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  • Property Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £310 - £379 per day

    The Property Accountant role involves managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for property-related transactions within the business services industry. This temporary position in London is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking to contribute effectively to a professional environment.

    • Contributing to a service that supports millions of people's daily lives.
    • Strong career development opportunities.
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  • Financial Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £450 - £520 per day

    This temporary Financial Accountant role within the public sector is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to the Accounting & Finance department. The position focuses on providing financial expertise and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

    • Interim Financial Accountant
    • £450-£520 per day
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  • Senior Management Accountant

    Solihull
    Temporary
    £350 - £350 per day

    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.

    • Immediate start
    • c£350 per day
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  • ERP Finance Analyst, Systems Accountant

    City of London
    Interim
    £550 - £600 per day

    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.

    • Interim Systems Accountant/Analyst
    • £550-£600 Per Day
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  • Interim Public Sector Accountant

    Liverpool
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    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.

    • Hybrid working
    • Starting as a 4 month contract
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  • Transformation Programme - Project Manager

    Birmingham
    Temporary
    £650 - £650 per day

    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.

    • 6 month contract with potential to extend
    • Mainly remote working - min 2 days per month office based
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  • Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager

    London
    Temporary
    £350 - £400 per day

    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.

    • Assistant Finance Manager
    • Hybrid working
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  • Interim Assistant Director of Finance and Commercial

    Manchester
    Temporary

    An experienced Assistant Director of Finance and Commercial is required to lead financial planning, reporting, governance, and commercial activity within a complex, high-profile organisation. This interim role will act as the organisation's senior finance lead, providing strategic advice to the Executive Team while ensuring robust financial control and operational delivery.

    • Leading financial strategy and governance in a complex public body
    • Broad remit across finance, procurement and estates, driving improvement
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  • Finance Manager

    London
    Temporary
    £600 - £700 per day

    The Finance Manager role in the public sector is a temporary opportunity, focusing on managing ERP implementation projects, financial operations, tax and ensuring compliance with policies. This position offers a chance to contribute to a key organisation's accounting and finance department.

    • Interim Finance Manager - Home Based Day Rate: 600-700
    • Long Term Contract Expiring March 2028 Large Central Government Organisation
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Manchester
    Interim
    £56,000 - £56,000 per year

    The Finance BP role in the public sector involves providing strategic financial guidance and support to key stakeholders within the organisation. This position requires a strong background in accounting and finance to ensure effective budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

    • Immediate start with our Public sector organisation
    • Hybrid working in Manchester city centre. 5 month initial FTC.
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  • West Kent Housing Association - Interim Payroll Specialist

    Sevenoaks
    Temporary
    £14 - £18 per hour

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Interim Payroll Specialist to join the accounting and finance department within the property industry. Based in Sevenoaks, this temporary role focuses on efficiently managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

    • Ongoing Temporary Position
    • Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
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  • Credit Controller

    Manchester
    Interim
    £30,000 - £32,500 per year

    The role of Credit Controller in the public sector involves managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Based in Manchester, this 12 month fixed-term opportunity requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

    • 12 month fixed term Credit controller
    • Immediate start - Hybrid working 2 days office/ 3 days wfh
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  • Finance Business Partner

    International
    Permanent
    £55,794 - £60,855 per year

    The role of Finance Business Partner in the public sector is an exciting opportunity to provide financial insights and support to key stakeholders. This position in Maidstone will see you play a vital role in driving financial strategies and ensuring optimal resource allocation.

    • Finance Business Partner required for Kent based Local Authority
    • CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA qualified accountant
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  • Property Data & Credit Control Assistant

    West End
    Temporary
    £300 - £420 per day

    The Property Data & Credit Control Assistant role involves managing property data and assisting with credit control processes to ensure efficient financial operations. This temporary position requires strong attention to detail and organisational skills to support the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Gain valuable public sector experience
    • Earn a competitive daily rate
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  • Head of Payroll

    Stratford
    Temporary
    £380 - £450 per day

    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.

    • Large public sector organisation
    • Exposure to a highly-recognisble brand
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  • Finance Analyst

    Coventry
    Permanent
    £45,500 - £53,700 per year

    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.

    • Hybrid working
    • Study support
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  • Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner - 13 month Fixed Term Contract

    London
    Interim
    £61,300 - £68,800 per year

    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.

    • Strategic Business Partner role
    • 13 month Fixed Term Contract
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  • Head of Business Partnering (Housing)

    London
    Temporary
    £600 - £880 per day

    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.

    • Head of Business Partnering Hybrid Working
    • Interim Position Day Rate: £ 600-800
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  • Accounts Assistant

    International
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £33,000 per year

    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.

    • Join a friendly team in a renowned Oxford college!
    • Work closely with the Accountant on transactional and month end tasks.
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  • Head of Finance

    Ipswich
    Permanent
    £63,000 - £67,800 per year

    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.

    • Shape financial strategy during Suffolk's major public service reform
    • Senior finance role with real influence, strong benefits, and added reward
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  • Finance Manager

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

    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.

    • Finance Manager Position
    • Salary £45,000 - £50,000
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  • Head of Finance

    City of London
    Temporary
    £50 - £660 per day

    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.

    • Head of Finance
    • £750 per day
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  • Temporary Finance Administrator

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £12 - £14 per hour

    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 chance to work in for a large business on a hybrid basis.
    • Must have strong administrative skills.
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  • Head of Financial Reporting, Group and Investments - Large Public Sector Organisation

    Hampshire
    Permanent
    £64,455 - £74,896 per year

    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.

    • Producing monthly and annual subsidiary accounts
    • Capital planning, forecasting and reporting
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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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