27 jobs found in Bedford

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...

One of our Milton Keynes based Clients require a Finance orientated individual to join their Finance team, initially on a Temporary basis, with the view to being made permanent by the end of the year. * Reconciling and processing contributions for Investment and Disinvestment. * Liaising with schemes regarding actions required to maintain member’s pensions funds. * Compiling monthly reports for regulatory purposes. * Creating statements of accounts and answering other queries. * Providing excellent service to the pension scheme employers and members, through accurate, timely and empathetic contact, via phone and email. Requirements: * Previous experience of working in a financial or accounts related environment. * Good communication skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels. * Excellent organisational skills to manage various tasks while achieving SLAs. * Strong general computer skills, comfortable with MS Office (especially Excel)....

Housing Finance Officer Kettering Contract £15.06 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Finance Officer. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Helping the team with surplus workload: - Managing the Housing Finance Inbox - Ensure a consistent, customer focused service is delivered to all the councils’ tenants and leaseholders by responding to contact requests and enquires with accurate advice, support, guidance and assistance in a timely manner to help them make informed choices about issues or concerns they raise. - Logging information on the housing management system/ provide support to the tenancy team - Taking payments/Telephone calls/emails - Booking in post - Assisting the team with other admin duties where necessary PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact...

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...

Junior Forex Trader Junior Forex Traders are invited to join Samuel and Co Trading, to trade FX and Gold starting with 50/50 profit share. With progression to larger account sizes and increased profit splits. This can be fully remote with flexible working hours, full time or part time. Please note this is a self employed role, an administration fee will apply for successful applicants. Free accredited training is offered if required. Samuel and Co Trading has traders across the globe. We are expanding our company offerings and are looking for Forex and Gold Traders. As a Junior Forex Trader you will learn to trade Forex short term and mid term with Samuel and Co Trading. You will liaise with senior mentors who will conduct performance reviews to help you improve. Location: Remote, inperson training offered The ideal Junior Forex Trader will possess the following: * A strong interest in trading the financial markets * The ability to communicate effectively across all levels *...

Remote Junior Forex Trader Junior Forex Traders are invited to join Samuel and Co Trading, to trade FX and Gold starting with 50/50 profit share. With progression to larger account sizes and increased profit splits. This can be fully remote with flexible working hours, full time or part time. Please note this is a self employed role, an administration fee will apply for successful applicants. Free accredited training is offered if required. Samuel and Co Trading has traders across the globe. We are expanding our company offerings and are looking for Forex and Gold Traders. As a Junior Forex Trader you will learn to trade Forex short term and mid term with Samuel and Co Trading. You will liaise with senior mentors who will conduct performance reviews to help you improve. Location: Remote, inperson training offered. The ideal Junior Forex Trader will possess the following: * A strong interest in trading the financial markets * The ability to communicate effectively across all...

Remote Forex Trader Junior Forex Traders are invited to join Samuel and Co Trading, to trade FX and Gold starting with 50/50 profit share. With progression to larger account sizes and increased profit splits. This can be fully remote with flexible working hours, full time or part time. Please note this is a self employed role, an administration fee will apply for successful applicants. Free accredited training is offered if required. Samuel and Co Trading has traders across the globe. We are expanding our company offerings and are looking for Forex and Gold Traders. As a Junior Forex Trader you will learn to trade Forex short term and mid term with Samuel and Co Trading. You will liaise with senior mentors who will conduct performance reviews to help you improve. Title: Remote Junior Forex Trader Earnings: Dependent on the performance via the profit share The ideal Junior Forex Trader will possess the following: * A strong interest in trading the financial markets * The ability...

One of my local government clients is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Financial Assessment operational support team within the Resources Directorate. In this role, you will work as part of a busy operational support team, handling post, emails and documentation relating to the Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Council to enhance customer experience and improve service efficiency. You will be joining a supportive, friendly team with the opportunity for hybrid working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: * Handling and distributing incoming post and emails for Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. * Collecting, scanning, and indexing documents across various internal systems. * Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider Resources Directorate. *...

Shipping, Purchasing & Finance Administrator (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover) Wembley £28,000 - £32,000 DOE Immediate Start Available A global business based in Wembley is looking for a Shipping, Purchasing & Finance Administrator to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a varied role split across shipping, purchasing and finance administration, making it ideal for an organised and detail-oriented administrator with experience handling import/export documentation and coordinating purchasing activities. Key Responsibilities Prepare and process shipping and import/export documentation. Organise domestic and international shipments and track deliveries. Ensure compliance with shipping, VAT and import/export regulations. Create and process purchase orders and maintain supplier records. Monitor inventory levels and support stock accuracy. Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders and internal departments. Support the Accounts...

Part Time Accountant (Temp-to-Perm) 📍 West London / ⏱ 20 hours per week (flexible on days) / £14.35-£15.38 per hour Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Part Time Accountant to join their small, fast-paced finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger and smooth running of core finance processes. Key Responsibilities Managing company bank accounts and performing weekly reconciliations Posting transactions across sales and purchase ledgers Reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis Overseeing VAT processes, including refunds and correct VAT application Processing third-party invoices and staff expenses Managing and reconciling the credit card account Handling financial queries from internal teams and external stakeholders Accounting for and reconciling shipping transactions Supporting the management of petty cash Assisting with additional finance tasks as required by the...

