Accountant jobs in Public Sector

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a public sector organisation. Based in Manchester, you will handle budgeting, reporting and analysis to drive informed decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Interim Accountant to play a pivotal role within the Higher Education sector. The position requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.

The Principal Accountant will play a critical role in managing and overseeing financial operations within the healthcare sector. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting practices and the ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

The Financial Accounting Officer will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department by managing financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with reporting processes. The role will be working for an Arms Length Body and be based at a location around north London, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire or Leeds.

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.

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.

Assistant Finance Manager working in the Treasury function on a 2-3 month contract for a local authority in London. Can pay up to £400 per day and hybrid working.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join a respected organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The role is based in Warwick and involves managing payroll processes with precision and efficiency.

Lead the strategic financial planning agenda for a large and complex organisation, driving budget setting, medium-term financial planning, and financial sustainability. Partner with senior leaders to provide expert financial insight, support transformation initiatives, and influence key organisational decisions

The Accountancy Officer will play a key role in supporting financial processes within the public sector. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure effective financial management in the housing department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to lead the day-to-day income function, ensuring the accurate collection, allocation and reporting of income while maintaining strong financial controls. Managing a small team, you will drive process improvements, support key stakeholders, and oversee housing income, credit control, banking and reconciliation activities.

The Interim Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and ensuring effective financial management within the public sector. This temporary position is ideal for someone who has worked in a Finance Business Partner role previously

The Deputy Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering will be responsible for supporting the Head of the function i leading the team, focusing on handling strategic objectives. The role will maintain a small area in business partnering and provide cover to the Head of Financial Planning and Business Partnering. This position has the opportunity to work in an office (London or Leeds) or be fully remote.

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.

To assist the Head of Finance & Procurement and Finance Manager in providing a full

and quality financial management service to the Chief Executive Officer and all Budget

Managers within the service.

The Head of Payroll will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy within the public sector. This temporary role offers an opportunity to lead a payroll team and manage complex payroll processes effectively.

To provide excellent, accurate and relevant financial information to customers, with a key focus on financial planning

The role of the Strategic Finance Business Partner involves providing financial insights and guidance to support decision-making and strategic planning. This temporary position requires a strong background in public sector finance with a focus on digital & technology and property.

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 Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will act a a key liaison between Finance, Risk and Business Reporting function and operational directorates, providing advice on financial impacts, risks, opportunities and organisational performance to support informed decision making. The position can be based in either London, Manchester, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Belfast.

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.

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.

To provide strategic input on the long term financial plans for the Property part of the business, including long term investment strategy in our customers homes

The Head of Finance will oversee and manage finances for the team. This interim role requires strong accounting skills and a focus on supporting effective financial decisions.