31 jobs found in St Neots

Finance Business Partner Location: Cambourne, CB23 Contract: Temporary Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31 July 2026 (Potential extension) Salary: From £42,924 pro rata About the Role We are looking for an experienced Capital Accountant / Finance Business Partner to support our finance team. The role will focus on capital accounting, year-end processes, and ensuring compliance with CIPFA standards. You will work closely with internal teams, external auditors, and valuers to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective management of capital assets. Key Responsibilities Support and manage capital accounting activities in line with the Code of Practice Work with external auditors and valuers Assist with year-end closure and financial reporting Prepare Notes to the Accounts and audit working papers Process journals for depreciation, acquisitions and disposals Monitor and maintain fixed asset records Essential Requirements Experience using the CIPFA Asset Management...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Manager to join a large and complex public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract. The Tax Manager will play a key role within the central finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across a number of entities within the wider organisation. The position will focus on ensuring strong compliance and governance across a range of tax matters, with particular emphasis on IR35, employment taxes and corporation tax. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and operational stakeholders, the Tax Manager will provide technical guidance, support complex tax queries and contribute to the ongoing development of tax processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Leading and maintaining IR35 compliance processes and guidance Overseeing the preparation and review of PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns Ensuring compliance across taxable benefits and employment tax obligations Managing corporation tax compliance...

I am currently supporting a respected, international not?for?profit organisation based in Cambridge, who are recruiting a Head of Finance to provide maternity cover. This role is due to start ASAP and is being recruited as a 12-month, fixed term contract. As Head of Finance, you will join the Senior Management Team and ensure continuity, excellence, and strong financial stewardship. You will partner with operational, project, and leadership teams, supporting major initiatives while maintaining oversight of all financial operations. You will act as a key adviser to the CEO and Board, providing high?quality financial insight that strengthens organisational performance and drives informed decision?making. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the full finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, payroll, audit, VAT, AP/AR, and statutory reporting   Produce timely, accurate financial analysis for senior leadership and the Board Manage cashflow,...

Our client has a temporary position for a full time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initially expected to last 3 months. The role is hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with experience in a large complex organisation or higher education institution. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of “enabling”, “delivering” and “assuring” in their day to day duties. You will be responsible for assisting in evaluating and...

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...

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...

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire. Pensions Accountant – the benefits of this role; * £500-£600 per day, inside IR35. * Initial 6-month contract, subject to any further extensions. * 35 hours per week on average. * Working remotely/ from-home 4 days per week – office presence required a day a week. * Main office based in Bedford. What your day-to-day could look like as a Pensions Accountant? * Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers. * Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits. * Monthly Reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring that the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month. Please note that the job description is current at the date...

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a temporary basis, starting immediately. Purchase Ledger Clerk Kettering £15 - £18 per hour We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in purchase ledger processing and a strong understanding of accounts payable procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are managed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner Matching, batching, and coding invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Maintaining and updating purchase ledger records Preparing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms Handling supplier queries and liaising with internal departments Assisting with month-end processes as required...

Job Vacancy: Accountant Location: Kettering, UK Hours: 37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday  Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Interaction Recruitment is excited to offer a vacancy for an Accountant to join our clients Finance Department in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong accounting experience to contribute to the financial success of the business. About the Role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will provide varied financial and accounting support to the UK-based finance team, the China Office team, and other business areas. Full training will be provided, but the key responsibilities of the role will include: Preparation of the management accounts and forecasts Assisting in year-end audits, providing documentation and answering auditors’ questions Maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliations Responsible for VAT reporting Supporting monthly and annual stock takes Maintaining the fixed...

Pure are partnering with a well established organisation seeking a hands on Accountant to support their team on a 6 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings strong treasury experience to the table. As the Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting operational teams, and ensuring robust financial controls. A significant focus of this position will be on treasury management, including cashflow support and bank reconciliations. The key responsibilities are as follows -    Lead on treasury related activity including cashflow support, bank analysis and reconciliations. Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. Provide financial insight and support to teams across the business, helping drive informed decision making. VAT returns Support statutory reporting requirements including HMRC...

Accounts Payable Clerk (9 month contract initally), possibility of Temp to Perm Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 pro‑rata Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Contract: 9 months Industry: Privately owned construction business Environment: Busy office within a fast‑paced construction company Summary We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who can manage Accounts Payable, oversee the function, take accountability, step back to review ways of working, and drive improvements within a busy construction company. About the Role This role requires someone who can confidently handle day‑to‑day Accounts Payable duties while also overseeing the function, taking ownership, and improving processes. You will review how things are done, identify what needs to change, and implement better, more efficient ways of working. Key Responsibilities * Accounts Payable (Primary Focus) * Raising and managing purchase orders * Processing subcontractor invoices * Completing payment...

Temporary Accounts Assistant Leighton Buzzard Initially 1 - 2 Month Temporary Contract Full-time (40 hours) or Part-time hours | Monday - Friday Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE Think Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established business in Leighton Buzzard who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join them on a short-term temporary contract for 1-2 months. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied transactional finance work and is confident working independently within a small finance team. You will be supporting a Finance Controller and Accounts Assistant, so the role would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day finance processes. The Role This is a hands-on position covering a broad range of finance duties including: Daily bank reconciliations using Sage Managing and raising contract and long-term hire invoicing Monitoring outstanding debt and supporting the credit control process Processing purchase...

Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC) As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function with a range of day-to-day accounting activities, helping ensure financial records are accurate, organised and up to date. This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal teams and customers, supporting financial processes that keep the business operating smoothly. The role would suit someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with financial systems in a busy operational environment. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing monthly collections and supporting the process of chasing outstanding invoices Processing card payments over the phone and allocating payments to customer accounts Completing end-of-day finance processing tasks Coordinating the credit note approval process Accurate financial data entry and maintenance of accounting records Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities Liaising with...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Senior Payroll Analyst Haddenham, UK - Hybrid Setting Fixed Term Contract – 18 months We are seeking an experienced UK Payroll Expert to take full ownership of end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees. This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical expertise, autonomy, and the ability to operate in a complex, international environment. The successful candidate will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance with UK legislation, strong internal controls, and high-quality service delivery to employees and stakeholders. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Payroll Operations * Manage the end-to-end monthly and end of year UK payroll process for approximately 1,000 employees. * Review, validate, and process payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, variable pay, benefits, absences, statutory payments, bank updates, and terminations. * Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NIC, statutory leave, pensions auto-enrolment, etc.) and Sox...

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Lutterworth based client who are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their busy office. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the hours of work will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Duties and tasks will include: Implementing new payroll schemes; processing starters, leavers and workplace pensions. Calculating and applying statutory payments Producing Construction Industry Scheme remittance slips and reporting CIS details to HMRC Payroll/CIS reporting and auditing Submission of pension declarations Assisting with year-end processes Corresponding with our accounts and tax teams, producing reports as required Communicating directly with clients Communicating directly with HMRCCandidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following: A sound understanding of Microsoft Office suite particularly Outlook and Excel. Numerate, have good attention to detail and impeccable numerical accuracy The ability to work in a...

Finance Administrator - 10-month maternity cover contract to start May 2026 📍Location: Hendon ⏰Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm (fully office based) 💷Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Our client, a dynamic organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join their vibrant team. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a lively environment, we want to hear from you! 💼 Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Administrator, you will be at the heart of our financial operations. Your main duties will include: Raising invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely dispatch to customers 📄 Chasing outstanding payments to keep our cash flow healthy 💰 Monitoring daily bank account activity and entering payments into our system Reconciling customer accounts against received payments Managing the Accounts Receivable schedule and keeping it up to date 📊 Overseeing Security Deposits Refunds and processing them weekly Regularly updating and reconciling...

Payroll Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) 📍 West London (Fully Office Based) 💷 £32,000 per annum 📄 12-month Fixed Term Contract We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is responsible for delivering a high standard of payroll services for both local and expatriate employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing. Key Responsibilities Payroll & Systems Administration Maintain and update payroll systems with new starters, leavers, changes to benefits, employment status and other amendments in a timely and accurate manner Maintain monthly payroll files covering starters, leavers, bonuses and all payroll changes Act as first point of contact for the staff appraisal system, including implementation and ongoing monitoring Manage and monitor the Time and Attendance system (Darwinbox) Support contract renewals and prepare approval notes for...

Credit Controller – Repairs Contractor Location: Finsbury Park (Office-based with hybrid working) Rate: £21.71 per hour Contract: Ongoing / Agency Our client, a large and well-established repairs contractor based in Finsbury Park, is currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their busy finance team. This role is offered on an agency basis and provides the opportunity to work within a fast-paced organisation supporting major housing and maintenance contracts. This position offers a hybrid working pattern with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home once settled into the role. Key Responsibilities Managing and maintaining the sales ledger to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices Proactively chasing overdue payments via phone and email Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external clients Resolving invoice queries and discrepancies in a timely manner Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer...