Accountant jobs in Public Sector

This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to contribute to support the Accounting & Finance department on an interim basis. This post is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day and monthly processes for fixed asset & lease accounting.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a team within central government. This temporary role, based in London, focuses on delivering accurate financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

We are looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join a professional organisation in Slough on a temporary basis. This role focuses on delivering accurate financial reports and ensuring proper financial management within the accounting and finance department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Financial Accountant to this leading Government body that focuses on financial services. The role will provide financial control and reporting for over £240bn of investments.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Temp Capital Accountant to join our Public Sector client in Cardiff on an initial 3 month temp role. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage capital projects and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

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.

A hands-on local government accountant leading statutory reporting, controls, and team support.

This temporary Band 7 Management Accountant role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to financial planning and reporting in the public sector. The successful candidate will support the Accounting & Finance department in delivering accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders

We are seeking an experienced Fixed Assets Accountant to join our finance team on a six-month contract based in Canary Wharf. This newly established role is critical to supporting the government's accounting requirements for the 2025/26 financial year, specifically focusing on the revaluation of fixed assets in compliance with HM Revenue & Customs guidelines.

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.

The Project Support Finance Officer will play a key role in supporting financial processes and reporting within the Finance department. This temporary position in the public sector is based in London and is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial operations.

The Head of Management Accounts will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities within the public sector. This role in Liverpool requires strong leadership skills and an in-depth understanding of accounting and finance processes.

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.

The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in Finance working closely with the Senior FBP to manage external contracts finances with 3rd party organisations.

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.

I am recruiting on behalf of my client who are looking for an AR Team Leader to join them on a temporary, full time basis (up until April)

The role is paying up to £38,000 and offers hybrid working (50/50 split between home and office working)

The Finance Assistant role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a background in accounting and finance to contribute to the financial services industry. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to manage financial processes effectively.

This opportunity places you at the forefront of a historic institutional transformation: the implementation of a new, state-of-the-art financial system. With the commencement of the implementation phase this winter and a planned transition to live operation in the 2027/28 financial year, you will be integral to a major organisational and fiscal overhaul.

Provide financial insight and support to budget managers to drive informed decisions and effective resource management.

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.

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.

This temporary role as a Payroll Systems Lead in the public sector involves overseeing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with relevant policies. Based in London, the role requires expertise in payroll processes and system implementation(Oracle Fusion)

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 Finance Business Partner will play a key role in providing financial insights and guidance to support decision-making within the business services industry. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive performance and ensure accurate financial reporting.

My client is looking for Accounts Payable Assistant to work as a member of the central Finance Department at Farnham, to carry out a variety of Accounts Payable duties. This will include; processing and resolving queries in relation to supplier invoices & staff expenses and associated weekly payments and reconciliation of supplier statements.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring finance related tasks are effectively completed. You will have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload effectively, have excellent organisational and administrative skills, maintain confidentiality, remain calm under pressure and use tact and discretion when dealing with people.

The Retirement Proposition Manager will play a vital role in overseeing and developing retirement propositions, ensuring they align with the public sector's needs and expectations. This position requires expertise in finance and pensions to deliver effective solutions and contribute to the organisation's goals.