23 jobs found in Northampton

Are you an experienced Council Tax Officer looking for your next challenge in local government? We are working with a local authority seeking a skilled professional to join their Revenues team on a contract basis. In this role, you will manage council tax and business rates accounts, identify liable parties, apply reliefs, and ensure accurate billing. You will also handle complex cases, take enforcement action when required, and support colleagues in maintaining high service standards. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain council tax and business rates accounts Identify liable parties, calculate charges, and issue accurate bills Take enforcement action to recover outstanding debts Advise on complex cases and legislation Support and train colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality service Contribute to process and system improvementsRequirements Proven experience in council tax and business rates administration within a local authority Strong knowledge of revenues...

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Council Tax Billing Officer to join a busy Revenues service on a fully remote basis. This Council Tax Billing Officer role will focus on the accurate and timely administration of Council Tax billing, ensuring compliance with legislation and maximising collection rates. The successful Council Tax Billing Officer will manage billing, discounts, exemptions and payment arrangements while providing support and advice to residents and stakeholders over the phone and in writing. The Role - Administer Council Tax billing in line with legislation and case law. - Process discounts, exemptions, disregards and reductions. - Assess applications and reviews following verification checks. - Set up and manage payment arrangements including Direct Debits. - Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email and written correspondence. - Liaise with internal teams and external agencies regarding Council Tax matters. - Maintain accurate records and...

Temporary Finance Assistant We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts and payroll experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Processing weekly payroll using SAGE Payroll software * Assisting with monthly payroll * Maintaining the Purchase Ledger, including inputting invoices and credit notes * Creating and processing supplier payment files * Supporting the finance team with general administrative duties as required Requirements * Previous experience in a finance or accounts role * Working knowledge of SAGE Payroll * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Good organisational and communication skills * Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Contract Details * Temporary position * Immediate start preferred * Competitive hourly rate depending on experience

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Legal Accounts Assistant, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week). This role is offered as a temporary contract till October 2026. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitor client and office bank accounts for incoming payments. • Send payments upon request from legal advisors. • Prepare bills to send to external clients. • Input purchase ledger invoices on to the accounting software. • Approve and pay staff expenses. • Respond to ad hoc queries via emails from colleagues and suppliers. • Ability to draft simple correspondence unsupervised. • Attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a good rapport with all internal and external clients. • Team player able to fit into a friendly but busy unit. • Excellent organisational ability with a friendly but professional attitude. • Ability to work to tight deadlines particularly at month end and financial year...

This is a great role combining both end to end payroll responsibility as well as HR administration with broader view of Payroll/HR operations, within the Manufacturing and Production industry. You will be the first point of contact for payroll related queries as well as supporting continual improvement to HR process. Client Details Our Client Global business with over 10,000 employees worldwide 20+ production sites worldwide Revenue in excess of a billion Operate a hybrid working model Multi award winning (best in practice / industry) Description Payroll and HR Coordinator Payroll Manage the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for UK-based employees and international assignee's. Ensure all internal and external payroll deadlines are consistently met, including coordination with external payroll providers. Produce accurate management information, including monthly reconciliations and pension reports. Collaborate with third-party payroll and pension...

Finance Manager - Temp to Perm / 2 year FTC Warwick | Hybrid (2 days in office) SF Recruitment are delighted to be working alongside a rapidly growing organisation in the renewables space based in Warwick. This is a temp to perm opportunity, offering an initial interim contract with a clear view to a permanent position for the right person. This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on, all-encompassing finance role, covering everything from general ledger through to producing and presenting management accounts packs to the board. You'll be joining the business at an exciting stage of its growth journey, with real scope to shape the finance function and step into a long-term role. During the interim period, you will work closely with the CFO and investors, taking ownership of day-to-day finance while also helping to implement systems, processes and controls that will support the business as it scales. For someone looking to prove themselves and move into a permanent...

