17 results for Assistant Accountant in Southend, Southend-on-Sea

Assistant Accountant

Staines, Surrey
remote
Permanent
40000 - 44000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Assistant Accountant</h1>Location: Staines (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)Salary: £40,000 + Study Support & Benefits<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed technology business to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant.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.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.<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>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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMjg3NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-05T09:01:40Z

Assistant Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Accountant | Hybrid Working | Study Support | Central LondonA growing investment management business is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in a permanent role. Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their accounting experience across transactional finance, month-end reporting, reconciliations, VAT and audit supportKey Responsibilities<ul><li>Processing payment runs and staff expenses</li><li>Managing debtor and creditor ledgers</li><li>Bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset register</li><li>Supporting month-end and quarter-end processes</li><li>Preparing VAT returns and fund recharges</li><li>Assisting with year-end audits</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting role</li><li>Studying towards an accounting qualification</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Confident using Excel and finance systems</li><li>Proactive, adaptable and eager to develop your career</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul><li>Full study support</li><li>Hybrid working (two on-site days per week after probation)</li><li>Competitive salary + bonus</li><li>Immediate start available</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuOTMzNDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-31T11:58:35Z

Assistant Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Finance & Operations AssistantCity of London | Hybrid | Full-Time | £35,000-£40,000A 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.Key responsibilities:<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>About you:<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>Experience of automation processes or enthusiasm to learn</li></ul>What's on offer:<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>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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuODU2MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-11T09:46:07Z

Accounts Assistant

Kensington and Chelsea, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Assistant / BookkeeperLocation: South Kensington, London (Onsite working) Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 Experience Required/ software: min 3 years' experience (ideally within construction/ real estate or property) Software: Xero experience essential About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing real estate investment firm and support the finance function.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.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. Key Responsibilities<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>Candidate Requirements<ul><li>3 years' accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Ideal working knowledge of CIS regulations and VAT, including the Domestic Reverse Charge.</li><li>MUST HAVE - Hands-on working experience using XERO.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNjM1NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T16:43:06Z

Assistant Accountant

Luton, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.The RoleAs Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Support finance period end including accruals and prepayments, reconciliations</li><li>Support with daily tasks such as cashflow forecast, Capex reconciliation</li><li>Daily internal reporting </li><li>Complete National Statistics surveys and returns</li><li>Support external audit with prompt reply to queries submitted</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations for all bank accounts</li><li>Upload manual payments to the bank</li><li>Support with the quarterly stock take </li><li>Support with any ad-hoc requests </li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be working towards AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. CompanyThe Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.Salary and BenefitsRole of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDc5MDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-24T12:58:40Z

Accounts assistant

London, London
remote
Contract
14 - 16 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Metal Brokers in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts assistant for 6-12 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 6-12 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<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> Profile:The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 6 months years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £14-£16p/h 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjQ4MDM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-12T07:45:37Z

Accounts Assistant

London, London
remote
Contract
29000 - 300000 GBP / Yearly
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.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 12 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<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>Profile:The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 6 months years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £28-31k pro rataRobert 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5Ljk0NzUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-10T14:22:10Z

Accounts Assistant

City of London, London
remote
Contract
18 - 21 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Marketing business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Assistant for 3 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<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>Profile:The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 2+ years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £18-21p/hRobert 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjEwODg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-13T07:38:20Z

Treasury Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Contract
140 - 150 GBP / Daily
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Software Commodities business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Treasury Assistant for 2-3 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Treasury Assistant to assist them for 2-3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Support the day-to-day management of cash and payments across multiple bank accounts and currencies.</li><li>Prepare and maintain daily and weekly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Perform urgent and ad-hoc reconciliations as required to ensure accurate and up-to-date cash positions.</li><li>Manage daily and weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within required deadlines.</li><li>Monitor cash balances across multiple accounts and currencies, providing regular cash balance reporting.</li><li>Support short-term cash flow and liquidity forecasting, identifying upcoming funding requirements and potential cash surpluses.</li><li>Assist with overall liquidity management and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet payment obligations.</li><li>Support the onboarding and setup of new bank accounts, including coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain accurate treasury records and ensure banking information is kept up to date.</li><li>Work closely with Finance and other internal teams to resolve cash, payment and reconciliation queries.</li><li>Utilise NetSuite to record, monitor and reconcile financial transactions and support treasury reporting.</li><li>Provide support on ad-hoc treasury and cash management activities as required.</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Treasury Assistant will have 1+ years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £140-£160 per day DOERobert 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjU4Mjc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-24T16:00:40Z

Accounts Assistant

London, London
remote
Permanent
30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis 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.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.RoleReporting 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:<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>ProfileThe ideal profile for this Accounts Assistant position, should have the following:<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>Salary & Benefits£30,000 to £33,000 plus additional benefits:<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>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjI4MTcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-03T12:44:06Z

