138 accountant jobs found in Leicester

The Junior Accountant will support the Accounting & Finance department in managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. This temporary role in Chesterfield is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience in professional services. Client Details The company is a small-sized organisation operating within the professional services industry. They are known for their commitment to delivering excellent services and maintaining high standards in their field. Description Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and reports. Support the team with accounts payable and receivable processes. Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are accounted for. Assist in preparing financial statements and budgeting reports. Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and professional standards. Provide administrative support to the Accounting & Finance team as needed. Collaborate with other...

Temporary Management Accountant (Sage 200) Location: Bromsgrove (on-site) Contract: Temporary 2-4 weeks Rate: £15–£20 per hour (flexible for the right candidate) We are seeking an extremely experienced Sage 200 professional to support our Finance Manager on a short-term temporary contract based in Bromsgrove. This role is designed to provide hands-on support while also helping to upskill the existing finance team through knowledge sharing and best practice. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day and month-end finance activities Previous experience completing nominal ledger using Sage 200. Bank and balance sheet reconciliations Supporting and completing month-end close processes Sharing Sage 200 knowledge and best practices to develop and upskill the current team Ad hoc finance tasks as required during the contract period Essential Requirements: Extensive, hands-on experience with Sage 200 (essential) Strong background in nominal ledgers,...

Assistant Accountant (Temporary to Permanent) Location: Milton Keynes WSR is recruiting for a Temporary to Permanent Accounts Assistant for our esteemed client in Milton Keynes. Job Title: Assistant Accountant Role type: Temporary - Permanent Location: Milton Keynes Pay rate: £17.50 - £20.50 p/h WSR is recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our esteemed international client based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who is studying or part-qualified AAT or CIMA, looking to further develop their finance career within a supportive and collaborative team. Our client is a well-established international organisation with a UK finance function supporting multiple group entities across the UK and Europe. This role offers excellent exposure across the accounts function in a broad, hands-on position within a stable and growing business. The Role This position plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of...

Our client has a temporary position for a part time Research Monitoring and Claims Accountant, initialy expected to last 2 months. You will be working 22.5 hours per week, 4.5hrs per day worked Monday to Friday and is office based. This is a finance administrative support role within the team that will include the production of invoices and claims, the collation of evidence (e.g. signed timesheets, supporting documentation etc.) and other key operational support, especially where these are in relation to audit requirements set by customers and sponsors. * Liaise with the project manager to determine if deliverables have been met and if financial milestones can be invoiced on a timely basis. * Calculation and preparing claims in advance of announced deadlines and referring to the agreement and any underlying terms and conditions as appropriate. * Review all project financial transactions on a regular basis to identify any items that are unallowable and report these to the...

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Stoke. Client Details An exciting business, with rapid growth plans for 2026 with key finance offices based in Stoke. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making. Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitor and manage cash flow to maintain financial stability. Provide insights into financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with operational goals. Assist with statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors when required. Maintain accurate financial records and implement process improvements where applicable.Profile Preparing monthly management accounts, monthly KPIs reporting and other financial planning and analysis reports Presenting reports to senior management to aid with business decision making...

Sheffield City Centre | Hybrid (2-3 days in office)Salary: up to £49,000 + benefitsAre you a proactive and solutions-focused Management Accountant looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected public sector organisation? Our client, a well-established public sector company based in the heart of Sheffield, is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team on a Fixed Term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose, supporting essential services delivered across the city. You'll be joining a collaborative, values-driven environment where your work directly supports improved outcomes for tenants, communities, and frontline teams.The RoleAs Management Accountant, you will play a key role in providing high‑quality financial insight, enabling effective decision‑making across the organisation. Responsibilities include: Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and insightful reporting...

