36 jobs found in Ashtead

Finance Analyst - Chertsey We are looking for a proactive Finance Analyst to support the financial management of our Client's project portfolio. This role will deliver accurate analysis, improve budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide key financial insight to support strategic decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and monthly project forecasts Partner with project leads to build strong financial plans aligned with business goals and KPIs Analyse variances across actuals, budgets, and forecasts, offering clear commentary and recommendations Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities and ensure accurate project accounting Produce project-level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals (IFRS 15) Track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation Act as a key finance...

Location: Surrey Council Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside Rate: Open – please apply with your expected day rate About the Role Surrey Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high‑level financial leadership during a critical period. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused assignment where you will take full operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, financial controls, budgeting and senior stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in ensuring business‑as‑usual continuity while supporting the year‑end cycle. This position is ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS / public sector pensions finance experience. Key Responsibilities You will lead and deliver across core areas including: * Financial Controls & Governance – Maintain robust reconciliations, compliance frameworks, risk management and financial controls. * Budgeting & Forecasting – Manage the Surrey Pension Team budget and support the development...

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Group Accountant to join a well-established, multi-entity manufacturing business on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role within a complex manufacturing environment, requiring strong stock, WIP and cost accounting expertise, alongside multi-entity consolidation experience. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute immediately and support improved financial control, reporting accuracy and commercial insight across the Group. Group Accountant Responsibilities Month-End & Financial Reporting * Support and deliver accurate month-end close processes * Prepare monthly management accounts for assigned entities * Maintain accurate stock, WIP and cost accounting * Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Group Consolidation & Analysis * Consolidate financial results across multiple legal entities * Deliver variance...

Join Our Team as a Temporary Payroll Specialist! Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a temporary opportunity that offers flexibility and a chance to make a difference? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in Guildford, is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to join their team for a 3-month contract starting on April 13, 2026. This full-time role offers an hourly rate between £18.00 and £23.00 and allows for a blend of office, but mostly remote work, making it an ideal fit for those seeking work-life balance! What You'll Be Doing: As a Temporary Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing payroll systems and ensuring smooth operations across various regions. Your responsibilities will include: Oversee Payroll Software: Ensure accurate data entry and processing in payroll systems, troubleshooting any software issues alongside IT or vendors. Design Payroll Processes: Lead the creation and delivery of payroll processes tailored to...

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...

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...

Job Advertisement: Accounting Assistant / Associate Are you ready to kickstart your career in accounting? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in London, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant / Associate to join their team! About the Role: As an Accounting Assistant / Associate, you will play a vital role in the financial operations of the organisation. You'll assist in implementing processes and controls while ensuring compliance with key regulations. Collaborating closely with the Regulatory Accountant, you'll help initiate and manage various accounting functions that drive the business forward. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) Support:- Process vendor invoices and staff expenses as the first line of accounting operations. - Maintain and improve operational process sheets for vendors. - Input data into the AP database using Oracle Accounting, ensuring billing accuracy and obtaining necessary approvals. - Initiate payment runs...

I am currently recruiting for an External Auditor to join a central government organisation. The role is hybrid but can be fully remote for the right person. The rates are negotiable and the role will last for 3-6 months. Job Specification Deliver audits that meet the clients quality standard Prepare audit methods Assist audit fieldwork to ensure delivery on time Summarise evidence and analysis Draft clear, concise accurate documentation and findings Formulate conclusions and constructive recommendations Build and maintain professional working relationships and address any relationship difficulties Organise own work according to the audit work plan and schedule Keep up to date and undertake professional development as agreed with managerThe ideal candidate will need to have an accountancy qualification from a recognised UK body. They will need to have at least 2 years external audit experience to be considered. If you are interested, please get in touch

A well-known public sector organisation are currently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support a series of high‑priority operational technology programmes for a major emergency‑services organisation. Role: Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: London (1/2 days onsite) This is a unique role leading end‑to‑end procurement and managing key technology and operational contracts within the organisation, specifically supporting projects and systems used in control room / operational / blue-light environments. End‑to‑End Procurement Delivery: Lead full‑cycle procurement for three key operational technology initiatives Lead full procurement lifecycle from strategy and market engagement through to tendering and contract award. Managing stakeholder engagement across operations, ICT, control centre teams, and senior leadership. Developing commercial models, evaluation...

