121 jobs found in Canterbury

We are urgently seeking a Management Accountant to immediately step into a hands-on position, where you will take control of overdue monthly reporting. This 3 month temporary position (potential to be extended) requires an experienced individual who can step in quickly, take ownership of the situation, and bring reporting up to date. The successful candidate will be comfortable joining mid-cycle, working with minimal supervision, and delivering results from day one. Initial responsibilities include: Responsible for monthly management accounts preparation Address the current backlog and restore accurate, consistent month-end reporting  Deliver accurate, timely financial information under pressure Support key areas including stock, materials, and manufacturing costingsYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally at newly qualified level or with up to one year’s post-qualified experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to step into a...

Accounts Assistant 📍 Near Brentwood, Essex 💷 £13.00 per hour 🕒 8:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday 📄 Long-Term Temporary Role Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a well established and growing business near Brentwood, is seeking a reliable and detail oriented individual to join their friendly and supportive team on a long term temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming workplace where your contribution will be truly valued. Duties will include: Managing accounts payable and maintaining accurate financial records Raising purchase orders and processing purchase and supplier invoices Carrying out bank and supplier account reconciliations Investigating and resolving account discrepancies Supporting month end and year-end reporting processes Preparing and processing payment runs Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors regarding payment queries Maintaining organised and audit-ready financial...

Part-time Property Bookkeeper The organisation Cobalt is working with a commercial property organisation seeking a Part-time Property Bookkeeper to support its day-to-day finance requirements across a portfolio of commercial properties. This is an opportunity for an experienced property finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time position with the scope to take ownership of key bookkeeping processes. The role offers a remote working pattern with a connection to London and is available on a two-day-per-week basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role and responsibilities The Part-time Property Bookkeeper will take responsibility for core bookkeeping and property finance activities across multiple entities, while working with external accountants where required. Key responsibilities will include: * Preparing and issuing rent demands and overseeing rent collection across the commercial property portfolio. * Monitoring tenant arrears, producing regular arrears...

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Chelmsford Job Type: Temporary, FTC Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, dependent on experience *** 12 MONTH FTC *** Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next temporary opportunity? We're recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to join a busy and supportive team, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is happy to get involved in all aspects of the finance function. Key Responsibilities * Complete daily bank reconciliations. * Process purchase invoices and resolve supplier queries. * Enter weekly subcontractor invoices onto Sage. * Verify new subcontractors with HMRC. * Carry out weekly credit control activities. * Produce and issue monthly customer statements. * Prepare supplier payment runs. * Process monthly credit card receipts. *...

As an Accounts Assistant in the media and agency industry, based in Sidcup, you'll handle day-to-day financial tasks to ensure smooth operations. This temporary position focuses on supporting the finance team with essential accounting duties. Client Details This role as an Accounts Assistant is within the media and agency industry, located in Sidcup. Description Process invoices and ensure accurate record-keeping. Assist with bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Support month-end and year-end financial processes. Maintain and update financial records and databases. Handle supplier queries and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Prepare financial reports as directed by the finance team. Monitor and manage petty cash transactions. Assist with ad-hoc accountancy tasks as required.Profile A successful Accounts Assistant will have experience in the above, fluent in German and be immediately available. Job Offer Hourly rate between £16-20ph dependent on the level...

Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary) Location: Harwich Salary: Equivalent to £28,000 per annum Contract: Temporary (Week-by-week) Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next temporary opportunity? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team immediately. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to support a busy finance function. The assignment is initially offered on a week-by-week basis, with an expected duration of 2–3 months. Should the assignment end sooner, at least one week's notice will be provided. Key Responsibilities * Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. * Matching, batching and coding invoices. * Resolving supplier queries in a timely manner. * Reconciling supplier statements. * Assisting with payment runs. * Maintaining...

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 and maintain treasury management controls and bank position * Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the charity and its trading companies * Supporting the Financial Accounting manager in the delivery of the consolidated statutory accounts of the whole organisation and it subsidiaries The successful candidate will be an...

German Payroll Specialist 12 Month FTC Role Overview Join our EMEA People team to deliver a professional, accurate, and confidential payroll service. You will own the end-to-end German payroll process and support wider EMEA payroll management through our outsourced providers. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth operational delivery and supporting our upcoming payroll transformation projects. Key Responsibilities Manage German Payroll: Own end-to-end processing for Germany in coordination with our outsourced provider. Ensure Compliance: Complete all German and EMEA statutory returns, tax filings, and legal reporting. Audit Support: Lead internal and external payroll audits across assigned EMEA countries. Month-End Finance: Deliver precise payroll accounting and month-end reconciliation procedures. Data Management: Input HRIS updates and email instructions accurately into the payroll system. Query Resolution: Resolve complex employee and HR payroll queries directly and...

Your new company A growing property investment and asset management business with a diversified portfolio across residential and commercial real estate is seeking a Fund Controller to join its finance team on an interim basis (c. 6 months+). The company manages multiple property funds and special purpose vehicles (SPVs), with a focus on value creation, investor reporting, and strong financial governance. The role is based in Central London, with standard working hours Monday to Friday. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Fund Controller will take ownership of the financial management and reporting across the property investment funds. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly and quarterly fund management accounts. Oversight of statutory accounts for property funds and SPVs. Consolidation of fund-level and group-level financial statements. Management of cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across funds. Review and oversight of...

Your New Company A leading property management firm renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction is seeking a Qualified Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, portfolio-driven environment that oversees high-profile residential and commercial properties across the UK. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the office located in Central London, and reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager. Your New Role As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary tailored to property portfolios and service charge accounts Business partnering with property managers and asset teams to provide financial insight and...

Your New Company A leading property investment and asset management firm with a strong track record of delivering exceptional returns across residential and commercial portfolios is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month interim basis. This hybrid role, based in central London, offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic property investment sector. Your New Role We are looking for a newly qualified ACA accountant making their first move from practice, ideally someone who is immediately available. You'll play a key role in supporting the finance function with responsibilities including: Supporting the production of year-end accounts, including preparation of financial statement disclosures and technical accounting schedules. Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant regulatory requirements. Assisting with the interpretation and application of IFRS...

Royalty, Contract & Client Reporting Collect, review, and process royalty reports and sales projections from licensees, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and accurate invoicing of royalties. Manage royalty invoicing and client remittances in line with contractual and operational requirements, fulfilling obligations under Client Representation Agreements. Track receivables and collaborate with Credit Control and Commercial teams to drive timely collection and query resolution. Interpret licensing contracts to determine financial terms, reporting requirements, and commission structures. Reconcile and validate royalty reports against contractual commitments, identifying variances or irregularities. Ensure client payments are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner. Respond to queries from licensees, clients, auditors, and internal teams, providing supporting documentation and financial analysis.Accounting & Reporting Prepare and post month-end journals,...

Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a major financial services organisation undergoing a significant finance and technology transformation programme. Working at the intersection of Finance, Technology and Operations, you will play a key role in shaping future state finance processes, ensuring accounting treatments, financial data flows and ledger structures align with business requirements and regulatory expectations. You will act as a finance subject-matter expert throughout the transformation life cycle, supporting accounting design, validating financial outputs, reviewing accounting logic and helping to ensure the successful implementation of a new core banking platform. This role offers exposure to a broad range of banking products and senior stakeholder engagement across multiple functions. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience within banking or financial services finance functions. Knowledge of lending, treasury,...

Senior Tax Manager - International Tax Reporting & Compliance Location: Hybrid working model 2 days in either Reading or London Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: Up to £100 per hour (Umbrella) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager - International Tax Reporting & Compliance to join a high-performing international tax team responsible for managing all non-US tax matters across a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional with strong international corporate tax and tax reporting expertise to play a key role in tax compliance, tax provision reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar 2 requirements, and tax process transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Prepare quarterly US GAAP tax provisions in accordance with FAS109/FIN18. Prepare annual current and deferred tax true-up calculations. Maintain and monitor FIN48/FAS5 tax provisions. Prepare and review direct tax compliance obligations, including: Corporate tax...

