34 accounting jobs found in Birmingham

About the Business An opportunity to join an Interim Project Accountant (6 months) role with a large, well-established organisation based in Birmingham, offering hybrid working and strong potential for the contract to be extended. The position will support the finance function through a significant period of change, focusing on systems implementation and embedding updated accounting policies across processes and reporting, while working closely with key stakeholders across the business. Main Duties: As an Interim Project Accountant, your main duties include: * Assess the impact of updated accounting requirements on revenue streams, contracts, and lease arrangements. * Lead & Implement revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements * Review existing accounting policies and identify required changes under revised standards. * Analyse contracts and financial data to determine impacts on revenue recognition and lease accounting. * Support the development and...

Interim Assistant Management Accountant 3-6 months (Immediate start) We're working with a fast-paced business looking for an Interim Assistant Management Accountant to provide immediate support during a busy period. This is a hands-on role where you'll be expected to hit the ground running and take ownership from day one. The Role - Support the production of monthly management accounts - Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments) - Balance sheet reconciliations - Assist with budgeting and forecasting - Support month-end close and reporting deadlines - Work closely with senior finance to ensure accuracy and deadlines are met About You - Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or strong experience at this level - Previous experience in a similar Assistant Management Accountant role - Confident with month-end processes Immediate start with a well-established business

Job Title: Financial Accountant - Hybrid - interim Location: Birmingham City Centre Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to support key financial processes, including month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and audit preparation. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to work independently, and a methodical approach in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including maintenance of intercompany accounts Support the maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register Assist with year-end audit processes, including preparation of supporting documentation Produce clear and concise handover and process documentation to support transition into BAU (Business as Usual) operations Analyse costs and revenue as part of the month-end close process Ensure accuracy, completeness, and...

Chief Accountant - Interim (Remote) Spencer Clarke Group are working with a West Midlands Authority to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead on the delivery of the Statement of Accounts and year-end close down. This is a key technical leadership role, requiring strong Local Authority experience and the ability to drive a robust and timely closedown process. What's on Offer Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (negotiable) Contract Length: 6 months initially Working Pattern: Remote Start Date: ASAP The Role You will take ownership of the 2025/26 financial year-end process, ensuring high-quality delivery of statutory accounts and a smooth audit. Key responsibilities include: Leading the full closure of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance Acting as the primary liaison for external audit, managing queries and audit requirements Overseeing the preparation of notes, disclosures, and supporting schedules Coordinating and reviewing all working papers for year-end...

Lease Accountant Interim 3 month assignment Immediate start 5 days in site in Coventry We're supporting a well-established business to recruit a Lease Accountant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting skills and experience in lease accounting to take ownership of a key area within the finance function. The Role: You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end lease accounting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 and delivering accurate, timely reporting. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the lease accounting process in line with IFRS 16 Prepare monthly journals, reconciliations, and reporting for lease portfolios Maintain and update the lease register Support month-end and year-end processes Work closely with auditors and provide supporting documentation Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate lease data Identify and implement process improvements About You:...

Finance Manager / Company Accountant We're working with a growing, owner-led business to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function and partner closely with the Directors on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a broad and commercially focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a business, driving improvements and adding real value beyond the numbers. The Role Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end finance function across multiple entities, including: - Full ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting - Partnering with Directors and senior management to support decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting - Reviewing and overseeing VAT returns, corporate tax, and compliance requirements - Managing weekly and monthly payroll processes, including PAYE and CIS - Producing detailed financial analysis, including departmental spend and...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Part-Time Management Accountant Location: Nottingham Contract: Fixed-term (approx. 12 months for maternity cover) Salary: Up to c. £45000-£50,000 FTE (pro-rata, dependent on experience) Cherry Professional is recruiting a Part-Time Management Accountant for a 12 months fixed term to cover maternity.  This is a great opportunity for a hands-on management accountant to join a collaborative and friendly team.  The ideal person will enjoy partnering with stakeholders and producing the monthly management accounts. The Role You’ll play a key part in delivering accurate and timely management information, supporting budget holders and driving strong financial control. Key responsibilities will include: Producing monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, commentary and variance analysis) Preparing and posting accruals, prepayments and journals Supporting with budgeting and forecasting Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to provide insight and...

