28 results for Assistant Accountant in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist - FTC

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
remote
Contract
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a valued client to recruit an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 9-month fixed-term contract.This position will initially focus on leading the Accounts Payable function while supporting the transition of finance operations into a shared service environment. As the project develops, the role will also assist in transitioning the Accounts Receivable process. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving operational efficiency by standardising processes, ensuring compliance, engaging with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvements across both functions.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3> Accounts Payable <ul><li>Process and verify supplier invoices within NetSuite, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Manage the full accounts payable lifecycle, from invoice receipt through to payment, while documenting and streamlining processes to support future global shared service operations.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any outstanding balances or discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier records, including banking information, within the ERP system.</li><li>Prepare and execute fortnightly payment runs, covering both domestic and international suppliers.</li><li>Monitor aged payables to ensure invoices are settled within agreed payment terms.</li><li>Respond promptly to supplier enquiries and resolve payment issues efficiently.</li></ul> Accounts Receivable <ul><li>Produce and issue customer invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner using NetSuite.</li><li>Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively follow up overdue invoices to improve cash collection.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and investigate any billing discrepancies.</li><li>Record customer payments and accurately allocate receipts against outstanding invoices.</li><li>Maintain customer account information within NetSuite, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.</li><li>Produce regular aged debtor reports and provide updates on outstanding balances.</li><li>Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Delivery teams to resolve customer invoicing queries.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve AP and AR processes through automation, system enhancements, and standardised documentation to support global operations.</li></ul><h3>Finance Operations</h3><ul><li>Complete daily bank postings and perform monthly bank reconciliations, resolving any reconciling items in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and other finance tasks as required.</li><li>Review employee expense claims submitted through Concur, ensuring compliance with company expense policies before approval.</li></ul><h3>Skills & Experience</h3><ul><li>Previous experience working within multi-entity and multi-currency finance environments, ideally supporting a shared service model.</li><li>Strong background in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, with exposure to finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Experience using ERP systems, with NetSuite knowledge highly desirable.</li><li>Familiarity with automated AP/AR workflows and finance systems.</li><li>Solid understanding of VAT, sales tax, and international payment processes.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within subscription-based or time and materials billing environments would be advantageous.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQxNzIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-01T09:33:57Z

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

Global Payroll Specialist

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Contract
250 - 300 GBP / Hourly
Payroll & Benefits Manager - Reading - Hybrid - £300 per day - 3/6 month contract Role PurposeManage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 150 employees across the UK and international locations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while administering pension and benefits schemes.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Operations & Compliance<ul><li>Own and process monthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, expenses, statutory payments, and deductions.</li><li>Manage payroll across the UK, New Zealand, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands through local payroll providers.</li><li>Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and all relevant payroll legislation.</li><li>Process starters, leavers, salary changes, P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for employee payroll queries and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, controls, reconciliations, and audit trails.</li><li>Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reporting, audits, and statutory submissions.</li></ul> Pensions & Benefits<ul><li>Administer pension schemes and employee benefits, including enrolments, changes, leavers, and renewals.</li><li>Liaise with pension providers, benefits brokers, insurers, and payroll bureaus.</li><li>Process monthly pension submissions, including Royal London, KiwiSaver, 401(k), and Netherlands pension schemes.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely pension contributions and reconciliations.</li></ul>Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes, controls, and systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with UK GDPR requirements.</li></ul>Key Measures of Success<ul><li>Payroll accuracy and on-time delivery.</li><li>Compliance with all statutory payroll and pension deadlines.</li><li>Accurate pension and benefits administration.</li><li>Timely resolution of employee payroll queries.</li><li>Effective payroll controls and positive audit outcomes.</li></ul>Skills & Experience<ul><li>5+ years' experience managing end-to-end payroll for 100+ employees.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, pensions, and HMRC requirements.</li><li>Experience managing international payroll providers.</li><li>Payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP) or equivalent experience.</li><li>Strong payroll systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS40MDA3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-18T08:45:29Z