57 jobs found in Bury St Edmunds

Assistant Finance Manager Opportunities - Capital & Treasury 📍 Hybrid | 3‑Month Contract | 36 Hours (Mon-Fri) 💰 £500 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Office: Dockside, Newham - 2-3 days in office per week Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership-focused, high‑impact role within a forward‑thinking local authority? Two exciting Assistant Finance Manager positions-one in Capital and one in Treasury-are now available on an initial 3‑month contract. These roles are ideal for candidates with strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of public sector finance, and the confidence to support complex strategic decision-making. 🔎 About the Roles As an Assistant Finance Manager, you'll support the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality financial insight, oversight and guidance across your designated area. These are hands-on leadership roles, managing up to 22 FTE (including matrix/project teams) and directly line-managing up to 4 staff....

Financial Accountant 12 month maternity cover contract Salary: up to £55k depending on experience Location: Tower Bridge/London Bridge Hours: 37.5 hours a week. After training the role will offer hybrid working. What they offer: Performance-Linked Bonus: Pension Scheme: A 3-5% employer contribution for your long-term security. Healthcare Benefits: Private healthcare and Death-in-Service cover Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays. Team Culture: Monthly Kudos programmes, quarterly social events, and free onsite gym access. Paid volunteer days Perks: Weekly Friday lunch, unlimited office snacks, and a company mobile phone and premium laptop (MacBook Pro or ThinkPad). Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy organisation? We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our clients finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis (maternity cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to their mission...

I am recruiting for a Finance Data Migration & Transition Analyst to work remotely. The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. I am looking for a highly organised and self-driven Finance Data Migration & Transformation Analyst with several years of relevant experience to support a critical finance systems transformation initiative. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that financial and project data is accurately extracted, transformed, validated, and prepared for successful migration into Mosaic. The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-functional project team, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver clean, auditable, and well-documented data migration outcomes. You must have several years of experience working with financial and project data within ERP or finance systems environments. You will also have a number of years of demonstrated...

AVP - Leveraged Finance & JV Administrator Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office) Contract: 6 months, strong potential for extension Day Rate: From £300 via Umbrella (DOE) We are partnering with a major Japanese-headquartered global financial institution with a long-standing presence across corporate banking, markets, consumer banking and a broad range of financial services. They are seeking an experienced AVP-Leveraged Finance & JV Administrator to join their Specialised Products Department (SPD), supporting strategic Leveraged Finance and Net Asset Value (NAV) joint venture programmes with leading Private Equity partners. This position sits within the Planning & Internal Control Group and plays an important role in the administration, governance and monitoring of several JVCo structures that are key growth areas for the bank. You will support the full lifecycle of JVCo activity, including reviewing reporting, reconciling data across systems (Loan IQ, OBS,...

Finance Director Initial 6 month FTC The Role We're looking for a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to step beyond traditional finance and take full ownership of business performance. This role will suit someone who has mastered the numbers, understands how value is created operationally, and is ready to lead across revenue, cost, deals, people, and outcomes. You'll set financial strategy, drive budgeting and forecasting, strengthen governance, and deliver clear insight to support sustainable growth. The role also spans investment decisions, acquisitions, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting. You'll build a high‑performing team and raise the standard of data and decision‑making across the organisation. For the right person, this is a genuine pathway from FD to MD, offering influence, visibility, and long‑term upside. Key Responsibilities Lead the financial strategy and operating model, ensuring alignment with...

My London based, market leading Client is urgently recruiting for a Finance Project Manager to join a high-profile transformation programme on a contract basis. This role will play a key part in delivering finance change initiatives, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience in e-invoicing or structured invoicing environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver finance-focused projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality Work closely with finance, technology and external stakeholders to drive project outcomes Manage project governance, plans, risks, issues and dependencies Support the implementation or optimisation of e-invoicing / structured invoicing solutions Ensure compliance with financial controls, reporting standards and regulatory requirements Key Requirements: Fully finance qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience as a Finance Project Manager on complex change or transformation programmes...

Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, Southwest London, are recruiting for a Finance Team Leader – Accounts Receivable. To proactively develop relationships and work with services and support functions to ensure processes are followed, and to serve as a point of contact for relevant Heads of Service/Directors and suppliers. This also includes continuous improvements in business support, communication, process design, dispute resolution, and task automation. To lead and develop a proactive team of staff who take ownership, accept personal responsibility, demonstrate accountability, are customer-focused, and collaborate with others inside and outside Finance to deliver outcomes. Responsibility To take proactive responsibility for the development of financial competence and awareness of the correct exchequer processes for end users to use, including compliance with them. To lead, develop, and drive the changing role of finance to become a proactive, ownership-taking...

