125 jobs found in Kempston

Temporary Finance Assistant We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts and payroll experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Processing weekly payroll using SAGE Payroll software * Assisting with monthly payroll * Maintaining the Purchase Ledger, including inputting invoices and credit notes * Creating and processing supplier payment files * Supporting the finance team with general administrative duties as required Requirements * Previous experience in a finance or accounts role * Working knowledge of SAGE Payroll * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Good organisational and communication skills * Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Contract Details * Temporary position * Immediate start preferred * Competitive hourly rate depending on experience

This is a great role combining both end to end payroll responsibility as well as HR administration with broader view of Payroll/HR operations, within the Manufacturing and Production industry. You will be the first point of contact for payroll related queries as well as supporting continual improvement to HR process. Client Details Our Client Global business with over 10,000 employees worldwide 20+ production sites worldwide Revenue in excess of a billion Operate a hybrid working model Multi award winning (best in practice / industry) Description Payroll and HR Coordinator Payroll Manage the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for UK-based employees and international assignee's. Ensure all internal and external payroll deadlines are consistently met, including coordination with external payroll providers. Produce accurate management information, including monthly reconciliations and pension reports. Collaborate with third-party payroll and pension...

Interim Accounts Payable Manager Location : Bedford Contract: Interim (3-6 months) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Day Rate: Competetive The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to support their finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining strong financial controls, and overseeing the timely processing of supplier payments. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement. Key Responsibilities - Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process - Manage, mentor, and support the AP team - Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments - Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures - Resolve supplier queries and build strong vendor relationships - Lead month-end close activities related to payables - Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies -...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Systems Accountant on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert support and troubleshooting for financial systems Work closely with IT to resolve system-related issues Build and maintain reports using tools such as Business Objects, Crystal Reports, or similar Support ongoing system improvements and operational continuity Assist with handover to the incoming permanent postholderAbout You: Proven experience as a Systems Accountant, ideally in the public sector Strong background working with financial systems (experience with Civica Financials is highly desirable, but not essential) Demonstrable experience in report building and data analysis Advanced VBA skills Working knowledge of SQL and financial system infrastructure, with the ability to engage confidently with IT teams A proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbout Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent...

The Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger focus) will play a key role in managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. This 12 month temporary contract requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills. Client Details The company is recognised for its efficient and reliable services. It values precision and accuracy in its financial operations to support its growing client base. Please note that this is an office based role with onsite parking. Description Process and maintain accurate sales ledger records. Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively. Generate and distribute invoices to clients in a timely manner. Monitor and chase outstanding payments to ensure timely collections. Assist with preparing financial reports and statements as required. Support the accounting & finance department with administrative tasks. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial...

Are you the type of person who loves finance… but also loves variety in your day, solving problems, organising, supporting people, improving processes and becoming someone who can be relied on? This is not your typical Accounts Assistant position. Yes, you need a solid understanding on accounting principles. But this role is ideal for someone who is looking for a range of responsibilities, more involvement across a business, and the opportunity to grow into a hugely valued support person, within a brilliant team. You could be: Someone with an Accounts Assistant background wanting broader exposure Someone who has studied AAT and understands the key accounting principles but no longer wants a traditional finance path Someone who enjoys finance but also loves organisation, operations and problem solving Someone looking for a role where no two days look the same Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a genuinely fantastic business with a welcoming and long-standing team,...

About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable Revenues and Benefits Manager (Local Taxation Lead) to provide interim cover for a vacant Revenues Manager post following the retirement of the substantive postholder. This is anl interim appointment responsible for maintaining the delivery of statutory local taxation services, including Council Tax and Business Rates (NNDR). The role requires a high level of specialist knowledge, operational leadership experience, and the ability to ensure continuity of service during a period of change. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage our client’s Local Taxation service, ensuring continuity, performance, and service stability * Oversee Council Tax, NNDR, and BID billing, collection, enforcement, and recovery * Manage annual billing cycles and year-end processes across all taxation streams * Ensure delivery of statutory Government returns including NNDR1, NNDR3, CTB1 and related submissions * Maintain...

Nicholas Howard have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to join a fast growing tech and defence client on an initial 3 month interim basis. As the business continues to scale, we are expanding the finance team and looking for a well rounded Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to support on a wide range of responsibilites across operational finance. The ideal candidate will be flexible, used to working in fast paced and scaling environments, and where there is a need to be proactive and take the initiative to problem solve as well. You will get great exposure across Accounts Payable, day-to-day finance ops and process, reconciliations, expenses management, payroll support, on month-end activities, as well as supporting budgeting and forecasting. We are looking for positive and ambitious candidates with good technical/excel skills, keen to join an innovative and fast moving client. The role is hybrid in Cambridge, within easy reach of...

