26 management accountant jobs found in London

Elevate projects are working in partnership with our client to appoint an experienced management accountant, to work with heads of service to provide high quality, user-focussed and proactive financial support and challenge to a range of service areas in managing budget/finances and delivering the efficiency programme, along with accurate and timely information to support budget-setting, budget monitoring and accounts closure. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Work with relevant budget holders to produce the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle (budget setting, regular budget monitoring, and accounts closing) accurately, to timetable and with clear audit trails of workings, across capital and revenue. To provide proactive, high quality and informed financial advice at all levels of operational decision making, with the necessary challenge and/or justification where necessary To build strong working relationships , alongside external stakeholders where relevant, and...

Management Accountant Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with an international health charity to recruit a Management Accountant. This role will take ownership of the UK management accounts process and provide clear, accurate financial information to senior leaders and trustees. Working closely with the Director of Finance in London and finance colleagues overseas, the Management Accountant will manage reporting from journals and reconciliations through to completed management accounts. The role also covers detailed variance analysis, audit preparation and the day to day oversight of key financial operations. Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, pro rata Contract: 3 month temporary contract with a temp to perm option Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid, London Key responsibilities Management accounts: Produce accurate monthly accounts, completing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements within agreed deadlines....

Management Accountant (Temp to Perm) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 2-3 months (with potential to become permanent) Pay Rate: £24.72 - £27.47 per hour (£45,000 - £50,000 annual salary equivalent) Location: Shad Thames, London Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join their team on an initial temporary basis, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role. This position is ideal for a part-qualified or recently qualified CIMA or ACCA professional who has hands-on experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for numbers and a strong desire to develop a long-term career in finance. Key Responsibilities Oversee core financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control Assist in delivering monthly financial reporting, including analysis, reconciliations, and results Manage and support the accounts processing teams across London and...

Service Accountant (Adult Social Care) At Connect2Hackney, we are looking for a proactive, user-focused Service Accountant to join the Finance and Resources directorate at the London Borough of Hackney. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted financial partner for the Adult Social Care Service, offering high-quality advice, support, and constructive challenge to service managers across the council. You will play a vital part in driving our efficiency programme, managing service budgets, and helping deliver operational decisions that support a better Hackney. Key Responsibilities Lead on the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle, budget setting, regular monitoring, and accounts closing (across capital and revenue), ensuring clear audit trails and adherence to timetables. Provide proactive financial guidance for operational decisions, offering challenge or justification to optimise service outcomes. Scan for emerging financial risks within service areas, alert key...

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced, part-qualified Assistant Accountant to join a company based just outside of Horsham, West Sussex. The Bookkeeper - Assistant Accountant will join a small Finance team, supporting with financial analysis and monthly management accounts. This finance role is to start ASAP and will be working initially on a 3 month fixed term contract basis. Location: Outskirts of Horsham, West Sussex. Office based. Parking is available onsite Duration: 3 month fixed term contract Salary: £35-40K Hours: 8.30-5 / 9-5.30 Assistant Accountant duties: Process foreign currency invoices and payments Process daily bank transactions across Main, Deposit, Reserve, USD, and EUR accounts Monitor and maintain stock and stock reconciliations Manage the invoicing, accounts payable daily Weekly balance sheet reconciliations for all bank accounts Preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations Supporting month end management accounts Update and maintaining...

£65,000 - £75,000 | 18 Month Contract (Initally starting 5 days a week, reducing to 2 days from March 2027 | Maidstone, Kent MorePeople are working with a well established business within the fresh produce sector to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager. This is a broad, senior role combining financial leadership with responsibility for HR and administration. Reporting to the Managing & Sales Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight to the senior leadership team and Board, and lead a small finance and administration team. The business is also going through a period of significant transition, so the role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial control, business continuity and effective planning through this period. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day finance, HR and administration functions. Manage and develop a small team of Finance & Administration Assistants. Prepare and present monthly and...

Join a growing financial services organisation in Reading, Berkshire as a Project Accountant. This innovative firm values a collaborative culture, professional growth and a commitment to delivering excellence. With a dedicated team supporting strategic initiatives and project delivery, they are seeking a skilled individual to manage financial aspects of their projects and drive operational success. This role offers an excellent chance for career development within a dynamic environment that prioritises expertise and proactive thinking.  This role is offered initially on a 6 month contract basis with a view to become permanent.  What will the Project Accountant role involve? Overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking to support project goals Analysing project performance and providing actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders Ensuring project-related financial compliance and reporting accuracy Assisting with process...