Interim Financial Accountant £140 - £180 per day depending on experience.  Ongoing - Hybrid Are you a technically strong accountant looking for an interim role to start at short notice?   This opportunity is ideal for someone moving out of practice for the first time or an experienced Financial Accountant seeking a varied, hands?on contract within an exciting organisation. The Role You’ll join a collaborative finance team and play a key part in statutory reporting, tax compliance and month-end activities across multiple entities. This is a role with real breadth — perfect for someone who enjoys technical accounting and wants to build experience in a complex setting. What You’ll Be Doing Preparing statutory accounts under FRS 102, including supporting notes Managing tax-related reporting such as corporation tax, indirect taxes and supporting information for external advisors Supporting internal and external audit deliverables Assisting with technical accounting matters,...

Finance Business Partner Location: West Midlands Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £300 per day umbrella / £264.19 PAYE Inclusive / £235.74 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Midlansds for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on areas including VAT, collection fund accounting, statutory accounts, and financial planning—ensuring robust financial management and value for money. Key Responsibilities Deliver expert technical accounting support, including statutory accounts, VAT, and collection fund management, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practice Provide high-quality financial advice, insight, and challenge to senior stakeholders to support decision-making, planning, and service delivery Lead on financial...

We are seeking an experienced Business Rates Officer to join our Revenues service and support the effective administration, billing and collection of Non-Domestic Rates. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge of Business Rates who is confident working in a busy local authority environment and experienced in using Academy Systems. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Business Rates accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation and high standards of customer service. The role will involve working closely with colleagues across Revenues and Finance to maximise income collection and support local businesses. Key Responsibilities * Administer and maintain Business Rates accounts, including billing, amendments and reliefs * Process and apply Business Rates reliefs and exemptions in line with legislation * Undertake recovery action in accordance with council policies and statutory...

T2M Resourcing are working with a successful and growing business who are part of a larger group and have an opportunity for a Finance Manager, 12 month FTC. As Finance Manager you will lead the company’s financial and management accounting, reporting and control activities as well as overseeing all accounting functions and together with the management team, ensure the business is led and managed appropriately. As an experienced Finance Manager, you will use your expertise to drive change and improve processes. * Finance Manager: 12 month FTC * Location: Worcestershire (Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge ) * Competitive salary circa £65,000 + Benefits Package As Finance Manager key responsibilities will include: * Financial Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day financial management, including the preparation and consolidation of accurate monthly management accounts. * Strategic Partnering: Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex data...

Salary Details: Contractor rate A very well established manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist, who will lead the Company's payroll function, in conjunction with advising on and auditing current payroll processes, with a view to driving improvements. This is an immediate vacancy, initially on a 6 month term basis. Role Purpose: To lead the delivery of an accurate, compliant and timely payroll service across the Company's operations, while also contributing to wider HR activities and projects. The Payroll Lead is responsible for preparing, validating and controlling payroll data prior to submission to an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring robust internal controls, data integrity and statutory compliance. As part of the HR team, the role also supports employee lifecycle administration, HR systems maintenance and HR/payroll improvement projects. The successful applicant will oversee a payroll administrator but will lead in a hands-on manner. Key...

Our client, a medium sized organisation near Burton on Trent, are looking for a temporary person to join their Purchase Ledger team asap. They offer hybrid working (3 days in the office) Client Details Our client is a well established and very reputable employer, with a relaxed yet professional work culture. Description Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Reconcile supplier statements to ensure alignment with company records. Address and resolve purchase ledger queries effectively. Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Assist with payment runs and maintain accurate financial records. Collaborate with team members to meet departmental deadlines. Support the month-end process with purchase ledger reconciliation. Maintain strong communication with suppliers and internal teams.Profile A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have: Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar role in Accounting & Finance. Strong...

