30 jobs found in Royston

About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable Revenues and Benefits Manager (Local Taxation Lead) to provide interim cover for a vacant Revenues Manager post following the retirement of the substantive postholder. This is anl interim appointment responsible for maintaining the delivery of statutory local taxation services, including Council Tax and Business Rates (NNDR). The role requires a high level of specialist knowledge, operational leadership experience, and the ability to ensure continuity of service during a period of change. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage our client’s Local Taxation service, ensuring continuity, performance, and service stability * Oversee Council Tax, NNDR, and BID billing, collection, enforcement, and recovery * Manage annual billing cycles and year-end processes across all taxation streams * Ensure delivery of statutory Government returns including NNDR1, NNDR3, CTB1 and related submissions * Maintain...

Nicholas Howard have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to join a fast growing tech and defence client on an initial 3 month interim basis. As the business continues to scale, we are expanding the finance team and looking for a well rounded Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant to support on a wide range of responsibilites across operational finance. The ideal candidate will be flexible, used to working in fast paced and scaling environments, and where there is a need to be proactive and take the initiative to problem solve as well. You will get great exposure across Accounts Payable, day-to-day finance ops and process, reconciliations, expenses management, payroll support, on month-end activities, as well as supporting budgeting and forecasting. We are looking for positive and ambitious candidates with good technical/excel skills, keen to join an innovative and fast moving client. The role is hybrid in Cambridge, within easy reach of...

Job Title: Principal Property Surveyor Location: East of England / Hybrid Contract: 6-months ongoing Pay: Inside IR35 - £££ Negotiable DOE A local authority in the East of England is currently recruiting for an Interim Principal Property Surveyor on a contract basis. About the role : * To pro-actively manage and undertake general asset management and valuations of the Council’s land and property holdings, including the commercial investment and corporate portfolios. * To drive the performance of the Council’s commercial investment portfolio to maximise income, capital, redevelopment and investment opportunities. * To ensure that the Council’s commercial investment portfolio is well managed, maintained and competitive in the market

Are you immediately available? Are you an experienced Management Accountant?   We continue to support a nationwide organisation who now require additional support within the finance team, potentially up to a 6 month duration. As the Management Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our finance function, including: Preparing monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis. Providing insights on costs and driving cost-saving initiatives. Assisting with the year-end audit, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.  Key Requirements Part qualified finance professional (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A proactive approach to cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Confidence in solving complex problems with a logical mindset. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Systems Accountant on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert support and troubleshooting for financial systems Work closely with IT to resolve system-related issues Build and maintain reports using tools such as Business Objects, Crystal Reports, or similar Support ongoing system improvements and operational continuity Assist with handover to the incoming permanent postholderAbout You: Proven experience as a Systems Accountant, ideally in the public sector Strong background working with financial systems (experience with Civica Financials is highly desirable, but not essential) Demonstrable experience in report building and data analysis Advanced VBA skills Working knowledge of SQL and financial system infrastructure, with the ability to engage confidently with IT teams A proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsAbout Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent...

Are you the type of person who loves finance… but also loves variety in your day, solving problems, organising, supporting people, improving processes and becoming someone who can be relied on? This is not your typical Accounts Assistant position. Yes, you need a solid understanding on accounting principles. But this role is ideal for someone who is looking for a range of responsibilities, more involvement across a business, and the opportunity to grow into a hugely valued support person, within a brilliant team. You could be: Someone with an Accounts Assistant background wanting broader exposure Someone who has studied AAT and understands the key accounting principles but no longer wants a traditional finance path Someone who enjoys finance but also loves organisation, operations and problem solving Someone looking for a role where no two days look the same Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a genuinely fantastic business with a welcoming and long-standing team,...

Job title: Accounts Audit Assistant Location: Borehamwood Job Type: Temporary Contract Salary: £18–£22 per hour Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts & Audit Assistant professional to join a growing business based in Borehamwood. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and an interest in finance or audit processes. You will be working within an energetic team in a relaxed yet professional office environment. The successful candidate will use Xero on a daily basis and play a key role in supporting audit preparation. Key Responsibilities as an Accounts & Audit Assistant * Assist in preparing documents and records for internal and external audits * Review financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness * Organize and maintain audit files and documentation * Liaise with internal teams to gather required audit information * Provide general administrative support to the finance team * Ensure compliance with...

