54 accountant jobs found in London

Interim Financial Accountant (Year End) 3-6 month contract £500 - £550 per day Hybrid working - London Office About the client Morgan Law are seeking an interim Financial Accountant (Year End) for a Local Authority in the London area. Accountabilities Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities. Assisting the closure of the council's accounts, including the production of the statutory Annual Statement of Accounts (or Statement of Accounts) in accordance with the CIPFA/LASAAC Code of Practice. Producing high-quality annual accounts and supporting smooth external audit processes. Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes. Reviewing, developing, and embedding improvements in financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment. Candidate Requirements Qualified accountant (CIPFA,...

This high profile london based organisation are looking to recruit an interim Research Accountant for an initial 6-month day rate contract, to support and ensure the research teams are adhering to key financial processes and compliance activities in respect to their grant funded activities. Reporting to a Senior Research Accountant, your daily’s duties will include: * Maintain key financial schedules for cost sharing with research partner organisations, liaising with Senior Research Accountants and Research Budget Holders on queries. * Assist in ensuring that financial reconciliations and funder reports are prepared for all grants on a timely basis. * Ensure that budgets are loaded and monitored for externally funded research activities in line with the funder financial cycle. * Provide comprehensive financial management support to budget holders on smaller grants, including studentship and fellowship grants. * Load grant income and expenditure budgets on timely...

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...

This high profile london based not for profit organisation is looking to recruit an interim Management/Research Accountant for an initial 6-month day rate contract, to provide critical management information, support and ensure the research teams are adhering to key financial processes and compliance activities in respect to their grant funded activities. Reporting to a Senior Research Accountant, your daily’s duties will include: * Maintain key financial schedules for cost sharing with research partner organisations, liaising with Senior Research Accountants and Research Budget Holders on queries. * Assist in ensuring that financial reconciliations and funder reports are prepared for all grants on a timely basis. * Ensure that budgets are loaded and monitored for externally funded research activities in line with the funder financial cycle. * Provide comprehensive financial management support to budget holders on smaller grants, including studentship and fellowship...

CK Group are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a global healthcare provider to hospitals, clinics and homes on a contract basis for 6 months. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days on site and 2 home working.    Salary: £25.64 per hour PAYE   Management Accountant Role: Work with Snr Financial Accountant to prepare month-end close, reconciliations and reviews with site Management. Ensure accurate headcount tracking and forecasting. Preparation of VAT returns. Cash flow and working capital management. Assist with the annual audit process.  Your Background: Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in finance or accounting. Knowledge of Oracle EBS and/or Hyperion would be an advantage. Demonstrable experience working in a busy finance function from transactional ledgers to month-end close reporting. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Someone with a results-oriented mindset.  Company: Our client is the global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and...

I'm partnered with a leading multinational business seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant who can hit the ground running in a temporary role with the potential to go permanent. This position supports country level statutory, month end, and reporting activity within a high performing shared services environment. The Role You'll take ownership of end‑to‑end accounting processes, including: Monthly, quarterly, and year end close under IFRS Payroll, revenue recognition, accruals/deferrals, fixed assets & inventory accounting Intercompany reconciliations & balance sheet reconciliations Preparation of local statutory accounts and tax/VAT reporting Supporting external auditors and acting as key point of contact Ensuring compliance with group policies and local GAAP Driving process improvements and standardisation across accounting activitiesWhat You'll Bring 5+ years' experience in financial accounting within a complex or multinational environment Strong IFRS and...

CMA Recruitment Group are working with a growing business who are seeking a Contract Management Accountant to support the finance function on an interim basis. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant/qualified by experience individual with proven experience working across complex entities, with a strong focus on complex balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and foreign exchange exposure, delivering accurate management accounts and insightful financial analysis to support key stakeholders. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Monthly review of reconciliations including balance sheet accounts, profit & loss, reconciling of inter-company figures Review fees, costs and payment terms Maintaining bank accounts, ensuring availability of funds Month end processes Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy: Excellent communication skills, building relationships with the team Strong attention to detail Experience of multiple...

