84 jobs found in St Albans

9 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Location: St Albans Salary: Up £33,000 / £34,000 per annum DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm The Opportunity Our client, a well established and highly respected organisation based in St Albans, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a 9 month maternity cover contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the day to day financial management of the business, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the finance function operates efficiently and accurately. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant looking for a varied role with responsibility across all areas of finance. Key Responsibilities ·Supporting the Head of Finance with the day to day running of the finance function ·Updating financial spreadsheets and maintaining accurate financial records ·Preparing monthly management reports and...

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 ·...

Job Title:  Housing Assistant We are seeking a reliable and organised Housing Assistant to support the day-to-day financial administration of the Housing team. Key Responsibilities: Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Assist with bill processing and financial administration. Support the team with general accounts administration. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data is up to date. Liaise with internal teams and suppliers regarding invoice queries. Requirements: Previous experience within a housing, finance, or accounts environment. Experience processing invoices and bills. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Competent using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A valid Basic DBS is required

Your new company A pe backed cybersecurity business is hiring a credible finance professional to join the team as a Management Accountant on a 12-month May Cover FTC. This is a fully remote role. Your new role Reporting to the CFO, you'll play a big part in supporting shape key finance decisions. Month end, management, accounting and consolidations - own this process for multiple entities monthly dept analysis of actuals vs budgets - help narrate the story Statutory reporting - support year-end VAT A-Z finance duties Banking & treasury What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant with solid management accounting experience Comfortable with XERO Solid knowledge of finance best practice Ability to work in a small team What you'll get in return Full remote Flex working hours - output matters more than 9-5 Annual company meet-ups Unlimited holiday Private medical Pension Scaling culure! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to...

Hyperion Partners are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading London-based Housing Association to recruit an experienced Contract Manager (Operations). This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded contract management professional who enjoys improving service delivery, managing supplier performance, and ensuring contracts deliver real value. If you thrive in an operational environment where relationships, governance and accountability are key, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity This is not a construction or project delivery role. Instead, you'll be responsible for ensuring operational service contracts perform as intended, suppliers deliver on their contractual commitments, and residents receive consistently high-quality services. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and external partners, you'll oversee contract performance, monitor compliance, manage risk and drive continuous improvement across a diverse operational...

Pension Fund Accountant required on an interim basis for 6 -9 months. The role will require office attendance 2 days p/week and will be paying £600 p/day. Key duties include: Daily cash flow management for pension fund Contributions reconciliations Monthly pension fund journals Assistance with audit queries Prepare cash flow information for August FRS102 accounting exercise Prepare statutory returns (e.g. ONS, SF3) Any other pension fund accounting tasks as required.Experience of working with local authority pensions and LGPS is essential for this role. If you are interested please apply

A reputable London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with local government experience to provide high-quality financial management, business partnering and strategic financial advice across a range of council services. Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: 28.96 per/hr Contract: Interim / Temporary Client: x2 days office based Working closely with Finance Managers and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in budget management, financial planning, statutory reporting and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide professional financial advice and business partnering support to service managers and senior leadership teams. Lead on budget setting, in-year budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting for allocated service areas. Produce accurate management accounts, financial analysis and performance...

Partnership Accountant (18 Month FTC) London | Hybrid | 18 Month Fixed-Term Contract Partnership Accountant A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Partnership Accountant to join a large, well-established organisation on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role offers broad exposure across partnership accounting, financial reporting and stakeholder support, working within a collaborative and high-performing finance team. Key Responsibilities * Partnership accounting and reporting. * Month-end accounting activities. * Financial reporting and reconciliations. * Balance sheet ownership. * Financial analysis. * Stakeholder support. * Process improvement initiatives. * Ad hoc finance projects. About You * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. * Strong financial accounting experience. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and stakeholder management. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment....

This role provides administrative support across payroll and people operations, ensuring employee data and payroll-related information is processed accurately and efficiently. You'll work with a range of HR and payroll processes, gaining valuable hands-on experience while supporting businesses with their day-to-day workforce administration. Client Details Our client is an established fintech business that supports organisations with workforce administration and payroll services across multiple markets. hey are currently expanding their operational teams and are looking for detail-oriented individuals to help deliver accurate, high-quality people administration processes. Description Key Responsibilities: Create, maintain and update employee records within internal systems. Process employee lifecycle changes, including contract amendments, terminations and changes to working hours or employment terms. Manage salary changes, transfers and payroll adjustments. Administer salary...

Audit Manager (Interim) Location: Barking, East London (2 days per week onsite) Contract: Interim Assignment (Up to 9 months) Rate: £450 - £550 per day (negotiable for right experience) Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week (flexible) Start Date: August 2026 Lead Internal Audit for a Forward-Thinking London Borough We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to lead a high-performing Internal Audit function within a large London local authority. This is a critical interim leadership role, responsible for delivering the Council's Internal Audit Plan, strengthening governance and risk management arrangements, and providing assurance across a diverse range of services. Reporting to the Head of Assurance, you will play a key role in supporting effective corporate governance, internal control and risk management across the organisation. The Role You will: Lead and manage the Council's Internal Audit Service. Manage a team of 2 Principal Auditors and 2 Auditors, providing...

