22 jobs found in Bedford

Our client has a temporary position for a part time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initialy expected to last 2 months. You will be working 22.5 hours per week, 4.5hrs per day worked Monday to Friday and is office based. This is a finance administrative support role within the team that will include the production of invoices and claims, the collation of evidence (e.g. signed timesheets, supporting documentation etc.) and other key operational support, especially where these are in relation to audit requirements set by customers and sponsors. * Liaise with the project manager to determine if deliverables have been met and if financial milestones can be invoiced on a timely basis. * Calculation and preparing claims in advance of announced deadlines and referring to the agreement and any underlying terms and conditions as appropriate. * Review all project financial transactions on a regular basis to identify any items that are unallowable and report these to the...

Senior Management Accountant, 6 months contract, Luton, to £65,000 per annum We are currently working with an exciting client that has an opportunity for an individual who’s an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team in Luton on a 6 months fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled finance professional who thrives on leading teams, driving financial excellence, and promoting continuous improvement within a values-driven organisation. In this role, the Senior Management Accountant will support with offering scope for growth and flexibility as the business continues to evolve. Job Description: * Leading the weekly, month-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. * Preparing management accounts, board packs, departmental reports, and detailed analysis of head office spend. * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. * Providing financial analysis and...

Join Our Client's Northampton Police's Team as a Major Crime Staff Investigator! Are you passionate about supporting vital investigations and contributing to public safety? We have an exciting opportunity for a Major Crime Staff Investigator based in Northampton. This temporary role offers an hourly rate of £15.72, and we're looking for enthusiastic candidates to work full time in a dynamic environment. What You'll Do: As a Major Crime Staff Investigator, you will play a crucial role in supporting investigating officers through various administrative tasks. Your responsibilities will include: Witness/Victim Statements: Prepare and write statements in the approved evidential format, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Clerical Support: Provide essential clerical support by updating internal records, managing the NICHE-Crime Recording System, HOLMES Database, and Cycomms applications, as well as submitting information through LANDesk and forensic systems. Investigation Support:...

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...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in North Cambridge who is looking for a Credit Controller on a temporary, full-time basis, for an initial 6 months. This role would be office based, and our client is seeking someone with experience in a similar role. Typical duties include: * Monitoring accounts and liaising with other departments to resolve account queries * Processing invoices accurately and on time * Updating the sales ledger and maintaining accurate financial records * Assisting with month-end reporting and reconciliation * Managing credit control activities, including chasing overdue accounts and following up on payment queries * Preparing statements and reports for management * Supporting other accounts or finance tasks as required You will have: * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Strong IT skills, including experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel * The ability to communicate...

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:...

Finance Administrator Central London 12 month fixed term | Full-time | Office-based Salary: £30,000-£35,000pa DOE 1-2+ years' recent experience within an IFA or financial planning/Wealth Management environment - Required We are recruiting a Finance Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established (IFA) financial services organisation based in Central London. This role sits within a centralised administration team and will suit someone who enjoys working in a structured, fast-paced office environment and is keen to build a long-term career in financial services. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to advisers and wider teams, ensuring client records are accurate, compliant and up to date, while delivering a professional and confidential service. Key Responsibilities: Maintain accurate client records and manage all associated administration Prepare and submit applications in line with internal procedures and compliance...

AVP – IT Finance | Finance Business Partnering | Hybrid Working | £650 per day Are you a commercially minded finance professional with strong experience in IT Finance or Finance Business Partnering? We’re currently working with a leading Investment Bank seeking a motivated and analytical AVP-level Finance Business Partner to join their IT Finance team in a high-impact role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a business-facing finance role with genuine ownership and exposure across a global organisation.   The Role: In this position, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for IT Finance matters across EMEA, partnering with key stakeholders and providing financial insight to support technology decision-making and cost optimisation. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with IT Leads to manage and forecast Capex/Opex spend Leading the month-end process and preparing variance analysis Supporting budgeting and strategic planning across IT...

My client is recruiting for an interim Finance Service Manager, covering Adult Social Care, based in London. You will be covering four teams comprising Direct Payments, Financial Assessments, Deputy & Appointee and Debt Recovery. You will have extensive experience in Adult Social Care Finance, particularly around Financial Assessments and the Court of Protection. You do not need to hold a finance qualification for this position. The role will be for 3 months plus, with excellent rates of pay available. For further information, please get in touch with Alison Nimmo on

Interim Finance Manager - General Fund Housing Local Government | 6 Months | Hybrid Working | £500 per day Sellick Partnership is recruiting an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support a busy, high‑performing General Fund Housing service within a respected local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic public‑sector finance professional to add real value during a critical period of change and financial pressure. The Role Working closely with the Head of Finance and senior housing leaders, the Interim Finance Manager will take the lead on all financial management activity across the General Fund Housing portfolio. You will provide robust technical and strategic support covering: Budget setting, monitoring and forecasting Monthly reporting, variance analysis and financial modelling Oversight of temporary accommodation, homelessness, allocations and housing needs budgets Supporting savings plans, service redesign and cost‑mitigation strategies Preparing...

Finance Administrator (VAT Returns) Temporary – 3 months | £17.96 per hour (PAYE) | Hybrid – London An intergovernmental organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to join their Finance team at their central London headquarters. This temporary assignment is to start immediately for an initial 3‑month period. The role is hybrid, with attendance required in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Role Overview The Finance Administrator will play a key role in preparing supporting documentation for VAT return submissions and providing wider administrative support to the Finance Section. Key Responsibilities Download VAT invoices and corresponding payment proposals Retrieve and organise relevant bank statements Compile VAT invoices with supporting payment and banking documentation for submission Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external queries Meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy File and archive financial records (both...