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...

Local Authority | London (Hybrid Working) We're delighted to be partnering with a London Borough that has launched an ambitious, multi‑year transformation programme designed to improve services for residents while responding to increasing demand and financial pressure. They are now seeking an experienced Financial Business Partner - Commercial & Transformation to play a pivotal role across this portfolio, with a particular focus on commercialisation, income generation and cost reduction. The role This is a hands‑on, commercially focused finance role operating at the heart of a major transformation programme. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, programme leaders and service teams to support informed decision‑making, develop robust business cases, and track the delivery of savings and benefits. Your initial focus will be on commercial and traded activity, fees and charges, contract and delivery models, and ensuring that transformation proposals are financially...

External Reporting Finance Manager - 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: £575 per day (Inside IR35) Start: ASAP My client a global telecoms company is looking for an experienced External Reporting Manager to join their Group Finance function on a 6 month contract. You will play a key part in the company's statutory and external reporting process, ensuring that all financial statements and disclosures are accurate, compliant, and delivered to a high standard. This is a hands‑on position involving end‑to‑end reporting and collaboration with senior finance stakeholders and auditors. 🔍 Key Responsibilities Prepare and review sections of annual and interim financial statements Support the quarterly external reporting cycle Work closely with consolidation, technical accounting, and audit teams Review complex and judgemental disclosure areas (e.g., provisions, financial instruments, related parties, contingent liabilities) Ensure accuracy,...

We are partnering with a leading telecommunications company in their search for a Financial External Reporting Manager. This is a 6 month temporary role based in London offering hybrid working, and looking to pay up to £575 per day via umbrella for the right candidate. As the Financial External Reporting Manager, your responsibilities will include: External Deliverables: Lead the drafting and publication of quarterly results, trading updates, and interim/year-end financial notes. Process Governance: Own the reporting timetable and oversee specialist disclosures, including ESG, climate reporting, and litigation provisions. Audit & Board Reporting: Manage the external audit relationship and contribute to quarterly Audit Committee and Board papers. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process transformations. Stakeholder Partnering: Lead meetings with business units to monitor balance sheet health and summarise technical accounting updates for non-technical...

Part-Time Finance Officer! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while working in a friendly and supportive environment? Our client is looking for a Finance Officer to join their amazing team! Contract Type: Temp to Perm Location: Lambeth North (Hybrid) Company Type: Charity Working Hours: 9am - 5pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Duration: 3-6 months with the potential to go permanent Hourly Rate: £14.85ph - £15.85ph What You'll Do: As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Assistant Accountant and the entire Finance Team Your key responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate day-to-day accounting records on the Sun computer system Managing the purchase ledger and ensuring proper authorisation for invoices and expenses Setting up new supplier and employee accounts weekly Processing weekly payment runs and international transactions Reconciling relevant balance sheet accounts and assisting with annual audits Providing support to...

Financial Controller Our client is looking for a Financial Controller to join a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. This is a hands‑on role for a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial finance. The Role Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting Deliver accurate management accounts and commercial insights Strengthen financial controls, processes, and systems Manage cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet integrity Partner with senior leaders and budget owners Support acquisitions, landlord negotiations, and property‑related financeWhat You'll Bring ACCA/ACA qualified with strong technical accounting skills Deep understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP Strong communicator with stakeholder‑management confidence Background in a high‑growth, multi‑site, or fast‑paced...

This well-known London based organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Finance Planning & Reporting Manager to lead a team that is responsible for all aspects of management accounting, through the delivery of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting using modelling and analysis to support decision making. Reporting to the Head of Finance, as the Financial Planning & Reporting manager of the team, your daily duties will include: * Coordinate the Annual Budget and Regular Forecasts, working with Finance Business Partnering Teams to agree timetables and ensure on-time, accurate delivery. * Mange the practical aspects of the Budget and Forecast processes by ensuring they are up to date, relevant, effective, and documented. * Prepare month end reporting for the Leadership Team and Trustees, working with Finance Business Partner teams to understand key variances and risks. * Oversee the preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts, ensuring the...

