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Our client is a Trading Company based in East London and is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant. The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance department by managing daily financial transactions. The role takes direct ownership of the Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Weekly Payroll Processing, and Multi-Currency Operations. \n The Key Responsibilities: \n Sales Ledger & Credit Control \n\n • Raise and issue accurate sales invoices and credit notes to customers.\n, • Allocate incoming customer payments against outstanding invoices daily.\n, • Monitor aged debtors and proactively chase overdue balances via phone and email.\n, • Resolve customer invoice queries efficiently to minimize payment delays.\n, • Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks.\n\n Payroll Processing \n\n • Collate weekly payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and unpaid leave.\n, • Process end-to-end payroll accurately in compliance with current statutory legislation.\n, • Manage employee benefits, pension contributions, and student loan deductions.\n, • Generate and distribute payslips and submit timely returns to HMRC (e.g., RTI).\n, • Address employee payroll queries in a confidential and professional manner.\n\n Foreign Exchange & Banking \n\n • Process daily multi-currency bank reconciliations (e.g., GBP, USD, EUR).\n, • Execute foreign exchange hedging transactions with the bank\n, • Execute and track international supplier payments using online banking platforms.\n, • Monitor foreign exchange rate fluctuations to assist with optimal payment timing.\n, • Manage petty cash and process staff expense claims and credit card expenses.\n, • Prepare daily cash flow reports for management.\n\n Essential Skills & Qualifications \n Technical Skills \n\n • Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in a similar accounts assistant or ledger clerk role.\n, • Software: Proficiency in accounting software and dedicated payroll systems.\n, • Excel: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data manipulation).\n, • Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable but not essential.\n\n Soft Skills \n\n • Detail-Oriented: Exceptional accuracy when handling high-volume financial transactions.\n, • Communication: Confident, professional communication style for credit control and internal payroll support.\n, • Discretion: Strict adherence to data privacy regulations regarding sensitive payroll information.\n, • Time Management: Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, particularly during payroll weeks and month-end.\n

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR & Finance Officer to join our dedicated school team. This is a key role supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school’s HR, payroll, and finance functions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and school policies. \n Key Responsibilities \n Human Resources \n\n • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (advertising, shortlisting, onboarding)\n, • Maintain accurate staff records and HR systems\n, • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, DBS, and safer recruitment requirements\n, • Support absence monitoring and HR reporting\n, • Liaise with payroll regarding staffing changes\n\n Finance \n\n • Process invoices, purchase orders, and payments\n, • Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations\n, • Support budgeting and financial reporting\n, • Monitor expenditure and ensure value for money\n, • Assist with audits and financial compliance\n\n Administration \n\n • Provide general administrative support to the leadership team\n, • Ensure confidentiality and data protection at all times\n

Administrative Assistant (HR & Finance) - Ilford - September 2026 Start\n Are you an organised, proactive administrator looking to build a career in HR and Finance? \n A welcoming and well-run school in Ilford is looking to appoint a School Administrative Assistant to join their friendly office team from September 2026. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who is looking to gain experience in HR and finance within a school. Previous school experience is welcomed but not essential. School Administrative Assistant responsibilities:\n\n • Supporting HR administration and staff recruitment\n, • Processing DBS checks, references and compliance paperwork\n, • Maintaining accurate staff records and the Single Central Record\n, • Assisting with payroll and finance administration\n, • Processing purchase orders and invoices\n, • Updating school databases and records\n, • Communicating with staff, parents and external agencies\n, • Providing day-to-day administrative support to the leadership team\n, • Helping the school office run smoothly and efficiently\nThe successful School Administrative Assistant will have:\n\n, • 3-4 days per week\n, • 9.00am - 4.00pm\n, • The legal right to work in the UK\n, • An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education)\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills\n, • Strong attention to detail\n, • A proactive, positive attitude\n, • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office\n, • Previous administration experience (HR, finance, recruitment or education experience would be an advantage but is not essential)\n\n The school offers a supportive and welcoming environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, develop and grow your career. They are looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, is highly organised and wants to make a real contribution to the day-to-day running of the school. \n If you're looking for an exciting administration role where you can develop valuable HR and finance experience, we'd love to hear from you. School Administrative Assistant (HR & Finance) - Ilford - September 2026 Start\n Apply today with your CV to be considered for this excellent opportunity. \n Reeson Education: \n Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence. \n We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike. \n At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. \n Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. \n Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

