39 business support officer jobs found

Job Title: Revenues Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: £20.38 PAYE / £27.03 Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused Revenues Officer to join our Revenues team and help deliver an exceptional service to residents, businesses, and key stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate administration, collection, and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, supporting the Council's wider commitment to excellent financial stewardship and outstanding customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys problem solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality public services. Key Responsibilities As a Revenues Officer, you will: Manage customer enquiries across multiple channels, including telephone, online, and face‑to‑face...

I am recruiting for Chief Accountant within a local authority based in London. The role will be a temporary position for 6 months paying upto £750 p/day. The role will be hybrid working. Key duties include To manage the production of the Council's Single entity and Group accounts. To be the primary expert on financial accounting regulations and be the primary advisor on this subject matter to the Council' s statutory section 151 Officer. To hold the day-to-day responsibility for the Council's system of financial controls, ensuring that all key reconciliations are produced monthly, quarterly or yearly depending on their importance and the regularity. To regularly liaise and manage relationships with the External Auditors at a senior level. To manage the end of year capital and asset accounting processes. To manage the financial accounting function and present to directors and councillors on the matter, where appropriate. To ensure that the team provide specialist financial...

Finance Officer - 1 Year Fixed Term Term Time East Kent £26,393 - £27,713 (Actual Salary: £24,185.16 - £25,394.73) We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer to join our clients supportive and forward-thinking school on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who wants to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of a school. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance, and accurate reporting, helping to make a real difference behind the scenes. The Role You will: Monitor and manage budgets, producing clear monthly financial reports Maintain accurate accounting systems and reconcile accounts Support annual budget preparation and financial planning Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements Process orders, payments and payroll information accurately Oversee contracts, licences, insurance and asset...

Income Officer - Local Authority (Merseyside) Contract: 12 months (ongoing assignment) Pay rate: £19.44 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 35 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days remote Location: City-centre office, Merseyside Office base: Cunard Building, Pier Head Closing date: 02 March 2026 Interviews: Online The Role An established local authority in the North West is seeking an experienced Income Officer to join its Transactional Services team. The role focuses on the accurate allocation, reconciliation, and management of income received from residents, businesses, and internal services, ensuring financial integrity and high-quality customer service. Key Responsibilities Allocate and reconcile income received via BACS, CHAPS, card, cheque, online and bank deposits Administer income reversals including refunds, chargebacks, unpaid cheques and Direct Debit rejections Investigate and resolve income-related queries via phone, email and written...

Job Title: Revenues Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: £16.36 PAYE Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused Revenues Officer to join our Revenues team and help deliver an exceptional service to residents, businesses, and key stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate administration, collection, and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, supporting the Council's wider commitment to excellent financial stewardship and outstanding customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys problem solving, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality public services. Key Responsibilities As a Revenues Officer, you will: Manage customer enquiries across multiple channels, including telephone, online, and face‑to‑face...

Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport Must be able to travel to Dorset Council (2 days a week in the office). Previous local government experience essential with working knowledge within Highways and Transportation. About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Location: Hybrid (2 days in office per week - some negotiation) Contract: Interim - 3 months - 37 hours a week Day Rate: £500 a day Start Date: Immediate Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for public and school transport as well as operational highway contracts. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a...

Your new company A successful and established organisation in Cwmbran is recruiting for a dedicated Payroll Officer to join their payroll function. With a strong reputation for accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement, this business offers a supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise will be valued and your ideas welcomed. Your new role As a member of the payroll team, you will deliver an accurate, compliant and timely end‑to‑end payroll service for both weekly and monthly employees. This is a hands‑on, autonomous role requiring precision, responsibility and strong organisational skills.Key responsibilities include: Managing full end‑to‑end weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring all payroll schedules reconcile accurately Processing statutory deductions, HMRC RTI submissions, attachment of earnings and court orders Managing absence records including sickness, maternity/paternity, jury service and other leave types Administering additional and ad‑hoc payments...

We are seeking an experienced Business Rates Officer to join our Revenues service and support the effective administration, billing and collection of Non-Domestic Rates. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge of Business Rates who is confident working in a busy local authority environment and experienced in using Academy Systems. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Business Rates accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation and high standards of customer service. The role will involve working closely with colleagues across Revenues and Finance to maximise income collection and support local businesses. Key Responsibilities * Administer and maintain Business Rates accounts, including billing, amendments and reliefs * Process and apply Business Rates reliefs and exemptions in line with legislation * Undertake recovery action in accordance with council policies and statutory...

Accounts Payable 6 month contract 2 days on site £16-£18 p/h PAYE Our client, a dynamic organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a contract basis. This role is based in Romsey and requires on-site presence for two days a week. The position offers a six-month contract term. Key Responsibilities: Credit control for the business, managing the collection of cash from customers Handling Accounts Payable, including posting supplier invoices and administering supplier accounts Maintaining the cashbook Preparing and submitting supplier payment runs in conjunction with the Reporting Business Partner Executing ad-hoc finance department duties such as petty cash management and office records archiving Undertaking other reasonable duties as required for the smooth operation of the businessJob Requirements: Experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and/or Accounts Payable (AP) or a broader finance support role Proficiency in...

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to lead the implementation and maintenance of standard costing practices at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing, analyzing, and managing standard cost systems in a production environment, ensuring accurate product costing, supporting operational efficiency, and contributing to strategic financial decisions. Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to...

