34 jobs found in Bishop's Stortford

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...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an immediately available experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a fast-growing technology company entering an exciting new phase, to join their growing team. This role will require you to have full ownership of the month-end process whilst also being responsible for process improvements and implementations. Offering a competitive day rate (inside IR35), along with a hybrid working pattern with 4 x days onsite at their offices based in Chigwell. Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts (accruals and prepayments) Prepare profit and loss statements Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation and cash flow analysis Reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis Present financial information in a clear, non-technical format Assist in preparation of quarterly VAT returns Assist with process implementation and improvements Assist with annual auditWhat we are looking...

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire. Pensions Accountant – the benefits of this role; * £500-£600 per day, inside IR35. * Initial 6-month contract, subject to any further extensions. * 35 hours per week on average. * Working remotely/ from-home 4 days per week – office presence required a day a week. * Main office based in Bedford. What your day-to-day could look like as a Pensions Accountant? * Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers. * Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits. * Monthly Reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring that the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month. Please note that the job description is current at the date...

NLB Solutions are working with an organisation that are looking to recruit for an Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller to cover maternity cover an 18 month FTC based in St Albans. They would like the successful candidate to have experience of dealing with areas that include credit control and purchase ledger. The opportunity will report into the Management Accountant that has been instrumental in making the team operate effectively and efficiently in the requirements of the business. The role is to work as part of team of 5 and is supported by an individual that offers mentorship and development. The role will need someone proactive and with good communication skills. An individual with at least of 3 years of experience as a minimum is required to make a success of this opportunity. They will offer hybrid working, 4 days from home and 1 day in the office. Duties: * Regular credit control duties * Collection of outstanding debts and accurate allocation of payments *...

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 * 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 * Participate in annual audits * Preparation...

Pension Fund Accounts Officer £400 per day Umbrella / £296.83 per day PAYE Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: Interim to 31/10/2026 IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP A London-based local authority is seeking an experienced Pension Fund Accounts Officer to support its Finance & Corporate Resources team on an interim basis. This is a key role within a large and complex Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) environment, supporting the financial reporting and governance of a substantial pension fund portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, particularly within pension fund accounting and local government finance. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounts * Support the production of the Pension Fund Annual Report & Accounts in line with CIPFA requirements * Prepare and review monthly transaction reporting from Fund Managers and investment vehicles * Ensure accurate reflection of holdings and investment...

Senior Commercial Officer Luton Contract - 6 Months Salary £70.00 per hour Umbrella ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Officer to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company. The Role: Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with Procurement to ensure appropriate flow down to subcontractors. Drafting and reviewing agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding Providing commercial support and administration to projects and/or contracts, including change control management, monitoring performance of its contractual obligations and management of commercial risk Producing accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates Represent the Commercial function and Leonardo through unsupervised attendance at customer /supplier meetings Preparing proposals for submission to...

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities! Location: Luton Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35) Working Pattern: 1 or 2 days onsite In this role you will provide extensive commercial support to business winning activities (bids, proposals, negotiation, contract acceptance) for significant value and strategically important bids for key customers. As a Contracts Manager, you will: Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms & conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals. Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations. Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors. Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements,...

Finance Manager 12M Fixed Term Contract Full Time – 35 hours per week 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Central London (WC1) Working hours: 09:30 – 17:30 An established and respected membership organisation based in Central London is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead its financial operations for a 12-month fixed term contract. With an annual turnover of approximately £3 million and income primarily derived from membership subscriptions, the organisation also operates two subsidiary entities, including a trading arm responsible for events and other commercial activities. This is a key standalone role, offering the opportunity to oversee all aspects of financial management while supporting wider operational teams and contributing to strategic planning. The Role Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for delivering robust financial management across the organisation. The role combines hands-on financial control with strategic oversight...

9-12 month FTC Central London Hybrid working Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy team during a period of transition. Duties include; Oversee end‑to‑end payroll for monthly staff, volunteers, and grant‑funded roles Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) Manage FPS/EPS submissions and liaise with HMRC on payroll‑related queries Administer pension schemes including auto‑enrolment, charity‑specific schemes, and provider uploads Oversee salary allocations across restricted and unrestricted funding streams Ensure accurate payroll coding for grant reporting and funder audits Complete monthly payroll reconciliations and provide payroll journals to finance Manage payroll for part‑grant‑funded posts, projects, and externally financed programmes Support finance colleagues with year‑end reporting, audit requests, and SOFA payroll data Maintain strong internal controls in line with charity governance...

