152 accountant jobs found

Chief Accountant A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an exceptional Interim Chief Accountant to lead its technical accounting function and steer the delivery of a complex and high-profile Statement of Accounts - Spencer Clarke Group is supporting the council in identifying a seasoned professional capable of operating at a senior strategic level. What's on offer £500+ per day, Inside IR35 (negotiable, dependent on experience) Hybrid working 3-month initial contract 37 hours per week, 09:00-17:00About the role The Chief Accountant serves as the council's professional lead for financial accounting, overseeing a wide-ranging portfolio that includes the Statement of Accounts, treasury management, VAT and Tax, banking, insurance, asset accounting, and the chart of accounts. You will ensure excellence in the council's financial control environment, act as the senior technical advisor on accounting regulation, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality...

Multi-national Business Services Group based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, has an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to undertake a 6 month contract to support the wider finance team as it undertakes several key projects improving internal systems and processes. What will the Financial Accountant role involve? Reporting to the Financial Controller, the key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include: Preparation of the monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and month end close; Monthly cost centre reporting and analysis, intercompany reconciliations and management of the Fixed Asset register; Support the production of the annual financial statements; Act as key liaison with external auditors, providing all information requested. Suitable candidate for the Financial Accountant opportunity: Applicants for the Financial Accountant position will either hold a full accountancy qualification or working towards the completion of their studies with...

CMA Recruitment Group are currently looking to recruit a Management Accountant on behalf of a well-established business based in Fareham, Hampshire, on a contract basis. This role will last c6 months to cover absence within a business, however due to the growing nature of the business there is a strong possibility of an extension of the assignment. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and ambitious individual that will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving commercial environment. What will the Assistant Management Accountant role involve? Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data and providing insights into business performance. Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to track variances and recommend corrective actions. Monitor cost control and profitability, producing detailed reports to aid strategic decision-making. Assist with month-end and year-end...

CMA Recruitment Group are supporting a growing business seeking an adaptable, hands-on Accountant to provide immediate cover during a period of long-term sickness in the team. This is a great opportunity for a Qualified or QBE finance professional who can hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-moving, changeable environment. What will the Accountant role involve? Supporting projects, reporting, payroll, AP, and general financial control. Providing strong business partnering across non-finance teams. Assisting with forecasting, analysis, and problem-solving. Acting as the internal lead for the outsourced statutory accounts provider: pulling together information, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring smooth delivery. Suitable Candidate for the Accountant vacancy: Someone adaptable, proactive, and confident working with uncertainty and shifting priorities. Excellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders. A self-sufficient operator who can pick things up...

Management Accountant (Temporary - Approx. 3 Months, Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Morgan McKinley is supporting a long-standing Bristol SME with the appointment of an experienced Management Accountant who can join them on a 3-month interim contract. For the right person, there's every chance this could convert into a permanent opportunity - but if you're simply looking for a solid contract to get stuck into, that works too. We're looking for someone who can start within a maximum of 2 weeks' notice and who has genuine end-to-end management accounts experience within an SME environment. The finance team is hands-on, supportive, and busy, so you'll need to be confident picking work up quickly and running with it. What you'll be getting involved in: Full ownership of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepayments Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records Variance...

An established and growing business is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting, while supporting senior stakeholders with insights that drive business performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical accounting knowledge who thrives on process improvement, analysis, and collaboration across departments. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Preparation and oversight of management accounts, forecasts, and financial reporting Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly Support treasury and cash flow management, including bank accounts and loan facilities Assist with audits and compliance requirements Maintain and improve financial systems, controls, and reporting standards Partner with departmental heads to deliver insights and support...

Ready to take ownership of a high-impact project? We’re seeking a Cost Accountant to lead a critical initiative: developing and implementing detailed costings for a significant number of product lines. Your expertise will directly influence pricing strategies, profitability, and operational efficiency. What’s in it for you? * Immediate impact: Shape the costing process for a growing manufacturer. * Autonomy: Manage the full costing cycle independently. * Rewarding package: Competitive salary plus bonus. * 3 month contract: Flexible start date to lead the full project from start to finish Your Role * Build and maintain a robust cost accounting system. * Deliver accurate cost reports and perform variance analysis. * Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement teams. * Analyse cost structures and margins to support strategic decisions. * Oversee inventory valuation and reconciliation. * Recommend software solutions for future-proofing....