A Financial Accountant is required to join a leading business based in South Yorkshire for a 12 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Finance department within a large, well-renowned organisation. Your role will cover the following; IFRS 16 lease accounting Reconciliations between the lease accounting system and the property database. Liaising with internal stakeholders Liaising with external auditors on audit queries. Over seeing the month end and year end processes Reviewing journals and reconciliations Reviewing forecasts and variances  Providing guidance and support to the team The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following: Qualified Accountant Excellent Excel Skills Strong organisational skills and the ability to deadlines. partnering experience, with a track record of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP

Management Accountant - 9 Month FTC Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a leading university on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and driving strong financial planning and reporting. We welcome applications from candidates who are qualified by experience, part-qualified, or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). Key responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary Budgeting and forecasting, supporting financial planning cycles Producing accurate financial reports for senior stakeholders Variance analysis and performance tracking Partnering with clients and budget holders to support decision-making Improving financial processes and reporting where possible About you Strong Excel skills (essential) Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting...

We’re looking for an experienced Interim Management Accountant to step in and support a busy finance function during a key period. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to keep day?to?day operations running smoothly and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role will be a mix of management accounts, reconciliations, variance analysis and business partnering. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly management accounts and complete balance sheet reconciliations Prepare board?ready reporting packs Support OPEX reporting with variance analysis and commentary Assist with statutory submissions and HMRC reporting Upload monthly accounts and budgets into group reporting systems Provide financial insight to teams across the business Support audit preparation and ad?hoc project work You must have proven experience working as a Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner within a manufacturing environment. You will also be a strong...

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire. Pensions Accountant – the benefits of this role; * £500-£600 per day, inside IR35. * Initial 6-month contract, subject to any further extensions. * 35 hours per week on average. * Working remotely/ from-home 4 days per week – office presence required a day a week. * Main office based in Bedford. What your day-to-day could look like as a Pensions Accountant? * Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers. * Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits. * Monthly Reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring that the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month. Please note that the job description is current at the date...

Do you have experience across Month End, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll? Are you based close to Abingdon? Would you like to work with a world leading, high growth SaaS technology business? We are Preservica and we are changing the way organisations safeguard their digital information. As a world-leader in digital preservation technology, our award-winning software is used by leading businesses and public bodies across the globe. As we continue to grow we need a dependable person to join our finance team and keep our Xero based accounts systems running like clockwork. Reporting to the Financial Controller, as a Financial Accountant you will be at the centre of our companies activities, facilitating the smooth running of our UK and USA Accounts systems. Your duties will cover month end processes, general ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns and extend to assisting with monthly management accounts, payroll and credit control. Experience is more...

We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join a growing, private equity-backed group. This is a senior role with responsibility for group reporting, statutory compliance and cash management. This is a temporary to permanent assignement and will require someone who is seeking longer term employment. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of the group and statutory audits, ensuring deadlines agreed with PE lenders are met Review and prepare FRS102 statutory accounts, providing full supporting schedules to external auditors Produce month-end management accounts and board reports, including detailed variance analysis Review and reconcile Audit Packs to financial results prior to submission to auditors Prepare and manage the group and holding company budgets and forecasts Produce and present a weekly group cash flow forecast, working closely with Regional Finance Directors Manage group cash pooling and banking arrangements, including transfers to...

The Opportunity Are you an experienced Statutory Accountant looking for an exciting interim opportunity? CMA Recruitment Group are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an Interim Statutory Accountant to join their EMEA Finance team based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. This role is offering the successful candidate the chance to become the local subject matter expert for statutory accounts across multiple European entities. This is a hybrid role, with two office days per week, perfect for someone who enjoys a balance of flexibility and on-site collaboration. What will the Statutory Accountant role involve? Prepare annual statutory financial statements for European entities in compliance with local laws and GAAP. Ensure all statutory reporting deadlines are met, maintaining highly accurate financial records. Act as the primary contact for statutory audits, coordinating with auditors to ensure timely completion. Collaborate with tax consultants and in-house teams...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a prestigious business based in Harrow. This role involves key financial responsibilities and offers a unique opportunity to be part of an impactful team. This Management Accountant role is a 12 month fixed term contract with the opportunity for permanent employment. Offering hybrid working and an incredible benefits package, this opportunity is not one to miss out on. Responsibilities: Support the month-end process for designated areas to ensure an accurate and transparent financial position is consistently reported. Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams to assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and provide essential financial processing support. Partner with internal teams to conduct variance analysis on management reports, driving key insights for strategic decision-making. Lead balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records. Provide...

