40 jobs found in Berkhamsted

Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC) As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance function with a range of day-to-day accounting activities, helping ensure financial records are accurate, organised and up to date. This is a varied role where you will work closely with internal teams and customers, supporting financial processes that keep the business operating smoothly. The role would suit someone organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with financial systems in a busy operational environment. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing monthly collections and supporting the process of chasing outstanding invoices Processing card payments over the phone and allocating payments to customer accounts Completing end-of-day finance processing tasks Coordinating the credit note approval process Accurate financial data entry and maintenance of accounting records Supporting month-end and year-end financial activities Liaising with...

Join Our Team as a Temporary Finance Assistant! Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills shine? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis. Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Duration: 1 month + Working Pattern: Full Time Hourly Rate: £14.00 - £15.38 Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the finance department by ensuring smooth operations and accurate financial records. Your tasks will include: Accounts Payable (AP): - Process and input supplier invoices and expense claims. - Maintain the Expense System (SAP Concur) and prepare domestic and international payment runs. - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any queries. Accounts Receivable (AR): - Monitor debtor accounts and pursue timely collections. - Maintain the...

We're looking for an amazing Senior Finance Analyst to play a key role in overseeing costs and delivering high‑quality financial insight. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll partner closely with department leaders and teams across the business, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support commercial decision‑making in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers an exciting, opportunity, combining strong technical accounting with business partnering and people leadership skills. A hybrid working pattern is on offer along with a competitive day rate. WHAT YOU'LL DO Take ownership of key business costs, delivering strong cost control and enhanced visibility. Prepare monthly prepayments, accruals and journals, ensuring accurate accounting. Deliver month‑end P&Ls for your areas, providing insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year. Reconcile nominated balance sheet accounts monthly and support wider balance sheet reviews. Support internal and...

You will be responsible for responding to and processing all customer/dealer enquiries through the provision and collation of timely and accurate information and the completion of all relevant transactions. Through day to day actions ensure compliance of all regulatory requirements and industry standards. To enhance the brand through continued commitment to the organisation's vision and values. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Address, investigate and resolve all complaints promptly, meeting regulatory deadlines. • Own all customer issues through to resolution. • Liaise professionally with Retailers and Manufacturer teams as appropriate. • Respond to the Financial Ombudsman Service timely and appropriately. • Update the Contract Management System and Complaints database accordingly and in a timely manner. • Ensure Team Leader is aware of potential issues associated with work queues, delays and complaint trends. • Provide complaint summary that advises the SMT of current status...

Finance Administrator - 10-month maternity cover contract to start May 2026 📍Location: Hendon ⏰Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm (fully office based) 💷Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Our client, a dynamic organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join their vibrant team. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a lively environment, we want to hear from you! 💼 Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Administrator, you will be at the heart of our financial operations. Your main duties will include: Raising invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely dispatch to customers 📄 Chasing outstanding payments to keep our cash flow healthy 💰 Monitoring daily bank account activity and entering payments into our system Reconciling customer accounts against received payments Managing the Accounts Receivable schedule and keeping it up to date 📊 Overseeing Security Deposits Refunds and processing them weekly Regularly updating and reconciling...

Our client has a temporary position for a full time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initially expected to last 3 months. The role is hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with experience in a large complex organisation or higher education institution. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of “enabling”, “delivering” and “assuring” in their day to day duties. You will be responsible for assisting in evaluating and...

Large Housing Association requires a Complaints Investigator to analyse and resolve complaints in a fair and impartial manner. With a sound understanding of the regulatory timescales and deadlines associated with complaint resolution, you will be required to take case ownership and conduct a comprehensive investigation using all available information and documentation. Experience of responding to Stage 1 complaints is vital and experience of handling Stage 2 would be beneficial. Based in Hammersmith - hybrid working with Wednesday and Thursday in the office. * You will be expected to provide excellent customer service when interacting with complainants either in the form of correspondence, phone or at the office, adhering to our service standards and meeting the diverse needs of the customer. * You will demonstrate a personal commitment and responsibility for providing a highly resolution-based service, aiming to resolve complaints at the first stage. * You will acknowledge...

