30 jobs found in Bishop's Stortford

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Project Systems Accountant within a Local Authority client based in Essex. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2-3 days on-site per week), and £35-£45 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience), with a contract length of 9-12 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: • Lead on financial systems projects, upgrades and ongoing development of the Council's corporate financial management systems. • Support and monitor key finance projects, providing regular updates on progress and outcomes. • Act as a specialist advisor on financial systems, ensuring robust processes, controls and reporting. • Manage system configuration, user access, testing, training and stakeholder engagement across the organisation. • Work closely with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system improvements and resolve technical issues. • Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial...

Redbridge Council are looking for an Interim Group Accountant - High Needs Block. £575 per day. 1 or 2 days in the office IG1 1NN. Shape the Future of SEND Finance in Redbridge The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an experienced and strategic Group Accountant High Needs Block to join our Education & Inclusion Directorate. This is a high-profile leadership role providing expert financial management, business partnering, and strategic advice to senior stakeholders across Education, Inclusion, and SEND services. As the principal finance lead for the High Needs Block, you will play a vital role in supporting service transformation, delivering robust financial planning and forecasting, ensuring statutory compliance, and helping shape sustainable services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership,...

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an experienced and strategic Group Accountant � High Needs Block to join our Education & Inclusion Directorate. This is a high-profile leadership role providing expert financial management, business partnering, and strategic advice to senior stakeholders across Education, Inclusion, and SEND services. As the principal finance lead for the High Needs Block, you will play a vital role in supporting service transformation, delivering robust financial planning and forecasting, ensuring statutory compliance, and helping shape sustainable services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership, business partnering, and influencing skills. About the Role Working within a matrix management environment, you will: Lead the provision of high-quality financial management and...

SEND High Needs Accountant North London Local Authority (Hybrid – 2 days on-site) £575 per day (Umbrella) Full-time Interim Contract (3 Months Initially) We're working with a North London Local Authority to recruit an experienced SEND High Needs Accountant to lead financial management for the High Needs Block within the Education & Inclusion directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government finance professional to play a key role in supporting SEND services, providing strategic financial advice, and driving sustainable financial planning across education. The role will involve: Leading financial management for the High Needs Block and Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting Business partnering with senior leaders across Education, SEND, and Inclusion Supporting service transformation through financial modelling and business case development Producing statutory financial information and supporting...

Finance Assistant - FTC | St Albans | Up to £33k Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for maternity cover, 9-12 months. You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. What’s in it for you? · Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience · Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, office based · 25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period) · Subsidised parking Key responsibilities: · Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions · Prepare profit and loss schedules · Reconcile bank statements · Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target · Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions · Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof · Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof · Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed · Provide administrative support during budget preparation ·...

Financial Accountant - Projects & Financial Review (Interim) £250 - £350 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...

Trade & Transaction Reporting Business Analyst (MiFID II Rewrite) Location - London (hybrid with 2-3 days per week onsite) Contract - 6 months with potential to extend Rate - Up to £810 per day (Umbrella) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of regulatory change? Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Regulatory Change Business Analyst to join their dynamic project team! This is an exciting opportunity to support a major MiFID Rewrite Programme, as well as broader reporting architecture transformation and vendor onboarding initiatives. About the Role: In this dedicated Transformation BA role, you will play a vital part in translating complex regulatory changes into practical business and technology requirements. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of regulatory change. Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Analysis:- Dive deep into MiFID Rewrite requirements and interpret regulatory changes. - Assess...

Location: South East London (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience but equivalent to Band 7/8a The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation within the healthcare sector during a period of transformation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in providing continuity across both the Financial Accounts and Financial Management functions while supporting the organisation through a planned finance restructure. This is a hands-on interim assignment, ideally suited to someone who can quickly establish credibility, provide technical expertise and deliver high-quality financial support across a broad remit. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end and year-end close activities. Ensure robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations. Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements. Produce accurate and timely...

Immediate Start - Temporary Finance Assistant Location: Holborn, London Salary: £17-£20 per hour Duration: 3-4 Month Assignment A prestigious historic membership organisation is seeking a meticulous and detail orientated Finance Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis and support a major data reconciliation project. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys investigative work, has strong attention to detail, and is confident working with financial data. What you'll be doing: High-volume reconciliation of financial and organisational records Allocating payments accurately within a bespoke internal system Investigating and resolving data discrepancies and historic mismatches Maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administration and finance tasksWhat we're looking for: Previous finance, accounts, or reconciliation experience Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Strong data entry and...

Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Banking Model Role: Senior Project Manager Location: London (Canary Wharf) - Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) Duration: 11-month contract Rate: £650 per day (via Umbrella Company)The Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join a leading, globally recognised financial institution. Operating within a highly collaborative team, you will play a pivotal role in driving global project delivery within the Banking & Treasury Services change portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Product Delivery Manager, you will take end-to-end ownership of critical global initiatives within the Enterprise Banking Model (EBM) programme. This is a high-profile delivery role embedded within a Scaled Agile framework (SAFe). Key Responsibilities Drive the proactive execution and planning of projects within the Scaled Agile framework, including active participation in quarterly PI planning. Partner closely with senior...

Job Title: SOC Analyst Location: On-site, London moving to hybrid 3 days on-site after 2-week induction Start Date: Immediate Contract length: 31/03/26 further extensions expected Clearance Required: BPSS (must be obtained prior to onboarding) Day rate: £400 - £500 Candidates must hold or be eligible for SC clearance Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a security operations team in London. The role is focused on real-time monitoring, investigation, and incident response across a modern enterprise security environment. - Key Responsibilities Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts across multiple platforms, including Microsoft and endpoint security tools. Conduct in-depth investigations of security events, escalating and containing incidents as required. Optimise and tune detection rules, policies, and alerting mechanisms to improve SOC efficiency. Collaborate with internal teams to support security operations, threat analysis, and incident recovery. Produce...

