72 finance manager jobs found in London

Finance Manager (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term, 6 Months) Location: Tower Hamlets, East London Contract: Fixed-Term (6 Months Maternity Cover) Hours: Full Time, All Year Round Salary: £185 - £220 daily We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Finance Manager to join our thriving secondary school in Tower Hamlets on a six-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is committed to supporting educational excellence through effective financial management. Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the school's financial resources are managed efficiently, accurately and in compliance with relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities Manage the school's day-to-day financial operations and accounting processes. Monitor budgets, expenditure and income, providing regular reports and analysis. Support budget planning, forecasting and...

Finance Assistant Rate of pay: £16.04 PAYE per hour Job Type: Temporary (until September 2026, with possible extension) Location: Westminster Bridge Road, LondonRole Purpose The Finance Assistant will provide transactional and operational finance support to ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, alongside excellent front-line customer service. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure client needs are met and finance objectives are achieved. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Produce weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc journals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards Post journals into the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner, supporting month-end deadlines Process bank statements and carry out bank reconciliations across multiple entities Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clear audit trails and timely resolution of discrepancies Manage intercompany accounts and payments...

Data, Systems and Exams Manager Ealing Secondary School  Permanent / Temp to Permanent Start Date: ASAP Term-Time (42 weeks per year) 8.30am – 4.30pmWe are seeking an experienced Exams, Systems and Data Manager to join a large Secondary Academy in the borough of Ealing on a temp – Perm basis from Sept 26. The role As the school’s Data, systems and Exams Manager, you will carryout through in-depth analysis throughout the year of attainment and progress. you will also produce staff, student, faculty and whole school timetables as well as manage the school busy Exams periods. Manage the school Cover in line with the schools covering staff absence policy. You will also be expected to support the Finance manager in the relation to the schools Census. You will need to have excellent organisation and communication skills. You should be able to work effectively under pressure and have the ability to meet tight deadlines. This role is available with a September start and is offered on a...

About the Business We are a well-established structural steel and fabrication business with annual turnover of approximately £20–£30m, delivering projects across London and the South East. With continued growth and increasing project complexity, we are creating a new Financial Controller role to take full ownership of the finance function and support the Board in driving commercial and financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller — or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up — seeking a senior leadership position with the potential to develop into a Head of Finance / Finance Director role over time. The Role This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small finance team, and improving financial reporting processes. You will take ownership of the finance function and play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Lead and...

Financial Accountant | Paternity Cover | Retail 2 Months South West London (Hybrid) £55,000 - £70,000 We're partnering with an exciting, high-growth company to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant into a high-impact role supporting the wider business to support the team whilst the Commercial Finance Manager is on paternity. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where the culture is collaborative, down to earth and refreshingly non-corporate. The teams are genuinely supportive, hands-on and solutions-focused people, get stuck in and make things happen. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role sits at the heart of commercial decision-making across retail and e-commerce performance. The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support to the business, helping teams understand performance, optimise profitability and make better-informed decisions. This role would suit someone who enjoys...

Financial Accountant | Paternity Cover | Retail 2 Months South West London (Hybrid) £55,000 - £70,000 We're partnering with an exciting, high-growth company to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant into a high-impact role supporting the wider business to support the team whilst the Commercial Finance Manager is on paternity. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where the culture is collaborative, down to earth and refreshingly non-corporate. The teams are genuinely supportive, hands-on and solutions-focused people, get stuck in and make things happen. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role sits at the heart of commercial decision-making across retail and e-commerce performance. The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support to the business, helping teams understand performance, optimise profitability and make better-informed decisions. This role would suit someone who enjoys...

Financial Accountant | Paternity Cover | Retail 2 Months South West London (Hybrid) £55,000 - £70,000 We're partnering with an exciting, high-growth company to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant into a high-impact role supporting the wider business to support the team whilst the Commercial Finance Manager is on paternity. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where the culture is collaborative, down to earth and refreshingly non-corporate. The teams are genuinely supportive, hands-on and solutions-focused people, get stuck in and make things happen. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role sits at the heart of commercial decision-making across retail and e-commerce performance. The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support to the business, helping teams understand performance, optimise profitability and make better-informed decisions. This role would suit someone who enjoys...