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...

Interim Executive Director of Finance Location: Aldgate, City of London (Hybrid working) Contract Type: Interim contract - 12 month FTC Application Deadline: Friday 20th March Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for making a difference? Join a dynamic team as the Interim Executive Director of Finance. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive financial excellence while supporting individuals who have experienced crisis and trauma. I'm working with a client who are dedicated to empowering adults and children to find safety and purpose through trauma-informed support. Their mission is to foster trusting relationships that enable individuals to build lives beyond crisis. As a key member of their senior leadership team, you will: Lead a dedicated finance team, ensuring compliance and best practices. Provide expert financial advice to the board and contribute to high-level decisions. Develop robust financial policies and oversee financial planning, budgeting and...

Finance Process Analyst We are recruiting a Finance Process Analyst to support delivery of a major finance improvement programme focused on enhancing financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency. You will work closely with the Finance Solution Delivery Lead and programme stakeholders to analyse current processes, define improved finance solutions, and support implementation across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Capture and document finance business requirements Analyse and design improved finance processes and supporting systems Support solution design across finance transformation initiatives Prepare and coordinate system and process testing activities Support implementation planning and rollout activities Work with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new processesKey Experience Experience delivering finance process improvement or finance transformation initiatives Strong business analysis and process design capability Experience...

Finance Assistant! Are you ready to make a difference in the world of Finance? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to support their Finance Team for a temporary 2 month assignment! 📍 Location: St Katharine Docks ⏰ Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm (3 days in-office per week) 💰 Hourly Rate: £14.35ph 🛠 Contract Length: 2 months with the potential for extension Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the office! Convenient Location: Just a 6-minute walk from Tower Hill train station! Potential for Extension: Extension possible, subject to performance and business needs About the Role: As Finance Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in assisting the Finance Manager with daily operational tasks, including: Managing Accounts Payable & Receivable Supporting Bank Reconciliations Monitoring Employee Expenses Assisting with Billing & Invoicing Maintaining Financial Records What We're Looking For: Administrative experience in a corporate...

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly regulated organisation on an 18-month contract. This Financial Accountant role will play an important part in supporting the delivery of core financial accounting and reporting activities within a complex finance environment. The successful Financial Accountant will be responsible for overseeing key finance processes, supporting annual accounts activity, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across the wider finance function. Working within an established finance team, this role will involve oversight of core operational finance processes, alongside supporting technical accounting activities and maintaining strong financial controls Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of financial accounting and reporting, including preparation of annual accounts. Provide oversight of key finance processes including accounts payable and payroll. Support technical accounting activity, ensuring...

Senior Business Analyst - Data / Insurance Transformation (Contract) Up to £600 per day - inside IR35 | 12-month contract | Hybrid (1-2 days in London) We're working with our client on a major global data transformation programme and they're looking to bring in two Senior Business Analysts to support a large-scale Delegated Authority harmonisation initiative. This programme sits right at the centre of how data is standardised, governed, and consumed across the organisation's global insurance operations. It's a complex, data-heavy environment with multiple stakeholders, external partners, and large volumes of transactional information moving across systems. If you enjoy untangling complex data structures, shaping how information flows across a business, and working closely with architects, governance teams, and senior stakeholders, this will be a genuinely interesting programme to get stuck into. What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in defining how delegated authority...

We are partnering with a leading General Insurance firm to find a Reporting Accountant for a critical year-end and transformation project. You will be a key player in the Group Finance team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial disclosures during a high-pressure reporting cycle. Key Responsibilities: * Statutory & Regulatory Reporting: Lead the preparation of year-end statutory accounts under FRS 101/IFRS and support Solvency UK regulatory submissions. * Data Analysis: Utilise Power BI and SAP to investigate variances and provide high-level commentary for senior stakeholders. * ESG Integration: Assist in the collation and reporting of ESG metrics in line with 2026 disclosure requirements. * Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure a smooth, timely sign-off. What We’re Looking For * Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3+ years PQE. * Insurance Industry...