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to lead the implementation and maintenance of standard costing practices at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing, analyzing, and managing standard cost systems in a production environment, ensuring accurate product costing, supporting operational efficiency, and contributing to strategic financial decisions. Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to...

Are you looking for a busy and rewarding payroll role within a supportive and welcoming team? This client is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly payroll department on a 12-month fixed term contract on a part time basis This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services. The Role As Payroll Assistant, you will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a collaborative and experienced team, your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the processing of monthly payroll Inputting and checking payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes Supporting with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner Maintaining accurate employee records Supporting pension administration tasks where required This is a busy role...

Payroll Specialist | Global Brand 6 Month FTC - Strong potential to go permanent 2 Days in office | West London Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience Lots of fantastic perks and benefits & opportunity We're partnering with a hugely recognisable, people-first brand to recruit a talented Payroll Specialist into their high-performing UK team of 5. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where payroll truly matters to the business. With responsibility for a large UK population (circa 10,000 employees), this role offers real ownership, exposure and the chance to work within a best-in-class in-house payroll function using ADP GlobalView. There is strong potential for this role to become permanent for the right person. The Opportunity You'll be a key member of the UK payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payroll while partnering closely with HR, Finance and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:...

Accounts Payable Manager Manchester £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Full-time | 1 year FTC We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to lead a high-performing AP function within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. The Role As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate, timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will manage and develop a small team, drive process improvements, and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities * Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations * Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team * Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices * Lead payment runs (BACS/CHAPS) and manage cash flow forecasting for...

Junior Payroll Administrator (Temporary) Location: Doncaster Salary: £13–£15 per hour Contract: Temporary - 3 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 from home Level: Junior / Entry-level 💡 The Opportunity This is a junior-level payroll admin role, ideal for someone with general admin experience and a basic understanding of payroll (nice to have, not essential). The role supports the payroll team during busy processing periods and focuses on administration and query handling, rather than full payroll processing. 📌 Key Responsibilities * Download payroll documentation from the Earnie payroll system * Upload P60s and maintain payroll records in Workday HRIS * Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers * Support payroll processing during peak periods * Monitor shared payroll inboxes and escalate queries when needed * Maintain and update employee payroll data in Workday * Provide admin...

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a highly entrepreneurial and rapidly growing business in west of Scotland in the recruitment of an assistant accountant on a 12-month maternity leave contract. Due to the rapid growth of the business, there is a high degree of probability that this role will become permanent in the fullness of time. The organisation is a standout business that few people will recognise today but will be a powerhouse within Scotland in the near future. Benefits include Medical Cover Health & Wellbeing Programme Gym Membership Free Parking Ability to buy/sell holiday The chance to become part of a business that will be a household name in years to come This vacancy, the result of a maternity contract and will report into one of the co-founding directors and will be office based 5 days per week. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the companies owners, one of which currently focuses on the...

Location: Yeovil (Hybrid) Rate: £25-£30 per hour (Umbrella) We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our clients team on a contract running until December 2026. This role offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week in the Yeovil office during the first month, reducing to a minimum of 1 day per week thereafter. We welcome applicants who are part‑qualified or QBE, but you must have a solid understanding of VAT and Tax. About the Role Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will support monthly compliance activities for UK and international indirect tax reporting, as well as employer duty compliance for the Leonardo UK Ltd legal entity. You'll play a key role in day‑to‑day tax operations, including VAT, overseas equivalents, PAYE, and various ad hoc tasks. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly UK and international VAT returns Perform monthly reconciliations on all Employee Benefits in Kind, investigating and resolving discrepancies Assist with P11D and PAYE...

Sewell Wallis is extremely excited to be working for a leading business who are based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Due to expansion, they're now looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 6-month contract. The candidate will ideally be experienced with purchase ledger and be able to process a high volume of purchase invoices. The business offers some fantastic benefits, including the opportunity to work from home a few days per week. What will you be doing? Processing invoices for the group by following company procedures. Reconciliation of supplier statements and escalation point for query resolution. Responsible for clearing aged invoices and managing the timely processing of unapproved invoices. Point of contact for queries and escalations for Suppliers, supported by Senior members of the team. To support Senior team members of the team as and when necessary with ad hoc tasks. Prioritisation of workload effectively throughout the day to ensure all requirements are...

Payroll Administrator £28,000 - £35,000 6-month FTC Are you an aspiring payroll a professional looking to provide additional support to the payroll team due to a busy period. Portfolio Payroll are proud to be exclusively representing a client who are a big player within the healthcare field. Job Overview You will be a key part of the payroll team assisting with the following. Day to Day Responsibilities: Processing in house monthly payrolls from start to finish Deal with various pay queries across the business Assist with various payroll projects Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience with in house payroll High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Payroll legislation knowledge High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working in a busy payroll department A fundamental...

A fantastic opportunity to take on a short-term assignment with a high growth organisation supporting the finance team through a busy change period. We have been appointed to recruit an Interim Financial Controller who has the ability to provide senior finance support across the finance function with a 'hands on' and adaptable approach. The successful candidate will assist the Finance Director on a number of finance aspects across management accounting and financial accounting with oversight of the finance team. What will the Interim Financial Controller role involve? Working closely with the Finance Director and the wider finance team on a daily basis; Hands on approach to management accounts and financial accounting support; Spreadsheet work including financial modelling and cost analysis. Suitable Candidate for the Interim Financial Controller vacancy: Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA); Able to commence the assignment in March 2026; Experience operating as a 'hands on'...