23 jobs found in Harefield

Temporary Finance Assistant - 6 Months - must be available immediately Upon application for this role you will receive a text message/email link to engage with our AI agent, please complete this to enhance your application. 📍Location: Watford 💷Hourly rate: £13.50 - £17.00 per hour ⏰Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business and Finance Assistant to support their finance team. Responsibilities: Assist in preparing financial reports and conducting variance analysis to track organisational performance. Support budgeting and forecasting activities by effectively gathering and organising relevant data. Help maintain accurate financial records, including processing invoices and performing reconciliations. Conduct routine checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness, ensuring the integrity of financial information. Support the preparation of management information and reports to aid decision-making processes. Assist...

Customer Service Advisor - END OF CONTRACTS Specialist Location: Berkshire, Sleugh, South East England Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Industry: Banking and Finance / Customer Service and Call Centres Salary: £14.88 per hour Benefits: Hybrid working arrangement – two days per week WFH after training is completed Job Description The Customer Service Advisor provides excellent support and guidance to customers within the banking and finance sector. The role involves managing inbound customer enquiries via telephone, email or online platforms, resolving issues efficiently and accurately, and ensuring a positive customer experience at all times. The position requires adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Key Responsibilities Receive and respond to customer enquiries promptly and courteously across multiple communication channels. Provide clear, accurate information regarding financial products, services,...

Job Advert: Junior Business Analyst Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months (Potential extension) Working Pattern: Full time Our client, a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Business Analyst for a temporary contract lasting six months. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain hands-on experience in business analysis and project support within a dynamic environment. Purpose of the Role: The Junior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting Business Analysts, Project Managers, and various stakeholders in understanding business needs, analysing processes, and documenting requirements. This position involves providing analytical and administrative support across various projects and programmes, ensuring that business requirements, process documentation, actions, decisions, and dependencies are meticulously captured and maintained. Key...

Are you an experienced FP&A professional who can turn complex financial data into clear commercial insight? A leading organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner to partner with senior leadership, drive financial performance and strengthen planning, forecasting and decision-making across the business. The Role As the Finance Business Partner, you’ll: * Partner with the Divisional Leadership Team and Functional Directors, providing insight, challenge and decision support. * Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles. * Develop P&L, cost and cash flow forecasts alongside scenario and sensitivity modelling. * Analyse performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key risks and opportunities. * Deliver clear, accurate management reporting and translate complex data into actionable insights. * Support business cases, investment appraisals and ROI analysis. * Drive cost discipline and improve financial accountability across the...

Financial Crime Project Manager – London – 12 months contract Job description We are recruiting for a Financial Crime Project Manager to our client, a regulated firm. This is a contract opportunity, offering an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. About the role: The Project Manager will provide dedicated leadership and delivery management across the Financial Crime Detection Capabilities Programme ensuring projects are planned, governed and delivered effectively. The role will oversee programme governance, stakeholder engagement, financial management, RAID management, benefits realisation and delivery reporting, whilst coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic Fighting Financial Crime outcomes. Key responsibilities include; Leading the planning, delivery and governance of projects within the FCDC Programme. Managing project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies. Coordinating business, technology,...

Head of Housing Transformation & Improvement Location: London / Hybrid Contract: Interim, 3–6 months initially Rate: Circa £300 Umbrella per day Working pattern: Hybrid, with approximately 3 days on site Department: Housing Service Reports to: Assistant Director, Housing Improvement & Governance An excellent interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Housing Transformation & Improvement to lead major change, improvement and delivery programmes within a London local authority Housing Service. This is a high-profile leadership role supporting a Housing Service on an ambitious improvement journey. You will lead a portfolio of complex programmes and projects designed to strengthen operational delivery, improve resident outcomes, embed effective governance and deliver financial sustainability. Working closely with the Assistant Director and senior leadership team, you will drive the delivery of key priorities including HRA budget management and savings,...

Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst London/Hybrid 6 months Day rate £500 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 Junior Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst...

