45 jobs found in Leighton Buzzard

Interim Accounts Payable Clerk (4 months), team of 5, office based, Luton, £15 per hour Our client, a well-established business in Luton, have a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join their head office finance team. This is for a 4-month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible. Working in a busy and fast paced finance team, your duties as Accounts Payable Clerk will include: * Posting invoices * Reconciling supplier statements * Dealing with finance queries * Payment runs * Finance administration * Support to business as needed The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Clerk opportunity will have 2-3 years purchase ledger experience, be confident working as part of a team, building relationships at all levels and working to deadlines. You will be confident posting invoices, reconciling statements, working as part of a team and handling queries

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Shefford Contract £411.02 per day PAYE or £550.00 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Office attendance (across CBC) is expected, but will typically be once per week Key Requirements for Head of Revenues and Benefits - Significant experience in a Head of Revenues and Benefits role (Head of Service) - Experience of managing the annual end to end review of a Local Council Tax Support/Reduction scheme - Developing and managing staff through a period of significant change - Experience of dealing with elected Councillors, MPs & the Ombudsman- In depth working knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation Knowledge of the Civica system This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk We want someone who has previous experience of working at senior leadership level as this role is leading a high...

Your new company Location: Bicester (1-2 days working on-site) Salary: £58,000 - £64,750 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (potential to become permanent) We are partnering with a large and complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & People Services Lead to play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-performing, compliant, and customer-focused service. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions, and expenses across the organisation. You will oversee the performance of the outsourced payroll provider, acting as the primary point of accountability for service delivery, quality, and compliance. Acting as the organisation's internal subject-matter expert, you will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight. You will lead on strengthening...

Payroll Manager / People Services Lead Interim / Fixed-Term Opportunity | Senior Leadership Role | Band 8a We are supporting a large and complex organisation in appointing an experienced Payroll Manager / People Services Lead to take ownership of a critical function during a key period of change. This is a high-impact leadership role, suited to an individual who can quickly establish credibility, stabilise services, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across a multi-layered payroll environment. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the payroll function, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll via outsourced providers. You will act as the strategic lead for payroll operations, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to improve performance, enhance governance, and shape future service delivery. Key Responsibilities * Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery through outsourced service...

Assistant Management Accountant Bicester, Oxfordshire | 6-Month Temporary Contract | Full Time We are partnering with a fast-growing, innovative organisation based in Bicester to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant on a 6-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to make a real impact within a dynamic team. The Role Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in month-end and year-end processes. You will work within a collaborative team environment where your contribution will be valued from day one. Key Responsibilities *Processing cash postings accurately and in a timely manner *Maintaining and managing the sales ledger *Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations *Supporting the year-end audit process and liaising with auditors as required *Posting month-end journals *Performing account reconciliations to ensure accuracy across the...

We are currently working with Chartered Accountancy based in Oxford who are looking for an experienced, bureau Payroll specialist to join the team on an initial interim basis with a view to go perm. If you have a strong background in Bureau Payroll, dealing with high volumes and complex queries then this may be the role for you! The ideal candidate will have strong excel, excellent communication skills and must be happy to travel into the office on a hybrid basis. System requirements: Opera SAGE Xero 51650SM INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Job Title: QC Administrator Location: Greenford, On-Site Job Type: Temporary Contract Are you a hands-on, organised Warehouse or Operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves getting stuck in? We’re supporting the search for a QC Sample Administrator / Operative to join the Quality Control team of a globally recognised FMCG drinks business. This is an exciting temporary opportunity to join a high-energy environment where no two days are the same. Responsibilities: Receiving and recording deliveries of samples for the laboratory Logging samples in support of Laboratory Analysts Retaining and maintaining accurate records of standard and investigatory samples Supporting improvement initiatives across sample control and warehouse processes Collecting and preparing samples for sensory and investigatory analysis Maintaining waste receptacles and coordinating destruction processes Monitoring pallet destruction activities Creating outbound forms and...

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...

Housing Benefits Officer Location: Hybrid Working – North West London Rate: £27.92 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary Ongoing Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Benefits Officer to join a council based in North West London on a hybrid working basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong knowledge of Housing Benefits and Council Tax Reduction legislation to join a busy revenues and benefits team within a Local Authority environment. Key Responsibilities Assess and process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims accurately and efficiently Manage new claims, changes in circumstances, overpayments, and appeals Ensure all assessments are completed in line with current legislation and council policies Handle customer enquiries and provide advice on benefit entitlement Maintain accurate case records and update systems accordingly Liaise with internal departments and external agencies where required Support the team...

Interim Financial Accountant – initially 9 months – London - £(Apply online only) per day * Are you an ACCA/ACA qualified accountant, looking for a new interim challenge? * Do you have financial accounting, controls experience and statutory audit knowledge? * Do you have strong stakeholder management experience? This well-known and high-profile organisation is looking to recruit an experienced interim Financial Accountant. You will be required to support with the financial control, reconciliation of the balance sheet, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. As the Financial Accountant, you will work within a small and focussed team and report to the Head of Finance. Your daily duties will include: * Manage the year end closing process, under the accounting standards of charities SORP, including closely monitoring the posting of year end journals and audit adjustments. * Ensure the implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures –...

Accounts Payable Clerk Pinpoint Resourcing a working with a multisite gambling company based in London who are seeking Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team on a 5 month interim basis. Duties * Process financial transactions across multiple operational locations. * Maintain and update supplier records within internal systems. * Coordinate and oversee approval workflows for financial documentation. * Execute and manage organisational payment processes. * Perform financial reconciliations to ensure payment accuracy and record integrity. * Investigate and resolve account discrepancies through reconciliation activities. * Manage and reconcile operational service charges across multiple sites. * Respond to and resolve external stakeholder and supplier enquiries. Requirements * Minimum 1 year experience working in an accounts payable position (or similar) * Comfortable working for a business in the gambling industry * Available to interview and...

