43 jobs found in Surbiton

Job Title: Council Tax & Housing Benefits Officer Location: Ealing, W5 2HL - Hybrid working (2 days Office, Tuesdays & Wednesdays) Hourly rate £20.96 PAYE / £27.33 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start We are looking for a Council Tax & Housing Benefit Customer Service Officer to join our Customer & Transactional Services team. In this customer-focused role, you will be the first point of contact for residents, providing expert advice and support on Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support enquiries. You will play a key role in helping customers understand their accounts, manage payments, access benefits and utilise online services. Key Responsibilities Handle a high volume of telephone and customer enquiries relating to Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. Provide clear, accurate and professional advice on benefit...

Job Title: Finance & Income Officer Location: Ealing, W5 2HL - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Hourly rate £23.05 PAYE / £30.09 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance & Income Officer to join a busy public‑sector housing finance team. You will play a key role in supporting income and expenditure activity across temporary accommodation and housing services, ensuring accurate financial records, compliant processing, and effective financial control in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong local authority or housing experience who enjoys working collaboratively across finance, housing, and supplier teams. Key Responsibilities Income & Expenditure Support Provide hands‑on support for income and expenditure...

Financial Controller (HR Team) Contract: Ongoing Temporary position Location: High Street Kensington (Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office) Working Pattern: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday Client Industry: Luxury retail As an Financial Controller you will collaborate closely with the dynamic HR team and Financial Controlling team. Your role will focus on analysing and interpreting data to enhance workforce knowledge and performance. You'll be responsible for managing the HR budget and tracking HR-related expenditures. Main Responsibilities - Maintain the HR database, ensuring accurate cost centres and analytical data. - Conduct ad-hoc reporting as needed, including Annual reports and national statistics. - Assist the Payroll Manager and Accounting teams with payroll exports. - Take charge of the HR budget for specific brands and track it monthly. - Collaborate with the Compensation & Benefits Manager, HR management, and Recruitment to coordinate compensation and...

Accounts Payable / Planning Specialist £220.00 per day (Umbrella) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract Our client is currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team! Within this role, you would be responsible for managing the end-to-end financial and operational support for Key Accounts. This would be covering Accounts Payable activities, budgeting, reporting, controls and stakeholder communication. You would also be responsible for supporting business reviews, audits, pricing and launch communications, vendor and customer setup , and value-adding initiatives such as the Key Accounts digitisation. Role responsibilities: Own and manage Accounts Payable processes for Key Accounts, including invoice processing, Proof of Performance (POP) review, and timely query resolution Act as a key point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and third‑party finance teams, building strong working relationships Ensure controls, compliance, and audit...

Oracle EBS Developer – Circa £750 Per Day – 12 Months – London (Hybrid) – Investment Banking   Overview: A market leading Investment Banking organisation are searching for a multiple Oracle EBS Developers to join them for a large General Ledger migration to EDS. The project is currently in the planning stage – due to launch very soon.   Technical Requirements: Strong senior developer with 5+ years’ experience EBS 12.2.4 SQL PL/SQL Functional application knowledge GL, AP, AR, PO, FA, iProcurement, iExpenses, eTax, Projects & FAH Financial services experience Finance concepts knowledge Understanding of strong integration controls XML/BI Publisher Oracle Reports builder Oracle forms personalisation OA Framework/JDeveloper Strong understanding of the Oracle database schema Unix shell scripting Workflow builder Oracle approvals management AMERate & Duration: Circa £750 Per Day 12 Month Contract (Likely Extensions) London (Hybrid)Oracle EBS Developer – Circa £750 Per Day – 12...

