13 results for Administrative Assistant in Southend, Southend-on-Sea
Administration Supervisor
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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42000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>🌟 Administration Supervisor (Permanent) | Central London</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded international financial services organisation in the search for an Administration Supervisor to join their London office.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administration professional looking to step into a broad, highly visible leadership role, managing a small team whilst supporting senior stakeholders across the business. You'll sit at the heart of the organisation, overseeing executive support, vendor management, governance, office operations and events, all within a collaborative and people-focused culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📍 The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Admin & Projects Manager, you'll act as the second-in-command within the administration function, managing two Administration Assistants and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations across the London office.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>* Managing, mentoring and developing a team of Administration Assistants</p><p>* Providing executive support to senior leadership and international stakeholders</p><p>* Overseeing vendor management, governance processes, contracts and approvals</p><p>* Coordinating internal and external events</p><p>* Supporting office operations and facilities activity</p><p>* Producing reports and management information for senior stakeholders</p><p>* Driving process improvements and maintaining high operational standards</p><p>* Building strong relationships across the business and acting as a key point of contact for administrative support</p><p> </p><p><strong>✅ About You</strong></p><p>They're looking for someone who is:</p><p>* An experienced Administration Supervisor, Team Lead, Office Manager or Senior Executive Assistant</p><p>* Comfortable managing people and allocating work across a team</p><p>* Experienced in corporate, professional services, banking or other highly regulated environments</p><p>* Confident working with senior executives and stakeholders</p><p>* Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities</p><p>* Experienced in vendor management, governance and operational controls</p><p>* Calm, professional and solutions-focused under pressure</p><p>* Happy rolling up their sleeves and leading from the front</p><p>* Portuguese speaker is a <strong>nice-to-have </strong>but not essential</p><p> </p><p><strong>✨ Why Join?</strong></p><p>* Progression opportunity - this role is available due to an internal promotion</p><p>* Exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholders</p><p>* Warm, collaborative and supportive team culture</p><p>* Opportunity to lead a team and broaden your remit over time</p><p>* Be part of a growing function where your contribution is highly visible</p><p>* Work for a business that values commitment, development and long-term careers</p><p> </p><p>💰 <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive</p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Central London</p><p>📅 <strong>Start Date:</strong> September preferred (earlier if available)</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/QW1iZXIuRGF2aWVzLjI0OTIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-21T09:50:26Z
Assistant Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Finance & Operations Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>City of London | Hybrid | Full-Time | £35,000-£40,000</strong></p><p>A boutique real estate investment and development business is looking for a Finance & Operations Assistant to support its finance function and day-to-day operations. This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure across accounts, property administration and business operations within a professional, close-knit team.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Processing invoices, expenses and payment runs</li><li>Bank reconciliations and finance administration</li><li>Raising sales and rental invoices</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial and CRM records</li><li>Document management and SharePoint administration</li><li>Supporting property and project-related operations</li><li>General office and administrative support</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in finance administration, accounts payable or bookkeeping</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Reliable, proactive and able to manage deadlines</li><li>Property or real estate experience</li><li><strong>Experience of automation processes or enthusiasm to learn</strong></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Stable, long-term opportunity</li><li>Friendly and collaborative working environment</li><li>Exposure to both finance and operations</li><li>Study support towards AAT or a relevant qualification for the right candidate</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuODU2MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-11T09:46:07Z
Accounts Assistant
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
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29000 - 300000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Travel and Tourism business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts assistant for 12 months on a fixed term basis.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 12 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support the day-to-day finance function across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.</li><li>Process a high volume of supplier and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records.</li><li>Code invoices and obtain the relevant approvals in line with company procedures.</li><li>Carry out supplier and customer account reconciliations.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and vendor queries.</li><li>Process payments and assist with sales invoicing.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Assist with general finance administration and contribute to the smooth running of the finance department.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 6 months years experience <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £28-31k pro rata</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5Ljk0NzUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-10T14:22:10Z
