61 jobs found in Reading

Systems Analyst (Financial Services) Role: Systems Analyst Specialism(s): Agile Working Model (AWM), User Stories, Backlogs, Project Lifecycle, Prince2/PMP, Legacy Systems, Financial Services Type: Contract, Daily Rate IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £350 - £425 per day Start: ASAP / Urgent Location: Farnborough (2 days on-site per week) Systems Analyst CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading Financial Services organisation to appoint a seasoned Systems Analyst to join them on a 3-monthly rolling contract basis. The role is based at the client HQ in Farnborough 2 days per week and remotely 3 days per week. Role Requirements Responsible for formulating and defining the initiative scope and objectives, undertaking complex research and analysis to define solutions. Support design and development through to leading system integration testing, user acceptance testing and implementation phases in line with the Agile Working Model (AWM). Being part of a...

Our client have an exciting opportunity based at their Didcot location for an experienced Financial Administrator to join a small team with the full support of their London HQ Provide first line support to the Management Team and be the first point of contact for the retail team and its associated building’s occupiers and stakeholders. This is a diverse and varied role which will bring you into contact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and requires proficiency across a large number of business systems and platforms. You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the business and support with budget management across the estate. WHAT YOU’LL DO Financial Administration * The provision of regular management accounts with commentary and exception reporting to assist the on-site management team in decision making * The administration of the computerised accounts system (Portal). Ensure the processing of all purchase orders and invoices...

Technical Business Analyst – Contract Opportunity (Inside IR35) Windsor (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite) 6‑month contract £400-£450 per day DOE (Inside IR35) ASAP Start Are you an experienced Technical Business Analyst with a passion for improving customer journeys, optimising contact centre operations, and supporting next‑generation digital and AI‑enabled service solutions? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major organisation operating within a regulated, consumer-focused environment. The Role As a Technical Business Analyst, you’ll play a key role in shaping and enhancing customer service and contact centre capabilities. You’ll work closely with digital, product, and operational teams—supporting Agile squads, driving process improvements, and championing technology that improves customer experience and reduces failure demand. This is an individual contributor role with significant stakeholder engagement across technology and customer operations. Key...

The Acquisitions Officer will play a key role in sourcing and delivering new housing opportunities. You’ll manage property acquisitions from initial identification through to completion, ensuring projects are viable, value for money, and compliant with our standards and funding requirements. Key Responsibilities: Identify and appraise potential property acquisitions for social housing, including existing stock, new builds, and off-the-shelf purchases. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, estate agents, local authorities, and housing partners. Prepare detailed financial appraisals and business cases for acquisition proposals. Negotiate purchase terms and oversee due diligence processes. Liaise with internal teams to ensure homes meet housing standards, compliance, and sustainability goals. Monitor market trends and contribute to strategic plans for portfolio growth.About You We’re looking for someone with a passion for housing and community development, who...

Senior Buyer | Abingdon | 3-month contract | £26 p/h PAYE or £33 p/h umbrella:    A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Senior Indirect Buyer on a 3-month contract which could go “temp to perm”.    Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts.    The successful Senior Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years’ experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing...

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Group Accountant to join a well-established, multi-entity manufacturing business on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role within a complex manufacturing environment, requiring strong stock, WIP and cost accounting expertise, alongside multi-entity consolidation experience. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute immediately and support improved financial control, reporting accuracy and commercial insight across the Group. Group Accountant Responsibilities Month-End & Financial Reporting * Support and deliver accurate month-end close processes * Prepare monthly management accounts for assigned entities * Maintain accurate stock, WIP and cost accounting * Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Group Consolidation & Analysis * Consolidate financial results across multiple legal entities * Deliver variance...

At Miele, we create products and services that stand for uncompromising quality. We do this with people who take responsibility, collaborate across borders, and strive for continuous improvement. For our Northwestern Europe Region (NWE), we are looking for an experienced Interim Accounting Director (until March 2027) to strengthen governance, drive harmonisation, and lead a high-performing regional accounting organisation during a critical phase of transformation. As Accounting Director NWE, you report into the Regional Finance Director NWE. You will lead the strategic and operational oversight of financial governance, legal compliance as well as prudent application of accounting principles of the Miele group across all clusters in the Region: Cluster Western Europe (France & Benelux), Cluster GBIEZA (Great Britain, Ireland & South Africa) and Cluster Nordics. You ensure the quality and reliability of financial information, while developing a forward-looking finance...

