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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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  • Interim Accountant

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £47,500 - £52,500 per year

    This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Interim Accountant to contribute to the public sector in Leeds. The successful candidate will oversee critical financial tasks, ensuring compliance and accuracy in accounting and finance operations.

    • Exciting 6 month opportunity within an exceptional Public Sector organisation
    • Hybrid working and exceptional benefits
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  • Deputy Financial Accountant

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £235 - £270 per day

    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.

    • Immediate start required - interim position
    • Focus on Lease Accounting and Fixed Asset Accounting
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  • Financial Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £290 - £355 per day

    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.

    • Interim Financial Accountant
    • Initial 6 month contract
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  • Management accountant

    Slough
    Temporary
    £19 - £23 per hour

    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.

    • Temporary, hybrid role offering flexibility.
    • Immediate start.
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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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  • Service Charge Accountant

    Stoke on Trent
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £38,500 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Service Charge Accountant to play a key role in the accounting and finance department within the not-for-profit sector. The role involves managing service charge accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting in Stoke on Trent.

    • Immediate start
    • 6 month FTC
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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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  • Chief Finance Officer

    Sheffield
    Permanent
    £116,841 - £128,310 per year
    • Are you a CCAB or CIMA-qualified transformative leader with experience of shaping and delivering future strategy?
    • Do you have the expertise to fulfil the statutory Chief Finance Officer role, acting as a trusted advisor to the South Yorkshire Police Chief Constable and Senior Command team?
    • Pivotal senior leadership position, trusted advisor to the Chief Constable
    • S151 Officer, ensuring long-term financial sustainability & transparency
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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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  • 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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  • Head of Management Accounts

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

    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.

    • 12 month fixed term contract
    • Excellent benefits and flexible working options
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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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  • Finance Business Partner

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £52,000 per year

    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.

    • Newly created role - perfect for a 1st time mover
    • Amazing pan Wales organisation offering hybrid working
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £48,000 - £52,000 per year

    This Finance Business Partner role in the public sector requires expertise in accounting and finance to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing financial insights and ensuring effective budget management in the Manchester office.

    • 12 month contract for a Finance Business Partner
    • Commercial Public Sector Organisation in Central Manchester
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  • Financial Reporting Manager

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

    We are seeking a meticulous Financial Reporting Manager to oversee and enhance financial reporting processes within the public sector. This role is based in Sheffield and requires a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

    • Permanent role based in Sheffield
    • Hybrid working available
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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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  • 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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  • Accounts Payable Assistant

    Farnham
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    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.

    • Are you looking to work for a welcoming University?
    • A great opportunity to join a growing team!
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  • Finance Assistant

    Woking
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £28,000 per year

    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.

    • Are you looking to working within the education sector?
    • A great opportunity within the finance team.
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  • Head of Forensic Investigations

    London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Head of Forensic Investigations will lead teams which oversee and manage complex financial investigations. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and uphold professional standards.

    • Conduct forensic investigations following reports of professional misconduct.
    • Hybrid working. 10% London weighting allowance
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  • Business Finance Manager - Leading Arm's Length Body

    South West London
    Permanent
    £69,000 - £74,000 per year

    This leading Arm's Length Body (ALB) is currently looking to recruit a Qualified Accountant for a Business Finance Manager role. The position will allow the successful person to join the finance leadership team and oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and cash flow reporting.

    • Qualified Accountant
    • An exciting opportunity to make impact in a key national organisation
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  • Assistant Credit Controller

    City of London
    Temporary
    £191 - £201 per day

    The Assistant Credit Controller will play a key role working in this accounting and finance team within the public sector. This temporary role in London requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing financial tasks.

    • Huge & diverse workforce of over 5,000 employees
    • Well established public sector organisation
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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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