32 jobs found in Bedford

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Role: Group Accountant - 12 Month Contract We are partnering with an established organisation in the food industry that are seeking a Group Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and help ensure strong financial governance across the business. This position offers broad exposure to group reporting, audit activity, and senior stakeholders. It's well suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is keen to contribute to process improvements and consistency across finance operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances Support the external audit process, including the preparation of schedules and responding to auditor queries Assist with technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and internal policies Review existing processes and identify opportunities to enhance controls and reporting efficiency Lead on key aspects of...

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a growing team within the retail industry. This role in Cambridge involves supporting the finance department with essential accounting tasks to ensure smooth financial operations. Client Details Our client is a respected entity within the retail industry, known for its consistent growth and commitment to excellence. As a large organisation, they provide a collaborative working environment with opportunities to contribute directly to the success of the business. Description Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Manage accounts payable and receivable functions effectively. Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy in financial records. Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities. Maintain and update financial data in accounting software. Collaborate with the wider Accounting & Finance team to ensure compliance with regulations. Support audit...

Role: Finance Assistant Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - End date 31st March 2027 Salary: £31,218 per annum + £1,589.13 Outer London Weighting Role Purpose This is a fixed term contract role to support our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable/Treasury teams during the transition on the business to a new owner. You’ll need to be flexible and to have a positive / proactive can-do attitude, Be a self-starter that can work as part of a team and with a strong commitment to accuracy. Key Accountabilities * Ensuring all invoices are processed on a timely basis. * Ensuring invoices have correct approval as required. * Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and resolving queries when there is a discrepancy. * Dealing with suppliers/customers including any invoice queries and reconciling statements. * Checking VAT is account for correctly. * Reconcile the Daily credit card receipts and deal with any queries promptly Ad-hoc...

Finance Assistant 9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract Location: St Albans | On-Site Hours:  Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum Legal Sector The Opportunity Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.   The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities. Key duties will include: ·Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions ·Preparing profit and loss schedules ·Reconciling bank statements ·Providing updates on fees delivered against targets...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Senior Payroll Analyst Haddenham, UK - Hybrid Setting Fixed Term Contract – 18 months We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll Expert to take full ownership of end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees. This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to operate in a complex, international environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with UK legislation, strong internal controls, and high-quality service delivery to employees and stakeholders. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Operations * Manage the end-to-end monthly and end of year UK payroll process for approximately 1,000 employees. * Review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, variable pay, benefits, absences, statutory payments, bank updates, and terminations. * Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NIC, statutory leave, pensions auto-enrolment, etc.) and Sox...

Financial Analyst (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Watford | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional looking to fast-track your experience in systems, group reporting, and transformation projects? CP Holdings are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Group Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in an exciting finance transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a major system implementation while developing strong technical and commercial finance skills. The opportunity You’ll be part of Project Darwin, supporting the rollout of OneStream, a leading consolidation and financial planning tool used across the group. Working closely with finance stakeholders, project teams, and implementation partners, you’ll gain real-world experience that goes far beyond a traditional analyst role. This role is ideal for someone studying towards a professional accounting...

Company Overview Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation based in Hertfordshire. With a strong operational footprint and a focus on customer delivery, the business is seeking experienced financial leadership to enhance both transactional finance efficiency and commercial decision-making. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to take ownership of the finance function, with a particular focus on strengthening transactional finance processes and driving commercial insight. This role will suit a finance leader who can operate strategically working closely wth the CEO while also improving day-to-day financial operations. You will play a critical role in stabilising, optimising, and scaling the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and actionable business intelligence to support growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight * Lead and manage the finance team, including accounts payable,...

Are you an experienced Management Accountant? Are you immediately available?   We continue to support a nationwide organisation who now require additional support within the finance team, potentially up to a 6 month duration. As the Management Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our finance function, including: Preparing monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis. Providing insights on costs and driving cost-saving initiatives. Assisting with the year-end audit, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.  Key Requirements Part qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive approach to cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Confidence in solving complex problems with a logical mindset. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are...

We are seeking a meticulous Finance Assistant to join a thriving organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector. This temporary role, based in Southam, focuses on supporting the Accounting & Finance department with essential financial tasks. Client Details This organisation operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector and is recognised for its efficient operations and attention to detail. As a small-sized company, it offers a focused and supportive work environment where team contributions are highly valued. Description The Finance Assistant will; Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth financial operations. Support day‑to‑day finance operations including invoice processing, purchase orders, reconciliations, and coordination with external accounting, payroll, and HR providers. Assist colleagues in adopting new processes, systems, and procedures Coordinating the relocation of warehouse stock, equipment, and personnel from a previous site....

