33 jobs found in Bedford

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

Think Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business in St Albans to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their team on an initial 9-month fixed term contract to directly support the Head of Finance. This role comes with so much verity, you will be working directly alongside an experienced Head of Finance, gaining exposure across a wide range of responsibilities whilst becoming an integral part of the team. Why this opportunity? You'll be joining a long-standing finance team where knowledge is shared, development is encouraged and new ideas are valued. With many long standing members, its real reflection of the culture and environment they've built. Whilst this is a fixed-term contract, you'll receive excellent exposure across finance, as well as other areas of the business, with the opportunity to develop skills in areas such as VAT, payroll and legal finance, even if you haven't worked in those areas before. The...

Finance Assistant - FTC | St Albans | Up to £33k Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for maternity cover, 9-12 months. You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management. What’s in it for you? · Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience · Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, office based · 25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period) · Subsidised parking Key responsibilities: · Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions · Prepare profit and loss schedules · Reconcile bank statements · Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target · Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions · Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof · Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof · Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed · Provide administrative support during budget preparation ·...

I'm working with a successful global business, to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-week contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded employer that is known as a popular place to work, offering an excellent working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from hybrid working, free on-site parking, and an on-site canteen, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced finance professional. Key Responsibilities include; * Preparing accurate financial reports and management information * Supporting month-end and year-end close processes * Completing balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities * Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards * Supporting internal and external audits * Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function *...

Interim Financial Controller Peterborough | Hybrid Working (1 Day per Week) | £65,000 - £70,000 | 6-9 Month Fixed-Term Contract About the Opportunity We're delighted to be partnering with a large, well-established organisation in Peterborough to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller on a 6-9 month fixed-term contract.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a complex and evolving organisation in a senior leadership capacity. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in leading financial control, statutory reporting, compliance, governance and finance operations, whilst supporting ongoing finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.The successful candidate will enjoy a broad and varied remit, combining hands-on technical accounting expertise with strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities As Interim Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:...

Senior Finance Officer - Harrow PAYE: £300 per day Hybrid 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE Children social care environment and Council experience essential The post exists to provide accountancy support and advice as appropriate to the section worked in including: Undertake budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work; Provide a range of professional financial support, advice and information to budget managers and more senior members of the Finance Division; To complete financial and statistical returns and grant claims;  To operate appropriate financial systems and administration for specific services areas. To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division’s transformation and improvement agenda. Essential criteria a)       Up to date relevant knowledge of accounting practices preferably in the public sector. b)      Working knowledge of using of computerised financial systems, ideally SAP...

Role title: Senior Finance Officer (Housing Revenue Account) Location: Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Contract: 6 months Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) About the Role: London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support to the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of housing services while supporting strategic decision-making that directly impacts tenants and the Council's long-term housing delivery objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting the effective management of housing income streams, including rent and service charge setting. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert financial analysis and business...

Your new company A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join its Financial Control team. Working within a highly regulated environment, you will partner closely with Front Office, Product Control, Operations and senior Finance stakeholders, supporting the integrity of financial reporting across a complex trading business. Your new role As a Finance Controller, you will take ownership of the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for designated business areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Producing detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis with insightful month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year commentary Performing balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation and control reviews Monitoring and resolving ledger breaks, suspense accounts and reconciliation issues Supporting Head Office, regulatory and statutory reporting...

Overview Expleo is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support a policy and regulatory initiative within the payments sector. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in payments regulation, fraud policy, consumer protection frameworks, and policy development, with the ability to lead policy workstreams, undertake complex analysis, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders. This role is ideally suited to an individual with experience within a regulator, financial services organisation, consultancy, industry body, or public sector environment, with a particular focus on payments and fraud-related policy. Responsibilities Lead and contribute to the delivery of policy projects and analysis, both independently and as part of a wider team. Oversee the delivery of specific policy workstreams and support more junior colleagues where required. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, building effective relationships with policy, economic, legal,...

Your New CompanyA highly regarded and growing professional services organisation is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its finance function. This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced Chief Financial Officer in a collaborative and professional environment where accuracy, integrity and attention to detail are highly valued.The organisation is committed to maintaining excellent financial controls and processes and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Your New Role As Bookkeeper, you will support the CFO and wider finance team in the day-to-day management of the firm's financial operations, ensuring all financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently. The role will involve processing invoices, performing daily bank reconciliations across client and office accounts, posting journals and cashbook entries, and investigating and resolving any reconciliation discrepancies. You will...

Overview Expleo is seeking an experienced Senior ERP Business Analyst to support a major ERP transformation programme focused on replacing an existing Oracle ERP platform with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This role will play a critical part in the discovery and analysis phase, working closely with Finance, IT, operational stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to define business requirements and establish the foundations for a successful ERP implementation. The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of finance process expertise, ERP transformation experience, and structured business analysis skills. They will be responsible for understanding complex business operations, challenging existing processes, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality documentation to support programme governance, procurement, and solution design activities. Responsibilities Conduct workshops and stakeholder interviews across Finance, Procurement, Asset...

