10 Finance jobs in Taunton

Your new company
A standout, market-leading business in Bath is seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to join the team.

Your new role
Working as part of a small team, you will have responsibility for all company financial matters and will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and Board of Directors.Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of detailed monthly management accounts by location and for the company as a whole
• Preparation of accounts year-end pack for the company's external accountants
• Providing a month-end Management Information pack including Profit and Loss variance Analysis, KPIs, sales base analysis cost analysis
• Preparation of annual budgets & forecasts
• Cash management and forecasting
• Overall responsibility for payroll (approximately 50 staff)
• Preparation of VAT returns and filing
• Working with and supporting the senior management team
• Supervising and supporting an accounts assistant

What you'll need to succeed
This is a hands-on role; you will be enthusiastic and willing to take ownership of the finance function and lead from the front with a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will:

• Be used to working in a small team environment within the SME sector.
• Proven experience in an accounting role, with excellent attention to detail, and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
• Experience of Xero, Sage and Microsoft packages and Payroll would be advantageous.
• Be an excellent communicator.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Parking
Product discounts
1 day work from home
37.5 hour working week

What you need to do now
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Finance Assistant
Location: Willand, Devon
Salary: £25,000 – £8,900 per year (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where your organisational skills and attention to detail will directly contribute to the company’s success.

The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy in records, timely invoicing, and compliance with company procedures. This role involves working closely with colleagues and clients, managing multiple financial processes, and supporting month-end reporting.

• Credit control and debt chasing.

• Sales and purchase ledger administration.

• Reconciling company credit cards and accounts.

• Managing a debtor ledger of approx. £1.4 llion.

• Supporting month-end procedures and producing reports.

• Updating financial data using Excel and accounting software.

• Maintaining organised filing systems for financial documentation.

• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping/accounts experience.

• Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational abilities and multitasking skills.

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

• Proactive problem-solver who can work independently and as part of a team.

• Company pension scheme.

• Free and on-site parking.

• Yearly profit-based bonus.

• Casual dress code.

• Ongoing training and development support.

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and are looking for your next opportunity in finance, apply today with your CV.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the delivery and development of effective and timely financial management and year-end financial accounts services. I
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Join Our Team and Make a Difference! We are currently seeking a  Finance Administrator to join our dedicated team at the Rooksbridge office. If you have previous finance experience and want to develop your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Urban Planters has been bringing homes and workplaces to life with plants since 1965. Over that time, we have evolved and grown alongside the many changes in the landscaping industry, building up a wealth of expertise along the way. We have 2,200 customers (from large National “Key Accounts” to smaller local accounts).

• Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £27,000 per annum.
• Benefits: Discount scheme and career opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Full-time, 6 month FTC, Monday to Friday (37.5 hr week)

This is a fully office-based role that requires daily on-site attendance. You will receive full on-the-job training to help you succeed in the role.

For this position, you would be responsible for ensuring we have comprehensive Purchase Orders in place to support all client invoicing. Those Purchase Orders would support the accurate and timely generation of invoicing.

• Liaising with clients to ensure Urban Planters have Purchase Orders to cover the Invoicing in Advance. Invoicing is generated in line with commercial contracts with many clients insisting on a “No Purchase Order, no invoicing” policy. This role is to ensure UP are compliant with all such client requirements and that timely invoices are generated.
• Liaising with Credit Control to ensure that all data entered is aligned to the smooth collection of the invoiced amounts. This may involve working through client disputes/issues etc to ensure the Purchase Order as listed and loaded (to ICABS) will ultimately be paid by the client.
• Maintain registers tracking progress against all Purchase Orders. This will involve escalation, where necessary, to the Billing Manager, Finance Manager and relevant Sales team representative.
• The Registers mentioned above will have multi-year, annual, quarterly and monthly sections. The job holder will be expected to coordinate the “peaks and troughs” of Purchase Order chasing activity during the year.
• In addition to the main responsibility listed above, the job holder is expected to be a fully functioning member of the Billing Team.
• The job holder will work with other members of the Billing team to ensure all end-to-end Billing Processes are supported, including maintaining invoicing portals, interacting with CRM systems & other internal management systems.
• Support the credit control team with any queries in a timely manner.
• Support the sales team with Purchase Order queries with existing clients.
• Communication with customers via phone and email to resolve queries.

Requirements

• Experience in a finance administration role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player who can adapt to a manual process.
• Must be able to commute to the office daily.

Benefits

• Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
• Long service recognition - includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement after five years of service.
• Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.

Rentokil Initial (FTSE100) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives.

As a business, we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things, and in the Right Way. We invest a lot of time and money in training and developing all our colleagues to be the best they can be, and we are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.

As part of the Rentokil Initial business, Urban Planters has been bringing homes and workplaces to life with plants since 1965. We deliver our products and services using our national network of branches, spanning the length and breadth of the UK. This means we can offer the personalised service of a local business but with the standards and resources of a national organisation.

We now have a carbon negative business whose teams install planting in, on and around the building of the companies we partner with. We are happiest while we are landscaping, installing indoor planting schemes or maintaining the plants or grounds of our clients.

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• Maintain time and attendance system, including holiday and sick records
• Allocate and order product
• Raise and receipt purchase orders, credit card transactions a.

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Robert Half is recruiting for a commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst to join a dynamic finance team based in Bridgwater. This is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary of £55,000 - £60,000, with an expectation to work on-site 3 days per week. In this position, you will work closely with senior finance leaders, delivering insightful financial analysis and providing clear, practical adv.

Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant- 30 hours a week 13.46 - 15 an hour

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance? We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to support our finance department and contribute to its smooth operation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy process improvement, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview: As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in managing various administrative tasks, helping to enhance the efficiency of our financial operations. Your expertise will support critical functions, including purchase and sales ledger management, credit control, and processing foreign currency transactions.

Key Responsibilities Finance Assistant:

• Purchase Ledger: Accurately process purchase invoices in Sage 50 and manage the monthly supplier payment run.

• Sales Ledger: Create and issue sales invoices promptly, resolving any queries in collaboration with the relevant departments.

• Credit Control: Monitor customer accounts, follow up on payments to achieve target debtor days, and maintain strong relationships with customers.

• Foreign Currency: Process transactions in euros and dollars while efficiently managing exchange rate implications.

• Other Financial Tasks: Handle all financial-related administrative duties, including using our CRM to update accounts in Sage, reconciling multi-currency bank accounts, filing financial data accurately, processing credit card information, and managing the accounts inbox.

Skills Required for Finance Assistant :

• Previous accounting assistant experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 or other accounting software is desirable.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly MS Excel.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and customers.
• A friendly demeanour and a proactive attitude towards process improvement.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• A true team player who is willing to contribute to the department's success.

Working Conditions:

• This is an office-based role located in Wellington.
• Salary: 28,000 Per Annum (FTE)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Job Type: 30 hours per week over 5 days (Monday - Friday), Permanent

Company Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bright Exchange Perks
• Death in Service benefits (claimable 3 months after your start date)
• Annual Leave: 22 Days + Bank Holidays + Christmas closure

Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant- 30 hours a week 13.46 - 15 an hour

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance? We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to support our finance department and contribute to its smooth operation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy process improvement, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview: As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in managing various administrative tasks, helping to enhance the efficiency of our financial operations. Your expertise will support critical functions, including purchase and sales ledger management, credit control, and processing foreign currency transactions.

Key Responsibilities Finance Assistant:

• Purchase Ledger: Accurately process purchase invoices in Sage 50 and manage the monthly supplier payment run.

• Sales Ledger: Create and issue sales invoices promptly, resolving any queries in collaboration with the relevant departments.

• Credit Control: Monitor customer accounts, follow up on payments to achieve target debtor days, and maintain strong relationships with customers.

• Foreign Currency: Process transactions in euros and dollars while efficiently managing exchange rate implications.

• Other Financial Tasks: Handle all financial-related administrative duties, including using our CRM to update accounts in Sage, reconciling multi-currency bank accounts, filing financial data accurately, processing credit card information, and managing the accounts inbox.

Skills Required for Finance Assistant :

• Previous accounting assistant experience is essential.
• A high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 or other accounting software is desirable.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly MS Excel.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and customers.
• A friendly demeanour and a proactive attitude towards process improvement.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• A true team player who is willing to contribute to the department's success.

Working Conditions:

• This is an office-based role located in Wellington.
• Salary: 28,000 Per Annum (FTE)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Job Type: 30 hours per week over 5 days (Monday - Friday), Permanent

Company Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bright Exchange Perks
• Death in Service benefits (claimable 3 months after your start date)
• Annual Leave: 22 Days + Bank Holidays + Christmas closure

JOB TITLE: Temporary Part Time Finance Assistant

LOCATION: Ilminster

HOURLY RATE: 13.59 P/H

HOURS: 15 hours per week over 3 days (Flexibility required to increase hours to full time depending on business needs)

DATES: 1st September to 31st October

BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us! Some of the great perks of temping through Office Angels include:
* Weekly pay
* Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
* Temporary candidate of the month award
* Temporary candidate lunches/treats
* Online timesheets
* A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Temporary Finance Assistant to join a close-knit and friendly team within an established and specialist company that produces high-spec products.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Release customer orders on hold via phone and email contact
* Take customer payments over the telephone and allocate them accurately
* Collaborate with the finance team to ensure smooth departmental operations
* Perform general administrative and finance-related duties as required

KEY SKILLS:
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong IT skills
* Good numeracy and methodical approach
* Excellent telephone manner and written communication
* Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with other departments

NEXT STEPS: Please apply online or send your CV to (url removed). Alternatively, you can call Nicole on (phone number removed).

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