The E-Billing Assistant will support the accounting and finance department within the professional services industry by ensuring the efficient management of e-billing processes. This role is based in London and requires someone detail-oriented with a strong ability to manage billing systems effectively. Client Details A leading international law firm advising large organisations on complex legal and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. It works on high-value transactions and disputes for major corporate and financial clients around the world. The environment is fast-paced and detail-focused, with an emphasis on technical excellence and teamwork. Lawyers typically gain exposure to sophisticated work early in their careers within a structured training and development framework. Description The key responsibilities of this E-Billing Assistant role will be: Ensures timely submission of invoices and adherence to internal accountancy deadlines. Oversees the collation...

Interim Capital Accountant 6 month contract £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Local Authority Hybrid working arrangements, London Office About the client Morgan Law are seeking an Interim Capital Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area. Accountabilities Provide expert capital accounting support across the Council, with a particular focus on HRA capital schemes Support the delivery and monitoring of the capital programme, ensuring compliance with CIPFA capital accounting rules Advise on the correct accounting treatment for capital expenditure, including capitalisation, impairment, reclassification and disposals Provide financial support and challenge to project managers on capital projects, forecasts and business cases Manage and advise on capital funding streams, including grants, contributions, borrowing and other funding sources Prepare and review capital accounting entries, reconciliations and working papers for year‑end and audit Contribute to...

Payroll Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Payroll Assistant to join A busy Accounts team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on payroll experience who is confident using Sage 50 and enjoys working in a structured, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Processing end-to-end payroll accurately and on time using Sage 50 Managing starters, leavers, and changes to employee records Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and holiday pay Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, including RTI submissions Handling payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner Supporting pension administration, including auto-enrolment Assisting with payroll reporting and reconciliations Providing general support to the Accounts team as required About You Previous experience in a payroll or accounts role Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (Desired) Good...

Nicholas Howard have an exciting opportunity for an interim Group Accountant to join a high growth and market leading medical device & tech client on an initial 6month basis. Based in London, working hybrid, this is a chance to join a high performing international finance team, looking after multiple entities across EMEA and APAC, so if you enjoy fast paced international accounting work, then we want to hear from you! What do we need? With a US parent, it will be essential to have good exposure to US GAAP, SOX, and preferable IFRS, coupled with working on multi entity/international accounting previously. ERP skills are obviously needed, ideally SAP/S4HANA, though specific systems knowledge is not essential. Ideally we would be looking for qualified candidates, but are open to part-qual if you have the relevant technical and career experience to delvier on the requirements! What is the focus? Primarily the role will focus on core financial accounting across the entities,...

Job Title: EMEA KYC & High-Risk Review Analyst - AVP Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in the office per week) Contract Details: Contract Role (Initial 6month contract) Salary: £312 - £541 per day (Umbrella rate) About Our Client: Our client is a leading global banking organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, committed to maintaining robust financial crime controls across EMEA. The role sits within the Compliance Department, specifically the Financial Crime Compliance (FCG) function, supporting the bank's second line of defence activities in mitigating AML, CTF, and broader financial crime risks. Benefits & Perks: Opportunity to work within a globally recognised banking institution Exposure to high-level financial crime governance and regulatory frameworks Collaborative environment across international stakeholders Hybrid working flexibility Involvement in strategic compliance and risk initiatives Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter...

Project Manager - Tax Related Project 6 Month Contract - Initial London Remote Working Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Banking clients. They are currently looking for a Project Manager to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension. Role Requirements: Own and coordinate tax related project delivery across Fund Accounting Tax and Custody Tax workstreams, ensuring alignment to overall Project Intrepid timelines and milestones. Act as the central point of coordination between tax SMEs, operations teams, client...

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: St Paul's, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm) Contract: Minimum 6 months (with potential for extension) Start Date: Early June Role Overview We are seeking a commercially focused Finance Analyst to join a small, collaborative finance team of four. This is a highly visible role with strong stakeholder engagement, working closely with the commercial team to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with commercial teams to support: Business opportunities Pricing and cost analysis Build and develop Excel-based financial models (e.g. revenue and cost projections) Translate approved opportunities into clear financial insights Support core finance processes including: Reporting Month-end activities Reconciliations (with scope expanding beyond this) Contribute to product development...

The Property Accountant role involves managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for property-related transactions within the business services industry. This temporary position in London is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking to contribute effectively to a professional environment. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the business services industry. They specialise in providing tailored financial solutions and are committed to maintaining high professional standards in their accounting and finance department. Description Prepare and maintain financial records related to property transactions. Monitor and reconcile property accounts to ensure accuracy. Assist with budgeting and forecasting for property-related expenses and revenues. Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations....

Senior Tax Project Manager Needed! I am currently supporting an investment banking client of mine who are looking to bring on a Senior Project Manager for a 6 month rolling contract to support their Fund Accounting Tax and Custody Tax workstreams. My client has a hybrid working policy with their office base in London. This role will be sitting inside IR35 via an umbrella. Your responsibilities will include: * Act as the central point of coordination between tax SMEs, operations teams, client stakeholders, and external stakeholders on all tax related topics (e.g. WHT, tax documentation, reclaims, regulatory change). * Drive tax analysis, design, and readiness activities, coordinating workshops, action tracking, and closure of open items across jurisdictions and fund ranges. * Manage tax service definition and documentation, ensuring consistency between Fund Accounting SLDs, Custody tax processes, SLAs, and agreed client operating models. If this role is of interest, please...