Chief Accountant - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a County Council to appoint an experienced Interim Chief Accountant to lead the Council's corporate and technical accounting function. This is a senior interim leadership assignment with responsibility for statutory reporting, financial governance and the management of a Chief Accountant's Team of up to 20 staff. What's on Offer Rate: £800 - £850 per day LTD Initial Contract: Until 28 February 2027 Full-time: 37 hours per week Hybrid: 2 days per week at County Hall in Cichester Start: 31 August 2026 / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will lead the Chief Accountant's Team, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate statutory reporting and effective technical accounting support across the Council. Key responsibilities: Leading and managing the Chief Accountant's Team of up to 20 staff. Leading the corporate closedown process and production of the annual Statement of Accounts....

I am working with a prestigious organisation in Cambridge, which is undertaking a significant transformation programme.  As part of the transformation, a vacancy exists for a Head of EPM FCCS and Financial Data Structure, the role is being recruited as a two year, fixed term contract.  Playing a key role in the finance transformation programme, the Head of EPM FCCS and Financial Data Structure will be focusing on financial data and systems to improve the stability of financial reporting and statutory reporting. The role will be essential in the development of new ways of delivering group reporting as well as supporting the new design for planning and budgeting. This role will ensure that the system capabilities, financial reporting, related reconciliations and business processes are meeting the needs of the users. You will oversee the governance and strategic management of financial data structures to ensure that the information held is appropriate, relevant, controlled...

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner to support schools within a Local Authority, providing expert financial advice, analysis and challenge to Headteachers, school leadership teams and governors. The role will be paying £600 p/day for 6 months, the role is based in London. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyse school budgets, forecasts and financial performance. Identify budget variances, financial risks and emerging pressures. Lead and support financial recovery plans for schools experiencing deficits or structural overspending. Advise Headteachers, leadership teams and governors on financial management and Local Authority financial regulations. Provide clear financial information and constructive challenge to support effective decision-making. Strengthen financial controls, governance and budget management processes. Support schools in developing sustainable medium-term financial plans. Monitor agreed recovery actions and escalate...

Accounts & Commercial Support Administrator Location: Central London, Marylebone Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE Contract: Temp-to-Perm Preferred Start date: 1st or 2nd week September Hours: 9am-5.30pm, fully office based Company: IT Consultancy About the Role My client is seeking a bright, organised and detail-oriented Accounts & Commercial Support Assistant to join its growing team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a commercial business environment. While the role will initially focus on finance and administration support, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into purchasing, sales support and wider commercial operations as they develop within the business. Working closely with the Finance, Operations and Sales teams, you'll gain exposure across multiple areas of the organisation and play an important role in supporting day-to-day business operations. Key...

Junior Accounts & Commercial Support Assistant Location: Central London, Marylebone Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE Contract: Temp-to-Perm Preferred Start date: 1st or 2nd week September Hours: 9am-5.30pm, fully office based Company: IT Consultancy About the Role My client is seeking a bright, organised and detail-oriented Junior Accounts & Commercial Support Assistant to join its growing team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long-term career within a commercial business environment. While the role will initially focus on finance and administration support, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into purchasing, sales support and wider commercial operations as they develop within the business. Working closely with the Finance, Operations and Sales teams, you'll gain exposure across multiple areas of the organisation and play an important role in supporting day-to-day business operations....

An international business with a truly global presence is looking to recruit an International Payroll Administrator to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. Reporting to senior management, the International Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple locations globally - EMEA and APAC As International Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for: Managing the EMEA payrolls across multiple EMEA & APAC countries Submission of all payroll data, checking compliance and accuracy Ensuring payroll compliance for both international & domestic payrolls Act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries Demonstrate excellent vendor management experience Review payroll calculations, statutory deductions & variance reports With an excellent benefits package and brilliant location, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Hybrid working pattern is also available. Candidates must have previous EMEA payroll experience....

Property Surveyor Location: London / Agile working Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday We are currently recruiting for a Property Surveyor on behalf of a leading London-based organisation with a significant residential and supported housing portfolio. This is a great opportunity for an experienced property surveyor to play a key role in the delivery of major works, planned and cyclical programmes, asset investment and property compliance. The Role Reporting to the Head of Asset Investment and Programmes, you will provide technical surveying expertise across the property portfolio and support the delivery of the organisation's asset investment programme. Key responsibilities include: * Undertaking detailed stock condition surveys and property inspections * Producing reports to maintain and improve asset management information * Supporting Major Works, Planned and Cyclical programmes * Preparing works specifications...

