<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Accounts Assistant<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Dudley<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br /> <strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Office-based (Monday to Friday, 5 days per week)<br /><br /></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a Manufacturing client in Dudley as they search for a motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Assistant</strong> to join their finance team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to work in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the ales ledger and credit control functions, with additional responsibilities across the wider accounts team.<br /><br /></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain the sales ledger, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing</li><li>Credit control: monitoring outstanding debts, chasing overdue payments, and maintaining customer relationships</li><li>Support with purchase ledger duties including processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with payment runs</li><li>Assist with bank reconciliations and cash allocations</li><li>Help prepare monthly accounts and support financial reporting as required</li><li>Respond to internal and external finance-related queries in a timely manner</li><li>General administrative support within the finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>12-18 months of relevant experience in an accounts/finance role</li><li>Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes</li><li>Good working knowledge of accounting software and MS Excel</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Self-motivated and eager to learn with a proactive attitude</li><li>Able to work well independently and as part of a team</li></ul><p> </p><p>Interested to find out more? Please apply to the position and I will review your application shortly.</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/QW1yaXQuU2hva2VyLjc5MDI2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Bookkeeper for our Accountancy Practice client based in East Hertfordshire. </p><p>The position of Interim Bookkeeper will be varied and focus on the following skillset;</p><ul><li>Carrying out book-keeping duties for clients,</li><li>Obtain details of new sub-contractors, check rate of CIS tax deduction, monthly CIS returns and arrange payment.</li><li>Prepare accounts of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for review via TaxCalc.</li><li>Calculating gross pay by considering hours worked, overtime rates, taxes, national insurance payments and other factors.</li><li>Liaising with clients in order to resolve queries, preparing and submitting VAT returns,</li><li>Knowledge of Sage Cloud, Sage 50, Free Agent, Quickbooks, Xero.</li><li>100% based in the office. </li></ul><p>The position of Interim Bookkeeper will be paying up to £35k on an hourly rate basis, it is an urgent requirement to start 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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMDAyMTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<ol><li><strong> Job Information</strong></li></ol><ul><li><strong>Job Purpose:</strong> To ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, resolve exceptions, maintain vendor relationships, and support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions.</li><li><strong>Parent Job Description: </strong>Transaction Processing Manager.</li><li><strong>Global Job</strong>: <ul><li><strong>Main Job Family</strong>: Finance</li><li><strong>Sub Job Family</strong>: Accounting</li><li><strong>Job Code</strong>: 30000023</li></ul></li><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: <ul><li><strong>Management</strong>: Sr. Analyst</li></ul></li></ul><ol start="2"><li><strong> Role & Responsibility</strong></li></ol><ol><li><strong>Accounts Payable (100%)</strong><ul><li>Ensure exceptions are resolved in a timely manner to ensure timely payments to vendors.</li><li>Monitor invoices coming through various middleware systems such like Control Pay, EDI, Helios etc and ensure there are no interface errors/delays.</li><li>Reconcile invoices coming from above channels back to vendor statements and actual vendor invoices on regular basis</li><li>Run weekly payment batches and initiate manual payment requests to ensure all due invoices are paid timely and any queries are addressed timely for resolution</li><li>Coordinate with AR team the AP/AR offsets when necessary</li><li>Review / analyze vendor master data records and address any discrepancies to MDM team for resolution</li><li>Ensure GRNI report and AP SL items are reviewed and maintained on regular basis</li><li>Provide support to the Team Leader and have the ability to back up for payment runs and query resolution.</li><li>Provide inputs for the forecast calculation</li><li>Maintain query log with a full audit trail and statistical reporting. Proactively deal with issues to prevent recurrences.</li><li>Liaise with other departments, such as buyers, to manage vendor relationships and proactively resolve queries.</li><li>Carry out supplier statement reconciliations, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure efficient resolution of outstanding payments.</li><li>Prepare data for AP accruals</li><li>Drive process improvements and root cause analysis processes.</li><li>Ensure continuous support to increase the process automation efficiency</li><li>Handle ad-hoc projects, duties, and monthly archiving.</li></ul></li></ol><ol start="3"><li><strong> Job Requirement</strong></li></ol><ul><li><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong>: <ul><li>Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.</li><li>Preferred: accounting background</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience</strong>: <ul><li>Required: 0-2 years of experience with an understanding of basic accounting practices.</li><li>Preferred: Modern ERP experience.