Payroll Assistant 18 hours Per Week £15 PH Full time equivalent of £36k Monthly Payroll of 2200 employees System they use is PBS Days in the office are optional normally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Working knowledge of UK tax and NI calculations, statutory payments, pension, and year end reporting - Ability to understand and explain technical payroll and pension queries. - Ability to manually calculate pro-rata payments such as holiday pay, hourly/daily rates of pay etc. - Understanding payroll and HR systems processes - Works discreetly to resolve matters sensitively, with concerns escalated appropriately. - Ability and confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business. 51374SB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Temp Accounts Admin £15 per hour + holiday pay Based in Uxbridge Start asap for likely period of 6 weeks  A great opportunity has become available for an accounts administrator to support a team with a backlog of work.  This involves working with high volumes of data and identifying duplicates in the system About the Role: You will support the accounts team with day-to-day administration, ensuring financial data is entered accurately and invoices are processed on time. Working to clear deadlines, you’ll help maintain up-to-date records and smooth transactional workflows during a peak workload period. Key Responsibilities: Process purchase invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving basic discrepancies Maintain organised electronic and paper filing of financial documents Prioritise daily workload to meet processing deadlines...

A great opportunity for an AR/Accounts receivable specialist to join this friendly transactional accounts team. This is a 3 month temporary cover, to start as soon as possible based in St Johns Wood. 9-5pm role with an hour for lunch; Monday to Friday with 3 days needing to be in the offices, 2 days can be remote working. Paying £18.13 per hour plus holiday pay – total of £20.32/ hour Reporting into Financial Accountant responsibilities include: * * Reconciling of Bank statements * Reconciling accounts at month end * All aspect relating to A/R – raising of sales invoices and chasing up payments * P11d’s preparation/management * Other ad hoc tasks from Financial Accountant, Financial Controller and AP/AR Manager * Using systems: Netsuite, Concur and Excel IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups to Professional Service organisations. We have a great...

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading business to recruit a Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant into their finance team on a 6-month FTC. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial reporting, controls, and working closely with the wider business. You will take ownership of key aspects of statutory and financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close, and help ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. The role will also involve working with senior stakeholders, supporting audit activity, and contributing to process improvements across finance. Responsibilities: Prepare accurate financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls. Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc finance projects where...

Payroll Administrator Temp till find perm replacement Salary £32,000 - £35,000 Payroll Administrator £17-£20PH Part time 3 days a week Sole role 200 people on the monthly payroll Start ASAP 3 days in office in London 51367SB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Kerry Robert Associates are proud to be representing a prestigious luxury hotel in Central London, seeking an experienced Financial Controller to step in and make an immediate impact, on a fixed-term contract of up to 3 months. This is a hands-on opportunity overseeing a small team of 2 in finance, ideal for a confident self-starter who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment. Key highlights: * Lead all core financial operations including month-end, cash flow, forecasting, P&L, VAT returns, budgeting, balance sheet & AP * Oversee all financial procedures for the hotel and maintain strong financial controls * Report directly to Group FD, whilst working closely with the Hotel General Manager * Hold regular meetings with Heads of Department Requirements * Immediately available * Proven Financial Controller experience within hotels (essential) * Strong systems knowledge – i.e. Opera, SAP, Procure Wizard * Advanced...

Finance Business Partner London/Hybrid 3 months contract initially £400 per day via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is a leading global centre for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. It brings together expertise in languages, cultures, and societies with a strong focus on addressing contemporary global challenges. With a commitment to diversity, social justice, and academic excellence, it serves as a hub for critical thinking and innovative...

I am seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading insurance business based in London on an interim basis. This is a backfill role, offering an excellent opportunity to step into a well-established finance function and provide continuity during a period of transition. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting * Manage month-end and year-end close processes * Prepare and review management accounts and financial statements * Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support * Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements within the insurance sector * Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis * Drive process improvements and maintain strong financial controls Key Requirements * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) * Proven experience within the insurance sector * Strong technical accounting...

Project Manager - Client Implementation (Asset Owner) Contract Length: 9 months Location: London Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office Rate: Competitive, market‑aligned Role Overview An experienced Project Manager is required to join a Client Implementation Practice supporting a high‑priority initiative within the Asset Owner space. This role focuses on managing the transition of complex client implementation activities onto back‑office platforms and contributes to the successful delivery of an in‑flight programme. The role is both client‑facing and internally focused, working closely with external clients as well as internal technology and operational teams. It requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and offers exposure across multiple business areas and senior stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end client implementation and transition activities onto back‑office platforms Act as a key interface with external clients throughout...