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  • Chief Accountant

    Middlesbrough
    Permanent

    The Chief Accountant role at Middlesbrough Council leads the closure of accounts process, technical accounting agenda, and financial controls, working closely with senior leadership to ensure robust external reporting. It's a senior position with responsibility for managing the central finance team, strengthening systems, and supporting the Council's ambitious regeneration and transformation plans.

    • Join Middlesbrough's regeneration with major investment transforming services
    • Shape financial strategy with senior leaders at the highest level of the Council
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  • Group Accountant

    East London
    Temporary
    £290 - £320 per hour

    The role of Group Accountant in the public sector involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial insights. This temporary position requires a detail-oriented individual to support the Accounting & Finance department in London.

    • Lead a high-profile Adults and Public Health finance team
    • Showcase your expertise in demand modelling and BI Dashboarding
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  • Chief Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £650 - £700 per day

    We are seeking an interim Chief Accountant to join a Local Authority in London. This temporary position requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage and oversee financial operations effectively within a Local Authority.

    • Chief Accountant
    • 6 month contract
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  • Temp Capital Accountant

    Cardiff
    Temporary
    £600 - £600 per day

    The Temp Capital Accountant position in Cardiff offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial management within this large household named client.

    • Immediate start
    • 3 - 4 month temp role
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  • Temporary Financial Accountant

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £18 - £25 per hour

    We are seeking a skilled Temporary Financial Accountant to join a temporary position within the public sector. The role is based in Southampton and requires expertise in accounting and finance to support the organisation's financial operations.

    • The chance to work in a hybrid role based in central Southampton.
    • Must have strong Excel skills.
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  • Group Reporting Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £420 - £475 per day

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Group Reporting Accountant to join a prestigious public sector organisation in London. The role involves managing financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    • Group Reporting Accountant
    • 6 Months
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  • Part Qualified Management Accountant - Temporary

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £16 - £20 per hour

    This role is for a temporary Part Qualified Management Accountant based in Southampton. The position involves supporting financial operations and providing crucial insights for decision-making processes.

    • Must be a part qualified accountant studying towards either ACCA or CIMA
    • Must be able to commit to a temporary contract.
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  • Senior Payroll Administrator

    West End
    Temporary
    £270 - £300 per day

    We are seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join a public sector organisation in London. This temporary role requires expertise using iTrent and a keen eye for detail to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

    • Provide financial stability for a vital workforce to support national goals.
    • Motivated by managing complex end-to-end payroll in agile central government.
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  • SAP P2P Specialist

    City of London
    Temporary
    £300 - £400 per day

    The SAP P2P Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimising the procure-to-pay processes within the accounting and finance department. This temporary role in the public sector requires expertise in SAP4HANA systems and previous financial accounting experience (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.)

    • Highly recognisable public sector organisation
    • Experienced and diverse team
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  • Internal Audit Manager

    Sheffield
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join a prominent organisation in the public sector. The role focuses on overseeing internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving best practices within the accounting and finance department.

    • 3 Days WFH, 2 days in Sheffield - flexible working hours
    • Growing team in a business with increased investment
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  • Accounts Payable

    Wolverhampton
    Temporary
    £12 - £14 per hour

    This temporary Accounts Payable position in Birmingham offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause within the Not For Profit sector. The role requires proficiency in accounting and finance, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring efficient payment processes.

    • Immediate start
    • Hybrid
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  • Head of Management Accounts - Newport

    Newport
    Temporary
    £58,000 - £58,000 per year

    The role of Head of Management Accounts in Newport requires a professional with expertise in accounting and finance, ideally within the public sector however any sector experience will be considered. This is a fixed-term contract offering an exciting opportunity to lead the Management Accounts operations in a hybrid working environment.

    • 12 month Fixed term Contract
    • 2 days a week in the office - flexi time
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  • Financial Controller

    South West London
    Interim
    £450 - £500 per day

    We are seeking a Financial Controller to manage and oversee financial operations. This temporary role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making.

    • Interim Financial Controller
    • 3-6 months
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  • Accounts Receivable Assistant (Immediate start)

    Alfreton
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    The Accounts Receivable Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department in managing and maintaining accurate financial records within the public sector. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of accounts receivable processes.

    • Immediate start required
    • Alfreton based, hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
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  • Assistant Finance Business Partner

    London
    Temporary
    £146 - £179 per day

    We are seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join a Public Sector organisation in London. This temporary role involves providing a financial business partnering service to Cost Centre Managers and Budget Holders including support and analysis to aid decision-making processes for specific business areas.

    • Part Qualified Finance Business Partner
    • Initially a 3 month interim role, possibility of extension and permanent
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  • Finance Business Partner

    college of policing
    London
    Permanent
    £35,074 - £42,248 per year

    The College of Policing is currently looking to recruit an exciting opportunity for two Finance Business Partners to provide a professional management accounting support and advice to Cost Centre Managers. This role can be fully remote or based at our sites in either London, Durham, Harrogate and Ryton-on-Dunsmore.