Finance Analyst - Chertsey We are looking for a proactive Finance Analyst to support the financial management of our Client's project portfolio. This role will deliver accurate analysis, improve budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide key financial insight to support strategic decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and monthly project forecasts Partner with project leads to build strong financial plans aligned with business goals and KPIs Analyse variances across actuals, budgets, and forecasts, offering clear commentary and recommendations Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities and ensure accurate project accounting Produce project-level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals (IFRS 15) Track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation Act as a key finance...

Role Purpose To support the Asset Data Analyst in managing and enhancing asset management data systems. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality data is maintained, developed, and effectively used to inform investment decisions, long-term planning, and compliance with relevant regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate property and asset records, supporting energy efficiency data management, and contributing to strategic planning through reliable data insights. Key Responsibilities Asset Data Management Under the direction of the Asset Data Analyst: Collect, validate, input, manipulate, extract, and analyse asset-related data. Ensure data accuracy by challenging inconsistencies provided by internal teams and external contractors. Coordinate and support programmes of stock condition surveys. Gather stock condition and component lifecycle data from multiple sources and formats, ensuring timely and accurate input into asset management systems....

A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation on an interim basis, assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function and overseeing teams across EMEA. This assignment plays a critical role in providing continuity, stabilisation, and structured knowledge transfer while supporting ongoing change and transformation projects.  The interim cover will remain in place until someone has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. Job Title:  Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director (Knowledge Transfer & Transformation) Job Type: Interim Contract Location: EMEA (Hybrid working) Day Rate: £ Highly Competitive Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA – Benefits Competitive day rate Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision‑making level Opportunity to lead and embed finance transformation across EMEA Key role in stabilisation, process improvement, and knowledge transfer Exposure to a fast‑scaling,...

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits team. You will play a key role in the accurate administration and collection of Council Tax, helping to deliver an efficient, fair, and responsive service to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with local authority Council Tax experience who is confident using Academy Systems and understands the importance of balancing income collection with high-quality customer care. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including liability, discounts, exemptions, premiums, and reliefs * Process changes of circumstance and maintain accurate Council Tax records * Issue bills, adjustments, reminders, final notices, and statutory correspondence * Provide clear and professional advice to customers via telephone, email, correspondence, and face-to-face where required * Support the recovery...

Remote Junior Forex Trader Junior Forex Traders are invited to join Samuel and Co Trading, to trade FX and Gold starting with 50/50 profit share. With progression to larger account sizes and increased profit splits. This can be fully remote with flexible working hours, full time or part time. Please note this is a self employed role, an administration fee will apply for successful applicants. Free accredited training is offered if required. Samuel and Co Trading has traders across the globe. We are expanding our company offerings and are looking for Forex and Gold Traders. As a Junior Forex Trader you will learn to trade Forex short term and mid term with Samuel and Co Trading. You will liaise with senior mentors who will conduct performance reviews to help you improve. Location: Remote, inperson training offered. The ideal Junior Forex Trader will possess the following: * A strong interest in trading the financial markets * The ability to communicate effectively across all...

Remote Forex Trader Junior Forex Traders are invited to join Samuel and Co Trading, to trade FX and Gold starting with 50/50 profit share. With progression to larger account sizes and increased profit splits. This can be fully remote with flexible working hours, full time or part time. Please note this is a self employed role, an administration fee will apply for successful applicants. Free accredited training is offered if required. Samuel and Co Trading has traders across the globe. We are expanding our company offerings and are looking for Forex and Gold Traders. As a Junior Forex Trader you will learn to trade Forex short term and mid term with Samuel and Co Trading. You will liaise with senior mentors who will conduct performance reviews to help you improve. Title: Remote Junior Forex Trader Earnings: Dependent on the performance via the profit share The ideal Junior Forex Trader will possess the following: * A strong interest in trading the financial markets * The ability...

