31 accounting jobs found in Derby

Interim National Head of Client Accounting Midlands Based | Flexible on Location Ready to Lead Change, Not Just Manage It? We're partnering with a well-established national business that is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader to take ownership of a sizeable Client Accounting function operating across multiple UK locations, for an interim period of around 6 months. This is far more than a traditional accounting leadership role. You'll inherit a successful function and be given the platform to shape its future. From driving digital transformation and process improvement to bringing together geographically dispersed teams under a unified operating model, this is an opportunity to leave a genuine legacy within a highly respected organisation. If you enjoy challenging the status quo, leading large teams through change and combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, this could be the perfect next step. What You'll Be Doing Leading a multi-site...

Interim Management Accountant Derby 12-month Fixed Term Contract Site-based with Flexi Hours £45-55k + benefits Role Overview Eaton Syalon is partnering exclusively with a Derby based business to recruit an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the full month-end cycle, management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost centre analysis, capex reporting and year-end activities. The role would suit a qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant with strong end-to-end management accounting experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build relationships with operational and finance stakeholders. This is a site-based role offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to work in a relaxed, friendly and supportive culture. Key Responsibilities The Interim Management Accountant will be responsible for: * Preparing monthly...

Interim Management Accountant Salary: £250 - £300pd outside IR35 Location: Derby - Hybrid (3 days on site) Contract: Temp-to-perm (c. 3 months temp) Gleeson are delighted to be working with a growing organisation who are in a period of transformation with a turnover of c. £60m. They are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant who has solid understanding of General Ledger accounting to support the finance function on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual with strong accounts preparation and general ledger experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across finance teams. Responsibilities of Interim Management Accountant Prepare and review monthly management accounts, taking ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close. Analyse P&L performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful financial...

Interim Management Accountant Salary: £250 - £300 inside IR35 Location: Derby - Hybrid (3 days on site) Contract: Temp-to-perm (c. 3 months temp) Gleeson are delighted to be working with a growing organisation who are in a period of transformation with a turnover of c. £60m. They are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant who has solid understanding of General Ledger accounting to support the finance function on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive individual with strong accounts preparation and general ledger experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across finance teams. Responsibilities of Interim Management Accountant Prepare and review monthly management accounts, taking ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals to ensure an accurate and timely month-end close. Analyse P&L performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful financial...

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes and ensuring compliance across a busy and fast-paced finance function. Key Responsibilities * Manage month-end close and Group reporting packs * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings * Oversee fixed assets, Capex, disposals, and IFRS16 lease accounting * Complete VAT returns, Intrastat submissions, and ONS reporting * Perform revenue recognition activities and stock reconciliations * Manage customer rebate processes and stakeholder queries * Support budgeting, forecasting, and external audits * Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and reporting requirements About You * AAT qualified or studying/completed ACCA, ACA, or CIMA * Minimum 3 years' accounting experience in a similar...

Project Accountant, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Flexible Hybrid Working) Our client, a leading FMCG organisation, is seeking a talented Project Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working across projects, driving financial control and partnering with stakeholders across the business. The Opportunity As Project Accountant, you'll provide financial visibility, cost control and insightful reporting across a portfolio of business projects. Working closely with Finance, Operations and Project teams, you'll ensure project spend is effectively managed, risks are identified early and decision-makers have the information they need to deliver successfully. Key responsibilities include: - Managing project cost tracking and financial reporting - Strengthening financial governance and approval...

Management Accountant We are recruiting on behalf of one of our prestigious clients who boasts an impressive catalogue of products and services to a diverse range of clients.  The role is an initial 6 month maternity contract cover , where you will be employed via Pertemps on a temporary 6 month contract.  We are looking experienced and qualified candidates who can join the business immediately & commit to the 6 month contract. The role is for a qualified Management Accountant where you will possess AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA and use your skills and experience in the management of a computerised accounts function of the business to enable accurate & timely reporting to the Group. Completion of month end process Monthly balance sheet reconciliations  Posting of all journals  End to end process of all fixed asset tasks Support with external auditors Complete VAT returns & reconciliations  Assisting with annual budgets and forecastThe role will work a 37.5 hour week and a...