To manage a portfolio of accounting and tax clients to ensure they are compliant with statutory requirements, to assist them with internal management reporting processes and to advise on ways to minimise their tax liabilities. Key activities include but are not solely limited to: To manage a portfolio of clients to ensure their companies' accounts and corporation tax returns are prepared accurately and promptly; To prepare and submit VAT returns for a variety of clients; To process and submit payroll for a variety of clients; To ensure that all clients are notified in good time of their tax payment due; To identify tax planning opportunities; To assist with the management reporting process by preparing management reports, making journal entries, processing sales and purchase invoices, bank reconciliation, etc; To assist with FCA reporting for clients in the banking and investment industry; To manage a portfolio of personal clients to ensure their tax returns are prepared...

SF Recruitment are exclusively supporting a growing SME in Alcester who are looking for an experienced Junior Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary to permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a broad, hands-on finance position within an SME where you can add value quickly and take ownership of month-end processes. Key Responsibilities: - Accruals, prepayments and journals - Assisting with month-end management accounts production - Balance sheet reconciliations - Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities - Cashflow support and analysis - Assisting with year-end processes and audit preparation - Ad-hoc reporting and finance support across the wider business Ideal Candidate: - Previous experience within an SME environment - Studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience - Confident with month-end processes - Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail - Ability to hit the ground running and work independently If...

Your New Company A leading property investment and asset management firm with a strong track record of delivering exceptional returns across residential and commercial portfolios is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month interim basis. This hybrid role, based in central London, offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic property investment sector. Your New Role We are looking for a newly qualified ACA accountant making their first move from practice, ideally someone who is immediately available. You'll play a key role in supporting the finance function with responsibilities including: Preparing statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP and industry standardsAssisting with property portfolio valuations and investment performance analysisSupporting cash flow forecasting and monitoring rental income streamsPreparing budgets and tracking operating costs across multiple assetsInvestigating and resolving...

SF Recruitment are exclusively supporting a growing SME in Alcester who are looking for an experienced Junior Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary to permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a broad, hands-on finance position within an SME where you can add value quickly and take ownership of month-end processes. Key Responsibilities: - Accruals, prepayments and journals - Assisting with month-end management accounts production - Balance sheet reconciliations - Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities - Cashflow support and analysis - Assisting with year-end processes and audit preparation - Ad-hoc reporting and finance support across the wider business Ideal Candidate: - Previous experience within an SME environment - Studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience - Confident with month-end processes - Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail - Ability to hit the ground running and work independently If...

Your New Company A leading property management firm renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction is seeking a Qualified Senior Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, portfolio-driven environment that oversees high-profile residential and commercial properties across the UK. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the office located in Central London, and reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager. Your New Role As a Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of the business through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary tailored to property portfolios and service charge accountsBusiness partnering with property managers and asset teams to provide financial insight and support...

Job Title:     Management Accountant 3-month contract (January Start) Location:     Paisley, Renfrewshire / Hybrid Working Salary:         £52,700 FTE   I’m delighted to be partnering once again with OneRen, having supported them through several key hires this year. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, Renfrewshire’s leading charity delivering sport, culture and leisure services across the region. With the hugely successful reopening of Paisley Town Hall this year and the highly anticipated relaunch of the Paisley Museum in 2026, OneRen is experiencing one of its busiest and most transformative periods. They’ve invested significantly in their people, places and programmes and now need an exceptional Management Accountant to support the Finance team through this peak period. This 3-month contract, starting January 2026, is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in financial...

