24 jobs found in Newbury

The Organisation We are working with a large, complex UK‑wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage. The Role This is a hands‑on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high‑quality external reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off. Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied. Provide...

Our client, is currently seeking a Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Team based in Portland, Dorset. Key Responsibilities: Own project financials: budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting. Track project performance and flag risks or opportunities. Support project managers with commercial and financial decisions. Manage contract variations, invoices, and cost allocations. Work closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams. Produce clear management reports for stakeholders. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Drive process improvements and best practices in project finance. Job Requirements: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification. Experience in project accounting, ideally within long-term, high-value programmes. Understanding of finance within project-focused environments such as engineering, manufacturing, or construction. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. A proactive approach to identifying...

Payroll Assistant 18 hours Per Week £15 PH Full time equivalent of £36k Monthly Payroll of 2200 employees System they use is PBS Days in the office are optional normally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Working knowledge of UK tax and NI calculations, statutory payments, pension, and year end reporting - Ability to understand and explain technical payroll and pension queries. - Ability to manually calculate pro-rata payments such as holiday pay, hourly/daily rates of pay etc. - Understanding payroll and HR systems processes - Works discreetly to resolve matters sensitively, with concerns escalated appropriately. - Ability and confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business. 51374SB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Senior Payroll Analyst Haddenham, UK - Hybrid Setting Fixed Term Contract – 18 months We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll Expert to take full ownership of end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees. This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to operate in a complex, international environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with UK legislation, strong internal controls, and high-quality service delivery to employees and stakeholders. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Operations * Manage the end-to-end monthly and end of year UK payroll process for approximately 1,000 employees. * Review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, variable pay, benefits, absences, statutory payments, bank updates, and terminations. * Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NIC, statutory leave, pensions auto-enrolment, etc.) and Sox...

Position: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required) Salary: £550–£600/day Start: ASAP Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for the Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance. * Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow operations. * Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness. * Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership. * Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation. * Deputise for Head of Pensions – Resources as needed. Essential Experience: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA). * Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience. * Skilled in financial systems, data...

We are working with a well-established organisation based in Surrey, who are seeking a Group Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this role will focus on consolidating and analysing financial results across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with group standards, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Job Title:          Group Accountant Job Type:          6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location:         Woking, Surrey Salary:               £45,000 per annum Reference no: 16043 Group Accountant – About The Role Assisting with the month-end close process, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP and stock accounting, and production-related entries Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts for assigned entities Completing balance sheet...

We are seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to support a key period of finance transformation, leading system implementation projects across a global organisation. This is a highly visible, stakeholder-facing role suited to someone who enjoys driving change and working across international teams. Finance Business Partner Key Responsibilities: - Lead internal delivery support for migration system implementation, including bank reconciliations, payment processes, cash visibility, and project tracking - Manage and coordinate project plans, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met across multiple stakeholders - Support the implementation of new accounting framework in a wider business expansion, including system rollout and process design - Partner with global finance and operational teams to drive engagement, adoption, and effective communication throughout change initiatives - Provide broader finance transformation support, including controls, reporting...

Join Our Team as a Temporary Payroll Specialist! Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a temporary opportunity that offers flexibility and a chance to make a difference? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in Guildford, is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to join their team for a 3-month contract starting on April 13, 2026. This full-time role offers an hourly rate between £18.00 and £23.00 and allows for a blend of office, but mostly remote work, making it an ideal fit for those seeking work-life balance! What You'll Be Doing: As a Temporary Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing payroll systems and ensuring smooth operations across various regions. Your responsibilities will include: Oversee Payroll Software: Ensure accurate data entry and processing in payroll systems, troubleshooting any software issues alongside IT or vendors. Design Payroll Processes: Lead the creation and delivery of payroll processes tailored to...

