55 jobs found in Watford

We're looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our Client's Business Affairs & International Development team, which drives key strategic expansion initiatives across our Studios, Tour and Retail b Susinesses. This is a high‑impact role, acting as the finance lead across multiple operational and project‑based initiatives. You'll provide robust financial control, commercial insight, and trusted business partnering to enable confident, informed decision‑making across the department. The Role As Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and governance across a diverse portfolio of strategic projects. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, project leads, and international finance teams, supporting the delivery of growth and expansion initiatives. About You Qualifications & Experience Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience in capital...

Financial Analyst (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Watford | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional looking to fast-track your experience in systems, group reporting, and transformation projects? CP Holdings are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Group Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in an exciting finance transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a major system implementation while developing strong technical and commercial finance skills. The opportunity You’ll be part of Project Darwin, supporting the rollout of OneStream, a leading consolidation and financial planning tool used across the group. Working closely with finance stakeholders, project teams, and implementation partners, you’ll gain real-world experience that goes far beyond a traditional analyst role. This role is ideal for someone studying towards a professional accounting...

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our client on a 9-12-month Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract based in St Albans. Reporting to the Assistant Head of Finance you will be part of a busy finance team with support and assistant the company. Your focus will be oin producing management accounts. Your duties will include Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions Prepare profit and loss schedules Reconcile bank statements Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target Process tax payment on Finance Managers instructions Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof Process supplier invoices and follow up where required Provide administrative support during budget preparation Participate in annual audits Preparation of the firm's VAT return Process and authorise transfers Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies? Skills and Attributes: A minimum of 2...

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Overview We are working with a leading global brand in their sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well-established, fast-paced organisation while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model based in Hemel Hempstead. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control across the business. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Partnering with...

Temp Accounts Admin £15 per hour + holiday pay Based in Uxbridge Start asap for likely period of 6 weeks  A great opportunity has become available for an accounts administrator to support a team with a backlog of work.  This involves working with high volumes of data and identifying duplicates in the system About the Role: You will support the accounts team with day-to-day administration, ensuring financial data is entered accurately and invoices are processed on time. Working to clear deadlines, you’ll help maintain up-to-date records and smooth transactional workflows during a peak workload period. Key Responsibilities: Process purchase invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, resolving basic discrepancies Maintain organised electronic and paper filing of financial documents Prioritise daily workload to meet processing deadlines...

Accounts Payable Assistant – Urgently Required 3-Month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 Pro Rata Uxbridge | Hybrid Working Ideal Start Date: Mid April Our client, a well-established organisation based in Uxbridge, is urgently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a 3-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive accounts payable professional who is available immediately or at very short notice and able to start on Monday 23rd February. The Role Joining part of a very busy and well established AP Team, you will support the smooth running of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices * Matching, batching and coding invoices * Preparing and processing payment runs * Supplier statement reconciliations * Managing and resolving invoice queries * Supporting month-end processes The...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid Working) £40,000 + Benefits We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing, consumer-focused business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team, supporting both UK and international operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with stakeholders, and playing a key role in delivering accurate financial insights to support business decision-making. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful analysis to drive performance across the business. You will also work closely with Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring smooth financial operations across the wider finance function. About You Part-qualified...

Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid – some flexible working) Permanent We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused organisation. This role will play a key part in managing high-volume invoice processing and complex reconciliations, particularly across GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), GIT (Goods In Transit), Purchase Orders and invoice matching. You will ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the wider finance team. Key Responsibilities Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct PO matching, approvals, VAT treatment, and ledger coding. Carry out regular reconciliations of GRNI, GIT, Purchase Orders and supplier invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Investigate and clear GRNI and GIT balances, liaising with procurement, logistics and suppliers where required. Prepare and...

Head of Finance/Business Partnering – Local Authority – North East London £(Apply online only)+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working – 2 day on site every 2 weeks 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * To lead a team of finance professionals who will deliver a comprehensive Financial Management and Business Partnering Service to Corporate and Operational Directors, management teams, budget holders, portfolio holders and other elected members as required in accordance with accounting standards, codes of best practice, the council constitution and associated financial regulations. * To support the ongoing financial sustainability of the council by providing clear professional financial advice and critical business challenge to all services. * To enhance the financial viability of all council business strategies and operational plans ensuring that decision making is transparent, commercially sound and takes account...

Corporate Accountant – Fixed Assets – Local Authority – London £470 - £550+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Remote working – 1 day on site every 2 weeks 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes. * Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place. • Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council’s Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance. * Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility. You must have: * A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or part qualified status with a commitment to completing your studies. * Strong financial accounting skills,...

