Morgan McKinley (South West)

Group Finance Assistant Location: Westbury Contract: 6-Month Temporary Contract Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-13:00) Salary: 30,000 - 33,000 pro rata (depending on experience) About the Company This organisation operates within the engineering and industrial manufacturing sector , supplying specialist products and solutions across gas, telecoms, construction, electronics, and rail industries. The business is part of an expanding international group and continues to grow through acquisition and product development. The Role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Finance Assistant will support day-to-day financial operations across multiple group entities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multi-currency transactions within a busy finance function. This position is offered on a 6-month temporary basis to support the finance team during a key period. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the purchase and sales ledgers across group companies Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments with accurate coding and authorisation Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies Post customer receipts, raise sales invoices, and monitor outstanding balances Maintain general ledger records accurately and in a timely manner Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations Process staff expenses and ad hoc payments Monitor company credit cards and ensure accurate reconciliation Assist with month-end and year-end processes Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures Additional Support Duties (When Required) Assist with preparation of monthly payroll (circa 70 employees) Provide administrative support to the Sales team Process customer orders, quotations, and enquiries Liaise with production and dispatch to ensure timely delivery Provide excellent customer service via phone and email About You We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused finance professional with: Experience within a finance team up to Management Accounts level Strong purchase ledger and bank reconciliation experience Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping Experience working with finance systems (Sage 200, Cognos, or SQL advantageous) Good Excel skills AAT qualification (or qualified by experience) preferred You will be comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment and liaising confidently with non-finance colleagues.

I am currently recruiting for an exciting business who are looking to grow their software division with multiple heads due to a large project they have won. The company work in some of the most exciting industries globally which provides work which is both stimulating and challenging. They are a very people first organisation, ensuring that they create a strong environment for employees to thrive, alongside a key value for them being giving back to employees and the local community. Job Type: Permanent Location: Fareham Working policy: Hybrid Salary: 50-65k Experience required: Strong embedded software skills C & C++ coding experience Work with real time operating systems Experience within Aerospace would be highly advantageous If you are interested in the role then please send your CV across.

Accounts Assistant, Swindon, 5 days in the office You'll be joining a small, supportive finance team where everyone mucks in, does their job properly and heads home on time. The working day finishes at 5pm and that's genuinely respected. It's a steady, well-run environment with low staff turnover for a reason. The role would suit an experienced transactional finance all-rounder who's happy working in the office every day, enjoys getting through a good day's work, and values being part of a supportive and friendly team where giving an excellent service to their customers and suppliers is key. What you'll be doing Running Accounts Payable end-to-end Processing supplier payments and remittances Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries Providing holiday cover for invoice processing Supporting Accounts Receivable and Credit Control, including allocations, reconciliations and chasing overdue payments Helping keep customer and supplier records accurate and up to date What they're looking for Solid experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control (happy to pick up the phone and not hiding behind emails) Strong reconciliation skills and good attention to detail Someone dependable, organised and happy supporting the wider finance team Somebody who is happy going into the office 5 days a week (based in Swindon and offer free parking) If you're looking for a stable finance role in a genuinely good place to work where people pull together and work-life balance actually exists then this could be the role for you. The client is keen to move quickly, so get in touch with Grant ASAP on (phone number removed) or click Apply.

Morgan McKinley is partnering exclusively with a fast growing Insurance business, to recruit a Management Accountant . My client is looking to double in size in 2026, and this role will be fully remote and reporting directly to the CFO, in a lean and high performing finance function. Being based in the South of the UK would be beneficial as there will be a very occasional requirement to attend the office. The Role The role will be varied, including routine month end work and then two weeks of more project based work, looking at driving efficiencies and automations. Responsibilities will include: Day-to-day management accounting of the Group's entities, including management accounts preparation and reporting Support across a wide range of projects Management reporting and financial control Support the quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes Lead month-end journal preparation across all group entities Help to define processes for accounting management and financial reporting, through leveraging technology and AI Monitoring daily cash flow Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial close journals and reconciliation Supporting the annual statutory audits for all legal entities The Person The successful candidate will ideally be a Qualified Accountant with strong management accounting skills and experience of working in the Insurance industry essential. You must possess strong Excel skills (VLookup / Pivots), and have the confidence and experience to design new repeatable processes and do things your own way. You will need a hands-on approach and great attention to detail, and the confidence to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.