29 accounting jobs found in Leicester

Level 3 accountant required for our public sector client Hybrid working: three days per week in the office. Capital Accountant Urgent accountancy tasks needed to be completed in a timely manner. Urgent tasks include, supporting the council financial accounts process by using specialist knowledge in corporate finance, government policy and local authority finance legislation. Preparing and reviewing relevant working papers for the statement of accounts, including timely responses to auditors. Answer technical capital accounting external audit queries and support with sampling, complete key reconciliations, support with the production of quarterly capital monitoring reports and government returns/grant claims. Revenue Accountant Post holder required to answer external audit queries and support with sampling, complete key reconciliations, review balance sheet reconciliations by other accountancy teams, support with the production of quarterly revenue monitoring reports and lead on...

Financial Accountant Location: Leicestershire - Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days office-based / 2 days working from home Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum Contract: 9-12 months Start date: ASAP The Financial Accountant will provide effective financial accounting, control and reporting across a large, multi-site education organisation. Key Responsibilities: Manage month-end close, balance sheet reporting, reconciliations and financial controls. Ensure accurate accounting of income, expenditure, restricted funds, grants and donations. Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation accounting. Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activity and cash reporting. Oversee billing, collections and debt management. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate interim and year-end audits. Complete regulatory, government and grant reporting requirements. Maintain strong financial governance, compliance records and internal controls. Manage VAT, Corporation...

Assistant Management Accountant  RECfinancial are looking to recruit an organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful finance team for a maternity cover.  Working on a full-time basis Monday to Friday Commutable from Ashby, Coalville, Loughborough and greater Leicestershire Reporting to the Finance Director and supporting the Management Accounts function, you will play an important role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, fixed asset accounting, and a variety of financial reporting activities. This is a varied opportunity within a large and busy organisation, offering excellent exposure to month-end processes, fixed assets, stock, projects, and year-end activities. Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Management Accountant role include: Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register. Place Capex orders as required. Add new assets to the system when received. Process asset invoices and additions. Process asset disposals,...

I am currently recruiting for an MTFP Accountant for a 6-month contract paying £550 per day, to work within a local authority. Key requirements: Strong Local Government Finance experience, particularly budget setting, financial planning and management accounting. Extensive Medium Term Financial Planning (MTFP) experience, including developing and maintaining an MTFP collaboratively with another accountant. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with Finance, services and senior management and provide constructive challenge. Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced Excel and financial modelling. Ability to analyse complex financial information, identify risks and develop practical solutions. Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently in a changing Local Government environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to create a clear, consistent financial narrative across the organisationIf you are interested or know...

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Accountant for a 6 month temporary assignment, paying £600 per day. This is an operationally focused role within a complex finance environment. The successful candidate will inherit a portfolio covering monthly reconciliations, journals, payroll controls, project accounting and balance sheet investigations and will be expected to make an immediate impact. We are looking for someone who is confident operating from day one, with strong technical accounting, reconciliation and financial control experience. Experience within local government is essential. Main duties include:- Strong local government/public sector finance and reconciliation experience. Able to take ownership immediately of monthly reconciliations, journals, payroll controls, project accounting and balance sheet investigations. Strong Excel and finance systems skills, with the ability to analyse processes and implement improvements. Comfortable working in an...

We are seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Financial Accountant to join fantastic public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract. Based in Birmingham (hybrid working). This is a hands-on role supporting the team through a busy period, with a particular focus on audit support, financial reconciliations and strengthening financial controls and processes. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to stabilise the financial accounting function and ensure the team has robust processes in place going forward. Key responsibilities: - Preparing and reviewing detailed balance sheet reconciliations - Investigating and resolving reconciling items and discrepancies - Supporting the internal and external audit process, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation - Reviewing existing financial accounting processes and identifying areas for improvement - Implementing new and enhanced financial controls and...

Contract Length: 5 months Rate: £32073 to £48117 per annum Location: Can be Remote Working Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a client with a specialist finance project and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant or Technical Accountant to undertake a short-term assignment focused on the review and reconstruction of historical accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong reconciliation and technical accounting skills to support a complex review of lease car scheme transactions and associated balance sheet activity. The Assignment The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and reconstructing accounting records relating to a lease car scheme involving approximately 300 users. The role will require detailed investigation of historical transactions, employee deductions, VAT calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure records are accurate and auditable. Key Responsibilities...

