35 jobs found in Baldock

Finance Assistant - FTC | St Albans | Up to £33k Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for maternity cover, 9-12 months. You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. What’s in it for you? · Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience · Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, office based · 25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period) · Subsidised parking Key responsibilities: · Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions · Prepare profit and loss schedules · Reconcile bank statements · Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target · Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions · Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof · Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof · Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed · Provide administrative support during budget preparation ·...

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract Location: Huntingdon (On-site) Salary: £32k - £38k + Benefits We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative business operating across multiple high-performance industries, offering real scope to develop and make an impact, with potential for a permanent role after the initial contract period. Reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes. Key Responsibilities Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including: Trial Balance Profit & Loss Balance Sheet Variance analysis with commentary Reconcile control accounts Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and...

Payroll Administrator Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 4 days office, 1 day home) Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 Contract: 3–6 Month Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy in-house payroll team supporting the monthly payroll for a large UK business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced environment, working with the recently implemented Workday Payroll system and supporting payroll operations during a key period of change. Please note: Workday Payroll experience is essential for this role. Key Responsibilities * Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery * Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, benefits, statutory payments and variable pay * Manage payroll reconciliations, third-party payments, pension deductions and payroll reporting * Respond to payroll queries from employees, HR, Finance, HMRC and...

Senior Finance Officer - Harrow PAYE: £300 per day Hybrid 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE Children social care environment and Council experience essential The post exists to provide accountancy support and advice as appropriate to the section worked in including: Undertake budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work; Provide a range of professional financial support, advice and information to budget managers and more senior members of the Finance Division; To complete financial and statistical returns and grant claims;  To operate appropriate financial systems and administration for specific services areas. To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division’s transformation and improvement agenda. Essential criteria a)       Up to date relevant knowledge of accounting practices preferably in the public sector. b)      Working knowledge of using of computerised financial systems, ideally SAP...

Service Accountant Harrow £475 – 500 per day Full time Key Responsibilities To provide professional financial advice and support to a service Division or Directorate based on a sound understanding of the business and the regulatory/accounting regime. To co-ordinate both the revenue and capital budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work for the relevant service area. To forge an excellent working relationship with the service directorate, whilst maintaining professional integrity and not compromising on financial best practice. To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division’s transformation and improvement agenda. Generic Duties To demonstrate a commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the ability to understand and implement the policy in relation to the job responsibilities To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s health and...

Role title: Senior Finance Officer (Housing Revenue Account) Location: Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Contract: 6 months Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) About the Role: London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support to the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of housing services while supporting strategic decision-making that directly impacts tenants and the Council's long-term housing delivery objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting the effective management of housing income streams, including rent and service charge setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert financial analysis and business...

Interim TRAC Accountant (Higher Education) £450–£500 per day (Inside IR35) 2 days per week onsite – Monday & Wednesday We are recruiting for an experienced Interim TRAC Accountant to support a leading Higher Education institution with the end-to-end delivery of its annual Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) return. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a strong university finance background who can take ownership of the TRAC process while working closely with Finance, Planning, Research, and academic stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Own the end-to-end delivery of the annual TRAC return, ensuring compliance with all TRAC guidance and submission deadlines. * Lead the planning, preparation, validation, and reconciliation of TRAC data to the statutory accounts. * Review and maintain TRAC methodologies, including indirect cost allocations, academic workload planning, estates costs, and Full Economic Costing (FEC). * Work closely with...

Finance Business Partner – Corporate Services The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and value for money, the organisation offers a supportive environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Corporate Services directorates, including functions such as HR, Finance and Governance. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable producing month-end accounts while providing financial insight to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to quickly add value within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and balance sheet...

Finance Business Partner – Housing Services The organisation is a purpose-led housing provider committed to delivering safe, affordable homes and high-quality services to its customers. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, continuous improvement and delivering value for money, it offers a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Housing Services directorate, partnering with teams across Neighbourhoods, Lettings and Income. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable managing month-end processes while providing financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly...

Accounts Payable Assistant – Urgently Required 3-Month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 Pro Rata Uxbridge | Hybrid Working Ideal Start Date: ASAP 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 ASAP. 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 Successful Candidate Will Have Previous...

Are you an ACCA/ACA/CIMA newly qualified financial accountant, or finalist with relevant experience? * Do you have financial accounting, and controls experience or alternatively, an auditor looking to make the first move out of practice? * Are you available and looking for an exciting and challenging interim assignment? This well-known and high-profile organisation is looking to recruit an experienced interim Financial Accountant for this 12-month contract and will support with the financial control, reconciliation of the balance sheet, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager your daily duties will include: * Manage the year end closing process, including closely monitoring the posting of year end journals and audit adjustments * Ensure the implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures – performing relevant tasks in relation to the balance sheet * Monitoring and forecasting cash flow...

