Accounting jobs in Public Sector

This role supports senior finance leaders by managing financial reporting, accounts payable, and compliance processes while helping to strengthen financial governance and culture across the organisation. It involves leading on annual accounts, overseeing audits, ensuring timely payments, and providing technical accounting advice to maintain strong financial controls and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a diligent Management Accountant to join a reputable organisation on the south coast. This role requires expertise in Accounting & Finance to provide essential financial support and analysis.

The role of Systems Accountant requires a skilled professional to manage and optimise financial systems, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Based in County Durham, this fixed-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational goals.

This key Government agency is currently looking to recruit a Qualified Financial Accountant - Accounts Receivable to undertake the production of monthly, interim and full year accounts, as well as being responsible for the Accounts Receivable function for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The role can be based in their Head Office in London, or at locations based in Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, Manchester and Darlington.

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support the month-end process, management reporting, and financial analysis. This role offers broad exposure across the finance function and the opportunity to develop into a fully rounded management accountant.

This Senior Financial Accountant role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and manage financial reporting within the public sector in Cambridge. The position is suited to a professional with strong technical accounting expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality financial services.

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 exciting Junior Management Accountant role within the Education Industry focuses on supporting financial operations and reporting. The position is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in accounting and a passion for accuracy and efficiency.

Lead the HRA, housing budgets, revenue monitoring, and year-end accounts, requiring strong local government housing finance expertise and close partnership with senior housing leaders.

As the Strategic Finance Business Partner you will be working closely with complex and high-profile business areas to ensure financial governance, accurate forecasts, effective budget management and accurate classification of spend, in line with accounting and government standards.

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.

We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join a public sector organisation in Newcastle. This temporary role requires expertise in payroll processing and a strong understanding of accounting and finance practices.

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the Education sector. The organisation is dedicated to excellence in financial management within the accounting and finance department.

We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our Accounting & Finance team in Sutton. You will be responsible for managing customer accounts, chasing outstanding payments, and ensuring invoices are processed and recorded accurately.

We are seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial guidance and support within the not for profit sector. This temporary role is based in Southampton and requires a strong background in accounting and finance.

Join a busy retail organisation as a Finance Assistant based in Slough, supporting the accounting and finance department with key operational tasks. This role offers the chance to build valuable skills in a fast-paced environment.

My client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to deliver insightful financial analysis and support effective decision-making across its campuses. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and providing accurate management information to ensure financial targets are achieved.

The Finance Business Partner will provide strategic financial insights and support to the accounting and finance department and other non finance departments. This temporary role in South West London requires a professional with strong financial acumen and a collaborative approach to ensure the day to to day operations stay on track.

The role of Credit Controller requires a detail-oriented individual to manage credit and debt recovery processes effectively. Based on the south coast, this temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to support financial operations in a well-established organisation.

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.

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 Part Time Finance Assistant professional to contribute to a respected organisation within the Not For Profit industry. The role is based 10 mins outside Thatcham and requires expertise in managing invoices and payments in a temporary capacity.

You are in the office each day of the 3 days you will be working but which days those are, is flexible.

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.

The FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting financial planning and analysis within the business. This position, based in Poole, requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

This is an newly created opportunity for a skilled technical Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in overseeing the Management Accounting and technical Financial Accounting team within the organisation.

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.

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 Interim Finance Director role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in financial leadership within then public sector industry. This temporary position in the Central Belt involves overseeing financial operations and providing strategic insights at a senior management level.