52 jobs found in Reading

Position: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required) Salary: £550–£600/day Start: ASAP Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for the Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance. * Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow operations. * Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness. * Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership. * Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation. * Deputise for Head of Pensions – Resources as needed. Essential Experience: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA). * Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience. * Skilled in financial systems, data...

We are working with a well-established organisation based in Surrey, who are seeking a Group Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this role will focus on consolidating and analysing financial results across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with group standards, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Job Title:          Group Accountant Job Type:          6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location:         Woking, Surrey Salary:               £45,000 per annum Reference no: 16043 Group Accountant – About The Role Assisting with the month-end close process, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP and stock accounting, and production-related entries Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts for assigned entities Completing balance sheet...

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...

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...

Accounts Payable Assistant – Urgently Required 3-Month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 Pro Rata Uxbridge | Hybrid Working Ideal Start Date: Mid April Our client, a well-established organisation based in Uxbridge, is urgently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive accounts payable professional who is available immediately or at very short notice and able to start on Monday 23rd February. The Role Joining part of a very busy and well established AP Team, you will support the smooth running of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices * Matching, batching and coding invoices * Preparing and processing payment runs * Supplier statement reconciliations * Managing and resolving invoice queries * Supporting month-end processes The...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid Working) £40,000 + Benefits We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing, consumer-focused business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team, supporting both UK and international operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with stakeholders, and playing a key role in delivering accurate financial insights to support business decision-making. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful analysis to drive performance across the business. You will also work closely with Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring smooth financial operations across the wider finance function. About You Part-qualified...

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid – some flexible working) Permanent We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in managing high-volume invoice processing and complex reconciliations, particularly across GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), GIT (Goods In Transit), Purchase Orders and invoice matching. You will ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching, approvals, VAT treatment, and ledger coding. Carry out regular reconciliations of GRNI, GIT, Purchase Orders and supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Investigate and clear GRNI and GIT balances, liaising with procurement, logistics and suppliers where required. Prepare and...

Job Description** We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a local government client in Reigate, Surrey. The Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensure business-as-usual continuity and support the year-end cycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public sector pensions finance experience. Immediately available or short notice - Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required) **Responsibilities** Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management. Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts. Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs....

Hybrid | Surrey 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Start: ASAP Rates: £550 to £650 per day We are working with a well-established public sector pension fund to recruit an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support during a critical period. This is a high-impact, hands-on contract role where you will take ownership of core financial operations, ensuring continuity, strengthening controls, and supporting key reporting cycles - including year-end. The Role of the Finance Manager As a senior member of the finance function, you will lead on fund accounting, reporting, and financial governance, while working closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. This is a delivery-focused assignment suited to a contractor who can quickly embed, take control, and add value from day one. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Lead financial controls, governance, and risk management Oversee budgeting and forecasting for the Pension Fund Manage cashflow, banking...

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...

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits team. You will play a key role in the accurate administration and collection of Council Tax, helping to deliver an efficient, fair, and responsive service to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with local authority Council Tax experience who is confident using Academy Systems and understands the importance of balancing income collection with high-quality customer care. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including liability, discounts, exemptions, premiums, and reliefs * Process changes of circumstance and maintain accurate Council Tax records * Issue bills, adjustments, reminders, final notices, and statutory correspondence * Provide clear and professional advice to customers via telephone, email, correspondence, and face-to-face where required * Support the recovery...

Our client, is currently seeking a Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Team based in Portland, Dorset. Key Responsibilities: Own project financials: budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting. Track project performance and flag risks or opportunities. Support project managers with commercial and financial decisions. Manage contract variations, invoices, and cost allocations. Work closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams. Produce clear management reports for stakeholders. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Drive process improvements and best practices in project finance. Job Requirements: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification. Experience in project accounting, ideally within long-term, high-value programmes. Understanding of finance within project-focused environments such as engineering, manufacturing, or construction. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. A proactive approach to identifying...

We're looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our Client's Business Affairs & International Development team, which drives key strategic expansion initiatives across our Studios, Tour and Retail b Susinesses. This is a high‑impact role, acting as the finance lead across multiple operational and project‑based initiatives. You'll provide robust financial control, commercial insight, and trusted business partnering to enable confident, informed decision‑making across the department. The Role As Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and governance across a diverse portfolio of strategic projects. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, project leads, and international finance teams, supporting the delivery of growth and expansion initiatives. About You Qualifications & Experience Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience in capital...

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...

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Overview We are working with a leading global brand in their sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well-established, fast-paced organisation while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model based in Hemel Hempstead. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control across the business. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Partnering with...

Are you looking for a rewarding temporary role that offers experience of a varied accounting workload, based in a supportive and progressive team? In this assignment as a Temporary Assistant Accountant, you will support a tight-knit finance team, gaining valuable experience while contributing to key transactional processes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are seeking a position that challenges and develops your skills, this could be an ideal opportunity for you. Please note, this is a full-time, temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require a quick start; lengthy notice periods cannot be accommodated. Temporary Assistant Accountant Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Posting bank transactions and reconciling all company bank accounts to provide daily cash reports to senior management, supporting efficient cash flow management. Managing credit control and raising sales ledger invoices, ensuring timely...

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our client on a 9-12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract based in St Albans. Reporting to the Assistant Head of Finance you will be part of a busy finance team with support and assistant the company. Your focus will be oin producing management accounts. Your duties will include Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions Prepare profit and loss schedules Reconcile bank statements Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target Process tax payment on Finance Managers instructions Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof Process supplier invoices and follow up where required Provide administrative support during budget preparation Participate in annual audits Preparation of the firm's VAT return Process and authorise transfers Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies? Skills and Attributes: A minimum of 2...

The Organisation We are working with a large, complex UK‑wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage. The Role This is a hands‑on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high‑quality external reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off. Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied. Provide...

Credit Controller (6-Month FTC) Up to £32,000 (pro rata) | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 home) | Banstead Alexander Lloyd are recruiting an experienced Credit Controller to join a fast-paced finance team on a 6-month temporary basis. You'll manage your own portfolio of accounts, focusing on debt collection, resolving queries and maintaining strong customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: Manage and collect outstanding debt across customer accounts Handle high-risk and overdue balances Resolve billing queries and discrepancies Liaise with internal teams to support payments What We're Looking For: Credit control / accounts receivable experience Strong communication and negotiation skills High attention to detail Able to work in a fast-paced environment This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial...

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...