Are you looking for a rewarding temporary role that offers experience of a varied accounting workload, based in a supportive and progressive team? In this assignment as a Temporary Assistant Accountant, you will support a tight-knit finance team, gaining valuable experience while contributing to key transactional processes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are seeking a position that challenges and develops your skills, this could be an ideal opportunity for you. Please note, this is a full-time, temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis and will require a quick start; lengthy notice periods cannot be accommodated. Temporary Assistant Accountant Responsibilities This position will involve, but will not be limited to: Posting bank transactions and reconciling all company bank accounts to provide daily cash reports to senior management, supporting efficient cash flow management. Managing credit control and raising sales ledger invoices, ensuring timely...

Location: Surrey Council Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside Rate: Open – please apply with your expected day rate About the Role Surrey Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high‑level financial leadership during a critical period. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused assignment where you will take full operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, financial controls, budgeting and senior stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in ensuring business‑as‑usual continuity while supporting the year‑end cycle. This position is ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS / public sector pensions finance experience. Key Responsibilities You will lead and deliver across core areas including: * Financial Controls & Governance – Maintain robust reconciliations, compliance frameworks, risk management and financial controls. * Budgeting & Forecasting – Manage the Surrey Pension Team budget and support the development...

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...

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits team. You will play a key role in the accurate administration and collection of Council Tax, helping to deliver an efficient, fair, and responsive service to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with local authority Council Tax experience who is confident using Academy Systems and understands the importance of balancing income collection with high-quality customer care. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including liability, discounts, exemptions, premiums, and reliefs * Process changes of circumstance and maintain accurate Council Tax records * Issue bills, adjustments, reminders, final notices, and statutory correspondence * Provide clear and professional advice to customers via telephone, email, correspondence, and face-to-face where required * Support the recovery...

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...

Hybrid | Surrey 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Start: ASAP Rates: £550 to £650 per day We are working with a well-established public sector pension fund to recruit an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support during a critical period. This is a high-impact, hands-on contract role where you will take ownership of core financial operations, ensuring continuity, strengthening controls, and supporting key reporting cycles - including year-end. The Role of the Finance Manager As a senior member of the finance function, you will lead on fund accounting, reporting, and financial governance, while working closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. This is a delivery-focused assignment suited to a contractor who can quickly embed, take control, and add value from day one. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: Lead financial controls, governance, and risk management Oversee budgeting and forecasting for the Pension Fund Manage cashflow, banking...

CMA is seeking a reliable payroll role within a forward-thinking organisation. Join a diverse, international enterprise operating across multiple sectors, known for fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. With approximately 4,000 employees across numerous entities, this role offers stability and a positive work environment for a payroll professional looking for consistent, stress-free work. Enjoy comprehensive employee benefits and a work-life balance-focused atmosphere in a company recognised for its employee-centric approach. What will the Payroll Specialist role involve? Contributing to a busy payroll team by managing and processing large-scale payrolls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate payments Collaborating closely with HR and finance departments to maintain payroll integrity and resolve employee queries professionally Supporting payroll compliance efforts by staying current with legislative requirements and internal policies Suitable...

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...

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid – some flexible working) Permanent We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in managing high-volume invoice processing and complex reconciliations, particularly across GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), GIT (Goods In Transit), Purchase Orders and invoice matching. You will ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching, approvals, VAT treatment, and ledger coding. Carry out regular reconciliations of GRNI, GIT, Purchase Orders and supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Investigate and clear GRNI and GIT balances, liaising with procurement, logistics and suppliers where required. Prepare and...

About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team on a temporary/interim basis. This is a hands-on role supporting ongoing operations during a busy period, requiring someone who can hit the ground running and manage a high-volume workload with confidence. Key Responsibilities Processing invoices (approximately 500 to 1,000 per week) Managing subcontractor payments and weekly payment runs Resolving invoice queries efficiently and accurately Monitoring and clearing the finance inbox Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounts payable tasks Requirements (Must-Have) Proven experience in high-volume invoice processing Experience managing subcontractor payments and weekly payment cycles Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve invoice queries Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Available to start immediately Desirable Skills Experience working within a fast-paced, hands-on...

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...