69 jobs found in London Borough of Waltham Forest

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...

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

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...

Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment Local Authority Central London (Hybrid) £900 per day Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced local‑authority housing Director to undertake the role of Interim Director of Housing Standards, Assets & Investment, providing strategic leadership, assurance and judgement across one of the most complex and visible housing portfolios in the UK public sector. This is a senior Director‑level local authority role and is explicitly strategic - not operational. The Council is looking for someone who has previously held Director‑level accountability within a local authority housing environment and can operate confidently at the Executive, Cabinet and political interface. The Context This interim appointment provides leadership continuity across the housing standards, assets and investment portfolio during a critical period. The role is not a project, programme, or consultancy assignment - it requires credible...

We are seeking a technically strong Finance Manager to support the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting and insight across a complex, international business. This is an FTC role suited to someone who enjoys hands-on working with detail while partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple regions. Finance Manager Key Responsibilities - Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentary - Ensure correct accounting treatment across a range of complex transactions, including revenue, accruals, and balance sheet items - Partner with regional finance teams and central functions to ensure results are well understood and aligned - Maintain strong financial controls, supporting compliance with internal policies and external reporting standards - Identify and drive process improvements, supporting standardisation and efficiency across finance operations Finance Manager Requirements - Qualified accountant...

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...

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months Working Pattern: Full time About Us: Join our client, a leading organisation within the HR industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional payroll services to employees in London and Dublin. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, accuracy, and efficiency, supporting over 2,000 employees and directors across multiple entities. Purpose of the Role: As a Payroll Administrator, you will be a vital part of our Payroll team, responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of payroll services. Your expertise will help maintain compliance with legislation and regulations while contributing to improvements in our payroll processes and systems. Key Responsibilities: Process and check payrolls for London and Dublin, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Provide exceptional service to employees, addressing payroll-related queries via HR Service Now. Assist with complex queries and exceptions to...

Finance Business Partnering | IT Finance | Hybrid Working | Contract - £525 per day umbrella Are you a commercially minded finance professional with strong experience in IT Finance or Finance Business Partnering? We’re currently working with a leading financial institution seeking a motivated and analytical Finance Business Partner AVP-level to join their IT Finance team in a high-impact role for a leading investment bank. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a business-facing finance role with genuine ownership and exposure across a global organisation. The Role: In this position, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for IT Finance matters across EMEA, partnering with key stakeholders and providing financial insight to support technology decision-making and cost optimisation. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with IT Leads to manage and forecast Capex/Opex spend Leading the month-end process and preparing variance analysis Supporting...

Financial Accountant Our client is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team based in London Bridge. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in a fast‑paced role while benefiting from a supportive and relaxed working environment. Contract: 3-month temporary role with strong potential to become permanent Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (with flexibility during peak periods) Pay Rate: £20-£25 per hour Key Responsibilities Complete month‑end and year‑end accounting activities Produce weekly and monthly sales reports 📊 Support balance sheet reconciliations Calculate and manage commission payments 💰 Oversee credit control and handle customer payment queries Prepare VAT returns and support year‑end audit processes Partner with the Finance Manager on ad‑hoc analysis and reporting tasks About You Strong Excel skills with solid double‑entry accounting knowledge Experience working in a multi‑currency environment Confident...

Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Council Tax Officer Pay Rate £22.54 an hour PAYE/£29.42 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)9AM-5PM Duration 3 Month Contract Location FULLY HOME BASED/REMOTE Description We are looking for experienced Council Tax officers as the work will involve billing and recovery work. Ie Doing move in and outs, applying reliefs, setting up payment arrangements etc. Must have used Academy and Enterprise systems within the last year Must have more than 3 years Council Tax experience Must be able to work on billing and recovery work Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link...

Join a Global Financial Leader: IT Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for lifecycle management? A premier global financial services enterprise is looking for a detail-oriented Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst to take enterprise-level ownership of their end-user technology. Based in London with a 4 days onsite working model at Tower Bridge House, this one-year contract offers the chance to manage a sophisticated hardware ecosystem for a world-class organization. The Mission Your primary focus is maintaining a gold-standard ServiceNow CMDB. You will be the architect of the hardware lifecycle-from initial procurement and deployment to refresh and sustainable e-waste management. Key Responsibilities: Data Integrity: Maintain and reconcile asset data across ServiceNow and Flexera. Full Lifecycle Ownership: Manage assets including PCs, iPhones, iPads, and peripherals. Governance: Support audit readiness by tracking...

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...

Transfer Pricing Manager London/Hybrid 6 month contract Day rate from £700 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 an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join...

Your new company A well-established global investment and asset management organisation with operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The business manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and operates within a regulated financial services environment. The organisation is known for its international footprint, strong governance framework and collaborative finance function, working closely with global and regional stakeholders. Your new role As an EMEA Finance Manager (contract), you will play a key role within the regional finance team, reporting to the EMEA Financial Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing management and financial reporting across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior stakeholders.Your role will span management reporting, statutory reporting, audit coordination and regulatory support, alongside involvement in regional integration and process improvement initiatives. You will...

Your new company We are currently partnered with a highly regarded family office. This role will be operating within the investment branch of the portfolio. This vacancy will be office-based, working in Central London. This role will be supporting the CFO directly. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, this role acts as advisory to the group businesses. Your role will include duties such as. Advise investment business leaders Take full ownership of all financial processes and improvements Manage and liaise with outsourced firms Provide investment reporting and analysis Oversee complex global transactions Take full ownership of the audit liaison process What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant, having exposure working within a family office and operating at a senior level. This opportunity will be suitable for someone who has experience of working with UHNW individuals with experience of preparing and taking ownership of the delivery of group...

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Req ID: [[id]] Location: London, Kings Cross Appointment Basis:  12 month Fixed Term Apply by: 22/04/2026 Salary: circa £60,000 DOE plus excellent benefits including bonus At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace...

Job Title: Finance & Income Officer Location: Ealing, W5 2HL - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Hourly rate £23.05 PAYE / £30.09 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance & Income Officer to join a busy public‑sector housing finance team. You will play a key role in supporting income and expenditure activity across temporary accommodation and housing services, ensuring accurate financial records, compliant processing, and effective financial control in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong local authority or housing experience who enjoys working collaboratively across finance, housing, and supplier teams. Key Responsibilities Income & Expenditure Support Provide hands‑on support for income and expenditure...