57 accounting jobs found in London

Accounting Lecturer – West London Hourly rate: Competitive Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities Are you an experienced accounting professional or lecturer looking to inspire learners in West London? A well-established further education college is seeking a passionate Accounting Lecturer to deliver high-quality courses and support students to achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities * Deliver engaging lessons in Accounting and Finance, including AAT or equivalent qualifications * Plan, prepare, and assess student work * Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback * Support students pastorally, including attendance and progression tracking * Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives * Maintain accurate records in line with college systems Requirements * Relevant qualification in Accounting / Finance (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) * Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) *...

Position: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Woking, England (Hybrid, on-site as required) Salary: £550–£600/day Start: ASAP Role Overview: Provide senior financial leadership for the Pension Fund, managing fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Hands-on role supporting year-end processes and business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance. * Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow operations. * Oversee pension fund accounts, annual report preparation, and audit readiness. * Prepare and present financial reports for committees and senior leadership. * Lead a small finance team; provide direction, support, and prioritisation. * Deputise for Head of Pensions – Resources as needed. Essential Experience: * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA). * Strong LGPS/public sector finance experience. * Skilled in financial systems, data...

Payroll Accountant City of London 6-8 Months Fixed term contract £65,000 - £70,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Accountant on a 6-8 Months FTC basis. The role covers payroll accounting in the UK, and requires collaboration with a number of different stakeholders including the UK payroll and benefits teams and the various Finance teams, in particular within the UK. As well as being responsible for business-as-usual activity across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and post payroll related journals, ensuring accurate allocation to profit and loss, balance sheet, and accrual accounts. Own key HR/payroll balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation, including...

Interim Month End Accountant | 6 Months | Specialty Insurance & Reinsurance Wrapping up a busy week, Friday afternoon thoughts on a redirection in your career? We have a standout opportunity heading into Monday. I’m looking for a sharp Interim Month End Accountant to join a leading global player in the Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance space. The business is currently navigating a significant period of reconstruction and group-wide transformation. The Details: Rate: £400 – £600 per day Duration: 6 Months Location: City of London (2 days on-site) The Role: You’ll be stepping into a business that is currently evolving its global infrastructure and scaling its specialty lines. If you have experience: Owning the full Month End cycle for a specialty insurance or reinsurance entity, handling the complexities of technical premium accounting and multi-currency reporting. Driving reconstruction projects, such as refining internal controls, cleaning up legacy balance sheets, or...

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...

Corporate Accountant – Fixed Assets – Local Authority – London £470 - £550+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Remote working – 1 day on site every 2 weeks 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes. * Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place. • Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council’s Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance. * Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA’s Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility. You must have: * A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or part qualified status with a commitment to completing your studies. * Strong financial accounting skills,...

Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid Working) Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Overview We are working with a leading global brand in their sector who are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a well-established, fast-paced organisation while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model based in Hemel Hempstead. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Senior Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control across the business. Key Responsibilities * Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary * Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Partnering with...

We are working with a well-established organisation based in Surrey, who are seeking a Group Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this role will focus on consolidating and analysing financial results across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with group standards, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Job Title:          Group Accountant Job Type:          6 Month Fixed Term Contract Location:         Woking, Surrey Salary:               £45,000 per annum Reference no: 16043 Group Accountant – About The Role Assisting with the month-end close process, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP and stock accounting, and production-related entries Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts for assigned entities Completing balance sheet...

Location: Horsham (Hybrid - min. 1 day/week in-office) Salary: £31,957.90 (£15.86/hr) Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (Until Dec 28, 2026) Hours: 38.75 per week (Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:00) The Opportunity Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact within a global leader? We are seeking two EMEA Accounts Payable Accountants to join the Clinical Trials Division (CTD) of our client, a world leader in serving science. In this role, you won't just be processing numbers; you'll be a vital link in a supply chain that ultimately serves patients worldwide. You will manage AP functions for entities across the UK, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands, ensuring financial accuracy and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Core AP Processing: Handle day-to-day supplier invoices, including manual inputting of complex freight billing. Financial Integrity: Reconcile supplier statements, manage vendor master data, and resolve queries promptly....

