22 accounting jobs found in Southampton

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established, private equity–backed services organisation is looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a 9–12 month fixed-term contract. Operating across multiple sectors and delivering essential project-based services nationwide, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where finance has real influence If you enjoy variety, stakeholder exposure and making an impact quickly, this role offers exactly that. Reporting into the Finance Leadership Team, you will take ownership of high-quality management accounts and deliver meaningful commercial insight that supports both operational and strategic decisions.  What will the Interim Management Accountant role involve? Producing accurate, timely monthly management accounts with clear, insightful variance analysis • Bringing numbers to life through commercial reporting on revenue, margin, costs and working capital • Partnering closely...

Operating with a collaborative culture, this organisation values adaptability and problem-solving skills, providing a dynamic environment for interim support. This role offers the chance to work within a friendly finance team on a project that requires meticulous detail and proactive support, ideal for an adaptable finance professional seeking to contribute in a busy, results-oriented setting. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? Assisting in maintaining and updating financial models related to costs and billing data, ensuring accuracy during periods when automation is not available Supporting senior team members by refining data models and providing ad hoc analysis to aid decision-making processes Managing multiple datasets and ensuring consistency across reports, with an emphasis on manual input where automation is pending Communicating effectively with colleagues to support project needs and ensure data integrity Responding flexibly to priorities, supporting...

Are you looking to take the next step in your management accounting career? Our client, a well-established organisation based in Winchester, Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their friendly and supportive finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your management accounting skills in a collaborative environment, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities and the chance to join a respected organisation with a positive and inclusive culture. What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve? Supporting the preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports to aid business decision-making Maintaining accurate financial records using Open Accounts and Excel, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards Accruals and...

TristoneNash have partnered with a highly reputable social housing provider who is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant. Location: South Wales Start date: ASAP Length of Contract: 18 months Hours of work: 37.5 hours (09:00am to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday) Core duties: Calculate and review the setting of all service charges, ensuring they are correctly charged Work with Housing, Development, Maintenance, Estate Services and Commercial in the setting of service charges for new schemes Prepare service charge calculations and forecasts as well as leaseholder/commercial accounts Monitor the input of all service charge invoices into the accounting system; code checking and making amendments as appropriate for the purposes of accurate budget reporting Analyse system data to ensure that correct costs are reflected against properties and schemes to enable accurate recharges to be calculated Work with other departments, liaise with head of housing on Section 20 and other statutory...

Assistant Accountant Basingstoke, Hybrid Working 5 - 6 month FTC Want more than just month-end? Venture Recruitment Partners is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant into its high-performing finance team on a fixed term basis.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting with data analysis, problem-solving and process improvement. The Opportunity Working within a global finance function, you'll play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet ownership and financial controls across multiple international entities. Alongside your accounting responsibilities, you'll analyse large volumes of financial data, identify trends and support initiatives that improve efficiency, reporting accuracy and business performance. Key Responsibilities • Support month-end close and reporting activities • Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations • Analyse...

Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Wiltshire (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, management accounts, payroll, budgeting, forecasting and financial governance across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you will provide commercial financial insight to support strategic decision-making, whilst leading a small finance team and ensuring robust financial controls and compliance. This role also offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued development of finance systems and processes, including embedding the use of Iplicit across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Management Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts for the Executive Team and...

Senior Management Accountant - Housing Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Berkshire to appoint a Senior Management Accountant within their Finance Business Partnering team. This is a 12-18 month assignment focused on supporting housing services with effective financial management, reporting, budget monitoring and business partnering. What's on Offer PAYE: £362.19 per day Limited/Umbrella: £500.00 per day Contract length: 12-18 months Full-time Hybrid working (at most once per week) Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of professional financial business partnering services across housing, working closely with the Finance Business Partner, senior stakeholders and service managers. Key responsibilities: · Supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, year-end closedown and statutory returns. · Providing timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to management. · Supporting...

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. A varied & hands-on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgetary/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects. The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close-knit accounting function. Your new role Your key duties will involve preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting...

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a multi-site group, headquartered in central Southampton, with the appointment of an Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial three to four-month assignment while a permanent search is undertaken. With the current incumbent potentially leaving within weeks, candidates must be available at short notice. This opportunity offers the chance to lead a small finance team, deliver three successful month-end processes and provide stability during a period of transition. There is genuine potential for the role to become permanent within a £25m+ turnover, four-entity group, working closely with a hands-on and ambitious CFO. What will the Interim Group Financial Controller role involve? Delivering month-end close and management accounts across a four-entity group Providing day-to-day leadership to a small finance team covering accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll Maintaining financial controls and overseeing daily cash management...

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence. We are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller for a 9-month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director the Financial Controller will be responsible for building, upholding and continuously improving in-house financial management systems, achieving and maintaining the highest level of financial integrity and good governance. What you’ll do * Help lead the finance team through a period of change as the business transitions from...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This is a 12 month fixed term contract role. Saab UK is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Junior Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you will a part of ensuring the financial success of our business and collaborating with teams across the UK and Sweden. This role will be Supporting our Saab Seaeye Senior Business controller with monitoring the ongoing SR20 program and other...