My London based, market leading Client is urgently recruiting for an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering finance systems implementations. This role will lead multiple workstreams and work closely with finance, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver complex, high-impact projects on time and within budget. An accountancy qualification or finance background would be a distinct advantage, enabling effective collaboration with senior finance stakeholders and a strong understanding of financial processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of finance systems implementation projects, from initiation through to go-live and post-implementation support Manage 3-4 concurrent workstreams, ensuring clear ownership, dependencies, and delivery milestones Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and reporting Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication,...

We are seeking an immediately available, experienced Interim Financial Modeller to support a business through a transition to new financial reporting models. This role will work closely with finance and wider stakeholders to streamline existing models, refresh and update all the excel financial models for P&L, Balance Sheet and cashflow. This is a hands-on role suited to a confident, technically strong modeller who can drive practical improvements at pace. Competitive day rate on offer, with the opportunity to work remotely for duration of the contract. Key Responsibilities: Refresh, develop and maintain robust financial models to meet regulatory requirements. Analyse financial data to support decision-making processes within the Accounting & Finance department. Review, rationalise and streamline existing financial models across the business Design and build integrated financial models covering P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Support the development of a...

We are partnering exclusively with a market leading global management consulting firm in their search for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager/Finance Business Partner to join their team for 9 months for maternity cover. This role is London based, offering hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and looking to pay up to £550 per day via umbrella. As the FP&A Specialist, your responsibilities will include financial modelling, budgeting, planning and internal reporting. The ideal FP&A/Finance Business Partner will possess the following attributes/skills: Strong FP&A / finance business partnering experience Experienced in financial modelling in xls (will need to work on supporting the stakeholders in HR space in estimating the costs and benefits of tech investments being made) Able to work in a team with non-financial stakeholders (will need to capture inputs from HR and IT professionals and convert them in models & estimates) Experienced with budgeting...

Role: Strategic Finance Analyst (High-Growth Tech) 🚀 Location: Central St Giles, London (Hybrid: 3 Days On-site) Duration: ASAP - Sept 2026 (Long-term Contract) Compensation: £50.00/hr The Mission Forget "back-office" accounting. This is a high-velocity, technical finance seat embedded within one of the world's most sophisticated product environments. You won't just report on numbers; you will build the data architecture that drives product strategy. We are looking for a Finance Engineer-someone who lives in the intersection of complex financial modeling, SQL coding, and executive storytelling. The Profile The SQL Specialist: You don't wait for data downloads. You write your own queries (BigQuery/Snowflake) to extract insights from massive, raw datasets. The Automation Architect: You have a "manual-is-broken" mindset. You've replaced clunky spreadsheets with automated dashboards (Looker/Tableau) and driver-based models. The Commercial Partner: You can sit across from Lead...

Oversight and Controls VP London/Hybrid 12 months contract Day rate from £550 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an Oversight and Controls VP...

Multiple Project Management positions (FTC) London market insurance 1-2 Days a week on site. (City of London) Excellent opportunity for Project Managers to further their Insurance industry experience across various business sectors including, Business change, Technology, Digitalisation, Data, IT, Finance and Infrastructure. The Ideal candidate will have some form of Insurance experience we will be looking across multiple business sectors but Insurance experience is very much sought after. These Project Manager will must be able to work closely with C-suite and important stakeholders as well as external stakeholders so prior experience with this would be excellent. Experience: * Insurance experience is essential (preferably London market) * Experience working on programmes across Business change, Technology, Digitalisation, Data, IT, Finance or Infrastructure. * Project Management certifications are nice to have. * Modernisation / Regulatory modernisation (Such as...

Are you fluent in German and experienced in Accounts Receivable? We are looking for an Accounts Receivable professional to join a Financial Services company based in Central London. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the Financial Services industry. The company operates as a medium-sized enterprise, providing a professional and efficient work environment. Description Work closely with German clients on an aged debt project for the finance team. Manage and maintain accounts receivable records accurately and efficiently. Process invoices and ensure timely payment collections. Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address queries. Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable. Generate financial reports and provide regular updates to management. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. Support continuous improvement...

Morgan McKinley are supporting a well-established Education business during an important period of development and are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Assistant for an interim role. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position suited to someone who can step in quickly, maintain a strong control environment, and operate confidently within a busy London finance team. This role is paying £19 - £20 per hour doe on a temp-to-perm basis with hybrid working available. Responsibilities Manage and process day-to-day transactional accounting, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and staff expenses. Own balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and key balance sheet accounts. Support month-end close by preparing and posting journals, specifically focusing on accruals and prepayments. Drive process automation, identifying opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and streamline systems. Produce weekly payment runs for suppliers and employee expense...

Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in East London to appoint an Interim Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager to lead the Council's internal audit and counter-fraud function. This is a senior interim leadership assignment focused on delivering robust council-wide audit coverage, managing complex fraud investigations. What's on Offer Rate: £300 - £500 per day Contract length: 4-6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will lead the Audit & Anti-Fraud function, ensuring effective delivery of a risk-based audit plan and the management of sensitive investigations across the Council. Key responsibilities: Leading and managing the Audit & Anti-Fraud team (up to 20 staff). Delivering a comprehensive risk-based internal audit programme. Overseeing audits across financial systems, contracts, IT and benefits. Managing complex and sensitive...