Financial Accountant - Projects & Financial Review (Interim) £250 - £290 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 day in | West London A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a leading global business during an exciting period of change. Working within a collaborative UK Accounting team, this role will focus on supporting key accounting projects, financial review activity and improving reporting processes within a large and complex environment. You'll partner closely with finance stakeholders across the UK, EMEA and US, helping support accurate reporting and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. Key responsibilities: Supporting month-end and financial reporting processes Reviewing financial data, reconciliations and accounting entries Supporting finance projects and operational initiatives Partnering cross-functionally to assess accounting impact Supporting audits and year-end...

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim) £250 - £290 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 days in office | (West London) We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer business seeking a strong Financial Accountant to support a key finance transformation programme. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing processes, improving controls and helping shape best-practice finance approaches within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support reporting, accounting reviews and process improvements while helping ensure robust financial controls across a large-scale environment. Key responsibilities: Reviewing accounting activity and financial controls Supporting process improvement and best-practice approaches Preparing reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis Supporting statutory and audit requirements Partnering with stakeholders across...

Streamline Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing luxury skin care company based in Central London. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting the wider business with reporting, budgeting, payroll, and financial administration. Working closely with management and external accountants, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance department and maintaining accurate financial records across the business. Key Responsibilities * Processing supplier invoices and managing the purchase ledger. * Raising customer invoices and overseeing credit control activities. * Managing supplier payments and employee expenses. * Reconciling and maintaining four company bank accounts. * Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring business performance. * Producing sales revenue reports and management information. * Assisting with the preparation of...

Product Controller (EMEA Equities - Business Finance and Control) London/Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate £500 via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination...

Finance Business Partner London/Hybrid 1 year FTC From £50,000pa dependant on experience 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 a leading global centre for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. It brings together expertise in languages, cultures, and societies with a strong focus on addressing contemporary global challenges. With a commitment to diversity, social justice, and academic excellence, it serves as a hub for critical thinking and innovative scholarship that...

Regulatory Reporting Business Analyst (Axiom) - £700 Per Day – 12 Months – London (Hybrid) – Investment Banking   Overview: A market leading Investment Banking organization are currently searching for an experienced Regulatory Reporting Business Analyst with strong experience working with Axiom.   Role & Responsibilities: Carry out analysis, design, and delivery of IT solutions supporting Capital Pillar 1 prudential reporting requirements and other regulatory frameworks. Partner with teams such as Finance, Risk, and Regulatory Reporting to gather, document, and validate business requirements. Translate evolving regulatory requirements into clear business and technical specifications. Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions. Estimate tasks and define RAID items to help create project plans. Drive end-to-end project lifecycle for regulatory reporting initiatives, from requirements gathering through testing and implementation. Present...

Cyber Security Engineer - 6 Month Contract - No Sponsorship available Job Description This Cyber Security Engineer role sits within the Information Security function and focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. You will lead cyber security project deliverables, maintain and enhance existing cyber tools, and roll out new features and capabilities across banking and securities businesses under a dual-hat arrangement. Operating with equal authority across both entities, you will make independent, risk-based decisions aligned to a shared governance framework, working closely with engineering and operations teams to embed robust security into all technology solutions. Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise security solutions across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. Lead security architecture reviews to ensure solutions align with security standards,...

Merchandise Financial Planner Responsible for leading BRIS merchandise planning and in-season trading. Fully owns the MFP, WSSI & OTB processes to drive profitable growth across territories, channels and product categories. Acting as a key commercial counterpart to Management, AP and Finance, the role provides clear, action-focused insight on performance, risks and opportunities. The role requires accountability for accurate forecasting, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring that trading actions are timely, commercially sound and aligned to wider business objectives. The role requires a strong understanding of promotional mechanics and commercial levers, enabling fast, commercially sound decisions that optimise sales, stock position and margin performance across markets. This role reports to the Head of Merchandising. WSSI Responsibility for the Cluster MFP & OTB, driving out key findings based on performance by territory, channel and product category as...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Quality Assurance (Trade & Transaction Reporting) Location: London - Hybrid (2-3 days in office is essential) Contract: Through to 31/03/2027 Rate: £550 - £600 inside umbrella Background The firm is undergoing major business and technology transformation, expanding products and customer base while maintaining strong regulatory compliance. It operates trade/transaction reporting monitoring with a dedicated Operations & IT TTR team. This role ensures the effectiveness of banking and capital markets TTR functions, supports regression testing, maintains regression...

My client, a large investment bank are looking for a Software Developer to join their Commodity Derivatives team. The role will be working in one of their eTrading / Front office teams. Requirements Experience developing with C# / .NET. Investment banking experience. Experience with CI/CD pipelines Commodities would be desirable SQL experience would be desirable This is a long term contract paying up to £800 per day via umbrella with high chance of extension. This role offers a Hybrid working policy with 2-3 days per week required in the London office. If this role is of interest, please reply with your up-to-date CV and I will be in touch if suitable. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out...