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3 results for Administrative Assistant in Wakefield, Wakefield

Finance Assistant
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 26000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with an international business to recruit for a Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity offering genuine growth and development. The role works closely with both finance and operations and is ideal for someone This role is hybrid working and paying between £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience. This is a great role for someone with at least a year or more of experience and looking to work wtihin a supportive team to grow their knowledge.</p><p><strong>Finance Assistant - Overview</strong></p><p>A great opportunity for someone looking to build their finance career within a busy, hands‑on environment. This role provides core finance administration support with the chance to gain broader experience across management reporting, analysis, and commercial finance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and approve purchase orders, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.</li><li>Work with Accounts Payable to process supplier invoices accurately.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice queries with operational teams.</li><li>Follow up outstanding AP issues to ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Support month‑end tasks, including accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Prepare customer invoice information for Accounts Receivable.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the finance leadership team.</li><li>Assist with ad‑hoc finance duties as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>GCSEs/A Levels or equivalent; AAT qualified or studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Good communication skills (written and verbal).</li><li>Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMjE2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-13T15:22:13Z
Accounts Assistant Manager
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 45000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager / Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract.</p><p> <strong>**Hybrid Working 1 Day a week in the office**</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, expanding firm with strong leadership and clear growth plans. The role offers flexibility with just one day per week in the office, based in either Deansgate, Manchester or Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Assistant Manager / Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing a team delivering:</p><ul><li>Year-end statutory accounts</li><li>Corporation tax returns</li><li>Sole trader accounts</li><li>Self-assessment tax returns</li></ul><p>The role is predominantly review-focused, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance, alongside mentoring and developing junior team members. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and supporting the continued growth of the firm.</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualified</li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of FRS105 and FRS102 1A</li><li>Confident reviewing accounts and tax work</li><li>Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff</li><li>Able to travel to either Manchester (Deansgate) or Buckinghamshire (Stokenchurch) once per week</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience</li><li>12-month maternity cover contract</li><li>1 day per week in the office</li><li>Opportunity to join a high-growth, forward-thinking firm</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzE5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-04T13:45:05Z
Accounts Assistant
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team within a well‑established business in Leeds, West Yorkshire.</p><p>This is a broad, hands‑on role suited to someone who is comfortable owning day‑to‑day finance processes and enjoys getting involved across a wide range of ad hoc accounting duties. The role will particularly suit candidates with solid experience in payroll and purchase ledger, who are keen to build wider accounting exposure over time.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership and processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Full purchase ledger responsibility, including supplier reconciliations and payment runs</li><li>Assisting with month‑end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Supporting management accounts preparation</li><li>Handling a variety of ad hoc finance tasks as required across the team</li><li>Working closely with senior finance colleagues to support reporting and controls</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar transactional accounting role</li><li>Strong background in payroll and purchase ledger</li><li>Comfortable working in a varied role with changing priorities</li><li>Detail‑oriented, well organised and dependable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000-£40,000 salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to develop beyond transactional accounting</li><li>Stable, supportive finance team environment</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjE4OTEwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-20T14:52:51Z