Interim Finance Manager Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid) Rate: £450 - £550 per day We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business in Chelmsford to appoint an Interim Finance Manager during a key period for the organisation. This is a broad, hands-on role offering a strong blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities, with exposure to joint ventures and close interaction with operational and commercial teams. The position will suit a proactive finance professional who can quickly take ownership and add value in a fast-paced environment. The Role Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Leading the month-end close process, including posting journals and ensuring accuracy of financial data Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Supporting cashflow management and oversight of cash books where required Budgeting, forecasting and...

Interim Accounts Payable Manager Location : Bedford Contract: Interim (3-6 months) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Day Rate: Competetive The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to support their finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining strong financial controls, and overseeing the timely processing of supplier payments. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement. Key Responsibilities - Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process - Manage, mentor, and support the AP team - Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments - Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures - Resolve supplier queries and build strong vendor relationships - Lead month-end close activities related to payables - Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies -...

Accounts Administrator Location: Brentwood Duration: This is a cover post for 3 weeks Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm Pay rate: £17.00 per hour We are looking for an accounts administrator to join our clients busy team for a 3-week period! Job Duties: * Manage day-to-day financial transactions. * Processing invoices. * Maintaining accounts payable. * Reconciling bank statements and supporting payroll. * Usage of the Xero system. Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received,...

Part‑Time Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist 3 days per week | 9am-5pm 📍 Brentwood We are looking for a friendly, capable payroll and bookkeeping professional who enjoys what they do and takes pride in getting the detail right. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes structure, values flexibility, and wants to be part of a supportive, down to earth team. 👋 About the role You will be handling payroll for a workforce of up to 100 people, alongside general bookkeeping duties to keep everything running smoothly. As well as payroll, you will help answer day to day bookkeeping and finance queries and get involved with VAT and tax return work. Experience with rental tax returns would be a real bonus, but not essential. ✅ We are looking for someone who: Has solid payroll experience for up to 100 employees Is confident with bookkeeping and understands VAT Can handle queries with calm professionalism Is comfortable preparing or assisting with tax returns Communicates...

Premier Work Support are looking for an experienced Payroll Data Entry Clerk to work for an established company based in Romford in Essex. The main duties will include entering payroll accurately for candidates on a daily basis whilst also preparing and issuing invoices. Maintain and update payroll records and be able to identify and resolve any data errors. You will be generating payslips maintaining compliance and regulatory requirements. Incoming calls and emails must be dealt with professionally and strong relationships built with clients and candidates. The ideal candidate would have experience in payroll data entry, demonstrate proficiency in Excel and data analysis and be able to assist in audits. This role is a temporary position however there may be an opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. You will be working Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5:00pm although an opportunity to do part time hours and hybrid working would be able to be discussed after a...

Interim Payroll & Employee Payments Lead – Contract Location: London (Hybrid) Contract length: 6 months Rate: £529.54 per day (Umbrella only) IR35: Inside An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Payroll & Employee Payments Lead to support a large public sector organisation during a critical period of payroll and ERP change. This is a senior oversight role focused on governance, assurance, and compliance within an in‑house payroll environment. It is not a payroll processing or data‑entry position. About you Suitable candidates will demonstrate: * Senior experience leading in‑house payroll functions in large organisations * Hands‑on SAP and SuccessFactors payroll experience (essential) * Public sector background with strong governance awareness * Detailed payroll knowledge including HMRC compliance, PSA, and year‑end processes * Experience overseeing complex payroll structures (weekly, four‑weekly, and/or monthly) * Experience supporting ERP...

