Accountant jobs in London

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Officer to support key financial operations within the public sector. The role is based in London and involves assisting with accounting and finance responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a newly created role, working for one of the UK's largest commercial real estate businesses. This is an all-encompassing role, taking ownership of the financial reporting on behalf of a newly awarded global client account. You will act as the finance lead for the account globally, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, forecasting accuracy and commercial insight across a complex, multi-region operation.

The Finance Assistant role in London is all about helping the accounting team with day-to-day financial tasks that keep the business running smoothly. You'll be focused on maintaining accurate records, processing transactions and supporting the wider finance operations.

A hands-on Payroll Manager role responsible for delivering accurate, end-to-end UK payroll while managing a small team and maintaining strong financial controls. The position works closely with HR and Finance, requiring a diplomatic but assertive approach to ensure deadlines, data accuracy, and continuous process improvements are achieved.

As a Commercial Finance Manager in the technology and telecoms industry, you'll oversee financial planning and analysis to support business decisions. Your role will be essential in ensuring the company's financial health and providing insights to drive growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to oversee the accounting and finance operations within the Media & Agency industry. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure smooth financial management and reporting.

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of invoices and payments. This role in the business services industry is based in London and requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for any experienced accountants that are looking to take full ownership for an accounting function. You'll be working as the businesses first finance hire, meaning you will be given the power to implement new controls and efficiencies to ensure best practice across the reporting cycle. You'll report into the company directors in a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

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.

This role leads the development and execution of group-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis for a complex international organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will build a best-in-class FP&A function that supports growth, transformation, investment decisions, and board-level reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Service Charge Analyst to join the Social Housing sector in London. The role requires expertise in accounting to ensure accurate service charge management and compliance.

The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance within the property sector. This permanent position in London requires a results-oriented professional with expertise in accounting and finance.

The Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee payroll processing and employee benefits administration to ensure compliance and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in payroll systems and a strong understanding of benefits management within the transport & distribution industry.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering regular interaction with the CFO and significant influence over the finance agenda. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing global reporting, strengthening governance, and positioning the finance function as a strategic partner to the wider business.

The OTC Process Lead will play a vital role in overseeing and optimising the order-to-cash process within the accounting and finance function of a property-focused organisation. This permanent position is based in London and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to operational efficiency.

A Strategic Finance role focused on supporting projects through forecasting, business cases, financial modelling, and performance analysis. The role partners with stakeholders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support investment and transformation decisions.

The Interim Financial Controller role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance within the professional services industry. This position is based in London and requires strong expertise in accounting and finance.

Based in London, the Senior Commercial Finance Manager will guide a high‑profile finance function and act as a trusted commercial partner within this public sector organisation's Urban Real Estate business. This role offers significant visibility, influence at JV Board level, and the opportunity to develop a talented team while steering the financial direction of a landmark portfolio.

The Service Charge Officer will support the accounting and finance team in managing service charge accounts within the not-for-profit sector. This temporary position in London requires excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of financial processes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a leading organisation in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. The role involves ensuring compliance, evaluating risks, and implementing effective internal controls within the Accounting & Finance department.

The role of Expenses Specialist (Travel & Entertainment) involves managing and processing expenses within the accounting and finance department of a financial services organisation. Based in London, this temporary opportunity offers a chance to contribute to efficient expense handling in a professional setting.

The Accounts Assistant will support the finance function, assisting with reconciliations, accurate record‑keeping, and financial reporting while ensuring strong controls and regulatory compliance.

Seeking a diligent, detail-oriented Finance Business Partner for a Finance department focused on Customer Service. This individual will be responsible for establishing a customer-care culture with a focus on value for money, ensuring that budget holders and managers understand and providing expert guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and other financial concerns.

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 AR & Banking Specialist role offers an excellent opportunity to manage accounts receivable and banking processes within the industrial/manufacturing sector. Based in London, this position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills to ensure smooth financial operations.

The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth processes and accurate reporting to support decision-making. Based in London, this role plays a key part in driving financial strategy within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

As an Interim Head of FP&A in the technology sector, based in London, you'll oversee financial planning and analysis to support key business decisions. This temporary role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to ensure the organisation runs efficiently and effectively.

This Liquidity Regulatory Reporting role in London focuses on ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for regulatory purposes within the financial services industry. You'll play a key part in supporting compliance and contributing to the smooth functioning of the accounting and finance department.

SOX Tester and Financial Controls (equivalent senior manager level - sole contributor)
Qualified accountant
From Big 4 or Top 60 Practice auditing FS clients (banks, commodities, brokerage, investment banks, traders), strong SOX

As a Finance Administrator in London within the financial services industry, you'll handle a range of tasks to support the smooth running of the accounting and finance department. From managing invoices to assisting with reconciliations, your work will play a key role in keeping operations on track.