Part-time Accounts Payable Assistant

London, London
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis is a rapidly growing marketing and communications business based in central London. They support a number of clients globally across various sectors on utilising data & insights well to increase business performance.Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their finance team by recruiting a Part-time Accounts Payable Assistant.RoleReporting into the Director of Finance, the part-time Accounts Payable Assistant will take ownership of the purchase ledger activities within the finance department, ensuring high levels of accuracy. Key duties include:<ul><li>Process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and company credit card transactions.</li><li>Manage the supplier on-boarding process.</li><li>Administer the Purchase Order system accurately.</li><li>Manage the Fixed Asset ledger, tracking disposals Banking and acquisitions.</li><li>Daily bank postings and reconciliation of multi-currency bank transactions.</li><li>Set up fortnightly payment runs.</li><li>Supporting month-end bank reconciliations.</li><li>Handle supplier queries.</li><li>Support year-end audit work and processes.</li><li>Other ad hoc finance/admin duties as directed by management team.</li></ul>ProfileThe ideal profile for this part-time Accounts Payable Assistant position, should have the following:<ul><li>Prior extensive experience within a similar Bookkeeping/Accounting capacity with ownership of Accounts Payable.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail & accuracy.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Experience with multi-currency transactions.</li><li>Proficient with Excel.</li><li>Comfortable working within a part-time position & predominately remote.</li><li>Experience with Xero or NetSuite would be advantageous.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits£40,000 - £45,000 full-time equivalent (25hrs per week):<ul><li>25 hours per week</li><li>Hybrid working & remote working</li><li>Company bonus scheme</li><li>Company holiday scheme</li><li>Pension plan</li></ul>Please note the salary listed is full-time equivalent, this will then be pro-rata'd to the set working hours. The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. 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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjE2MDYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-24T13:24:10Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Uxbridge, London
remote
Permanent
30000 - 36000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy and collaborative finance team within a well-established business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a supportive team where accuracy, organisation and customer service are highly valued. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, processing high volumes of invoices and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.<h2 data-start="632" data-end="643"> </h2><h2 data-end="643" data-start="632">The Role</h2>Working as part of an established Accounts Payable team, you'll be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices and subcontractor payments are processed accurately and on time, helping to maintain strong supplier relationships and efficient financial controls.<h3 data-end="929" data-start="905">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1752" data-start="931"><li data-end="1025" data-start="931">Process high volumes of purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding, matching and approvals.</li><li data-end="1101" data-start="1026">Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and distribute invoices appropriately.</li><li data-start="1102" data-end="1164">Scan and register invoices across multiple trading entities.</li><li data-start="1165" data-end="1223">Create and maintain supplier and subcontractor accounts.</li><li data-start="1224" data-end="1273">Process utility invoices and council tax bills.</li><li data-start="1274" data-end="1380">Investigate invoice discrepancies and liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries.</li><li data-start="1381" data-end="1429">Process subcontractor certificates accurately.</li><li data-start="1430" data-end="1492">Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items.</li><li data-start="1493" data-end="1559">Prepare supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.</li><li data-end="1616" data-start="1560">Maintain supplier accounts and aged creditor balances.</li><li data-end="1678" data-start="1617">Respond promptly to supplier telephone and email enquiries.</li><li data-start="1679" data-end="1752">Support the wider finance team with ad hoc Accounts Payable activities.</li></ul><h2 data-end="1766" data-start="1754"> </h2><h2 data-end="1766" data-start="1754">About You</h2>We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely work.You'll ideally have:<ul data-start="1919" data-end="2447"><li data-end="1992" data-start="1919">Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.</li><li data-end="2058" data-start="1993">Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li data-start="2059" data-end="2108">Experience processing high volumes of invoices.</li><li data-end="2209" data-start="2109">Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues.</li><li data-end="2295" data-start="2210">The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.</li><li data-end="2357" data-start="2296">A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.</li><li data-start="2358" data-end="2447">Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.</li></ul><h3 data-start="2449" data-end="2462"> </h3><h3 data-end="2462" data-start="2449">Desirable</h3><ul data-start="2464" data-end="2683"><li data-start="2464" data-end="2545">Experience within the construction, housebuilding or wider property sector.</li><li data-start="2546" data-end="2604">Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).</li><li data-end="2683" data-start="2605">Experience working with multiple entities or high-volume invoice processing.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2685" data-end="2703"> </h2><h2 data-end="2703" data-start="2685">What's on Offer</h2><ul data-end="2956" data-start="2705"><li data-end="2747" data-start="2705">Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li data-start="2748" data-end="2787">Friendly and supportive finance team.</li><li data-start="2788" data-end="2828">Stable, well-established organisation.</li><li data-start="2829" data-end="2883">Opportunity to develop your Accounts Payable career.</li><li data-start="2884" data-end="2956">Collaborative working environment with excellent training and support.</li></ul> If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a thriving finance team, we'd love to hear from you.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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS40ODkxMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-21T11:25:09Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

