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  • Interim Public Sector Accountant

    Liverpool
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Financial Accountant within the public sector involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with established accounting standards. This temporary position in Liverpool requires a detail oriented professional with accounting expertise.

    • Hybrid working
    • Starting as a 4 month contract
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  • Credit Controller

    Manchester
    Interim
    £30,000 - £32,500 per year

    The role of Credit Controller in the public sector involves managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Based in Manchester, this 12 month fixed-term opportunity requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

    • 12 month fixed term Credit controller
    • Immediate start - Hybrid working 2 days office/ 3 days wfh
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  • Finance Business Partner

    International
    Permanent
    £55,794 - £60,855 per year

    The role of Finance Business Partner in the public sector is an exciting opportunity to provide financial insights and support to key stakeholders. This position in Maidstone will see you play a vital role in driving financial strategies and ensuring optimal resource allocation.

    • Finance Business Partner required for Kent based Local Authority
    • CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA qualified accountant
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  • Property Data & Credit Control Assistant

    West End
    Temporary
    £300 - £420 per day

    The Property Data & Credit Control Assistant role involves managing property data and assisting with credit control processes to ensure efficient financial operations. This temporary position requires strong attention to detail and organisational skills to support the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Gain valuable public sector experience
    • Earn a competitive daily rate
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  • Property Accountant

    London
    Temporary
    £310 - £379 per day

    The Property Accountant role involves managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for property-related transactions within the business services industry. This temporary position in London is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking to contribute effectively to a professional environment.

    • Contributing to a service that supports millions of people's daily lives.
    • Strong career development opportunities.
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  • West Kent Housing Association - Interim Payroll Specialist

    Sevenoaks
    Temporary
    £14 - £18 per hour

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Interim Payroll Specialist to join the accounting and finance department within the property industry. Based in Sevenoaks, this temporary role focuses on efficiently managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

    • Ongoing Temporary Position
    • Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
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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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  • Finance Manager

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £49,000 - £50,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and reporting within the public sector.

    The role is based in Nottingham and offers a challenging and rewarding environment in the accounting and finance department.

    • Permanent opportunity with hybrid working.
    • Fantastic benefits package.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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