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a 3 month fixed term contract based in Coventry for a Finance Business Partner, 5 days on site. This role will be the Single point of contact (SPOC) for the region for finance related questions and work together with management team to support and challenge their daily activities. The role will ensure the timely and accurate capture of financial information/output necessary for effective management decisions, and in compliance with Local GAAP, local statutory laws and accounting standards, corporate policies/procedures and key controls. What you'll do: - Work closely with local stakeholders: Sales (Operations), Finance, External Partners and customers - Validate business cases, deals etc. - Ensure accurate, transparent, consistent, and timely financial records and reporting submissions, in full compliance with IFRS Accounting Standard and other corporate and legal standards - Support the development, rollout, implementation and...

Duration: Temporary ongoing Company: Warwickshire County Council Hours: Monday to Friday – 37 hours a week Location: Warwick / Hybrid Salary: £22.85ph Start Date: ASAP About the Role Are you passionate about driving high-quality, cost-effective services and achieving meaningful outcomes? Join our clients dynamic Contract Management and Quality Assurance Team as a Contract Management Officer and play a vital role in ensuring commissioned services deliver value and meet the needs of Warwickshire citizens. In this role, you will lead contract management activities for a defined portfolio, working closely with stakeholders to monitor, evaluate, and improve service delivery. You’ll use evidence-based approaches to shape markets and foster robust partnerships, ensuring services align with their high standards and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Deliver effective contract management in line with the Council’s framework. Monitor and analyse contract performance, ensuring timely...

Hybrid – 1/2 days on site Interim Contract This is a genuinely business-critical assignment for an experienced Oracle Fusion Payroll specialist who knows how to get under the bonnet of a complex payroll environment and fix what matters. You will be joining a large, complex organisation during a key period of payroll stabilisation, system improvement and operational recovery. The organisation has implemented Oracle Fusion and now needs a hands-on payroll SME who can help resolve urgent issues, strengthen controls, improve data quality and support accurate, timely pay for a large workforce. This is not a passive advisory role. You will be close to the detail, working with payroll teams, HR, Finance, IT and programme colleagues to diagnose problems, clear blockers and make practical improvements that have an immediate operational impact. The Role You will provide deep functional Oracle Fusion Payroll expertise across live payroll operations, helping to identify and resolve...

Our client is looking for someone to start ASAP, to process weekly payroll for 300 people. This will initially be for a couple of months but could go on for longer. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, known for its commitment to quality and excellence. As a medium-sized business, they offer a collaborative and professional environment where employees can contribute to impactful projects. Description The main purpose is to deliver the payroll collation and processing using ADP Realtime and IRIS payroll system for payment to approx. 300 employees on a weekly basis.· Take clocking information report from ADP Realtime system which contains working and absence hours for the week for input to the payroll system. · Merge the hours report into the IRIS payroll system. · Calculate the absence hours relating to holiday, sickness and any other absence. · Data submitted to IRIS through the payroll system. · Carry out any statutory...

Payroll Manager (Interim / Contract) Vacancy: Payroll Manager Location: Leicester le7 Duration: 2–3 months (potential to extend) Start: ASAP   Pay: DOE   The Opportunity We’re supporting a well-established Leicester-based business with the appointment of an interim Payroll Manager / Payroll Controller to cover a leave of absence. This is an end-to-end weekly payroll role, using a time & attendance system, with the added opportunity to review and improve payroll processes during the assignment. Key Responsibilities Run the end-to-end weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met Manage payroll inputs from the time & attendance system Maintain strong controls around payroll data, compliance, and audit trail Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries and stakeholder communication Identify opportunities for process improvement and make practical recommendations to the Finance Director Support any improvement projects that arise from the review...

RECFinancial are supporting an established Leicestershire client to recruit a Full-Time Credit Controller to join a stable finance team. Working 37.5 hours per week on a temporary basis. Reporting directly into the Accounts Team Leader, the new Credit Controller will work within a small credit control team looking after the ledger, playing a key role in managing the company’s receivables and reducing the ledger.  Commutable from Blaby, Enderby, Barwell, Wigston and all over Leicestershire. We are keen to hear from you if you are seeking a fresh challenge and a new opportunity. MAIN ROLE TEMPORARY CREDIT CONTROLLER: As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for the timely collection of outstanding payments by monitoring and managing a section of the financial ledger. This role requires you to be a proactive and collaborative member of the team, working alongside your core debt collection duties.  As well as being responsible for resolving invoice queries, raising credit...

