61 area support officer jobs found

We are seeking temporary Contracts and Data Officers to support waste disposal and HWRC contracts within a busy local authority service. The role includes monitoring contractor performance, analysing complex payment mechanisms, ensuring accurate reporting, validating invoices, and processing payments, alongside managing stakeholder queries, attending contract meetings, and undertaking site inspections. This is a fast-paced role in a regulated environment requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. An understanding of contract management within a regulated environment (waste/local authority) experience is desirable. Responsibilities:- * Assist with work allocation, recruitment, motivation, training, welfare and discipline issues as appropriate, proactively managing conflicting demands from clients, customers and services users. * To assist with the management of all procedural aspects and data specific elements of managed contracts in line with their...

Rewards and Benefits on offer; * Highly competitive salary * Immediate start date * Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance * Easily accessible office * Friendly and supportive working environment The Company you will be working with; MTrec Commercial are currently supporting our prestigious client on their search for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a full time and temporary basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response! The Role you will be doing; * Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices, ensuring proper approvals and accurate accounting treatment * Prepare and execute payment runs, including checks, electronic transfers, and expense reimbursements * Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely payments and avoid late fees * Resolve discrepancies in invoices, purchase orders, or contracts, escalating high-value or unusual issues to...

Temporary Purchase Ledger 📍 Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) ⏰ Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm 📅 Up to 3-Month Duration (with potential to extend) 💷 £14.50 - £15 per hour 🚀 Immediate Start Available Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger to join their finance team on a short-term basis. This role is ideal for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who enjoys working with high volumes of data, has strong reconciliation skills, and is confident using Excel. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently into the accounting system. Managing purchase ledger activities and maintaining supplier accounts. Performing daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly reconciliations. Investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Reconciling high-volume fuel supplier invoices and matching transactions against system records. Daily reconciliation of multiple bank...

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to lead the implementation and maintenance of standard costing practices at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing, analyzing, and managing standard cost systems in a production environment, ensuring accurate product costing, supporting operational efficiency, and contributing to strategic financial decisions. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the development and implementation of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead across all manufacturing operations. * Collaborate with operations, engineering, and procurement to analyze BOMs, routings, labor, and overhead drivers to establish accurate cost standards. * Conduct time studies in collaboration with production and engineering teams to establish accurate labor standards and production rates. * Establish standard costs using the gross margin method, especially for new or customized products, by...

Join a well-established Housing Association in a rewarding Management Accountant – Revenue role, where you'll play a key part in supporting the financial performance of essential frontline services. This short term contract opportunity offers the chance to partner with Property Care, Neighbourhood Management, Customer Experience and Corporate Support teams, providing financial insight that helps drive informed decision-making and excellent service delivery. You'll act as the Finance Lead for your business areas, taking ownership of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, while building strong relationships with operational managers and supporting the development of a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in a varied and commercially focused finance role. We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Assistant...

Our client is a small charitable organisation with a varied portfolio of activities, including the operation of a residential care service, the management of residential and commercial properties, and the oversight of an investment portfolio. The finance function is delivered by a small team of two, comprising the Finance Manager and a Finance Assistant. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across all aspects of the finance function. Purpose of the Role To provide temporary cover for the Finance Assistant during a period of absence, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance department and supporting the timely production of accurate financial information. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, manage a varied workload and become effective in the role quickly. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase ledger invoices, supplier payments and statement reconciliations. Maintaining the sales ledger,...

Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant (Part-Time - 3 Days per Week) We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to join small team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the day-to-day finance function. Flexible working options are available. Key Responsibilities for the Finance Assistant position Process and post purchase invoices accurately. Raise sales invoices and assist with credit control. Reconcile bank accounts and supplier statements. Prepare supplier payment runs. Support month-end processes and maintain accurate financial records. Assist with VAT returns and general finance administration. Respond to supplier and customer finance queries. About You Previous bookkeeping or finance assistant experience. Strong invoice processing and accounts payable...

Senior Management Accountant - Housing Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Berkshire to appoint a Senior Management Accountant within their Finance Business Partnering team. This is a 12-18 month assignment focused on supporting housing services with effective financial management, reporting, budget monitoring and business partnering. What's on Offer PAYE: £362.19 per day Limited/Umbrella: £500.00 per day Contract length: 12-18 months Full-time Hybrid working (at most once per week) Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of professional financial business partnering services across housing, working closely with the Finance Business Partner, senior stakeholders and service managers. Key responsibilities: · Supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, year-end closedown and statutory returns. · Providing timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to management. · Supporting...

A Financial Analyst Associate supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and providing insights to help management make informed business decisions. For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped. You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate at complete (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation. Your role also requires you to support the monthly risk‑management process. To support business planning you will use programme information to generate forecasts for sales, EBIT, and cash on a monthly basis as well as supporting the Long Range Plan cycle. At all times you will verify that business controls and processes are being followed, and ensuring audit trails to maintain the...

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded with EVM experience, Senior Finance Analyst to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and end positioning accounting. My client is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training, and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil, and commercial markets. For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped. You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate to completion (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation, including identifying possible...

