48 jobs found in Braintree

Ref: 23274 MW Title: Accounting Associate Manager (Japanese speaker) Salary: GBP 40-45K (depends on experience) Location: London Status: 1 year FTC Accounting Associate Manager - Responsibilities: * Prepare management accounts, journal entries input, bank reconciliation and consolidation package. * Liaise with external auditor and tax advisor to prepare statutory accounts and tax return. * Oversee payments and invoicing procedure. * Assist in internal control assessment and improvement. * Prepare annual budget and update forecast on a regular basis. * Analyse the variance between budget, actual result and forecast, monitor budget achievement progress. * Support business team in asset management and project development. * Prepare board meeting materials, documents filing and other corporate related administrative matters. * Assist in general administrative duties for team members as appropriate. Accounting Associate Manager - Requirements: *...

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...

A fast-growing technology company entering an exciting new phase are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and drive forward the transformation of finance. You will be a key leader, taking ownership of the finance function and shaping it into a scalable, high-performing function that supports rapid growth. Key Responsibilities: Leading a full finance function transformation, aligning people, processes, and systems with the company's growth strategy Redesigning end-to-end finance processes (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash) to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control Implementing new finance systems, tools, and automation, including ERP, reporting, and planning solutions Replacing manual, spreadsheet-driven processes with scalable, system-based workflows Establishing consistent policies, procedures, and controls across the finance function Driving process standardisation and documentation to improve clarity, resilience, and audit...

Quality Assurance Assistant – 1 year contract £35,000 Essex Food Manufacturing Job ref: 9018 This is long-established food business is known for quality, craftsmanship, and strong values and is experiencing excellent growth and expansion. The company combines tradition with a modern approach, has a respected global reputation, and continues to grow with a focus on innovation and sustainability. About the Quality Assurance Assistant job Within this brand new role, as Quality Assurance Assistant you will support the company’s food safety and quality ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet the highest standards while supporting continuous improvement across the sites. Key tasks * Conduct internal audits and inspections plus assist in preparing for internal and external audits including BRCGS, SALSA, customer audits, and regulatory visits. * Assist with ongoing supplier performance monitoring e.g. maintaining raw material specifications and certificates of analysis and...

Payroll Administrator £28,000 - £35,000 6-month FTC Are you an aspiring payroll a professional looking to provide additional support to the payroll team due to a busy period. Portfolio Payroll are proud to be exclusively representing a client who are a big player within the healthcare field. Job Overview You will be a key part of the payroll team assisting with the following. Day to Day Responsibilities: Processing in house monthly payrolls from start to finish Deal with various pay queries across the business Assist with various payroll projects Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience with in house payroll High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Payroll legislation knowledge High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working in a busy payroll department A fundamental...

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...

Procurement Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Our entrepreneurial client is currently seeking a highly strategic, commercially minded Procurement Manager with experience in procurement, contract review, and customer usage analysis to join our influential team based in Central London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideal for a confident finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders - across Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Commercial - to shape investment decisions, drive performance, and influence long-term financial strategy. You'll gain exposure to the CFO, VP of Finance and CTO, with clear progression opportunities for future permanent roles within the group. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across both operational costs and CAPEX Provide financial stewardship over capital projects - ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and budget targets Review and analyse supplier contracts,...

Exciting Opportunity for an interim Management Accountant! 🌟 Are you ready to elevate your career in finance? Our client, a dynamic organisation in the creative industry, is seeking a passionate and skilled Management Accountant to join their team on an interim basis. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and have a can do attitude, we want to hear from you! Role: Management Accountant Hourly rate: £24.05 Location: Farringdon (Hybrid working) Contract: Temporary (2 months provisionally) What You'll Do: As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the financial heartbeat of the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Monthly Management Accounts: Collaborate with the Accounts Assistant to prepare group consolidated monthly accounts, conduct variance analysis, and own balance sheet reconciliations. Project Cost Reconciliation: Work closely with creative and production teams to reconcile project costs, reporting movements versus budget and...

A nationally recognised organisation, boasting a fantastic reputation, are currently looking to hire a Payroll Manager to join their payroll function. This role will oversee the payroll function and report into senior management. As the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing an outsourced monthly payroll Checking and validating payroll data- identifying any errors Working with payroll provider on any changes to payroll legislations Managing a small payroll team daily Collaborating with HR and finance Working with senior stakeholders of the business Leading on payroll related projectsThis role requires candidates to start ASAP, those on shorter notice periods would be preferred. Interviewing now. A hybrid working pattern and an attractive benefits package is on offer for this role. 51092GCR1 INDPAYS Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

The Senior Accountant based in Central London is responsible for managing a portfolio of accounting and tax clients, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role involves delivering high-quality financial and tax services, supporting internal management reporting processes, and advising clients on strategies to optimise their tax position. The position requires strong technical expertise, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective client relationships. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns Prepare and submit VAT returns for a diverse client base Process and submit payroll for multiple clients in accordance with relevant regulations Monitor tax deadlines and proactively notify clients of upcoming payment obligations Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to minimise client tax liabilities...

