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  • Interim Financial Accountant

    Leeds
    Temporary
    £350 - £400 per day

    Financial Accountant in Leeds city centre. Lead key financial accounting activities including year‑end close, financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accountancy guide lines. You'll strengthen financial controls, support budgeting and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

    • 4 month + temporary role
    • Start ASAP
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  • Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC

    Cardiff
    Interim
    £50,000 - £59,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC will play a key role in delivering strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making within the public sector. Based in Pontypridd, this role requires a strong understanding of accounting and finance principles to drive performance and value.

    • 18m FTC for a fantastic organisation
    • make a real impact in this Public Sector organisation
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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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  • Legal Cashier

    High Wycombe
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £34,000 per year

    We are working with an organisation in the business services sector to recruit a Legal Cashier. This role offers the chance to join a well‑established finance team and play a key part in delivering accurate, compliant client accounting support.

    • An excellent opportunity to work for an established organisation
    • Located in High Wycombe, well-connected by public transport
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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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  • Head of Finance

    Cheshire
    Permanent
    £83,000 - £91,000 per year

    The Head of Finance will be the number one in finance and will lead all financial operations, financial strategy and the finance team. This role is based in Cheshire

    • Permanent Strategic Head of Finance Opportunity
    • Public Sector organisation with excellent benefits
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  • Finance Analyst

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £47,000 - £54,000 per year

    This role leads on the development of complex financial models and cost‑benefit analysis to support an organisation‑wide change programme. You will provide high‑quality reports, insights and challenge to senior teams, influencing strategic and operational decisions.

    • 12 month FTC
    • Great work environment, hybrid, flexible working
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  • Senior Payroll Manager (Technical Specialist)

    Glasgow
    Interim
    £48,768 - £59,606 per month (£585,216 - £715,272 per year)

    You will play a pivotal role in the strategic vision of the payroll and finance provision with the Head of Finance and Head of People within the public sector. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in accounting and finance, based in Glasgow

    • 4 month contract, starting asap Full time Office based in Glasgow
    • Great company to work with on a full payroll transformation
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  • Finance Business Partner

    England
    Temporary
    £540 - £660 per day

    We are seeking a Security Cleared Finance Business Partner to join a reputable organisation in the public sector.

    • Finance Business Partner - Security Cleared
    • Day Rate £540- 600 Public Sector
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  • Accounts payable clerk

    Ware
    Temporary
    £16 - £18 per hour

    The role of Accounts Payable Clerk in the property industry focuses on managing and processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This temporary position is based in ware and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy accounting and finance department.

    • Temporary to permanent position
    • Great company culture and team environment
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  • Payroll Technical Officer - Local Authority

    London
    Temporary
    £215 - £235 per day

    An exciting opportunity for a Payroll Technical Officer to work for this London based public sector organisation. The role will be managing payroll processes and compliance for over 4,000 staff.

    • Supporting the payroll operations for approximately 4000 staff.
    • Public Sector experience preferred
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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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  • Accounts Receivable Clerk

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Accounts Receivable Clerk will manage and maintain accurate financial records, focusing on processing and reconciling receivables. This permanent position in Southampton is ideal for someone with a background in accounting and finance within the not-for-profit sector.

    • Accounts Receivable Clerk Position
    • Salary £30,000 - £35,000
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  • Finance Manager - Temporary

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £20 - £23 per hour

    We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our client in Southampton on a temporary basis. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance, ensuring effective financial management and compliance.

    • Must be available to commit to a temporary role
    • Must have a strong FP&A background.
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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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  • Finance Manager

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £245 - £260 per day

    We are seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee and manage financial operations. This temporary role in Southampton offers an opportunity to contribute to accounting and finance functions effectively.

    • Immediate Start Required
    • Potential temp to perm
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  • Financial Controller

    South West London
    Interim
    £450 - £500 per day

    We are seeking a Financial Controller to manage and oversee financial operations. This temporary role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making.

    • Interim Financial Controller
    • 3-6 months
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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