171 accounting jobs found in Milton Keynes

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) *...

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...

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...

Management Accountant - 12 Month FTC Hemel Hempstead | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote) £30,000 - £35,000 per annum We are partnering with a leading employer of choice to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for its supportive culture and collaborative working environment. Key Responsibilities: * Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts * Supporting financial reporting and analysis * Performing balance sheet reconciliations * Working with large data sets in Excel to support business decisions * Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes * Supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks About You: * Solid finance experience in a similar role * Comfortable with double-entry bookkeeping principles * Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data * Good attention to detail and a proactive...

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...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hayes, Middlesex (Hybrid Working) £40,000 + Benefits We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing, consumer-focused business on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team, supporting both UK and international operations in a fast-paced environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with stakeholders, and playing a key role in delivering accurate financial insights to support business decision-making. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful analysis to drive performance across the business. You will also work closely with Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring smooth financial operations across the wider finance function. About You Part-qualified...

We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to step in and support a busy finance function during a key period, this will be on a temporary to permanent basis.  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 ideally within a manufacturing...

Lease Accountant Interim 3 month assignment Immediate start 5 days in site in Coventry We're supporting a well-established business to recruit a Lease Accountant to join their finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting skills and experience in lease accounting to take ownership of a key area within the finance function. The Role: You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end lease accounting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 and delivering accurate, timely reporting. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the lease accounting process in line with IFRS 16 Prepare monthly journals, reconciliations, and reporting for lease portfolios Maintain and update the lease register Support month-end and year-end processes Work closely with auditors and provide supporting documentation Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate lease data Identify and implement process improvements About You:...

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,...

Management Accountant Gloucestershire / Oxfordshire (multi-site) £45,000-£50,000 - Depending on experience We're recruiting a commercially focused Management Accountant to join a growing group business in a newly created role with genuine opportunity to develop. This position will support one of the group's key trading subsidiaries, providing financial analysis, commercial insight, and management accounting to drive profitability and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: - Analysing product and customer profitability - Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning - Managing rebate accounting and margin analysis - Partnering with sales, marketing and operations teams - Supporting stock control and inventory optimisation - Producing KPI reports and dashboards (Excel / Power BI) - Identifying efficiencies and improving financial controls About you:  - CIMA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data...

Finance Manager / Company Accountant We're working with a growing, owner-led business to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function and partner closely with the Directors on a temporary to permanent basis. This is a broad and commercially focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a business, driving improvements and adding real value beyond the numbers. The Role Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end finance function across multiple entities, including: - Full ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting - Partnering with Directors and senior management to support decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting - Reviewing and overseeing VAT returns, corporate tax, and compliance requirements - Managing weekly and monthly payroll processes, including PAYE and CIS - Producing detailed financial analysis, including departmental spend and...

Financial Accountant Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office) Pay Rate: £30.22 per hour Contract: Temporary (with the potential to become permanent) Hours: 35 hours per week Interviews to take place immediately with a view to an immediate start This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly respected professional membership body known for supporting its members and associates, and for championing high standards across its sector. The organisation plays a key role in shaping its profession and offers a collaborative, purpose-driven working environment where people take pride in the impact of their work.   Overview This is a broad and hands-on Financial Accountant role, ideal for an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys both technical accounting and working closely with stakeholders. You’ll take ownership of key areas such as financial reporting, VAT and tax compliance, and financial controls, while also playing a part in...

Financial Accountant Our client is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team based in London Bridge. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in a fast‑paced role while benefiting from a supportive and relaxed working environment. Contract: 3-month temporary role with strong potential to become permanent Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (with flexibility during peak periods) Pay Rate: £20-£25 per hour Key Responsibilities Complete month‑end and year‑end accounting activities Produce weekly and monthly sales reports 📊 Support balance sheet reconciliations Calculate and manage commission payments 💰 Oversee credit control and handle customer payment queries Prepare VAT returns and support year‑end audit processes Partner with the Finance Manager on ad‑hoc analysis and reporting tasks About You Strong Excel skills with solid double‑entry accounting knowledge Experience working in a multi‑currency environment Confident...

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...

Chief Accountant - Interim (Remote) Spencer Clarke Group are working with a West Midlands Authority to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead on the delivery of the Statement of Accounts and year-end close down. This is a key technical leadership role, requiring strong Local Authority experience and the ability to drive a robust and timely closedown process. What's on Offer Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (negotiable) Contract Length: 6 months initially Working Pattern: Remote Start Date: ASAP The Role You will take ownership of the 2025/26 financial year-end process, ensuring high-quality delivery of statutory accounts and a smooth audit. Key responsibilities include: Leading the full closure of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance Acting as the primary liaison for external audit, managing queries and audit requirements Overseeing the preparation of notes, disclosures, and supporting schedules Coordinating and reviewing all working papers for year-end...

The Organisation We are working with a large, complex UK‑wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage. The Role This is a hands‑on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high‑quality external reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off. Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied. Provide...

Job Description** We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a local government client in Reigate, Surrey. The Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high-calibre financial leadership during a key period. You will take operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting, and senior stakeholder engagement, ensure business-as-usual continuity and support the year-end cycle. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS/public sector pensions finance experience. Immediately available or short notice - Hybrid (expected on-site presence as required) **Responsibilities** Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management. Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Pension Team budget and Fund forecasts. Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs....

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Management Accountant to join a growing and dynamic business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers excellent exposure across the full finance function, along with the chance to support key projects and drive process improvements. This is a 12 month maternity cover. You must be immediately available, or on a short notice to be considered for the role. This is a well-rounded role suited to someone who enjoys both management accounts and operational finance, and is keen to take ownership while supporting junior team members. Key Responsibilities: - Reporting & Analysis - Preparation of month-end close and production of monthly management accounts - Deliver insightful cost and profitability analysis across projects and business areas - Produce quarterly returns - Monthly reporting on consignment stock and key customer accounts - Provide meaningful reporting to senior stakeholders including...

Management Accountant - 6-month FTC Location: Gloucester (Hybrid) Salary: up to £50K per annum subject to experience T2M Resourcing are recruiting a Management Accountant on behalf of a successful business services company. This role is initially offered as a 6-month FTC, this is a fulltime role and will require at least 3-days a week working in the office in Gloucester. As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the following: * Prepare and post prepayments, accruals, depreciation and amortisation, and take full ownership of allocated entities' monthly management accounts and reporting pack submissions. * Review P&L activity performed by others, seeking justification for variances, and provide detailed Excel analysis as required. * Maintain balance sheet working files throughout the month‑end cycle and deliver accurate Divisional and Group reporting and analysis. * Complete Risks and Opportunities reporting, produce balance sheet control files with...

Oracle Support Accountant Location: West Sussex Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £43.06 umbrella / £38.41 PAYE Inclusive / £34.27 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for an Oracle Support Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide hands-on support across Oracle Finance operations, working closely with stakeholders, system providers, and internal teams to ensure smooth financial processes and system integrity. Key Responsibilities Lead and support daily integration reconciliation processes and monthly period close activities Manage and triage finance-related helpdesk queries in collaboration with the Managed Service Provider Oversee Chart of Accounts master data changes and support sub-ledger activities Contribute to EPM processes, including forecasting, system updates, and development of Oracle Finance...