SAP FI-AP Functional Expert – Contract (6 Months, Hybrid London/Remote) Rate: £550–£580/day Are you an experienced SAP FI-AP consultant ready to make an impact? A leading global company in the life sciences sector is seeking a SAP FI-AP Functional Expert to drive process optimization, automation, and strategic financial management. This is a 6-month contracting opportunity with hybrid working (2 days in London office). What You’ll Do: * Collaborate with AP, finance, and procurement teams to understand business processes and requirements. * Configure SAP VIM workflows for automated invoice processing, approvals, and validation. * Map and optimize AP processes to improve efficiency. * Ensure seamless integration with SAP MM, FI, and CO modules. * Participate in global interface and integration projects with external systems. * Drive continuous process improvement across multiple sites and regions. Your Profile: Essential: *...

My non-profit client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team for a period of 18 months and lead critical pieces of work relating to the major accounting standard changes around the implementation of FRS102/IFRS16 right‑of‑use asset accounting and FRS102/IFRS15 changes to the recognition of contract income. This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role that will shape how we account for leases and income and update the financial controls relating to these areas. You'll work as a senior member of the finance team, driving key improvements and supporting colleagues across Finance, Digital, Data & Technology, Children's Services, and other operational teams to ensure that this project is a success and completed for our March 2027 year end. If you're a qualified accountant who enjoys owning complex accounting projects from end to end, improving processes, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders then this is the role for you. What you'll be...

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

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...

Interim Chief Accountant Local Government - London 6 month initial contract £700+ p/d 2-3 days a week on site About the client Morgan Law is seeking an interim Chief Accountant for a local authority in London, reporting to the Deputy S151. Accountabilities Responsible for preparing the annual Statement of Accounts and disclosure notes To provide leadership and oversight to the core accounting, systems and capital financing functions to support the effective stewardship of the Council's financial resources Streamline the processes for reconciliations, VAT and payroll to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and analysis of the movement of accounts Ensure all statutory returns are completed accurately and timely manner, manage the relationships with auditors at an operational level, managing the audit schedule and raising accounting issues Liaise with external auditors and leading the Audit process for various authorities Responsible for the preparing audit working papers...

Job Title: Sage Intacct Expert – Contract Location: London or Chippenham (On-Site) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Competitive (DOE) Start: Immediate Role Overview: CTA are seeking a highly skilled Sage Intacct Expert on a contract basis. The successful candidate will implement, configure, and customise Sage Intacct solutions to meet the specific business requirements of our clients. Working closely with IT and finance teams, you will ensure the platform is optimised for day-to-day operations while providing technical support and training to staff. Key Responsibilities: * Implement, configure, and customise Sage Intacct solutions in line with client needs. * Develop and optimise financial workflows and accounting processes. * Integrate third-party applications and manage system integration projects. * Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely, effective solutions. * Deliver training to team members on Sage Intacct functionality. * Collaborate...

Senior Actuary | £900 - £1,100 per day (umbrella) | Short term contract | London   My client, a forward-thinking insurance company are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Actuary to join their high-performing actuarial function.  This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified (or near-qualified) professional to play a pivotal role in shaping pricing strategy, risk management frameworks, and long-term financial sustainability across a diverse insurance portfolio.   Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth actuarial analysis to support pricing, reserving, and forecasting activities Develop, maintain, and enhance actuarial models for life, health, casualty, annuity, and pension products Perform detailed risk assessments to estimate potential financial exposure and outcomes Construct and analyse probability tables relating to fire, natural disasters, mortality, morbidity, unemployment, and other insured events based on statistical data and relevant research Translate...

Finance Officer Location: London Contract: Temporary Salary: £23.43 umbrella / £18.86 PAYE Exclusive / £21.14 PAYE Inclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in London for a Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts payable process and contribute to the financial stability of the company by effectively managing and recording all payments made. Key Responsibilities Managing the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and all other payments. Maintaining proper financial records. Reviewing and reconciling supplier accounts and all payments made, ensuring accuracy and identifying any discrepancies. Adhering to procedures and financial regulations when processing supplier invoices and other payments. Addressing any internal or external...

Finance Manager Location: Liverpool Street, London (Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite) Reporting to: Director of Finance & Operations Salary: 65-70k Contract: 12-month ftc Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a mission‑driven investment organisation that operates across both commercial and non-profit financial activities. You'll work closely with senior leadership and act as the No. 2 in the finance function, taking ownership of day‑to‑day operations, month‑end processes, reporting, and supporting strategic growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a lean, fast‑paced environment, and wants broad exposure across finance, investments, and operations. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Reporting Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations and supervise junior finance staff. Lead month‑end close, including preparation and review of journals, P&L, balance sheet, and consolidated reports. Produce...

Accountant (SAP FICO) (12 months) ABJ6487 South East £ 47k + Bonus 12 month contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an SAP FICO-experienced Accountant to join a global organisation in a key finance role. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and maintaining strong financial controls within a collaborative international team. As an accountant with FICO this role offers strong exposure across finance operations, SAP systems, and cross-functional projects — ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to broaden experience in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities * Record and post financial transactions using SAP ERP (FICO module) * Maintain accurate accounting records, including AP invoices and bank ledgers * Perform monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes * Manage cash...