25 jobs found in London Borough of Merton

Job Title: Revenues Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: £20.38 PAYE / £27.03 Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused Revenues Officer to join our Revenues team and help deliver an exceptional service to residents, businesses, and key stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate administration, collection, and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, supporting the Council's wider commitment to excellent financial stewardship and outstanding customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys problem solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality public services. Key Responsibilities As a Revenues Officer, you will: Manage customer enquiries across multiple channels, including telephone, online, and face‑to‑face...

Fixed Term contract: 12 months As the Invoicing and Credit Control Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring income is collected efficiently and fairly, supporting our services while building positive, long‑term relationships with customers and partners. This is a role for someone who combines confidence, accuracy and empathy someone who can have effective conversations, solve problems, and take pride in doing things right. About the role… This role focuses on the recovery of unpaid debt and the accurate billing of services provided by Peabody. You’ll manage your own portfolio of accounts, proactively engage with customers to resolve queries, and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are raised correctly and paid on time. You’ll be at the heart of income collection, helping reduce debt, improve cash flow, and support excellent customer outcomes. Please note, this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. What you’ll do * Produce and issue accurate invoices...

Are you looking for a part time contract within the finance industry? Are you ACCA qualified and have advanced knowledge of corporation tax? DS Smith are seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Tax Manager to take ownership of the preparation of corporation tax returns and support the UK corporate tax compliance cycle. This is a standalone role suited to a self sufficient tax professional who can quickly embed themselves into the team and deliver high quality work with limited supervision. Job role: Corporate Tax Manager Location: Paddington Square Shifts: 3 days per week Salary: Inside IR35, £90K-£100K Duration: 4-6 months FTC The role will involve engaging and working with a broad range of business stakeholders including external authorities (regulatory, audit, tax), our advisors, regional finance teams the Group Finance team, other corporate functions (Legal, HR, operations) and shared services. It will also provide the right candidate with an excellent opportunity to...

Job Title: Contract Manager (Operations) Location: London (Hybrid working available; base at Clerkenwell) About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable Contract Manager (Operations) to strengthen the management, governance, and optimisation of operational contracts within a large, values-driven organisation. This is a high-impact role offering autonomy, visibility, and influence across a diverse housing portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, you will lead the development and ongoing management of a robust contract management framework. This includes student, keyworker, market rent, co-operative, and short-life accommodation contracts. Your role will ensure contractual arrangements are effectively governed, performance-driven, and aligned with strategic objectives, while mitigating contractual, financial, legal, and reputational risks. As a trusted subject-matter expert, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to embed clarity,...

Payments Auditor | Financial Services | Banking | Payments | Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office - 3 days working from home | Inital contact until end of September 2026 | £520/day Inside IR35 | CHAPS | PCI | DSS | Our Financial Services client is seeking a Payments Auditor to join their busy team. Experience of working in Internal/External Audit or a Risk Function with a good knowledge of financial products in Banking and Insurance is essential in this role. Your Essential Skills and Experience: Strong understanding of risks and controls within the Payments world with Payments IT knowledge a preference. Experience and deep knowledge of payments products, front-to-back processes, and channels required to service customers Highly skilled in writing and agreeing high quality findings and audit reports. Proven previous experience in auditing within financial services / banking (nice to have) Application control skills Knowledge and experience of general audit controls...

Pension Specialist Hammersmith and Fulham - Hybrid Working (2 days in Office) £37.96 ph Full Time To fully manage the Fund employer process end to end of employers leaving and joining the Fund. To assist the team by being a technical reference point for LGPS legislation and assist in managing audits, valuations and legal and actuarial relationships. You will need to: To coordinate and manage the pension Fund’s legal advisors to confirm and finalise the content of admission agreements and Bonds or Guarantees. To coordinate and manage the pension Fund’s actuary to provide reports and associated information required for the setting up of new fund employers. To identify, analyse and manage risks associating with the setting up of a new fund employer. To work closely with those who are letting commercial contracts to ensure that tender documents accurately reflect the requirements of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) related to those staff subject to TUPE transfer. To...

International Tax & Finance Administrator Based in South West London Exclusive opportunity – supporting the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) I am exclusively supporting the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) with the appointment of an International Tax & Finance Administrator to join their Finance team. CIOT, together with the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), represents over 35,000 tax students and professionals globally and is the leading professional body for taxation in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work within a respected, not‑for‑profit organisation with a strong educational mission and international footprint. The Opportunity This is a varied and hands‑on role combining international tax compliance with finance administration. You will play a key role in managing tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, while also supporting daily finance operations such as cash postings, bank reconciliations, and reporting. The role requires...

Payroll Officer Hackney - E8 Hybrid - 2 Days in The Office 3 Months £24.61 to £26.92 Per Hour (Umbrella) £18.78 to £19.98 Per Hour (PAYE) ASAP Start Are you an experienced and customer-focused payroll professional looking for a new challenge? Join the London Borough of Hackney, one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities, We are Open, Inclusive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Proactive, and Proud. Key Information Post Title: Payroll Officer Directorate: Chief Executive Service: HR & Traded Services: Payroll Location: Hackney Service Centre (with hybrid/agile working) Responsible To: Payroll Team Leader The Role: What you will do As a Payroll Officer, you will be crucial in assisting in the delivery of the Payroll service. You will work with a reasonable degree of autonomy and may be responsible for a number of areas of transactional work. The payroll service supports Hackney, Traded Services, including Schools and Teachers. Core Responsibilities...

Senior Oracle Product Owner | London Hybrid | £700–£900 p/d Outside IR35 Overview: A global organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Product Owner to take ownership of Oracle ERP Cloud and PBCS platforms, driving functional excellence, operational stability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Finance, IT, and key business stakeholders, acting as the bridge between product, technology, and operations to ensure Oracle solutions are fully aligned to business and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on contract role (outside IR35), combining product ownership, functional leadership, and delivery oversight within a complex finance systems environment. Role & Responsibilities: Own and lead the Oracle ERP Cloud and PBCS product capability Act as the functional SME and product owner for Oracle finance systems Drive day-to-day system performance, configuration, and optimisation Translate business requirements into clear functional and system...

Your new company A global digital business going through transformation and change across a complex, fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment and is continuing to invest heavily in automation, systems and finance transformation. They have a large finance team and, due to growth, are looking to bring in a contractor. Your new role A short-term Statutory Accountant assignment within a central group reporting function. You will support statutory reporting and audit delivery across multiple European entities, with some ad‑hoc international exposure, alongside involvement in wider finance transformation and process improvement initiatives. Key focus areas include: Preparation and coordination of statutory financial statements Supporting year‑end and ongoing audit requirements Group consolidation inputs and reporting Project‑based work linked to finance transformation and process enhancement What you'll need to succeed Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) ideally...

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist for a temp to perm role working remotely, 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 Specialist Temp to Perm £20 - £22 per hour REMOTE Ideally looking for someone with a little bit of leadership If this person comes in and does really well there is an opportunity for it go permanent. System: Iris Payroll Professional - ESSENTIAL Client payroll experience Experience in dealing with share payments Will be reviewing the payroll of other administrators Experience in new client onboarding 51475EB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

The role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the business. You'll analyse performance data and provide clear, actionable insights to help improve profitability within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. Client Details A British luxury fashion brand known for its modern, refined aesthetic and strong focus on craftsmanship. It offers ready-to-wear collections and accessories, combining clean tailoring with a contemporary edge, and has built a global presence with a loyal, style-conscious customer base. Description The key responsibilities of this Management Accountant Temp role will be: Own the full preparation of the monthly management accounts pack, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Lead the month-end close process, including posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations Produce detailed P&L and balance sheet reports, with full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations...

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...

Financial Accountant Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office) Pay Rate: £30.22 per hour Contract: Temporary (with the potential to become permanent) Hours: 35 hours per week Interviews to take place immediately with a view to an immediate start This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly respected professional membership body known for supporting its members and associates, and for championing high standards across its sector. The organisation plays a key role in shaping its profession and offers a collaborative, purpose-driven working environment where people take pride in the impact of their work.   Overview This is a broad and hands-on Financial Accountant role, ideal for an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys both technical accounting and working closely with stakeholders. You’ll take ownership of key areas such as financial reporting, VAT and tax compliance, and financial controls, while also playing a part in...

Your new company A growing property investment and asset management business with a diversified portfolio across residential and commercial real estate is seeking a Fund Controller to join its finance team on an interim basis (c. 6 months+). The company manages multiple property funds and special purpose vehicles (SPVs), with a focus on value creation, investor reporting, and strong financial governance. The role is based in Central London, with standard working hours Monday to Friday. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Fund Controller will take ownership of the financial management and reporting across the property investment funds. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly and quarterly fund management accounts. Oversight of statutory accounts for property funds and SPVs. Consolidation of fund-level and group-level financial statements. Management of cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across funds. Review and oversight of...

To provide support for all aspects of billing of airlines/transport/freight forwarders on a weekly/ monthly basis with extensive customer interaction. Dealing with queries and liaising with the operational team to ensure our customer receive feedback within a short turnaround window. Providing additional support at month end to ensure invoices are accurate and billed on time to ensure we meet the tight deadline schedule. Essential experience - must have worked in an airline / freight forwarder or handling company in billing to ensure understanding of billing revenue i.e. from AWB's with rates, special handling codes etc. Processing of airline invoices/credit notes and rebates using operational accounting system. Processing of freight forwarder invoices/credit notes using operational accounting system. Processing of transport invoices/credit notes using operational accounting system. Handling all customer queries in a timely manner. Providing reports for billing to customers and...

The Purchase Ledger role in the business services sector in Bromley involves managing accounts payable processes and maintaining accurate financial records. This temporary position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in accounting and finance. Client Details Our client is a medium-sized organisation based in Bromley within the business services industry, known for their structured and efficient approach to financial management. They are committed to maintaining high standards in their accounting and finance operations. Description Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Manage payment runs and reconcile supplier statements. Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all transactions. Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments to resolve...

Operations Control Analyst - 12 Month Contract Location: Bromley (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) About Us: Join our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, as a Data Analyst on the GBAM Operations Tax and Control Banking Outreach team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting compliance with FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standards) tax regulations. Position Overview: As a Data Analyst, you will be a vital member of the Banking Outreach team, responsible for the collection, validation, and inquiry processes related to tax regulations. You will collaborate closely with Treasury clients and various global business partners, including tax operations teams across the US, APAC, EMEA, and Canada/LATAM, as well as Corporate and Enterprise tax, Fulfilment, Service, and Operations teams. Key Responsibilities: Refresh expired tax forms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collect updated tax forms...

Data Analyst - 12 Month Contract Location: Bromley (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) About Us: Join our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, as a Data Analyst on the GBAM Operations Tax and Control Banking Outreach team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting compliance with FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and CRS (Common Reporting Standards) tax regulations. Position Overview: As a Data Analyst, you will be a vital member of the Banking Outreach team, responsible for the collection, validation, and inquiry processes related to tax regulations. You will collaborate closely with Treasury clients and various global business partners, including tax operations teams across the US, APAC, EMEA, and Canada/LATAM, as well as Corporate and Enterprise tax, Fulfilment, Service, and Operations teams. Key Responsibilities: Refresh expired tax forms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collect updated tax forms in response to...