Junior Forex Trader Junior Forex Traders are invited to join Samuel and Co Trading, to trade FX and Gold starting with 50/50 profit share. With progression to larger account sizes and increased profit splits. This can be fully remote with flexible working hours, full time or part time. Please note this is a self employed role, an administration fee will apply for successful applicants. Free accredited training is offered if required. Samuel and Co Trading has traders across the globe. We are expanding our company offerings and are looking for Forex and Gold Traders. As a Junior Forex Trader you will learn to trade Forex short term and mid term with Samuel and Co Trading. You will liaise with senior mentors who will conduct performance reviews to help you improve. Location: Remote, inperson training offered The ideal Junior Forex Trader will possess the following: * A strong interest in trading the financial markets * The ability to communicate effectively across all levels *...

A senior finance leadership role with genuine breadth, profile and influence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local government finance leader to take on a pivotal maternity cover post supporting a major Residents and Housing portfolio. Sitting at the heart of a high-demand, high-visibility service area, this role offers the chance to lead across some of the most important and financially sensitive parts of a council’s operation. You will be the senior finance lead for the Housing General Fund, the HRA, and the wider Resident Experience portfolio, with a particularly important focus on Temporary Accommodation, homelessness-related pressures, housing operations and customer-facing services. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit in the background. You will work closely with senior directors, members and heads of service, providing clear strategic advice, robust challenge and high-quality insight across a complex and fast-moving agenda. You will need to be...

Financial Analyst (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Watford | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional looking to fast-track your experience in systems, group reporting, and transformation projects? CP Holdings are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Group Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in an exciting finance transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a major system implementation while developing strong technical and commercial finance skills. The opportunity You’ll be part of Project Darwin, supporting the rollout of OneStream, a leading consolidation and financial planning tool used across the group. Working closely with finance stakeholders, project teams, and implementation partners, you’ll gain real-world experience that goes far beyond a traditional analyst role. This role is ideal for someone studying towards a professional accounting...

Finance Assistant 9-12 Month Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract Location: St Albans | On-Site Hours:  Full time, Monday to Friday Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum Legal Sector The Opportunity Smart10 Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded legal firm in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 9-12-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional finance team, providing key financial and administrative support to legal teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.   The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm and assist with a broad range of accounting and administrative responsibilities. Key duties will include: ·Updating financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions ·Preparing profit and loss schedules ·Reconciling bank statements ·Providing updates on fees delivered against targets...

Join Our Client as a Financial Data & Insights Analyst! Location: London, 3 days per week in the office Contract Length: 6 months Day rate: £(Apply online only) via Umbrella company Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of finance and data analysis? Do you have a passion for transforming numbers into actionable insights? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our dynamic team at a leading Financial Institution & Insurance firm is looking for a Financial Data & Insights Analyst to help us make informed decisions that drive our success! What You'll Do: As a Financial Data & Insights Analyst, you will play a crucial role in interpreting financial data and providing valuable insights to our stakeholders. Your analytical skills will help us navigate the complex landscape of finance with confidence and clarity. Key Responsibilities: Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth. Create comprehensive reports and...

Job Title: Technical Analyst, Contract: 6 months (possibility of extension) Day Rate: £400-£490 via Umbrella Location: London, Harbour Exchange (hybrid 3 days from office) About the Role We are looking for a Technical Analyst to join a data-driven development team, supporting the delivery of bespoke applications aligned with business and regulatory requirements. You will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, translating requirements into clear technical specifications and supporting delivery across the full SDLC. About the Client Our client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence across markets, delivering innovative technology solutions to support complex trading, data and regulatory environments. Key Responsibilities Translate business requirements into technical specifications Work closely with stakeholders, Business Analysts and development teams Manage work items via JIRA and Azure DevOps Support SDLC activities...

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for Hackney Council. are looking for a strategic and resilient School Business Manager to take on a high-impact role overseeing a cluster of 10 to 15 schools within the borough. The Challenge Managing the business operations for a single school is a feat; managing a portfolio of 15 is a masterclass in leadership. You will be the operational backbone for a significant portion of our educational landscape, ensuring that while teachers focus on the classroom, the "engine room" of our schools runs seamlessly. Your Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Oversight: Managing complex budgets across multiple sites, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance. Operational Excellence: Overseeing HR, procurement, health and safety, and premises management for the cluster. Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary liaison between Headteachers, Governors, and the Local Authority. Change Management: Driving efficiencies and...