110 jobs found in Southampton

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professional to join a busy manufacturing company on a short-term contract basis. This role is focused on resolving a high volume of invoices and bringing structure and accuracy to a fast-paced finance function. Key Responsibilities: Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Clear aged backlog and resolve outstanding invoice queries Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to resolve issues Ensure purchase ledger records are up to date and well organised Support improvements to processes and documentation within the AP function Key Requirements: Proven experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger roles Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workloads Experience resolving complex invoice queries and discrepancies Confident communicator with good organisational skills Key details: Location:...

Join a growing SME based in Totton, Hampshire, that are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 6 month fixed term contract to cover a maternity contract.  What will the Accounts Assistant role involve? Supporting daily finance functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency Assisting with routine financial documentation and data entry in Sage Contributing to month-end processes and financial reporting Providing essential support to the finance team during busy periods and team absence, ensuring smooth workflow Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy: Previous experience in transactional finance duties, preferably using Sage or similar accounting software Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a busy environment Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving Additional benefits and information for...

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a long established, family-owned business. With a strong reputation locally and a loyal customer base, this organisation combines commercial ambition with a genuinely people first culture. The Finance Manager position offers a broad, hands-on role within a closeknit management team. It will suit a commercially minded accountant who is available immediately or on short notice. What will the Temporary Finance Manager role involve? Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting Leading year end accounting processes and liaising with external advisors where required Building, maintaining and reviewing forecasts, including cash flow planning Overseeing sales and purchase ledgers, supplier payments and bank reconciliations Managing payroll processes Ensuring compliance with VAT, PAYE and pension submissions Preparing clear monthly performance reports and working with department...

We’re on the lookout for an Accounts Assistant to join an expanding finance team in the manufacturing industry on a contract basis. This is a chance to play a behind-the-scenes role in a world-class organization aiming to make history. You'll be joining a high-performance business, driven by the mindset of excellence, precision, and winning! What You’ll Be Doing: You’ll be at the heart of the finance operations, working closely with a small team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Responsibilities include: Processing high-volume Accounts Payable invoices quickly and accurately Managing credit card reconciliations and supplier queries Supporting month-end processes Various reconciliations Assisting with purchase order processing, bank reconciliations, and supplier statement matching Ensuring financial records are immaculate and audit-ready Who You Are: This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment and wants to be more...

We are seeking an immediately available, qualified Management or Financial Accountant to join on a short-term contract in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly embed themselves and take ownership of key finance processes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations - Take ownership of resolving legacy issues and ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and up to date - Support the transition and alignment of financial data across systems, ensuring consistency and integrity - Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, including review and resolution of aged balances - Manage bank reconciliations, payments, and provide clear visibility on cash positions - Strengthen processes and controls to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and overall financial governance Key Requirements: - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA /...

CMA Recruitment Group are recruiting for an esteemed organisation operating in the public sector, based on the outskirts of Havant, Hampshire who are seeking a dedicated Payroll Assistant to join their supportive payroll team to cover maternity leave.  This organisation prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture focused on service excellence and staff development. Offering flexible hybrid working, a proactive environment, and opportunities for professional growth, this could be your next step towards a rewarding career in payroll. What will the Payroll Assistant role involve? Supporting the accurate processing of employee pay, pension contributions, and benefits in line with current legislation and organisational policies Assisting with payroll administration for TUPE transfers and upcoming employee movements Maintaining payroll records, ensuring sensitive data is protected and compliant with GDPR Collaborating with HR and payroll colleagues to ensure smooth payroll...

An established PE-backed international business is seeking a technically strong Interim Financial Controller to take ownership of a complex overseas finance function during a period of transition and stabilisation. This is not a “business as usual” finance role. The successful candidate will inherit a fragmented international finance structure with incomplete records, inconsistent processes, ongoing audit activity, and multiple entities requiring hands-on financial oversight and clean-up work. The role requires a fully qualified accountant who is comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, rolling up their sleeves where needed, and bringing control and clarity to overseas finance operations. What will the Interim Financial Controller role involve? Taking ownership of overseas finance operations across multiple international entities with varying levels of financial control and process maturity Managing a combination of hands-on financial work and oversight of outsourced...

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a high‑growth, private equity‑backed organisation to recruit a Tax Manager into a well‑established group finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional looking to step into a broad, visible role within a dynamic and evolving business, offering genuine exposure to senior stakeholders and future progression. Working closely with the Group Head of Tax & Treasury, you’ll play a key role across tax compliance, reporting and project work, supporting the wider business as it continues to grow across the UK and Europe. What will the Tax Manager role involve? Preparation and review of UK corporation tax returns and oversight of outsourced compliance Supporting group tax reporting under IFRS / UK GAAP Involvement in a variety of tax projects, including transfer pricing, R&D and BEPS‑related work Supporting tax governance, risk and policy documentation Working with external advisers and...

Our prestigious client based in modern spacious offices in Poole is looking for a Credit Controller to join the busy office-based Finance team. This is initially for a 3-month short term contract with the potential to go permanent. Purpose of Credit Controller role: Effectively manage and control debts. Responsible for collecting invoices and ensure that credit given to customers is monitored whilst providing excellent customer service. Job Responsibilities for Credit Controller: * Act as a main point of contact for customer account queries * Reconciliation, managing customer portals and integration * Review new and existing accounts for creditworthiness, setting or suggesting appropriate terms and credit limits, considering previous history, credit agency and trade references and other relevant sources of information * Effectively review, manage and collect customer accounts, prioritising to maximise cash flow whilst minimising risk exposure (bad debts) * Resolve invoice...

