27 jobs found in Saffron Walden

Are you an experienced Management Accountant? Are you immediately available?   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...

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a growing team within the retail industry. This role in Cambridge involves supporting the finance department with essential accounting tasks to ensure smooth financial operations. Client Details Our client is a respected entity within the retail industry, known for its consistent growth and commitment to excellence. As a large organisation, they provide a collaborative working environment with opportunities to contribute directly to the success of the business. Description Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Manage accounts payable and receivable functions effectively. Reconcile bank statements and ensure accuracy in financial records. Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities. Maintain and update financial data in accounting software. Collaborate with the wider Accounting & Finance team to ensure compliance with regulations. Support audit...

Company Overview Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation based in Hertfordshire. With a strong operational footprint and a focus on customer delivery, the business is seeking experienced financial leadership to enhance both transactional finance efficiency and commercial decision-making. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to take ownership of the finance function, with a particular focus on strengthening transactional finance processes and driving commercial insight. This role will suit a finance leader who can operate strategically working closely wth the CEO while also improving day-to-day financial operations. You will play a critical role in stabilising, optimising, and scaling the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and actionable business intelligence to support growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight * Lead and manage the finance team, including accounts payable,...

Payroll Administrator £28,000 - £35,000 6-month FTC Are you an aspiring payroll a professional looking to provide additional support to the payroll team due to a busy period. Portfolio Payroll are proud to be exclusively representing a client who are a big player within the healthcare field. Job Overview You will be a key part of the payroll team assisting with the following. Day to Day Responsibilities: Processing in house monthly payrolls from start to finish Deal with various pay queries across the business Assist with various payroll projects Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience with in house payroll High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Payroll legislation knowledge High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working in a busy payroll department A fundamental...

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Interim - Senior Finance Business Partner Pay Rate £400 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location REMOTE - attendance in the office for meetings only - Usually once a month Description Key duties * Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity * Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year-end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business * Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money · CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study · Active...

Finance Assistant 9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract Location: St Albans | On-Site Hours:  Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum Legal Sector The Opportunity Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.   The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities. Key duties will include: ·Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions ·Preparing profit and loss schedules ·Reconciling bank statements ·Providing updates on fees delivered against targets...

Senior Finance Business Partner – Technical Bedford Borough Council Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside Start: Immediate Location: Bedford Rate: Submit CV with desired daily rate Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner (Technical) to lead on key statutory and technical finance functions within the authority. This is an urgent requirement for an immediate start. About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing and overseeing the Technical and Treasury team * Leading on the Annual Statement of Accounts, including hands‑on involvement with all tasks * Taking a lead position on Fixed Asset Accounting and ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations * Managing and coordinating the annual audit process * Providing expert technical accountancy advice across the organisation, supporting colleagues on all complex accounting matters Essential Requirements * Proven experience leading on Local...

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...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading business to recruit a Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant into their finance team on a 6-month FTC. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial reporting, controls, and working closely with the wider business. You will take ownership of key aspects of statutory and financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close, and help ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. The role will also involve working with senior stakeholders, supporting audit activity, and contributing to process improvements across finance. Responsibilities: Prepare accurate financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls. Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc finance projects where...

Join our client's team as a Bookkeeper! Location: Thamesmead (15 min walk from station) Contract Type: Temporary initially with the potential for a permanent role Working Pattern: Part Time, up to 28 hours per week Start: ASAP Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour Are you a numbers whiz? Do you thrive in a friendly and vibrant work environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a cheerful and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team in Thamesmead. What You'll Do: As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in keeping financial records organised and up to date. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers Processing invoices and managing accounts payable/receivable Reconciling bank statements and preparing financial reports Assisting with payroll and employee expense management Supporting the team with ad-hoc financial queries and analysis Who You Are: We're looking for someone who is not just...

Join our client's team as a Temporary Finance Assistant! Location: Woolwich Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: April 13, 2026 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30 min lunch) We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our client's dynamic team! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for detail, this could be the perfect role for you! If you have a DBS on the update system this would be an advantage. What You'll Be Doing: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include: Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims in line with trust policies and financial regulations. Verify invoice details, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers. Maintain and reconcile the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date, ensuring they are coded to the...

