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  • Payroll Administrator

    Warwick
    Interim
    £22,000 - £24,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join a respected organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The role is based in Warwick and involves managing payroll processes with precision and efficiency.

    • Flexible 30-hour hybrid 6 months FTC with immediate impact in a supportive team.
    • Work closely with Payroll Systems leadership on critical projects.
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  • Accounts Receivable Team Leader

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £38,000 - £39,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to lead the day-to-day income function, ensuring the accurate collection, allocation and reporting of income while maintaining strong financial controls. Managing a small team, you will drive process improvements, support key stakeholders, and oversee housing income, credit control, banking and reconciliation activities.

    • Lead and develop a key finance function
    • Enjoy flexible hybrid working and excellent benefits
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  • Interim Senior Accountant

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £440 - £450 per day

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Senior Accountant to join a public sector organisation in Manchester. The role involves managing key financial responsibilities while offering flexibility through hybrid working arrangements.

    • Interim Senior Accountant Opportunity
    • Public Sector organisation in Manchester
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  • Interim Finance Business Partner

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £46,000 - £48,000 per year

    The Interim Finance Business Partner will play a crucial role in providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and ensuring effective financial management within the public sector. This temporary position is ideal for someone who has worked in a Finance Business Partner role previously

    • New Long Term Interim Finance Business Partner Opportunity
    • Public Sector Organisation in Central Manchester
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  • Interim Accountant - Fully remote

    Galashiels
    Interim
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year
    Remote

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Interim Accountant to play a pivotal role within the Higher Education sector. The position requires strong expertise in accounting and finance to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.

    • Interim Accountant
    • Remote role - monthly travel to the office
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  • Finance Executive

    Docklands
    Temporary
    £17 - £19 per hour

    The Finance Executive will play a vital role within the accounting and finance department, ensuring the accounts payable, accounts receivable expenses mailboxes are monitored daily This temporary position in London offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the public sector.

    • Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office
    • 3-6 month position with possible extension
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  • Finance Manager - Property

    Coventry
    Permanent

    To provide strategic input on the long term financial plans for the Property part of the business, including long term investment strategy in our customers homes

    • Hybrid working
    • Up to £80,233pa + bens
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  • Pensions Scheme Specialist

    Brighton
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £63,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity to join the public sector as a Pensions Scheme Specialist, where you will play a key role in overseeing and improving governance frameworks within the pensions industry. Based in Brighton, this role will allow you to utilise your expertise in accounting and finance while contributing to the success of a vital department.

    • Pensions
    • Governance
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  • Finance Liaison Officer

    Birmingham
    Temporary

    To assist the Head of Finance & Procurement and Finance Manager in providing a full

    and quality financial management service to the Chief Executive Officer and all Budget

    Managers within the service.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Long Term Temporary Contract
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  • Principal Accountant

    England
    Temporary
    £25 - £48 per hour

    The Principal Accountant will play a critical role in managing and overseeing financial operations within the healthcare sector. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of accounting practices and the ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations.

    • Principal Accountant - Immediate Start £25.48 per hour
    • 4 Month Contract Hybrid Working - NHS London
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  • Accountancy Officer

    London
    Temporary
    £17 - £19 per hour

    The Accountancy Officer will play a key role in supporting financial processes within the public sector. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure effective financial management in the housing department.

    • Directly improve housing services for local residents
    • Gain strong public sector finance experience
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  • Senior Finance Planning Analyst

    Coventry
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    To provide excellent, accurate and relevant financial information to customers, with a key focus on financial planning

    • Hybrid working - typically 1 day office based (potentially every fourtnight)
    • Up to £65,000pa + bens
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Assistant Accountant

    Guildford
    Temporary
    £38,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Assistant Accountant will play an essential role in supporting the Accounting department within the Public Sector. This role, based in Guildford, focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with budget management.

    • Are you looking to work for a large not for profit organisation?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance department.
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