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...

We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Payroll & Bookkeeper Administrator for a temporary to permanent role working part time, 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 & Bookkeeper Administrator Part Time - 22.5 hours a week Temp to perm - £30,000 FTE Based in Frome - BA11 (office based) 60 different payrolls - but only small System - Payroll Manager Good self-management & organisation skills Bookkeeping experience is desirable but happy to teach Will be posting journals This will be 22.5 hours a week, but very flexible on hours and days. Our client is looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running. 51350EBR1 INDPAYS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Currently working with a Swindon-based manufacturer on a 4 month interim Financial Controller position. This role is helping backfill a stop-gap within the finance team whilst the directors recruit for a permanent appointment. Key requirements: - Proven experience operating as an Interim Financial Controller - Experience managing and supporting finance teams - Oversight of month-end processes and audits (reviewing rather than leading) - Strong technical accounting capability, including tax and VAT matters This role will be on a hybrid basis (2 days on, 3 days off) and will be Inside IR35! Please feel free to get in touch if this looks of fit

12 month FTC with strong possibility of becoming permanent Hybrid working – 2 days office / 3 days remote I’m working with a large, established business that is looking to bring in a Tax Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. There is a strong possibility that the role could become permanent, so it could be a good option for someone who is open to a contract but would ideally like something longer term. The working pattern is also very flexible, with only two days a week required in the office and the rest working remotely. The role would suit someone with UK corporation tax experience, either from practice or industry. You don’t need to have done everything in the job spec before, but you will need to be comfortable working with tax computations, tax reporting, reconciliations and financial data. The role will include: * Preparing corporation tax calculations and supporting schedules * Pulling together information for tax reporting * Reviewing accounting data...

We seek an experienced Finance Manager to cover a 12-month maternity contract for our client This is a full time role, intially working from the offices in Haywards Heath but with the option to work hybrid at a later date. Monday to Friday 37.5h week. Role Purpose This is a key role within the business, responsible for the effective management, reporting, and control of project financial information. Reporting to the Associate Commercial Manager, the role will work closely with Project Team Leads, Finance Business Partners, the Operations Director, and the Commercial Director – Growth & Strategy. This position will play a central role in invoicing, forecasting, and month‑end processes, while also providing day‑to‑day line management support to the Business Support Assistant. Main Responsibilities Project & Commercial Finance * Create and maintain project records within the system, this includes adding fees, inputting programme dates, and updating resource profiles...

Finance Assistant Brize Norton (100% onsite) Contract until June 2027 (with potential extension) 35 hours per week | 4.5‑day working pattern About the role We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team at Brize Norton, supporting a key Airbus Military UK subsidiary. Working closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller, you'll play an important role in helping the business understand, control and optimise its financial performance. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, collaborating with operational teams, and providing meaningful financial insight to support informed decision‑making. If you have strong finance fundamentals and enjoy working in a structured, fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing As Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Supporting the Financial Controller with day‑to‑day financial operations, including cost control, forecasting and reporting...

Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for an Assistant Management Accountant to work on the behalf of our Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position to work on an ongoing contract. KEY ACCOUNTABILITES: • As Assistant Tax Accountant, you will report to the Senior Tax Manager assisting with the monthly compliance around UK and International Indirect tax reporting and Employer duty compliance for the Leonardo UK Ltd legal entity. • You will be an integral part of the tax team supporting the day-to-day tax matters which typically include VAT and overseas equivalents, PAYE and other ad hoc duties. Typical tasks will include: - • Preparation of monthly UK and International VAT returns • Perform monthly reconciliations on all Employee Benefits in Kind with any irregularities investigated and followed up. • Assist with P11d, PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations, statistical returns and ad hoc requests for information. •...

Senior Finance Manager - 12‑Month FTC London | £355 PAYE / £480 Umbrella | Global Media Organisation A leading global media and entertainment company is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join its UK & Ireland Finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is a high‑impact role supporting commercial decision‑making across advertising, content licensing, affiliate revenue and new business opportunities. You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders, deliver high‑quality FP&A outputs, and collaborate with global teams to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting and financial insight. Key Responsibilities Lead FP&A for the UK Networks P&L, including month‑end, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis Provide autonomous financial analysis and decision support to senior management Partner with commercial teams across ad sales, content licensing and affiliate deals Own complex financial modelling for external ad‑sales representation...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Senior Procurement Finance Business Partner – Contract Filton (Hybrid 60%) | To March 2027 Rate: * £46.20 per hour (Umbrella) * £34.53 per hour (PAYE) Join a leading global organisation in a high-impact Finance Business Partner role supporting procurement operations across Detail Parts. This position offers the opportunity to influence key commercial decisions and drive financial performance across a £280m spend area within a complex, matrix environment. The Role * Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to procurement and operational teams * Provide financial direction on commercial strategy, including tendering decisions * Support supplier negotiations, claims, and supply chain performance * Deliver insightful financial reporting and performance analysis * Identify financial risks and opportunities, driving improvement actions * Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes * Build and validate business cases, including ROI and investment...

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...