Posting daily transactions e.g. payment of disbursement invoices and receipts of client bills
Monitoring and posting client & office bank account transactions
Processing bills raised by staff
Processing write offs and credit notes
Daily banking of cheques and raising cheques if needed
Providing support to all legal departments and advising on client balances
Setting up payments on the bank
Auditing files and other general reviews
Archiving files and general administrative tasks
Checking and posting conveyancing completion packs
Holiday cover for other tasks such as purchase ledger and credit control
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
Day release at Middlesbrough College
On and off-the-job training
Training Outcome:Potential permanent position upon completion depending on business factors and satisfactory performance.Employer Description:Jacksons Law Firm has been one of the Northeast's leading commercial and private client law firms for over 130 years.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9:00am - 5:00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Job Title: Finance Analyst Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE) (Plus comprehensive benefits) Hours: 39 Hours Per Week Type: Permanent Location: Lytham St Annes, FY8 Start Date: ASAP Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, with flexibility for some home working. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our client’s Finance Department. This critical role is designed to add value through insightful, forward-looking reporting while working closely with IT to enhance efficiency and flexibility in financial analysis. If you are a qualified accountant with experience in Management Accounting, along with an interest in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and financial system improvements, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain and enhance the integrated financial reporting model, ensuring efficiency and insightful outputs.
Work with Business Intelligence tools to improve reporting and enable fast, accurate responses to ad-hoc requests.
Manage the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting process, working closely with the Management Accountant.
Act as the key liaison between IT and Finance, driving new systems and processes to improve scalability and performance.
Support the Management Accounts Team, with the ability to provide cover for the Management Accountant when required.
Requirements:
ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification.
Strong experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar role, with a deep understanding of General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Reporting.
Proficiency in Excel, Accounting Systems, and Business Intelligence Tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
Desirable Skills:
Project management experience.
Familiarity with emerging technologies in financial reporting and analysis.
What’s in it for you? Holidays: 33 days (including bank holidays, pro rata) | Healthcare: BUPA Private Healthcare | Pension & Life Assurance | Generous colleague discounts for you and your family | Wellbeing support & counselling services | Charity support initiatives | Office profit share bonusIf you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
The role will be around analysing budgets, forecasting, working with other departments and teams, working to deadlines, prioritising and planning workloads etc.
During the period of the Apprenticeship work and responsibilities will be varied include a wide variety of Accounting roles and could include:
Accounts Payable support to include:
Sorting all invoices received daily and entering details onto the ERP system
Reconciling statements received to the supplier ledger to ensure data is complete
Processing expenses on company system, preparing reports for management use
Overview of preparing the monthly Intrastat and Deferment reports (legal requirement)
Overview of process weekly payments for suppliers
Overview of monthly management reports
Account Receivables support to include:
Cash collection. Contacting customers to ensure payment is received on time and helping to resolve any payment issues
Preparation of customer statements to show amounts owed and when payment is required
Allocating customer payments against their account balances
General Ledger support to include:
Creating and obsolescing business units
Preparing and entering journals for expenses, fleet and purchasing/Amex cards, prepayments, royalties/commissions
Reconciling the bank accounts
Managing petty cash
Raising cheques
Financial Planning and Analysis support to include:
Management reporting of sales and expenses
Product costing
Inventory control
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be required to meet business needs.Training:Working towards a Level 3 Assistant accountant apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:It is expected (but not guaranteed) that on successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will be offered a permanent contract with Accord-UK.Employer Description:As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunchSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Adaptable,Commitment,Enthusiastic,Honesty and Integrity....Read more...
You will be responsible for:
Accounts Payable Processing:
Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
Verify invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
Ensure proper coding of expenses to the correct general ledger accounts.
Address and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Vendor Management:
Maintain and update vendor records in xero (accounting system).
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
Conduct vendor reconciliations to ensure accuracy of balances.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:
Assist with the preparation of monthly AP reports, including aging analysis.
Reconcile AP ledger balances with the general ledger.
Ensure compliance with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
Perform monthly Bank Reconciliations.
Payment Processing:
Prepare payment runs (e.g., checks, wire transfers, ACH payments).
Verify payment details and obtain appropriate approvals.
Monitor payment schedules to avoid late payments and maintain vendor relationships.
Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Maintain organised and complete documentation for audit purposes.
Stay updated on tax compliance, including VAT for invoice processing.
Training:
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:
Opportunity to continue with the progression within Automata.