An upcoming credit control project, running for circa 18 months, supporting a Global SAP implementation, credit control experience in an insurance of loss adjustors is required. Expected start date end August/early September. Allocating and banking of Cheques (UK, EURO & USD). Monitoring and cash posting US Bank Accounts (Comerica). Investigate and allocate any unapplied cash amounts. Maintain promised payments and other relevant spreadsheets. Reconcile payments received into HSBC or Comerica for other offices and arrange settlement. Daily report for unapplied cash Collection of fees for Aviation Insurance companies Reconciling payments, files, and age debt Running and maintaining various reports for the business Working with aged debtors resolving queries Working closely with the Credit Control Team, Adjusters, Insurers, and Brokers Respond timeously to all Credit Control and client requests for information. Maintain and issue monthly statements to overseas...

Contract Manager (Operations) London (Hybrid Working) £36.59 per hour (Umbrella) 26-Week Contract 35 Hours per Week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contract Manager (Operations) to join a leading Housing Association on a 26-week contract based in Central London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening contract governance, compliance, and operational performance across a diverse housing portfolio. Working in a hybrid environment, you will oversee a wide range of operational contracts, ensuring services are delivered effectively, risks are managed, and providers consistently meet contractual obligations. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain robust contract management frameworks across operational service contracts. Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations. Lead governance, compliance, and assurance activities to ensure services meet statutory and organisational standards. Conduct...

We are looking for a qualified accountant to provide additional support to an established finance team in a hands-on, consultant-style capacity. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, or similar, with strong technical accounting experience including statutory accounts and month-end reporting. Experience within manufacturing, distribution, or a product-led environment would be highly advantageous, particularly with knowledge of COGS, inventory, product costing and gross margins. Experience working in post-acquisition environments is also desirable, as is previous experience using SAP. This role is primarily about providing additional capacity and expertise to the existing team, supporting with workload, reporting, accounting queries and ad-hoc finance projects. The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running, work autonomously and quickly adapt to existing systems and processes. Key...

Job Opportunity – Interim Principal Accountant (Revenues) - London A local authority client of mine in London are currently on the lookout for an Interim Principal Accountant (Revenues) to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. Job Role: Interim Principal Accountant (Revenues) Contract Duration: 6 Months (likely to go on for 12 months+) Rate: DOE IR35: Inside IR35. Hybrid: 1 day in office per week (around peak year end April-May, will be 2 days in office per week). Days: 5 days per week. Earliest Start Date: ASAP Main duties: * The council split their Corporate Finance team down the middle, one side does capital and the other side is revenue. This position is for revenue. * Assisting the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with the production of the statement of accounts/getting through audit. * Complete statutory and non-government returns such as the NNDR1-3, CTR1, Revenue Outturn Returns and Whole Government Accounts. * Revenue grants...

A reputable London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Recovery Officer to join its Revenues & Benefits function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Council Tax and Business Rates professional to work within an established recovery service, managing complex debt cases and supporting enforcement and court proceedings. Sector: Housing / Local Government / Revenues & Benefits Location: London – Mainly Remote Working Arrangement: Predominantly home-based, with occasional office (x1 a Month and court attendance x1 a Month) Rate: £22.50 - £22.86 per hour PAYE / £29.21 per hour Umbrella DBS: Standard DBS required Contract: Temporary There may also be an expectation to attend the office for up to two weeks during the initial induction and training period. As a Recovery Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking recovery and enforcement functions relating to Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR/Business Rates). You will manage...

SAP Payroll Implementation Lead - Austria | Remote EU WIDE | Contract We're looking for an experienced SAP Payroll Implementation Lead to join a global payroll and HR technology business on a contract basis, supporting the delivery of end-to-end payroll implementations for Austrian clients. This is a fully remote role with travel requirements and operates on a contractor basis - you'll need to supply your own laptop. The Role You'll work directly with clients to capture payroll requirements, lead workshops, and drive configuration and system setup through to go-live. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Validating and configuring payroll solutions and integrations in line with Austrian legal and regulatory requirements Supporting data mapping, migration, YTD preparation and accuracy checks Managing all testing phases - SIT, UAT, parallel runs - and resolving configuration and integration issues with global teams Overseeing go-live readiness and post-implementation...