46 jobs found in Reading

Test Analyst – Oracle HCM Payroll Up to £325pd Inside IR35 Reading - Hybrid, 2-3 days WFO/week 12 months+ contract Job Description: • 4–8 years overall testing experience with at least 2–3 years in Oracle HCM UK Payroll testing. • Strong experience in Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll (UK) testing. • Good understanding of UK Payroll processes, including PAYE, National Insurance (NI), pensions, statutory payments, and year-end processing. • Experience in functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT testing. • Ability to create and execute test scenarios, test cases, and defect management activities. Mandatory Skills: Knowledge of Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Absence Management, and Time & Labor

To provide payroll expertise and operational support during a major HR and payroll transformation programme, ensuring payroll continuity, compliance, and service excellence. The role will help stabilise payroll operations as employee data management activities transition from local processes and ADP iHCM to SAP SuccessFactors, while supporting key payroll improvement initiatives and legislative changes. Client Details PageGroup (recruitment consultancy) World leading recruitment firm, operating in more than 30 countries FTSE 250 listed business, employing more than 6,000 employees 1200 headcount in the UK, 150 headcount in MEA Core disciplines: Accounting & Finance, Sales, Procurement & Supply Chain, Engineering, Customer Service, Secretarial and more Key Brands: Michael Page, Page Outsourcing, Page Executive Description Key Responsibilities: Interim Payroll Specialist (FTC) Payroll Operations · Deliver accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing for UK...

3-Month Contract with potential extension (Hybrid) PE-Backed Growth Business Reading | 2-3 days per week in the office A private equity-backed business experiencing significant growth and transformation are looking for an experienced Interim Billing Specialist/Manager to support a critical finance and billing improvement project. Reporting directly to the UK CFO, you will play a key role in reviewing, documenting and improving the reconciliation process between our operational booking platform and financial accounting systems. This is a hands-on assignment ideally suited to someone with strong billing, revenue, aged debt and process improvement experience who enjoys investigating issues, implementing solutions and leaving behind robust, scalable processes. Key Responsibilities: Billing & Reconciliation Review and validate reconciliations between the booking platform and the ERP system Investigate, identify and resolve outstanding reconciling items Work closely with...

Are you an experienced Financial Reporting professional available at short notice and looking for your next interim challenge? We are partnering with an established and diversified, multi-site organisation, based in Surrey, to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team during a significant period of transformation, where your technical expertise and leadership will make an immediate impact.  This assignment offers the chance to take ownership of financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support key finance initiatives within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust reporting while helping to deliver ongoing business change. What will the Interim Financial Reporting Manager role involve? Leading the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with UK accounting...

DV Cleared PMO Support Office - Finance Reporting (Contractor) Location: Basingstoke (BSN01) On-site | ASAP start, until 31/05/2027 Rate: £500/day Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for a PMO Finance Specialist to support their programme's financial governance and reporting. This role involves ensuring accurate financial data, supporting decision-making, and maintaining compliance with contractual and organisational standards. You will work closely with Programme Managers, Finance, Commercial, and PMO teams across the project lifecycle. What you'll be doing: * Ensure timely, accurate billing submissions and maintain traceability from Agile delivery to invoicing * Provide robust financial governance and audit evidence * Identify and resolve financial discrepancies early * Support revenue management, billing plans, and customer charging activities * Produce financial reports, dashboards, and management information for stakeholders * Validate timesheet submissions and...

Assistant Accountant Basingstoke, Hybrid Working 5 - 6 month FTC Want more than just month-end? Venture Recruitment Partners is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant into its high-performing finance team on a fixed term basis.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting with data analysis, problem-solving and process improvement. The Opportunity Working within a global finance function, you'll play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet ownership and financial controls across multiple international entities. Alongside your accounting responsibilities, you'll analyse large volumes of financial data, identify trends and support initiatives that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and business performance. Key Responsibilities • Support month-end close and reporting activities • Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations • Analyse...

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake a highly focused project assignment within a complex, multi-entity organisation. Rather than a traditional business-as-usual Financial Controller position, this role will concentrate on strengthening core financial processes, developing robust forecasting models and improving visibility across the balance sheet, intercompany accounting and group recharge arrangements. The successful candidate will be a technically strong, hands-on finance professional who enjoys building effective financial frameworks and delivering sustainable improvements within a changing environment. Job Title: Financial Controller Job Type: Temporary Location: Farnborough – hybrid working, two days per week in the office Salary: £30 - £35.00 per hour Reference no: HT16117 Financial Controller – Benefits Hybrid working, with two days per week in the office Opportunity to deliver a significant finance transformation...

Accounts Payable Assistant – Urgently Required 3-Month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 Pro Rata Uxbridge | Hybrid Working Ideal Start Date: ASAP 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 ASAP. 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 Successful Candidate Will Have Previous...

Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supported a leading international Services business, based in Guildford, in their search for a Senior Management Accountant on a 9 month temporary basis. £(Apply online only) per day Hybrid working Key Responsibilities include: Maintaining the bank accounts, processing and performing monthly reconciliations Prepayments, accruals and other general ledger journal entries Review monthly payment runs with cashflow summary Submission of monthly payroll updates and review of reports before final submission Maintaining the fixed asset register Preparing and developing monthly management reports Annual audit, financial control and process compliance Key Skills/Experience include: Qualified accountant Commercial acumen, analytical with desire to support business growth and change management Knowledge of general accounting procedures and standards Experience of month end and compliance reporting All applicants must have the right to work in...

