<p data-start="0" data-end="142"><strong data-end="142" data-start="0">Finance Accounts Assistant - 12-Month FTC<br data-start="43" data-end="46" />Saffron Walden (2 days per week in the office)<br / data-end="98" data-start="95"> Up to £32,000 | Robert Half Exclusive Role</strong></p><p data-end="507" data-start="144">Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation in Saffron Walden to recruit an<strong data-end="281" data-start="251"> Accounts Assistant</strong> on a <strong data-end="319" data-start="287">12-month fixed-term contract</strong>. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid Excel skills (pivot tables & VLOOKUPs essential) who enjoys a varied role across treasury, purchase ledger and financial reporting.</p><h3 data-end="525" data-start="509"><strong data-start="513" data-end="525">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="526" data-end="770">As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the Assistant Financial Controller and wider Finance Team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="772" data-end="1645"><li data-start="772" data-end="925"><p data-end="925" data-start="774">Managing <strong data-start="783" data-end="812">daily treasury operations</strong>, including updating banking systems and ensuring authorised payments and inter-account transfers are completed</p></li><li data-end="1035" data-start="926"><p data-end="1035" data-start="928">Performing <strong data-start="939" data-end="969">daily bank reconciliations</strong> and maintaining accurate cash book records (including Imagepay)</p></li><li data-start="1036" data-end="1197"><p data-end="1197" data-start="1038">Providing <strong data-end="1080" data-start="1048">back-office treasury support</strong>: confirming transactions, maintaining Whistlebrook records, preparing daily swap checkers and monitoring templates</p></li><li data-end="1275" data-start="1198"><p data-start="1200" data-end="1275">Producing the <strong data-end="1264" data-start="1214">monthly Back Office Treasury Compliance Report</strong> for ALCO</p></li><li data-start="1276" data-end="1375"><p data-start="1278" data-end="1375"><strong data-start="1278" data-end="1314">Supporting branch administration</strong>, including cheque management and banking stationery orders</p></li><li data-end="1465" data-start="1376"><p data-start="1378" data-end="1465">Administering the <strong data-end="1415" data-start="1396">Purchase Ledger</strong>, resolving queries, and completing payment runs</p></li><li data-start="1466" data-end="1567"><p data-start="1468" data-end="1567">Assisting with <strong data-start="1483" data-end="1516">balance sheet reconciliations</strong>, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation</p></li><li data-start="1568" data-end="1645"><p data-end="1645" data-start="1570">Contributing to audit readiness and maintaining strong financial controls</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1647" data-end="1664"><strong data-start="1651" data-end="1664">About You</strong></h3><p data-start="1665" data-end="1698">We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul data-end="2065" data-start="1700"><li data-end="1767" data-start="1700"><p data-end="1767" data-start="1702">Confident using <strong data-end="1727" data-start="1718">Excel</strong>, especially pivot tables and VLOOKUPs</p></li><li data-start="1768" data-end="1828"><p data-end="1828" data-start="1770">Detail-oriented, organised and able to work to deadlines</p></li><li data-end="1932" data-start="1829"><p data-start="1831" data-end="1932">Experienced within finance operations, treasury, bank reconciliation or purchase ledger (desirable)</p></li><li data-start="1933" data-end="2002"><p data-start="1935" data-end="2002">A strong communicator who enjoys supporting multiple stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="2065" data-start="2003"><p data-start="2005" data-end="2065">Able to attend the Saffron Walden office <strong data-start="2049" data-end="2065">twice a week</strong></p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2090" data-start="2067"><strong data-end="2090" data-start="2071">What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2343" data-start="2091"><li data-end="2119" data-start="2091"><p data-end="2119" data-start="2093">Salary up to <strong data-start="2106" data-end="2117">£32,000</strong></p></li><li data-start="2120" data-end="2219"><p data-end="2219" data-start="2122"><strong data-end="2138" data-start="2122">12-month FTC</strong> with the opportunity to add valuable treasury and financial control experience</p></li><li data-end="2254" data-start="2220"><p data-start="2222" data-end="2254">Hybrid working (2 days onsite)</p></li><li data-end="2343" data-start="2255"><p data-end="2343" data-start="2257">Supportive, experienced finance team and a role with real breadth and responsibility</p></li></ul><p data-is-last-node="" data-end="2485" data-is-only-node="" data-start="2345">If you're a proactive and detail-focused Finance Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge, please apply today through Robert Half.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI3MDcyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="0" data-end="19"><strong data-end="19" data-start="0">Job Description</strong></p><p data-start="21" data-end="362">This role provides accurate and timely administrative and accounting support to the finance function, ensuring strict deadlines are consistently met. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working both independently and as part of a team.</p><p data-end="388" data-start="364"><strong data-start="364" data-end="388">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="389" data-end="1236"><li data-end="604" data-start="389"><p data-start="391" data-end="604">Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices using accounting systems (e.g. Xero), including data entry or import, uploading invoices and supporting documentation, obtaining approvals, and accurate coding.