37 business support officer jobs found

Job Title: Revenues Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: £20.38 PAYE / £27.03 Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused Revenues Officer to join our Revenues team and help deliver an exceptional service to residents, businesses, and key stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate administration, collection, and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, supporting the Council's wider commitment to excellent financial stewardship and outstanding customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys problem solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality public services. Key Responsibilities As a Revenues Officer, you will: Manage customer enquiries across multiple channels, including telephone, online, and face‑to‑face...

I am recruiting for Chief Accountant within a local authority based in London. The role will be a temporary position for 6 months paying upto £750 p/day. The role will be hybrid working. Key duties include To manage the production of the Council's Single entity and Group accounts. To be the primary expert on financial accounting regulations and be the primary advisor on this subject matter to the Council' s statutory section 151 Officer. To hold the day-to-day responsibility for the Council's system of financial controls, ensuring that all key reconciliations are produced monthly, quarterly or yearly depending on their importance and the regularity. To regularly liaise and manage relationships with the External Auditors at a senior level. To manage the end of year capital and asset accounting processes. To manage the financial accounting function and present to directors and councillors on the matter, where appropriate. To ensure that the team provide specialist financial...

Finance Officer - 1 Year Fixed Term Term Time East Kent £26,393 - £27,713 (Actual Salary: £24,185.16 - £25,394.73) We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer to join our clients supportive and forward-thinking school on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who wants to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of a school. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance, and accurate reporting, helping to make a real difference behind the scenes. The Role You will: Monitor and manage budgets, producing clear monthly financial reports Maintain accurate accounting systems and reconcile accounts Support annual budget preparation and financial planning Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements Process orders, payments and payroll information accurately Oversee contracts, licences, insurance and asset...

Income Officer - Local Authority (Merseyside) Contract: 12 months (ongoing assignment) Pay rate: £19.44 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 35 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days remote Location: City-centre office, Merseyside Office base: Cunard Building, Pier Head Closing date: 02 March 2026 Interviews: Online The Role An established local authority in the North West is seeking an experienced Income Officer to join its Transactional Services team. The role focuses on the accurate allocation, reconciliation, and management of income received from residents, businesses, and internal services, ensuring financial integrity and high-quality customer service. Key Responsibilities Allocate and reconcile income received via BACS, CHAPS, card, cheque, online and bank deposits Administer income reversals including refunds, chargebacks, unpaid cheques and Direct Debit rejections Investigate and resolve income-related queries via phone, email and written...

Job Title: Revenues Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: £16.36 PAYE Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused Revenues Officer to join our Revenues team and help deliver an exceptional service to residents, businesses, and key stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate administration, collection, and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, supporting the Council's wider commitment to excellent financial stewardship and outstanding customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys problem solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality public services. Key Responsibilities As a Revenues Officer, you will: Manage customer enquiries across multiple channels, including telephone, online, and face‑to‑face...

We are seeking an experienced Business Rates Officer to join our Revenues service and support the effective administration, billing and collection of Non-Domestic Rates. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge of Business Rates who is confident working in a busy local authority environment and experienced in using Academy Systems. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Business Rates accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation and high standards of customer service. The role will involve working closely with colleagues across Revenues and Finance to maximise income collection and support local businesses. Key Responsibilities * Administer and maintain Business Rates accounts, including billing, amendments and reliefs * Process and apply Business Rates reliefs and exemptions in line with legislation * Undertake recovery action in accordance with council policies and statutory...

Management Accountant Telford Temporary ongoing £40,000 - £50,000 D.O.E. and Qualifications Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm (4pm finish on a Friday) This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Telford. They are looking for a Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis for a few months from the start of April. Duties could be tailored to fit the successful individual but could include: * Month end/ year end processing. * Management accounts. * Budget tasks. * Audit. * Reporting. * Balance sheet reconciliations. Skills and Experience The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role and ideally full or part qualified. You will need to be proficient in using all Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills. The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing...

Trilingual Credit Controller (English, Spanish & Italian) Location: Darlington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Contract Type: 6-9 Months (Potential for permanent conversion) Pay Rate: £14 - £15 per hour Are you a multilingual finance professional looking to join a world-class Order to Cash organization? We are seeking a Credit Controller fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian to support our client's team in Darlington. In this role, you will be the driving force behind maximizing cash collection and minimizing bad debt, all while maintaining excellent customer relationships across client's European markets. The Role Collections Excellence: Manage a portfolio of accounts, achieving world-class past-due results and collection metrics. Process Management: Handle B2G invoicing, manual recharges, and the resolution of customer deductions. Compliance & Reporting: Perform month-end close activities, ad hoc reporting, and support internal/external audits...

Credit Controller (Spanish & Italian speaking) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Credit Controller in the Darlington area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business and a global power technology leader that specialises in generators and alternative fuel engines. Would you like to work with peers and stakeholders to support business goals? Does this sound like your next career move? The Role: This role is for a Credit Controller —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Achieving world-class collection metrics on assigned accounts Weekly accounts reviews and support periodic internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley control testing as required Working directly on cash collection accounts for designated Customers Administrative tasks such as manual...