Head of Payroll Stratford 6-month Contract - Hybrid £529.54 ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Head of Payroll on a 6 month contract. The role is responsible for delivery of elements of the end-to-end Employee Payments processes including payroll, expenses, and overtime payments The Role: Responsible for the scheduling and production of payroll across the organisation, ensuring all payrolls for the employees are accurate, produced within non-negotiable deadlines and are in accordance with both statutory and company rules Overall responsibility for the payroll systems, including overall performance, testing, issue resolution and working with the necessary cross-functional internal and external contacts to ensure the payroll system is fit for purpose Responsible for payroll accounting facility, ensure all payroll costs are reflected in the General Ledger. The accurate and timely processing of all payroll BACS transmissions to ensure...

Position: Assistant Management Accountant Contract Type: Temporary - ASAP Pay: £19-£21.50 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Stratford, London Adecco Romford & London East are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a friendly organisation based in Stratford. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to step into a commercially focused role with real ownership and visibility. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you'll take responsibility for key financial processes - supporting decision-making, improving performance, and ensuring strong financial control across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate management reporting, including performance analysis and variance commentary Own the monthly invoicing cycle and ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition Oversee financial controls across ledgers, including PO management and cost allocation Support cash flow forecasting and contribute to...

Job Title: Business Rates Officer (Temporary Position) Location: Newham, Greater London Rate: £21.41 PAYE Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in local government finance? Our client is seeking a dedicated Business Rates Officer to join their vibrant team! This temporary role is perfect for someone with a passion for customer service and a knack for numbers. Purpose of the Role: As a Business Rates Officer, you will play a crucial role in administering the billing, collection, recovery, and enforcement of Business Rates. Your work will ensure that income is maximised while providing top-notch customer service. Key Responsibilities: Administration: Manage the full process of valuation, billing, collection, and enforcement of Business Rates in line with legislation and council policies. Customer Service: Address customer inquiries through various channels, providing professional and timely advice on complex legislation and billing issues. Income...

We are seeking a meticulous Year End Accountant to support the property industry by managing year-end financial processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation in the property industry, known for its structured and professional approach. Operating as part of a medium-sized team, they are committed to delivering excellence in their field, with a focus on financial accuracy and compliance. Description Prepare and review year-end financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with auditors to facilitate an efficient year-end audit process. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure all entries are accurate and complete. Analyse financial data and provide insights to support decision-making. Identify and address discrepancies in financial records. Assist with the preparation of tax computations and submissions....

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Specialist with an Accounts Payable focus for our client's team on an initial 12-month, hybrid contract. This role maintains regional supply chain integrity and serves as the primary contact for vendor inquiries and invoice management to ensure budget compliance. Key Responsibilities Receive, organise, and key invoices into the AP system, ensuring all payments align with established budgets and policies. Support the Finance Manager and DFO with monthly and yearly accounting closes, providing critical ad-hoc reporting and analysis. Close out reconciling items, analyse discrepancies, and post necessary corrections to maintain accurate financial records. Administer all finance activities in accordance with GAAP, fund accounting principles, and internal best practices. Provide courteous and expeditious support to the Europe team, routing or resolving requests to ensure operational efficiency.Essentials Fluency in both German and English is...

Interim Technical Accountant | London | £400–£600/day | 6 Months I am partnering with a high growth insurance client, looking for a technical accountant, with interviews commencing as early as next week. Location: The City of London Site Presence: 3 to 5 days on site Rate: £400–£600/day Start: End of May 2026 | Duration: 6 months Interviews: Taking place next week! If you have experience in: • Posting and reviewing entries in Sage • Leading premium reconciliation processes • Cash and receivables management • Balance sheet reconciliations • Statutory reporting and technical accounting • Liaising directly with external auditors • Preparing and reviewing cash flow statements Think this might be an interest to you?

The Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger focus) will play a key role in managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. This 12 month temporary contract requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills. Client Details The company is recognised for its efficient and reliable services. It values precision and accuracy in its financial operations to support its growing client base. Please note that this is an office based role with onsite parking. Description Process and maintain accurate sales ledger records. Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively. Generate and distribute invoices to clients in a timely manner. Monitor and chase outstanding payments to ensure timely collections. Assist with preparing financial reports and statements as required. Support the accounting & finance department with administrative tasks. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial...