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  Client Bookkeeper  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent] - Bristol

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  Are you a Bookkeeper with experience working with a broad range of clients? And are you confident with cloud based software to include Xero? This might be just the role that you have been looking for...
  
  My client is a very successful firm of accountants. They are looking to stay well ahead of the curve where cloud software and MTD are concerned, and to satisfy the increased demand for bookkeeping services that the digital changes have created.
  
  Joining a busy team, you'll work with a broad range of clients offering a full bookkeeping and management accounting service to include preparation of VAT and CIS returns. You'll work on transitioning your clients onto cloud software, including implementing systems, training your clients and dealing with technical queries.
  
  Applications are sought from candidates with a strong background in bookkeeping within a practice environment. Strong cloud systems skills are essential.
  
  In exchange my client offers an excellent working environment with strong opportunities for career and personal development, study and CPD support where appropriate, and a very competitive salary and benefits package. 
  
  Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply today addressed to Jay Vilarrubi-Smith and quoting job reference JVS10517.
  
  Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, our dedicated practice specialist. Read Less

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  Part time Bookkeeper  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [temporary permanent parttime] - Helston

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  Part time Bookkeeper – Contract to Perm - £15-£17 per hour – Flexible... Read More

  Part time Bookkeeper – Contract to Perm - £15-£17 per hour – Flexible working – Hybrid Great opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a very friendly hospitality business based in Helston with free parking on site! Trial Balance has been assigned by our client, a successful hospitality business, to source a high calibre Bookkeeper who can take charge of the whole accounting process for the company’s various income sources. As the sole finance person on site you will look after everything from the sales and purchase ledger through to the draft accounts at year end. You will deal with payroll and pensions administration, prepare VAT and CIS returns, and provide meaningful month end management accounts. The role will involve liaising with operational staff, so you will need to be a natural communicator who fits into a collaborative team environment. The company currently uses Sage but has plans to move to Xero in the future, so experience in either or both of these systems would be beneficial, and previous experience with a systems implementation would be very highly regarded! This role is available for an immediate start, initially on a fixed term contract basis, but with a very strong chance of permanent employment for the right candidate. The role is offered for 16-20 hours per week with flexibility over how these hours will be performed. This would suit a fully qualified AAT, or an applicant with a similar level of practical work-based experience. For further information, please call Dan Saunders or apply quoting job reference DS10001 Read Less

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  Chief Finance Officer (CFO)  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent] - Plymouth

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  We‘ve filled this role subject to candidate commencement and/or successful probation completion. Get in touch to learn about alternative opportunities. Exclusive to Trial Balance Consulting Chief Finance Officer (CFO) - Plymouth - Exceptional Six figure package, excellent profit related bonus, EMI Scheme + executive benefits Not all CFO opportunities that cross our desks are created equal. In fact, when broken down most are actually operational Finance Director roles. What we have here is a true CFO role and what’s more, a genuine career and a life changing opportunity… Now these are the assignments that make a finance recruiters’ working life worth living.  Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a business that is seriously going places… and at an astronomical pace. A series-B start up with serious external investment clout and with a realistic forecast of £20M t/o and £9M EBITDA in the first year of trading alone.  The company:  A truly revolutionary renewables business that has caught the attention of investors across the globe and with secure and long term partnerships already agreed with an impressive portfolio of clients across the UK. A business with the potential to lead an utterly untapped market place. Headed up by a very, very experienced board team, these guys realise their place in the market. Almost quadrupling in size over the past twelve months, the tier 1 team recognise the need for an experienced and ambitious CFO to join the team. The role:  Joining the business at board level and working closely alongside a highly motivated CEO and executive team, the incoming CFO will enjoy a strategically and commercially focussed role. The business already employs a small but efficient finance function where the operational financial controls are led by an experienced Head of Finance. Key responsibilities of this role:  - Provide high quality strategic leadership working closely with the board team and assuming overall management of the company’s financial health - Full capital management, negotiating funding options and strategic partnerships - Play a key role in capital raising initiatives - Develop and maintain investor relations  - Lead on CLN’s - Ensure sound financial reporting and compliance  - Develop high quality FP&A systems, processes and financial controls  - Risk management through r=the development of high quality budgets and forecasts The person:  Undoubtedly a professionally qualified individual (ACA/ACCA), with proven experience operating at CFO level, or potentially a seasoned and ambitious Finance Director seeking a strategically focussed role with a strong focus on investor engagement. Previous experience gained in the renewables sector would be highly advantageous but by no means a pre-requisite. Previous experience of driving an IPO would a fantastic skillset to bring to the table. The successful candidate will possess exceptional financial acumen and demonstrable experience in delivering strategic financial management. The CFO should have a flair for leadership with ability to motivate and mentor a rapidly expanding team. Needless to say, superb internal and external relationship building skills will be a pre-requisite.  Caught your attention? It should have - this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. For a confidential discussion and to apply, please contact Alex Callister quoting reference AC9922. Our client is motivated to appoint for this role without delay and shortlisted candidates can expect a fast turnaround from submission to initial meeting.  Read Less