Job Advertisement: Business Analyst Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6 months (Potential extension) Working Pattern: Full Time Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst (BA) to join their team for a temporary engagement. This pivotal role will contribute significantly to the EMEA Trade Surveillance Uplift project, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the Firm's trade surveillance capabilities. Purpose of the Role: The Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding and assessing changing business needs, analysing impacts, and documenting requirements. This role involves facilitating communication between various stakeholders and identifying impacts on the target operating model to provide effective solutions that mitigate risks. Key responsibilities include supporting business case development, planning, control processes, impact evaluation, traceability, and quality assurance/testing....

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner to support schools within a Local Authority, providing expert financial advice, analysis and challenge to Headteachers, school leadership teams and governors. The role will be paying £600 p/day for 6 months, the role is based in London. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyse school budgets, forecasts and financial performance. Identify budget variances, financial risks and emerging pressures. Lead and support financial recovery plans for schools experiencing deficits or structural overspending. Advise Headteachers, leadership teams and governors on financial management and Local Authority financial regulations. Provide clear financial information and constructive challenge to support effective decision-making. Strengthen financial controls, governance and budget management processes. Support schools in developing sustainable medium-term financial plans. Monitor agreed recovery actions and escalate...

Job Title: Assistant Vice President - Finance & Control Financial Reporting Location: London Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite) Contract Length: Until 31st March 2027 (with potential extension) Day Rate: £351.76 - £595.29 (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Our client, a prestigious organisation in the finance sector, is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President for their Finance & Control Financial Reporting team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established and collaborative finance function that plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: As the Assistant Vice President, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Leading and supporting monthly and quarterly closing processes, ensuring accurate recording of accruals and prepayments. Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger corrections, ensuring proper classification of P&L and balance sheet items. Preparing and submitting...

Senior Analyst | 6 Month FTC | £70,000 | 1 Day a Week in Office or remote A growing multi-site business is looking for a Senior Analyst to join its central finance team on a six month fixed-term contract. This is an immediate requirement, so you will need to be available at short notice. The role sits within the FP&A function and reports into the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. It is a hands-on, commercially focused position, turning complex data from across the business into clear reporting and practical insight that supports planning and decision-making. What you will be doing Producing accurate, timely reporting and analysis across a multi-site environment Investigating performance movements and explaining the key drivers, variances and trends Building and improving Excel models and forecasting tools for planning and scenario analysis Using SQL to extract, structure and analyse data from multiple sources Developing Power BI dashboards that improve visibility of...

About Us Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team dedicated to finding exceptional professionals for the London Borough of Hackney, are supporting our Digital team to find a skilled systems specialist to join the Finance & Corporate Resources (ICT & Workplace Services) department. The Role As a Digital Analyst focusing on iTrent and Business Objects, you will play a key role within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on the maintenance, development, and optimisation of our core enterprise systems. This is a fast-paced, 6-month temporary contract where you will support Senior Analysts to ensure system security, streamline HR workflows, and deliver high-quality data analysis. Key Responsibilities Assist with the creation, development, and scheduling of mid-to-high complexity reports via Business Objects. Perform data analysis and reconciliations where required. Support configuration changes, system processes, and upgrades within iTrent. Provide high-quality user...

Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) At Connect2Hackney, we are looking for a proactive, user-focused Service Accountant to join the Finance and Resources directorate at the London Borough of Hackney. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted financial partner for the Adult Social Care Service, offering high-quality advice, support, and constructive challenge to service managers across the council. You will play a vital part in driving our efficiency programme, managing service budgets, and helping deliver operational decisions that support a better Hackney. Key Responsibilities Lead on the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle, budget setting, regular monitoring, and accounts closing (across capital and revenue), ensuring clear audit trails and adherence to timetables. Provide proactive financial guidance for operational decisions, offering challenge or justification to optimise service outcomes. Scan for emerging financial risks within service areas, alert key...

Internal Audit Location South East England, Buckinghamshire, England Job Type Temporary, Full-Time Industry Primary: Banking and Finance Secondary: Accounting Salary £45,000 per annum Benefits Hybrid working arrangement – two days working from home Job Description The Internal Audit role is responsible for assessing and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes within the organisation. The post holder conducts independent evaluations of financial and operational activities to ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards. This role supports the identification of risks and recommends improvements to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency. Key Duties and Responsibilities Plan, execute and report on internal audit assignments in accordance with the annual audit plan. Review financial statements, operational procedures, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Identify areas of...