Senior Client Accountant (Contract) Birmingham (On-site) £225 per day 3-6 Month Contract SF Recruitment are supporting a leading organisation in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Senior Client Accountant on an initial 3-6 month contract. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong accounting and stakeholder management experience to take ownership of client accounting activities across a property portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and first-class service delivery. What you'll be doing: - Managing client and property accounting activities across a varied portfolio - Producing financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations and supporting analysis - Managing service charge accounting, VAT and financial controls - Acting as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and provide insight - Supporting audit activity and ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs and processes -...

VAT Accountant - Interim Statutory Reporting & VAT Accountant £350 - £400 per day | Hybrid - Coventry An excellent interim opportunity within a large, complex, and growing organisation, supporting a key division with statutory reporting, VAT, and wider regulatory requirements across the UK and Europe. This role would suit a hands-on, technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys ownership, stakeholder interaction, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment. The Role You will take end-to-end responsibility for statutory and VAT reporting across multiple legal entities, acting as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: * Preparation and submission of statutory accounts for multiple legal entities * Ownership of VAT compliance across the group (monthly, quarterly, and annual returns) * Intrastat and wider regulatory reporting across EMEA * Full responsibility for international entities,...

Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a fast growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team on an initial 6 month contract, with the scope for the role to be made permanent in 2027. This Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in the delivery of timely management accounts within a fast growing business division.This opportunity is an attractive proposition for a candidate who is immediately available and is keen to take the reins on a fast growing division. What will you be doing? Effective coordination of all finance functions. Responsibility for divisional Finances. Management of cash flow reporting. Deliver high quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to the business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises. Identify key threats and opportunities to work with operational stakeholders to develop remedial actions to...

Axon Moore are supporting a leading manufacturing business in the appointment of a an Interim Accountant.  The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting one of the business units, ensuring financial processes are executed consistently and working closely with operational finance, tax, audit, and wider finance teams. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the business unit Ensuring accurate and timely balance sheet and profit & loss reporting across assigned cost centres Reviewing, supporting, and processing journal entries with appropriate documentation and controls Managing fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation and compliance with company policies Preparing quarterly reporting packages Reviewing trial balances and analysing movements and variances to ensure financial accuracy Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring timely resolution of...

Assistant Accountant Temp – Lincoln – up to £40,000 Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a market leading and global organisation, to recruit for a friendly Assistant Accountant to join a great team. The Assistant Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department and ensuring the accurate and efficient management of financial transactions.  This position will report directly to the Financial Controller and collaborate with other team members to maintain financial records, process invoices, reconcile accounts, and perform various financial tasks. This varied role would suit someone looking to progress and learn within a successful business long term to grow and develop their skills. Assistant Accountant Responsibilities: Maintain and process the purchase ledger entries Manage monthly supplier payment runs Process sales invoices, credit notes and receipts Contribute to month-end activities including accruals and prepayments Maintain Fixed...

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established services business based in Studley as an Interim Senior Financial Accountant on an initial 6-month contract, paying £60,000 – £75,000. This is a hands-on, ownership-led role for a qualified accountant, taking the lead on capital expenditure across the site while supporting the wider group with key reporting deliverables. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, you’ll have real visibility across the business and the chance to make an immediate impact. Main Duties: As an Interim Senior Financial Accountant, your main duties include: * Take full ownership of fixed asset accounting – forecasting, managing and accurately reporting on all fixed asset matters across the site * Lead ongoing perpetual reviews and audits of the fixed asset register to keep records complete and reliable * Oversee the forecasting, management and reporting of customer-funded assets * Provide accurate forecasting and...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Rates Officer to join a busy Revenues team within a local authority environment. You will play a key role in the administration, billing, collection and recovery of Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation, and maximising income collection for the Council. 📌 Key Responsibilities * Administer the billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates * Maintain and update Business Rates records to ensure accurate billing and collection * Open, close and amend Business Rates accounts * Process payments and set up Direct Debits * Apply reliefs, exemptions and discounts in line with legislation * Review, check and authorise refunds and adjustments * Maintain and update rating lists and property records * Trace absconded debtors and take appropriate recovery action * Determine and implement the most appropriate recovery action for outstanding debts * Deliver a high...

