56 accounting jobs found in St Albans

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...

Join Our Team as an Assistant Financial Accountant! Location: Hillingdon, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary Are you ready to jump into a rewarding role in the education sector? We're seeking a vibrant and enthusiastic Assistant Financial Accountant to support our financial team in Hillingdon! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for organization, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Why Join Us? At our institution, we believe in making a difference in students' lives through education. As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly, enabling us to provide the best educational experience possible. Plus, you'll be joining a friendly, dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation! What Will You Do? As our Assistant Financial Accountant, you will: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Support the budgeting process and monitor expenditure. Process...

Systems Accountant - Process & Systems Transformation Day Rate: £(Apply online only) DOE (umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Harlow (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite) Clearance: SC A leading organisation within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to support a major finance systems transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a large‑scale SAP S/4HANA implementation, working at the heart of a high‑profile change initiative. You'll join a dedicated Process & Transformation team, supporting data migration, ensuring system integrity, and strengthening the organisation's financial systems landscape. This role offers the chance to influence critical systems change and collaborate across multiple business areas. Key Responsibilities Support data migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Cleanse, validate and standardise financial data Analyse and map data from legacy systems to new ERP environments...

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...

Commercial Accountant Central London - Office Based Initially 6 Month Contract with Temp to Perm Option Our client, a high‑growth, people‑centric organisation is an ambitious business known for creating premium, service‑led environments where companies feel supported and able to perform at their best. Their focus on exceptional quality, experience, and a genuinely human approach sets them apart, and their entrepreneurial culture offers the kind of pace and opportunity where talented individuals can make a visible impact and grow with the organisation. They are now seeking a commercially sharp, polished finance leader who can combine hands‑on financial leadership with the credibility to engage intelligently with senior stakeholders and potential financiers. Someone as strong in the boardroom as they are in the numbers, bringing commercial instinct, strategic awareness, and professional finesse. Are you a hands‑on commercial operator with strong financial instincts who is ready...

Accountant (SAP FICO) (12 months) ABJ6487 South East £ 47k + Bonus 12 month contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an SAP FICO-experienced Accountant to join a global organisation in a key finance role. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and maintaining strong financial controls within a collaborative international team. As an accountant with FICO this role offers strong exposure across finance operations, SAP systems, and cross-functional projects — ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to broaden experience in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities * Record and post financial transactions using SAP ERP (FICO module) * Maintain accurate accounting records, including AP invoices and bank ledgers * Perform monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes * Manage cash...

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are working with a leading business in West London who are looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This role will require somebody who is Qualified and confident with preparing monthly management accounts, whilst also assisting with the year-end close. The role: Produce monthly management accounts and supporting reports. Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Prepare accruals, prepayments and journals. Assist with variance analysis against budget and prior periods. Support the month‑end and year‑end close. Work with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to resolve queries.About you: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience. Experience producing management accounts and working to month‑end deadlines. Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail. Able to work independently and hit the ground running. Good communication skills and a hands‑on approach

Are you a proactive finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading organisation in the healthcare sector? Based in Windsor, Berkshire, this innovative company values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. Offering a vibrant and supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and contribute to work that positively affects lives. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering the best outcomes. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Assisting with the preparation of accurate management accounts and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Reconciling balance sheet accounts and ensuring proper controls are maintained. Supporting month-end processes, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to...

Our client based in Sunbury on Thames are looking for a Temporary Assistant Financial Accountant to cover planned leave for 2 months. Office based to start ASAP. Main responsibilities of Role To assist with financial accounting activities especially at month end e.g. prepayments and accruals To carry out intercompany process each month To assist with monthly payroll processing Raising monthly intercompany recharge invoices To carry out monthly balance sheet reconciliation To assist with quarterly internal audit Assist with year-end audit and audit preparation including dealing with Auditor queries and requests To undertake intercompany reconciliation during the month end process To carry out relevant CIS tax administration including reports to HMRC To undertake other general/adhoc month end duties and report running. To assist with administration of the company vehicle fleet and fuel accounts To undertake the general office admin tasks Other adhoc duties as required...

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...

Treasury & Accountant Manager Location: Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, KT152AH Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote) Pay Rate: £300.00 Per Day Job Reference: OR24750 Job Responsibilities Manage the Council’s treasury operations in line with approved treasury policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain the Council’s cash flow, including short- and medium-term cash forecasting. Manage cash surpluses and investments in accordance with approved strategies. Maintain effective banking arrangements, banking mandates, and relationships with financial institutions. Liaise with treasury advisors and monitor credit limits and financial risks. Administer and maintain the Treasury Management System to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Prepare treasury management reports and provide financial information to senior management and committees. Reconcile income and...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced, part-qualified Management Accountant to work for a company based in the Redhill - Reigate, Surrey area. This is a varied Management Accountant job opportunity to start ASAP on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Support the finance function with month end journals, reconciliations, monthly management accounts, and reporting. Salary: up to £48K Duration: 12 months Location: Hybrid working Management Accountant duties: Preparation of monthly management accounts Oversee the general ledgers Cost analysis Producing financial reports, providing insights and commentary Balance sheet reconciliationsSkills and experience: Experience working in a similar Management Accountant role AAT qualified and ideally Part qualified ACCA / CIMA studier Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good IT skills using ERP systems Attention to detail and numeracy skills

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...

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join a rapidly growing company based in central St Albans, on a temporary contract until September. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and loading of invoices and credit notes onto the ledger, allocation of all payments and reconciliation of supplier statements. Pay: £14.36 - £15.39 per hour (£28k-£30k equivalent) Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri You must be available to start within 1 week. Key responsibilities: * Ensuring all invoices/credit notes are appropriately approved in line with the approval matrix, within agreed deadlines and payment terms * Accurately code post all invoices/credit notes * Ensure all payments are correctly allocated * Ensure all purchase ledger accounts are reconciled with supplier statements/payments * Chasing supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies * Assist with month-end processes To be considered, you will need the following: * Previous Accounts Payable...

Payroll Specialist (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) 📍 West London (Fully Office Based) 💷 £32,000 per annum 📄 12-month Fixed Term Contract We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join the Human Resources team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is responsible for delivering a high standard of payroll services for both local and expatriate employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing. Key Responsibilities Payroll & Systems Administration Maintain and update payroll systems with new starters, leavers, changes to benefits, employment status and other amendments in a timely and accurate manner Maintain monthly payroll files covering starters, leavers, bonuses and all payroll changes Act as first point of contact for the staff appraisal system, including implementation and ongoing monitoring Manage and monitor the Time and Attendance system (Darwinbox) Support contract renewals and prepare approval notes for...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...

Temporary Accounts Assistant Leighton Buzzard Initially 1 - 2 Month Temporary Contract Full-time (40 hours) or Part-time hours | Monday - Friday Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE Think Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established business in Leighton Buzzard who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join them on a short-term temporary contract for 1-2 months. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied transactional finance work and is confident working independently within a small finance team. You will be supporting a Finance Controller and Accounts Assistant, so the role would suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day finance processes. The Role This is a hands-on position covering a broad range of finance duties including: Daily bank reconciliations using Sage Managing and raising contract and long-term hire invoicing Monitoring outstanding debt and supporting the credit control process Processing purchase...

Your new company A global entertainment business operating across film, music and more, with an international group structure spanning multiple territories and currencies. The business works at pace in a creative, commercially driven environment. Following a recent finance system migration to a new ERP, the team is now looking for experienced interim support during a period of transition. Your new role This is a hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up assignment. You'll be clearing a transactional backlog while supporting month‑end, year‑end (March), and improving group reporting across multiple entities and currencies. This is not a spectator role, it's about bringing clarity, control and confidence back into the numbers. Key responsibilities include: Clearing backlog transactions, including bank postings and unreconciled items Supporting month‑end and year‑end close Improving and overseeing multicurrency accounting across the group Supporting production accounting for film and media...

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational risk professional who enjoys working in a collaborative banking environment while maintaining independence within the risk control framework. My client, a well-established international bank in London, is looking to appoint an Operational Risk Lead to join its Legal & Compliance function. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and oversight of the bank's Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert in operational risk, working closely with business and support functions to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, regulatory awareness and the ability to independently drive operational risk initiatives across the bank. Job Title BANKING-Operational Risk Lead-Mandarin Speaking Location City of London...

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...