73 jobs found in Exeter

Interim Finance & Partnerships Administrator Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working Available) Rate: Up to £20 per hour Contract: 6-Month Temporary Assignment Start Date: ASAP Hays are recruiting for a Finance & Partnerships Administrator to join a well-established education organisation based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance or administration professional to join a busy team. This varied role will combine finance, administration and stakeholder engagement responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Administer bursaries and funding arrangements. Coordinate payments to providers. Maintain accurate financial records, spreadsheets and payment schedules. Support tuition fee administration and payment tracking. Raise purchase orders and process financial documentation. Assist with funding returns, reconciliations and audit requirements. Support procurement activities and programme resource ordering. Ensure compliance with financial procedures and...

Interim Finance OfficerExeter Area | 24 Hours Per Week | 3 Days Onsite | Up to £23.44 Per Hour | Interim Contract Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for a varied and hands-on interim opportunity? We are recruiting an Interim Finance Officer to provide key support within a busy finance function based in the Exeter area. This is a 24-hour per week role, working 3 days onsite, with flexibility around which days are worked.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad finance role and is comfortable working across accounts administration, payments, invoicing, reconciliations and stakeholder support. Key Responsibilities Monitor bank accounts, review transactions and download monthly bank statements. Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries. Coordinate weekly payment runs, including invoice processing, coding, approvals and bank payments. Raise and manage purchase orders. Administer company credit card transactions and...

Interim Finance Business Partner 📍 Exeter (Hybrid Working Available) 💰 Up to £250 per day 📅 12-Month Contract ⏰ Immediate Start Available Hays are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded education organisation in Exeter to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to join a collaborative finance team and play a key role in supporting financial performance across a complex and evolving organisation. The RoleReporting into senior finance leadership, you will work closely with budget holders and operational stakeholders, providing meaningful financial insight and support to aid strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities will include: Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports. Leading budgeting, forecasting and planning processes. Providing detailed financial analysis and performance commentary. Business partnering with senior...

A Government Department are seeking a Change Manager to lead the design and delivery of change management and communication activities for their Finance System Project, ensuring a successful transition from eFinancials to the new Financials system and supporting adoption of the system across the organisation. The Change Manager will work closely with the Project Manager, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to support business readiness, manage transition risks, communicate progress and expectations effectively and embed sustainable change practices. The Project will transition from two separate instances of the "end of life" eFinancials system to a single cloud-based Financials system. The scope includes re-mapping processes to adopt more modern ways of working using "out of the box" solutions such as OCR for purchase invoice entry, as well as standardising processes across satellite teams and all areas of financial processing. Essential professional and technical...

My local government client is looking for an experienced and qualified finance interim with expertise in Children's finance to focus on the following challenges: Provide high-quality financial advice and challenge to Children's Services leadership teams. Lead on budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting for Children's Services budgets. Support the delivery of savings programmes and transformation initiatives. Analyse and report on financial pressures, including placements, social care demand, and SEND-related expenditure. Prepare financial information for senior leadership, Cabinet reports, committees, and statutory returns. Partner with operational managers to improve financial management and budget accountability. Support the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), budget setting process, and year-end accounts activities. Develop financial models and scenario planning to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with local authority financial regulations and...

Finance Business Partner / Project Accountant - 6 Month FTC Location: South Wales Duration: 6 months - Fixed Term Contract Start: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid - with regular attendance required on site We're currently looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner / Project Accountant / Programme Accountant to join a South Wales-based organisation on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible. This is a hands-on role supporting significant infrastructure and project activity, with a strong focus on financial management, governance and commercial decision-making. The Role You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and project/programme teams, providing high-quality financial insight and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained across key projects. Key responsibilities will include: Providing finance business partnering support across major projects and programmes Project and programme accounting, including budgeting, forecasting and...

Senior Finance Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join an established and growing organisation on an 8-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function across three business entities, while providing accurate financial insight and commercial support to senior stakeholders. This is a broad and hands-on role, combining financial leadership, management reporting, cash management, financial controls and operational finance. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, maintaining strong financial governance and supporting the wider business through meaningful financial insight. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, with the ability to take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver results in a...

Finance Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join an established and growing organisation on an 8-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function across three business entities, while providing accurate financial insight and commercial support to senior stakeholders. This is a broad and hands-on role, combining financial leadership, management reporting, cash management, financial controls and operational finance. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, maintaining strong financial governance and supporting the wider business through meaningful financial insight. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, with the ability to take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver results in a...

Finance Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join an established and growing organisation on an 8-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function across three business entities, while providing accurate financial insight and commercial support to senior stakeholders. This is a broad and hands-on role, combining financial leadership, management reporting, cash management, financial controls and operational finance. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, maintaining strong financial governance and supporting the wider business through meaningful financial insight. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, with the ability to take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver results in a...

Your new company Hays are working with a growing European business to recruit a Financial Controller at an exciting time for the business. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a well-established and growing business during a period of significant financial transformation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll lead a small team and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting audit and compliance activities, and assisting with the implementation of a new ERP system. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial integrity Supporting internal and external audits Managing fixed asset accounting Assisting with tax compliance activities Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholdersWhat you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Strong financial controls and...