Interim Finance Director - Business Sale / Investment Readiness £600 - £900 per day Nottingham Our client, a market-leading SME, is a SAAS business, is seeking an immediately available finance professional to support a critical phase of growth and transformation as the business prepares for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring an experienced individual who can quickly immerse themselves in the business, take ownership of the financial workstreams, and ensure the company is fully prepared for external scrutiny and due diligence. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and enhance financial information for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process. * Review and improve the quality and accuracy of financial reporting and management accounts. * Support due diligence activities, responding to investor and buyer enquiries. * Analyse financial performance, identify key value drivers, and provide commercial...

Senior Finance Business Partner, 6-Month FTC, £60,000–£73,000 DOE Staffordshire Immmediate Start, Looking for a role where you'll influence strategy rather than simply report the numbers? We're recruiting an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide commercial insight, shape strategic decision-making and help drive financial performance across a large, complex operation. This is a genuine business partnering role where you'll lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, challenge and support key stakeholders, identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, and turn financial data into meaningful business decisions. If you're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with exceptional stakeholder management skills, commercial acumen and the confidence to influence at senior leadership level, we'd love to hear from you

Accounts Assistant (Temporary - 3 Month Contract) Location: Mansfield Salary: c£24,969.26- £25,877.80 pro rata Contract: Fixed-term, 3 months Hybrid working About the Role We are looking for an organised and detail oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client on a temporary three month contract. This role will provide essential transactional and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the financial processes. Key Responsibilities Process and review Government Procurement Card (GPC) expenses in line with company policy. Manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable activities, including: Raising customer invoices. Allocating customer payments and receipts. Provide general administrative support to the Finance team. Assist with process improvements and support departmental objectives. Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.About You You will have: GCSEs (or equivalent) in...

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client, a niche service provider in their field, to recruit a Credit controller to join their team on a temporary basis for c.3 months This is an exciting opportunity for an organized and proactive individual to join a dynamic finance team. This is an office-based with the potential to move to hybrid once the candidate is up to speed with the systems. Due to the duration only candidates experienced within the credit control function will be considered for this role Key Responsibilities for the Credit controller: * Being part of the full end to end process within the finance team * Ability to handle complex reconcilliations with a view to correct the accounts as required and where necessary * Chasing overdue payments and managing the aged debt * Resolving queries * Using accounting software to manage and maintain the accounts receivable ledger * Act as the primary liaison between the finance department and...

Payroll and Office Manager Full Time, 16 month Fixed Term Contract £Attractive Salary We are looking for a Payroll and Office Manager to join our clients team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll lead a small but mighty team comprising four people. THE ROLE Your responsibilities as a Payroll and Office Manager will include: * Oversee daily financial operations, managing payroll, expenses, and pensions * Handle HMRC reports and submissions * Supervise petty cash and expense payments * Support budgeting and forecasting alongside the Management Accountant THE CANDIDATE The ideal Payroll and Office Manager will be able to demonstrate the following key skills and experience: * Proven experience in managing and developing a team * Ideally, a level 5 Payroll Management Certificate or significant experience * A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) * Advanced Excel and Sage skills * Excellent attention to detail and strong...

Financial Systems Lead (Unit4) wanted for a local authority based in the Midlands. The role will be for 6 Months and will be paying up to £800 p/day. Main duties include:- Act as the accountancy SME for Unit 4 ERP optimisation project for core financial systems together with integration with a new Unit 4 HR/Payroll module over a period of 18 months. To establish modern finance structures and accounting configuration to meet professional accounting and reporting standards whilst delivering accurate and timely internal financial management and reporting to service directorates including enabling budget holder self-service. Maintain and develop a streamlined Chart of Accounts, coding structures, dimensions, workflows, and hierarchies within Unit4 which meets internal and external statutory accounting and reporting requirements. Ensure robust implementation of systems and revision of working processes and practices to optimise system functionality and efficient working practices...