Join an exciting role as a Graduate/Junior Accountant in the financial services industry. This temporary position based in London offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your accounting and finance skills. Client Details This organisation is a well-established player in the financial services industry. They operate as part of a larger organisation, with a professional and structured environment focused on delivering excellence in accounting and finance. Description Process and record invoices for the EMEA and Asia regions in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies and SOX controls. Support billable expense reporting to the business, including maintaining and updating deal codes where required. Post cash receipts and notify relevant stakeholders across the organisation. Assist with credit control activities for overdue debtors when required. Provide ad hoc support to the Accounts Receivable (AR) team as needed. Maintain and update...

Join a dedicated team in the financial services industry as a Credit Controller (German speaking) in London. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage credit operations effectively. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the financial services industry. The company operates within a professional environment, offering specialised services to clients. Description Manage the credit control process to ensure timely payments and minimise outstanding debts with German clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions and customer accounts. Communicate with clients to resolve payment issues and queries efficiently. Collaborate with internal departments to address billing discrepancies and disputes. Prepare reports on credit activity and outstanding accounts for management review. Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and take appropriate action as required. Support the team with ad...

An immediate interim opportunity has arisen for an establishing & growing Finance department to recruit a Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager to join the team and drive the organisation's financial reporting processes and strengthen internal control frameworks. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all financial information. We are looking for a candidate with strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and a track record of improving financial processes within a dynamic environment. A competitive day rate on offer, along with a hybrid working pattern split between 3 x days onsite at their fantastic London Office and WFH. Duties: Responsible for all financial reporting aspects, including: Preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting Preparation of variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders Balance sheet reconciliations Statutory accounting and liaison with external...

Interim Financial Accounting Lead (9-Month Contract) Location: University Campus (Hybrid Working Available) We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accounting Lead to support a leading university through a critical financial reporting period. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work within a complex, multi-entity academic environment and play a key part in delivering a smooth and compliant year-end process. The Role You will lead and coordinate the university's year-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will work closely with Finance, Research, Faculties, and external auditors to strengthen controls, resolve technical accounting matters, and support the production of statutory accounts. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102 / SORP). Manage and coordinate the year-end timetable across...

Position: ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate Location: Chertsey Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm Overview of a ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate As an ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate, you will sit within the Tax and Financial Control team, supporting the delivery of Korea Sarbanes-Oxley (K-SOX) compliance and fraud risk management activities. Reporting to the Fraud and ICFR Senior Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, supporting audit processes, and enhancing fraud prevention frameworks across the organisation. Responsibilities of a ICFR and Fraud Risk Associate * Support end-to-end ICFR and K-SOX compliance processes, including control walkthroughs and testing. * Coordinate with internal and external auditors, supporting audit activities such as sample selection, evidence collection, and remediation tracking. * Monitor and report on control deficiencies, partnering with process owners to implement...

PeopleSoft Financials Support Analyst Location: SW London/Surrey Borders Hybrid: 3 days on‑site Function: Finance Systems / PeopleSoft INSIDE IR35 Rate Neg (Apply online only) per day A leading global organisation is seeking a PeopleSoft Financials Senior Analyst to provide high‑level functional support across its PeopleSoft 8.4 Finance environment. This role supports users across the USA and Western Europe, acting as the escalation point for complex issues, enhancements, and process improvements while partnering with an offshore AMS team. If you enjoy ownership, problem‑solving, and being the go‑to SME for GL processes, this role offers both impact and visibility. With a future transition to SAP planned, there is also potential for this position to evolve into a long‑term SAP opportunity. Role & Responsibilities * Acting as the subject matter expert for PeopleSoft GL, covering journals, ledgers, allocations, reporting, intercompany, and reconciliations. * Ensuring the...