Are you an organised Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, international business for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join their friendly finance team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation where you'll play a key role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while gaining exposure to a fast-paced finance environment. The Role Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for the smooth running of the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices and expenses are processed efficiently while maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices and ensuring timely approvals. Reviewing and processing employee expense claims. Managing weekly payment runs. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries. Setting up new...

Payroll Advisor Location: Canary Wharf, Greater London Salary: £17-£19 per hour Contract Type: Temporary (2-3 months) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Working Pattern: Initially office-based, transitioning to a hybrid model after training Are you a passionate Payroll Advisor looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client, a highly regulated professional services business, is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join their People team during an exciting period of growth and transformation! This is your chance to play a crucial role in delivering exceptional payroll services to employees across multiple UK locations. The Role: As a Payroll Advisor, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and be responsible for supporting the monthly payroll process. You'll ensure that an accurate and efficient payroll service is delivered to approximately 500 to 800 employees. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen eye...

Partnership Accountant (18 Month FTC) London | Hybrid | 18 Month Fixed-Term Contract Partnership Accountant A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Partnership Accountant to join a large, well-established organisation on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role offers broad exposure across partnership accounting, financial reporting and stakeholder support, working within a collaborative and high-performing finance team. Key Responsibilities * Partnership accounting and reporting. * Month-end accounting activities. * Financial reporting and reconciliations. * Balance sheet ownership. * Financial analysis. * Stakeholder support. * Process improvement initiatives. * Ad hoc finance projects. About You * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. * Strong financial accounting experience. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and stakeholder management. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment....

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim) £250 - £350 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 days in office | (West London) We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer business seeking a strong Financial Accountant to support a key finance transformation programme. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing processes, improving controls and helping shape best-practice finance approaches within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support reporting, accounting reviews and process improvements while helping ensure robust financial controls across a large-scale environment. Key responsibilities: Reviewing accounting activity and financial controls Supporting process improvement and best-practice approaches Preparing reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis Supporting statutory and audit requirements Partnering with stakeholders across...

Job Advertisement: Strategic Business Planner (AVP) - Japanese Speaking Location: HEX London Contract Type: Temporary Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of finance? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Strategic Business Planner to join their innovative Strategic Planning Department. This is your chance to contribute to Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) initiatives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment! About the Role: As a Strategic Business Planner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Front Offices of our client, particularly within the Capital Market & Advisory Department and Global Markets Department. Your expertise will enhance management accounting, promote bank-securities integration, and foster collaborations with strategic partners. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior management, coordinate key meetings, and participate in...

Strategic Business Planner (AVP) - Japanese Speaking Location: HEX London Contract Type: 10 Months Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of finance? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a Strategic Business Planner to join their innovative Strategic Planning Department. This is your chance to contribute to Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) initiatives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment! About the Role: As a Strategic Business Planner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Front Offices of our client, particularly within the Capital Market & Advisory Department and Global Markets Department. Your expertise will enhance management accounting, promote bank-securities integration, and foster collaborations with strategic partners. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior management, coordinate key meetings, and participate in significant business planning...

Senior Financial Services Officer £34,418 per annum Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid Full Time Fixed Term Contract until 30-Sep-2027 We're excited to announce that we're recruiting for a fantastic Senior Financial Services Officer to join our friendly team. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working across a variety of finance activities and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About the role... Reporting to the Finance Team Leader, this is a fixed-term role created to provide operational support and cover within the Finance team while three colleagues participate in a major internal systems project. The successful postholder will provide support across a range of finance activities, covering key responsibilities within the Senior Income Officer, Senior Payments Officer and Finance Business Partner functions. The role will also provide administrative support across the wider Finance team, helping to...

Temporary Bookkeeper - Feltham Location: Feltham Contract Type: Temporary (August 10, 2026 - August 21, 2026) Industry: Construction & Real Estate Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for temporary work over the summer? We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper who can commit to a 2 week assignment for one of our clients within the construction industry to support their financial operations during a busy period. What You'll Do: Manage daily financial transactions with precision Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in financial reporting Assist with budgeting and forecasting Collaborate with the team to maintain smooth operations What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role Strong knowledge of accounting software and MS Excel Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a teamWhy Join? We value our team members and offer an array of perks to enhance your...

Fractional Finance Director Fractional Finance Director – Construction £15m–£20m Construction Business | 1 Day Per Week | Windsor Are you an experienced Fractional Finance Director looking to play a pivotal role in the growth of a successful construction business? Our client is an established contractor with annual revenues of £15m–£20m and an ambitious growth strategy to reach £25m–£30m within the next three years. They are seeking a commercially focused Fractional Finance Director to work closely with the Managing Director and shareholders, providing strategic financial leadership while helping the business scale profitably. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior Finance Director or CFO with a strong background in the construction sector who enjoys partnering with owner-managed businesses to drive sustainable growth, improve profitability and strengthen financial performance. The Role As Fractional Finance Director, you will become a trusted advisor to the...

Position:  Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16 Location:, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £700.00 per Day Job Reference: OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children’s Services. Manage and support a team of 5 finance professionals. Work closely with senior service leaders to provide financial advice, challenge decisions, and support service improvement. Provide strategic financial guidance to help deliver savings, improve efficiency, and achieve better outcomes for residents. Monitor and report on financial performance, budgets, risks, and service delivery. Support the development and implementation of financial plans and new delivery models. Provide high-quality financial support and insight to senior...