132 jobs found in Godalming

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits team. You will play a key role in the accurate administration and collection of Council Tax, helping to deliver an efficient, fair, and responsive service to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with local authority Council Tax experience who is confident using Academy Systems and understands the importance of balancing income collection with high-quality customer care. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including liability, discounts, exemptions, premiums, and reliefs * Process changes of circumstance and maintain accurate Council Tax records * Issue bills, adjustments, reminders, final notices, and statutory correspondence * Provide clear and professional advice to customers via telephone, email, correspondence, and face-to-face where required * Support the recovery...

We are seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to support a key period of finance transformation, leading system implementation projects across a global organisation. This is a highly visible, stakeholder-facing role suited to someone who enjoys driving change and working across international teams. Finance Business Partner Key Responsibilities: - Lead internal delivery support for migration system implementation, including bank reconciliations, payment processes, cash visibility, and project tracking - Manage and coordinate project plans, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met across multiple stakeholders - Support the implementation of new accounting framework in a wider business expansion, including system rollout and process design - Partner with global finance and operational teams to drive engagement, adoption, and effective communication throughout change initiatives - Provide broader finance transformation support, including controls, reporting...

Job Description** We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a local government client in Reigate, Surrey. The Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensure business-as-usual continuity and support the year-end cycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public sector pensions finance experience. Immediately available or short notice - Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required) **Responsibilities** Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management. Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts. Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs....

Hybrid | Surrey 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Start: ASAP Rates: £550 to £650 per day We are working with a well-established public sector pension fund to recruit an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support during a critical period. This is a high-impact, hands-on contract role where you will take ownership of core financial operations, ensuring continuity, strengthening controls, and supporting key reporting cycles - including year-end. The Role of the Finance Manager As a senior member of the finance function, you will lead on fund accounting, reporting, and financial governance, while working closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. This is a delivery-focused assignment suited to a contractor who can quickly embed, take control, and add value from day one. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Lead financial controls, governance, and risk management Oversee budgeting and forecasting for the Pension Fund Manage cashflow, banking...

Position: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required) Salary: £550–£600/day Start: ASAP Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for the Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance. * Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow operations. * Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness. * Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership. * Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation. * Deputise for Head of Pensions – Resources as needed. Essential Experience: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA). * Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience. * Skilled in financial systems, data...

Oracle Support Accountant Location: West Sussex Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £43.06 umbrella / £38.41 PAYE Inclusive / £34.27 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for an Oracle Support Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide hands-on support across Oracle Finance operations, working closely with stakeholders, system providers, and internal teams to ensure smooth financial processes and system integrity. Key Responsibilities Lead and support daily integration reconciliation processes and monthly period close activities Manage and triage finance-related helpdesk queries in collaboration with the Managed Service Provider Oversee Chart of Accounts master data changes and support sub-ledger activities Contribute to EPM processes, including forecasting, system updates, and development of Oracle Finance...

Payroll Officer Location: West Sussex Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £17.83 p/h umbrella / £16.24 p/h PAYE Inclusive / £14.49 p/h PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will deliver high-level administrative support, guidance, and expertise to help the team carry out its core service functions. They will assist the team leader in overseeing workloads and will take responsibility for more complex, technical, and sensitive issues, while also contributing to the review and quality assurance of the team’s output. Key Responsibilities Deliver accurate and timely payroll processing, including payments, employee record updates, and contract changes Respond to customer queries, providing clear guidance on payroll matters and resolving complex issues independently Support and...

Immediate Opportunity: Credit Controller Crawley | Hybrid Working after training (3 days office / 2 home) | Up to £32,000 (pro rata) Alexander Lloyd are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a 6-month basis. This role is ideal for someone confident managing their own ledger and driving collections in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts Chase overdue payments and reduce aged debt Investigate and resolve account and billing queries Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely payment What We're Looking For: Immediately available/short notice candidates Previous experience in credit control or accounts receivable Strong communication and negotiation skills Excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a high-volume environment This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance...

Credit Controller (6-Month FTC) Up to £32,000 (pro rata) | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 home) | Banstead Alexander Lloyd are recruiting an experienced Credit Controller to join a fast-paced finance team on a 6-month temporary basis. You'll manage your own portfolio of accounts, focusing on debt collection, resolving queries and maintaining strong customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: Manage and collect outstanding debt across customer accounts Handle high-risk and overdue balances Resolve billing queries and discrepancies Liaise with internal teams to support payments What We're Looking For: Credit control / accounts receivable experience Strong communication and negotiation skills High attention to detail Able to work in a fast-paced environment This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid Working) £40,000 + Benefits We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing, consumer-focused business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team, supporting both UK and international operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with stakeholders, and playing a key role in delivering accurate financial insights to support business decision-making. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful analysis to drive performance across the business. You will also work closely with Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring smooth financial operations across the wider finance function. About You Part-qualified...