Your new company You'll be joining a dynamic and fast‑growing specialist business within a wider leading UK group, known for its supportive culture, professional development opportunities and flexible approach to work. The organisation is proud of its inclusive environment, offering access to wellbeing programmes, study support, staff awards, community initiatives, and a range of benefits from medical insurance to generous pension contributions. Offices are energetic and collaborative, while still offering the balance employees need. Your new role As an IBA Account Handler, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts across multiple brands. You'll oversee the full lifecycle of account handling including debt collection, cash allocation, credit control, claims and return‑premium payments, and ensuring client ledgers remain accurate and up to date. You'll produce timely management information, liaise regularly with internal teams, resolve cash queries,...

Portfolio Credit Control is proud to be partnered with a reputable business within entertainment and hospitality sector seeking a Finance Manager .This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career within a thriving, well-established business renowned for its commitment to employee development. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Operations Month-End & Reporting: Lead the month-end close process across two entities (IFRS), ensuring accurate management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis. Team Leadership: Manage a Finance Associate, overseeing transactional areas including AP, AR, and expense processing. Audit & Compliance: Support the Head of Finance with audit and compliance with group reporting standards and tax requirements (VAT/CIT). Process Engineering: Design and implement robust financial controls, policies, and system set up (e.g., purchase order process) to support a scaling business. FP&A & Commercial Insight...

A globally recognised luxury fashion retailer is searching for an Interim CFO to join its senior leadership team immediately and drive financial performance across a dynamic multi‑country region. The RoleThis is a high‑impact leadership role, partnering closely with executive stakeholders and overseeing critical financial and operational functions during a period of transition. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership Play an active role on the Regional Steering Committee, contributing to overall business strategy and guiding short, medium, and long‑term decision‑making. Ensure alignment between regional initiatives and wider corporate strategy.Financial Management & Controls Lead and optimise all core finance functions including accounting, controlling, consolidation, cash management, tax and banking relations. Ensure accuracy, compliance and reliability across all financial processes and reporting.Budgeting & Performance Own the full annual budget cycle,...

A leading tech business are urgently recruiting an EMEA Payroll Specialist on a 12 month FTC basis. This role will make up part of the EMEA payroll team, however, have a focus on processing the Italian payroll for the business. As the EMEA Payroll Specialist (Italian), you will be responsible for: Ownership of the Italian payroll - demonstrating an excellent working knowledge of Italian payroll legislation Support wider EMEA payroll team with payrolls across Spain, Germany, France, UK & Ireland Payroll accounting and supporting with year-end Resolving complex payroll queries Ensuring payroll compliance across multiple different territories Supporting with a huge payroll implementation project to CloudpayCandidates must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Italian payroll. A fantastic benefits package is on offer for this role including a hybrid working pattern, a bonus & other perks! 51158GC INDPAY Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment...

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...

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

Location: [London / Hybrid] Start Date: Immediate Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Overview We are seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant with strong US payroll knowledge to join the team on an immediate-start, 6 month contract. This role will support the accurate and timely processing of US payroll while assisting with payroll administration, compliance, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable working within a fast-paced finance or HR function. Key Responsibilities Assist with end-to-end processing of US payroll (multi-state where applicable) Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in line with federal, state, and local regulations Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems Support payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting Assist with preparation of payroll journals for finance Liaise with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll queries Respond to employee payroll queries...

The Billing Specialist will oversee the preparation, processing, and management of client invoices within the professional services industry. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong legal background in accountancy and finance. Client Details International law firm that focuses exclusively on high-stakes disputes and complex commercial litigation. The firm acts for major corporate clients and operates across multiple global offices, with a reputation for handling sophisticated, high-value matters. Description The key responsibilities for this Billing Specialist role will be: Prepare, review, and process accurate client invoices in a timely manner. Maintain and update billing records and ensure compliance with company policies. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies effectively. Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue payments. Provide detailed reporting and analysis of billing data to management. Assist in the implementation...

This temporary role as an Accounts Payable Specialist - Oracle Implementation in the financial services industry requires expertise in managing accounts payable processes and Oracle system implementation. The position is based in London and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a reputable organisation. Client Details This organisation operates within the financial services industry and is recognised for its commitment to excellence in its field. As a medium-sized company, it offers a professional work environment and opportunities to work on impactful projects. Description Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Assist in the implementation and optimisation of the Oracle system. Monitor and reconcile supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies efficiently. Process invoices and payments in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations. Maintain accurate records and...