60 accounting jobs found in London

Interim Financial Accounting Lead (9-Month Contract) Location: University Campus (Hybrid Working Available) We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accounting Lead to support a leading university through a critical financial reporting period. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work within a complex, multi-entity academic environment and play a key part in delivering a smooth and compliant year-end process. The Role You will lead and coordinate the university's year-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will work closely with Finance, Research, Faculties, and external auditors to strengthen controls, resolve technical accounting matters, and support the production of statutory accounts. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102 / SORP). Manage and coordinate the year-end timetable across...

Join an exciting role as a Graduate/Junior Accountant in the financial services industry. This temporary position based in London offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your accounting and finance skills. Client Details This organisation is a well-established player in the financial services industry. They operate as part of a larger organisation, with a professional and structured environment focused on delivering excellence in accounting and finance. Description Process and record invoices for the EMEA and Asia regions in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies and SOX controls. Support billable expense reporting to the business, including maintaining and updating deal codes where required. Post cash receipts and notify relevant stakeholders across the organisation. Assist with credit control activities for overdue debtors when required. Provide ad hoc support to the Accounts Receivable (AR) team as needed. Maintain and update...

Commercial Accountant Central London - Office Based Initially 6 Month Contract with Temp to Perm Option Our client, a high‑growth, people‑centric organisation is an ambitious business known for creating premium, service‑led environments where companies feel supported and able to perform at their best. Their focus on exceptional quality, experience, and a genuinely human approach sets them apart, and their entrepreneurial culture offers the kind of pace and opportunity where talented individuals can make a visible impact and grow with the organisation. They are now seeking a commercially sharp, polished finance leader who can combine hands‑on financial leadership with the credibility to engage intelligently with senior stakeholders and potential financiers. Someone as strong in the boardroom as they are in the numbers, bringing commercial instinct, strategic awareness, and professional finesse. Are you a hands‑on commercial operator with strong financial instincts who is ready...

Accountant (SAP FICO) (12 months) ABJ6487 South East £ 47k + Bonus 12 month contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an SAP FICO-experienced Accountant to join a global organisation in a key finance role. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and maintaining strong financial controls within a collaborative international team. As an accountant with FICO this role offers strong exposure across finance operations, SAP systems, and cross-functional projects — ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to broaden experience in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities * Record and post financial transactions using SAP ERP (FICO module) * Maintain accurate accounting records, including AP invoices and bank ledgers * Perform monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes * Manage cash...

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are working with a leading business in West London who are looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This role will require somebody who is Qualified and confident with preparing monthly management accounts, whilst also assisting with the year-end close. The role: Produce monthly management accounts and supporting reports. Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Prepare accruals, prepayments and journals. Assist with variance analysis against budget and prior periods. Support the month‑end and year‑end close. Work with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to resolve queries.About you: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience. Experience producing management accounts and working to month‑end deadlines. Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail. Able to work independently and hit the ground running. Good communication skills and a hands‑on approach

Our client based in Sunbury on Thames are looking for a Temporary Assistant Financial Accountant to cover planned leave for 2 months. Office based to start ASAP. Main responsibilities of Role To assist with financial accounting activities especially at month end e.g. prepayments and accruals To carry out intercompany process each month To assist with monthly payroll processing Raising monthly intercompany recharge invoices To carry out monthly balance sheet reconciliation To assist with quarterly internal audit Assist with year-end audit and audit preparation including dealing with Auditor queries and requests To undertake intercompany reconciliation during the month end process To carry out relevant CIS tax administration including reports to HMRC To undertake other general/adhoc month end duties and report running. To assist with administration of the company vehicle fleet and fuel accounts To undertake the general office admin tasks Other adhoc duties as required...

Join Our Team as an Assistant Financial Accountant! Location: Hillingdon, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary Are you ready to jump into a rewarding role in the education sector? We're seeking a vibrant and enthusiastic Assistant Financial Accountant to support our financial team in Hillingdon! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for organization, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Why Join Us? At our institution, we believe in making a difference in students' lives through education. As an Assistant Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our financial operations run smoothly, enabling us to provide the best educational experience possible. Plus, you'll be joining a friendly, dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation! What Will You Do? As our Assistant Financial Accountant, you will: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports. Support the budgeting process and monitor expenditure. Process...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced, part-qualified Management Accountant to work for a company based in the Redhill - Reigate, Surrey area. This is a varied Management Accountant job opportunity to start ASAP on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Support the finance function with month end journals, reconciliations, monthly management accounts, and reporting. Salary: up to £48K Duration: 12 months Location: Hybrid working Management Accountant duties: Preparation of monthly management accounts Oversee the general ledgers Cost analysis Producing financial reports, providing insights and commentary Balance sheet reconciliationsSkills and experience: Experience working in a similar Management Accountant role AAT qualified and ideally Part qualified ACCA / CIMA studier Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good IT skills using ERP systems Attention to detail and numeracy skills

Systems Accountant - Process & Systems Transformation Day Rate: £(Apply online only) DOE (umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Harlow (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite) Clearance: SC A leading organisation within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Systems Accountant to support a major finance systems transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a large‑scale SAP S/4HANA implementation, working at the heart of a high‑profile change initiative. You'll join a dedicated Process & Transformation team, supporting data migration, ensuring system integrity, and strengthening the organisation's financial systems landscape. This role offers the chance to influence critical systems change and collaborate across multiple business areas. Key Responsibilities Support data migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA Cleanse, validate and standardise financial data Analyse and map data from legacy systems to new ERP environments...

