15 jobs found in Portsmouth

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established business operating in the construction sector, based in Fareham, Hampshire. Having grown steadily, the business is now investing in a wide-ranging finance systems and process improvement programme, and is looking for a Finance Systems & Transformation Accountant to lead it. This is a genuinely project-focused role rather than a business-as-usual finance seat, giving the successful candidate real ownership of a defined transformation programme from day one, working closely alongside the existing finance team. What will the Project Accountant role involve? Leading a finance system migration project, including data cleansing, testing, implementation and post go-live review, working closely with the finance team and external system providers Reviewing recommendations for system upgrades, additional modules and wider improvements to support seamless integration, stronger controls and better reporting Reviewing an existing...

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Fareham, Hampshire on a short-term basis, covering holiday leave for approximately 4 - 5 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to support a busy finance function during a key period, including year-end activity. What will the Temporary Payroll Assistant role involve? Supporting weekly and monthly payroll runs to ensure accurate and timely payments Processing weekly payroll  Assisting with monthly payroll  Supporting payroll year-end activities during March/April Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data Using Sage 50 for payroll processing and reporting Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders Suitable Candidate for the Temporary Payroll Assistant vacancy: Previous experience in a payroll position, ideally within a small to medium-sized organisation Working knowledge of both...

Payroll Officer - Winchester - Circa £38,000K 12 month FTC Benefits  Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Pension, Group Life, Private Medical, Bonus & Free subsidised parking Venture Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join a growing business in Winchester. This is a varied role combining HR administration, UK payroll, employee benefits and finance support, making it ideal for an experienced HR/payroll professional who enjoys working across multiple areas and takes pride in delivering accurate, confidential and high-quality support. You will be responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding, while taking ownership of the monthly payroll process and assisting with employee benefits, pensions and payroll-related finance activities. Key Responsibilities Act as a key point of contact for employee payroll, pay and benefits queries. Run the monthly payroll process using Sage Payroll, including data...

Chief Accountant - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a County Council to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead the Council's corporate and technical accounting function. This is a senior interim leadership assignment with responsibility for statutory reporting, financial governance and the management of a Chief Accountant's Team of up to 20 staff. What's on Offer Rate: £800 - £850 per day LTD Initial Contract: Until 28 February 2027 Full-time: 37 hours per week Hybrid: 2 days per week at County Hall in Cichester Start: 31 August 2026 / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will lead the Chief Accountant's Team, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate statutory reporting and effective technical accounting support across the Council. Key responsibilities: Leading and managing the Chief Accountant's Team of up to 20 staff. Leading the corporate closedown process and production of the annual Statement of Accounts....

An established retail business based in Verwood is seeking a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team for a six-week period. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee support, the organisation offers a welcoming environment within a growing sector. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in purchase ledger processes, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive setting. The team values efficiency, accuracy, and team cohesion, making it an engaging position for individuals looking to contribute positively during a temporary assignment. What will the Purchase Ledger Clerk role involve? Managing end-to-end purchase ledger processes, including invoice receipt, validation, and coding, ensuring timely and accurate processing Contacting suppliers directly to resolve payment or invoice queries efficiently, maintaining strong supplier relationships Supporting the finance team with preparation for weekly...

An innovative professional services organisation in central Guildford, Surrey is seeking additional temporary support on a 6 month contract within Accounts Payable and Expenses to support their busy finance team. Known for their commitment to transforming client delivery and embracing technology-driven solutions, this organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture that values operational excellence and professional growth. The roles offer a keen insight into a fast-evolving finance environment, with opportunities to work within a forward-thinking team during a period of significant transformation and process automation. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic project, you will be part of a company that values service quality and operational efficiency. What will the Accounts Payable and Expenses Coordinator role involve? Managing transactional support including processing payments and validating expense policies to ensure...

An innovative professional services organisation in central Guildford, Surrey is seeking additional temporary support on a 6 month contract within Accounts Payable and Expenses to support their busy finance team. Known for their commitment to transforming client delivery and embracing technology-driven solutions, this organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture that values operational excellence and professional growth. The roles offer a keen insight into a fast-evolving finance environment, with opportunities to work within a forward-thinking team during a period of significant transformation and process automation. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic project, you will be part of a company that values service quality and operational efficiency. What will the Accounts Payable and Expenses Coordinator role involve? Managing transactional support including processing payments and validating expense policies to ensure...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced, part-qualified Assistant Accountant to join a company based just outside of Horsham, West Sussex. The Bookkeeper - Assistant Accountant will join a small Finance team, supporting with financial analysis and monthly management accounts. This finance role is to start ASAP and will be working initially on a 3 month fixed term contract basis. Location: Outskirts of Horsham, West Sussex. Office based. Parking is available onsite Duration: 3 month fixed term contract Salary: £35-40K Hours: 8.30-5 / 9-5.30 Assistant Accountant duties: Process foreign currency invoices and payments Process daily bank transactions across Main, Deposit, Reserve, USD, and EUR accounts Monitor and maintain stock and stock reconciliations Manage the invoicing, accounts payable daily Weekly balance sheet reconciliations for all bank accounts Preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations Supporting month end management accounts Update and maintaining...