West End, London
remote
Temporary
18.00 - 20.00 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are exclusively partnering with a fast-growing Retail compnay in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for 3-6 monthsRole:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team.In this role you will be responsible for the following duties:<ul class="[&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7" dir="ltr"><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Prepare and complete credit card, bank, and staff expense reconciliations</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Work through a backlog of invoices and outstanding items, ensuring records are brought up to date</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Assist with preparing and processing payment runs</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Post bank transactions and allocate payments correctly</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Support accounts payable activities across multiple entities</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Manage invoices and payments across multiple currencies</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Handle stock-related invoice queries and reconciliations</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">Work in a busy, hands-on finance environment, supporting day-to-day transactional finance tasks as needed</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words">System: Sage X3</li></ul>Profile:The successful temporary Accounts Payable Clerk will ideally have 2+ years end-to-end Accounts Payable experience and be able to work in a fast-paced Accounts Payable team. You must be immediate or on a 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a Retail company based in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for 3-6 months to support a maternity cover. This role will be office based 3 days per week with 2 days working from home.Salary & Benefits:This temporary Accounts Payable Clerk role will be paying £18-20 per hour dependant on experience.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/U2FtLktlYW0uNjAzMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-27T09:56:14Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
17 - 19 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Energy business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Part time Accounts Payable Clerk.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Payable Clerk to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process supplier invoices in an accurate and timely manner ensuring appropriate project and GL coding</li><li>Ensure invoices are processed in line with company approval processes</li><li>Process and audit employee expenses ensuring compliance with company policies</li><li>Reconciliation of supplier invoices and statements</li><li>Process and audit credit card expenses</li><li>Build and maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Process bank payments and reconcile bank statements</li><li>Various ad hoc tasks</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 6 months years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £17p/h-£19p/h (DOE)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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjkwNTM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-20T16:22:07Z

Bookkeeper

London, London
remote
Permanent
40000 - 46000 GBP / Yearly
Our client is a growing e-commerce business, built on a strong B2B foundation and a passion for creating standout e-commerce brands. Over the years, they've grown into a business that specialises in developing successful online brands and importing high-quality products for retailers across multiple sectors.Duties:* Own day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting in Xero, including purchase and sales ledgers, invoice processing, coding, supplier/customer queries and expenses management.* Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and key balance sheet/control accounts, including trade finance facilities, foreign currency balances and related FX transactions, liaising with banks/providers where required.* Own the month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, amortisation, fixed asset schedules and preparation through to trial balance.* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, with variance analysis and concise commentary for review.* Prepare weekly cash flow reporting and highlight key movements, variances and upcoming requirements.* Run the payroll process, including reconciliations, journals and associated payments/records.* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring supporting reconciliations and records are complete.* Support budgeting, forecasting and actual-versus-budget analysis.Benefits of this role:<ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>Job title - Finance & Accounting Officer </li><li>Salary - £DOE </li><li>Hybrid structure - 3 days on site , 2 days WFH </li><li>Location - Borehamwood (parking on-site) </li><li>28 holidays including BH </li><li>Pension Scheme </li><li>Casual dress </li><li>Modern office </li><li>Team lunches and nights out </li><li>Discount on products </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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNTk0MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-19T17:10:06Z

Payroll Clerk

City of London, London
remote
Contract
300 - 350 GBP / Daily
Role:Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Payroller to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:<ul><li data-start="0" data-section-id="1640u5f" data-end="32">End-to-end payroll processing for EMEA - weekly and monthly</li><li data-section-id="1dvsk8k" data-start="33" data-end="84">Processing starters, leavers and payroll changes.</li><li data-end="130" data-section-id="ndq6ai" data-start="85">Calculating salaries, overtime and bonuses.</li><li data-end="174" data-start="131" data-section-id="3ym9tf">Managing PAYE, NI and pension deductions.</li><li data-end="277" data-start="238" data-section-id="1j2b7tq">Payroll reconciliations and journals.</li><li data-start="278" data-section-id="27454g" data-end="305">Ensuring HMRC compliance.</li><li data-section-id="5tw3as" data-start="306" data-end="336">Maintaining payroll records.</li><li data-end="387" data-is-last-node="" data-start="337" data-section-id="1qqakhk">Assist in the implementation of Workday</li><li>System - Workday</li></ul>Profile:The successful, temporary Payroller must have experience with EMEA payroll and experience with Workday.You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are an Energy Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Salary & Benefits:This temporary Payroller will be paying circa £300-£350 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjQ5MzY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-02T18:45:04Z

Payroll Administrator

Watford, Hertfordshire
remote
Temporary
18 - 20 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Payroll officer for our client in Watford for a period of approximately 3-4 months to cover long-term sickness. This position of Interim Payroll officer will be varied and focus on the following key skills;<ul><li>In depth knowledge of the payroll process, up to 1000 employees</li><li>Pensions experience - preferred but not essential</li><li>Strong academic background, can communicate at various levels</li><li>Hands-on approach, small team environment where everybody helps each other</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines</li><li>General Microsoft office skills, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint </li><li>Payroll software experience essential </li></ul>The position of Interim Payroll Officer will be paying competitively depending on experience and will be based 100% onsite at the client's offices. There is free parking and excellent facilities available. 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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMDczMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-17T16:17:11Z