Tax Accountant - Sittingbourne - On site and Office based About the Role We are seeking a proactive and analytically minded Tax Accountant to join our in‑house tax team in Sittingbourne. This is a broad and hands‑on role that supports the Tax Manager across UK Corporate Tax, VAT and transfer pricing activities, while working closely with general accounting and finance teams. This position is ideal for a newly qualified or recently qualified accountant or tax professional (or qualification pending) looking to make their first move from practice into industry, or an early‑career in‑house professional seeking wider exposure. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, improving processes, and supporting commercially sound decision‑making across the business. We welcome candidates who are process‑driven, collaborative, curious, and open to using technology and AI‑enabled tools to drive efficiency and insight. Key Responsibilities * Prepare, review and submit UK...

Accounts Payable Clerk Location: Bristol (Office Based) Rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour DOE Contract: Temporary (8-12 Weeks) Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a well-established construction company to recruit an Accounts Payable Clerk for an 8-12 week temporary contract based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy finance team, supporting the day-to-day purchase ledger function within a fast-paced construction environment. The Role Reporting to the AP Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of supplier invoices Matching, batching and coding invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Preparing weekly payment runs...

Join a Purpose-Led Organisation Making a Real Difference. New Resource Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected, values-driven organisation operating within the environmental and conservation sector to recruit a Management Accountant on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key finance leadership role within a well-established organisation that combines strong financial governance with a meaningful mission focused on positive environmental impact. You will be joining a supportive, collaborative working culture where your expertise will directly contribute to the smooth running and continued success of the organisation. The Role As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the organisation’s management accounts and play a central role in leading a small but capable finance team. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and insightful...

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a Birmingham based not-for-profit organisation who are actively seeking a confident, Finance Officer on a full-time, six-month contract basis. Our client can offer a hybrid working arrangement with the office presence being three days per week and two days working from home, with the exception of the first few weeks being office based to provide sufficient training. The ideal candidate will be immediately available or available on short notice. Responsibilities include: * Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. * Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments. * Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating receipts and monitoring outstanding balances. * Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice queries. * Prepare payment runs in accordance with company procedures. * Maintain accurate financial records and...

Senior FP&A & Strategic Pricing Manager Initial 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract Up to £80,000 DOE (Pro Rata) Predominantly Remote - Tewkesbury This is a commercially focused finance opportunity where your expertise will genuinely influence business performance. Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful international organisation to recruit an experienced Senior FP&A & Strategic Pricing Manager on an initial four-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a unique opportunity to step into a standalone, commercially focused role where you'll take ownership of strategic pricing, product costing and commercial financial analysis across a global business. This isn't a traditional FP&A position. It's an opportunity to become the organisation's trusted expert in pricing and profitability, partnering with senior stakeholders to influence commercial decision-making and drive business...

Project Accountant (Interim) Tiverton | Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days Onsite - Flexible) Up to £300 per day Initial 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) A well-established manufacturing business based in the Tiverton area of Devon is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis for an initial six-month assignment. This role will work closely with Project Managers and operational stakeholders, providing financial support, analysis and reporting across a portfolio of long-term projects. The successful candidate will act as a key finance partner, helping project teams understand performance, manage budgets and improve project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Support Project Managers with the financial management and reporting of long-term projects. Analyse project financial data, providing meaningful insight into costs, margins, risks and performance. Produce monthly project reporting and financial performance information. Ensure project...

Finance Manager (Interim)Tiverton, Devon Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days Onsite) Up to £300 per day Initial 9-Month Contract A leading manufacturing organisation based in the Tiverton area is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the business on an interim basis for an initial nine-month assignment. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small finance team whilst ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business support. The successful candidate will work closely with operational stakeholders across the business, helping to drive performance, improve processes and maintain strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a small finance team. Ensure the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting. Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities. Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support operational and strategic...

Your new company A well‑established and growing organisation in the care sector is looking for a Finance Assistant to support their finance team on a temporary basis for 3-4 months, with strong potential for a permanent contract. This is a full‑time, office‑based role, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured financial work, can step in confidently, and wants to be part of a supportive, fast‑growing business. Your new role Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable- Processing invoices, matching purchase orders, and resolving supplier queries. Accounts Receivable- Managing customer invoicing, recording payments, and maintaining the aged debt ledger. Bank Reconciliation- Completing regular reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial records. Data Entry & Record Keeping- Maintaining accurate financial data and supporting the preparation of reports and...

Your new company This people-orientated organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll specialist to join their reputable and complex business on a 6-month FTC with the potential to be extended. This role is ideal for a confident payroll professional who can process payroll end to end and quickly embed themselves into a fast-paced environment ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing. You will be working 2-3 days in the office hybrid working. Your new role Within your new role, you will be expected to provide a high level of service to external clients whilst also maintaining the day-to-day, process end‑to‑end payroll cycles Process weekly, four-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client deadlines. Handle statutory payments calculations/adjustments including SSP, SMP, SPP, etc. Complex payments Be a team player and work well collaboratively. Liaise with external clients to support with any payroll queries. Calculate and process adjustments, holiday...

Temporary Bookkeeper Location: Loughborough (5 Days On-Site) Rate: £17.00 per hour Contract: Temporary Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a well-established business in Loughborough to recruit a Temporary Bookkeeper on an immediate start basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role supporting all aspects of the finance function. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping activities, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained while supporting credit control, accounts administration and month-end processes. Key Responsibilities Managing the sales and purchase ledgers Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs Raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations Chasing outstanding customer payments via telephone and email Managing the credit control...