Temporary Credit Controller Location: Newport Duration: Approximately 2 months potentially longer Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour + holiday pay Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break) Start Date: Immediate The Opportunity Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Temporary Credit Controller for an immediate start. This is an excellent short-term opportunity to support the finance team following the implementation of a new finance system. Working alongside a long-standing member of staff, you'll focus on reducing a backlog of outstanding invoices and ensuring customer accounts are brought up to date. This role would suit an experienced Credit Controller who can quickly settle into a busy environment, confidently manage customer accounts and make an immediate impact. Key Responsibilities Credit Control & Collections Proactively manage outstanding customer accounts and...

A Financial Analyst Associate supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. The role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, identifying trends, and providing insights to help management make informed business decisions. For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped. You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate at complete (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation. Your role also requires you to support the monthly risk‑management process. To support business planning you will use programme information to generate forecasts for sales, EBIT, and cash on a monthly basis as well as supporting the Long Range Plan cycle. At all times you will verify that business controls and processes are being followed, and ensuring audit trails to maintain the...

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded with EVM experience, Senior Finance Analyst to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and end positioning accounting. My client is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training, and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil, and commercial markets. For allocated programmes, you are required to manage the programme budget baseline using standard templates, updating this baseline as new programme components are scoped. You will monitor spend and the forecasted estimate to completion (EAC), reviewing actuals, calculating variances, and flagging any anomalies that require escalation, including identifying possible...

My Local Government client is looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and support across the Place Directorate within a forward-thinking local authority. The Place Directorate typically encompasses services such as Housing, Regeneration, Planning, Economic Development, Highways, Transport, Environment, Waste, Property, and Capital Programmes. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial management, supporting transformation initiatives, and driving value for money across a diverse and complex portfolio. Working closely with the Senior Management team you will provide high-quality financial advice to support informed decision-making and sustainable service delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance business partnering function for the Place Directorate. Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior officers and service leaders. Oversee revenue and capital...

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits team. You will play a key role in the accurate administration and collection of Council Tax, helping to deliver an efficient, fair, and responsive service to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with local authority Council Tax experience who is confident using Academy Systems and understands the importance of balancing income collection with high-quality customer care. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including liability, discounts, exemptions, premiums, and reliefs * Process changes of circumstance and maintain accurate Council Tax records * Issue bills, adjustments, reminders, final notices, and statutory correspondence * Provide clear and professional advice to customers via telephone, email, correspondence, and face-to-face where required * Support the recovery...

Great opportunity if you require part time working, to come into the fold and make an instant impact into the lean operation. Based in Reading, you will be assisting the day to day payroll tasks as well as supporting wider team members. Client Details Our Client Lean, close-knit operation Collaborative, office based working culture in Reading Free parking on site Small headcountDescription Part Time Payroll Assistant Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including handling new starters, leavers, and changes in employment status. Calculate and process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, and pensions contributions. Resolve payroll-related queries from staff in a professional and timely manner. Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting as required by the Accounting & Finance department. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and submit accurate returns....

We're working with a leading international services business to recruit a Finance Assistant for their Professional Services team on a temporary basis. You'll play a key role in the accurate, timely processing of expenses, payments and data for a portfolio of global clients, supporting everything from account setup to international payment administration. Key Details: Location: Guildford (Hybrid) Salary: £30,000–£34,000 Contract: 6 Month FTC Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely, accurate delivery of financial and expense data, reconciling across multiple technology platforms Support the client funding process, including requesting and processing approved payments Assist with new client account setup and system access across platforms Manage complex payments for international assignees, including key complex client accounts Prepare client invoicing and reporting, ensuring correct fees are applied and deadlines are met About You: Experience in financial administration,...

Night Manager - £15.00 per hour, weekly pay and accommodation available We are recruiting a Night Manager for a busy Hotel in Bracknell. This temporary ongoing assignment offers the chance to lead overnight operations within a professional, guest-focused setting, with accommodation available if required. Why apply / What's in it for you? You'll earn from £15.00 per hour, including holiday pay You'll receive weekly pay You'll work full-time hours across five shifts per week You'll have access to accommodation, if required You'll be on a temporary ongoing assignment with consistent work You'll gain valuable experience within a well-established hotelKey Responsibilities As Night Manager, you'll take responsibility for the smooth running of overnight operations, ensuring guests and colleagues are supported throughout the shift. Monitor and supervise the night team, maintaining high service standards Brief overnight colleagues on arrivals, VIP guests and special requests Handle...

Junior-Mid Cyber Audit Consultant An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior-Mid Cyber Audit Consultant to join a long-term MOD programme, supporting the delivery of cyber assurance and compliance activities across complex defence environments. This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in cyber audit who is looking to further develop their career within an experienced consultancy team. Key responsibilities will include: Planning and conducting audits of customer processes and systems to assess compliance against frameworks such as CAF and Go Assure. Supporting and, where appropriate, leading audit activities, ensuring findings are thoroughly documented and evidenced. Producing high-quality cyber assurance and audit reports, communicating findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders. Working collaboratively with customers to develop and implement effective corrective actions following audit outcomes. Maintaining accurate audit documentation and records...