Contract type: Fixed-term 18 months Hours: 37.5 Salary: circa £72k depending on experience Location: Canary Wharf WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Lead Finance Manager Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary: Lead technical accounting for new schemes and changes to existing schemes. Work closely with the Finance Settlements Manager, Finance Schemes & Reporting Partner, Financial Advisors and Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC). Key Responsibilities The role's key responsibilities, covering both LCCC and ESC, are outlined below. This overview is not exhaustive. As schemes grow, responsibilities may change. LCCC reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required. *...

M&E Compliance / Contracts Manager - Social Housing Location: London Rate: Up to £400 per day Contract: Interim We are recruiting for an experienced M&E Compliance / Contracts Manager to join a Social Housing organisation, managing M&E programmes, compliance contracts and projects, with a particular focus on lift and electrical compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage M&E works programmes and projects from conception to completion. Contract manage lift and electrical compliance contractors. Ensure statutory and regulatory M&E compliance across the housing portfolio. Audit contractor performance, certification and testing records. Carry out pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality and specification compliance. Prepare specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation. Manage contractors, consultants and supply-chain partners. Monitor budgets, expenditure and project delivery. Provide technical advice on M&E, building services, engineering and...

We are recruiting an experienced Rents Finance Officer to join Moat's Accounting Services team on a temporary rolling contract. The successful candidate will maintain the rent accounting system, ensuring tenant, property and financial information remains complete, current and accurate. This is a finance-focused position requiring practical rent accounting, transaction processing and reconciliation experience. Key Responsibilities * Process transactions and automatic payment files to tenant rent accounts accurately and promptly. * Maintain payment types and posting references within the housing management system. * Post cash-book rent items and retain appropriate supporting records. * Reconcile nominal ledger control accounts against transactions posted within the housing management system. * Identify, investigate and resolve rent-account or ledger discrepancies. * Raise the rent debit and reconcile postings against expected charges. * Process dishonoured Direct Debit...

Are you an organised administrator who enjoys keeping projects, systems and suppliers running smoothly? We're recruiting for a Projects and Order Processing Administrator to join a global business in Watford. This is a varied role supporting sites across the UK and Europe, coordinating project orders, maintaining accurate systems and working closely with vendors, contractors and internal teams. This is a long-term temporary opportunity as a maternity cover, starting in September so that you are able to have an in-depth handover before the current administrator begins her maternity leave. Hourly rate equivalent of £28,800pa. Monday - Friday, fully office-based. Duties to include: Raising and logging equipment and project orders for new and existing warehouse sites, ensuring everything is delivered on time. Supporting warehouse teams with project work, equipment queries and general advice. Managing and maintaining spreadsheets and tracker records, ensuring vendor, equipment and...

Think Accountancy & Finance are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a growing finance team based in Kings Langley, just outside of Hemel Hempstead. We are specifically looking for someone who has worked within a busy, multi-entity or multi-site environment, is confident taking ownership of their own ledgers and understands the full AP process beyond simply processing invoices. If you have strong hands-on AP experience who is comfortable managing multiple priorities, resolving issues and making sure their ledgers are accurate and up to date. This is a fast-paced environment supporting a large portfolio of companies, so previous experience working across multiple entities, companies, sites or ledgers is essential. What will you be doing? Taking ownership of Accounts Payable across an allocated portfolio of entities Processing high volumes of PO and non-PO supplier invoices Reconciling supplier statements and resolving aged or outstanding...

We're now recruiting again and exclusively for a world-renowned international business, a global organisation and name with a head office based here in Hemel Hempstead in their luxurious offices. We are helping them find someone to join their Administration Team as what we would describe more as an Events Coordinator type position. To them this is a role that provides administrative support to the internal team at the Hemel site and all relating operations across the world. This will involve coordinating workshops, meetings and more, acting as the main contact for all customers and contacts inside and out of the business. This role is going to be ideal for someone with previous administration experience, good communication/people skills and someone that loves organisation and coordination; but most importantly we need someone with some form of "events" exposure, whether that's workshops, exhibitions, weddings or similar. You've heard it before, but this role genuinely will be...