data-end="2734">1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)</li><li data-end="2821" data-start="2735">Studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (desirable)</li><li data-start="2822" data-end="2874">Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail</li><li data-start="2875" data-end="2939">Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision (advantageous)</li><li data-start="2940" data-end="3006">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li data-end="3092" data-start="3007">Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cultural fit and attitude are key</li><li data-start="3093" data-end="3174">Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all areas of the business</li><li data-start="3175" data-end="3227">Able to commute to St Albans (office-based role)</li></ul><h3 data-start="3234" data-end="3252">Why Apply?</h3><ul data-end="3547" data-start="3254"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3296">Exclusive opportunity with Robert Half</li><li data-start="3297" data-end="3368">Join a business in a high-growth phase with strong future potential</li><li data-start="3369" data-end="3435">Broad, hands-on role with exposure to international operations</li><li data-end="3506" data-start="3436">Work closely with senior leadership in a small, collaborative team</li><li data-start="3507" data-end="3547">Brand-new, modern office 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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzkxMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-05T10:33:14Z

Bookkeeper

Grantham, Lincolnshire
remote
Permanent
25000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
A business in the Grantham area is looking for a capable, well organised Bookkeeper to take full ownership of the day to day finances of the operation. This is a hands on, varied Bookkeeper role in the East Midlands, working on site at the business as the sole finance point of contact and supporting the wider team and the external accountants. If you enjoy running a complete set of books and being trusted to keep a busy operation on track, this is a role with genuine ownership and variety.Overview: This is a standalone Bookkeeper position based full time on site near Grantham, suited to someone who likes responsibility and works well on their own initiative. You will manage the full transactional finance cycle for the business, keep the books accurate and up to date, and act as the link between the operation and its external accountants. The setting is friendly and down to earth, in an attractive part of the East Midlands, and the work spans the whole finance function rather than a narrow slice of it.Responsibilities: - Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable from end to end - Process supplier and customer invoices accurately and on time - Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts to support business planning - Carry out regular bank, supplier and account reconciliations - Support the external accountants with the preparation of year end accounts - Assist with tax matters, including VAT and supporting information for the accountants - Record and maintain accurate working hours for the team - Provide ad hoc administrative support across the wider business as neededWhat You Will Deliver: - A clean, accurate and up to date set of books the business can rely on - Clear cash flow visibility that supports confident decision making - A smooth year end, with the external accountants given everything they need - A dependable finance function that lets the wider team get on with running the operationWhat We Are Looking For: You are an experienced Bookkeeper, comfortable owning a full set of books and managing your own workload with minimal supervision. You take pride in accuracy and bring a practical, roll your sleeves up attitude to the role. - Proven experience in a bookkeeping or transactional finance role, ideally end to end - Confident across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and cash flow - Good working knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks, plus Excel - Strong attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach - AAT qualified or qualified by experience, both welcome - Happy to turn your hand to wider administrative tasks when neededWhat The Job Offers: - Competitive salary - A full time, permanent position based on site near Grantham - Standard daytime hours, Monday to Friday - A varied role with real ownership of the finance function - A friendly working environment in an attractive East Midlands settingThis Bookkeeper role may also suit candidates searching for Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Ledger Clerk, Purchase Ledger Clerk or Finance Officer roles across Grantham, Lincolnshire and the wider East Midlands.Apply now.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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4zNDY1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-17T15:31:46Z

Assistant Accountant

Luton, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.The RoleAs Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Support finance period end including accruals and prepayments, reconciliations</li><li>Support with daily tasks such as cashflow forecast, Capex reconciliation</li><li>Daily internal reporting </li><li>Complete National Statistics surveys and returns</li><li>Support external audit with prompt reply to queries submitted</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations for all bank accounts</li><li>Upload manual payments to the bank</li><li>Support with the quarterly stock take </li><li>Support with any ad-hoc requests </li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be working towards AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. CompanyThe Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.Salary and BenefitsRole of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDg1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-12T13:53:52Z