184 accountant jobs found

Project Accountant - 12 month contract - Broad Oak, Portsmouth - £40.33 ph UMB or £30 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role The Project Accountant will be a member of the FP&A Project Performance job family and will deliver ongoing support across Project Finance, as well as the wider Finance function. This support may include, but is not limited to: Delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, aiding the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects by owning all Finance aspects of the project life cycle Delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and...

About This Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a leading defence and aerospace organisation based at Oxford Airport. The Project Accountant role offers a fantastic chance to work on high-profile defence projects whilst supporting financial reporting and bid campaigns. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite minimum, offering flexibility and modern working practices. The Project Accountant Role The Project Accountant will be responsible for: Providing financial reporting on defence projects and supporting bid campaigns Validating the financial integrity of offers in liaison with senior management Developing work breakdown structures and project plans for contract proposals Preparing operating plans and monitoring budget forecasts Ensuring accurate allocation of costs and timely hour bookings across programmes Preparing Group contract reviews and monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates Supporting month-end closing and...

Urgent Interim Management Accountant Opportunity | Bristol | Immediate Start 🚨 Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Bristol-based organisation for an experienced Interim Management Accountant, to provide essential support during a busy year-end period. This opportunity has arisen due to an unexpected absence within the finance team and requires someone who can hit the ground running from day one. The Role: * Support the year-end process, including audit queries and evidence gathering * Assist with the production of monthly management accounts * Work closely with a small, collaborative finance team * Contribute across a UK business with an international subsidiary operation What's on Offer: * 3-6-month initial contract *Competitive day rate (PAYE/Umbrella & experience dependent) * Flexible hybrid working (c.1 day per week in the Bristol office) * Immediate start available About You: * Experienced Management...

We are seeking an experienced Interim Forensic Project Accountant to undertake a short-term assignment focused on reviewing, validating, and investigating project accounting records across multiple companies. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong forensic accounting and project accounting experience who can quickly assess complex financial information, verify expenditure, reconcile records, and provide assurance over the accuracy and completeness of project costs. The assignment is expected to last between one and two months and requires someone who can work independently, identify issues efficiently, and deliver clear, evidence-based findings within a tight timeframe. Key Responsibilities Conduct a forensic review of project accounting records. Verify the accuracy and legitimacy of project expenses and supporting documentation. Perform detailed sense checks of project expenditure to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, or unsupported costs. Review and...

Job Advertisement: Senior Financial Accountant Location: Devon and Cornwall Police Headquarters Middlemoor Exeter Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time Hourly Rate: £27.05 Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? Our client Dorset Police are seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to provide essential support to Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police. If you have a passion for financial analysis and a knack for leading teams, we want to hear from you! ### What You'll Do: As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will: Deliver Financial Support: Provide senior-level financial insights to ensure compliance with regulations and the production of unqualified annual accounts. Oversee Annual Accounts: Coordinate the preparation of statutory requirements, including prime statements and Whole Government Accounts. Lead Training Initiatives: Deliver training sessions to the Finance Department, fostering a culture...

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 accounts Business partnering with property managers and asset teams to provide financial insight and...

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: Supporting the production of year-end accounts, including preparation of financial statement disclosures and technical accounting schedules. Preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant regulatory requirements. Assisting with the interpretation and application of IFRS...

Accountant Overheads and Labour Rates: Crawley: 12 month contract; £(Apply online only) per day via umbrella; Inside IR35. We currently have a requirement for a General / management accountant to support the generation and reporting overheads cost and Labour rates for an Aerospace sector client based in Crawley . The role will require the postholder to be based on site 3 days Monday-Wednesday, the rest of the week working from home. Duties To generate and manage the Overhead costs of two UK Domains within the UK. To generate and manage the Labour rates of two UK Domains within the UK. To update the company systems for actuals and forecasts related to the generation and management of Overhead costs and Labour rates. To review the Overheads costs and Labour rates with their relevant Stakeholders. Essential Skills Candidates should have previous management /generalist accounting experience Previous experience of working with overhead and labour costs would be...

Royalty, Contract & Client Reporting Collect, review, and process royalty reports and sales projections from licensees, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and accurate invoicing of royalties. Manage royalty invoicing and client remittances in line with contractual and operational requirements, fulfilling obligations under Client Representation Agreements. Track receivables and collaborate with Credit Control and Commercial teams to drive timely collection and query resolution. Interpret licensing contracts to determine financial terms, reporting requirements, and commission structures. Reconcile and validate royalty reports against contractual commitments, identifying variances or irregularities. Ensure client payments are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner. Respond to queries from licensees, clients, auditors, and internal teams, providing supporting documentation and financial analysis.Accounting & Reporting Prepare and post month-end journals,...

Marc Daniels are partnering with a FTSE-listed, market-leading organisation based in Maidenhead that is undergoing a period of rapid growth and transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong Senior Accountant to join a high‑performing finance team and play a key role in statutory reporting and performance analysis. This is a 12 month FTC Maternity Cover which requires the candidate to either be immediately available or have a short notice period The Role As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of key areas of financial reporting and support the month‑end process, working closely with both Group Finance and commercial stakeholders. You will be hands-on with statutory accounts preparation while also providing insightful analysis to support decision-making. Key responsibilities: Preparation of statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 Supporting group reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and...

