Accountant jobs in Public Sector

As a Capital Accountant you will play a pivotal role in managing and reporting on capital projects and fixed assets. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your accounting expertise to a meaningful organisation in Maidenhead.

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join a leading organisation in the insurance industry. This role, based in Leeds, focuses on delivering financial analysis, budget management, and supporting strategic decision-making.

As the Principal Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in providing financial leadership, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring high-quality financial services across the organisation. This is a senior position where you will manage a skilled team, deputise for the Head of Finance when needed, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on a wide range of financial and policy matters.

Take strategic ownership of financial operations, providing leadership across Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, and Exchequer Services.

My client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join their Accounting & Finance department on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, developing, and analysing key financial information to ensure that an organisation's management makes well-informed decisions.

We are seeking a dedicated Schools Accountant for a pivotal role within the Accounting & Finance department. This public sector role requires a skilled professional who can manage financial activities in a school environment with precision and efficiency.

Interim Financial Accountant for a Local Authority based in London, 2 days on site per week. Contract is for an initial 3 months paying £450-£500. Support the authority with closedown and final accounts

Michael Page Finance is delighted to be partnering with a respected and long-established organisation operating within the health and social care sector, with a strong charitable foundation and a deep-rooted commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

This temporary role as a Financial Accountant in the public sector offers an exciting opportunity to manage key financial operations and deliver accurate reporting. Based in White City, this position requires expertise in accounting and finance to support organisational goals effectively

The Interim Principal Accountant role in the public sector focuses on delivering critical financial management and reporting within the Accounting & Finance department. This temporary position in the North East is ideal for professionals with strong technical accounting skills and a commitment to supporting public services

An Interim Financial Accountant - Leasing is required to support my Public Sector in Cardiff.

The Payroll Coordinator will oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments within the public sector. This temporary role in Sunderland requires attention to detail and familiarity with payroll systems.

The Finance Business Partner will provide financial insight and support to key stakeholders, ensuring sound financial decision-making within the public sector. This role requires expertise in accounting and finance to drive operational efficiency and achieve strategic goals.

The Payroll Officer will manage the end-to-end payroll while focusing on auditing, compliance, and process improvements rather than manual payroll processing. You'll be reporting directly to the Systems and Payroll Manager and working as part of a supportive and collaborative team

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Qualified Finance Manager to join a well established organisation based in South Manchester.

Leading Public Sector body are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

To provide finance business partnering support to a specific portfolio within the organisation. This may involve supporting both Business As Usual (BAU) and Change portfolios. The role is central to the relationship between the Force budget holders and leaders and the finance function.

The Strategic Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing financial insight and strategic advice to support decision-making within the local authority. Based in South West London, this temporary position requires a strong accounting and finance background to drive effective resource allocation along with a strong local authority finance background.

Our client, a public sector organisation in Derbyshire, is looking to recruit an accounts assistant for an immediate start opportunity based in Ripley. For the right person, this may become a permanent role.

The purpose of the Interim Payroll Manager position will be to be responsible for the overall management and execution of payroll services, including oversight and leadership of a large payroll team, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.

The Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting the accounting and finance functions within a not-for-profit organisation. This position in Birmingham involves analysing financial data and providing insights to aid decision-making.

An exceptional opportunity for a Finance Manager looking to bring their expertise to a challenging yet rewarding healthcare setting. The successful candidate will manage financial operations in our Accounting & Finance department.

Our client is looking for a Payroll Manager

An interesting new opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to be responsible for uncovering and delivering cost efficiencies across the organisation. This Efficiency Finance Analyst role is a highly analytical position that supports strategic decision-making through data driven insights, efficiency reporting and proactive bench-marking. The role will be based at their London HQ.

Our client require a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a 12 month FTC. The successful candidate will provide analysis and value add insight through Financial reporting that provides assurance to key stakeholders.

A Part Time Finance Manager is needed to spearhead the Accounting & Finance department for a small company based in Oxford. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial operations and contributing to financial strategy.

This high profile London based organisation is currently looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to look after high profile Project and Programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with excellent analytical and communication skills to develop their career.

The Interim Finance Director will oversee the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring efficient financial management and compliance within the public sector. This temporary role requires an experienced professional with strong expertise in accounting and finance.

This interim Finance Director position in Swindon is an exciting opportunity for an individual with solid experience in central government to lead the Accounting & Finance department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic thinking and a firm grasp of financial management.