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  Accounts Manager  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent parttime] - Okehampton

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  We‘ve filled this role subject to candidate commencement and/or successful probation completion. Get in touch to learn about alternative opportunities. Exclusive to Trial Balance Consulting Accounts Manager - Nr. Okehampton - £24-28,000 - full or part time Trial Balance Consulting have been exclusively engaged by an interesting and quite unique client, a rapidly developing retail focussed business that is poised for continued expansion.  The company seeks to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager to join the small but mighty team. The position is permanent and can either be full or part time, based at the company’s rural headquarters located close to Okehampton.  Reporting to a highly experienced Director of Finance this will be a broad role ideally suited to a candidate who enjoys preparing management information. Key responsibilities to include: 
  - Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and offer ongoing commentary to Director of Finance on changes and developments
  - Assume lead responsibility for accounts payable function
  - Manage supplier payment runs
  - Bank reconciliations
  - VAT reporting
  - Financial and project costing analysis 
  - Assist in year-end accounting preparation and procedures
  - Collate payroll detail for outsourced provider For this role we seek an experienced candidate with a decent understand of Excel data manipulation. Candidates may be either part/fully AAT qualified or consider themselves to be QBE. Good all-round IT experience essential with some exposure to SAGE or XERO based systems highly desirable. The role works as part of a fun, energetic and friendly head office team where team-work forms an important element of each employees’ duties, so great inter-person skills a must!  For further details and to apply for this interesting opportunity, please contact Elle Benjamin EB10010.  Read Less

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  Interim Assistant Accountant  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [temporary permanent fulltime] - Bristol

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  Interim Assistant Accountant – Bristol - £35k - £40k Trial Balance are... Read More

  Interim Assistant Accountant – Bristol - £35k - £40k Trial Balance are delighted to have been exclusively assigned by a new client, a well-respected education provider based on the outskirts of Bristol, to assist in their search for an Assistant Accountant. The role is offered on a full-time basis to commence in September, on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. There is however the potential for this role to turn permanent upon completion of the FTC. This role works within an experienced finance team, reporting to a CFO & FC who will offer a good level of support. It represents an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to focus on their professional development, with study support on offer alongside a busy and varied role. Core components of the role to include: - Working with the CFO to manage credit control - Compiling financial analysis, forecasts and reporting packs - Working with senior management team to set budgets - Year-end statutory accounting preparation - Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders  - Assisting in financial projects and system improvements  For this role we seek a motivated and career driven Assistant Accountant with at least two years of recently gained experience in a similar capacity. Candidates will ideally be fully AAT qualified and have a strong desire to achieve a professional qualification; our client is happy to support CIMA study. Those that consider themselves to be qualified by experience will also be considered. This is a highly visible role that works with an energetic team and liaises with colleagues throughout the business, so excellent communication/interpersonal skills are required.  The successful candidate will benefit from a well-supported and developing role with a company that can boast excellent staff retention, superb financial/non-financial benefits and a good level of flexibility. Please note that the successful candidate will be subjected to a DBS check. For further details and to apply, please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith quoting reference JVS10045 as soon as possible.  Read Less

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  Assistant Accountant  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent fulltime] - Hayle

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  Assistant Accountant - Hayle - £30k-£35k - Permanent - Full time Trial... Read More

  Assistant Accountant - Hayle - £30k-£35k - Permanent - Full time Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been assigned by a high profile, long standing hospitality focussed business who are seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant or strong Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. This is a company that have gone to great efforts to emphasise their commitment to staff development and in addition to good financial benefits, pride themselves on CPD and internal promotions. This is a key role that will support an experienced Finance Manager, and calls for a candidate with broad all-round experience.  This is a varied and interesting opportunity where the successful candidate will take a lead responsibility in managing all aspects of the company’s transactional accounting cycle. Duties to include, but not limited to:
  
  - Assist in the preparation of month end management accounts - Ad-hoc processing of supplier payments - Credit control and aged debtor management - Bank reconciliations - Processing of supplier payments - Assist in the producing VAT reports - Assist in the production of year end statutory accounting files - Liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders - Work closely with the senior management team and produce accounting reports as and when required
  
  The successful candidate should be an experienced individual with good exposure to day-to-day accounting responsibilities and statutory reporting. A good aptitude for IT (particularly MS Excel), and the ability to pick up new systems would also be advantageous. Candidates may be either QBE, AAT or part professionally qualified.
  
  This role offers a great opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious candidate seeking a step up from their current role with a friendly and rapidly growing local business. For further details, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS10100 Read Less

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  Accounts Technician  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent] - Plymouth

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  Trial Balance is currently working with a successful firm of Accountan... Read More

  Trial Balance is currently working with a successful firm of Accountants to source an experienced Accounts Technician to join their busy team. The successful Accounts Technician will be either AAT qualified or at a similar level through their experience, and will have an excellent background working in an accountancy practice environment.
  
