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6 results for Assistant Accountant in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent

Assistant Financial Accountant
  • Liverpool, Merseyside
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing organisation to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant based in Liverpool.</p><p>This role is well suited to someone developing their finance career and looking to gain strong technical experience across month‑end, reconciliations and core accounting processes within a structured shared service environment.</p><p>The salary for this role is £30,000 - £40,000, hybrid working and 25 days annual leave.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Assistant Financial Accountant will support the delivery of accurate financial records and smooth month‑end close. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Posting journals into the general ledger and sub‑ledgers</li><li>Preparing accruals and supporting month‑end processes</li><li>Completing reconciliations for fixed assets, prepayments, intercompany and deferred income</li><li>Carrying out bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable close activities</li><li>Supporting VAT and CIS reporting</li><li>Maintaining financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal processes</li><li>Resolving queries and addressing issues promptly</li><li>Working collaboratively with colleagues across the shared service centre</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Confident working with journals, reconciliations, accruals and other core accounting tasks</li><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Able to work independently and within a team</li><li>Clear communicator who can build strong working relationships</li><li>Motivated, proactive and keen to develop</li><li>Comfortable being on‑site in four days per week</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNTYzMzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-01-13T15:19:44Z
Assistant Management Accountant
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 25.00 GBP / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a client based in Manchester City Centre and looking to appoint a Management Accountant. The organisation has seen huge growth and needs a skilled and motivated Management Accountant to play a key role in ensuring smooth finance operations.</p><p>Interim assignment - 4 months+</p><br><br><br> <br><ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.</li><li>Analyse financial data to support decision-making and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to enhance financial planning.</li><li>Reconcile accounts and oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely submissions.</li><li>Manage cash flow and provide recommendations for financial optimisation.</li><li>Support audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting and finance function.</li></ul><br><br><br><br><p>A successful Interim Management Accountant should have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in management accounting within the business services industry.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to financial data.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and advanced knowledge of Excel.</li><li>A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Hybrid working </p><p>Immediate start </p><br><br><br><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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNTI5NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2025-11-21T17:14:14Z
Accounts Assistant
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 27500 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Accounts Assistant - Permanent</p><p>Salary: £27,500 - £33,000 (DOE)<br /> Location: Office-based, Monday to Friday<br /> Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm</p><p>We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-growing business within the automotive finance space. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function in a high-volume, transactional environment.</p><p>This is a fully office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, responsibility, and working at pace.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with an existing Accounts Assistant and external accountants, you'll play a key role in managing daily financial transactions. The business processes 30-50 dealer payments per day, so attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Processing daily payments to dealerships following customer car finance completion</li><li>Manually sending funds and ensuring accuracy of amounts and beneficiary details</li><li>Checking and matching invoices before payment</li><li>Recording incoming funds from lenders and outgoing dealer payments</li><li>Daily bookkeeping using Xero, including reconciliations</li><li>Managing invoicing and liability reconciliations</li><li>Supporting month-end processes and preparing information for management accounts and P&amp;L</li><li>Working with external accountants on month-end, audits, and reporting</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function as needed in a busy, fast-moving environment</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li>Experienced in an accounts assistant or similar finance role</li><li>Confident using Xero</li><li>Highly accurate with strong attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable handling high volumes of transactions daily</li><li>Well organised and able to manage deadlines</li><li>Happy working 5 days per week in the office</li><li>Motor trade experience is not required, but high-volume finance or transactional experience is highly beneficial</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Salary between £27,500 - £33,000, depending on experience</li><li>Monday to Friday 9-6pm working hours</li><li>Supportive team environment with clear responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to be part of a growing business with a strong finance function</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys end-to-end transactional finance, this could be an excellent next step.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4zOTU4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-01-15T09:37:54Z
Accounts Assistant
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 14.50 - 15.30 GBP / Hourly
  • <p data-start="514" data-end="804">Robert Half is partnering a Manchester travel network in the appointment of a temporary Accounts Assistant to join a small, friendly finance team in Bolron. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys a mix of basic accounting tasks and general administrative duties.</p><p data-end="966" data-start="806">You will be joining the team at a busy period, supporting year-end activities (January year-end) and audit preparation, alongside day-to-day finance operations.