SG Technologies - part of the Neo Performance Materials Group, is a global leader in the production of high-performance magnetic components and assemblies. Our products are shipped worldwide to high end automotive and consumer products customers such as Bosch, Caterpillar, and YASA. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team on a permanent basis. You will have meticulous attention to detail and be keen to make improvements to the processes within the role, whilst adhering to internal controls. This role offers the opportunity to broaden skills, make a real impact on the business by improving processes and efficiencies to lead to more focus on value adding activity. While the role reports into the Finance Director, you will work closely with and alongside the other members of our finance team. You will need to maintain good relationships with colleagues in other departments, and have a great telephone manner when dealing with our suppliers. The range of activities and tasks you will be assisting with will include: • Input of purchase invoices on to two systems (123 Insight ...

Assist with the management of procurement cards and collate data for service grants. DBS Required: Yes (Basic) 1 day a week inthe office 4 days work from home Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of finance within Children's Services? Our client is seeking a motivated Brokerage Assista

Our client is a Trading Company based in East London and is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant. The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance department by managing daily financial transactions. The role takes direct ownership of the Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Weekly Payroll Processing, and Multi-Currency Operations. The Key Responsibilities: Sales Ledger & Credit Control • Raise and issue accurate sales invoices and credit notes to customers., • Allocate incoming customer payments against outstanding invoices daily., • Monitor aged debtors and proactively chase overdue balances via phone and email., • Resolve customer invoice queries efficiently to minimize payment delays., • Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks. Payroll Processing • Collate weekly payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and unpaid leave., • Process end-to-end payroll accurately in compliance with current statutory legislation., • Manage employee benefits, pension contributions, and student loan deductions., • Generate and distribute payslips and submit timely returns to HMRC (e.g., RTI)., • Address employee payroll querie...

Are you a Finance Assistant or similar looking to join a growing company where you'll play a key role within the finance team, you will receive funded training and genuine opportunities to progress to Finance Manager?. This role would suit a Finance Assistant or similar looking to join a growing com

You'll manage a portfolio of suppliers, process invoices, resolve queries and support the wider finance team to ensure accurate and efficient payment processes.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team in Bromborough. Experience in a finance or accounts role.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will ideally: Be AAT qualified or part-qualified Have prior experience within a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant role Have a good u. This role requires an ASAP start, please do not apply if you have 1 month or more notice Y

Are you a Junior Finance Assistant or similar looking to join a growing company and take the next step who offer funded training that will offer genuine opportunities to progress your career?. You'll be supporting the Finance Manager across a range of finance responsibilities while developing your s

TristoneNash have partnered with a highly reputable social housing provider who is seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance.

SF Partners are pleased to be working with an exciting client based in South Derbyshire who are looking to bring on board a Trainee Finance Assistant on an initial 6 months contract. To support the Finance Team in delivering accurate and timely financial processes. This is a hands-on role offering e

Temporary Treasury/Finance AssistantLocation: Redcar, North Yorkshire. Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Treasury/Finance Assistant to join a prestigious and well-established company based in Redcar. Reporting to the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in support

Your new roleIn your new role as Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation within its specialist market and continues to expand, creating the need for additional supp

Adecco is recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to work with the West Yorkshire Police Force in Wakefield. This role plays a vital part in bridging finance and various departments, aiming for financial efficiencies and robust service delivery.

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37. Are you motivated by accuracy, problem-solving, and keeping financial operations running smoothly? Join our team as a Finance Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring clients are billed correctly, pay

Finance Assistant - Good Ofsted Secondary School - Northampton Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Finance Assistant A Good Ofsted secondary school in Northampton is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their experienced fi

Responsibilities Include: Sales Invoicing Prepare, review and raise accurate sales invoices in line with agreed pricing and contracts Ensure invoices are issued in a timely manner in accordance with billing cycles Verify billing data and resolve discrepancies prior to issuing invoices Maintain organ

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Gloucester is seeking a diligent and organised Finance Assistant to join their supportive administration team ASAP. Finance Assistant required – full-time, permanent • Inclusive 11–16/18 school in Gloucester • ASAP start • Competitive salary in

What you'll be doing: Receive invoices via email and accurately input and maintain records within the finance system Review and process company expenses, including corporate card transactions and reimbursable costs Prepare and execute payment runs in line with company schedules Complete daily bank r

Finance Assistant – Boys’ Secondary School (Merton) Location: Merton Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive A well-respected boys’ school in Merton is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations. Confident

Are you highly organised, confident with numbers, and great at managing your time? We’re looking for a Finance & Queries Assistant to join our Commissions Payable team. Carrying out general finance admin and ad‑hoc duties to keep our processes running smoothly.

A well-established secondary school in Watford is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team as soon as possible. About the Role As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and wider school leadership, ensurin

Job Title: Operational Admin Support / Finance Assistant (Fixed Term – 6 Months) Location: Salford Quays (Office Based) Job Description: We are seeking a proactive Operational Admin Support / Finance Assistant to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract based at our Salford Quays office. Key

Finance Assistant – Outstanding Secondary School – Harrogate (North Yorkshire) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join an Outstanding secondary school in Harrogate. You will work

The Role: Keeping the Finery in Finance As our Operational Finance Assistant , you won’t just be pushing buttons. To help drive this next chapter, we’re looking for an Operational Finance Assistant to ensure our financial pipelines and supply chain ledgers are beautifully aligned. The Essentials

Finance Assistant - Mixed Secondary School - Southwark, London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Finance Assistant A Mixed Secondary School in Southwark is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their experienced finance an

Monday - ThursdayAre you an experienced and proactive finance professional looking for a varied and rewarding role? Were looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our clients busy and supportive finance team. Assistant Finance ManagerLocation: ThirskSalary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (depe

Finance Assistant - Mixed Secondary School - Richmond upon Thames Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Finance Assistant A well-established Mixed Secondary School in Richmond upon Thames is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to jo

Are you an experienced and proactive finance professional looking for a varied and rewarding role? Were looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our clients busy and supportive finance team.

Finance Assistant – High-Performing Secondary School – Guildford (Surrey) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a high-performing secondary school in Guildford. Key Responsibili

Finance Assistant needed for bookkeeping, invoice processing, and financial reporting.

Finance Assistant – Prestigious Secondary School – Guildford (Surrey) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Finance Assistant to join a prestigious secondary school in Guildford. You will work closely wi

Assist in managing utilities for a commercial property portfolio, including supplier relationships, billing, and data maintenance.Requires strong administrative and data management skills.

Full-Time | Permanent | Immediate Start Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 A well-established secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the smooth running of the school’s financial operations. The School Well-respected secondary school with strong leadership Supportive an

Supports month-end duties, reconciliations, and assists with finance projects. Requires strong Excel skills and finance system experience.

Location: Southwark, Central South London Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Support staff pay scale, dependent on experience A community-focused secondary school in Southwark is seeking an Assistant Finance Officer to support its finance operations. Role Overview Location: Southwark, Central South Lo

The Audit Assistant Manager will manage audit engagements, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards, offering hybrid working and career development.

A well-regarded secondary school in Burton-on-Trent is looking for a diligent and proactive Finance Assistant to join its finance office from January 2026. You Will Bring Strong numerical and administrative skills Attention to detail and accuracy Experience in finance roles (school finance desirable

Assistant Finance Manager sought for an electrical contractor in Maldon.

A well-established secondary school in Bristol is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team as soon as possible. About the Role As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and wider school leadership, ensurin

Providing general administrative and finance support to the Senior Finance Manager and Finance Director. As Finance Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our Finance team, working closely with colleagues to manage reconciliations, expenses, invoices, and project administration. This hybrid rol

Finance Assistant required January 2026 Good mixed school based in Colchester Finance Assistant to join a dedicated and experienced finance team Our Client is looking for a Finance Assistant to work within a welcoming mixed secondary school in Colchester. Salary Paid to support staff scale Applicati

The Finance Assistant will perform credit checks, support cash flow forecasting, prepare journals, and provide support to the finance team.

Key Responsibilities Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments Assisting with budget monitoring and financial record keeping Reconciling transactions and maintaining accurate accounts Supporting payroll administration and staff expense claims Liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal