20 jobs found in Thurleigh

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Lead to join our team in Bedford. This temporary role will see you taking charge of the accounts payable function within the IT technology industry. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the IT technology sector. The company is known for its structured processes and professional approach to financial management. Description Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of invoices. Manage supplier payments and reconcile accounts to maintain financial accuracy. Monitor and resolve any discrepancies or disputes with vendors. Maintain records of financial transactions in accordance with company policies. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations. Prepare regular reports on accounts payable activities for management review. Support the team in month-end and year-end closing processes. Ensure compliance with...

Job Title: Lead Auditor Location: Bedfordshire Rate: £50,000 pa pro rata (6 month FTC) The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Lead Auditor … To support the successful preparation and delivery of the AS9100 Rev D recertification audit by assessing current quality management systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring compliance across all business processes. The role will drive audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities within a dynamic defence engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Quality Management & Compliance Conduct detailed gap analysis between existing processes and AS9100 Rev D requirements Produce structured reports highlighting non-compliance areas and prioritised corrective actions Ensure all documentation and quality records meet regulatory and organisational standards Audit Planning & Execution Develop and deliver internal audit schedules covering product, process, and management systems Create audit checklists...

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Bedfordshire | £550 per day Umbrella A Local Authority in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead a high-performing service responsible for the full range of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support, and the Corporate Fraud Team, with a strong focus on the collection fund, policy development, service transformation, and financial sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Revenues, Benefits and Corporate Fraud services. Drive performance, compliance, income collection and service improvement. Provide expert advice on Revenues and Benefits legislation to senior leaders and elected members. Oversee collection fund management and financial performance. Lead policy development and transformation initiatives to modernise service delivery. Promote the...

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Location: Hybrid (office attendance across CBC typically once per week) Contract: 3 months (with potential extension) Agency: Aatom Recruitment Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to work on behalf of a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leader to oversee a high-performing service and drive transformation across a complex and vital function. The Role As Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits, you will lead the full scope of statutory services, including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), and Corporate Fraud. You will act as the Council’s lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial stability. A key focus of the role will be the collection fund, alongside policy development and service transformation. Key...

Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits Location: Hybrid (office attendance across CBC typically once per week) Contract: 3 months (with potential extension) Agency: Aatom Recruitment Aatom Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits to work on behalf of a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leader to oversee a high-performing service and drive transformation across a complex and vital function. The Role As Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits, you will lead the full scope of statutory services, including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), and Corporate Fraud. You will act as the Council’s lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring strong performance, compliance, and financial stability. A key focus of the role will be the collection fund, alongside policy development and service transformation. Key...

Management Accountant / Finance Manager - 7 month FTC - Northampton - to £55,000 per annum Our client, a well-respected and established not for profit organisation within Northamptonshire are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support them over the next 7 months during a period of transition. As the Management Accountant, you will be working closely with the Finance Director where your responsibilities will include: * The timely production of accurate management reports, including the statutory and monthly management accounts * Managing members of the finance team * Overseeing the payable and receivable ledgers * Assisting year end close down processes and production of year end group accounts * Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet items It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and experienced in supervising a small finance team. If you have previously worked within the Education Sector this would also be an advantage. Onsite...

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Revenue and Benefits to lead a high-performing Revenues and Benefits service. This Head of Revenue and Benefits role will oversee Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud functions. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the service, driving collection fund performance, policy development, service transformation and legislative compliance. This Head of Revenue and Benefits position requires office attendance 1 day per week and would suit someone with extensive Head of Service experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment. The Role - Leading Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud services. - Managing collection fund performance and service budgets. - Leading the annual review of the Local Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme. - Driving service transformation and improvement initiatives....

Our client, a fast-growing technology and IT services organisation based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to support a period of transformation and business growth. This role will play a key part in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes, and providing commercial finance support to senior stakeholders. This assignment is ideally suited to a qualified finance professional with experience operating within technology, software, SaaS, or IT-led environments. Key Responsibilities * Review and enhance financial reporting processes and management information. * Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting. * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities. * Provide commercial analysis to support strategic decision-making. * Assess and improve financial controls, governance, and compliance procedures. * Partner with senior leadership to identify efficiencies and...

Location: Ware, SG12 Salary: Up to £30,000 (pro rata) Working Hours: Monday-Friday (Hybrid) 9am-5:30pm Job Code: MJ2273 Credit Controller – 6 Month (FTC) A leading UK technology and IT managed services provider in Ware is looking for an efficient Credit Controller to join their team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will hit the ground running to manage a high-volume ledger, drive collections, and resolve complex billing disputes. Key Responsibilities: * Drive collections across your allocated ledger to minimise aged debt and improve cash flow. * Manage the end-to-end Direct Debit process and handle daily BACS reports. * Ensure prompt, accurate cash allocation and statement reconciliations. * Investigate and resolve complex queries, collaborating with Sales and Billing teams to clear roadblocks. * Maintain professional customer relationships while handling assertive debt recovery. * Submit invoices and track...

