38 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 ·...

The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA. Position Description: Rate: £27.38ph (Via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £35.89 after 13 weeks under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations. Direct Commodity Buyer Powertrain components A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV. Sourcing. Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base. Perform...

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...

Change Management Analyst - CRM / Investment Banking I’m looking for a Change Management Analyst with DealCloud experience for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35) with a leading global advisory/investment banking firm. The role will support a major CRM and business adoption programme across London-based banking users. This is a highly user-facing role, so the client needs a polished, confident change professional who can work directly with bankers and understand how they operate day to day. This is not a back-office change role. You will be supporting front-office users across relationship management, pipeline management, deal activity, and adoption of a new CRM platform. Key responsibilities: * Support user adoption and business change activity for a CRM transformation programme * Work directly with Investment Banking users to understand issues, feedback, and resistance points * Support communications, training, floor-walking, and one-to-one user engagement * Prepare user...

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...

Role: SAP Finance Master Data Specialist Contract Length: 12 months initially (2-3 years programme) Day Rate: 500 – 625 EUR, if UK based (outside IR35) Location: Anywhere in the UK / EU, the candidate is expected to travel bimonthly to key sites across EU / UK (non – negotiable) for a couple of days. Travel Expenses: Fully covered We are looking for an SAP FI Specialist /  Finance Master Data Specialist to support a large-scale S/4HANA transformation on a contract basis. The consultant will be responsible for analysing, mapping, documenting, and validating finance master data, with a particular focus on General Ledger accounts and bank master data. This is a large scale transformation across multiple European sites, conducted in wave and expected to run for the next 2-3 years. Key responsibilities Perform source-to-target G/L account mapping for the S/4HANA solution. Analyse legacy Chart of Accounts structures and historical financial postings. Investigate incorrect...

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...