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid – some flexible working) Permanent We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in managing high-volume invoice processing and complex reconciliations, particularly across GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), GIT (Goods In Transit), Purchase Orders and invoice matching. You will ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching, approvals, VAT treatment, and ledger coding. Carry out regular reconciliations of GRNI, GIT, Purchase Orders and supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Investigate and clear GRNI and GIT balances, liaising with procurement, logistics and suppliers where required. Prepare and...

Accounts Payable Assistant – Urgently Required 3-Month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 Pro Rata Uxbridge | Hybrid Working Ideal Start Date: Mid April Our client, a well-established organisation based in Uxbridge, is urgently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive accounts payable professional who is available immediately or at very short notice and able to start on Monday 23rd February. The Role Joining part of a very busy and well established AP Team, you will support the smooth running of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices * Matching, batching and coding invoices * Preparing and processing payment runs * Supplier statement reconciliations * Managing and resolving invoice queries * Supporting month-end processes The...

Financial Accountant Our client is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team based in London Bridge. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in a fast‑paced role while benefiting from a supportive and relaxed working environment. Contract: 3-month temporary role with strong potential to become permanent Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (with flexibility during peak periods) Pay Rate: £20-£25 per hour Key Responsibilities Complete month‑end and year‑end accounting activities Produce weekly and monthly sales reports 📊 Support balance sheet reconciliations Calculate and manage commission payments 💰 Oversee credit control and handle customer payment queries Prepare VAT returns and support year‑end audit processes Partner with the Finance Manager on ad‑hoc analysis and reporting tasks About You Strong Excel skills with solid double‑entry accounting knowledge Experience working in a multi‑currency environment Confident...

Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Council Tax Officer Pay Rate £22.54 an hour PAYE/£29.42 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM Duration 3 Month Contract Location FULLY HOME BASED/REMOTE Description We are looking for experienced Council Tax officers as the work will involve billing and recovery work. Ie Doing move in and outs, applying reliefs, setting up payment arrangements etc. Must have used Academy and Enterprise systems within the last year Must have more than 3 years Council Tax experience Must be able to work on billing and recovery work Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link...

Join a Global Financial Leader: IT Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for lifecycle management? A premier global financial services enterprise is looking for a detail-oriented Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst to take enterprise-level ownership of their end-user technology. Based in London with a 4 days onsite working model at Tower Bridge House, this one-year contract offers the chance to manage a sophisticated hardware ecosystem for a world-class organization. The Mission Your primary focus is maintaining a gold-standard ServiceNow CMDB. You will be the architect of the hardware lifecycle-from initial procurement and deployment to refresh and sustainable e-waste management. Key Responsibilities: Data Integrity: Maintain and reconcile asset data across ServiceNow and Flexera. Full Lifecycle Ownership: Manage assets including PCs, iPhones, iPads, and peripherals. Governance: Support audit readiness by tracking...

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller Rate: £500 – £600 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Location: London (City) – 3 Days On-Site Role Overview Interim Financial Controller required to lead the finance function and ensure balance sheet integrity for a 12-month term. This role balances "hands-on" month-end delivery with the management of a small team and the year-end statutory process. Key Responsibilities * Financial Control: Lead month-end/year-end close and maintain the General Ledger. * Reporting: Prepare Statutory Accounts (UK GAAP/IFRS) and coordinate external audits. * Insurance Operations: Manage technical premium/claims reconciliations and IPT/VAT filings. * Regulatory Support: Provide financial data for Solvency II Pillar 3 and QRT submissions. * Team Leadership: Oversee a small transactional finance team (AP/AR). Requirements * Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5+ years PQE. * Sector: Mandatory...

Finance & MI Reporting Manager London/Hybrid 9 months Contract Day rate from £500 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Finance & MI Reporting Manager to...

Transfer Pricing Manager London/Hybrid 6 month contract Day rate from £700 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join...

Your new company A well-established global investment and asset management organisation with operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The business manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and operates within a regulated financial services environment. The organisation is known for its international footprint, strong governance framework and collaborative finance function, working closely with global and regional stakeholders. Your new role As an EMEA Finance Manager (contract), you will play a key role within the regional finance team, reporting to the EMEA Financial Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing management and financial reporting across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior stakeholders.Your role will span management reporting, statutory reporting, audit coordination and regulatory support, alongside involvement in regional integration and process improvement initiatives. You will...

Your new company We are currently partnered with a highly regarded family office. This role will be operating within the investment branch of the portfolio. This vacancy will be office-based, working in Central London. This role will be supporting the CFO directly. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, this role acts as advisory to the group businesses. Your role will include duties such as. Advise investment business leaders Take full ownership of all financial processes and improvements Manage and liaise with outsourced firms Provide investment reporting and analysis Oversee complex global transactions Take full ownership of the audit liaison process What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant, having exposure working within a family office and operating at a senior level. This opportunity will be suitable for someone who has experience of working with UHNW individuals with experience of preparing and taking ownership of the delivery of group...