Location: Fully Remote Rate: TBC – Inside IR35 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Until 31 December 2026 Start: 7 September 2026 Interview: MS Teams ### The Role We are recruiting an experienced Interim Technical Accountant to undertake a comprehensive review of the year-end closedown and Statement of Accounts processes across two local authority organisations. This is a senior technical assignment requiring extensive local government accounting and closedown experience. The successful candidate will review the 2025/26 closedown process, identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, strengthen audit readiness and ensure processes comply with the CIPFA Code of Practice and local authority accounting requirements. Alongside the closedown review, you will provide senior technical support to the Corporate Finance function, undertaking responsibilities aligned with a Chief Accountant-level role. ### Key Responsibilities Undertake a fundamental review of the 2025/26 year-end...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join a global organisation operating across multiple international markets. The role is based in Leciester and is a fully office-based role. It will initially be a 6-month contract with the potential for a permanent role following this period. The FTE salary is up to £43,000 depending on experience (this will be paid hourly). This is a fully end-to-end role with ownership of the AR and credit control process, supporting a B2B / professional customer base. This role is part of the initial build-out of a large finance team at a Leicester base, offering excellent scope for career progression and future people management responsibility as the team continues to grow. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical skills (SAP and Excel), and have experience managing multi-currency ledgers within a global setting. Key Responsibilities End-to-end...

Senior Estates Surveyor / Senior Valuer 📍 Leicester 💰 £500 per day Umbrella 📅 3-Month Contract 🕒 Full-Time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estates Surveyor / Senior Valuer to join a busy Strategic Property Services team on an interim basis. You will play a key role in the proactive management of a substantial and diverse operational property portfolio valued at over £500m, supporting strategic asset management objectives, income generation initiatives and estate rationalisation programmes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload of estate management and valuation matters * Undertake valuations for acquisition, disposal, lease renewals, rent reviews and accounting purposes * Negotiate landlord & tenant matters including leases, rent reviews and lease renewals * Support asset management strategies and identify opportunities for optimisation and disposal * Prepare technical reports, briefings and development appraisals *...

Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable   North Leicestershire | Hybrid | Contract (to early 2027) | c. £32000   We’re supporting a well-established, multi-site business in North Leicestershire with the hire of a Finance Assistant to support a busy finance function, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable. This is a role for someone who prides themselves on accuracy, routine and reliability, and is comfortable working with minimal supervision. The role (key duties): Day-to-day Accounts Payable processing (including multi-currency) Expenses Preparing payment runs Reconciliations, investigating/resolving discrepancies General accounts admin support across the wider function as required   What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Purchase Ledger but also exposure to broader responsibilities with accounts administration Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail Intermediate to Advanced Excel capabilities   Please apply for more information Cherry Professional...

We are looking for a confident and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of an AP ledger cleanse and help strengthen existing AP processes. This role would suit a self-starter who is comfortable working through legacy issues, investigating discrepancies and driving actions through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Review and cleanse GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balances, clearing historic items and investigating why transactions remain outstanding after goods have been received. Review credits and unallocated items on the AP ledger, chasing missing invoices where required and ensuring payments and credits are correctly allocated. Complete supplier statement reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and supporting accurate stock and month-end reporting. Prepare proposed supplier payment runs, prioritising suppliers that may place the business on stop alongside other business-critical suppliers. Process approved supplier payments through HSBC,...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Rates Officer to join a busy Revenues team within a local authority environment. You will play a key role in the administration, billing, collection and recovery of Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation, and maximising income collection for the Council. 📌 Key Responsibilities * Administer the billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates * Maintain and update Business Rates records to ensure accurate billing and collection * Open, close and amend Business Rates accounts * Process payments and set up Direct Debits * Apply reliefs, exemptions and discounts in line with legislation * Review, check and authorise refunds and adjustments * Maintain and update rating lists and property records * Trace absconded debtors and take appropriate recovery action * Determine and implement the most appropriate recovery action for outstanding debts * Deliver a high...