Your new company A leading global organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its high-performing Technology Finance team. Working within a complex, fast-paced environment, you will partner with senior technology leaders to provide financial insight, commercial support and strategic guidance across a large-scale infrastructure function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in technology, innovation and operational excellence. Your new role As a Senior Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior technology stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial performance. You will lead budgeting and forecasting activities across operating and capital expenditure, provide detailed financial analysis and modelling, and deliver insight into business performance. The role will also involve investment appraisal, capital allocation, vendor commercial support, reporting improvements and...

Project Finance Controller Location: Remote Day Rate: £175.00 per day PAYE / £236.56 Umbrella Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to combine project finance, business partnering, and operational delivery within a fast-paced renewable energy environment? We're seeking a Project Finance Controller to join a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, supporting a portfolio of onshore wind service projects across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on partnering with operational teams, delivering financial insight, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and profitably. The Opportunity As a Project Finance Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in the commercial execution and financial control of renewable energy service projects. Working closely with Commercial Project Managers and operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial...

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist for a temp to contract opportunity; the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. Payroll Specialist Temp to contract - £20 - £22 ph (£40 - £45k when on contract) Based - Fenchurch Street - 3 days in the office / 2 days at home 40 on the payroll using Bright pay - Desirable Contract will be between 9 - 11 months Monthly outsourced Will look at full time and part time - they can be given ad hoc hr/finance responsibilities Someone to take full accountability of the payroll Our client is looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, so if you have Bright pay experience, please apply today! 51973EB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a leading international insurance business as an FP&A Manager. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance analysis, management reporting and strategic decision-making across a complex EMEA operation. You will also play a key role in financial modelling, process improvement and driving commercial insight. Your new role Key responsibilities include: Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial support and commercial insight. Deliver budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes across business units. Produce management reports, board packs and financial commentary for senior stakeholders. Analyse business performance, identify trends and recommend actions to improve results. Challenge and support business units on financial performance and strategic initiatives. Develop financial models...

Role: Interim Group Reporting Manager Length: 6 months with potential to go perm Start date: Asap Location: Central London Global Natural Resources business based in Central London is looking for an interim Group Reporting Manager  To be considered for this role you must be immediately available or on short notice. The Role: Support the production of group-level financial reporting, including consolidated profit and loss statements, statements of financial position, cash flow reporting, and related financial disclosures in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Coordinate the periodic consolidation of financial information from multiple domestic and international entities, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved and consolidation adjustments are accurately reflected. Manage the reconciliation and elimination of transactions and balances between related entities, maintaining consistency and integrity across consolidated reporting outputs. Prepare management...

Marc Daniels is partnering with a highly successful international business to recruit an experienced Head of Global Payroll (12-month FTC) to take ownership of payroll operations across a complex multi-entity group. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior payroll leader with strong experience managing international payrolls across Asia, LATAM and EMEA. This role requires the candidate to be immediately available, as it is a 12-month FTC. The role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery in a fast-paced global environment. Similar London-based global payroll roles often combine multi-country compliance, vendor management, systems improvement and close partnership with Finance and HR. The Role You will lead the end-to-end global payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery across multiple regions. Working closely with Finance, HR and external providers, you will oversee payroll governance, reporting, controls...

Senior Finance Manager - Group Reporting - FTSE Senior Finance Manager - Group Reporting - FTSE The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 3-4 months. The pay rate on offer is £750 - £800 per day (via Umbrella agency). The client is a multinational high-street retailer. Role Summary As Senior Finance Manager in Group Reporting, you'll be at the centre of our business' Finance, ensuring timely, accurate, and relevant financial information reaches our ExCo, Audit Committee, Board, and shareholders. You'll have the opportunity to provide technical accounting expertise across a number of areas such as, supporting strategic programmes, potential new business initiatives and corporate transactions, and play a key role in preparing annual, interim, and monthly Group results. This is a high-profile opportunity with exposure to senior leadership and responsibility for critical outputs that shape how we communicate our...

Your new company A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join its Financial Control team. Working within a highly regulated environment, you will partner closely with Front Office, Product Control, Operations and senior Finance stakeholders, supporting the integrity of financial reporting across a complex trading business. Your new role As a Finance Controller, you will take ownership of the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for designated business areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Producing detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis with insightful month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year commentary Performing balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation and control reviews Monitoring and resolving ledger breaks, suspense accounts and reconciliation issues Supporting Head Office, regulatory and statutory reporting...