Financial Accountant | Paternity Cover | Retail 2 Months South West London £55,000 - £70,000 We're partnering with an exciting, high-growth company to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant into a high-impact role supporting the wider business to support the team whilst the Commercial Finance Manager is on paternity. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where the culture is collaborative, down to earth and refreshingly non-corporate. The teams are genuinely supportive, hands-on and solutions-focused people, get stuck in and make things happen. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role sits at the heart of commercial decision-making across retail and e-commerce performance. The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support to the business, helping teams understand performance, optimise profitability and make better-informed decisions. This role would suit someone who enjoys pace,...

Finance & Payroll Officer Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in an education or school environment? Our client is seeking a Finance & Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute within an educational trust setting, ensuring financial administration supports both staff and students while remaining compliant with statutory and regulatory frameworks. Position: Finance & Payroll Officer Salary: £31,467.00 - £34,325.00 gross per annum Contract: Temporary Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday Reporting to: Finance Manager Core Responsibilities As the Finance & Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Trust's financial integrity within a busy educational environment. Your daily activities will include: Finance Duties: Accurately process all financial transactions from initial order to payment Maintain precise records using Access Education, Excel, and other databases...

We are seeking an efficient Finance Assistant to support this small team at a busy Grammar school in West Kent on a fixed term basis to November 2026. Reporting to the Finance Manager, your duties are: * Purchase order processing and managing queries * Bank reconciliations * Credit card processing * Invoicing * Proficiency of PS Financials is highly desirable plus a good intermediate knowledge of Excel You will be a committed and focused individual with a good eye for detail. You will thrive within a small team and will support others when required Working hours are 37.5 per week, onsite and full time. No hybrid working on offer. Car driver essential due to this rural location. The successful candidate must have an Enhanced DBS Certificate. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&C’s, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our...

Transaction Manager Start: ASAP Duration: End of November 2026 Pay: £541 per day via umbrella Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week Hybrid: Three days a week in the office Location: Canary WharfAre you ready to take your career to the next level in a vibrant, global financial institution? If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a knack for transaction implementation and contract negotiation, we want to hear from you! Join our client's Debt team within the Issuer Services business and play a pivotal role in shaping financial solutions for clients around the world. Team/Role Overview The Debt Agency is an essential segment of our client's Issuer Services business, focusing on the execution and implementation of Debt bond transactions. This includes agency agreements, trust deeds, account bank agreements, and more! As part of a dedicated team, you'll be at the forefront of delivering innovative financial solutions to institutional clients. What You'll Do: Execute and...

HR Assistant 📍 London (Hybrid Working) 📅 12-month fixed-term contract 📆 Start date: July 2026 Salary: £28-30k Well-established and respected membership organisation. The organisation plays a key role in supporting its members, protecting consumers, and driving positive change through advocacy, regulation, and industry insight. With a strong focus on people, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the organisation is committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute to a shared purpose. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join a collaborative HR team. Reporting to the HR & People Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the people strategy, enhancing employer brand, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. This is a varied, hands-on role covering HR administration, recruitment support, learning & development,...

Interim Financial Reporting Manager OUR CLIENT: A leading international real estate investment and development organisation who have a real estate portfolio worth over £25billion globally are looking for an Interim Financial Reporting Manager to join its Finance team. THE ROLE plays a key part in supporting the Finance function, ensuring the timely delivery of statutory accounts, regulatory filings, and audit requirements across a large group structure. The core responsibilities will be to: Prepare annual statutory financial statements for a portfolio of UK entities and make submissions to Companies House. Prepare annual statutory accounts. Be the primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit requests and resolving reporting matters throughout the audit cycle. Support the annual Group Audit and Half-Year Audit processes. Provide technical accounting support to the wider Finance team. THE PERSON: The preferred candidate will: Be ACA/ACCA qualified, with current /...

