36 jobs found in Saffron Walden

Group Financial Accountant Cambridge (2 days in the office) 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract £60,000 - £65,000 Our client is a highly respected international organisation seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working within a collaborative, high-performing finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, statutory accounts, technical accounting and financial control in a complex, multi-entity environment. Working alongside an experienced finance leadership team, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate month-end reporting, supporting statutory reporting requirements and providing technical accounting expertise across the business. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities - Prepare monthly group consolidation journals and support...

Credit Controller – 8 month FTC A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established distribution company based in Stevenage on an 8-month fixed-term contract with potential to go permanent. In this busy and varied role, you will take ownership of collecting invoices in line with agreed payment terms, working closely with customers and internal teams to resolve queries quickly and professionally. You will need to be confident on the phone, highly organised, detail-focused and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. What you’ll be doing: * Take ownership of collecting invoices in line with agreed payment terms. * Process invoices, credit notes and RMAs accurately and on time to support strong cash collection. * Resolve customer queries promptly by liaising with teams across the business. * Raising manual invoices and credit notes to customers. * Running credit checks for the opening of new accounts...

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract Location: Huntingdon (On-site) Salary: £32k - £38k + 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...

NLB Solutions are working with an organisation that are looking to recruit for a Finance Officer that has experience of processing accounts payables invoices and deal with any issues proactively. The business have a fully remote working policy but have regular meetings in St Albans, Watford or Hemel. The Finance Officer will report into a Purchase Ledger Manager that has been instrumental in making the team operate effectively and efficiently in the requirements of the business. The role is to work as part of team of 4 and is supported by an individual that offers mentorship and development. The role will mainly be process driven but will need someone proactive and with good communication skills. An individual with at least 2 or 3 years of experience as a minimum is required to make a success of this opportunity. Duties: • Invoices are processed accurately, queries are resolved and reconciliations completed in line with specific timeframes. • All funds received into bank accounts...

Finance Assistant - FTC | St Albans | Up to £33k Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for maternity cover, 9-12 months. You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. What’s in it for you? · Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience · Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, office based · 25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period) · Subsidised parking Key responsibilities: · Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions · Prepare profit and loss schedules · Reconcile bank statements · Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target · Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions · Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof · Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof · Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed · Provide administrative support during budget preparation ·...

Finance Business Partner – Corporate Services The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and value for money, the organisation offers a supportive environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Corporate Services directorates, including functions such as HR, Finance and Governance. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable producing month-end accounts while providing financial insight to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to quickly add value within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and balance sheet...

Finance Business Partner – Housing Services The organisation is a purpose-led housing provider committed to delivering safe, affordable homes and high-quality services to its customers. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, continuous improvement and delivering value for money, it offers a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Housing Services directorate, partnering with teams across Neighbourhoods, Lettings and Income. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable managing month-end processes while providing financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly...

Payroll Administrator Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 4 days office, 1 day home) Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 Contract: 3–6 Month Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy in-house payroll team supporting the monthly payroll for a large UK business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced environment, working with the recently implemented Workday Payroll system and supporting payroll operations during a key period of change. Please note: Workday Payroll experience is essential for this role. Key Responsibilities * Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery * Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, benefits, statutory payments and variable pay * Manage payroll reconciliations, third-party payments, pension deductions and payroll reporting * Respond to payroll queries from employees, HR, Finance, HMRC and...

Interim TRAC Accountant (Higher Education) £450–£500 per day (Inside IR35) 2 days per week onsite – Monday & Wednesday We are recruiting for an experienced Interim TRAC Accountant to support a leading Higher Education institution with the end-to-end delivery of its annual Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) return. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a strong university finance background who can take ownership of the TRAC process while working closely with Finance, Planning, Research, and academic stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Own the end-to-end delivery of the annual TRAC return, ensuring compliance with all TRAC guidance and submission deadlines. * Lead the planning, preparation, validation, and reconciliation of TRAC data to the statutory accounts. * Review and maintain TRAC methodologies, including indirect cost allocations, academic workload planning, estates costs, and Full Economic Costing (FEC). * Work closely with...

Are you an ACCA/ACA/CIMA newly qualified financial accountant, or finalist with relevant experience? * Do you have financial accounting, and controls experience or alternatively, an auditor looking to make the first move out of practice? * Are you available and looking for an exciting and challenging interim assignment? This well-known and high-profile organisation is looking to recruit an experienced interim Financial Accountant for this 12-month contract and will support with the financial control, reconciliation of the balance sheet, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager your daily duties will include: * Manage the year end closing process, including closely monitoring the posting of year end journals and audit adjustments * Ensure the implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures – performing relevant tasks in relation to the balance sheet * Monitoring and forecasting cash flow...

