13 accounting jobs found in Southampton

Assistant Accountant Basingstoke, Hybrid Working 5 - 6 month FTC Want more than just month-end? Venture Recruitment Partners is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant into its high-performing finance team on a fixed term basis.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting with data analysis, problem-solving and process improvement. The Opportunity Working within a global finance function, you'll play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet ownership and financial controls across multiple international entities. Alongside your accounting responsibilities, you'll analyse large volumes of financial data, identify trends and support initiatives that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and business performance. Key Responsibilities • Support month-end close and reporting activities • Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations • Analyse...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Wiltshire (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, management accounts, payroll, budgeting, forecasting and financial governance across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you will provide commercial financial insight to support strategic decision-making, whilst leading a small finance team and ensuring robust financial controls and compliance. This role also offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued development of finance systems and processes, including embedding the use of Iplicit across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts for the Executive Team and...

Join a Purpose-Led Organisation Making a Real Difference. New Resource Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected, values-driven organisation operating within the environmental and conservation sector to recruit a Management Accountant on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key finance leadership role within a well-established organisation that combines strong financial governance with a meaningful mission focused on positive environmental impact. You will be joining a supportive, collaborative working culture where your expertise will directly contribute to the smooth running and continued success of the organisation. The Role As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the organisation’s management accounts and play a central role in leading a small but capable finance team. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and insightful...

Senior Management Accountant - Housing Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Berkshire to appoint a Senior Management Accountant within their Finance Business Partnering team. This is a 12-18 month assignment focused on supporting housing services with effective financial management, reporting, budget monitoring and business partnering. What's on Offer PAYE: £362.19 per day Limited/Umbrella: £500.00 per day Contract length: 12-18 months Full-time Hybrid working (at most once per week) Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of professional financial business partnering services across housing, working closely with the Finance Business Partner, senior stakeholders and service managers. Key responsibilities: · Supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, year-end closedown and statutory returns. · Providing timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to management. · Supporting...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - Senior Management Accountant on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - Senior Management Accountant Contract Duration: 3 Months initially with a possibility of extension Hours Per Week: 37 Work Pattern: Predominantly remote. A max in the office of once per week, possibly less than that. Service Purpose * Manage and control the financial liaison between service budget holders and the finance service. * Ensuring finance oversight and scrutiny to improvement programmes, supporting review of processes with the directorate. * Support and lead the development and implementation of the relevant Council’s policies and strategies including the Medium Term Financial Plan. * To deliver effective and efficient services offering value for money, contributing to meeting the Council’s ongoing financial challenges. * Enable sound financial governance by providing effective and timely budget...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This is a 12 month fixed term contract role. Saab UK is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Junior Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you will a part of ensuring the financial success of our business and collaborating with teams across the UK and Sweden. This role will be Supporting our Saab Seaeye Senior Business controller with monitoring the ongoing SR20 program and other...

A Financial Analyst Associate supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and providing insights to help management make informed business decisions. For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped. You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate at complete (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation. Your role also requires you to support the monthly risk‑management process. To support business planning you will use programme information to generate forecasts for sales, EBIT, and cash on a monthly basis as well as supporting the Long Range Plan cycle. At all times you will verify that business controls and processes are being followed, and ensuring audit trails to maintain the...

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded with EVM experience, Senior Finance Analyst to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and end positioning accounting. My client is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training, and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil, and commercial markets. For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped. You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate to completion (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation, including identifying possible...

My Local Government client is looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and support across the Place Directorate within a forward-thinking local authority. The Place Directorate typically encompasses services such as Housing, Regeneration, Planning, Economic Development, Highways, Transport, Environment, Waste, Property, and Capital Programmes. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial management, supporting transformation initiatives, and driving value for money across a diverse and complex portfolio. Working closely with the Senior Management team you will provide high-quality financial advice to support informed decision-making and sustainable service delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance business partnering function for the Place Directorate. Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior officers and service leaders. Oversee revenue and capital...

Group Financial Reporting Accountant | Hybrid I’m working with a business seeking a Group Financial Reporting Accountant to join its central finance team. The role covers group consolidation, monthly management reporting, statutory accounts, financial analysis, and support with audit and board reporting. You’ll also be involved in improving reporting processes and working with finance systems. Essentials: * ACA / ACCA qualified (3+ years PQE) * Experience in group reporting or audit-to-industry * Strong experience with consolidations and management reporting * Good understanding of FRS 102 / UK GAAP * Strong Excel skills * Experience working in multi-entity environments Desirables: * Experience with Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems * Exposure to Power BI or reporting tools * Experience in fast-paced or international group environments If you’re open to a new opportunity or would like to hear more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion

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...

We're working with a leading international services business to recruit a Finance Assistant for their Professional Services team on a temporary basis. You'll play a key role in the accurate, timely processing of expenses, payments and data for a portfolio of global clients, supporting everything from account setup to international payment administration. Key Details: Location: Guildford (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000–£34,000 Contract: 6 Month FTC Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial and expense data, reconciling across multiple technology platforms Support the client funding process, including requesting and processing approved payments Assist with new client account setup and system access across platforms Manage complex payments for international assignees, including key complex client accounts Prepare client invoicing and reporting, ensuring correct fees are applied and deadlines are met About You: Experience in financial administration,...

Financial Controller Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum Working pattern: 5 days onsite Location: Castle Cary Duration: 12 months This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic organisation. Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior operational leaders, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient financial operations across a diverse business. You'll lead and develop a talented finance team, support strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and provide commercial insight that helps drive business performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on financial leadership with close collaboration across multiple business functions. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop the finance team. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes,...