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Skills</strong>: <ul><li>Good working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft packages</li><li>English knowledge written /oral</li><li>Technical AP & AR knowledge</li><li>Finance background</li><li>Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team</li><li>Flexible approach</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Strong work ethic</li><li>Interpersonal communication skills</li></ul></li></ul><ol start="5"><li><strong> Decision-Making Scope</strong></li></ol><ul><li><strong>Scope of responsibility</strong>: Country specific<br /> <strong>Number of Subordinates:</strong><ul><li>Direct: 0</li><li>Indirect: 0</li></ul></li><li><strong>Budget Responsibility</strong>: No</li></ul><ol start="6"><li><strong> Communication</strong></li></ol><ul><li><strong>Internal</strong>: <ul><li>Internal stakeholders with invoice queries, Finance/GL team.</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Adapt & Change.</li><li><strong>Frequency:</strong></li></ul></li><li><strong>External</strong>: <ul><li>Suppliers</li></ul></li></ul><ol start="7"><li><strong> Others</strong></li></ol><ul><li><strong>Challenges</strong>: <ul><li>Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and resolving any exceptions promptly.</li><li>Maintaining good vendor relationships while efficiently resolving outstanding payments.</li><li>Coordinating with internal departments for smooth cash receipts and handling.</li></ul></li><li><strong>KPIs</strong>: <ul><li>Timeliness and accuracy of invoice processing.</li><li>Resolution of exceptions and outstanding payments.</li><li>Vendor accounts reconciled without issues</li><li>Timely resolution of past due payables</li><li></li></ul></li><li><strong>Travel Standard:</strong> Less than 10%.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTAyMjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 data-start="482" data-end="508"><strong data-start="486" data-end="506">Company Overview</strong></h3><p data-start="509" data-end="792">Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation based in Leamington Spa, currently seeking a Temporary Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a key support role during a busy period involving year-end close and audit preparation.</p><h3 data-end="822" data-start="799"><strong data-start="803" data-end="820">Role Overview</strong></h3><p data-start="823" data-end="1079">As a Temporary Accounts Assistant, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of the company's financial records, with a primary focus on bank reconciliations and supporting the finance team through year-end processes and audit.</p><h3 data-start="1086" data-end="1114"><strong data-end="1114" data-start="1090">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1712" data-start="1116"><li data-end="1195" data-start="1116"><p data-start="1118" data-end="1195">Perform <strong data-end="1168" data-start="1126">daily and monthly bank reconciliations</strong> across multiple accounts</p></li><li data-end="1291" data-start="1196"><p data-start="1198" data-end="1291">Assist in the preparation and review of <strong data-end="1289" data-start="1238">year-end schedules and supporting documentation</strong></p></li><li data-start="1292" data-end="1354"><p data-start="1294" data-end="1354">Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances</p></li><li data-end="1463" data-start="1355"><p data-end="1463" data-start="1357">Support the finance team in <strong data-start="1385" data-end="1406">audit preparation</strong>, including pulling reports and gathering documentation</p></li><li data-end="1560" data-start="1464"><p data-start="1466" data-end="1560">Assist with other transactional finance tasks as required (e.g. accounts payable/receivable)</p></li><li data-end="1637" data-start="1561"><p data-end="1637" data-start="1563">Maintain accurate records in accordance with company and audit standards</p></li><li data-end="1712" data-start="1638"><p data-start="1640" data-end="1712">Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and discrepancies</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1739" data-start="1719"><strong data-start="1723" data-end="1739">Requirements</strong></h3><ul data-end="2178" data-start="1741"><li data-end="1828" data-start="1741"><p data-start="1743" data-end="1828">Previous experience in a similar <strong data-end="1798" data-start="1776">Accounts Assistant</strong> or <strong data-start="1802" data-end="1821">Finance Support</strong> role</p></li><li data-end="1896" data-start="1829"><p data-start="1831" data-end="1896">Strong attention to detail and <strong data-start="1862" data-end="1894">proven reconciliation skills</strong></p></li><li data-end="1944" data-start="1897"><p data-end="1944" data-start="1899">Confident using Excel and financial systems</p></li><li data-end="2011" data-start="1945"><p data-start="1947" data-end="2011">Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines</p></li><li data-start="2012" data-end="2069"><p data-end="2069" data-start="2014">Strong communication skills and team-player mentality</p></li><li data-start="2070" data-end="2178"><p data-end="2178" data-start="2072">Availability to work <strong data-end="2141" data-start="2093">full-time, on-site 5 days per week initially</strong>, with <strong data-start="2148" data-end="2176">1 day WFH after training</strong></p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2185" data-end="2223"><strong data-end="2223" data-start="2189">Duration & Working Arrangement</strong></h3><ul data-start="2225" data-end="2456"><li data-start="2225" data-end="2323"><p data-start="2227" data-end="2323"><strong data-end="2255" data-start="2227">3-month initial contract</strong>, with the potential for <strong data-start="2280" data-end="2293">extension</strong> depending on business needs</p></li><li data-start="2324" data-end="2456"><p data-end="2456" data-start="2326">Based <strong data-start="2332" data-end="2361">on-site in Leamington Spa</strong>, with the option to <strong data-start="2382" data-end="2415">work from home 1 day per week</strong> following a successful training period</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS45NjcwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