Job Title: Principal Property Surveyor Location: East of England / Hybrid Contract: 6-months ongoing Pay: Inside IR35 - £££ Negotiable DOE A local authority in the East of England is currently recruiting for an Interim Principal Property Surveyor on a contract basis. About the role : * To pro-actively manage and undertake general asset management and valuations of the Council’s land and property holdings, including the commercial investment and corporate portfolios. * To drive the performance of the Council’s commercial investment portfolio to maximise income, capital, redevelopment and investment opportunities. * To ensure that the Council’s commercial investment portfolio is well managed, maintained and competitive in the market

Assistant Accountant - Ongoing Temporary Role, Daventry, £18 per hour Our client, a local manufacturing Company are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager on an ongoing temporary basis. As the Assistant Accountant your responsibilities will include: * Purchase ledger management * Bank reconciliations * VAT returns * Balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting with month end * Ad hoc finance duties It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and have proficient Excel skills. In return our client offers flexible working pattern (office based), onsite parking and a close knit, friendly and supportive team

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Job title: Accounts Audit Assistant Location: Borehamwood Job Type: Temporary Contract Salary: £18–£22 per hour Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts & Audit Assistant professional to join a growing business based in Borehamwood. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and an interest in finance or audit processes. You will be working within an energetic team in a relaxed yet professional office environment. The successful candidate will use Xero on a daily basis and play a key role in supporting audit preparation. Key Responsibilities as an Accounts & Audit Assistant * Assist in preparing documents and records for internal and external audits * Review financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness * Organize and maintain audit files and documentation * Liaise with internal teams to gather required audit information * Provide general administrative support to the finance team * Ensure compliance with...

Are you immediately available? Are you an experienced Management Accountant?   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...

Are you an experienced Sales Ledger / Credit Control professional looking for a varied role within a values-led, people-focused organisation? This is a 12-month maternity cover contract with the potential to become permanent for the right person. You'll be joining a well-established care provider with a strong presence across the Midlands, supporting a busy finance function where accuracy, communication and ownership are key. This role would suit someone who enjoys taking control of the sales ledger process, resolving queries properly, and working closely with both internal teams and external customers. Experience within care, healthcare, local authority billing or public sector collections would be a real advantage, but the most important thing is a proactive approach and strong attention to detail. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the generation and issuing of accurate invoices to local authorities and private clients Working closely with operational and scheduling...

Are you looking for an engaging role that offers the chance to develop your finance skills? This temporary accounts payable role provides a perfect opportunity to support a busy finance team and gain valuable experience in a fast-growing organisation. You will play a key part in maintaining efficient financial processes, helping the company manage supplier relationships and streamline invoice handling. This role is ideal for someone eager to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly make a difference. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy the chance to develop your expertise and collaborate on exciting projects, positioning you for future career growth. Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require an immediate start, notice periods cannot be accommodated. Temporary Part-Time Accounts Payable Assistant Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Processing high volumes of supplier invoices...

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is seeking a UK & Ireland Tax Accountant to join a global leader in the FMCG and confectionery sector. Operating within a world-renowned organization, you will play a pivotal role in the tax compliance and reporting function. This position offers significant scale and technical complexity, providing tax support across 21 legal entities with a collective turnover of approximately £4bn. You will act as a vital link between UK operations and the US-based head office, ensuring seamless compliance and strategic tax alignment within a collaborative, purpose-driven culture. Key Responsibilities Your remit will span technical compliance, internal reporting, and cross-functional advisory: * Tax Compliance: Prepare comprehensive corporation tax computations and returns for the UK & Ireland portfolio. * International Reporting: Assist with internal tax reporting and reconciliations...

Interim Principal Accountant 📍 Location: Home‑based (office attendance once per month max - Ealing - London) ⏳ Contract: 3 months initially (very likely extension) 💼 Start: ASAP 💰 Rates: £36.37 per hour (PAYE) £47.74 per hour (Umbrella) 👋 The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Principal Accountant to join a London local authority on an interim basis. Reporting into a Finance Manager and working closely with the Section 151 Officer, you'll provide senior‑level financial advice and business partnering support across key council services. This role suits someone confident operating at a strategic level, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring strong financial governance. ✅ What You'll Be Doing Lead finance business partnering for allocated service areas Provide strategic and operational financial advice to senior managers Support capital & revenue budget setting, monitoring and forecasting Contribute to delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)...

Finance Manager - Temp to Perm / 2 year FTC Warwick | Hybrid (2 days in office) SF Recruitment are delighted to be working alongside a rapidly growing organisation in the renewables space based in Warwick. This is a temp to perm opportunity, offering an initial interim contract with a clear view to a permanent position for the right person. This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on, all-encompassing finance role, covering everything from general ledger through to producing and presenting management accounts packs to the board. You'll be joining the business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, with real scope to shape the finance function and step into a long-term role. During the interim period, you will work closely with the CFO and investors, taking ownership of day-to-day finance while also helping to implement systems, processes and controls that will support the business as it scales. For someone looking to prove themselves and move into a permanent...

Payroll Accountant required to work within the finance team to support the outsourced Payroll Bureau in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of payroll files. The role is responsible for payroll reconciliations, payroll-related payments, statutory submissions, and maintaining strong payroll controls and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Ensure the Payroll Bureau receives all required employee and payroll records in line with weekly and monthly deadlines to support accurate payroll processing. Review payroll checklists and output files to verify completeness and accuracy of payroll data. Ensure all payroll reporting and statutory submissions are completed within required external deadlines. Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and liaise with the Payroll Bureau to resolve issues efficiently. Maintain accurate records of outstanding balances relating to bonus and incentive schemes, ensuring costs are accrued correctly until payment. Liaise...

12 month FTC with strong possibility of becoming permanent Hybrid working – 2 days office / 3 days remote I’m working with a large, established business that is looking to bring in a Tax Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. There is a strong possibility that the role could become permanent, so it could be a good option for someone who is open to a contract but would ideally like something longer term. The working pattern is also very flexible, with only two days a week required in the office and the rest working remotely. The role would suit someone with UK corporation tax experience, either from practice or industry. You don’t need to have done everything in the job spec before, but you will need to be comfortable working with tax computations, tax reporting, reconciliations and financial data. The role will include: * Preparing corporation tax calculations and supporting schedules * Pulling together information for tax reporting * Reviewing accounting data...