Are you a versatile accountant with availability for a 6 month contract? This opportunity is based in west Hull and is to provide an added resource during a period of a new systems implementation. This contract could be extended beyond the initial 6 month period. THE BENEFITS: £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata and includes a variety of benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) and free on site parking. THE ROLE: The contract is to provide an added resource to an established finance team about to embark upon a company wide new systems implementation. This role will suit a versatile accountant with good all round, broad based skills with a high degree of systems literacy and an adaptable approach. The preparation of management accounts will be included along with general assistance in month end duties, accruals, prepayments etc, journals and involvement in reviewing ledgers, some credit control and liaising with the HR team providing information for payroll...

My client, a well known charity, is looking to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant to join them for a period of 18 months. Working as part of the financial reporting team, your role will be to work on a project focused on providing financial expertise and support to the team with the 2026 Charities SORP, based on updated FRS 102, which introduces mandatory changes for accounting periods. The role is being offered on a fixed term basis and will be focused on the transition to new accounting standards and statutory reporting. To be considered for the role you will need to have a recognised accountancy qualification and be a strong team player with analytical skills. You will also need to be well versed in the FRS 102 changes, including Income Recognition, Three Tier Reporting and Leases. The role is being offered on a home working basis and an 18 month fixed term contract. The salary on offer is £50,000 to £60,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a prestigious business based in Harrow. This role involves key financial responsibilities and offers a unique opportunity to be part of an impactful team. This Management Accountant role is a 12 month fixed-term contract with the opportunity for permanent employment. Offering hybrid working and an incredible benefits package, this opportunity is not one to miss out on. Responsibilities: Support the month-end process for designated areas to ensure an accurate and transparent financial position is consistently reported. Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams to assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and provide essential financial processing support. Partner with internal teams to conduct variance analysis on management reports, driving key insights for strategic decision-making. Lead balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records. Provide...

Job Description – (Potential Outside IR35) - Interim Senior Revenue Accountant – North West England A local government client of mine in the North West of England are currently on the lookout for an Interim Senior Revenue Accountant to join there team as they have a member of staff soon retiring. Contract Duration: 6 months + Location: North West England Rate: £400-£500 per day. DOE. IR35: TBC (Potential for outside IR35). Hybrid: The preference is X2-3 days in office per week. For a very experienced candidate could consider X1 day in office per week. Days: 5 days per week is the preference (could also consider 4 days per week). Start Date: ASAP You will be expected to: * Oversee and be highly involved in SOA completion – mainly key statements and revenue notes. * Involved in collating budget monitoring reports quarterly. You will likely pickup Q4 25/26 and Q1 26/27. * There may also be some involvement in collection funds. * Line manage X2 members of staff (X1...

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a temporary position within the FMCG industry. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage and analyse financial performance effectively. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the FMCG sector. As a medium-sized company, it offers a structured and professional work environment with a focus on financial accuracy and efficiency. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports to support business decision-making. Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring cost control and efficiency. Provide accurate financial forecasts and variance analysis. Oversee accounts reconciliation and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation. Collaborate with various departments to streamline financial processes. Deliver month-end and year-end financial reporting on time. Assist in the development of financial strategies for future...

Finance & Accounts Manager / Accounts Manager Permanent or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Oldbury | On-site £35,000–£40,000 DOE (or equivalent day rate for temp) We’re working with a growing transport & logistics business based in Oldbury that is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance/Accounts Manager. The role is available on either a permanent or temp-to-permanent basis, depending on the candidate’s preference and experience. This is a broad, practical role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in both the day-to-day running of the finance function and month-end reporting, within a fast-paced SME environment. Key responsibilities: Managing purchase and sales ledger activities Bank and balance sheet reconciliations Preparation of monthly management accounts VAT returns and compliance Cashflow monitoring and forecasting Accruals, prepayments and journal postings Supporting budgeting and financial analysis Improving and embedding finance processes and controls...