Kerry Robert Associates are proud to be representing a prestigious luxury hotel in Central London, seeking an experienced Financial Controller to step in and make an immediate impact, on a fixed-term contract of up to 3 months. This is a hands-on opportunity overseeing a small team of 2 in finance, ideal for a confident self-starter who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, high-end hospitality environment. Key highlights: * Lead all core financial operations including month-end, cash flow, forecasting, P&L, VAT returns, budgeting, balance sheet & AP * Oversee all financial procedures for the hotel and maintain strong financial controls * Report directly to Group FD, whilst working closely with the Hotel General Manager * Hold regular meetings with Heads of Department Requirements * Immediately available * Proven Financial Controller experience within hotels (essential) * Strong systems knowledge – i.e. Opera, SAP, Procure Wizard * Advanced...

Join a Global Financial Leader: IT Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for lifecycle management? A premier global financial services enterprise is looking for a detail-oriented Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Analyst to take enterprise-level ownership of their end-user technology. Based in London with a 4 days onsite working model at Tower Bridge House, this one-year contract offers the chance to manage a sophisticated hardware ecosystem for a world-class organization. The Mission Your primary focus is maintaining a gold-standard ServiceNow CMDB. You will be the architect of the hardware lifecycle-from initial procurement and deployment to refresh and sustainable e-waste management. Key Responsibilities: Data Integrity: Maintain and reconcile asset data across ServiceNow and Flexera. Full Lifecycle Ownership: Manage assets including PCs, iPhones, iPads, and peripherals. Governance: Support audit readiness by tracking...

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller Rate: £500 – £600 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Location: London (City) – 3 Days On-Site Role Overview Interim Financial Controller required to lead the finance function and ensure balance sheet integrity for a 12-month term. This role balances "hands-on" month-end delivery with the management of a small team and the year-end statutory process. Key Responsibilities * Financial Control: Lead month-end/year-end close and maintain the General Ledger. * Reporting: Prepare Statutory Accounts (UK GAAP/IFRS) and coordinate external audits. * Insurance Operations: Manage technical premium/claims reconciliations and IPT/VAT filings. * Regulatory Support: Provide financial data for Solvency II Pillar 3 and QRT submissions. * Team Leadership: Oversee a small transactional finance team (AP/AR). Requirements * Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5+ years PQE. * Sector: Mandatory...

Finance & MI Reporting Manager London/Hybrid 9 months Contract Day rate from £500 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Finance & MI Reporting Manager to...

Transfer Pricing Manager London/Hybrid 6 month contract Day rate from £700 DOE via Umbrella Company Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join...

Your new company A well-established global investment and asset management organisation with operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The business manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and operates within a regulated financial services environment. The organisation is known for its international footprint, strong governance framework and collaborative finance function, working closely with global and regional stakeholders. Your new role As an EMEA Finance Manager (contract), you will play a key role within the regional finance team, reporting to the EMEA Financial Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing management and financial reporting across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior stakeholders.Your role will span management reporting, statutory reporting, audit coordination and regulatory support, alongside involvement in regional integration and process improvement initiatives. You will...

Your new company We are currently partnered with a highly regarded family office. This role will be operating within the investment branch of the portfolio. This vacancy will be office-based, working in Central London. This role will be supporting the CFO directly. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, this role acts as advisory to the group businesses. Your role will include duties such as. Advise investment business leaders Take full ownership of all financial processes and improvements Manage and liaise with outsourced firms Provide investment reporting and analysis Oversee complex global transactions Take full ownership of the audit liaison process What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant, having exposure working within a family office and operating at a senior level. This opportunity will be suitable for someone who has experience of working with UHNW individuals with experience of preparing and taking ownership of the delivery of group...

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Req ID: [[id]] Location: London, Kings Cross Appointment Basis:  12 month Fixed Term Apply by: 22/04/2026 Salary: circa £60,000 DOE plus excellent benefits including bonus At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace...

A not-for-profit organisation is currently recruiting for a Sole Payroll Lead to join them on a 12-month FTC. This role reports into Finance and will take full responsibility for the payroll function. As the Sole Payroll Lead, you be responsible for: A start to finish monthly payroll and a small weekly payroll Carrying out all statutory deductions including SMP, SPP, SSP, PAYE & NI All HMRC submissions Year end including P60s & P45s Starter and leaver documentation Pension administration Resolving payroll & pension queries Supporting with a new system implementation projectCandidates will need to be able start work on short notice. Interviews are being held ASAP - please apply for immediate consideration. 51327GCR1 INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Pertemps Network Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Specialist to join the Finance team of a Reputable Housing Provider. This is a key technical role responsible for managing employer participation within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including admission agreements, bonds, guarantees, and employer lifecycle management. The successful candidate will act as a technical reference point for LGPS legislation and will play a central role in managing relationships with legal advisors, actuaries, auditors, and external stakeholders. This role requires strong technical LGPS knowledge and experience managing employer onboarding and cessation processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LGPS professional seeking a technically focused role within a collaborative and supportive environment. Reports To: Head of Pensions Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £27–£29 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in...