Payroll Manager City of London 9 Months Plus Fixed term contract £65,000 - £80,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Manager on a 9 months plus FTC basis. They are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to lead and evolve its payroll function across the business. This is a senior, strategic role for a true payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering closely with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders. Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the groups payroll strategy, ensuring operational excellence while driving transformation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Leading payroll operations across the group, with core responsibility within the UK. Managing and developing a small, high-performing payroll team. Designing and executing the payroll strategy, aligned with wider business objectives Owning and...

Payroll Accountant City of London 6-8 Months Fixed term contract £65,000 - £70,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Accountant on a 6-8 Months FTC basis. The role covers payroll accounting in the UK, and requires collaboration with a number of different stakeholders including the UK payroll and benefits teams and the various Finance teams, in particular within the UK. As well as being responsible for business-as-usual activity across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and post payroll related journals, ensuring accurate allocation to profit and loss, balance sheet, and accrual accounts. Own key HR/payroll balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation, including...

Senior Procurement Officer Central London 3-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Officer on a 3 month contract. The Role: Development of tender documentation from scratch (new contract, not a re-tender). Assess and recommend appropriate route to market (framework vs competitive flexible tender under PA23 thresholds). High stakeholder engagement with operational teams. Contract goes live in 2029; involvement is limited to readiness, engagement with Home Office/ESMCP groups, and early planning. Candidate to support facilitation of procurement activities. Requirements: Ability to manage difficult or complex suppliers and stakeholders Ability to self-manage and lead procurement processes end-to-end with no direct team support. Public sector procurement expertise Contracts management knowledge Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to operate independently Disclaimer:...

A great opportunity for an AR/Accounts receivable specialist to join this friendly transactional accounts team. This is a 3 month temporary cover, to start as soon as possible based in St Johns Wood. 9-5pm role with an hour for lunch; Monday to Friday with 3 days needing to be in the offices, 2 days can be remote working. Paying £18.13 per hour plus holiday pay – total of £20.32/ hour Reporting into Financial Accountant responsibilities include: * * Reconciling of Bank statements * Reconciling accounts at month end * All aspect relating to A/R – raising of sales invoices and chasing up payments * P11d’s preparation/management * Other ad hoc tasks from Financial Accountant, Financial Controller and AP/AR Manager * Using systems: Netsuite, Concur and Excel IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups to Professional Service organisations. We have a great...

Payroll Administrator Temp till find perm replacement Salary £32,000 - £35,000 Payroll Administrator £17-£20PH Part time 3 days a week Sole role 200 people on the monthly payroll Start ASAP 3 days in office in London 51367SB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Project Manager - Client Implementation (Asset Owner) Contract Length: 9 months Location: London Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office Rate: Competitive, market‑aligned Role Overview An experienced Project Manager is required to join a Client Implementation Practice supporting a high‑priority initiative within the Asset Owner space. This role focuses on managing the transition of complex client implementation activities onto back‑office platforms and contributes to the successful delivery of an in‑flight programme. The role is both client‑facing and internally focused, working closely with external clients as well as internal technology and operational teams. It requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and offers exposure across multiple business areas and senior stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end client implementation and transition activities onto back‑office platforms Act as a key interface with external clients throughout...

Job Advertisement: Accounting Assistant / Associate Are you ready to kickstart your career in accounting? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in London, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant / Associate to join their team! About the Role: As an Accounting Assistant / Associate, you will play a vital role in the financial operations of the organisation. You'll assist in implementing processes and controls while ensuring compliance with key regulations. Collaborating closely with the Regulatory Accountant, you'll help initiate and manage various accounting functions that drive the business forward. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) Support:- Process vendor invoices and staff expenses as the first line of accounting operations. - Maintain and improve operational process sheets for vendors. - Input data into the AP database using Oracle Accounting, ensuring billing accuracy and obtaining necessary approvals. - Initiate payment runs...

I am currently recruiting for an External Auditor to join a central government organisation. The role is hybrid but can be fully remote for the right person. The rates are negotiable and the role will last for 3-6 months. Job Specification Deliver audits that meet the clients quality standard Prepare audit methods Assist audit fieldwork to ensure delivery on time Summarise evidence and analysis Draft clear, concise accurate documentation and findings Formulate conclusions and constructive recommendations Build and maintain professional working relationships and address any relationship difficulties Organise own work according to the audit work plan and schedule Keep up to date and undertake professional development as agreed with managerThe ideal candidate will need to have an accountancy qualification from a recognised UK body. They will need to have at least 2 years external audit experience to be considered. If you are interested, please get in touch