Finance Assistant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Our client is a global sports organisation that operate in over 214 countries who are seeking an ambitious and confident Finance Assistant to join their team in South-West London. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years experience in an accountancy role and will be expected to carry out the following duties: </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.</li><li>Complete daily cash allocation and ensure accurate posting of all receipts.</li><li>Conduct daily banking checks and flag discrepancies immediately.</li><li>Assist with Accounts Payable reconciliation during month-end close.</li><li>Support generation of routine financial reports and month-end schedules as needed</li><li>Act as the company's Pleo Champion, supporting employees with card usage, approvals, receipts policy compliance, and platform management.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><ul><li><ul type="disc"><li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">25 days holiday per annum plus UK bank holidays</li><li>Group personal pension scheme, Life assurance, and Wellbeing allowance - 8% Pension company</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>Free lunch when working in the office (up to £9 per day)</li><li>Complimentary healthy snacks and fresh fruit when working in the office</li><li>Ride 2 Work scheme</li><li>Free parking on site</li><li>Working hours: based on 35 hours per week. Normal office hours are 09.00 -17.00 Monday to Friday. Core Hours are 10am-4pm.</li><li>Summer hours - start in June-September - if you work 1 hour extra a day, you get half day on Fridays</li></ul></li></ul><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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uODMwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-10T08:27:24Z
Accounts assistant
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
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14 - 16 GBP / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Metal Brokers in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts assistant for 6-12 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 6-12 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Process daily client collateral movements, ensuring timely execution and accurate reconciliation of client and counterparty transactions.</li><li>Monitor client accounts for margin requirements and coordinate with the appropriate teams to ensure sufficient funds are available.</li><li>Track margin balances and ensure that client margin calls are fulfilled promptly to maintain optimal liquidity levels.</li><li>Assist in managing the firm's daily cash flow, ensuring payments are processed according to the firm's liquidity and risk management policies.</li><li>Support the Financial Controller with daily treasury operations and cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain and update client account information, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Assist with daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions and client balances.</li><li>Assist in reconciling FX positions, margin accounts, and other client-related financial records.</li><li>Support the reconciliation of LME cash, collateral accounts, and other related financial data.</li><li>Ensure that all client payments and receipts are accurately recorded in the accounting system.</li><li>Providing an excellent level of customer service, responding in a timely manner to queries from clients and the Japanese subsidiary.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide support during the annual audit process, assisting with the preparation of financial statements and liaising with external auditors.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and filing of VAT returns, corporation tax, and other HMRC-related documentation.</li><li>Provide general support to the finance team in various day-to-day financial operations, including invoice processing and payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, ensuring all supporting documentation is filed appropriately for auditing purposes.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of reports and ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments.</li><li>Assist with employee expenses, and other HR-related financial tasks as required.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 6 months years experience <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £14-£16p/h </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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjQ4MDM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-12T07:45:37Z
Accounts Assistant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Contract
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18 - 21 GBP / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Marketing business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Assistant for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Manage Accounts Payable, including processing supplier invoices and ensuring payments are recorded accurately and on time.</li><li>Manage Accounts Receivable, including monitoring outstanding balances and maintaining accurate customer accounts.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.</li><li>Carry out balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Monitor and manage the finance inbox, responding to and resolving account and payment queries in a timely manner.</li><li>Prepare and process manual invoices, ensuring all billing information is accurate and complete.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding queries where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and organised financial records in accordance with company procedures.</li><li>Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 2+ years experience <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £18-21p/h</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjEwODg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-13T07:38:20Z
Accounts Assistant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Our client is a global talent management company that represents creators, entertainers, athletes, and other public figures. They help clients grow long-term careers by securing brand partnerships, media opportunities, and business ventures. The company also supports audience growth, develops intellectual property (IP), and manages commercial opportunities beyond social media. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p>● Day to day bookkeeping including the preparation and processing of commission invoices and credit notes.</p><p>● Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions in Xero.</p><p>● Daily reconciliation of bank statements for multiple accounts.</p><p>● Completing UK & US Vendor Forms requested by external sources.</p><p>● Preparation of Debt Reports on a per Manager basis</p><p>● Inbox management including responding to enquiries from vendors and internal staff regarding financial transactions and accounts.</p><p>● Collating information for external client accountants for VAT Return processing.</p><p>● Assisting on weekly payment runs and covering when Senior Finance Manager is on Annual Leave.</p><p>● Communicate with both the UK & US team and assist in the implementation of backend procedures and processes across the department.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job title:</strong> Finance Assistant<br><strong>Salary: </strong>£DOE + discretionary bonus <br><strong>Hybrid: </strong>3 days on site (tues - thurs) , 2 days WFH <br><strong>Working hours:</strong> 9am - 5pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>London<br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off<br></li><li>Study support package<br></li><li>Standard pension<br></li><li>Frequent internal and external social events<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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNDI3MDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-30T13:50:38Z
Tax Assistant
- Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
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15 - 25 GBP / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is recruiting for an Interim Tax Assistant for our client in East Hertfordshire. The position will be for an initial period of 3-4 months, although this could extend. </p><p><br />The position of Interim Tax Assistant will be varied and has the following key requirements </p><ul><li>Gather and organise information from clients</li><li>Prepare and file personal tax returns</li><li>Assist with HMRC communications and ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>Support tax manager with larger projects.</li><li>Aid clients with the MTD process</li><li>Aid tax manager with trust work</li><li>Part qualified / Qualified / QBE / AAT / ATT all considered</li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>Hands-on approach</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Accountancy Practice background preferable</li><li>Personal tax returns experience essential</li></ul><p>The position of Interim Tax Assistant is paying competitively on an hourly rate basis, will be 100% office based and is considered an urgent requirement to begin asap. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMjM4MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-10T12:06:36Z
Junior Finance Assistant
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is an rapidly-expanding marketing business based in central London. They plan corporate events, travel, and group logistics across London and the rest of the UK, hosting a series of unique event experiences.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a junior Finance Assistant to join their accounting department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Manager, the junior Finance Assistant will work closely with them in maintain the financial records, including purchases, sales, payments and bank reconciliations. They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process</li><li>Verifying that transactions are recorded correctly for the supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger</li><li>Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable</li><li>Complete monthly bank reconciliations and weekly supplier payment runs</li><li>Enter data, maintain records and create reports in Sage</li><li>Manage the filing of invoices and expenses, scanning, archiving and</li><li>Assist with the financial reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Finance Assistant position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>1-2 years of experience within a similar transactional finance capacity with good ownership of Accounts Payable</li><li>Early stage AAT studier (or similar)</li><li>Excellent communication skills, engaging and proactive</li><li>Confident with using Excel (Pivot tables / VLOOKUPs)</li><li>Experience with Sage would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£30,000 to £33,000 plus additional benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>9-5:30pm</li><li>20 days holiday (1 day increases per year)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Medical cover</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Mobile phone contribution</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjMwNjQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-06T10:36:46Z
Accounts Assistant
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is an exciting and expanding events marketing business based in central London. They plan corporate events, travel, and group logistics across London and the rest of the UK, hosting a series of unique event experiences.</p><p>Due to further growth, they are looking to hire an additional member in their small finance department, as an Accounts Assistant, to join the team.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will work closely with them in maintain the financial records, including purchases, sales, payments and bank reconciliations. They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process</li><li>Verifying that transactions are recorded correctly for the supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger</li><li>Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable</li><li>Complete monthly bank reconciliations and weekly supplier payment runs</li><li>Enter data, maintain records and create reports in Sage</li><li>Manage the filing of invoices and expenses, scanning, archiving and</li><li>Assist with the financial reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Accounts Assistant position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>1-2 years of experience within a similar transactional finance capacity with good ownership of Accounts Payable</li><li>Early stage AAT studier (or similar)</li><li>Excellent communication skills, engaging and proactive</li><li>Confident with using Excel (Pivot tables / VLOOKUPs)</li><li>Experience with Sage would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£30,000 to £33,000 plus additional benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>9-5:30pm</li><li>20 days holiday (1 day increases per year)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Medical cover</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Mobile phone contribution</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjI4MTcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-03T12:44:06Z
Accounts Assistant
- Kensington and Chelsea, London
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> South Kensington, London (Onsite working)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 to £40,000 <br /> <strong>Experience Required:</strong> 1-3 years' experience within the construction industry<br /> <strong>Software:</strong> Xero experience essential</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing real estate investment firm and support the finance function.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across the businesses, taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, purchase ledger management, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and subcontractor administration. The role has a strong focus on Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, VAT treatment, and the Domestic Reverse Charge within a construction and development environment.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider development team, you will contribute to the efficient running of the finance function and support the delivery of both construction and investment projects.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities using Xero.</li><li>Process and code purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct treatment of CIS, VAT, and Domestic Reverse Charge transactions.</li><li>Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, including subcontractor verification, deduction calculations, and issuing payment and deduction statements.</li><li>Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure ongoing CIS compliance.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and support VAT compliance across construction, development, and property investment activities.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.</li><li>Support project costing and allocation reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and project-level cost visibility.</li><li>Manage supplier and subcontractor payment runs in accordance with company procedures.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries efficiently.</li><li>Support month-end close processes, reporting requirements, and ad hoc finance projects as required.</li><li> </li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>1-3 years' accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of CIS regulations and VAT, including the Domestic Reverse Charge.</li><li>Hands-on experience using Xero.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMTMzMzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-06-24T10:11:33Z
Assistant Accountant
- Staines, Surrey
- remote
- Permanent
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40000 - 44000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Assistant Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Staines (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 + Study Support & Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed technology business to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a newly created role within the Group Finance team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the financial reporting for several overseas entities while working closely with senior finance leaders. As the business continues to grow through innovation and expansion, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end reporting, improving financial processes and contributing to finance transformation projects.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant looking to develop within a dynamic, high-growth environment that offers genuine career progression and exposure to international finance.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Take ownership of the month-end close for a portfolio of overseas entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with the production of consolidated management accounts and statutory reporting.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare VAT returns and support indirect tax compliance.</li><li>Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Assist with finance transformation projects, systems improvements and process automation.</li><li>Produce financial analysis and support ad hoc reporting requirements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Experience within a finance team or an accountancy practice looking to make a first move into industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and strong systems aptitude.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience advantageous but not essential).</li><li>Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills.</li><li>A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and technology.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of approximately £40,000</li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)</li><li>Excellent career progression within a growing international business</li><li>Exposure to Group Finance and overseas entities</li><li>Supportive, collaborative finance team</li><li>Opportunity to be involved in finance transformation and systems improvement projects</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMjg3NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-05T09:01:40Z
Management Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a growing PE backed education and training business based in south east London, but globally recognised. They support thousands of adults & juniors annually across several countries offering academic, professional and education training services.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a newly qualified Management Accountant to join their finance department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, the Management Accountant will take ownership of preparation of monthly accounts (P&L, Balance Sheets etc.) and support on business partnering & process improvements across the team. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Partner with the Divisional Managing Director and senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary</li><li>Drive the month-end close, ensuring accurate reporting and timely balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare board reporting, budgets, forecasts, and business plans to support strategic objectives</li><li>Oversee transactional finance activities, including AP, AR, banking, and intercompany recharges</li><li>Manage and develop the Finance Assistant within the team</li><li>Monitor financial and operational KPIs, providing analysis to drive business performance</li><li>Lead the audit process, maintain the fixed asset register, and prepare quarterly VAT returns</li><li>Manage debtor reporting and cash collection, working closely with operational teams to minimise aged debt and improve cash flow</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and enhance the efficiency of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Management Accountant position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>Recently/Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>4+ years of experience within management accounts preparation & owning month-end processes</li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced or PE backed environment</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal </li><li>Proven experience in process improvements and supporting streamlining of workflows</li><li>Experience with Sage Intaact would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£60,000 to £65,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 1-2 days in office</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Healthcare plans</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjU1MjEyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-07T15:26:58Z