45 jobs found in London Borough of Waltham Forest

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading business to recruit a Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant into their finance team on a 6-month FTC. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial reporting, controls, and working closely with the wider business. You will take ownership of key aspects of statutory and financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close, and help ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. The role will also involve working with senior stakeholders, supporting audit activity, and contributing to process improvements across finance. Responsibilities: Prepare accurate financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls. Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc finance projects where...

My client is seeking experienced Business Analysts to lead product definition and rationalisation for a London Market insurer undertaking a strategic transformation, including migration to Guidewire PolicyCenter. This role is focused on simplifying complex product landscapes, aligning business and technology, and enabling a scalable, future-ready target-state product model. Key Responsibilities Product Rationalisation Assess and simplify speciality insurance product portfolios (e.g. property, casualty, speciality lines) Define the target product model, including hierarchy, coverages, clauses, and limits Identify and eliminate duplication while standardising product structures aligned to PolicyCenter Business Architecture & Operating Model Define business capabilities and the end-to-end product life cycle model Establish governance frameworks, ownership models, and alignment with downstream systems Support the design of a sustainable and scalable operating model...

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...

We are seeking an experienced Financial Anaplan specialist to support FP&A within the financial services sector. This interim role, based in London, requires strong expertise in Anaplan modelling to deliver actionable insights and drive decision-making. Client Details The hiring company is a well-established organisation in the financial services industry. This firm operates on a significant scale and focuses on delivering credit and lending solutions to a mass customer base. Description Develop and maintain Anaplan financial models to support business decision-making processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective modelling solutions. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data and analysis. Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial models by conducting regular reviews and updates. Support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning activities using Anaplan. Train and support team members in the use of...

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Finance Assistant Contract Length: 2 Months (Potential Extension) Working Pattern: Full Time Location: London (Hybrid) Description: Join our client as an Accounts Receivable Finance Assistant. This temporary role is ideal for recent graduates looking to kickstart their career in finance or those with relevant experience seeking to enhance their skills in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Debt Management Monitor outstanding debts and ensure timely follow-ups on overdue invoices through email, phone, and statements. Collaborate with academic departments and students to resolve payment issues effectively. Customer & Internal Queries Serve as the primary point of contact for any finance-related queries concerning invoices or payments. Communicate with academic departments, research teams, and external customers to provide clear guidance on financial procedures. Compliance & Controls Ensure strict compliance with university...

Finance Manager (12-Month FTC) Blackfriars (5 days in office) £75,000 - £80,000 + excellent benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a high-growth, design-led international business operating across luxury hospitality and residential real estate. This is a truly unique environment, with a portfolio of premium global assets spanning luxury hotels, residences and high-value lifestyle projects across the US, Europe and the Middle East. The business combines entrepreneurial pace with high standards of delivery, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations. The Role This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager position with responsibility for: - Overseeing transactional finance and ensuring robust financial processes - Leading monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles - Budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis - Driving compliance and continuous process improvements - Managing a team of 6, including qualified...

Join our client's team as a Temporary Finance Assistant! Location: Woolwich Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: April 13, 2026 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30 min lunch) We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our client's dynamic team! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for detail, this could be the perfect role for you! If you have a DBS on the update system this would be an advantage. What You'll Be Doing: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include: Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims in line with trust policies and financial regulations. Verify invoice details, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers. Maintain and reconcile the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date, ensuring they are coded to the...

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Interim - Senior Finance Business Partner Pay Rate £400 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location REMOTE - attendance in the office for meetings only - Usually once a month Description Key duties * Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity * Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year-end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business * Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money · CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study · Active...

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...

Complaints Investigator Location: Hybrid – Brent Area Pay Rate: £30.88 per hour About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Complaints Investigator to support the Complaints and Casework Manager in delivering a high-quality, responsive complaints service across. This is a key role involving complex investigations, stakeholder engagement, and driving service improvements across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities: Lead and undertake corporate and statutory complaint investigations across all services Manage and oversee Stage 2 complaints, including drafting responses on behalf of Corporate Directors Provide updates on high-profile and sensitive cases to senior leadership, including the Chief Executive and Leader Produce detailed investigation reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations Identify trends and support departments in learning from complaints to improve service delivery Make decisions on corrective actions and compensation where appropriate...

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...

Senior Fraud Investigator Salary: £22.21 per hour PAYE or £28.07 per hour Umbrella Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire (hybrid working, monthly office meetings required) Contract: 6 Months initially Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and accredited Counter Fraud Specialist/Investigator with substantial experience in local authority work, particularly tenancy and housing fraud. The successful candidate will be able to: * Take on a live caseload immediately * Develop and maintain strong relationships across housing service teams * Use the INCASE365 Case Management System efficiently * Conduct a full range of investigative activities, including preparing summary reports for housing service decisions and compiling files for civil and criminal proceedings You will be a key member of the Volume Investigation Team, supporting and developing junior officers, and contributing to team leadership. This is a hybrid role with flexible working hours, allowing work from home...

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...

Company Overview Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation based in Hertfordshire. With a strong operational footprint and a focus on customer delivery, the business is seeking experienced financial leadership to enhance both transactional finance efficiency and commercial decision-making. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to take ownership of the finance function, with a particular focus on strengthening transactional finance processes and driving commercial insight. This role will suit a finance leader who can operate strategically working closely wth the CEO while also improving day-to-day financial operations. You will play a critical role in stabilising, optimising, and scaling the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and actionable business intelligence to support growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight * Lead and manage the finance team, including accounts payable,...

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...

We're working with a growing and supportive finance team looking to add an Assistant Management Accountant to their business on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who's keen to develop their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The company are based on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead and offer hybrid working. The Role You'll support the day-to-day running of finance across a portfolio of entities, gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting activities. The role offers excellent development opportunities, with plenty of scope to learn and grow over time. Typical responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments Supporting cashflow tracking and forecasting Helping with financial reporting and variance analysis Assisting with VAT returns and other compliance tasks Supporting budgeting and...

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...

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,...

Finance Assistant (3-Month Temporary Contract) Salary: Up to £30,000 pro rata Location: Colchester Contract Type: Temporary (3 months) Start Date: ASAP Are you a confident and experienced finance professional looking for a short-term opportunity to make a real impact? We’re seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join our busy team during a crucial clean-up and process improvement phase. Key Responsibilities: * Provide day-to-day finance support across the department * Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies * Assist with streamlining and improving existing finance processes * Collaborate with both internal team members and senior stakeholders * Ensure accurate data input and reporting using ERP systems Requirements: * Proven experience in a similar finance or accounts support role * Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., STAT, Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel * Highly organised with a proactive, problem-solving mindset * Able to...

As an Internal Audit Temp, you will work for a leading Bank focused on the automotive sector. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the audit plan through leading audit activities from planning to conclusion, collaborating with management on improving control effectiveness and reporting to the leadership team. You will be expected to support the team’s active involvement in the risk management process and to inspire change and continuous improvement, whilst upholding professional standards in internal auditing. 3-5 years’ experience in an audit role, preferably in financial services/ banking. Good knowledge of local regulations, with reference to consumer financing activities, transparency, anti-money laundering, and insurance. Independent and objective outlook with the ability to challenge accepted ways of doing things and assessments of risks in a constructive and professional manner. Enthusiasm for internal audit and strong desire to excel in the role. Able to...