127 jobs found in Hitchin

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Senior Finance Business Partner – Technical Bedford Borough Council Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside Start: Immediate Location: Bedford Rate: Submit CV with desired daily rate Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner (Technical) to lead on key statutory and technical finance functions within the authority. This is an urgent requirement for an immediate start. About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing and overseeing the Technical and Treasury team * Leading on the Annual Statement of Accounts, including hands‑on involvement with all tasks * Taking a lead position on Fixed Asset Accounting and ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations * Managing and coordinating the annual audit process * Providing expert technical accountancy advice across the organisation, supporting colleagues on all complex accounting matters Essential Requirements * Proven experience leading on Local...

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...

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,...

Role: Group Accountant - 12 Month Contract We are partnering with an established organisation in the food industry that are seeking a Group Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and help ensure strong financial governance across the business. This position offers broad exposure to group reporting, audit activity, and senior stakeholders. It's well suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is keen to contribute to process improvements and consistency across finance operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances Support the external audit process, including the preparation of schedules and responding to auditor queries Assist with technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and internal policies Review existing processes and identify opportunities to enhance controls and reporting efficiency Lead on key aspects of...

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...

Role: Finance Assistant Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - End date 31st March 2027 Salary: £31,218 per annum + £1,589.13 Outer London Weighting Role Purpose This is a fixed term contract role to support our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable/Treasury teams during the transition on the business to a new owner. You’ll need to be flexible and to have a positive / proactive can-do attitude, Be a self-starter that can work as part of a team and with a strong commitment to accuracy. Key Accountabilities * Ensuring all invoices are processed on a timely basis. * Ensuring invoices have correct approval as required. * Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and resolving queries when there is a discrepancy. * Dealing with suppliers/customers including any invoice queries and reconciling statements. * Checking VAT is account for correctly. * Reconcile the Daily credit card receipts and deal with any queries promptly Ad-hoc...

Accounts Payable Assistant (3-Month Temporary Contract) Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days from home) Duration: 3 months (Immediate start required) Salary: £26-35k pro rata The Company Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, supplying high-quality components and solutions to a global customer base across multiple industries. They are currently undergoing a major systems transformation, creating an opportunity for additional support within their finance team. The Role This is a hands-on Accounts Payable role focused on clearing backlog following a recent ERP system migration to a cloud-based platform. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the AP function by improving efficiency, clearing outstanding work and maintaining high levels of accuracy. Key Responsibilities * Manage and clear a high-volume shared AP inbox (currently with a backlog) * Accurately process supplier invoices in a timely manner *...

Temp Accounts Admin £15 per hour + holiday pay Based in Uxbridge Start asap for likely period of 6 weeks  A great opportunity has become available for an accounts administrator to support a team with a backlog of work.  This involves working with high volumes of data and identifying duplicates in the system About the Role: You will support the accounts team with day-to-day administration, ensuring financial data is entered accurately and invoices are processed on time. Working to clear deadlines, you’ll help maintain up-to-date records and smooth transactional workflows during a peak workload period. Key Responsibilities: Process purchase invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving basic discrepancies Maintain organised electronic and paper filing of financial documents Prioritise daily workload to meet processing deadlines...

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...

Senior Payroll Analyst Haddenham, UK - Hybrid Setting Fixed Term Contract – 18 months We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll Expert to take full ownership of end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees. This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to operate in a complex, international environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with UK legislation, strong internal controls, and high-quality service delivery to employees and stakeholders. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Operations * Manage the end-to-end monthly and end of year UK payroll process for approximately 1,000 employees. * Review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, variable pay, benefits, absences, statutory payments, bank updates, and terminations. * Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NIC, statutory leave, pensions auto-enrolment, etc.) and Sox...

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...

Payroll Administrator Temp till find perm replacement Salary £32,000 - £35,000 Payroll Administrator £17-£20PH Part time 3 days a week Sole role 200 people on the monthly payroll Start ASAP 3 days in office in London 51367SB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

I am looking to speak to any immediately available analysts, who can start ASAP, 3 days a week in the city, with intermediate-advanced Excel, strong cross functional stakeholder management skills, excellent communication skills, experience of working with commercial teams and external clients to provide complex revenue reporting and data analysis. Experience in a Licensing or Royalties team is ideal but not essential. Experience of working in a client facing advertising, marketing or brand managemnent business would be advantageous. 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...

I am looking to speak to any immediately available analysts, who can start ASAP, 3 days a week in the city, with intermediate-advanced Excel, strong cross functional stakeholder management skills, excellent communication skills, experience of working with commercial teams and external clients to provide complex revenue reporting and data analysis. Experience in a Licensing or Royalties team is ideal but not essential. Experience of working in a client facing advertising, marketing or brand managemnent business would be advantageous. 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...

Payroll Manager City of London 9 Months Plus Fixed term contract £65,000 - £80,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Manager on a 9 months plus FTC basis. They are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to lead and evolve its payroll function across the business. This is a senior, strategic role for a true payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering closely with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders. Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the groups payroll strategy, ensuring operational excellence while driving transformation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Leading payroll operations across the group, with core responsibility within the UK. Managing and developing a small, high-performing payroll team. Designing and executing the payroll strategy, aligned with wider business objectives Owning and...

Payroll Accountant City of London 6-8 Months Fixed term contract £65,000 - £70,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Accountant on a 6-8 Months FTC basis. The role covers payroll accounting in the UK, and requires collaboration with a number of different stakeholders including the UK payroll and benefits teams and the various Finance teams, in particular within the UK. As well as being responsible for business-as-usual activity across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and post payroll related journals, ensuring accurate allocation to profit and loss, balance sheet, and accrual accounts. Own key HR/payroll balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation, including...

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:...

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Req ID: [[id]] Location: London, Kings Cross Appointment Basis:  12 month Fixed Term Apply by: 22/04/2026 Salary: circa £60,000 DOE plus excellent benefits including bonus At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace...

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. 51327GCR1 INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position