Interim Group Finance Controller Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid/On-site as required) Rate: £1,000 - £1,500 per day Start: Immediate Contract: Interim We are working with a Northamptonshire-based organisation seeking an experienced Interim Group Finance Controller for an immediate start. This is a senior, high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO with responsibility for leading and managing a large, multi-layered finance team. Key Responsibilities Report directly to the CFO, acting as a key member of the senior finance leadership team Lead, manage, and develop a large group finance function, ensuring high performance and clear accountability Oversee group financial control, reporting, and consolidation across multiple entities Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Lead statutory reporting and manage relationships with external auditors Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance across the group Provide high-quality financial...

Interim Finance Process Improvement Lead 6-12 Month Interim Assignment Brackley, Northamptonshire Role Overview SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a PE backed business in Brackley, Northamptonshire. Our client is seeking an Interim Finance Process Improvement lead to work closely with the Group Financial Controller & deliver a high-impact role focused on driving finance transformation, integrating subsidiaries, and redesigning processes. If you thrive on solving complex problems, challenging the status quo, and delivering results ahead of deadlines, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities - Lead targeted finance transformation initiatives-automation, reporting improvements, and workflow optimisation. - Drive finance integration projects post-acquisition, standardising processes across the Group. - Identify process pain points and implement practical, innovative solutions. - Collaborate with the Group Financial Controller to build scalable,...

Kinetic PLC are delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of Finance Specialists to support a finance team during a key transition period. This is a 6-month initial contract with potential extension and may lead to a permanent position. Immediate start is required. This role is ideal for someone with at least 3 years' experience in finance and/or accountancy, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment, supporting day-to-day finance operations including payments, journal entries, and month-end close activities. Experience with SOPs and SAP (or similar financial systems) is essential. Working Hours * Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week) Assignment & Pay * 6-month initial contract * Immediate start * £22 per hour * Potential extension / permanent opportunity Key Duties * Support month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness * Prepare and process journal entries * Perform account reconciliations and maintain...

The Finance Officer will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial management and reporting within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting and finance skills to support organisational goals. Client Details This is an opportunity to work with a respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact. The company is a small-sized entity focused on delivering its mission through efficient financial and operational management. Description To input purchase invoices accurately using our Excel linked auto loader or where necessary manually. * To prepare bank payment runs * To monitor the purchase invoices mailbox and distribute purchase invoices for approval and authorisation. * To download any online invoices and distribute for approval and authorisation. * To reconcile supplier statements to supplier accounts. * To record all banking transactions (income & expenditure) * To...

Finance Data Assistant - Finance - Temporary Location: Nottingham, NG4 (Hybrid - Tues/Weds in office) Salary: £26,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 per week | Full-time Start Date: February Duration: 6 months We're currently recruiting for a Finance Data Assistant to join a busy finance team on a key data improvement project. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Excel skills and experience working with supplier or finance data who enjoys working with detail and accuracy. This role will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of supplier information, supporting wider finance operations and process improvements. Key Responsibilities - Carrying out data cleansing within Excel, ensuring supplier information is accurate and up to date - Contacting suppliers directly to confirm and verify key details - Inputting and maintaining data accurately within Excel-based systems - Identifying and resolving duplicate supplier records - Supporting the...

Finance Business Partner Reading £31.79 per hour 10 month contract ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to be a part of a major project within the UK. The Role: Carry out variance analysis and cost monitoring against a range of financial measures and expense categories and provide input to narrative for impact and recovery statements. Building effective stakeholder engagement maintaining relationships with customer budget holders and wider stakeholders Providing information and reports at appropriate level budget holder meetings. Providing information to financial data to provide clear information and evidence to support business activities and requirements. Provide cost information for of the financial case on business cases Continuously improve quality of service proactively identifying opportunities through engaging with the local teams, prioritising changes that will add the most value. Being open to challenge and new ideas, sharing of...

Business Analyst 6 month contract (3 days a week) Inside IR353 Essex – 2-3 days a week in office I’m working recruiting for an experienced Business Analyst to support a major Operational Training transformation project within a public sector organisation. This is a discovery-led programme focused on understanding current training delivery, engaging widely with stakeholders and producing a clear, evidence-based options and recommendations to shape the next phase of the programme. As the BA you will lead structured discovery activity including stakeholder engagement (questionnaires, workshops, focus groups), benchmarking against comparable safety-critical sectors and detailed gap analysis against strategic and regulatory requirements. You’ll also assess productivity and efficiency across training delivery models, identify good practice and highlight clear development opportunities. The outcome will be a robust, decision-ready set of recommendations for senior stakeholders. This role...