Your new company Based in Central Bath, this is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious charity on maternity cover, running until December 2027. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a broad role covering Financial Analysis, reporting and providing general financial support. The role will include: Support strategic decision-making through project CAPEX reporting, modelling financial data and providing commercial insights. Assist the Head of Finance with maintaining the long-term financial forecasts. Overseeing the bookkeeping team, ensuring transactions are processed in a timely manner. Preparation of accounts and support statutory audit process. Assist the Management Accountant in budget setting. Provide financial advice and support budget holders. Undertake ad hoc project work.What you'll need to succeed We are ideally looking for a qualified accountant but could consider someone that is part qualified or QBE. You should be able to demonstrate...

Senior Buyer sought for a large manufacturing site to the North of Bristol. Now is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing provider of high value precision machinery, where you can play a crucial part in the order placement and expediting process of various commodities. Your responsibilities will include actioning purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders, and effectively communicating with suppliers to ensure seamless delivery. You will also be tasked with resolving delivery, invoice, and price discrepancies that may arise. We are looking for a skilled buyer who possesses a proven track record in process improvement, exceptional people and supplier management skills, and a commitment to systematic compliance. The role is offered full time, fixed term for 12 months, with real potential to become permanent after initial 12 months. Working with a growing tech company, you will enjoy a range of generous benefits alongside a competitive salary, coupled with future...

Junior Finance Administrator Location: Bournemouth Salary: £25,000 per annum (increasing after probation) Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm Contract: Temporary to Permanent About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a busy, fast-growing service provider based in central Bournemouth. Well-known for their great workplace culture, and genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, they are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Finance Administrator to join their team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a hands-on role in supporting daily financial operations, statement reconciliations, and sales ledger processing. If you bring a sharp eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a positive, practical attitude, this role offers an ideal step to kickstart or build your career in corporate finance. Key Responsibilities * Supplier Invoice Processing - Log incoming supplier invoices received via post and email, checking details accurately against...

This Interim Financial Controller role in Portsmouth industrial/manufacturing sector is all about keeping the finance department running smoothly. You'll oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting the business with key insights. Client Details A company operating in the industrial/manufacturing sector and based in Portsmouth. With close links to the M27, the offices are located in a highly commutable area for those who drive and also those travelling by public transport. Description Manage the daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes. Provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the business. Coordinate with external auditors and manage year-end audits. Identify process improvements to enhance financial workflows. Lead...

Role: Buyer Location: Gloucester Duration: 3 months Rate: £53/hour Inside IR35: Umbrella As a buyer, you'll have responsibility for negotiating with dedicated providers according to specific policies. You'll achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. You'll have ownership over the quality of your own work and the work of others on the team. You'll be focused on the execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing situations. Roles and Responsibilities Define supplier strategy including management and optimization of supplier panels. This role requires experience gained within sourcing and commodity management. Experience gained with engineering manufacturing is essential. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers. Negotiate terms and...

We are looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing finance team and provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis and insight to support business decision-making. Working closely with the wider Finance team and operational stakeholders, you will take ownership of key areas of the management accounts process, helping ensure accurate and timely reporting while providing meaningful analysis of business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant who enjoys combining strong technical accounting skills with commercial business partnering. Key Responsibilities * Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. * Take ownership of month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations. * Produce monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. * Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and...

Project Accountant Location: Oxford - Hybrid, 3 days onsite minimum requirement Contract: 12 months, strong likelihood of extension - Mon - Fri / 08:30 - 17:00 / 37.5 hrs per week. Rate: £44.28 Inside IR35 Umbrella Security clearance level required: DBS required, current SC preferred Key points Ideally fully qualified CIMA - but would entertain part qualified with experience. Hybrid working - but there will need to be flexibility - no set days - they will need to be in the office for month end which is per calendar month, therefore key days of the week move. We are looking for a self starter - current accountant is moving within the organisation so handover support available, but need a get up and go attitude. Ability to business partner and work closely with commercial department in particular. Needs to challenge the business regarding cost to complete data. Close relationship with MOD and connection with SSRO reporting - therefore current SC will be preferable. The...

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...

About the Business An excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business as an Interim Financial Controller, based in Bromyard, Worcestershire and working hybrid with just 1 day a week on site. You will join at an exciting time, with lots of growth on the horizon. The role is initially 6 months, with a strong chance of it being extended. Main Duties: As an Interim Financial Controller, your main duties include: Month-End & Financial Reporting * Sign off the monthly management accounts and the commentary within the profit report before it reaches the Board, making sure both the numbers and the narrative stand up to challenge * Review balance sheet reconciliations across the UK entities, clearing down ageing and unsupported items * Run the monthly sales review, explaining and commenting on movements against prior year * Take ownership of UK transfer pricing and ensure intercompany treatment is applied consistently * Complete ONS statistical returns and...

Interim Transaction Readiness Manager Location: Worcestershire / flexible hybrid working Commitment: Three days per week (Potential for full time role, different responsibilities for the other 2 days) Rate: £500 per day Contract Length: 3-6 months, potential to extend. The opportunity SF are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business, seeking an experienced Interim Transaction Readiness Manager to support the FD in preparing for a potential corporate transaction. The company operates internationally across multiple sectors, with a significant presence in the US. This is a hands-on role focused on transaction readiness, vendor assistance and due-diligence preparation. The successful candidate will ensure the business, its information and its management team are ready for engagement with prospective buyers and their advisers. Key responsibilities Lead the preparation and management of the transaction data room. Coordinate information requests across finance,...