Location: Remote (Head Office: London)Duration: 3-6 months (potential to extend) IR35 status: Inside About the Role We are working with a leading specialist contractor operating across the UK and Ireland, delivering complex infrastructure solutions for major projects. The business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Professional to support the finance team during year-end and audit preparation. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will work remotely alongside two assistant accountants to ensure smooth year-end processes and accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review management accounts Complete balance sheet reconciliations Support year-end close and audit preparation Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and controls What We're Looking For Strong experience in managing accounts, reconciliations, and year-end processes Ability to review and enhance reporting Ideally from a large construction environment, familiarity with...

Chief Accountant - Wiltshire Council Salary: £400 Per Day Hours: 37 Hours Working Schedule: Monday to Friday Contract Length: 3 Months + Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA148JN Job Details A team manager responsible for a small team of specialist and professional staff in a discrete service or a large team of operational staff within the same service area. There may be more than one postholder at this level within the same functional or service area but each within a defined specialism. Will have responsibility for management of a direct budget for staff resources. Will report to a L3 head of service or a director. This role is a technical lead for the Councils accounts. It will report to the Director of Finance who is the professional lead reporting into the Corporate Director. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Providing high quality financial accounting and strategic management information in relation to the functions performed by the team. This role leads...

My client are a PE backed social care provider based in Cheshire. Due to growth of the business they are recruiting this role on a 5 month fixed term contract initially, but this could well turn permanent for the right candidate. As a Management Accountant you will be responsible for a variety of duties relating to month end and also continuous improvement. This will include producing monthly management accounts providing commentary on performance, analysing variances and completing budgeting and forecasting business partnering with key stakeholders in order to do this. You will also contribute to the improvement of processes and systems to improve the efficiency of the finance function and ensure that as the business continues to scale, finance can keep up with the increased workload. This role will suit a qualified Management Accountant who has experience in an SME environment who has contributed to improved processes and systems. The salary on offer is paying up to...

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant for a company based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with a rich history in the city! This Management Accountant role is initially a 12-month FTC to cover a secondment in the business. Sewell Wallis has recruited within this organisation on a multitude of occasions and has been able to witness growth and development, even within an FTC role. This business is one we would happily vouch for. Market leaders in the culture they offer, they are the kind of business that people stay at for life, given the opportunity. What will you be doing? Prepare timely monthly management accounts as well as other financial reports. Present financial reports to the senior team to aid in business decision-making. Oversee and maintain the systems that support financial operations and accounting functions. Evaluate existing systems/processes and devise improved solutions to streamline accounting operations. Manage and implement...

A fast-growing, multi-site FMCG business is seeking a proactive and commercially focused Interim Management Accountant to join its dynamic team based in Central London for 3-6 months. This role is ideal for a part-qualified, finalist, or fully qualified accountant who can help their accounting team with preparing management accounts. The perfect candidate will be immediately available and will have experience in a similar role. Key Responsibilities · Full ownership of P&L management and monthly reporting · Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations · Support month-end and year-end close processes · Business partnering across multiple sites to drive performance and cost efficiencies · Deliver insightful financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting · Identify and implement improvements to reporting and financial processes · Support operational teams with commercial decision-making Requirements · FMCG or multi-site experience is mandatory · Part-Qualified /...

Elevate your finance career with this exciting opportunity to support a dynamic management accounting team. As a Temporary Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a vital role in assisting with financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, ensuring smooth financial operations during a crucial period. This is your chance to showcase your analytical skills and gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation. Required Skills: Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting Knowledge of management accounting Availability to start immediately and commit to the temporary assignment up to 8 months Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environmentReady to make a meaningful impact and...

Think Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established organisation based in Borehamwood, who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team, during an exciting period of internal progression. With a stable, supportive finance team, this business is known for its strong culture, great retention, and collaborative working environment. This brand-new role has arisen due to internal movement, so now need someone who can provide hands-on support throughout this transition. The Opportunity 3 - 6 month contract initially (due to team restructure) Ideally a Janruary Start Possibility of a longer-term / permanent opportunity, although not guaranteed Excellent exposure to a multi-site finance function Supportive, friendly and stable team environment What You'll Be Doing Preparing and posting accruals, prepayments and depreciation journals Supporting both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger teams when required Reconciling simple balance sheet accounts...