<h2 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Assistant Accountant - Temporary Role </h2><p><strong>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Bicester that are looking for an Assistant Accountant</strong> to join a finance team on a temporary basis.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Details</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester</p></li><li><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> Within the next week</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary, with the potential to become permanent</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £37,000</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process purchase and sales invoices and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable</li><li>Support month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Prepare financial reports and analysis as required</li><li>Resolve finance-related queries and support the wider finance team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.</li><li>Previous reconciliation experience</li><li>Ideally used Xero (if not similar)</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuOTQ4ODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead | Camberley | 12-Month FTC</p><p>I am currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead to join a growing business based in Camberley on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is a varied, hands-on role combining full responsibility for monthly payroll for approximately 200 employees, alongside supporting the wider finance team across accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Payroll</p><ul><li><p>Taking full ownership of the monthly payroll process for 200+ employees, including hourly paid and salaried staff.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Importing and processing hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes and deductions.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintaining payroll records, processing starters, leavers and employee changes.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Handling payroll queries and investigating discrepancies.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing HMRC submissions and producing payroll reports.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Supporting HR and Operations with TUPE transfers and transitional payrolls.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>Finance</p><ul><li><p>Raising and distributing monthly sales invoices.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing customer accounts, allocating payments and reconciling the sales ledger.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Chasing outstanding debt and resolving aged debt queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing daily bank transactions and bank reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end audit requirements.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>About You:</p><ul><li><p>2-5 years' experience across finance and payroll.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience managing or processing monthly payroll.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Good understanding of both accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.</p><br><br></li><li><p>AAT qualification would be advantageous.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Able to investigate and resolve issues independently while working as part of a wider finance team.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>The Details:</p><ul><li><p>Location: Camberley</p><br><br></li><li><p>Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract</p><br><br></li><li><p>Working arrangement: Predominantly office-based, with one day per week working from home.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Benefits include private medical insurance, performance-related bonus, birthday leave, pension and additional wellbeing benefits.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMzM2MDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">