</p><h3 data-start="973" data-end="999">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1000" data-end="1401"><li data-end="1030" data-start="1000"><p data-end="1030" data-start="1002">Managing the finance inbox</p></li><li data-end="1061" data-start="1031"><p data-end="1061" data-start="1033">Processing purchase orders</p></li><li data-start="1062" data-end="1106"><p data-start="1064" data-end="1106">Performing basic accounting calculations</p></li><li data-end="1173" data-start="1107"><p data-start="1109" data-end="1173">Supporting reconciliations, including overtime reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1174" data-end="1196"><p data-start="1176" data-end="1196">Payroll data input</p></li><li data-start="1197" data-end="1228"><p data-end="1228" data-start="1199">Credit card reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1229" data-end="1279"><p data-end="1279" data-start="1231">Processing pay-ins and machine reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1280" data-end="1335"><p data-start="1282" data-end="1335">Assisting with general finance administration tasks</p></li><li data-end="1401" data-start="1336"><p data-start="1338" data-end="1401">Supporting the finance team during year-end and audit periods</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1408" data-end="1423">About You</h3><ul data-end="1786" data-start="1424"><li data-start="1424" data-end="1465"><p data-start="1426" data-end="1465">AAT qualified or ideally studying towards AAT</p></li><li data-end="1538" data-start="1466"><p data-start="1468" data-end="1538">Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role</p></li><li data-start="1539" data-end="1602"><p data-end="1602" data-start="1541">Comfortable with basic reconciliations and accounting tasks</p></li><li data-start="1603" data-end="1673"><p data-start="1605" data-end="1673">Organised, reliable, and happy to support across a range of duties</p></li><li data-end="1719" data-start="1674"><p data-end="1719" data-start="1676">Able to work well as part of a small team</p></li><li data-start="1720" data-end="1786"><p data-end="1786" data-start="1722">Experience with Oracle systems is beneficial but not essential</p></li><li data-end="1786" data-start="1720">Good personality and communication skills </li></ul><h3 data-start="1793" data-end="1807">The Team</h3><p data-end="1875" data-start="1808">You'll be working within a close-knit finance team for a minimum terms of 6 weeks. </p><p data-start="1972" data-end="2044">The team has a positive, supportive culture with a good sense of humour.</p><h3 data-end="2077" data-start="2051">Working Arrangements</h3><ul data-start="2078" data-end="2173"><li data-end="2118" data-start="2078"><p data-start="2080" data-end="2118">First 2 weeks fully onsite in Bolton</p></li><li data-start="2119" data-end="2173"><p data-end="2173" data-start="2121">Flexible working arrangements available thereafter</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjA2MjUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-01-14T15:09:58Z
Bookkeeper
  • Oswestry, Shropshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 28000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p data-end="651" data-start="319">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a well-established and growing business based in Shrewsbury, who are looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Bookkeeper. While the role is office-based in Shrewsbury, the client is fully supportive of remote working, offering flexibility for the right candidate.</p><p data-end="837" data-start="653">This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient Bookkeeper who enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function and has strong experience producing final accounts.</p><h3 data-end="864" data-start="839">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-end="1267" data-start="865"><li data-end="917" data-start="865"><p data-end="917" data-start="867">Full responsibility for the bookkeeping function</p></li><li data-end="992" data-start="918"><p data-start="920" data-end="992">Preparation of final accounts up to trial balance / year-end stage</p></li><li data-start="993" data-end="1055"><p data-end="1055" data-start="995">Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="1116" data-start="1056"><p data-end="1116" data-start="1058">Bank, balance sheet, and control account reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="1147" data-start="1117"><p data-end="1147" data-start="1119">VAT returns and compliance</p></li><li data-start="1148" data-end="1198"><p data-end="1198" data-start="1150">Liaising with external accountants as required</p></li><li data-start="1199" data-end="1267"><p data-start="1201" data-end="1267">Using Xero for day-to-day financial management and reporting</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1290" data-start="1269">Key Requirements:</h3><ul data-start="1291" data-end="1599"><li data-start="1291" data-end="1373"><p data-start="1293" data-end="1373">Proven experience in a Bookkeeping role, ideally within an SME environment</p></li><li data-start="1374" data-end="1420"><p data-end="1420" data-start="1376">Final accounts experience is essential</p></li><li data-start="1421" data-end="1473"><p data-start="1423" data-end="1473">Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential)</p></li><li data-end="1535" data-start="1474"><p data-start="1476" data-end="1535">High attention to detail and strong organisational skills</p></li><li data-end="1599" data-start="1536"><p data-start="1538" data-end="1599">Ability to work independently and manage deadlines remotely</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1601" data-end="1621">What's on Offer:</h3><ul data-end="1833" data-start="1622"><li data-end="1680" data-start="1622"><p data-start="1624" data-end="1680">Fully remote working with flexibility around hours</p></li><li data-start="1681" data-end="1727"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1727">Part-time role ideal for work-life balance</p></li><li data-start="1728" data-end="1780"><p data-start="1730" data-end="1780">Supportive and professional business environment</p></li><li data-start="1781" data-end="1833"><p data-end="1833" data-start="1783">Long-term opportunity with a stable organisation</p></li></ul><p data-start="1835" data-end="2119">Robert Half are proud to be partnering with this client and will manage the recruitment process from initial application through to offer stage. If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a flexible, remote, part-time opportunity, we would be keen to discuss this role with you.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS41NDE2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-01-06T11:46:04Z
Bookkeeper
  • Solihull, West Midlands
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Bookkeeper - Solihull (Temporary) </strong><br /><strong>Full-time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid working</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can take real ownership and be trusted to run the finance function your way? I'm supporting a small, friendly, down‑to‑earth business based near Knowle, Solihull, who are looking for a confident Bookkeeper to join their close‑knit team.</p><p>This is a stand‑alone position, so you'll be the go‑to person for all things finance and a key part of keeping things running smoothly.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing day‑to‑day: </strong></p><p>* Managing daily bank receipts and allocations <br />* Running weekly supplier payment runs <br />* Handling aged debtors and managing credit control activity <br />* Raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices <br />* Investigating purchase price variances and resolving supplier queries <br />* Uploading supplier payments and reconciling accounts in Clearbooks (experience in Xero or similar also welcomed) <br />* Supporting with general finance tasks, reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis</p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong> <br />* Someone qualified by experience or part‑qualified (AAT or similar) <br />* A reliable, steady individual who enjoys a stand‑alone role <br />* Confident, resilient, and comfortable taking ownership of your work <br />* A car driver - the office location requires it <br />* Happy working Monday-Friday in an office‑based environment <br />* Experience using Clearbooks, Xero, or other accounting systems</p><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong> <br />* Temporary opportunity with an immediate start <br />* Core hours 8.30am-5.30pm<br />* A relaxed, non‑corporate environment with a friendly team who enjoy a bit of banter!<br />* A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4zNDEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-01-07T15:15:25Z