Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose At Pennon Group, we're proud to serve communities while protecting the environment. Together with our subsidiaries, South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power, we're leading the way in water and renewables. We're proud to be recognised as a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Assistant Accountant - Treasury £31,000 - £34,000 per annum Exeter based Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to build a career in treasury within a FTSE-listed group? At...

Management Accountant - 9 months Maternity Cover - Exeter - Devon A thriving and fast-paced business in Exeter, Devon, is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to cover maternity leave for 9 months and to support the finance function during a period of change and systems transformation. This is a highly transactional environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance. Unlike traditional month-end processes, the business operates a weekly reporting cycle, meaning financial information is maintained and reviewed continuously throughout the month, resulting in a more streamlined month-end close. Key Responsibilities Preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts Financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of strong financial controls Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities Reviewing high volumes of financial transactions and ensuring...

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, month-end accounting activities and financial control processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and progress their career within a supportive environment. The Role Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the production of financial information, maintaining financial controls and assisting with reporting requirements across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies Assisting with the maintenance of financial controls and compliance...

Assistant Management Accountant Exclusive Opportunity Career Progression to Management Accountant Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting for an ambitious and driven Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Assistant Management Accounting experience who is keen to develop their skills and progress into a full Management Accountant role in the future. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating across both management accounting and transactional finance duties, taking a hands-on approach and supporting the wider finance function where required. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Prepare and post accounting journals, including accruals and prepayments. Produce sales, margin and cost analysis reports. Assist in maintaining a fully reconciled balance sheet. Support with month-end processes and reporting deadlines. Maintain...

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a business based in Somerset who need an Interim Management Accountant to join them for a period of circa 3 months. This role is based in Somerset with hybrid working and free parking. Role: Management Accountant Location: Somerset Hybrid: 2 days pw in the office with some flexibility if needed Start date: ASAP/Early November Duration: Circa 3 months Money: £40,000 - £55,000 (Day rate equivalent) Key Responsibilities Preparation and production of monthly management accounts Review financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and provide meaningful commentary on performance Support the month-end close process Monitor costs, margins and operational performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing-related financial metrics Work closely with operational and senior management teams Candidate Requirements Ideally PQ ACCA/CIMA/ACA...

Management Accountant Looking for a finance role where you can influence business decisions, partner with operational leaders and help drive performance? We're looking for a Management Accountant (Specialist, Business Finance Commercial) to join our business in Plymouth. This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with operations, production and finance teams to provide key insights into business performance, costs and profitability. You'll play a key role in supporting operational decision-making, improving reporting and helping deliver productivity and cost-reduction initiatives across the site. What will you do? Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse production costs and variances. Own and lead the annual standard cost build process. Develop and maintain cost accounting processes, including supporting new product costing activities. Create and enhance management reporting and KPIs that provide greater visibility of business...

Assistant Finance Business Partner We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional team player with good data knowledge, interpersonal and diplomacy skills and a strong customer service ethic to join a busy team, as Assistant Finance Business Partner. These are exciting times for the charity and for the finance team as they start to transition to a new finance system. Position: Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Sidmouth Devon/Hybrid (site attendance currently anticipated to be 1-2 days per week) Hours: Part-time, working a minimum of 25 hours per week (with the potential, for the right candidate, up to 35 hours per week) Monday-Friday Salary: £34,425 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will support the provision of robust, meaningful...

Assistant Finance Business Partner We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional team player with good data knowledge, interpersonal and diplomacy skills and a strong customer service ethic to join a busy team, as Assistant Finance Business Partner. These are exciting times for the charity and for the finance team as they start to transition to a new finance system. Position: Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Sidmouth Devon/Hybrid (site attendance currently anticipated to be 1-2 days per week) Hours: Part-time, working a minimum of 25 hours per week (with the potential, for the right candidate, up to 35 hours per week) Monday-Friday Salary: £34,425 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will support the provision of robust, meaningful...

Assistant Finance Business Partner We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional team player with good data knowledge, interpersonal and diplomacy skills and a strong customer service ethic to join a busy team, as Assistant Finance Business Partner. These are exciting times for the charity and for the finance team as they start to transition to a new finance system. Position: Assistant Finance Business Partner Location: Sidmouth Devon/Hybrid (site attendance currently anticipated to be 1-2 days per week) Hours: Part-time, working a minimum of 25 hours per week (with the potential, for the right candidate, up to 35 hours per week) Monday-Friday Salary: £34,425 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will support the provision of robust, meaningful financial...

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife. Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. About the Role We're looking for a commercially minded and analytical Commercial Analyst to join our Operations Contracts Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and analysing the financial and operational performance of our contractor-delivered services, with a...

Are you an experienced accounts / finance professional looking for a role that offers both flexibility and long-term stability? Join a growing business in a thriving manufacturing and distribution sector, where your finance expertise will be valued and where a 4 day working week is available (with up to 35 hours also considered). Job Title: Part Time Finance Administrator Location: Cullompton, Devon Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 FTE Hours: 28 - 32 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days, with flexibility around start and finish times. Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 28 days Free on-site parking 4% employer contributory pension scheme Join a thriving and resilient industry with excellent long-term career stability The Company Our client is a growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong...

Are you an experienced accounts / finance professional looking for a role that offers both flexibility and long-term stability? Join a growing business in a thriving manufacturing and distribution sector, where your finance expertise will be valued and where a 4 day working week is available (with up to 35 hours also considered). Job Title: Part Time Finance Administrator Location: Cullompton, Devon Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE Hours: 28 - 32 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days, with flexibility around start and finish times. Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 28 days Free on-site parking 4% employer contributory pension scheme Join a thriving and resilient industry with excellent long-term career stability The Company Our client is a growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and...

Are you an experienced Accounts professional looking for a role that offers both flexibility and long-term stability? Join a growing business in a thriving manufacturing and distribution sector, where your finance expertise will be valued and where a 4 day working week is available (with up to 35 hours also considered). Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Cullompton, Devon Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 FTE Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days, with flexibility around start and finish times. Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 28 days Free on-site parking 4% employer contributory pension scheme Join a thriving and resilient industry with excellent long-term career stability The Company Our client is a growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with both...

Are you an experienced Accounts professional looking for a role that offers both flexibility and long-term stability? Join a growing business in a thriving manufacturing and distribution sector, where your finance expertise will be valued and where a 4 day working week is available (with up to 35 hours also considered). Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Cullompton, Devon Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 FTE Hours: 28 - 35 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days, with flexibility around start and finish times. Benefits: 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 28 days Free on-site parking 4% employer contributory pension scheme Join a thriving and resilient industry with excellent long-term career stability The Company Our client is a growing organisation within the manufacturing and distribution sector. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and maintaining strong relationships with both customers...

Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Senior Finance Manager for a growing, privately owned business in mid Devon. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the senior leadership team, this is a broad and commercially focused role that offers significant exposure across the organisation and a clear route for future progression. The Role As Senior Finance Manager, you will lead day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls and meaningful commercial insight to support business performance and strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working across both financial and operational matters in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the finance team. Own the budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes. Deliver accurate and timely management reporting. Strengthen financial controls and governance across the business. Partner with...

Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working closely with clients and taking ownership of your work? We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a friendly and collaborative payroll team, delivering accurate, reliable and responsive payroll services to a diverse portfolio of businesses. This is a client-facing role where you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, manage your own portfolio and play an important part in ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and on time. The Role As a Payroll Administrator, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, working closely with them to deliver a high-quality payroll service while supporting the wider team. What you'll be doing Processing a variety of client payrolls as part of a collaborative payroll team Acting as the primary point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients Managing client payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance Supporting...

Accounts Payable Assistant Rate; Up to £225 per day (inside IR35/via umbrella) Location; Yeovil - Hybrid working (3x per week onsite) Duration; 6 month inital contract We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy Operational Finance team. You will support the day to day running of Accounts Payable, working across invoice processing, reconciliations, payments and query resolution. Key responsibilities Invoice matching and processing. Full supplier statement reconciliations. Resolving internal and mailbox queries. Running payment runs and financial reports. Processing BACS, SEPA and priority payments. Identifying issues and escalating risks where required. Supporting improvements to existing AP processes. What we are looking for Previous Accounts Payable experience. Experience working with large volumes of financial data. Good Microsoft Excel and Access skills. Strong attention to detail and problem...

Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable) Location: Yeovil, Somerset Salary: 25,000 - 27,000 PA Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch) Benefits 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 5% Contributory Pension Free parking Looking to build a career in finance? We're recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join a friendly and supportive team of 7 in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in accounts payable, finance, or administration, but we're also keen to hear from individuals who are naturally organised, enjoy working with numbers and data, and are looking to develop a career within finance. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy problem-solving, this could be a great next step for you. The Role As a Finance Administrator, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department. You'll work closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business to ensure...

Finance Administrator (Accounts Payable) Location: Yeovil, Somerset Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 PA Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch) Benefits 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 5% Contributory Pension Free parking Looking to build a career in finance? We're recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join a friendly and supportive team of 7 in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in accounts payable, finance, or administration, but we're also keen to hear from individuals who are naturally organised, enjoy working with numbers and data, and are looking to develop a career within finance. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy problem-solving, this could be a great next step for you. The Role As a Finance Administrator, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department. You'll work closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business to...

Financial Controller Bridgwater, Somerset £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Full-Time Hybrid Working (1 Day WFH) The Opportunity Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting an established and successful South West-based business in the appointment of a Financial Controller . This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-entity organisation and take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insight and support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will lead a small finance team and play a key role in enhancing reporting, forecasting, controls and processes across the business. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts Production of detailed financial reports, including profitability and performance analysis Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Cash flow management and forecasting Analysis of financial...