</p></li><li data-end="664" data-start="605"><p data-end="664" data-start="607">Prepare and issue remittance advices following payment.</p></li><li data-start="665" data-end="757"><p data-start="667" data-end="757">Assist with preparing data for upload to the bank for approval of weekly payment cycles.</p></li><li data-start="758" data-end="911"><p data-start="760" data-end="911">Respond to internal and external queries via email by liaising with relevant departments and utilising accounting systems to resolve issues promptly.</p></li><li data-start="912" data-end="1040"><p data-start="914" data-end="1040">Perform supplier statement reconciliations and daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and complete financial records.</p></li><li data-end="1141" data-start="1041"><p data-end="1141" data-start="1043">Support monthly customer invoicing processes, including preparation of supporting documentation.</p></li><li data-end="1236" data-start="1142"><p data-end="1236" data-start="1144">Provide administrative and transactional assistance to the wider finance team as required.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1238" data-end="1480">All duties must be carried out in line with applicable quality management and information security requirements, maintaining confidentiality at all times and acting impartially, with any potential conflicts of interest declared to management.</p><p data-start="1482" data-end="1507"><strong data-start="1482" data-end="1507">Skills and Attributes</strong></p><p data-end="1839" data-start="1509">The successful candidate will be highly IT literate, with strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to liaising with operational teams and other departments.</p><p data-end="2231" data-start="1841">This role requires sound day-to-day decision-making, effective time management, and a high level of attention to detail, particularly when working with large volumes of data. The ability to self-manage workload and priorities, work accurately, and consistently meet deadlines is critical. A flexible, team-focused "can-do" attitude is expected to support the changing needs of the business.</p><p data-start="2233" data-end="2266"><strong data-start="2233" data-end="2266">Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p data-start="2268" data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="2362">Previous experience working in a similar administrative or accounting environment is required.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNDkzNjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="135" data-end="419"><strong data-start="135" data-end="189">Accounts Assistant - Hybrid, Central Milton Keynes</strong></p><p data-start="135" data-end="419"><br / data-start="189" data-end="192"> Robert Half is recruiting for an <strong data-start="225" data-end="247">Accounts Assistant</strong> to join a <strong data-start="258" data-end="317">leading service provider based in Central Milton Keynes</strong>. This full-time hybrid role involves delivering high-quality finance support across multiple clients.</p><p data-start="421" data-end="768"><strong data-end="438" data-start="421">Role Overview</strong><br data-end="441" data-start="438" /> The Accounts Assistant will handle a variety of accounting duties including purchase invoice processing, payment preparation, reconciliations, and General Ledger posting. You will also assist with month-end tasks such as journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets while following client policies and internal procedures.</p><p data-start="770" data-end="796"><strong data-start="770" data-end="794">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1409" data-start="797"><li data-end="855" data-start="797"><p data-start="799" data-end="855">Process purchase invoices and match to purchase orders</p></li><li data-end="925" data-start="856"><p data-end="925" data-start="858">Prepare client bank payments for senior review and client release</p></li><li data-end="983" data-start="926"><p data-start="928" data-end="983">Assist with bank reconciliations and payment matching</p></li><li data-start="984" data-end="1065"><p data-end="1065" data-start="986">Resolve internal and external queries related to invoices and reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1066" data-end="1111"><p data-start="1068" data-end="1111">Post transactions into the General Ledger</p></li><li data-end="1192" data-start="1112"><p data-end="1192" data-start="1114">Support month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset processes</p></li><li data-end="1268" data-start="1193"><p data-end="1268" data-start="1195">Liaise with clients professionally, providing effective problem-solving</p></li><li data-start="1269" data-end="1326"><p data-start="1271" data-end="1326">Manage workload efficiently across multiple deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1327" data-end="1409"><p data-start="1329" data-end="1409">Train junior team members (e.g., school leavers) in Accounts Payable processes</p></li></ul><p data-start="1411" data-end="1438"><strong data-end="1436" data-start="1411">Skills & Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1439" data-end="1774"><li data-end="1503" data-start="1439"><p data-end="1503" data-start="1441">GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C or above</p></li><li data-start="1504" data-end="1562"><p data-start="1506" data-end="1562">Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes</p></li><li data-end="1623" data-start="1563"><p data-start="1565" data-end="1623">Confident and professional phone and email communication</p></li><li data-start="1624" data-end="1680"><p data-start="1626" data-end="1680">Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="1681" data-end="1726"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1726">Competent with MS Excel, Word and Outlook</p></li><li data-start="1727" data-end="1774"><p data-end="1774" data-start="1729">Experience with ERP systems is an advantage</p></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTQ1OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">