Accountant jobs in Public Sector

We are seeking a meticulous and organised Accountant to join a reputable public sector organisation in Winsford. This role focuses on delivering accurate financial management and reporting within the accounting and finance department.

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.

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.

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.

The Lead Financial Accountant will oversee the financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards. This role in the Not For Profit- Education sector requires strong technical accounting expertise and attention to detail to deliver accurate financial results.

This temporary Financial Accountant role in the Public Sector focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance team to maintain effective financial controls.

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.

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

To provide an efficient and professional management accounting service to Departments within the Divisions/Directorates and the Trust. The postholder will be responsible for producing reports, projections and analysis and will liaise with budget holders and other managers to generate "intelligence" to support forecasting and the medium term business planning process.

This role seeks a Financial Accountant specialising in trusts and investments to provide expert financial oversight within a renowned academic institute. Based in Oxford, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate accounting and compliance for financial activities.

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.

This temporary Finance Business Partner role is for a Local Authority in London providing strategic financial guidance and support. The position requires expertise in Housing finance to help drive informed decision-making and help drive towards the Authority's objectives.

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 Transactional Finance Assistant will support the Accounting & Finance department with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the Business Services industry. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to work on the south coast on a hybrid basis.

A large public sector organisation is seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to join its Corporate Finance team on a six-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic financial planning and performance improvement in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

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.

Working for a very well respected and national government public services provider you will be responsible for managing the transactional accounts and payroll as well as being trained up to deputise for the Finance Manager in their absence.

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.

This leading Arm's Length Body (ALB) is currently looking to recruit a Qualified Accountant for a Business Finance Manager role. The position will allow the successful person to join the finance leadership team and oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and cash flow reporting.

The Retirement Proposition Manager will play a vital role in overseeing and developing retirement propositions, ensuring they align with the public sector's needs and expectations. This position requires expertise in finance and pensions to deliver effective solutions and contribute to the organisation's goals.

The Transactional Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the accounting and finance department. This temporary position, based in Southampton offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to transactional finance operations in a hybrid working environment.

Our client is looking for a Payroll Manager

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.

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.

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.

This exciting opportunity as a Finance Business Partner involves supporting strategic decision-making through financial planning and analysis. The role is based in Oxford and requires expertise in accounting and finance within the education sector.

The Financial Controller role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and oversee accounting operations within a renowned academic institution. Based in Oxford, this permanent position requires a detail-oriented professional to manage financial processes and reporting effectively.

The Senior Finance Business Partner role involves providing financial expertise and strategic guidance within a public sector organisation. This temporary position in London requires strong accounting and finance knowledge to support decision-making processes.