108 jobs found in Swansea

Interim Project Accountant Location: Tiverton (Hybrid working - 4 days on-site per week) Rate: Up to £300 per day Duration: 6 months Start: July 2026 Overview A well-established manufacturing business based in Tiverton is seeking an experienced Interim Project Accountant to support key finance initiatives over a 6-month period.This role will play a critical part in supporting financial projects, improving processes, and delivering robust financial reporting within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Support key finance projects and transformation initiatives Assist with month-end, reporting and financial analysis Review and improve financial processes and controls Provide project costing, analysis and insight to senior stakeholders Partner with operational teams to drive efficiencies and performance improvements Support ad-hoc finance activities as required Candidate Profile Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Proven experience as a...

Pension Fund Payroll Lead Spencer Clarke Group are working with a Local Authority in the South West to recruit a Pension Fund Payroll Lead. This is a senior payroll leadership role, responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of pension payroll services. The successful candidate will lead a small specialist payroll team, oversee high-volume pension payroll cycles, maintain robust payroll controls, support audit activity, and drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and procedures. What's on Offer Day Rate: £300 - £500 +(Negotiable) Location: South West Working Pattern: Hybrid / flexible working expected Contract: 3-6 months Full Time/Part Time Available The Role Key responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of accurate and compliant pension payroll services Managing and coordinating the work of a small payroll team Ensuring payroll deadlines are met across monthly pensioner payroll and immediate payment cycles Maintaining...

An AAT Level 4 qualified Management Accountant is required for a 12‑month maternity cover role. You will support the Financial Controller and senior finance team, producing accurate management information and ensuring effective financial processes and controls. Key Responsibilities * Weekly reporting including sales data, KPI packs and performance metrics using advanced Excel. * Period‑end accounts including journals, accruals, repayments, cost analysis and commentary. * Departmental spend analysis with clear explanations of variances against budget. * Balance sheet reconciliations including payroll control accounts and weekly payroll journals. * Audit support assisting with year‑end requirements. * Fixed asset register maintenance including capex review and depreciation. * VAT returns preparation and reconciliation of control accounts. * Financial pack preparation including intercompany postings and final reporting. * General finance support including...

Assistant Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) 💼 Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 📍 Location: Okehampton, Devon 🕒 Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 📅 Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Are you an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting skills and advanced Excel experience? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing Devon business, where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and supporting business decision-making. Working closely with the Assistant Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for producing management information, analysing financial performance and ensuring key financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently. What You'll Be Doing ✔ Producing weekly sales reports, KPI packs and management information ✔ Manipulating and analysing large volumes of data using Excel to provide meaningful business insights ✔ Assisting with...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to join a manufacturing finance team on a 12 month, fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and month-end reports. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in finance and accounting software to contribute to the organisation’s financial health and growth. The position involves working closely with various departments to support accurate financial reporting and analysis, utilising industry-standard tools such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, and other accounting software. Responsibilities * Supporting the full month-end close, including journals and reporting * Producing accounts, variance analysis, and performance packs * Delivering timely financial insights and KPI reporting * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and scenario...

Financial Systems Project Manager Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm The Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Systems Project Manager to lead the implementation and upgrade of our finance systems. This is a key project role responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a suite of financial systems that meet the needs of the organisation, are implemented effectively, and are delivered on time. Working closely with Finance, wider business teams, and external software suppliers, you will manage all stages of the project lifecycle, including planning, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, go-live, and post-implementation support. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance systems implementation project from planning through to successful completion. Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with...

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity-backed technology group to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Management Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract based in their Gloucester, Gloucestershire site. This is a growth opportunity joining the management accounting team to support during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The role will involve the preparation of management accounts, providing detailed commentary to aid the understanding of the numbers and variance analysis. The role will require working with various stakeholders across the group to understand business expectations against budgets and forecasts. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified, part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. A great opportunity in a fast-paced role aiding a business experiencing rapid growth. Your new role Your key duties will involve completion of month-end reporting by carrying out appropriate accounting...

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team in Malvern. This is a temporary position with an immediate start, offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to work closely with the Accounts Manager and the wider finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the accounts payable function. This position would suit someone who is detail-oriented, methodical in their approach, and comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment. Key Responsibilities Accurately process and input high volumes of purchase invoices onto the accounting system. Maintain and update supplier account records, ensuring all details are correct and up to date. Carry out monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly. Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs in accordance with company procedures. Respond to and...

My Local Authority client is looking to recruit an interim Pension Fund Payroll Lead to develop policies, processes and procedures for all aspects of the Pension Fund payroll processing function to deliver an effective and efficient service with continuous improvement and to ensure internal systems are robust and compliant with financial regulations. You will be a detail-oriented and proactive payroll professional who can ensure all work is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in developing and improving payroll processes, maintaining robust systems, and supporting audit activities, while staying up to date with industry developments to drive efficiency and innovation. They will be confident in coordinating team workloads, managing high-volume pension payrolls, ensuring HMRC compliance, and consistently meeting deadlines within a structured payroll cycle. This...

Your new company Hays are partnering exclusively with a thriving and well-established manufacturing business based near Shrewsbury/Telford, known for its strong market presence and continued growth. Due to secondment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Specialist to join their friendly finance team on a 12-15-month contract. Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professional to take ownership of your own section of the ledger within a collaborative, supportive team.Key responsibilities will include: High-volume invoice processing using a digital scanning system 3-way matching of supplier invoices, purchase orders, and goods receipts Performing supplier statement reconciliations Proactively resolving supplier queries and building strong relationships Setting up new supplier accounts and staff expense accounts Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals...

