28 jobs found in Brentwood

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Interim - Senior Finance Business Partner Pay Rate £400 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location REMOTE - attendance in the office for meetings only - Usually once a month Description Key duties * Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity * Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year-end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business * Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money · CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study · Active...

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Pension Accountant Pay Rate £550 Daily UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 Month Contract Location Fully Remote-Sporadic Office attendance for meetings Description Purpose of Role: To undertake all accounting for the Pension Fund (PF) complying with statutory requirements and provide support for the treasury management function. To ensure that senior managers and members receive correct and consistent financial advice in relation to pension fund accounting and investment decisions, financial frameworks, policies and legislation. Reference to pensions in this document relates specifically to the Local Government and Pensions Scheme (LGPS). The post-holder has responsibility for finance activity as it relates to the LGPS and Treasury. Prepare PF accounts and Annual report in line with regulation and Council policy. Provide budget information as requiredDuties and Responsibilities: >To...

Credit Controller – French Speaking Location: Gravesend Kent (minimum 3 days per week on-site) Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Pay Rate: £15.00 – £20.00 per hour (PAYE, depending on experience) We are working on behalf of a well-established, international organisation to recruit an experienced French-speaking Credit Controller for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, supporting European operations with a focus on French accounts. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end credit control function for French accounts Chase outstanding invoices via phone and email Maintain low levels of aged debt in line with internal processes Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries Liaise with internal teams including Customer Services and Sales Review and release credit-referred orders Produce weekly and monthly reports Maintain accurate customer master data Issue system-generated communications and...

Join our client's team as a Temporary Finance Assistant! Location: Woolwich Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: April 13, 2026 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30 min lunch) We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our client's dynamic team! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for detail, this could be the perfect role for you! If you have a DBS on the update system this would be an advantage. What You'll Be Doing: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include: Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims in line with trust policies and financial regulations. Verify invoice details, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers. Maintain and reconcile the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date, ensuring they are coded to the...

Company Overview Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation based in Hertfordshire. With a strong operational footprint and a focus on customer delivery, the business is seeking experienced financial leadership to enhance both transactional finance efficiency and commercial decision-making. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to take ownership of the finance function, with a particular focus on strengthening transactional finance processes and driving commercial insight. This role will suit a finance leader who can operate strategically working closely wth the CEO while also improving day-to-day financial operations. You will play a critical role in stabilising, optimising, and scaling the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and actionable business intelligence to support growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight * Lead and manage the finance team, including accounts payable,...

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...

Are you an experienced Management Accountant? Are you immediately available?   We continue to support a nationwide organisation who now require additional support within the finance team, potentially up to a 6 month duration. As the Management Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our finance function, including: Preparing monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis. Providing insights on costs and driving cost-saving initiatives. Assisting with the year-end audit, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.  Key Requirements Part qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive approach to cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Confidence in solving complex problems with a logical mindset. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are...

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:...

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

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...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Buntingford, who are recruiting for an Interim Management Accountant to provide additional support to the UK entity for an initial 6 months. This is a full-time position, and to be successful you will need to be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Typical duties include: • Supporting the production of monthly management accounts for the UK entity • Managing and preparing balance sheet reconciliations • Assisting with consolidations and ensuring accuracy of financial data • Handling intercompany transactions and reconciliations • Supporting month-end close processes and reporting deadlines • Investigating and resolving discrepancies across accounts • Assisting with financial reporting and analysis • Supporting process improvements within the finance function • Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial information • Performing any other ad-hoc duties as...

Financial Analyst (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Watford | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional looking to fast-track your experience in systems, group reporting, and transformation projects? CP Holdings are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Group Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in an exciting finance transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a major system implementation while developing strong technical and commercial finance skills. The opportunity You’ll be part of Project Darwin, supporting the rollout of OneStream, a leading consolidation and financial planning tool used across the group. Working closely with finance stakeholders, project teams, and implementation partners, you’ll gain real-world experience that goes far beyond a traditional analyst role. This role is ideal for someone studying towards a professional accounting...

Finance Assistant 9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract Location: St Albans | On-Site Hours:  Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum Legal Sector The Opportunity Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.   The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities. Key duties will include: ·Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions ·Preparing profit and loss schedules ·Reconciling bank statements ·Providing updates on fees delivered against targets...

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...