7 government jobs found

We are currently recruiting for a Pension Fund Accounts Officer on a 6 month initial contract to work for a busy local authority. We are looking for a dedicated professional to help steward these assets, ensuring that every penny is accounted for, reconciled, and reported with absolute precision.  Responsibilities will include: Financial Reporting and Accounts including helping compile reports, ensure compliance and help manage data developing monthly transaction reports Reconciliation and Control including leading complex reconciliations, clearing suspense account items and ensuring a audit trail Operational support including stakeholder management, transactional duties and governance. The ideal candidate must have past experience in local government and working within pension funds. You will also have a strong financial accounting background.  This role will be hybrid based and is offering a day rate of £400 per day via a umbrella company

Calling all contract Quantity Surveyors 6 month interim assignment available up to £40-45 Umbrella ph - South Birmingham We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team and play a key role in the development of appropriate contract documentation, procurement of goods, services and works contracts across Housing Property Services. With the delivery of these contracts the post holder is responsible for the financial measurement and valuation of works, preparing interim payments and final accounts together with all necessary project related financial reports. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Prepare contract documents including Tenders, Bills of Quantities, Work Schedules, Specifications, and Schedule of Rates. * Procure goods, services, and works contracts, including participation in tender evaluations and reporting outcomes. * Undertake site...

Senior Management Accountant - Interim (6 Months) Rate: £34.33 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Primarily Remote, with occasional meetings in Oxford Start Date: ASAP Our local authority client is seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on an interim 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong local government finance professional who can operate independently while providing high-quality business partnering support across services. The Role You will play a key role during a busy financial period, supporting year-end closedown and ensuring the production of robust working papers for external audit. Alongside core management accounting responsibilities, you will also support a range of corporate finance tasks and service-based financial activities. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Council's year-end accounts closedown process Preparing clear, accurate, evidence-based working papers to support accounting...

London Borough Corporate Financial Accountant Rate: £450 - £530 a day (depending on experience and strenght of interview) Hours per week: 36 Contract: 5 Months Location: Harrow Council Hub, Forward Dr, Harrow, UK, HA3 8FL Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises Qualified Accountant The Corporate Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant by leading on the production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role oversees the management and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts throughout the year, contributes to improved financial processes, and ensures timely completion of statutory financial returns. It also provides strategic oversight of the Council's debtor position, supports service charge calculations, and acts as the lead contact for HMRC on tax matters. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external auditors and...

London Borough Corporate Financial Accountant Rate: £38.43 Umbrella an hour OR £29.20 PAYE Hours per week: 36 Contract: 5 Months Location: Harrow Council Hub, Forward Dr, Harrow, UK, HA3 8FL Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises Qualified Accountant The Corporate Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant by leading on the production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role oversees the management and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts throughout the year, contributes to improved financial processes, and ensures timely completion of statutory financial returns. It also provides strategic oversight of the Council's debtor position, supports service charge calculations, and acts as the lead contact for HMRC on tax matters. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external auditors and finance teams, the role helps...

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...

I am currently recruiting for Capital Accountant to work within a local authority based in London. The role will initially be for 6 months for 3 days p/week and will be paying up to £650 p/day. Main duties include:- Budget monitoring for the capital programme Supporting budgets holders with managing all elements of their budgets Closing capital accounts within set deadlines Assisting in the year end closure of accounts Other responsibilities include completing Government returns, adhoc financial analysis and a range of other financial and accounting tasks as requiredThe successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent Excel skills . Recent experience of Capital closedown within a local authority is desirable. If you are interested, please apply