Role: Management Accountant (Payroll & Finance) - 12 Month Contract We are partnering with a well-established and growing business operating within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment. They are seeking a Management Accountant (Payroll & Finance) to join their finance team on a 12-month contract. This is a hands-on, varied role combining full ownership of payroll with core management accounting responsibilities, supporting the Head of Finance in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll for c.200 employees Ensure payroll compliance, pensions, and employee-related processes Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis Oversee receivables, reconciliations, and cash processes Complete VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain the fixed asset register Assist with...

Finance & MI Reporting Manager London/Hybrid 9 months Contract Day rate from £500 DOE via Umbrella Company 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 a Finance & MI Reporting Manager to...

Learning Support Assistant 16 – 19-year-olds College Kings Cross & Westminster (split site role) FULL-TIME £14.61 to £22.32 per hour Long-term contract  A well-known further education college in London is looking for a Learning Support Assistants to provide in-class support to students taking up vocational/foundation courses. The college has a large provision for students, some who have just left secondary school and others who are taking vocational.  Some students have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), however, only moderate needs. This may include autism and ADHD. The Role In this role you will be supporting a student aged between 16 – 19 years. You will be working 1 to 1 with your student. This role is a FULL-TIME role.   The college are looking for a candidate who has experience in working with young people. Students at the college will be studying courses such as: ESOL Foundation and supported Learning hairdressing Computing and IT Beauty and...

Transfer Pricing Manager London/Hybrid 6 month contract Day rate from £700 DOE via Umbrella Company 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 experienced Transfer Pricing Manager to join...

Your new company A well-established global investment and asset management organisation with operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The business manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and operates within a regulated financial services environment. The organisation is known for its international footprint, strong governance framework and collaborative finance function, working closely with global and regional stakeholders. Your new role As an EMEA Finance Manager (contract), you will play a key role within the regional finance team, reporting to the EMEA Financial Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing management and financial reporting across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior stakeholders.Your role will span management reporting, statutory reporting, audit coordination and regulatory support, alongside involvement in regional integration and process improvement initiatives. You will...

Your new company We are currently partnered with a highly regarded family office. This role will be operating within the investment branch of the portfolio. This vacancy will be office-based, working in Central London. This role will be supporting the CFO directly. Your new role Reporting directly to the CFO, this role acts as advisory to the group businesses. Your role will include duties such as. Advise investment business leaders Take full ownership of all financial processes and improvements Manage and liaise with outsourced firms Provide investment reporting and analysis Oversee complex global transactions Take full ownership of the audit liaison process What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant, having exposure working within a family office and operating at a senior level. This opportunity will be suitable for someone who has experience of working with UHNW individuals with experience of preparing and taking ownership of the delivery of group...

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Req ID: [[id]] Location: London, Kings Cross Appointment Basis:  12 month Fixed Term Apply by: 22/04/2026 Salary: circa £60,000 DOE plus excellent benefits including bonus At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace...

A not-for-profit organisation is currently recruiting for a Sole Payroll Lead to join them on a 12-month FTC. This role reports into Finance and will take full responsibility for the payroll function. As the Sole Payroll Lead, you be responsible for: A start to finish monthly payroll and a small weekly payroll Carrying out all statutory deductions including SMP, SPP, SSP, PAYE & NI All HMRC submissions Year end including P60s & P45s Starter and leaver documentation Pension administration Resolving payroll & pension queries Supporting with a new system implementation projectCandidates will need to be able start work on short notice. Interviews are being held ASAP - please apply for immediate consideration. 51327GCR1 INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Pertemps Network Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Pensions Specialist to join the Finance team of a Reputable Housing Provider. This is a key technical role responsible for managing employer participation within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including admission agreements, bonds, guarantees, and employer lifecycle management. The successful candidate will act as a technical reference point for LGPS legislation and will play a central role in managing relationships with legal advisors, actuaries, auditors, and external stakeholders. This role requires strong technical LGPS knowledge and experience managing employer onboarding and cessation processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LGPS professional seeking a technically focused role within a collaborative and supportive environment. Reports To: Head of Pensions Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £27–£29 per hour PAYE Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in...

IT Auditor AVP London/Hybrid 6 month contract Day rate from £450 DOE via Umbrella Company 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 IT Auditor AVP to join their team on an initial 6 month...

Finance Business Partner London/Hybrid 3 months contract initially £400 per day via Umbrella Company 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 a leading global centre for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. It brings together expertise in languages, cultures, and societies with a strong focus on addressing contemporary global challenges. With a commitment to diversity, social justice, and academic excellence, it serves as a hub for critical thinking and innovative...