We’re looking for a hands-on Finance Assistant to join a busy team on a temporary contract. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and getting stuck into both Accounts Payable and Receivable, this could be a great fit. What you’ll be doing: * Managing sales and purchase ledgers to keep everything accurate and up to date * Chasing overdue payments and handling customer/supplier queries * Processing high volumes of invoices and reconciling statements * Raising invoices and credit notes, and allocating incoming payments * Supporting payment runs (BACS & international) * Setting up new customer and supplier accounts * Working closely with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes * Using SAP (training provided if needed) What we’re looking for: * Experience in an accounting role * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a high workload * Confident communicator who can build relationships easily * Good IT skills...

Credit Controller – Initial 6-Month Contract Office-Based | Burton-upon-Trent | £28,000 – £29,000 Eaton Syalon is recruiting a Credit Controller to join a well-established, reputable business based in Burton-upon-Trent on an initial 6-month contract. This is a full-time, office-based role, ideal for someone with previous Credit Control experience who enjoys a varied, end-to-end position within a fast-paced and supportive team environment. * Review customer credit profiles and maintain appropriate credit limits * Manage customer accounts to ensure payments are received in line with agreed terms, following up on overdue balances * Post and allocate cash receipts to the correct customer accounts * Record incoming queries promptly and work closely with internal teams to resolve them within agreed timeframes * Complete credit checks for both new and existing customers in line with internal policies and insurance requirements *...

Accounts Assistant £12.71 - £12.80 per hour | 12‑month secondment | Telford | Up to 30 hours per week Ready to put your finance skills to work in a busy, forward‑thinking manufacturing environment? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Adecco is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and respected printer manufacturer based in the heart of Telford. We're offering a 12‑month secondment within a friendly, fast‑paced Finance team - perfect for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to deepen their experience and strengthen their CV with a recognised manufacturing business. The role As Accounts Assistant, you'll be right at the centre of the finance function, playing a vital role in keeping processes running smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Checking purchase invoices using automated and manual matching systems Accurately processing purchase invoices onto the accounting system Ensuring supplier invoices are paid on...

We currently have a fantastic opportunity with a company based on Hortonwood, Telford, who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to work Monday to Friday 2 hours a day between the hours of 9am – 5pm with the potential for hours to be increased. This is an ongoing assignment. Pay rate £15.00 Responsibilities/duties for a Bookkeeper: - Purchase Ledger - Sales Ledger - Bank reconciliations - Process invoices - Preparing data Vat returns - General admin - Payroll Requirements of a Bookkeeper: - Bookkeeping experience - Xero knowledge Benefits for a Bookkeeper: - Free onsite parking - Casual Dress - Company pension - Fun, family-run company - Holiday accrual For more information, please call Steph at Major Recruitment - Telford branch. We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you are not...

Our client, a 1.2 million T/O organisation in Derby, is looking for a bookkeeper to start asap. Client Details This is a not-for-profit organisation based in Derby that supports meaningful initiatives to make a positive impact. As a small-sized organisation, they are focused on delivering high-quality services with a dedicated team. Description Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers in line with organisational policies. Process invoices, payments, and receipts efficiently and accurately. Prepare and reconcile bank statements to ensure financial accuracy. Support the preparation of monthly financial reports for management review. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts as needed. Payroll administration for all staff. Monitor and manage petty cash transactions. Provide general administrative support to the accounting and finance team.Profile A successful Bookkeeper should have: Proven...

Our client, a small organisation in Derby, is looking for a Finance Manager, initially on a temporary basis but with a permanent position for the right person. Client Details The organisation is a small-sized not-for-profit entity dedicated to making a meaningful impact within the community. It offers a supportive and focused environment where employees can contribute to purposeful work. Description Manage day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting and forecasting. Prepare accurate financial reports and analyse key data for decision-making purposes. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and organisational policies. Oversee payroll processing and maintain accurate financial records. Collaborate with various departments to align financial strategies with organisational goals. Provide recommendations for cost optimisation and resource allocation. Support the preparation of grant applications and funding reports. Assist in the financial planning process to...