<p>Robert Half is helping The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol, find an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This is a newly created role with genuine scope to grow into a qualified Accountant, in a business built around wellbeing, nature and community. If you have already been part of a month-end process and want more ownership, more reconciliation work and real study support, this Assistant Accountant role at The Wave could be exactly the next step you are looking for.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Process purchase ledger invoices end to end, including VAT treatment, nominal coding and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Prepare your share of the monthly management accounts, including lead sheets, balance sheet reconciliations and journals, to a five day close</li><li>Reconcile takings from multiple payment channels each month and investigate any differences</li><li>Support periodic stock counts and help prepare stock valuation schedules and journals</li><li>Assist with year end statutory accounts, audit request packs and statistical returns</li></ul><p>As Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Officer, Financial Controller and CFO, with plenty of scope to suggest and implement your own process improvements.</p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>At least two years' experience in a busy finance function, part-qualified or qualified by experience</li><li>Hands-on purchase ledger experience, including supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Genuine month-end experience: you have prepared lead sheets, reconciliations or journals, not just supplied the numbers</li><li>Confident on Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and SUMIFS</li><li>A self-starter who asks rather than guesses, and flags anything that looks wrong</li></ul><p>This Assistant Accountant role would suit someone studying towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or ready to start.</p><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol</li><li>Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave</li><li>A small, close-knit finance team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it</li><li>A finance function that is actively being built, with real ownership and autonomy from day one</li><li>Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect</li></ul><p>Joining The Wave as Assistant Accountant means helping shape how finance works here, not just following an existing process.</p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £31,000 to £34,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with two days in the office and three days from home</li><li>30 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays</li><li>Study support provided, with the details discussed with shortlisted candidates</li><li>Free staff surf sessions, subsidised lunches and a range of discounts across food, drink and other offerings</li></ul><p>This Assistant Accountant package at The Wave also includes a NEST pension and a genuine route to becoming a qualified Accountant.</p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWRhbS5hbGJhZHJ5LjA0NzI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1> </h1><p>We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant to support a busy finance function in Coventry. This role involves managing high-volume customer invoicing, cash allocation, and resolving invoice discrepancies within a fast-paced environment. This is an interim role for approx 12 months.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Processing approximately 300 customer invoices per week.</li><li>Reviewing and investigating invoice errors and discrepancies.</li><li>Liaising with internal teams to resolve invoicing queries.</li><li>Allocating customer receipts and reconciling payments.</li><li>Maintaining accurate customer account records.</li><li>Supporting month-end accounts receivable activities.</li><li>Using Excel to manage, analyse, and reconcile financial data.</li><li>Assisting with general AR administration and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Finance Assistant role.</li><li>Strong background in high-volume invoice processing.</li><li>Experience investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Cash allocation and account reconciliation experience.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Able to work independently and manage a busy workload.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS41NjMyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
Description<br><br><h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Clerk</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester (hybrid) <br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 months<br /><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £37,000 equivalent<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 10am-7pm</p><p>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Bicester who are looking for an experienced <strong>Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to join the team on a 6-month contract.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records</p></li><li><p>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies</p></li><li><p>Supporting payment runs and handling supplier queries</p></li><li><p>Assisting with general accounts payable duties</p></li><li><p>Working across multiple sites and keeping financial records up to date</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience is essential</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working across multiple sites</p></li></ul><p> </p><br><br><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDE5NzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-d-component="title" data-d-weight="semibold" data-d-size="xl">Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary)</h1><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Bracknell | 3 months initially | ASAP Start</p><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">£16.00-£16.50 per hour + holiday pay</p><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Please note: We will only accept applications from candidates with previous experience using Great Plains. BisTrack experience is highly desirable.