Assistant Management Accountant Pertemps Reading are currently recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a reputable client based in Reading. Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday Working Pattern: 1 day per week hybrid working (4 days in the office) Key Responsibilities for this Assistant Management Accountant will include: Purchase Ledger Management Take ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices Review, code and post invoices accurately, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting month-end reporting Perform supplier statement reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies Manage the finance inbox, acting as a key point of contact for supplier queries and internal stakeholders Management Accounts Assist in drafting monthly management accounts for both the UK and Irish entities Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments Perform balance sheet...

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...

Join a dedicated team in the financial services industry as a Credit Controller (German speaking) in London. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage credit operations effectively. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the financial services industry. The company operates within a professional environment, offering specialised services to clients. Description Manage the credit control process to ensure timely payments and minimise outstanding debts with German clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions and customer accounts. Communicate with clients to resolve payment issues and queries efficiently. Collaborate with internal departments to address billing discrepancies and disputes. Prepare reports on credit activity and outstanding accounts for management review. Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and take appropriate action as required. Support the team with ad...

An immediate interim opportunity has arisen for an establishing & growing Finance department to recruit a Senior Financial Reporting & Controls Manager to join the team and drive the organisation's financial reporting processes and strengthen internal control frameworks. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all financial information. We are looking for a candidate with strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and a track record of improving financial processes within a dynamic environment. A competitive day rate on offer, along with a hybrid working pattern split between 3 x days onsite at their fantastic London Office and WFH. Duties: Responsible for all financial reporting aspects, including: Preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting Preparation of variance analysis and commentary for senior stakeholders Balance sheet reconciliations Statutory accounting and liaison with external...

We are partnering exclusively with a parking software company in their search for a Payroll Administrator. This role is fully remote and will run for 6 months and a day rate between £170 to £185 per day via umbrella for the right candidate. This role could be for you if you have: End to end payroll experience Experience with payroll transition is essential Experience with Cloudpay is nice to have but not essentialRandstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

IBA Business Analyst | Insurance/ London Market | London | Hybrid | £750/day (Inside IR35) | 12 Months Contract | Finance BA | Insurance Broker Accounting | Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with solid Insurance Broker Accounting (IBA) knowledge to join their dynamic and collaborative team. Required Key Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of IBA (Insurance Broker Accounting) processes Experience gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements for change initiatives across underwriting, finance, and operational areas. Map and improve existing processes, with a strong focus on financial operations and IBA workflows. Produce high‑quality documentation including user stories, process maps, functional specs, and training material. Stakeholder management and communication Previous experience as a Business Analyst within London Market insurance is advantageous. Location: London Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office / 3 days working from...

Business Audit Manager London/Hybrid 6 months contract Day rate from £700 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for a Audit Manager on a 6 month...

Structured e-invoice / e-invoicing / international invoice XML standards Business Analyst | London (Hybrid) | £750/day (Inside IR35) Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Business Analyst with solid Tax, Accounting, Invoicing (specifically the new XML e-invoice standards) and also knowledge around SAP Hana for a long term contract role (Hybrid, West London based). Initial contract period is 12 months. This role is inside IR35 - so you'd be working via an Umbrella company Your background will be in Finance Business Analysis and you'll have great knowledge around the new e-invoice XML standards. You'd be leading the analysis for this programme on an initial 12 month contract - and you'll have great experience around the new e-invoice XML standards, plus Tax, Finance, and also SAP Hana. As well as the above the client is looking for someone with excellent communication skills that can engage with stakeholders all levels. Business Analyst E-invoice XML standards Finance...

Senior Consultant – IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics (Financial Services) We’re working with a growing Finance Consulting Modelling (FCM) team that specialises in delivering advanced FP&A and financial modelling solutions to organisations across the Financial Services sector. They’re looking for an experienced IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics professional to join the team at Senior Consultant level, helping design and deliver complex financial models that support planning, budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making for senior finance stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing consulting environment where you’ll work closely with solution architects, finance teams and senior stakeholders to build scalable modelling solutions that drive real business impact. The Role As a Senior Consultant, you’ll specialise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and play a key role in designing, developing and implementing IBM TM1 models tailored to...

Structured e-invoice / e-invoicing / international invoice standards Programme Manager | London (Hybrid) | £850 - £950/day (Inside IR35) Our client is looking for an experienced Finance Programme Manager with solid Tax, Accounting, Invoicing (specifically the new XML e-invoice standards) and also knowledge around SAP Hana for a long term contract role (Hybrid, London based). Initial contract period is 12 months. This role is inside IR35 - so you'd be working via an Umbrella company. Your background will be in Finance Programme Management roles and you'll have great knowledge around the new e-invoice XML standards. You'd be leading this programme on an initial 12 month contract - and you'll have great experience spinning up a new programme and keeping it moving through it's lifecycle. As well as the above the client is looking for someone with excellent communication skills that can engage with stakeholders all levels. Programme Manager E-invoice XML standards Finance...

Please note this a an initial 4 month contract, an immediate start is required. Role: Finance Assistant The Finance Assistant will support the management and monitoring of the financial performance for a key client account. The role involves working closely with the Client Services Finance Business Partner and the wider client services team to provide accurate and timely financial information. Responsibilities will include producing both internal and external financial reports and supporting the delivery of client accounting requirements. Full training will be provided. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly client management packs for presentation to contract managers and the Portfolio Director. Assist with the preparation of monthly departmental management accounts and internal financial review packs for client accounts. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Validate client invoices in line with agreed processes and procedures. Ensure purchase orders are raised and...