Accountant jobs in Public Sector

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.

To be the Management Accountant for the College including budget maintenance and monitoring and manage the cash flow forecasting. Line management of a Assistant Management Accountant. To ensure financial systems are developed to improved efficiency and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures.

We are seeking a Systems Accountant to support financial operations within the public sector. This temporary role requires expertise in S4 Hana accounting systems to ensure efficient and effective financial processes.

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.

The role of Financial Accountant within the public sector involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with established accounting standards. This temporary position in Liverpool requires a detail oriented professional with accounting expertise.

To lead and develop the benefits realisation reporting of the Council's Transformation Portfolio. The Project Accountant assists in defining the financial benefits of each project and programme.

Financial Accountant in Leeds city centre. Lead key financial accounting activities including year‑end close, financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accountancy guide lines. You'll strengthen financial controls, support budgeting and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

The Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC will play a key role in delivering strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making within the public sector. Based in Pontypridd, this role requires a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles to drive performance and value.

The Head of Business Partnering (Housing) will play a pivotal role in providing financial leadership and strategic support within the public sector. This temporary position requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive effective decision-making and ensure robust financial management.

The role of Finance Senior Manager - Finance Transformation involves leading and delivering finance transformation projects within the public sector.

We are seeking a Security Cleared Finance Business Partner to join a reputable organisation in the public sector.

The organisation is hiring a Financial Analyst to provide accurate, insightful financial information that supports effective decision‑making across the business. Based in Coventry with agile working, the role sits within the finance function and contributes to strategic projects that enhance services and benefit local communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join the Accounting & Finance department. This role involves supporting financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Lead through a once-in-a-generation change. Local Government Reorganisation across Suffolk represents a landmark shift in public service delivery and this role places you right at the heart of it. You won't just be managing figures; you'll be shaping financial strategy that directly determines how a new public sector landscape is built, giving you career-defining experience that very few finance professionals will ever have the opportunity to gain.

This role leads on the development of complex financial models and cost‑benefit analysis to support an organisation‑wide change programme. You will provide high‑quality reports, insights and challenge to senior teams, influencing strategic and operational decisions.

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will manage and maintain accurate financial records, focusing on processing and reconciling receivables. This permanent position in Southampton is ideal for someone with a background in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit sector.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our client in Southampton on a temporary basis. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance, ensuring effective financial management and compliance.

The Finance Manager role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting in the public sector. This permanent position in Southampton requires expertise in accounting and finance to support effective decision-making.

We are seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee and manage financial operations. This temporary role in Southampton offers an opportunity to contribute to accounting and finance functions effectively.

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.

The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will play a key role in providing financial insights and strategic reporting within this leading public sector organisation. This role requires a strong Finance Business Partner who is also able to provide strategic reporting with dashboards, such as PowerBI. The position can be based in either London, Manchester, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Belfast.

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.

The Head of Finance will be the number one in finance and will lead all financial operations, financial strategy and the finance team. This role is based in Cheshire

The Head of Finance will oversee and manage all financial activities within the Council ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. This temporary role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in accounting and finance.

This is an excellent opportunity for External Auditors to contribute to impactful projects within the professional services industry. The role requires expertise in Accounting & Finance to ensure high-quality audits and compliance in a temporary position.

The Temporary Finance Administrator involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with administrative tasks and financial processes. This temporary position in Southampton is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking for flexible work arrangements.

The AD of Finance Operations will oversee the financial management and operational functions within a public sector organisation. This interim role in requires expertise in accounting and finance to support key organisational objectives.

Based in Hampshire, this is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Financial Reporting, Group and Investments to lead financial reporting and investment activities for this public sector organisation. The role will require a qualified accountant with experience of Group reporting, capital accounting and financial analysis.

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.