Job Title: IT Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst Location: London Rate: £200 per day (Inside IR35) OR 40,000 GBP/Annum Inside IR 35 Duration: 1-year contract Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Role We are seeking a detail-oriented IT Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst to join a large-scale enterprise environment. You will take ownership of the full hardware lifecycle-from procurement and deployment to refresh and e-waste-for assets including PCs, iPhones, and iPads. The primary focus of this role is maintaining a highly accurate ServiceNow CMDB and ensuring data integrity across various platforms. Key Responsibilities Full Lifecycle Management: Manage hardware from procurement tracking and receiving to tagging, deployment, refresh cycles, and certified e-waste disposal. CMDB Data Integrity: Maintain and reconcile asset records across ServiceNow CMDB, Flexera, and active discovery tools to ensure audit readiness. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with department heads and...

Your new company A leading global organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its high-performing Technology Finance team. Working within a complex, fast-paced environment, you will partner with senior technology leaders to provide financial insight, commercial support and strategic guidance across a large-scale infrastructure function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in technology, innovation and operational excellence. Your new role As a Senior Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior technology stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial performance. You will lead budgeting and forecasting activities across operating and capital expenditure, provide detailed financial analysis and modelling, and deliver insight into business performance. The role will also involve investment appraisal, capital allocation, vendor commercial support, reporting improvements and...

Project Finance Controller Location: Remote Day Rate: £175.00 per day PAYE / £236.56 Umbrella Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to combine project finance, business partnering, and operational delivery within a fast-paced renewable energy environment? We're seeking a Project Finance Controller to join a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, supporting a portfolio of onshore wind service projects across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on partnering with operational teams, delivering financial insight, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and profitably. The Opportunity As a Project Finance Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in the commercial execution and financial control of renewable energy service projects. Working closely with Commercial Project Managers and operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial...

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Specialist for a temp to contract opportunity; the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. Payroll Specialist Temp to contract - £20 - £22 ph (£40 - £45k when on contract) Based - Fenchurch Street - 3 days in the office / 2 days at home 40 on the payroll using Bright pay - Desirable Contract will be between 9 - 11 months Monthly outsourced Will look at full time and part time - they can be given ad hoc hr/finance responsibilities Someone to take full accountability of the payroll Our client is looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, so if you have Bright pay experience, please apply today! 51973EB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a leading international insurance business as an FP&A Manager. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance analysis, management reporting and strategic decision-making across a complex EMEA operation. You will also play a key role in financial modelling, process improvement and driving commercial insight. Your new role Key responsibilities include: Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial support and commercial insight. Deliver budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes across business units. Produce management reports, board packs and financial commentary for senior stakeholders. Analyse business performance, identify trends and recommend actions to improve results. Challenge and support business units on financial performance and strategic initiatives. Develop financial models...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Finance Officer on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: Finance Officer Contract Duration: 3 Months Hours Per Week: 35 Work Pattern: Hybrid - Twice in a week to Office. Job Details: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to support the processing and reconciliation of funding payments to schools. The role requires strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, and the ability to communicate effectively with schools and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Processing funding and supplier payments accurately and within agreed timescales • Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies • Maintaining accurate financial records and payment schedules • Communicating with schools regarding payments, queries, and financial information • Updating and maintaining SAP records and financial data • Supporting reporting and administrative finance tasks as required • Ensuring compliance with financial procedures...

We're recruiting for a Project Accountant to join a flagship rail infrastructure programme delivering the next generation of Piccadilly Line trains as part of the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme (DTUP), on a 14 month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing finance team supporting one of the UK's most significant engineering projects. You'll work closely with project managers, commercial teams and finance colleagues, providing accurate financial information that drives key business decisions and supports the successful delivery of a complex, multi-million-pound programme. If you're a proactive, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working in a project environment, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Project Accountant, you'll take ownership of key financial activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting and financial control. Your responsibilities will include: Managing month-end...

Interim Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract) Remote (with travel) | C£400 per day | 6-Month Contract Are you an experienced Financial Accountant looking for your next interim assignment? We're working with a leading international organisation undergoing a significant finance transformation programme and are seeking a technically strong accountant to support key governance and process improvement initiatives across its Ireland and Benelux operations. This is a predominantly remote role, with regular fully expensed travel to a single site in Ireland (approximately 7-8 visits per month) and occasional travel to the London office. The Opportunity You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving balance sheet integrity and supporting wider finance transformation and IPO readiness initiatives. This is a hands-on assignment where you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by embedding robust processes and improving financial governance. Key...

Senior Payroll Officer London | Hybrid Working I'm recruiting for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a large and well-established public sector organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of the full payroll life-cycle within a complex organisation, whilst playing a key role in payroll systems, compliance and continuous improvement. The Role You'll be responsible for: Managing the end-to-end payroll production cycle Ensuring payroll accuracy and statutory compliance Payroll reconciliations and General Ledger balancing HMRC year-end processes and statutory reporting Supporting pension administration (including public sector pension schemes) Leading Oracle Payroll testing, upgrades and system improvements Mentoring Payroll team members Driving payroll process improvements and resolving complex payroll queries. What We're Looking For ✔ Proven end-to-end payroll experience ✔ Hands-on Oracle Payroll experience...