Accounts Assistant - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Leicester (Office-Based) £30,000 Full-time, Monday to Friday (early finish every Friday) Immediate Start with Interviews taking place this week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is available to start immediately and enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of the Purchase Ledger, including: Processing invoices and posting to the ledger Ensuring correct approval processes are followed Preparing payment runs Filing and maintaining invoice records Process and pay the weekly payroll, including: Updating timesheet information within Sage Payroll Recording holidays and absences Preparing payment files Creating payroll journals for the general ledger Other duties including:...

Immediate need for an experienced Audit Manager - Auditor to cover a maternity leave. This Audit Manager opportunity offers something different. Joining an established and highly respected accountancy practice in Warwickshire, you'll step into a key leadership role overseeing a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, Group structures and complex assignments across a variety of industry sectors. As Audit Manager, you'll have the autonomy to shape the delivery, mentor a close-knit team and work directly with senior decision-makers. With a manageable and local portfolio, plus the majority of work is performed remotely, you'll be able to focus on delivering quality work. This is an 18-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced auditor seeking an immediate challenge, career flexibility or a chance to broaden their experience within a well-established practice environment. What's on Offer * Base salary circa £60,000 -...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge. Job title: Payroll and Pensions Specialist Pay rate: £24.73 Duration: 12 months Location: Uxbridge Hours / days: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. First few weeks training will be fully onsite and after this 2 days from home and 3 days in the office. Main accountabilities: As a member of HR's Employment Services Team, the Payroll and Pensions Specialist is responsible for supporting the full range of payroll and pension arrangements, activities and policies; ensuring that the University's financial regulations, payroll procedures and statutory regulations are adhered to. This includes: the reconciliation of payroll control accounts in relation to all payroll allowances, pension schemes and payroll deductions; and assisting the Senior Payroll and Pensions Manager and the Payroll and Pensions manager in a range of payroll and pensions issues. Covering work for the Senior Payroll and...

Role: Finance Team Manager Type: Interim Contract - MAT Cover Salary: £500 to £700 per day inside IR35 UMB (ideally) Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week onsite (ideally) Location: Leicestershire We are working with a forward-thinking Local Authority seeking an experienced Finance Team Manager to lead a high-performing finance function within a busy and complex environment. This role will take responsibility for key areas of financial planning, budget setting, statutory reporting and capital finance, while providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders and supporting strong financial governance across the organisation. The responsibilities of the Finance Team Manager will be: Lead and manage the financial planning team, ensuring effective delivery of key finance outputs Oversee annual budget setting, Statement of Accounts and statutory reporting processes Provide high-quality financial advice to senior leaders and support strategic decision-making Lead on capital finance...

Payroll administrator required on a temporary full time basis for a client in Coventry with an immediate start. You will be responsible for the processing of timesheets to make sure employees are paid on time. You will be doing weekly, lunar and monthly payrolls. Other duties will be to produce and reconcile payroll journals, process RTI data, download reports from HMRC, and deal with starters, leavers. You will also be dealing with payroll queries and collate information for statutory reporting including P35, P11d, SMP, SSP, PAYE. My client is looking for an experienced payroll administrator who is able to join the business and hit the ground running. You must be a self starter and be comfortable working under minimal supervision, have strong attention to detail, be highly organised and have excellent interpersonal skills. You must also have experience working with a computerised payroll system and Microsoft Excel. My client is a well established business based in Coventry...

Senior Accountant (FTC 6–12 Months) Grantham | Salary from £32,000 + Benefits Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Do you have the desire to embark on a fulfilling journey? Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work genuinely makes an impact? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. An established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Grantham is seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join their friendly and growing team on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio, utilise the latest cloud-based accounting technology, and become a key member of a business that prides itself on delivering exceptional client service. Why Join? For more than 15 years, they have built a reputation for excellence across the Grantham area, supporting businesses and individuals with expert accounting...

Slough or Coventry | 37.00 | Interim – Permanent Opportunity We’re working in partnership with a well-established financial services organisation that is urgently seeking a Financial Accounting Specialist to join its growing finance team on an initial temporary basis, with strong potential for the role to transition into a permanent position shortly after for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will be qualified, ideally post qualified and have at least 2-5 years in a corporate environment. They will also ideally have Fleet experience. Start date: June 2026 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE) Purpose of the role: The Finance Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the local and statutory reporting requirements. The role involves managing data from multiple core applications, balance sheet control, and maintaining strong systems knowledge. The postholder will also liaise with Group Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, ICT, and the external audit team. Duties will...

Finance Team Manager Location: Leicestershire Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £33.93 - £35.30 per hour umbrella / £30.39 - £31.59 PAYE Inclusive / £27.12 - £28.19 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Leicestershire for a Finance Team Manager to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will lead key financial functions, influence organisational decision-making, and help drive financial sustainability and value for money across the council. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of key financial functions including budget setting, statutory accounts, treasury management, capital accounting, insurance, and financial reporting. Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and elected members, supporting informed decision-making and long-term financial planning. Manage the production of the annual Statement of Accounts and oversee external audit...