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Financial Accountant

Location: Wellington, Somerset (hybrid working available)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience and study support)
Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join a friendly, high-performing finance team supporting a company that's part of a respected global group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is part-qualified, or already has solid accounting experience, and who wants a role with real variety and technical scope.

You will be working closely with the Financial Controller, helping to ensure all financial tasks are covered accurately and efficiently across the team. While the core responsibilities are defined, there is flexibility to shape the role in line with your interests and strengths once you start. We need someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and contribute to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support annual audits as well as statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditorsHandle VAT returns, other tax compliance and reportingPerform journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activitiesAssist in management reporting & financial analysisOversee transactional finance work: accounts payable, expenses, bank postings, and inventory reviewsHelp develop and improve finance systems, processes, controls

About You

Part qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or strong track record in a financial accounting roleAt least 2 years' relevant accounting experience preferredAble to reliably commute to the officeComfortable working independently; reliable and proactiveGood Excel & accounting system skills

What's On Offer

Enhanced pension schemeGenerous holiday allowanceCompany bonus schemeEnhanced parental leaveDevelopment and career progression - plenty of technical exposure in a growing businessSupportive team culture; nice balance of independence & collaboration

How to Apply

If you're looking to grow your Accounting career and thrive in a busy, collaborative finance function, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or for more information contact Stefanie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment on [email protected]

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Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Bridgwater (with flexibility to work from home - 1 day per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £39,000 + excellent benefits
Role type: Full-time, permanent

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a busy transactional finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both the hands-on side of accounts payable and the leadership aspects of managing and developing a team.

Key responsibilities:

Managing the accounts payable process from start to finish (P2P).

Leading, coaching and developing a small team to meet deadlines and targets.

Reviewing team performance, providing regular feedback and support.

Ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.

Handling supplier queries and building strong working relationships.

Keeping process documentation up to date and driving improvements.

Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations.

To be considered you will have:

Previous experience in a team leader or manager role within finance / accounts payable.

Strong understanding of P2P processes.

Confident communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Organised, accurate and able to prioritise a busy workload.

Comfortable managing people and improving performance.

In exchange for this Accounts Payable Manager role, you will receive:

Enhanced pension scheme.

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell days.

Bonus scheme.

Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programme.

Retail discounts and other lifestyle perks.

Flexible working with only one day per week required in the office.

This role would suit someone currently working as an Accounts Payable Manager, Purchase Ledger Manager, Transactional Finance Manager, or Accounts Payable Team Leader looking for the next step.

If you're interested in this Accounts Payable Manager opportunity, then get in touch with Stefanie at Butler Rose on 07909 264 944 or apply with an up-to-date CV.

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Butler Rose is recruiting a Head of Finance position for a Global Manufacturing business based in Ilminster.

My client is looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Finance to lead the financial direction of the manufacturing site. You'll partner with the site leadership team to drive performance, ensure compliance, and support profitable growth.

What you'll do

Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the site.Act as a key business partner, providing insight to guide major decisions.Ensure robust controls, compliance, and accurate financial accounting.Support business cases, investment decisions, and customer proposals.Oversee costing, variance analysis, and financial efficiency in manufacturing.Manage tax, audit, and currency risk for the site.

To be considered you will

Be a fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).Have strong finance leadership experience in manufacturing.Be commercially minded with excellent business partnering skills.Have proven ability to deliver results, challenge assumptions, and drive performance.

This is great opportunity to join an evolving business looking at global challenges where your input will have an impact on business decisions.

If you are interested in this Head of Finance position, please contact James Herbert at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP.

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Overheads Accountant

Hybrid Working

Up to £40,000

We're currently recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-known business on a fixed term contract of up to one year. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounting experience who enjoys month-end reporting, cost centre management and business partnering.

This role offers hybrid working along with other great benefits such as enhanced holiday entitlement & pension contribution.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver accurate and timely accounting for properties, including prepayments, accruals, CAPEX and maintenance costs.Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes for complex areas such as lease accountingMulti-currency reconciliationsSupport external auditIntercompany AccountsEnsure Accounting records are maintained accurately

Requirements:

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), AAT qualified or equivalent experience.Experience in cost centre accounting, general ledger management and financial reporting.Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation).Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (preferred but not essential).Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both UK and international teams.

If you're interested in this Overheads Accountant opportunity, then get in touch with Stefanie at Butler Rose on 07909 264 944 or apply with an up-to-date CV.

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Credit Controller
Full-time
Salary up to £28,000

We are exclusively working with a dynamic international business operating across global markets to recruit an experienced Credit Controller. This role is fully office-based so you must be able to reliably commute to their offices in West Somerset.

Key Responsibilities:

Chase overdue payments via phone, email, and written correspondence.Maintain accurate records of communication and payment arrangements.Allocate incoming payments to customer accounts accurately.Reconcile accounts and resolve customer queries promptly and professionally.Monitor aged debt reports and escalate high-risk accounts.Assist with month-end reporting and cashflow forecasting.Support the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills & Experience:

At least three years' credit control experience, ideally within FMCG.AAT Level 3 or equivalent professional qualification (desirable).Strong knowledge of multi-currency export environments.Proven track record of hitting collection KPIs.Confident negotiator with strong communication skills.

In exchange for this Credit Controller role, you will receive an enhanced pension scheme and work a 35-hour working week.

If you're interested in this Credit Controller role, then do get in touch with Stefanie on 07909 264 944 at Butler Rose on [email protected] or apply with a relevant CV.

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Payroll Officer
Full Time
Office-Based (Hybrid After Training)

We are recruiting exclusively for a growing business who are looking for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys running payroll from start to finish, is ready to take full ownership of a Payroll function and wants to be part of a supportive, professional team.