An established firm of accountants based in Leicester, with a great reputation as an employer are looking for a Senior Accountant, to work out of their office in Leicester due to expanding workloads and growth of the firm. The role is open to part-time and full-time candidates and the salary is dependent on experience. The firm may hire up to a full Manager grade, for the right person. The firm can offer excellent long-term progression opportunities, as well as flexible working hours and hybrid working. Responsibilities: Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies independently and to a high professional standard. Review accounts preparation work completed by junior team members and provide clear, constructive feedback. Supervise, mentor, and train junior accountants and accounts assistants to support their technical development. Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries, request information, and maintain strong professional relationships. Complete file reviews and...

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract Location: Huntingdon (On-site) Salary: £32 - £35k + Benefits We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative business operating across multiple high-performance industries, offering real scope to develop and make an impact, with potential for a permanent role after the initial contract period. Reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes. Key Responsibilities Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including: Trial Balance Profit & Loss Balance Sheet Variance analysis with commentary Reconcile control accounts Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and...

Temporary Graduate Finance Trainee When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. The Original British Motorcycling Company Triumph Motorcycles is the Original British Motorcycling Company, designing, engineering and manufacturing iconic motorcycles that celebrate our heritage while embracing the future. We are seeking a temporary graduate finance trainee to join our finance team in Hinckley, which supports all areas of finance across our global operations, including accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, commercial finance, and group reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career finance professional to gain broad exposure within a complex, international business. Working in a centralised Group function, you’ll collaborate with teams across finance and engage with senior stakeholders, including the CEO and...

Join a well-established Housing Association in a critical, high-impact role where your expertise will immediately make a difference. This Management Accountant position offers the opportunity to step into a busy finance team at a pivotal time, providing hands-on support and stability during a period of change. Offered on an initial 6-month contract, this role provides both immediate impact and potential longer-term opportunity. You’ll be joining a fast-paced environment where your ability to hit the ground running is essential. As a Management Accountant, you’ll take ownership of key financial processes, ensuring month-end is delivered accurately and on time, while supporting the wider team with technical expertise and day-to-day guidance. Important: Social housing experience is essential for this role. Applications without this will not be considered. We’d love to hear from anyone with a background as a Management Accountant, Technical Accountant, or Finance Business Partner...

Finance Assistant Location: Brize Norton - 100% onsite Contract: Until June 2027 (likely extension) Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Rate: £32.00 per hour Umbrella / £23.92 per hour PAYE Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start) IR35: Inside IR35 The Role Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the planning, control, and financial steering of a UK‑based operational entity. This role will work closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller, providing analysis, insight, and day‑to‑day financial support to enable informed decision‑making at management level. You will play a key role in monitoring costs, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring financial accuracy across operational activities. This is a fully onsite role and would suit someone who enjoys working closely with senior finance stakeholders in a structured environment. Key Responsibilities Support the Financial Controller with operational cost analysis...

Role: Senior Auditor Type: Interim 3-month Contract Salary: £200 to £300 per day UMB (inside IR35) Hybrid: 1 to 2 days in the office (ideally) Location: Leicestershire Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Local Authority organisation to recruit a Senior Auditor on an interim basis. The responsibilities of the Senior Auditor will be: Delivering a programme of risk-focused internal audits across a range of council services Leading audit assignments from planning and scoping through to reporting and follow-up Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control arrangements Engaging with senior stakeholders to agree findings and practical recommendations Supporting with advisory work and investigations where required Ensuring work is completed within agreed deadlines and professional standards The ideal candidate for the Senior Auditor role will have: Demonstrable experience within a Local Authority internal audit function A strong grasp of...

We are seeking an experienced Business Rates Officer to join our Revenues service and support the effective administration, billing and collection of Non-Domestic Rates. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge of Business Rates who is confident working in a busy local authority environment and experienced in using Academy Systems. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Business Rates accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation and high standards of customer service. The role will involve working closely with colleagues across Revenues and Finance to maximise income collection and support local businesses. Key Responsibilities * Administer and maintain Business Rates accounts, including billing, amendments and reliefs * Process and apply Business Rates reliefs and exemptions in line with legislation * Undertake recovery action in accordance with council policies and statutory...