Job Title: Interim Capital Programme Accountant Rate: £600 - £700 per day Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Interim Capital Programme Accountant opportunity for a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment. Working closely with the senior management team the Interim Capital Programme Accountant will take a lead role in managing the Council's capital programme and treasury management activities. You will provide strategic financial advice, technical accounting expertise, and support the delivery of the Council's long-term financial strategy. Key responsibilities of the role: Lead and coordinate the Council's capital programme, including planning, monitoring, and reporting Lead Treasury Management activities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice Provide technical accounting expertise across capital financing, asset accounting, and statutory reporting Lead capital programme...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a growing and successful business based near North Walsham, Norfolk. We are seeking a hands-on finance professional who can provide immediate support to the Finance Director and finance team while we recruit a permanent candidate. This temporary assignment offers the chance to make an immediate impact, producing monthly management accounts, analysing operational costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and delivering meaningful financial insights to drive business performance. You will work closely with operational managers and senior leadership, helping to strengthen financial controls, improve processes, and support key decision-making across the organisation. Candidates may be qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience, provided they can demonstrate a strong understanding of management accounting and business partnering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone available at...

Contract Accountant Kidlington 4-5 Month Contract | £400 per day | Hybrid Working We are supporting an innovative automotive engineering and technology business in its search for a Contract Accountant to provide additional support during a busy year-end and reporting period. This is a hands-on role focused on financial reporting, reconciliations, cost analysis, and supporting key accounting deadlines. Key Responsibilities Review cut-off processes and reporting Trial balance reviews Balance sheet reconciliations Cost reporting and analysis Investigate financial discrepancies Fixed asset accounting, capitalisation and depreciation Maintain the fixed asset register Support statutory accounts and allocations Analyse financial and salary data About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred, although strong QBE candidates will be considered Strong financial and management accounting experience Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Able to quickly integrate...

CMA Recruitment Group is working with a major, nationally recognised employer with a large Hampshire operation on the appointment of a Finance Operations Accountant, in on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is one of the better places in the county to spend a year. It's a substantial organisation, an accredited Best Company to work for, and rated 4.3 out of 5 by its own employees on Glassdoor - around 20% above the average for its sector. We've placed a number of finance professionals here over the years and the feedback has been consistently strong on culture, flexibility and how people are treated. The role itself is broad and genuinely technical rather than transactional. It sits within the Finance Operations team, reporting to the Senior Accountants and working alongside the Business Partners and FP&A team, with line responsibility for a small team of Assistant Accountants. Alongside the core accounting cycle there is a real mandate to improve how things are done, so it...

South Birmingham | £33,000 - £37,000 Are you an Assistant Management Accountant looking for a role where you can build on your management accounts experience while working within a supportive and collaborative finance team? We're partnering with a well-established organisation in South Birmingham to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys month-end accounting, financial reporting and partnering with budget holders, while also contributing to process improvements and the wider success of the finance function. If you're looking for a varied role with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Supporting the month-end close through the preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments. Completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial records remain accurate. Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports. Supporting...

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a busy finance team. * £500.00 per day (Umbrella) * 37 Hours per Week * 3+ Month Contract * Start ASAP Key Responsibilities: * Lead balance sheet reconciliations and ensure audit-ready financial records. * Deliver technical accounting in line with CIPFA standards. * Manage reserves, cashflow, banking and treasury reporting. * Complete VAT returns, government submissions and regulatory reporting. * Oversee income recognition and grant accounting. * Line manage an Accounts Assistant. * Maintain and improve financial systems, including Xero. Requirements: Essential: * CCAB-qualified Accountant or AAT-qualified Accounting Technician (or equivalent). * Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience. * Excellent knowledge of financial controls, treasury and statutory reporting. Apply today if you're an experienced Accountant available to start ASAP

Assistant Accountant - 6 month contract Location: Huntingdon (On-site) Salary: £32k - £38k + Benefits (Depending on Experience) We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative business operating across multiple high-performance industries, offering real scope to develop and make an impact, with potential for a permanent role after the initial contract period. Reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes. Key Responsibilities Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including: Trial Balance Profit & Loss Balance Sheet Variance analysis with commentary Reconcile control accounts Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including...

Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a major financial services organisation undergoing a significant finance and technology transformation programme. Working at the intersection of Finance, Technology and Operations, you will play a key role in shaping future state finance processes, ensuring accounting treatments, financial data flows and ledger structures align with business requirements and regulatory expectations. You will act as a finance subject-matter expert throughout the transformation life cycle, supporting accounting design, validating financial outputs, reviewing accounting logic and helping to ensure the successful implementation of a new core banking platform. This role offers exposure to a broad range of banking products and senior stakeholder engagement across multiple functions. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience within banking or financial services finance functions. Knowledge of lending, treasury,...

A high-growth, globally expanding Hampshire SME is looking for an Interim Financial Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is a well-established business with a strong brand and reputation in its market, now scaling internationally, and the finance function is being built out to keep pace with it. Reporting to the Financial Controller and CFO, this is not a gap-fill. It is a defined body of improvement and systems work to be delivered ahead of the year-end audit, with a clear before and after on everything you touch. The assignment is several months in length and carries genuine potential to become permanent for the right person. What will the Financial Accountant role involve? Full review and cleanse of the Fixed Asset Register, from validating existence and reclassification through to reassessing useful lives, depreciation and impairment Implementing and optimising the Fixed Asset module within Dynamics 365 Business Central – asset cards, depreciation books and...

Management Accountant (Qualified or QBE) - Manufacturing Hybrid Working | Immediate Start | Maternity Cover with Long-Term Potential We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business on an initial maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is either fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE), with the opportunity for the role to become a longer-term position. The Role You'll play a key role in supporting the finance function, providing accurate management information and partnering with operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts Stock accounting and reconciliation Cost accounting and analysis Supporting product costing and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Variance analysis and reporting Business partnering with operational and manufacturing teams Supporting budgeting and...