Management Accountant (6-Month Contract with Potential to Become Permanent)** An established and growing SME is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the business on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving management reporting, supporting payroll processes and enhancing financial controls across a multi-division business. **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare monthly management accounts and P&L reporting * Support month-end processes, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations * Assist with payroll and wages administration * Analyse margins, costs and job profitability * Improve financial reporting, controls and internal processes * Support cashflow reporting and financial planning * Work closely with operational managers to provide meaningful financial insights * Support and develop...

Interim Band 8A Finance Business Partner NHS Organisation Ideally on-site (flexible / remote considered for the right candidate) 3 months initially (strong likelihood of extension) We are partnering with an NHS organisation to appoint an experienced Band 8A Finance professional to support operational finance leadership within a busy NHS Trust. This is a key interim role, providing strategic financial insight, reporting and business partnering to senior stakeholders during a period of increased demand. Key Responsibilities · Provide proactive financial advice and analysis to senior managers and operational teams · Lead on the production of monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis · Support budget setting processes, monitoring and financial planning across services · Work with budget holders to challenge spend, identify efficiencies and deliver CIP targets · Develop and present business cases and investment appraisals to support decision making · Provide financial...

Finance Assistant – 12-Month Contract 💼 Rate: Up to £16.88 per hour + Holiday Pay 📍 Location: Newquay, Cornwall 🕒 Hours: Full-time 📅 Contract: 12-Month Contract Are you an experienced Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity within a well-established organisation? Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their team on a 12-month basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a busy organisation, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with established procedures. What You'll Be Doing ✔ Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers, including processing invoices and monitoring outstanding payments ✔ Processing BACS payments accurately and within required deadlines ✔ Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies ✔ Managing petty cash, banking activities, and account reconciliations ✔ Assisting with...

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Accountant to join a busy and fast-paced office environment on a short-term basis. The successful candidate will assist with: * Balance sheet reconciliations * Investigative and analytical work relating to month-end accounts * Reviewing and resolving accounting discrepancies * Supporting the finance team with month-end processes * Ad hoc accounting and financial reporting duties as required Requirements: * Previous experience in a similar accounting role * Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively * Good attention to detail and analytical capability Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accountant who can quickly integrate into an established team and add immediate value. Interviews are being held immediately, with an immediate start available for the right...

Senior Client Accountant West Midlands | Hybrid Working | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Client Accountant with an interest in mobilisations/demobilisations to join a well-established property business on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This Senior Client Accountant position will play a key role in supporting client accounting operations, with a particular focus on property mobilisations and demobilisations. The successful Senior Client Accountant will work closely with operational teams, property managers and clients to ensure smooth portfolio transitions whilst maintaining high standards of financial control and client service. This role would suit a Senior Client Accountant who enjoys project-based work, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of client accounting within the property sector. Ideally you will; * Have experience working as a Senior Client Accountant, or Property Accountant...

Join a respected and growing business based in Poole, Dorset, as a Temporary Assistant Accountant. This organisation boasts a dedicated finance team and a progressive culture committed to excellence and continuous development. With a focus on operational efficiency and team support, this role offers a valuable platform to enhance accounting skills within an environment that values initiative and professionalism. The position provides immediate opportunities for those looking to make a tangible impact and potentially secure a longer-term career within the organisation. What will the Temporary Assistant Accountant role involve? Supporting the finance function with routine reconciliation activities to ensure accurate financial records Assisting with transactional processes such as banking and ledger postings Contributing to financial processes including VAT calculations, reporting and system projects Supporting process improvement initiatives and working closely with team members...

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Payroll Manager to join this dynamic People Services function. You will work as part of a large, collaborative payroll leadership team, sharing responsibility for the delivery of a complex, high‑volume payroll service covering a varied workforce. This is both a hands‑on and strategic position. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals while also contributing to service improvement, process optimisation, and long‑term planning across the wider payroll function. Key Responsibilities Guide, support, and develop payroll officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing in a high‑volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, audit requirements, and internal policies. Work closely with fellow Payroll Managers to coordinate workloads, share expertise, and maintain consistent service standards across the team. Use and...

Procurement & Commercial Review Consultant (Interim) Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: £500-£575 (dependent on experience) Duration: 8-10 weeks per assignment (~40-50 days) Engagement: Interim / Consultancy Overview We are supporting a leading infrastructure consultancy engaged by a major UK local authority to deliver two strategic review programmes across a high-value capital infrastructure portfolio (circa £50m-£75m annually). These engagements are designed to assess, challenge and enhance both pre-procurement and post-contract processes, ultimately improving governance, consistency and commercial outcomes across a complex programme of works, services and resource-based contracts. This is a high-impact assignment where the successful consultant will play a key role in shaping future operating models, processes and standards. Scope of Services The appointed consultant will be responsible for delivering structured reviews and...

Assistant Financial Accountant Day Rate: £250-£295 Location: Birmingham - Hybrid working (office attendance as required) We are recruiting two Assistant Financial Accountants to join a fast-paced project team supporting a high-profile Traded Services Review programme.This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals in the early stages of their career to gain exposure to complex financial analysis, commercial decision-making, and public sector operations. You will work alongside senior finance specialists, supporting key workstreams and contributing to impactful financial insights. About the role As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a key supporting role in analysing the financial performance of traded services and helping shape recommendations for future service delivery.Your work will be guided by experienced team members, but you'll be expected to bring strong technical capability, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. Key responsibilities...

Finance Transformation Lead / Senior Finance Transformation Consultant (D365 F&O) Overview We are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation professional with a strong accounting foundation and a proven track record of delivering finance transformation programmes using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, bringing deep understanding of finance processes alongside hands-on experience of designing and implementing modern finance operating models within D365 F&O environments. A particular focus will be on the successful introduction and optimisation of Purchase Order (PO) processes and controls as part of wider finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support finance transformation programmes centred around Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. * Assess and redesign finance processes to improve efficiency,...