The role is office-based to begin with, giving you the chance to get to know the business and processes. Once fully settled, you'll have the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities as the Payroll Officer:

Processing start-to-finish monthly payroll for salaried and hourly staff

Importing and checking timesheets and hours worked

Calculating overtime, holiday pay, statutory sick pay, and maternity/paternity pay

Managing starters, leavers and contract changes

Setting up new employees and maintaining payroll records

Processing pensions, auto-enrolment and liaising with providers

Handling PAYE, NI and other statutory deductions

Submitting RTI and HMRC returns on time

Producing and distributing payslips, P45s and P60s

Responding to payroll queries quickly and professionally

Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies

To be considered for this Payroll vacancy, you will have

Experience running payroll from start to finish (essential & within the last 2 years)

Confident using Sage Payroll

Good understanding of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and pensions

Excellent attention to detail

Clear communicator with the ability to work independently

You must also be able to reliably commute to the office. The office is located within commutable distance from: Glastonbury, Wells, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and Cheddar.

In exchange for this Payroll Officer role, you will get

Salary up to £36,000 DOE

Hybrid working once settled (3 office days, 2 home days)

A friendly and supportive team environment

The opportunity to play a key role in a growing business

If you're interested in this Payroll Officer role, then do get in touch with Stefanie on 07909 264 944 at Butler Rose on [email protected] or apply with a relevant CV.

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Finance Assistant
Up to £35,000
Office-based in Yeovil

We're working with a fast-growing business in Yeovil who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time, office-based role with a salary of up to £33,000.

About the role

As Finance Assistant, you'll play a key part in supporting the finance function during a busy period of growth. Using Sage 50, you'll be responsible for keeping financial records accurate, supporting with contract reporting and helping the Head of Finance with day-to-day tasks.

The role covers a broad mix of responsibilities including credit control, stock management, reporting and general accounts support.

What you'll be doing

Month-end reporting (predominantly Balance sheet and P&L)

Preparing regular reports on contracts, costs and profitability

Supporting credit control and chasing overdue payments

Helping manage stock and ensuring accurate reporting

Assisting with general accounts and year-end tasks

To be considered, you will have

Strong experience using Sage

Experience in a similar level role

Good attention to detail with strong reporting skills

Confident communicator who can work with different teams across the business

Organised and able to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines

What's on offer

Salary up to £35,000

Early Friday finish

8-month full-time contract

If you're interested in this Finance Assistant role, then do get in touch with Stefanie on 07909 264 944 at Butler Rose on [email protected] or apply with a relevant CV.

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Interim Change & Project Accountant - Somerset

Our client are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Project Accountant to support a series of change initiatives across their business.

Working closely with the business, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial processes and controls that are efficient, scalable, and aligned with strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated interim finance professional to make a real impact-helping strengthen their financial practices, improve decision-making, and support innovation across this diverse organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the review, design, and rollout of enhanced financial processes and internal controlsAnalyse and map existing workflows to identify inefficiencies, pain points, and opportunities for automation.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure improvements meet operational needs.Provide financial insight to support commercial decisions-ensuring accurate margin reporting, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.Contribute to system/reporting changes including UAT, testing, and training.Help embed robust control frameworks aligned with compliance and audit requirements.Prepare clear project documentation, updates, and stakeholder communications.

Experience and qualities required:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA (qualified or part-qualified).Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.Proven track record in financial transformation, project accounting, or process improvement.Strong knowledge of financial controls, commercial finance, and cost analysis.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across varied teams.Analytical, detail-oriented, and practical problem solver.

If you are immediately available and would like to discuss this role further please contact me on [email protected]

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Management Accountant
Full-time | 3-month contract | North Somerset | Up to £40,000

We're working with a growing business in need of a hands-on finance professional to join their team on a 3-month contract basis. This role is fully office-based in North Somerset.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in producing accurate monthly accounts, supporting a small team and giving financial insights that help drive business decisions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both the detail of accounting and the bigger picture of supporting growth.

As the Management Accountant, your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing monthly management accounts and reports for leadership.

Managing cashflow, forecasts and reconciliations.

Supporting month-end processes and financial KPIs.

Reviewing variances against budgets and forecasts.

Overseeing payroll and VAT submissions.

Assisting with annual budgets, year-end accounts, and audits.

Improving processes and supporting continuous improvement across the finance function.

To be considerd, you will have:

A background in management accounting.

AAT qualified and/or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent experience).

Strong Excel knowledge

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across different teams.

Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in waste or logistics is helpful but not essential.

If you're interested in this Management Accountant role, then do get in touch with Stefanie on 07909 264 944 at Butler Rose on [email protected] or apply with a relevant CV.

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Butler Rose is recruiting for a Part-Time Financial Controller to join a growing food business.

This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to shape financial strategy while working flexibly.

As Financial Controller, you will provide financial oversight and guidance to the leadership team. You'll be preparing financial reports and forecasts, analysing key data, and advising on strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making.Oversee accounting procedures and supervise financial accounting processes.Analyse and interpret financial data to assess performance and efficiency.Advise senior management on business strategy and financial planning.Develop and implement cost-effective financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.Monitor auditing and taxation requirements while safeguarding sensitive information.

The successful candidate is likely to be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent, with excellent communication skills and previous experience gained in a finance leadership position ideally.

This role offers flexibility for the right candidate and the chance to make a real impact in a business that values expertise, creativity, and teamwork.

If you are interested in this Financial Controller position, please contact James Herbert at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP

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