School Finance Assistant Job Title: School Finance Assistant Location: Redbridge, London Start Date: ASAP Contract: Long-term to permanent Working Pattern: Part-time (2-3 days per week - flexible) Salary: Up to £37,000 FTE (pro rata for part-time) About the Role: We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Finance Assistant to join a primary school based in Redbridge, London. This is a long-term, part-time opportunity, offering flexibility around working days and an immediate start for the right candidate. The successful applicant will support the school's finance function, ensuring accurate financial administration and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes. Key Responsibilities Supporting the finance function with day-to-day financial administration Processing invoices, payments, and purchase orders Assisting with budget monitoring and financial reporting Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations Liaising with...

Ref: 23274 MW Title: Accounting Associate Manager (Japanese speaker) Salary: GBP 40-45K (depends on experience) Location: London Status: 1 year FTC Accounting Associate Manager - Responsibilities: * Prepare management accounts, journal entries input, bank reconciliation and consolidation package. * Liaise with external auditor and tax advisor to prepare statutory accounts and tax return. * Oversee payments and invoicing procedure. * Assist in internal control assessment and improvement. * Prepare annual budget and update forecast on a regular basis. * Analyse the variance between budget, actual result and forecast, monitor budget achievement progress. * Support business team in asset management and project development. * Prepare board meeting materials, documents filing and other corporate related administrative matters. * Assist in general administrative duties for team members as appropriate. Accounting Associate Manager - Requirements: *...

Your new company We are currently working with a high-growth, PE-backed business, offering employees the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They are looking to employ a Finance Manager on an interim basis. This position is hybrid working with a business based in Central London. Your new role The role will sit within the Group Reporting team. Key duties of this position will entail:. Assist in the preparation of technical notes to support the audit. Support quarter-end and year-end financial reporting. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and provide technical accounting support. Prepare audit deliverables and respond to auditor queries in a timely and accurate manner. Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this position, you will possess a full ACA/CAANZ qualification with IFRS experience. This role would suit an immediately available individual who has trained in practice. Within previous roles,...

Interim Financial Controller |6-month Contract | Hybrid | North London (some office attendance required) We are looking for an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 6-month contract. Supporting a well-established, values-led housing organisation during a period of change and reorganisation, to ensure the year-end and Business as Usual finance runs efficiently and accurately. The Role This is a senior, hands-on role, ideal for an experienced Financial Controller who can quickly take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting and team leadership within a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include: Leading, motivating and developing the Finance Team Full ownership of financial control and statutory reporting, including year-end accounts and audit Oversight of month-end close, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations Cashflow forecasting and liquidity monitoring to support funding requirements Responsibility for tax matters including...

Building a sustainable tomorrow What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there. BAM UK&I are recruiting a Risk and controls Analyst to join our team working on a hybrid basis on a 12 month FTC Making Possible ● Develop and implement the risk and control framework for the Division UK&I including S/4HANA, Payroll and Time Management System programmes. ● Partner with process leads, functional teams, and IT to embed controls within end-to-end process design. ● Ensure alignment with group internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements. ● Maintain a comprehensive programme risk register, coordinating mitigation activities...

Budget Management Analyst  £35.19 per hour (PAYE) | 6‑month contract | London / Hybrid An intergovernmental organisation is looking for a skilled Budget Management Analyst to join its Portfolio Management Section at its central London headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑impact international programmes while working in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. This temporary assignment begins ASAP (subject to checks) and runs for an initial 6‑month period. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 2–3 days per week in the London office. About the Role As a Budget Management Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s financial planning and oversight. Your work will help ensure that programmes and projects are aligned with strategic commitments and delivered efficiently. You will be responsible for: Reviewing and analysing financial proposals across the organisation’s portfolio Consolidating portfolio‑level budgets and...