    • A great Finance Business Partner role with study support
    • Can be fully remote or based in London, Durham, Harrogate and Ryton-on-Dunsmore
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  • Finance Business Partner

    college of policing
    England
    Permanent
    £35,074 - £42,248 per year
    Remote

    The College of Policing is currently looking to recruit an exciting opportunity for two Finance Business Partners to provide a professional management accounting support and advice to Cost Centre Managers

    This is a fully remote role, with occasional office attendance for meetings.

    • A great Finance Business Partner role with study support
    • Fully Remote role with some office attendance for meetings
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  • Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £47,000 - £50,000 per year

    This Finance Manager position offers the opportunity to lead a central finance team within a well-established Not-for-Profit, managing a team of 5 finance assistants. The role combines leadership, process improvement and strategic financial management.

    • Opportunity to Lead and Influence
    • Professional Growth and Flexibility
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  • Accounts Receivable Team Leader

    London
    Temporary
    £25 - £28 per hour

    The Accounts Receivable Team Leader will oversee and manage accounts receivable processes within the Public Sector. This temporary role in London requires strong accounts receivable and revenue collection expertise to ensure efficient financial operations.

    • Leading London Local Authority
    • Hybrid-working
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  • Financial Reporting and Tax Manager - Qualified Accountant - Excellent Hybrid Working Options

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    This leading public body with a global reach is looking to recruit a Financial Reporting and Tax Manager to join its finance team in Birmingham. The role will be focused on the production of Statutory Accounts and Audits and is an excellent opportunity for someone well versed in FReM and IFRS.

    • Strong Qualified Financial Accountant Needed
    • Excellent Hybrid Working options
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  • Interim Finance Director

    Manchester
    Temporary

    This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance, procurement and estates operations for a high profile UK Public Sector body, during an exciting period of change

    • Interim leadership through structural, cultural and assurance-related change.
    • Working for a commercially minded, income-generation led Arms-Length Body
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Gateshead
    Permanent

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role within the public sector. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide strategic financial guidance and support to various stakeholders.

    • Provide expert financial advice and support to drive decision-making.
    • Play a pivotal role within the public sector.
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  • Internal Audit Manager

    Cheshire
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Audit Manager is tasked with leading the delivery of high-quality operational audits across the organisation, with a particular focus on high-risk areas, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.

    • Join a newly restructured Internal Audit & Risk Function
    • Excellent progression opportunity
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  • Head of Finance

    South East London
    Interim
    £450 - £500 per day

    The Head of Finance role in the commercial and public sector is an excellent opportunity to lead the finance department . This temporary position requires a qualified accountant to oversee financial operations, complete statutory returns and manage a team.

    • Head of Finance £450-£500
    • 3-6 Months South East London
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  • Commercial Finance Lead

    college of policing
    London
    Permanent
    £57,430 - £64,236 per year

    The Commercial Finance Lead will be a Qualified Accountant who will be the finance lead for pricing and costing strategy and accurate costing of new products and services, for the College of Policing. 

    This can be fully remote or at offices based in London, Durham, Harrogate or Ryton-on-Dunsmore

    • Finance lead for pricing, accurate costing of new products & services
    • Fully remote, or based in London, Durham, Harrogate or Ryton-on-Dunsmore
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

    Sheffield
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Financial Reporting Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering accurate financial reports within the public sector. This permanent position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in accounting and finance and a passion for precision.

    • Exciting Opportunity within a rewarding Public Sector organisation
    • Hybrid working and exceptional benefits
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  • Internal Auditor

    Birmingham
    Temporary
    £450 - £500 per day

    We are seeking an experienced Interim Internal Auditor to join a large organisation in Birmingham. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.

    • Long term day-rate opportunity
    • 1 day in Birmingham per week
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  • Finance Lead

    City of London
    Temporary

    We are seeking a Finance Lead to oversee and manage financial operations within the reporting function. This temporary role in London requires expertise public sector accounting principles property management.

    • Finance Lead-Property
    • Initial 3 months
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  • Head of Finance

    Sheffield
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £73,000 per year

    The Head of Finance will oversee financial management and commercial operations within the public sector. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive organisational success.

    • Exceptional leadership opportunity within a rewarding organisation
    • Hybrid working model with great benefits
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  • Head of Finance

    Aberdeen
    Permanent
    £58,000 - £62,000 per year

    This leading Arm's Length Body (ALB) is currently looking to recruit a Head of Finance with excellent technical financial accounting and strong Leadership experience, to take operational responsibility of the Finance, Planning and Governance department. The organisation is based around the country at various locations where the role can be situated, including Aberdeen.

    • Strong People Manager
    • National Role
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