Procurement Officer/Analyst Rate - £200 - £250 (A day) Location - London (Hybrid) Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Main Accountabilities The Procurement Officer will support the delivery of the organisation's procurement strategy by providing high-quality procurement analysis, operational procurement support, supplier management, travel administration, and stakeholder engagement. The role will contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement practices, compliance, value for money and informed decision-making across the organisation. The post holder will work closely with Procurement team members, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient procurement operations and the effective use of procurement data and systems. Procurement Operations and Supplier Management Support and administer supplier set-up processes, ensuring all required due diligence and operational checks are completed...

Management Accountant. OUR CLIENT is a leading international property investment and development business with a diverse portfolio of UK and European entities. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with previous real estate or property sector experience to join their collaborative Finance team on a 14-month fixed-term contract. Working within a small but highly skilled team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous process improvements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare and deliver quarterly management accounts for smaller entities and third-party accounts. Support the Finance Manager in preparing quarterly management accounts for larger entities. Assist with the quarterly group consolidation process and prepare supporting schedules for reporting to the overseas Head Office. Assist in drafting statutory financial statements for...

Job Title: Direct Investment Valuations Manager Contract: 6 months Location: London, UK The Mission: They will own the math, models, and processes used to calculate the value of the bank's direct company investments. Organisational context: It sits in the "Middle Office" under Finance. They report to a Senior Manager and won't have anyone reporting to them right away, so we need a strong independent doer, not just a people manager. Responsibilities: Build & maintain the calculators: They will design and update the complex financial spreadsheets (models) that calculate company values. Gather data: Pull financial information from the companies the bank has invested in to make sure the math is based on real, up-to-date facts. Run the meetings: Every quarter, they'll put together the data packs and be a key voice in the room telling executives, "Here is what our portfolio is worth and why." Regulatory and Audit liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for external...

Job Advert: Portfolio Planning Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time Who We Are Join our client, a leading organisation in the Financial Services industry, where we believe in being a trusted partner for the long term. We focus on growing our employees both professionally and personally. If you're curious and eager to explore diverse opportunities, we welcome your application even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. Role Summary We are seeking a Portfolio Planning AVP to join our dynamic Portfolio Planning team within the Transformation & Change Management Group (TCMG). In this pivotal role, you will drive financials and transformation planning across our change portfolio, managing budgets, headcount planning, and executive-level reporting. Key Responsibilities Support annual and multi-year strategic planning cycles, ensuring alignment of portfolio investments with business objectives. Manage the end-to-end...

Interim School Finance Manager Location: London Contract: Immediate start for 3 months Pay: Daily Rate We are supporting a provider of Special Education to recruit for an interim Finance Manager. They are looking for someone to join them immediately for 3 months, paid on a daily rate. They are open to hybrid working models. As Finance Manager, you will: Lead and develop the central finance team. Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders. Manage trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Produce consolidated management accounts and financial returns. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements. Support payroll, cash flow, procurement and audit processes. Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and internal controls. Work closely with school leaders and budget holders to support effective financial planning. About You: We're looking for someone who has: A recognised professional accountancy...

Business Analyst (x2) - Identity & Access Management (IGA) Overview We are seeking two experienced Business Analysts to support a global Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) transformation, implementing One Identity Identity Manager. You will play a key role in defining and standardising Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes across multiple regions and business units, working closely with HR, Technology, Security teams, and a System Integrator. Roles & Responsibilities Lead discovery and documentation of global JML processes Map current and future state identity lifecycle processes Gather and define business and technical requirements Capture integration requirements (HR systems, SIEM, PAM, ITSM, AD/Entra) Support application onboarding, role modelling, and access policies Document data flows, attribute mappings, and provisioning rules Work with global stakeholders to align regional and business requirements Support UAT planning and execution Produce key...

Remote Access Business Analyst - Contract Position - Hybrid role - £700 P/D We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments within a large-scale FMCG. This role will play a key part in uncovering and documenting currently undefined business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, remote access services, OT/IoT connectivity, and secure access workflows. Working closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will help shape future-state solutions and ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to operational and security objectives. Key responsibilities: Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions across corporate, retail, and OT environments  Gather, analyse, and document functional...

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment? A leading organisation is seeking an Interim FP&A Business Partner in Greater London to support strategic decision-making, financial performance and business planning across its enabling services functions. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with senior leadership, influence business performance and provide forward-looking financial insight within a complex, collaborative environment. The Role As the Interim FP&A Business Partner, you'll: Deliver timely financial reporting, forecasting and analysis to support informed business decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders and leadership teams to drive cost discipline and financial performance. Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across multiple business functions. Develop financial models, scenario analysis and long-term forecasts to support strategic planning. Provide clear, data-driven insights into business...

Trainee FX Trader Location: Remote / London Experience Level: Entry level (students and recent graduates welcome) Employment Type: Contract Hours: Minimum 10hrs/week during evaluation (flexible around studies) Salary: Competitive (compensation terms provided in the contractor agreement) About City Investment Solutions: We are a leading forex trading education platform dedicated to transforming beginners into successful Traders. Our program offers personalized, one-on-one live training and a unique opportunity for aspiring Traders to become funded, trading our capital and earning commissions, even with little to no prior experience. Job Description: City Investment Solutions is seeking motivated individuals with a passion for learning forex trading to join our Junior Forex Trader Program. No prior trading experience is required, just a willingness to learn and trade! During our training program, you'll receive online one-on-one live lessons with expert Mentors and trade your...