We're working with a leading international services business to recruit a Finance Assistant for their Professional Services team on a temporary basis. You'll play a key role in the accurate, timely processing of expenses, payments and data for a portfolio of global clients, supporting everything from account setup to international payment administration. Key Details: Location: Guildford (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000–£34,000 Contract: 6 Month FTC Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial and expense data, reconciling across multiple technology platforms Support the client funding process, including requesting and processing approved payments Assist with new client account setup and system access across platforms Manage complex payments for international assignees, including key complex client accounts Prepare client invoicing and reporting, ensuring correct fees are applied and deadlines are met About You: Experience in financial administration,...

Assistant Payroll Manager, Oxfordshire £19p/h - £22 p/h Supports the Payroll Manager in delivering an accurate, compliant and efficient payroll service across UK payroll operations. Acts as deputy to the Payroll Manager, supervises payroll activities, supports payroll projects, and ensures timely and accurate payroll delivery. Mission To support the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll services across multiple UK payrolls, ensuring employees are paid correctly, payroll legislation is adhered to, and continuous improvements are implemented. Main Activities Accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls for approximately 500 employees and support for additional UK and EMEA payrolls as required. Process salary changes, overtime, bonuses, deductions, statutory payments, pensions and auto-enrolment activities. Validate payroll data, perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, journals and balancing control accounts. Support compliance with UK payroll...

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...

A growing organisation with a focus on innovation and operational excellence is seeking an experienced  Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Located in Hamble, the company operates across multiple sectors with multiple international locations, fostering a collaborative culture committed to development and efficiency. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to global financial operations, support key projects, and develop your accounting skills within a dynamic environment. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and onsite parking. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? Supporting the finance team in monitoring and analysing expenditure across multiple UK and international cost centres, helping to drive financial insight Reconciling manufacturing accruals and prepayments, and assisting with variance analysis, contributing to accurate financial reporting Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts,...

Senior Finance Officer - Harrow PAYE: £300 per day Hybrid 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE Children social care environment and Council experience essential The post exists to provide accountancy support and advice as appropriate to the section worked in including: Undertake budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work; Provide a range of professional financial support, advice and information to budget managers and more senior members of the Finance Division; To complete financial and statistical returns and grant claims;  To operate appropriate financial systems and administration for specific services areas. To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division’s transformation and improvement agenda. Essential criteria a)       Up to date relevant knowledge of accounting practices preferably in the public sector. b)      Working knowledge of using of computerised financial systems, ideally SAP...

Service Accountant Harrow £475 – 500 per day Full time Key Responsibilities To provide professional financial advice and support to a service Division or Directorate based on a sound understanding of the business and the regulatory/accounting regime. To co-ordinate both the revenue and capital budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work for the relevant service area. To forge an excellent working relationship with the service directorate, whilst maintaining professional integrity and not compromising on financial best practice. To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division’s transformation and improvement agenda. Generic Duties To demonstrate a commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the ability to understand and implement the policy in relation to the job responsibilities To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s health and...

Role title: Senior Finance Officer (Housing Revenue Account) Location: Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Contract: 6 months Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) About the Role: London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support to the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of housing services while supporting strategic decision-making that directly impacts tenants and the Council's long-term housing delivery objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting the effective management of housing income streams, including rent and service charge setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert financial analysis and business...

Job Title: Customer Service Officer - Council Tax & Housing Benefits Location: Ealing, W5 2HL - Hybrid working (2 days Office, Tuesdays & Wednesdays) Hourly rate £20.96 PAYE / £27.33 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start We are looking for a Council Tax & Housing Benefit Customer Service Officer to join our Customer & Transactional Services team. In this customer-focused role, you will be the first point of contact for residents, providing expert advice and support on Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support enquiries. You will play a key role in helping customers understand their accounts, manage payments, access benefits and utilise online services. Key Responsibilities Handle a high volume of telephone and customer enquiries relating to Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. Provide clear, accurate and professional advice...

Are you looking to take the next step in your management accounting career? Our client, a well-established organisation based in Winchester, Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their friendly and supportive finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your management accounting skills in a collaborative environment, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities and the chance to join a respected organisation with a positive and inclusive culture. What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve? Supporting the preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports to aid business decision-making Maintaining accurate financial records using Open Accounts and Excel, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards Accruals and...

HR & Payroll Administrator Monday – Friday 08:00am – 16:30pm £15.00 per hour London - NW10 ASAP Start Temporary with potential to be made permanent after 12 successful weeks We are looking for an organised and people-focused HR & Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has excellent attention to detail, and is looking to develop their career within Human Resources. As a key member of the HR team, you will play an important role in supporting employees throughout their journey, from onboarding new starters to maintaining employee records and assisting with payroll and attendance processes. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR department. Maintain accurate employee records and personnel...

Think Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their team on an initial 9-month fixed term contract to directly support the Head of Finance. This role comes with so much verity, you will be working directly alongside an experienced Head of Finance, gaining exposure across a wide range of responsibilities whilst becoming an integral part of the team. Why this opportunity? You'll be joining a long-standing finance team where knowledge is shared, development is encouraged and new ideas are valued. With many long standing members, its real reflection of the culture and environment they've built. Whilst this is a fixed-term contract, you'll receive excellent exposure across finance, as well as other areas of the business, with the opportunity to develop skills in areas such as VAT, payroll and legal finance, even if you haven't worked in those areas before. The...