88 jobs found in Letchworth Garden City

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...

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...

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Overview We are working with a leading global brand in their sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well-established, fast-paced organisation while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model based in Hemel Hempstead. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control across the business. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Partnering with...

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...

Role: Management Accountant (Payroll & Finance) - 12 Month Contract We are partnering with a well-established and growing business operating within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment. They are seeking a Management Accountant (Payroll & Finance) to join their finance team on a 12-month contract. This is a hands-on, varied role combining full ownership of payroll with core management accounting responsibilities, supporting the Head of Finance in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for c.200 employees Ensure payroll compliance, pensions, and employee-related processes Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis Oversee receivables, reconciliations, and cash processes Complete VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain the fixed asset register Assist with...

Corporate Accountant – Fixed Assets – Local Authority – London £470 - £550+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Remote working – 1 day on site every 2 weeks 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes. * Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place. • Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council’s Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance. * Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility. You must have: * A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or part qualified status with a commitment to completing your studies. * Strong financial accounting skills,...

Head of Finance/Business Partnering – Local Authority – North East London £(Apply online only)+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working – 2 day on site every 2 weeks 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * To lead a team of finance professionals who will deliver a comprehensive Financial Management and Business Partnering Service to Corporate and Operational Directors, management teams, budget holders, portfolio holders and other elected members as required in accordance with accounting standards, codes of best practice, the council constitution and associated financial regulations. * To support the ongoing financial sustainability of the council by providing clear professional financial advice and critical business challenge to all services. * To enhance the financial viability of all council business strategies and operational plans ensuring that decision making is transparent, commercially sound and takes account...

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...

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...

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator for a short-term temp role based in East London, the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - 4 WEEKS TEMP (could be extended) Based Brick Lane - E1 6RU - 3 days in the office/2 days from home MUST have payroll RETAIL experience Short term role to provide an extra pair of hands through the busy period Hands on payroll processing for 3000 employees - weekly & monthly Part of a team of 5 Data input and cross checking Start immediately 51417EB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

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...

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...

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...

Interim Month End Accountant | 6 Months | Specialty Insurance & Reinsurance Wrapping up a busy week, Friday afternoon thoughts on a redirection in your career? We have a standout opportunity heading into Monday. I’m looking for a sharp Interim Month End Accountant to join a leading global player in the Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance space. The business is currently navigating a significant period of reconstruction and group-wide transformation. The Details: Rate: £400 – £600 per day Duration: 6 Months Location: City of London (2 days on-site) The Role: You’ll be stepping into a business that is currently evolving its global infrastructure and scaling its specialty lines. If you have experience: Owning the full Month End cycle for a specialty insurance or reinsurance entity, handling the complexities of technical premium accounting and multi-currency reporting. Driving reconstruction projects, such as refining internal controls, cleaning up legacy balance sheets, or...

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...