SF Recruitment are currently exclusively recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a Nottingham based business on a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension for a Maternity Cover. This isn't a traditional Credit Controller role focused purely on chasing outstanding debt. It has a strong problem-solving and investigative element, involving income, cash matching, reconciliations and investigating why payments haven't appeared or been recorded correctly. £27,000 - £28,000 Minimum 30 hours to 37.5 hours (can look at part or full time) Predominantly remote - approx. in the office 2 times a month* Minimum 1 year FTC (likely 16 - 18 months) *The successful candidate will spend their first 1-2 weeks in the office for training and onboarding, before moving into the flexible remote working arrangement. An Excel test will form part of the interview process, so candidates will need to be genuinely comfortable working with Excel to a VLOOKUP, SUMIF &...

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Southam, Warwickshire | £13.17-£17.39 per hour DOE | Temp to Permanent | Fully Office Based Are you an experienced Credit Controller/Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business? We're recruiting a Credit Controller/Accounts Receivable specialist on behalf of a leading vehicle components manufacturer based in Southam, supplying the automotive, commercial and leisure vehicle sectors globally. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, high-volume finance team as Credit Controller/Accounts Receivable on a temp to permanent basis, with a genuine route to a permanent position for the right person. What's on offer * Salary of £25,000 – £33,000 depending on experience * Temp to permanent opportunity with long-term potential * 36.75 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4pm, Friday 7.30am – 12.15pm (early finish every Friday) * Supportive, team-focused finance...

6 month temporary contract with option of temp to perm, our client an establish local authority are looking for a Senior Project Surveyor , to cover a portfolio in and around the Northamptonshire area. The position offer hybrid working, with two days per week in the office, alongside some required site visits We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Surveyor to join our clients Asset Investment team and play a key role in delivering refurbishment, compliance, capital investment and major works projects across the housing stock. You will manage projects from survey and procurement through to completion, acting as the client representative and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Manage building surveys, refurbishment, and capital investment projects. Monitor contractors, site performance, quality, and programme. Oversee project costs and ensure value for money. Ensure compliance with...

Calling all contract Quantity Surveyors 6 month interim assignment : up to £45 Umbrella per hour Worcestershire Our client a public sector provider are looking for a QS with a local authority background. We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team and play a key role in the development of appropriate contract documentation, procurement of goods, services and works contracts across Housing Property Services. With the delivery of these contracts the post holder is responsible for the financial measurement and valuation of works, preparing interim payments and final accounts together with all necessary project related financial reports. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional who is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. A few of the key Responsibilities * Prepare contract documents including Tenders, Bills of Quantities, Work Schedules, Specifications, and Schedule of Rates. * Procure goods, services, and works...

Payroll and Office Manager Full Time, 16 month Fixed Term Contract £Attractive Salary We are looking for a Payroll and Office Manager to join our clients team, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. You’ll lead a small but mighty team comprising four people. THE ROLE Your responsibilities as a Payroll and Office Manager will include: * Oversee daily financial operations, managing payroll, expenses, and pensions * Handle HMRC reports and submissions * Supervise petty cash and expense payments * Support budgeting and forecasting alongside the Management Accountant THE CANDIDATE The ideal Payroll and Office Manager will be able to demonstrate the following key skills and experience: * Proven experience in managing and developing a team * Ideally, a level 5 Payroll Management Certificate or significant experience * A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) * Advanced Excel and Sage skills * Excellent attention to detail and strong...

Role: Temporary to Permanent Credit Control / Accounts Assistant Location: Birmingham Salary/Rate: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum equivalent (dependent on experience) Start Date: Immediate Sector: Property Development & Real Estate We are partnering with a premier property developer based in Birmingham to recruit a versatile Credit Control / Accounts Assistant on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start, ideal for a hands-on finance professional with direct property experience who can hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities * Manage daily credit control, collecting outstanding rents, service charges, and sales ledger balances. * Process accounts payable invoices, assist with payment runs, and perform regular supplier reconciliations. * Resolve tenant and client billing queries promptly and professionally. * Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers, allocating incoming receipts daily. * Support the wider...

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Accounts Assistant on a full-time Fixed term 1 year contract. Culture and Environment Our client is a fast-growing B2B organisation with a vibrant, collaborative, and ambitious culture. The team is passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and working together to achieve big goals. They value individuals who are proactive, curious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better ways of doing things. Personality You’ll be a proactive, organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys working with numbers and keeping things running accurately behind the scenes. With a confident and professional telephone manner, you’ll be comfortable communicating with customers and suppliers while taking ownership of your workload. You’ll have a methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a...