Job Description - Accounts Payable Associate           Axon Moore are proud to be working with a well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in West Manchester. The centre supports the financial transactions of the UK Packaging and Converting divisions. The primary function of the Accounts Payable Associate is to support the Accounts Payable processes, including resolving queries, running reports, posting invoices, preparing and processing payment runs, and liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders. This role will predominantly support UK sites. RESPONSIBILITIES Runs daily cash bank reconciliations Process vendor invoices in the ERP system, and ensure they are matched to the goods received and original PO quantities and prices Resolve discrepancies with internal Purchasing, Operations and external vendors Once matched, propose payment schedules to Divisional Finance for guidance and send for payment approval On approval ensure...

Business Partnering Accountant Rate: (phone number removed) per day Hours: 37 per week (full time) Working Pattern: Hybrid – required in Oxford office twice per month We are recruiting an experienced Business Partnering Accountant to support complex service areas with high-quality financial analysis, monitoring and decision support. This is a business-facing role requiring strong technical finance capability combined with the confidence to challenge and influence operational managers. Key Responsibilities * Support delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy * Revenue budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis * Provide financial insight to support decision-making * Support development of business cases and financial modelling * Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies and governance * Maintain cost centre structures and financial controls * Identify risks, pressures and opportunities across supported services...

Sewell Wallis is working with an established PE-backed business based in Sheffield, who are looking for an Interim Systems Accountant to join them on a 9-month maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will play a significant role during a key growth phase for the business, as this opportunity combines core accounting responsibilities with automation, process improvements and driving system adoption. Candidates with a strong background in change management will be well-suited to lead on enhancing efficiency and reducing manual work within this role. If you're a qualified Accountant with relevant automation/systems experience, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing? Lead short-term impact projects to streamline finance processes and reduce manual work. Champion system adoption by driving greater use of Sage Intacct and Salesforce across finance workflows. Act as a change agent, influencing stakeholders and embedding best practices during the contract...

Credit Controller Location: Darlington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote) We are currently recruiting for a fluent English, Spanish and Italian speaking Credit Controller to join a well-established global organisation based in Darlington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a European Shared Services team within the Order to Cash function. The role plays a key part in maximising cash collection, reducing bad debt exposure and ensuring customers receive a professional, high-quality service. This position is offered on a 6-9 month contract with strong potential to become permanent. The Role You will be responsible for managing cash collection across designated customer accounts, ensuring overdue balances are reduced and queries are resolved efficiently. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams across Europe to ensure processes are standardised and compliant. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end cash collection on assigned accounts Achieve and...

Venture Recruitment Partners are looking for a Financial Controller for a well established logistics and services company in Southampton.  This role will report to the Head of Finance and is a ey part of their leadership team, as well as supporting them through their year end.  This role will initially last for 6 months and has good hybrid working with three days in the office and two at home.  Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller: - Manage the wider finance team and provide day to day support  - Lead on Audit and year end - Produce annual reports  - Business partner with other departments within the business  Experience and Qualifications of the Financial Controller: - Qualified accountant  - Strong team management experience  - Excellent technical accounting experience Salary and Benefits: This role is paying £450 - £550p/d Umbrella. If you're interested please apply below or contact All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will...

Accounts Payable 6 month contract 2 days on site £16-£18 p/h PAYE Our client, a dynamic organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a contract basis. This role is based in Romsey and requires on-site presence for two days a week. The position offers a six-month contract term. Key Responsibilities: Credit control for the business, managing the collection of cash from customers Handling Accounts Payable, including posting supplier invoices and administering supplier accounts Maintaining the cashbook Preparing and submitting supplier payment runs in conjunction with the Reporting Business Partner Executing ad-hoc finance department duties such as petty cash management and office records archiving Undertaking other reasonable duties as required for the smooth operation of the businessJob Requirements: Experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and/or Accounts Payable (AP) or a broader finance support role Proficiency in...

Overview: 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. Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to...

Overview: 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. Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to...

Are you looking for a busy and rewarding payroll role within a supportive and welcoming team? This client is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly payroll department on a 12-month fixed term contract on a part time basis This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services. The Role As Payroll Assistant, you will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a collaborative and experienced team, your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the processing of monthly payroll Inputting and checking payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes Supporting with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner Maintaining accurate employee records Supporting pension administration tasks where required This is a busy role...

Payroll Specialist | Global Brand 6 Month FTC - Strong potential to go permanent 2 Days in office | West London Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience Lots of fantastic perks and benefits & opportunity We're partnering with a hugely recognisable, people-first brand to recruit a talented Payroll Specialist into their high-performing UK team of 5. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where payroll truly matters to the business. With responsibility for a large UK population (circa 10,000 employees), this role offers real ownership, exposure and the chance to work within a best-in-class in-house payroll function using ADP GlobalView. There is strong potential for this role to become permanent for the right person. The Opportunity You'll be a key member of the UK payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll while partnering closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:...

Accounts Payable Manager Manchester £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time | 1 year FTC We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to lead a high-performing AP function within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. The Role As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate, timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will manage and develop a small team, drive process improvements, and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities * Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations * Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team * Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices * Lead payment runs (BACS/CHAPS) and manage cash flow forecasting for...