Morgan McKinley are eager to hear from Accounts Payable professionals available at short notice. We are supporting a well-established client based in Horsham, who are looking for temporary Accounts Payable support for up to 3 months. This is a hands-on role focused primarily on invoice approvals and payment processing. You'll be responsible for ensuring invoices are approved promptly, chasing outstanding approvals, and making sure everything is ready and sent through for payment. Key Responsibilities Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and track invoices through the approval process Chase internal stakeholders for outstanding invoice approvals Follow up on queries or issues preventing invoices from being approved Ensure approved invoices are processed and sent over for payment within agreed timescales Maintain accurate records of invoice approvals and payment status Liaise with internal teams and suppliers regarding invoice queries where required Help ensure the AP process runs...

Accounts Assistant - 12 MONTH FTC Our client is a leading logistics supplier delivering specialist services to clients across the UK and internationally. They're looking for a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their busy and friendly finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounting experience who wants to grow their career within a dynamic, expanding organisation. You'll support a wide range of accounting functions while also assisting with credit control, helping to maintain strong financial processes and healthy cash flow. Accounts & Financial Administration Manage day-to-day accounting activities using Sage 50 Process purchase and sales invoices in both UK and overseas currencies Reconcile bank accounts and company credit card statements Administer supplier bank verification procedures, including verbal and written confirmations Process employee expense claims Create remittances and liaise with suppliers...

Our client is seeking an experienced finance assistant to join their team for the next 3 months, to be considered you must be available immediately to start. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day finance function. Duties: Manage the finance inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries Process supplier invoices Invoice verification VAT coding Routing invoices for approval Process expenses Complete daily bank postings and assist with monthly bank reconciliations Process supplier and ad hoc payments Maintain accurate and well-organised finance records Requirements: Current experience using acocunting systems Experience using Sage 50 Accounts or a comparable accounting system Experience processing transactions in multiple currencies Strong purchase ledger experience Good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office. Excellent attention to detail AAT qualification or another relevant finance qualification.Please apply for a chance to be considered

Accounts Payable Assistant (Temporary Contract) Crawley | Hybrid Working | Up to £32,000 temporary equivalent A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team on a temporary contract. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with high volumes of transactions and can confidently manage supplier accounts while maintaining excellent levels of accuracy and service. You will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently and payments are made in line with agreed deadlines. Key Responsibilities Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received records Managing three-way matching processes and resolving discrepancies Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items Preparing and supporting regular payment...

Join a growing financial services organisation in Reading, Berkshire as a Project Accountant. This innovative firm values a collaborative culture, professional growth and a commitment to delivering excellence. With a dedicated team supporting strategic initiatives and project delivery, they are seeking a skilled individual to manage financial aspects of their projects and drive operational success. This role offers an excellent chance for career development within a dynamic environment that prioritises expertise and proactive thinking.  This role is offered initially on a 6 month contract basis with a view to become permanent.  What will the Project Accountant role involve? Overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking to support project goals Analysing project performance and providing actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders Ensuring project-related financial compliance and reporting accuracy Assisting with process...

VAT Consultant - Compliance (In-House) Location: Reading (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Onsite) Contract: 12 Months Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Umbrella) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager - International Tax Reporting & Compliance to join a high-performing international tax team responsible for managing all non-US tax matters across a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional with strong international corporate tax and tax reporting expertise to play a key role in tax compliance, tax provision reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar 2 requirements, and tax process transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Prepare quarterly US GAAP tax provisions in accordance with FAS109/FIN18. Prepare annual current and deferred tax true-up calculations. Maintain and monitor FIN48/FAS5 tax provisions. Prepare and review direct tax compliance obligations, including: Corporate tax returns Withholding tax filings Stamp duty returns...

Your New Company: A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced VAT Compliance Consultant to join its in-house Indirect Tax team. Operating across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, the business offers a fast-paced and collaborative environment where tax plays a key role in supporting global operations. Your New Role: As VAT Compliance Consultant, you will be responsible for managing indirect tax compliance activities across a number of international jurisdictions. Working closely with finance teams and external tax advisers, you will oversee the preparation and review of VAT returns, Intrastate declarations, sales and purchase listings, and other indirect tax filings. You will support VAT reconciliations, coordinate filing approvals and tax payments, assist with audit enquiries, investigate compliance exceptions, and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes within the tax function.This is a hybrid role based in the Reading area, offering...