Job Title: Income Officer Location: London Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP A Local Authority in London is seeking an Income Officer to support the effective management and collection of rental income across its housing portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance within a social housing setting. About the Role You will play a key role in maximising rental income and minimising arrears, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies. Acting as a main point of contact for residents in relation to rent and payments, you will manage arrears cases, provide financial guidance, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies. Key Responsibilities * Managing a caseload of rent accounts and monitoring arrears * Contacting tenants to recover outstanding rent and agree repayment plans * Supporting...

Company Profile CBRE is a global leader in Facilities Management and workplace services, providing the technical, financial and operational support that keeps buildings running safely, efficiently and sustainably. With a global team of over 70,000 professionals operating across 48 countries, we deliver high‑quality FM solutions for clients in every sector. Job Title: Contract Support - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Support to join the team located in London. The Contract Support role is a vital part of any FM contract. Acting as the central coordination point for finance administration, document control and workflow management, you will ensure the contract runs smoothly day‑to‑day. You will manage purchase orders, invoices, compliance documentation and financial reporting, while supporting engineers and the wider operational...

We're recruiting an experienced Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead a high-performing local authority service, overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and income collection. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, system re-procurement and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role - Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c135 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and income collection services. - Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing, collection and financial control across Council Tax (c£200m) and Business Rates...

A not-for-profit organisation is currently recruiting for a Sole Payroll Lead to join them on a 12-month FTC. This role reports into Finance and will take full responsibility for the payroll function. As the Sole Payroll Lead, you be responsible for: A start to finish monthly payroll and a small weekly payroll Carrying out all statutory deductions including SMP, SPP, SSP, PAYE & NI All HMRC submissions Year end including P60s & P45s Starter and leaver documentation Pension administration Resolving payroll & pension queries Supporting with a new system implementation projectCandidates will need to be able start work on short notice. Interviews are being held ASAP - please apply for immediate consideration. 51327GC INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

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

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...

Payroll Manager City of London 9 Months Plus Fixed term contract £65,000 - £80,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Manager on a 9 months plus FTC basis. They are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to lead and evolve its payroll function across the business. This is a senior, strategic role for a true payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering closely with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders. Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the groups payroll strategy, ensuring operational excellence while driving transformation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Leading payroll operations across the group, with core responsibility within the UK. Managing and developing a small, high-performing payroll team. Designing and executing the payroll strategy, aligned with wider business objectives Owning and...

Payroll Accountant City of London 6-8 Months Fixed term contract £65,000 - £70,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Accountant on a 6-8 Months FTC basis. The role covers payroll accounting in the UK, and requires collaboration with a number of different stakeholders including the UK payroll and benefits teams and the various Finance teams, in particular within the UK. As well as being responsible for business-as-usual activity across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and post payroll related journals, ensuring accurate allocation to profit and loss, balance sheet, and accrual accounts. Own key HR/payroll balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation, including...

Senior Procurement Officer Central London 3-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Officer on a 3 month contract. The Role: Development of tender documentation from scratch (new contract, not a re-tender). Assess and recommend appropriate route to market (framework vs competitive flexible tender under PA23 thresholds). High stakeholder engagement with operational teams. Contract goes live in 2029; involvement is limited to readiness, engagement with Home Office/ESMCP groups, and early planning. Candidate to support facilitation of procurement activities. Requirements: Ability to manage difficult or complex suppliers and stakeholders Ability to self-manage and lead procurement processes end-to-end with no direct team support. Public sector procurement expertise Contracts management knowledge Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to operate independently Disclaimer:...

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...

Join our client's team as a Bookkeeper! Location: Thamesmead (15 min walk from station) Contract Type: Temporary initially with the potential for a permanent role Working Pattern: Part Time, up to 28 hours per week Start: ASAP Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour Are you a numbers whiz? Do you thrive in a friendly and vibrant work environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a cheerful and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team in Thamesmead. What You'll Do: As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in keeping financial records organised and up to date. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers Processing invoices and managing accounts payable/receivable Reconciling bank statements and preparing financial reports Assisting with payroll and employee expense management Supporting the team with ad-hoc financial queries and analysis Who You Are: We're looking for someone who is not just...