49 jobs found in Letchworth Garden City

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Bedfordshire | £550 per day Umbrella A Local Authority in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead a high-performing service responsible for the full range of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support, and the Corporate Fraud Team, with a strong focus on the collection fund, policy development, service transformation, and financial sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Revenues, Benefits and Corporate Fraud services. Drive performance, compliance, income collection and service improvement. Provide expert advice on Revenues and Benefits legislation to senior leaders and elected members. Oversee collection fund management and financial performance. Lead policy development and transformation initiatives to modernise service delivery. Promote the...

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Location: Hybrid (office attendance across CBC typically once per week) Contract: 3 months (with potential extension) Agency: Aatom Recruitment Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to work on behalf of a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leader to oversee a high-performing service and drive transformation across a complex and vital function. The Role As Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits, you will lead the full scope of statutory services, including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), and Corporate Fraud. You will act as the Council’s lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial stability. A key focus of the role will be the collection fund, alongside policy development and service transformation. Key...

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Location: Hybrid (office attendance across CBC typically once per week) Contract: 3 months (with potential extension) Agency: Aatom Recruitment Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to work on behalf of a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leader to oversee a high-performing service and drive transformation across a complex and vital function. The Role As Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits, you will lead the full scope of statutory services, including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), and Corporate Fraud. You will act as the Council’s lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial stability. A key focus of the role will be the collection fund, alongside policy development and service transformation. Key...

JARK Stevenage are looking for a Food Safety Systems Controller to join a team in a fast- paced chilled meat production environment Executive Summary The Food Safety Systems Controller supports the Technical Department by ensuring robust food safety, product quality, and compliance. The role requires strong independent working, effective teamwork, and consistent oversight of core food safety systems. Key Responsibilities Internal audit management — Maintain the audit schedule, track actions, and manage departmental records. • Internal Hold Log control — Record, monitor, and update all product holds. • Shelf-life system oversight — Ensure accurate data and product compliance. • Positive Release management — Approve only compliant products for dispatch. • COC/COA verification — Maintain and validate all certificates. • Food Safety Fridays support — Contribute to site-wide food safety culture improvements. • Customer audit participation — Support visits, audits, and traceability...

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Revenue and Benefits to lead a high-performing Revenues and Benefits service. This Head of Revenue and Benefits role will oversee Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud functions. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the service, driving collection fund performance, policy development, service transformation and legislative compliance. This Head of Revenue and Benefits position requires office attendance 1 day per week and would suit someone with extensive Head of Service experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment. The Role - Leading Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud services. - Managing collection fund performance and service budgets. - Leading the annual review of the Local Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme. - Driving service transformation and improvement initiatives....

Job Title: Lead Auditor Location: Bedfordshire Rate: £50,000 pa pro rata (6 month FTC) The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Lead Auditor … To support the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes. The role will drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Quality Management & Compliance Conduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirements Produce structured reports highlighting non-compliance areas and prioritised corrective actions Ensure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standards Audit Planning & Execution Develop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systems Create audit checklists...

Rate: £550 - £650/day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid Contract Length: 3-6 Months Initial Contract About the Role We are urgently seeking a strategic and operational leader to oversee the Revenues and Benefits service for our dynamic unitary authority. In this pivotal interim role, you will provide expert technical leadership, manage the Collection Fund, and ensure the seamless delivery of Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, and Local Council Tax Support. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Direct and mentor a large multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, compliance, and financial stability across all service areas. Collection Fund Management: Take strategic ownership of billing, collection, and recovery activities for Council Tax and Business Rates. Benefits & Welfare: Oversee the prompt and accurate administration of Housing Benefits, LCTS, and discretionary hardship schemes, ensuring vital support reaches vulnerable residents. Financial...

Location: Ware, SG12 Salary: Up to £30,000 (pro rata) Working Hours: Monday-Friday (Hybrid) 9am-5:30pm Job Code: MJ2273 Credit Controller – 6 Month (FTC) A leading UK technology and IT managed services provider in Ware is looking for an efficient Credit Controller to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will hit the ground running to manage a high-volume ledger, drive collections, and resolve complex billing disputes. Key Responsibilities: * Drive collections across your allocated ledger to minimise aged debt and improve cash flow. * Manage the end-to-end Direct Debit process and handle daily BACS reports. * Ensure prompt, accurate cash allocation and statement reconciliations. * Investigate and resolve complex queries, collaborating with Sales and Billing teams to clear roadblocks. * Maintain professional customer relationships while handling assertive debt recovery. * Submit invoices and track...

Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits Central Bedfordshire Council £550 per day Umbrella Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Revenues & Benefits to lead a high-performing service responsible for Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud. This is a key leadership role with a strong focus on collection fund performance, service transformation, policy development and ensuring compliance across all Revenues & Benefits functions. You will act as the Council's lead expert, providing strategic advice to senior leaders while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone with: * A proven track record of working at a senior level within a Revenues & Benefits service. * Strong knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates, Benefits and associated legislation. * Experience leading service improvement and transformation programmes. * A solid...

SOLE PAYROLL SPECIALIST - BASED IN MILTON KEYNES, BEDFORDSHIRE - 9-12 MONTH CONTRACT - £35,000-£42,000 Our client, a well established company based in Milton Keynes are looking to recruit an experienced Sole Payroll Specialist to cover maternity leave for 9-12 months. The offers hybrid working - 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be solely responsible for the delivery of the in house payroll for 400 employees. The payroll is managed in house from start to finish, including benefits and pension administration. Previous experience or reconciliations and payroll journals would be advantageous but is not essential. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate significant experience processing a busy payroll from start to finish, ideally in a sole capacity. You should have a good understanding of UK PAYE legislation and a good understanding of how to calculate deductions such overpayments, maternity,...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

Part Time Accountant (Temp-to-Perm) 📍 West London / ⏱ 20 hours per week (flexible on days) / £14.35-£15.38 per hour Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Part Time Accountant to join their small, fast-paced finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger and smooth running of core finance processes. Key Responsibilities Managing company bank accounts and performing weekly reconciliations Posting transactions across sales and purchase ledgers Reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis Overseeing VAT processes, including refunds and correct VAT application Processing third-party invoices and staff expenses Managing and reconciling the credit card account Handling financial queries from internal teams and external stakeholders Accounting for and reconciling shipping transactions Supporting the management of petty cash Assisting with additional finance tasks as required by the...

Financial Accountant - Projects & Financial Review (Interim) £250 - £290 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 day in | West London A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a leading global business during an exciting period of change. Working within a collaborative UK Accounting team, this role will focus on supporting key accounting projects, financial review activity and improving reporting processes within a large and complex environment. You'll partner closely with finance stakeholders across the UK, EMEA and US, helping support accurate reporting and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. Key responsibilities: Supporting month-end and financial reporting processes Reviewing financial data, reconciliations and accounting entries Supporting finance projects and operational initiatives Partnering cross-functionally to assess accounting impact Supporting audits and year-end...

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim) £250 - £290 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 days in office | (West London) We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer business seeking a strong Financial Accountant to support a key finance transformation programme. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing processes, improving controls and helping shape best-practice finance approaches within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support reporting, accounting reviews and process improvements while helping ensure robust financial controls across a large-scale environment. Key responsibilities: Reviewing accounting activity and financial controls Supporting process improvement and best-practice approaches Preparing reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis Supporting statutory and audit requirements Partnering with stakeholders across...

The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making within the financial services industry. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance processes, based in London. Client Details The employer is a respected organisation within the financial services industry, known for its professional approach and focus on excellence. As a small-sized company, they offer a collaborative environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Description Prepare and submit five quarterly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain regular cash flow forecasts, including scenario analysis where required to support decision-making. Produce monthly treasury and liquidity reports, as well as ad-hoc reporting as needed. Deliver monthly project reporting, with additional analysis provided on request. Prepare and post monthly journal entries, ensuring financial...

A highly credible business who boast a fantastic reputation, are currently looking to hire an EMEA Payroll Manager to join them on a long-term fixed term contract. This role will manage the UK & EMEA payroll operations & also manage the payroll team on a daily basis. As the EMEA Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing multiple monthly UK payrolls Coordinating and managing EMEA payrolls across a number of different countries including France, Germany, Italy & Netherlands Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately Driving compliance across domestic and international payrolls Management of the payroll team daily - identifying areas of training, development etc Design and implement new ideas This role can offer a very hybrid working pattern, alongside a great benefits package. To be considered for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate proven EMEA payroll experience coupled with staff management. Interviewing now. 51676GC1...

Join Our Team as a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner! Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to make an impact? Our client, a leading organisation in the finance sector, is seeking a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in a dynamic environment! Location: Canary Wharf, Greater London Daily Rate: £400 - £445 Daily inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months Contract Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid working applies, with 40% attendance expected at the office) Key Responsibilities: Lead complex capital budgeting and forecasting activities. Provide expert advice on IFRS 16, leases, and fixed assets. Deliver high-quality strategic finance business partnering across multiple business areas. Support budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting processes. Ensure robust financial governance and appropriate accounting treatment. Produce clear and concise financial reports for senior leadership....

Payroll Manager (SOLE ROLE) | 3-6 Months Temporary Assignment | Hybrid 650 - using ADP IHCM - fully outsourced | Time and attendance - Kronos My client, a prestigious and luxury establishment are seeking a Payroll Manager to start immediately. They successful candidate must have a multi sited experience with a strong focus on time and attendance, time sheet management, different shift patterns Key Responsibilities: Ensure efficient and effective day-to-day payroll operations, including timely and accurate preparation of payslips and payments for all contractual obligations, while maintaining robust internal controls. Lead the coordination and management of the implementation and ongoing operation of the ADP payroll system, ensuring seamless integration and process optimization. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including tax and employment laws, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. Prepare and submit relevant tax returns and ensure...