</p><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy finance team in Bracknell on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title" data-d-component="title" data-d-weight="semibold" data-d-size="md">Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-d-marker="bullet" class="PSWZZq_List" data-d-component="list" data-d-marker-layout="native"><li class="PSWZZq_Item" data-d-marker-layout="native" data-d-component="list-item"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Processing high volumes of supplier invoices</p><br><br></li><li data-d-marker-layout="native" data-d-component="list-item" class="PSWZZq_Item"><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Matching, batching and coding invoices</p><br><br></li><li data-d-marker-layout="native" data-d-component="list-item" class="PSWZZq_Item"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Reconciling supplier statements</p><br><br></li><li data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native" class="PSWZZq_Item"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Resolving supplier queries in a timely manner</p><br><br></li><li class="PSWZZq_Item" data-d-marker-layout="native" data-d-component="list-item"><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Assisting with payment runs</p><br><br></li><li data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native" class="PSWZZq_Item"><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records</p><br><br></li><li data-d-marker-layout="native" data-d-component="list-item" class="PSWZZq_Item"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Supporting the wider finance team with general AP duties</p><br><br></li></ul><h3 data-d-size="md" data-d-weight="semibold" data-d-component="title" class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title">Requirements</h3><ul data-d-component="list" data-d-marker-layout="native" class="PSWZZq_List" data-d-marker="bullet"><li class="PSWZZq_Item" data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role</p><br><br></li><li class="PSWZZq_Item" data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Essential: Strong working knowledge of Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP)</p><br><br></li><li class="PSWZZq_Item" data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">Desirable: Experience using BisTrack</p><br><br></li><li data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native" class="PSWZZq_Item"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills</p><br><br></li><li class="PSWZZq_Item" data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Immediately available or available at short notice</p><br><br></li></ul><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuODUwNTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their established Finance Team based in Faringdon.</p><p>Office based - 5 days per week.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with leaders and the wider finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support across multiple sites and ensuring effective budget management and financial control.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>Producing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets</p><p>Monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis</p><p>Payroll monitoring and reconciliation</p><p>Processing BACS payments, posting transactions, and issuing remittances</p><p>Advising stakeholders on procurement and value-for-money initiatives</p><p>Supporting financial planning and forecasting activities</p><p>Providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making</p><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>Experience of monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting</p><p>Confidence in payroll reconciliation and analysis</p><p>Experience processing BACS payment runs</p><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</p><p>A practical understanding of procurement and cost control</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMDY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>📣 <strong>BOOKKEEPER| PERMANENT | PART TIME</strong></p><p>📍 <strong>Sapcote, Leicestershire</strong><br />💰 <strong>£39,000 FTE (£31,200 pro rata)</strong><br />⏰ <strong>30 hours per week | 4 or 5 days considered with flexible hours </strong></p><p>I'm currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced <strong>bookkeeper</strong> to join a growing organisation based in a beautiful countryside location with excellent parking.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, all-round finance role</strong> where you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, working closely with senior management and supporting the wider organisation.</p><h3>💼 The role</h3><p>You'll have responsibility across the full 360° finance function, including:</p><p>* Managing <strong>purchase and sales ledgers</strong><br />* <strong>Bank reconciliations</strong> and management of bank accounts<br />* <strong>Payroll, pensions, PAYE and P11D</strong><br />* Cash flow monitoring and forecasting<br />* Monthly management accounts and financial reporting<br />* Budgeting and forecasting<br />* Financial analysis and presenting key information to senior stakeholders<br />* Processing supplier and other payments<br />* Maintaining accurate accounting records and financial controls<br />* Supporting statutory reporting and year-end accounts<br />* Managing financial queries with suppliers and external stakeholders<br />* Producing reports and analysis to support business decisions<br />* Supporting and working closely with a Finance & Payroll Administrator<br />* Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and financial controls</p><h3>👀 What we're looking for</h3><p>We're looking for someone who is <strong>confident taking ownership of a finance function</strong> and enjoys a varied role rather than being restricted to one area of finance.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><p>✅ Strong all-round finance experience<br />✅ Previous <strong>payroll experience</strong><br />✅ Experience with reconciliations, ledgers and month-end reporting<br />✅ Good knowledge of Excel and accounting systems - <strong>Sage experience would be advantageous</strong><br />✅ Strong attention to detail and accuracy<br />✅ The confidence to analyse financial information and communicate findings<br />✅ Excellent organisational and time-management skills<br />✅ The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities</p><p>This would suit an experienced <strong>Finance Officer, Senior Finance Assistant, Finance Manager or Accounts professional</strong> looking for a part-time role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</p><p>🌳 <strong>Beautiful rural location | Free parking | Permanent opportunity | 30 hours per week</strong></p><p>📩 <strong>Interested?</strong> Please get in touch with <strong>Charlotte at Robert Half</strong> for more information or to discuss the role confidentially.</p><p>#FinanceJobs #FinanceOfficer #LeicestershireJobs #HinckleyJobs #FinanceRecruitment #AccountsJobs #PayrollJobs #PartTimeJobs #Recruitment</p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMDAyODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">