Interim UK Corporate Tax / VAT Specialist Contract Length: 3–6 months Location: Fully Remote Overview We are seeking an experienced UK Corporate Tax and/or VAT professional to support a major tax compliance and review project for a large corporate group. Working under the oversight of an established in-house tax team, the successful candidate will assist with the review of historical tax filings and support ongoing compliance activities. Key Responsibilities Conduct a detailed review of historic UK Corporation Tax computations and submissions across a group of approximately 55–75 entities. Identify and investigate potential issues, inconsistencies, or opportunities within prior-year tax computations and filings. Assist with the preparation and review of annual UK Corporation Tax computations for the upcoming reporting cycle. Prepare draft UK VAT computations and supporting schedules where required. Work closely with the in-house tax team and finance stakeholders to ensure...

A Commercial Law firm in the Legal 500 is seeking a temporary Legal Cashier, paying up to £17 per hour. This role will be for 8 weeks/ till the end of August, depending on need and will be starting immediately. Fully remote after 2 days of training at the London office. The Legal Cashier will support the wider Accounting team with the cashier duties including supplier invoice processing and office and client account receipts and payment processing. Duties will include the following: Process supplier invoices and weekly payments Daily review of bank statements for unposted items Process daily search fee invoices Process daily credit card payments Process client and office account payments by BACS/CHAPS Process office account direct debits to the ledger Updating client accounts Any other ad-hoc administration tasks needed by the teamThe ideal candidate will come from a legal accounting background and will have 6 months to a years experience working in a legal cashier function....

Interim Management Accountant | 6 Month FTC / Interim | Housing Association | North London | Hybrid/Near Remote  Working | £250 - £400 per day (depending on PAYE/Umbr) Looking for your next contract where you can make an immediate impact? We're partnering with a well-established Housing Association to recruit an experienced Management Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the finance team through a busy reporting period. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong management accountant who enjoys producing high-quality financial information, improving reporting and working collaboratively across finance. The Role Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple entities. You'll be joining a supportive finance team where you'll be trusted to roll your sleeves up, provide robust financial insight and help maintain a strong financial...

Finance Officer (Year End) – 3‑Month Temp – £22.35 per hour – Hybrid/London An intergovernmental organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to support its Finance team during the year‑end period. This temporary assignment is based at their central London headquarters, starting ASAP for an initial 3‑month term, paying £22.35 per hour (PAYE). This is a hybrid role, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays required on‑site. Role Overview Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the Interim Finance Officer will support the Accounting Centre, covering general ledger accounting, treasury activities, and preparation of financial information and statements across three organisational funds. A key focus will be supporting the annual external audit and year‑end financial statement preparation. Key Responsibilities Balance sheet reconciliations — Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving variances. Fixed asset accounting —...

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact within an international organisation driving sustainable infrastructure across Africa and Asia? I am recruiting an interim Finance Officer to join a highly regarded finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable, financial reporting and month-end experience to support a purpose-led organisation with a global reach. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including supplier invoices and payment runs. Prepare sales invoices, monitor debtor balances and support credit control activities. Perform weekly bank reconciliations and support cash management processes. Assist with month-end reporting, trial balance preparation and group consolidations. Ideal experience: Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance operations role. Experience supporting month-end, reconciliations and financial reporting....

Head of Transactional Finance Location: London (2 days per week in the office) Salary: Circa £80,(Apply online only) Contract: 6–9 Months Start Date: ASAP A distinguished housing association is recruiting for an experienced Head of Transactions to join a business during a critical period of their finance journey. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven transactional finance leader to step into a fast-paced environment, stabilise operations, manage a significant backlog, and lead a large AP and AR function through a period of change. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Clear transactional backlogs and oversee reconciliations Improve processes, systems and bring structure to a complex environment Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide regular reporting Key Requirements: Previous experience as a Head of Transactions, or similar senior transactional finance leadership role Strong knowledge of...

URGENT ROLE-Financial Accountant(Digital Assets)-1 Day on Site I am working with a fast growing fintech company in London. They are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team in London. This role sits within month end close, balance sheet reconciliations and controls, with a strong focus on digital asset accounting across wallets, exchanges and custodians. Key requirements Strong Financial Accounting experience Mandatory digital asset / crypto / Web3 finance experience Month end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience Part qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Strong Excel skills and attention to detail Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP is a plus London based, interviewing now, immediate or short notice preferred If you are interested or available, please send your CV and availability for a quick call. (phone number removed)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services firm based in Central London who are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, with an immediate start required. This role is ideally suited to a Finance Manager with a strong background working within SMEs, where they have taken ownership of the end-to-end finance function in a hands-on environment. Previous experience within a professional services organisation, particularly the legal sector, will be highly advantageous. Key responsibilities include: * Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior stakeholders and Partners * Managing the month-end and year-end accounting processes * Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and daily banking activities * Monitoring cash flow and preparing accurate cash flow forecasts * Managing client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules...

Payroll Administrator - London Key Responsibilities: Processing payroll administration activities accurately and efficiently Responding to employee payroll queries and resolving issues in a timely manner Supporting payroll processing and reconciliation activities Assisting the wider payroll team with ad hoc administrative tasks Maintaining accurate employee payroll records Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll data is up to date Be part of a team of 6 1300 employees on UK payrollRequirements: Previous payroll administration experience Strong understanding of payroll processes and employee payroll queries Experience within retail or hospitality environments is highly desirable Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors would be desirable Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work independently and support a busy team environment Immediately available or available at short notice 51812SB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our...

This well-known and high-profile organisation is looking to recruit an interim Financial Accountant for a 12 month fixed term contract. You will be required to support with the financial control, reconciliation of the balance sheet, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. As the Financial Accountant, you will work within a small and focussed team and report to the Financial Accounting Manager. Your daily duties will include: * Manage the year end closing process, under the accounting standards of charities SORP, 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 and maintain treasury management controls and bank position. * Maintain constructive relationships with the bank and investment advisors. * Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for...

Bookkeeper (Long-Term Temporary) Location: Harrow Hours: Monday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 6:00pm Pay: £16.00 per hour Contract: Long-Term Temporary, 6 months We are recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a busy organisation in Harrow on a part-time, long-term temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience using Sage 50 and be confident with inter-company reconciliations, alongside wider bookkeeping and finance duties. Key Responsibilities Posting complex journals and carrying out inter-company reconciliations. Managing Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Preparing financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements. Reconciling bank and credit card statements. Handling VAT matters, including standard, cash and partial exemption VAT. Preparing and submitting VAT returns. Filing financial documents electronically and manually. Essential Requirements Proven bookkeeping experience. Strong working...

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join an established and growing corporate business in Guildford. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key Accounts Payable processes across multiple entities and currencies, and will specifically support and partner with the US Division of the business. Accounts Payable Responsibilities: - Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner - Prepare and manage weekly and monthly payment runs across multiple currencies - Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly - Maintain and update the Accounts Payable ledger, including issuing remittances - Support month-end processes, audits, and ad hoc finance projects Accounts Payable Requirements: - Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role - Strong Excel and MS Office skills, with experience using accounting software - Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workloads - Strong...

Group Financial Reporting Accountant | Hybrid I’m working with a business seeking a Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join its central finance team. The role covers group consolidation, monthly management reporting, statutory accounts, financial analysis, and support with audit and board reporting. You’ll also be involved in improving reporting processes and working with finance systems. Essentials: * ACA / ACCA qualified (3+ years PQE) * Experience in group reporting or audit-to-industry * Strong experience with consolidations and management reporting * Good understanding of FRS 102 / UK GAAP * Strong Excel skills * Experience working in multi-entity environments Desirables: * Experience with Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems * Exposure to Power BI or reporting tools * Experience in fast-paced or international group environments If you’re open to a new opportunity or would like to hear more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion

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...

Title: Finance Assistant (12-Month FTC) Location: Watford (Hybrid - 2 days WFH) Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 + bonus 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Our client, a well-established transportation and logistics group based in Watford, is looking for a proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their experience within a fast-paced, operational business. Responsibilities: * Support the month-end process, including journals, accruals and prepayments * Assist with management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations * Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity * Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting * Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities when required * Liaise with operational teams to resolve finance queries * Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the wider finance team...