5 results for Assistant Accountant in Macclesfield, Cheshire East

Assistant Accountant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Location: Manchester AreaSalary: £30,000 - £40,000, plus additional benefits Job Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the RoleRobert Half are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a growing and creative media company based in the Manchester area.This is a varied and hands-on opportunity suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance and is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will support the day-to-day finance function, assisting with month-end processes, financial reporting and transactional accounting while gaining exposure across the wider business.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end close</li><li>Post journals, accruals and prepayments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier and customer reconciliations</li><li>Process payment runs and monitor cash flow</li><li>Assist with credit control and resolve invoice queries</li><li>Support payroll preparation by liaising with the outsourced payroll provider</li><li>Assist with VAT returns and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis</li><li>Work closely with senior finance colleagues to support reporting, financial controls and process improvements</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role</li><li>Studying towards ACCA/CIMA</li><li>Good understanding of month-end accounting processes and double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Proactive, reliable and able to manage changing priorities within a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Opportunity to develop within a growing and innovative media business</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities beyond transactional accounting</li><li>Study support available</li><li>Supportive finance team with genuine career progression opportunities</li><li>Competitive benefits package</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjE3ODg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-10T14:56:50Z

Accounts Assistant

Halifax, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Accountant Location: Halifax Salary: £28,000 Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a growing business based in Halifax.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, bookkeeping, or transactional finance who is looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in managing day-to-day financial processes, ensuring accurate records, timely payments, and supporting month-end reporting activities. The Role As Assistant Accountant, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Processing supplier invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger</li><li>Raising customer invoices and allocating incoming payments</li><li>Chasing outstanding payments and managing aged debtors</li><li>Performing regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries</li><li>Assisting with cashflow monitoring and reporting</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple accounts</li><li>Assisting with financial reporting and month-end activities</li></ul> About You The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Previous experience within a finance position such as Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, Purchase Ledger Clerk, or Sales Ledger Clerk</li><li>Strong understanding of purchase ledger and/or sales ledger processes</li><li>Experience undertaking bank reconciliations</li><li>Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Strong organisational and communication skills</li><li>Confidence using accounting software and Excel</li></ul> Salary & Benefits <ul><li>£28,000 salary</li><li>Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>On-site parking</li></ul>If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge and have a background in bookkeeping, purchase ledger, sales ledger, or accounts administration, 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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjI0ODk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-22T14:15:54Z

Accounts Assistant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
<h3>Accounts Assistant</h3>Leeds | £30,000 - £35,000 | Study Support AvailableRobert Half Accountancy and Finance is partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Leeds to recruit a motivated and ambitious Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career who is looking to develop, take ownership, and progress quickly within a supportive environment.<h3>The Role:</h3>You'll play a key role in the day-to-day finance function, gaining exposure across all areas while working closely with a knowledgeable finance team.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices</li><li>Supporting with bank reconciliations and cash posting</li><li>Assisting with month-end close and management accounts</li><li>Managing supplier queries and reconciliations</li><li>Supporting credit control and collections</li><li>Getting involved in process improvements and ad hoc projects</li></ul><h3>About You:</h3><ul><li>Ambitious, driven, and keen to build a career in finance</li><li>Previous Accounts Assistant experience in a similar role </li><li>Ideally studying (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) or planning to start</li><li>Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills</li><li>Confident communicator with a proactive approach</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>£30,000 - £35,000 salary</li><li>Study support and clear progression pathway</li><li>Exposure to a broad fast paced finance role </li><li>Supportive, collaborative team environment</li><li>Opportunity to grow with a high-performing, expanding business</li><li>Free car parking </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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjE2MzAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-30T13:31:24Z

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

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