6 Month Minimum Contract | Competitive Day Rate | Immediate Start Our client, a leading organisation undergoing significant transformation, is seeking a talented Systems & Transactional Accountant with proven experience using TechnologyOne (TechOne) Financials. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys improving processes, and brings strong financial systems expertise to the table. 💼 The Role As the Systems & Transactional Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of finance operations. Working closely with the Systems Finance Lead and wider transactional teams, you'll support the optimisation of TechnologyOne functionality and champion best practice across AP, AR, GL and financial processing. You will: Lead, support, and enhance day‑to‑day finance system activities within TechOne Maintain data integrity across transactional processes and ledgers Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve...

A leading Defence organisation are looking for a proactive and organised Project Buyer to join their UK Construction procurement function in Stevenage. Role: Project Buyer Duration: 12-month contract Pay: Up to £40 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: Stevenage Working Pattern: Hybrid 2/3 days You'll play a key role in supporting competitive tendering, supplier management, contract negotiation, and ensuring the smooth running of procurement activities across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities: Running and supporting competitive tender events using e‑procurement tools. Planning tender programmes and coordinating meetings with internal stakeholders. Supporting supplier sourcing and identifying opportunities for cost savings. Managing and recording savings initiatives. Assisting with the raising of purchase orders during busy periods. Supporting Procurement Gate Reviews and resolving invoice queries. Leading low‑value, low‑complexity negotiations and working with...

Construction Buyer Stevenage Contract - 12 Months (2 Days a week onsite) Salary £40.00 per hour Umbrella ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Buyer to join a fast paced team at a Global Defence Company. The Role: Manage suppliers and where necessary build up longer term supplier management expectations Build strong relationships with suppliers in order to meet Internal Customer requirements effectively. Build strong relationships with FM, Security & SHE Team in order to support their requirements and needs Actively support functional excellence programmes, identifying areas for improvement where new processes may be required Lead low value/low complexity negotiations with suppliers to optimise cost, delivery and quality of products Requirements: Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications Strong team and communication skills Good written, verbal and presentation skills Good negotiation skills Proactive approach /...

We are partnering exclusively with a pharmaceuticals company in their search for a Senior Associate - Sales Order Processing. This is a 3 month temporary role based in Hoddesdon, looking to pay between £180 to £210 per day (PAYE or umbrella equivalent) for the right person. This role will be onsite 5 days per week. As a Senior Associate Sales Order Management, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between contracts, project execution, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Contract Management: Translate complex client contracts into ERP system sales orders, ensuring accurate setup of invoicing and revenue recognition profiles. Financial Oversight: Trigger invoice requests and revenue milestones; assist Finance with monthly revenue recording, budgeting, and forecasting. Project Tracking: Maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets for multi-site or complex projects and provide timely reporting and analysis to Project Managers. Cross-Functional Collaboration:...

Purchasing Assistant Location: Essex (Office‑based) Salary: Competitive + benefits Sector: Manufacturing / Electronics Our client is a well‑established UK manufacturing business operating within a fast‑paced, component‑driven environment. They provide end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions and work with a diverse customer base across multiple industries. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Purchasing Assistant to support their Commercial and Purchasing teams at their Essex site. The Role As Purchasing Assistant, you will support the day‑to‑day buying of components and materials to ensure production and customer requirements are met. This is a hands‑on role offering excellent exposure to purchasing, supply chain and manufacturing operations, ideal for someone looking to develop a long‑term career in purchasing. You will work closely with internal teams including Purchasing, Production, Operations and Account Management, as well as external suppliers. Key...

Senior Analyst - Accounting and Reporting £500 per day – 6 month - Luton – Hybrid – outside IR35 The Senior Analyst - Accounting and Reporting to support the deployment of strategic business improvements through the S/4HANA global transformation.  The Senior Analyst - Accounting and Reporting will act as a central point for transitioning from ECC to S/4 with regards to accounting & reporting.  Typical Accountabilities: The Senior Analyst - Accounting and Reporting will be the source of knowledge in one or more areas of Finance as we transition between design & deployment Prioritises business improvement issues and delivers own business improvement findings and recommendations to a cross-functional team, specifically covering the creation of the finance, accounting and reporting process Working with the design solution for general accounting and reporting to exploit standard SAP S/4 HANA functionality Collaborate with the data team as we transition from one data...