Our client is seeking an experienced finance assistant to join their team for the next 3 months, to be considered you must be available immediately to start. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day finance function. Duties: Manage the finance inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries Process supplier invoices Invoice verification VAT coding Routing invoices for approval Process expenses Complete daily bank postings and assist with monthly bank reconciliations Process supplier and ad hoc payments Maintain accurate and well-organised finance records Requirements: Current experience using acocunting systems Experience using Sage 50 Accounts or a comparable accounting system Experience processing transactions in multiple currencies Strong purchase ledger experience Good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office. Excellent attention to detail AAT qualification or another relevant finance qualification.Please apply for a chance to be considered

Business Analyst - Lending / Underwriting Transformation Contract: 3 months, likely extension Rate: £500 - £585 per day insideIR35 Location: Reading - Hybrid - 2-3 days per week We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with lending and/or underwriting experience to support a major financial services transformation programme. Our client is transitioning to a third-party lending platform and requires a BA to help assess existing underwriting processes, define future ways of working and translate business needs into clear technology requirements. You will work alongside an internal Business Analyst and closely with the third-party platform provider, helping to bridge the gap between business processes and the capabilities of the new platform. Responsibilities: * Analyse and document current-state lending and underwriting processes. * Understand business requirements and translate them into clear, structured requirements. * Develop a strong understanding of the...

Job Title: - Finance Officer Base Location: SG1 2FQ, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, UK Job type: - 3 month Salary: PAYE - £16.35/hour Role Purpose Provide specialist administrative and business support to help the team deliver services effectively. Use knowledge of systems, processes, and data to solve problems, produce reports, and support colleagues and customers. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality administrative support using established processes and systems. Analyse data and produce reports to support decision-making. Prepare documents, presentations, and correspondence. Support and advise colleagues on administrative procedures and systems. Build positive relationships with internal teams and external contacts. Monitor and process financial information where required. Identify and suggest improvements to processes and ways of working. Help prioritise workloads and provide guidance to less experienced team members.Skills & Experience Previous experience in an...

Senior Financial Planning Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the South East to appoint an Interim Senior Financial Planning Manager. This is a senior assignment leading the Council's financial planning, MTFS and budget-setting activity, while providing strategic advice to senior leaders and Members. What's on Offer Rate: £600 - £700 per day PAYE Initial Contract: 6 months Hours: 37 hours per week Full-time The Role The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy and annual revenue and capital budget-setting processes. Key responsibilities: Leading the development, maintenance and delivery of the Council's MTFS. Coordinating annual revenue and capital budget setting, forecasting and financial modelling. Providing robust strategic financial advice and challenge to senior officers and elected Members. Leading monthly budget monitoring and quarterly financial...

Aioi R&D Lab – Oxford is an AI R&D company based in Oxford, on a mission to harness AI to understand, predict, and manage risk, helping build a safer, more resilient society. We sit at the intersection of academia and industry, working with Oxford's professors, researchers, and graduates alongside commercial spinouts and partner companies, to turn frontier research into AI that actually ships rather than just gets published. Our work spans applied AI for insurance and adjacent industries, including supply chains, nature, autonomous driving, and the emerging challenges nobody's solved yet, alongside deep research of our own into agentic AI, privacy-preserving technologies, trustworthy AI, complex systems modelling, and quantum computing. We build AI products and solutions for insurers, businesses, and public-sector organisations worldwide, and run innovative research projects that push these technologies further, helping people make better decisions in an uncertain...

Financial Reporting Analyst | Oxfordshire A well-established organisation in Oxfordshire is looking for a Senior Financial Regulations Reporting Analyst to join its finance team. This is a specialist role focused on ensuring full compliance with an externally imposed financial regulatory framework, including detailed spend cap requirements. You will work closely with the Financial Regulations Reporting and Compliance Manager and the wider finance team, supporting decision-making up to CFO and senior leadership level. What you will be doing Preparing compliant regulatory submissions, ensuring they are accurate, on time and audit-ready Collating and analysing data to support CFO responses and requests for clarification from the regulator Supporting external audits, including agreed upon procedures, and producing the documentation and working papers behind them Building and maintaining monthly actuals reporting against the cap as part of the wider finance reporting cycle...