A well-established international consumer business is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract. This is a broad and visible role within the European finance team, combining financial accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis and legal entity control. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, FP&A and operational teams across the UK and Europe. The position would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, international and multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities * Take ownership of accounting and reporting for designated UK entities and a key European commercial channel. * Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts. * Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities within agreed deadlines. * Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations. * Investigate variances, unusual movements and potential accounting errors. * Coordinate...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support its Place Directorate on an initial 12-month contract. This is a strategic finance business partnering role providing operational and strategic financial support across a diverse service portfolio. Service Portfolio * Waste Services * Libraries * Transport and Highways * Environmental Services * Wider Place Directorate functions Key Responsibilities * Lead financial business partnering across Place services * Provide budget monitoring, financial control and performance reporting * Develop financial models, forecasts and medium-term financial plans * Support identification, tracking and delivery of savings programmes * Provide robust financial advice, challenge and insight to senior stakeholders * Attend leadership meetings, boards and stakeholder forums * Manage, coach and develop two Senior Accountants * Support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial...

Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced finance leader to join on an initial 6-month contract, taking ownership of a talented finance team while partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders. This is a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table, offering the chance to influence decisions, improve processes, and make a visible impact from day one. Your new role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals whilst acting as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions. Responsibilities will include: Leading the month-end close and...

New Opportunity – Assistant Relationship Manager (Property Finance) | London I'm delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a Bank in London for an Assistant Relationship Manager to join their Property Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Property Finance, Commercial Banking or Relationship Management looking to develop their career in a client-facing banking role. 📍 London 📅 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (with the potential for extension) Key responsibilities: ✅ Supporting Relationship Managers with a portfolio of Property Finance clients ✅ Assisting with lending, credit applications and facility documentation ✅ Building and maintaining strong client relationships ✅ Monitoring customer accounts, covenants and AML requirements ✅ Liaising with solicitors, valuers and other third-party professionals

The Senior Commercial Finance Manager will play a critical role in providing financial expertise and analysis within a prestigious public sector organisation. You will lead the finance team and combine technical expertise with stakeholder management. Client Details The organisation is a well-established public sector organisation with significant influence and a diverse portfolio of responsibilities. It operates within a structured framework and is committed to maintaining high standards of financial management and accountability. Description Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Manage joint venture reporting. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Develop and implement financial models to evaluate business performance and opportunities. Support the preparation of presentations for senior management and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal...

Role: SAP Finance Master Data Specialist Contract Length: 12 months initially (2-3 years programme) Day Rate: 500 – 625 EUR, if UK based (outside IR35) Location: Anywhere in the UK / EU, the candidate is expected to travel bimonthly to key sites across EU / UK (non – negotiable) for a couple of days. Travel Expenses: Fully covered We are looking for an SAP FI Specialist /  Finance Master Data Specialist to support a large-scale S/4HANA transformation on a contract basis. The consultant will be responsible for analysing, mapping, documenting, and validating finance master data, with a particular focus on General Ledger accounts and bank master data. This is a large scale transformation across multiple European sites, conducted in wave and expected to run for the next 2-3 years. Key responsibilities Perform source-to-target G/L account mapping for the S/4HANA solution. Analyse legacy Chart of Accounts structures and historical financial postings. Investigate incorrect...

Job Title: Direct Investment Valuations Manager Contract: 6 months Location: London, UK The Mission: They will own the math, models, and processes used to calculate the value of the bank's direct company investments. Organisational context: It sits in the "Middle Office" under Finance. They report to a Senior Manager and won't have anyone reporting to them right away, so we need a strong independent doer, not just a people manager. Responsibilities: Build & maintain the calculators: They will design and update the complex financial spreadsheets (models) that calculate company values. Gather data: Pull financial information from the companies the bank has invested in to make sure the math is based on real, up-to-date facts. Run the meetings: Every quarter, they'll put together the data packs and be a key voice in the room telling executives, "Here is what our portfolio is worth and why." Regulatory and Audit liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for external...

Interim School Finance Manager Location: London Contract: Immediate start for 3 months Pay: Daily Rate We are supporting a provider of Special Education to recruit for an interim Finance Manager. They are looking for someone to join them immediately for 3 months, paid on a daily rate. They are open to hybrid working models. As Finance Manager, you will: Lead and develop the central finance team. Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders. Manage trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Produce consolidated management accounts and financial returns. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements. Support payroll, cash flow, procurement and audit processes. Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and internal controls. Work closely with school leaders and budget holders to support effective financial planning. About You: We're looking for someone who has: A recognised professional accountancy...

Your new company A leading global organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its high-performing Technology Finance team. Working within a complex, fast-paced environment, you will partner with senior technology leaders to provide financial insight, commercial support and strategic guidance across a large-scale infrastructure function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in technology, innovation and operational excellence. Your new role As a Senior Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior technology stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial performance. You will lead budgeting and forecasting activities across operating and capital expenditure, provide detailed financial analysis and modelling, and deliver insight into business performance. The role will also involve investment appraisal, capital allocation, vendor commercial support, reporting improvements and...