Employer Description:At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Working Hours :09.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
Carrying out bookkeeping activities, including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
Processing client records accurately using Taxcalc, QuickBooks and other accountancy software
Preparation of VAT returns, weekly and monthly client payrolls, and management accounts
Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
Training:Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, including:
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
End-Point Assessment
Training Outcome:
Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:With over thirty years experience working both within the accounting profession and as an accountant in industry, Brian Kenwright formed Kenwright Accountants in 1998. Our client base consists of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders throughout North West England, North Wales and throughout the UK.
We are members of the ICPA and, as such, bear the designation Independent Certified Practicing Accountants.
From October 2018, we incorporated Nunn and Co Accountants, Bob Nunn and his team are now part of our organisation.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 9:00am – 5:00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills....Read more...
Job Description:
Are you a qualified accountant with business partnering experience? We are working on an excellent opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the team at a financial services firm based in Glasgow. This role is perfect for someone looking to progress their career with a business partnering focus.
Skills/Experience:
Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CA, CIMA)
Business partnering experience
Strong excel skills
Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
Ability to identify issues
Experience of Oracle NetSuite and Caseware advantageous
Excellent communication skills
Core Responsibilities:
Business partnering support for budget holders.
Producing and interpreting management information.
Profit and loss review and analysis of variances.
Budgeting and reforecasting.
General ledger accuracy (e.g. preparing and reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing prepayments and accruals).
Assisting with the preparation and review of financial statements and audit deliverables.
Assisting with ad hoc projects.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15968
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Key Responsibilities:
Apprentices will be based within one of the Finance teams providing accounting support to the STFC Finance function, while tackling other work from different functional areas within the broader UKRI Finance function to provide an all-round experience in finance and accounting.
The role will include a range of core financial and accounting activities similar to the activities listed below:
Assist with financial reporting, including the creation of monthly project and other reports as required
Cost centre and project budget setup and maintenance
Assist with monthly departmental forecasting by monitoring income and expenditure
Research Council, Service Level Agreement (SLA) management and grant administration
Creation and posting of Project and General Ledger Journals; including collating backing papers and evidence to maintain an audit trail
Support prepayment requests by providing financial risk analysis
Creation of Sales Invoices and Revenue Accruals
Supporting Asset Management, recording and physical verification
Provide assistance to the Governance team on the internal audit programme
The role will be based within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory with a minimum expectation of three days onsite days per week. Apprentices may be required to travel occasionally to other UKRI locations in the UK. Training:Apprentices will undertake a programme as follows:
Year 1-2: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Year 3: Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Professional
Both levels of programme will incorporate AAT Diploma qualifications at Level 3 and Level 4.Training Outcome:Ongoing employment and development.Employer Description:UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.Working Hours :37 hours Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
Harper May is proud to partner with a leading manufacturing company as they seek an accomplished Finance Director to drive financial strategy and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic finance professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a well-established and growing organisation.About the Company: Our client is a key player in the manufacturing sector, specialising in the sales and service of engineered equipment and parts. With a strong European presence and a central headquarters, they are committed to innovation, efficiency, and excellence. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring financial integrity and driving strategic initiatives across multiple locations.Role Overview: The Finance Director will oversee financial operations, working closely with the UK-based Regional Director and the HQ controlling team. This is a hybrid position that requires a balance of hands-on expertise and strategic oversight, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the group.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring compliance with financial reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.Develop a deep understanding of financial reporting structures and general ledger systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.Work collaboratively with the HQ controlling team and the UK-based Regional Director to review financial performance and drive strategic decision-making.Conduct monthly reviews of financial results with key stakeholders and follow up on required actions.Prepare and present financial results to Regional MDs at monthly meetings.Manage the budget submission process, annual result reviews, and prepare presentations for the annual sales meeting with country MDs.Organise and lead annual Financial Controller meetings, bringing together European FCs to enhance financial practices and standards.Conduct regular compliance checks, internal audits, and detailed reviews of MD expenses to ensure financial integrity.Review overheads and staff costs annually to identify potential savings and operational efficiencies.Oversee stock and creditor management, driving improvements in liquidity across European entities.Ensure adherence to compliance standards across all European entities while respecting diverse languages, financial capabilities, and regulatory frameworks.
Qualifications & Skills:
ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant with a proven track record in senior finance leadership.Strong experience in general industry, preferably within manufacturing or the sales and service of engineered equipment/parts.Audit and internal audit experience, with a deep understanding of compliance frameworks.Proficiency in Microsoft Nav BC.Ability to work with multinational teams across European business units in a hands-off yet results-driven manner.Open, reliable, and communicative, with the ability to build strong relationships across different teams and cultures.Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.....Read more...