Change Project Manager - Tier 1 Financial Services Location: London (Canary Wharf area - Hybrid, 3 days per week) Duration: 12 Months (Initial Contract) Rate: Competitive Market Rates (Umbrella) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Change Project Manager to join a leading global financial institution. This 12-month contract role is ideal for a proactive professional with a strong track record in delivering and supporting complex change programmes within the banking and capital markets sectors. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Delivery: Manage and support change programmes throughout the complete project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to strict project management protocols. Governance & Compliance: Maintain and champion robust governance standards across all workstreams. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify process inefficiencies and design smarter, more effective ways of working and reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the bridge...

Remote Access Business Analyst - Contract Position - Hybrid role - £700 P/D We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments within a large-scale FMCG. This role will play a key part in uncovering and documenting currently undefined business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, remote access services, OT/IoT connectivity, and secure access workflows. Working closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will help shape future-state solutions and ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to operational and security objectives. Key responsibilities: Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions across corporate, retail, and OT environments  Gather, analyse, and document functional...

Power BI Specialist Start ASAP until Dec 2026 London 3 days onsite. Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our leading trading client for a Power BI specialist who can offer demonstrable BI and reporting development expertise with skills in Power BI development, Data visualization, Power BI Service, Advanced DAX, Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, Measure Killer. This is a greenfield project and you’ll need data analysis and modelling skills with experience in Semantic design, Star Schemas, Semantic models. Your role will focus on functional design and development of moderately complex applications and infrastructure used in a trading function. You’ll be expected to work independently, determining your own priorities and providing functional / technical support to experienced colleagues. You’ll need to offer strong communication skills to engage with varied technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple timezones, with the ability to lead and take ownership of your...

Senior Payroll Manager – EMEA & APAC 📍 London | Hybrid Working 📄 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension/Permanent) 👥 Managing a Team of 2 🔑 Key Responsibilities * Lead payroll operations across approximately 15–18 countries throughout EMEA & APAC * Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring service levels and compliance are maintained * Oversee payroll processing, approvals, controls and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions * Support internal and external audits, including tax, SOX and compliance reviews * Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, Legal and senior stakeholders * Manage, mentor and develop a small payroll team * Review payroll outputs, identify risks and drive continuous process improvements * Support payroll projects, system enhancements and operational efficiencies * Ensure payroll compliance with local legislation, employment taxes and statutory requirements 👤 Ideal Candidate * Minimum 7...

Data Engineering Lead Certain Advantage are hiring for a Data Engineering Lead based in London. This role is on an initial contract till the end of the year and is required to be onsite 3 days a week. The successful candidate will lead the data acquisition function by defining ingestion strategy and building Azure-based data pipelines. You will translate end-user requirements into scalable engineering solutions, act as the domain’s primary Data Manager for data governance, lineage, quality, and master data management, and lead a team of data engineers in delivering reliable, compliant, and high-value data solutions to Trading, Risk, Finance, and Operations. Your responsibilities: Own ingestion strategy and define scalable batch/streaming data patterns Design and deliver Azure-based data pipelines and platform solutions Standardize connectors, schemas, controls, CI/CD, IaC, and automated testing Lead onboarding of enterprise and market data sources with SLAs and...

Housing Services Manager Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Office-based Loughborough Estate Management Board (LEMB) manages housing services on behalf of residents and works in partnership with local authority to deliver high-quality housing management services. The organisation is committed to excellent customer service, community development, resident satisfaction, equality, diversity, health and safety, and value for money. Housing Services Manager Day to day duties: * Lead and manage the Housing Management Service, ensuring excellent service delivery to tenants and leaseholders. * Manage and support housing staff, including recruitment, training, appraisals, performance management, and development. * Oversee income collection, tenancy management, anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases, complaints, community engagement, and void property management. * Monitor service performance, prepare reports, and ensure key performance targets are achieved. * Develop and review housing...

Senior Construction Manager (Outside IR35-LTD) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Construction  Manager based in the Surrey area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in delivering innovative solutions across aerospace, defence, energy, and government sectors. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Senior Construction Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: EPCI Bid Support for Indonesian Project Support the development of ITB Development of the construction execution plan for the EPC Phase Participate in project constructability workshopsThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: EPC and FEED LNG experience in a similar roleThe Benefits:...