  Key responsibilities in this varied role will include:
  
  • Accounts preparation for a varied client base of sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies 
  • Personal and corporate tax returns
  • VAT returns and client bookkeeping
  • Advising clients on accounting issues and resolving queries
  
  Applicants should have a strong background in accountancy practice, and preferably be fully AAT qualified. Strong communication skills and the ability to integrate into a friendly and collaborative team environment are essential.
  
  This is an urgent requirement so please send your CV to Jay Vilarrubi-Smith quoting JVS10394 at your earliest convenience.
  
  Trial Balance is a market leading supplier of recruitment services to accountancy practices across the South-West and works on vacancies at all levels in a practice environment. For a confidential discussion about your career options please contact Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, our dedicated practice specialist. Read Less

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  Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant (urgent!)  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [temporary fulltime] - Saint Agnes

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant (urgent!) – St. Agnes - £25-28,000... Read More

  Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant (urgent!) – St. Agnes - £25-28,000 FTE Trial Balance Consulting have been reassigned by our long-standing client, a well-established business located in St Agnes, who urgently seek the assistance of an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is full time contract with a minimum anticipated duration of 2 weeks commencing as soon as possible. This is an urgent requirement and candidates should be available to commence at short notice!  The successful candidate will work as part of a busy but highly organised finance team and report directly to the Financial Controller. We’re looking for an experienced individual with a good working knowledge of accurately processing and inputting supplier invoices using digital accounting systems. You’ll act as a primary point of contact to all suppliers and sub-contractors so excellent communication and problem solving skills will be required.  Our client is less concerned by qualification than they are experience so candidates possessing 6 months+ experience are invited to reply. Initial interviews are to take place as quickly as possible via telephone/video conferencing and the role will be based at the company’s offices in St Agnes.  For further details and to apply, please contact Elle Benjamin ASAP quoting reference EB9964.  Read Less

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  Accounts Payable Assistant  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent fulltime] - Saint Ives

  Posted: 10/03/2026

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  We‘ve filled this role subject to candidate commencement and/or successful probation completion. Get in touch to learn about alternative opportunities. Accounts Payable Assistant - Carbis Bay - £25-27,000  Trial Balance Consulting have been re-engaged by a long standing client, a highly successful and instantly recognisable retail focussed business located near Carbis Bay. The company has tasked us with sourcing a new colleague to join their small but experienced team as an Accounts Payable Clerk. The role is offered as a full time, permanent contract to be based at the business headquarters - a particularly beautiful location which benefits from free on-site parking - notoriously difficult in the area!  Reporting to the Finance Manager and working within a small, friendly accounting function, this will be broader than usual purchase ledger role that will benefit a candidate looking increase their scope of skills and responsibilities. Core focus of the role to include:  - Assume key responsibility for the accounts payable function  - Creating new supplier accounts adhering to payment terms etc.  - Act as first line of support for supplier queries - Process supplier payments - Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts  - Daily updates to the company’s digital accounting systems  - Statement reconciliations - Matching unbalanced invoices - Prepare VAT reports - Ad-hoc accounting duties including covering colleagues annual leave For this role we’re seeking an experienced, organised, and accurate AP Assistant with at least 6-12 months of recently gained experience in a fast-paced function where a good aptitude for working as part of a team essential. The company primarily uses a Sage based system where full training will be provided, but the successful candidate should possess the ability to learn new platforms quickly. This employer is happy to consider candidates that are either qualified by experience or part/fully AAT qualified. For further details and to apply for this interesting opportunity, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS10097 ASAP. Our client is keen to appoint without delay and suitable candidates are likely to be requested for interview shortly after submission. Read Less

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  Purchase Ledger Clerk  

  Trial Balance Consulting

  [permanent fulltime] - Redruth

  Posted: 09/03/2026

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  Purchase Ledger Clerk – Redruth - £23-24,000 Trial Balance Consulting... Read More

  Purchase Ledger Clerk – Redruth - £23-24,000 Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a long standing client, a very well established services business operating throughout the UK. The company seeks to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk, a full time, permanent role to be based at the business headquarters on outskirts of Redruth.  The position works as part of a friendly and highly experienced finance function that operate in a fast-paced environment. Core responsibilities to include:  - Act as an initial point of contact for supplier enquiries and liaise with colleagues across all remits to resolve discrepancies - Monitor the accounts payable email addresses - Complete new supplier registration documents - Administer the purchase order system  - Creation and location of invoices ensuring appropriate VAT status and invoice coding - Reconciliation of supplier statements  - Ensure payment authorisation of supplier invoices - Assisting with month end procedures - Assisting with AP system process improvements - Assist the Financial Controller with ongoing accounting projects For this role we seek a candidate with a minimum of 6-12 months of recently gained experience, ideally gained within a modern finance function. Candidate’s may be part or fully AAT, or consider themselves to have suitable vocational experience. Applicants should be highly numerate with great attention to details, and be quick to learn and develop new skills. The business is technology driven so sound IT skills also essential with previous experience using digital accounting packages and/or MS Excel highly beneficial.  For further details of this opportunity, please contact Dan Saunders without delay quoting reference DS9757 ASAP. Read Less

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