136 Finance jobs in Luton

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger process from start to finish
• Take ownership of the invoicing process, including raising, matching, coding, and posting invoices
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries in a timely and professional manner
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting and regular financial meetings

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar transactional finance role
• Confidence to work independently and manage finance tasks across departments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Proficient in using accounting systems and Excel
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills  

Finance Assistant

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Administrator to join a small team within this genuinely lovely company in Welwyn Garden City.

As an Accounts Assistant, you must be able to multitask as you will be supporting three areas across this close-knit team.

Principle Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Some experience is desirable and ideally in the following areas:

• Purchase Ledger; checking and processing purchase orders and expenses.
• Sales Ledger; processing invoices
• Credit Control; Liaising with different teams to recover monies owed.
• Experience using Sage 200 would be an advantage but full training will be given.

General administrative and Clerical Support

• Provide general administrative and clerical support as required.
• Recording of staff holidays/sickness.
• Booking flights, hotels, hire cars, pool cars & train tickets when necessary.
• Monitor and order stationery as required.
• Processing mileage declarations.
• Car fleet administrative support.

Reception cover

• Liaise with the Receptionist to ensure the switchboard is manned at all times during office hours.
• Answer telephone, screen and direct calls.
• Greeting and looking after visitors (including providing refreshments during meetings).
• Covering incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Reception cover for lunchtimes, holidays & sickness.

Development Training Requirements

Continued development and training as required.

This is a lovely role within a corporate environment. They offer lots of perks and benefits including:

• Pension scheme
• Company savings schemes
• Relaxed dress code
• Day off for your birthday!

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy.

Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.

• Support the Collectables / Payables team with all administration processes and be SOX compliant.
• Processing and payment of employee expenses using in-house system.
• Processing supplier invoices through a scanning tool using 3-way match.
• Liaison with internal customers obtaining approval using Smartsheets for supplier invoices.
• Reconciliation of Vendor statements.
• Process all receipts and payments on all the Companies to the appropriate bank accounts.
• Process New Customer account forms and obtain a latest Credit Check through Experian.
• Process New Supplier account forms.
• Create Promise of Payments for all customers using Sidetrade.
• Update in house system with any new alerts received from Companies House.
• Provide Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable support where required.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are compliant with SOX and group policies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager  based in Milton Keynes to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis. 

Summary of the Finance Manager role 

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum 
Location: Milton Keynes 100% office-based
Type of Contract:  Permanent,
Hours: 37.5 hours working week

Responsibilities of the Finance Manager

• Report to the parent company in Europe so limited strategy & decision making.
• Prepare and submit UK and Irish VAT returns.
• Manage customs account paperwork.
• Maintenance of general and sub-ledgers, accounts receivable, payable and fixed asset table.
• Monthly payroll ledger.
• Liquidity planning.
• Year-end audit process.
• Monthly and annual profit and loss and balance sheet analysis. 
• Manage team of 2 staff.

Requirements for a successful Finance Manager

• Bachelor's degree or full ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience of Irish Intrastat & VAT essential
• Experience in Finance or Accounting, including budgeting, cost control and forecasting essential at a senior level.
• Experience of finance in the manufacturing/production/industrial sector is essential.
• Experience in profitability analysis, VAT returns and import / export.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Office 365 and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of managing a small team preferred.
• Strong analysis skills with experience controlling data and preparing reports. 

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**Thank you for your interest in the Finance Manager  role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. ** 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and reconcile daily banking transactions.
• Verify and post receipts and payments in the accounting system.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial policies and procedures are followed.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an Accounts Payable/Receivable role in a Local Authority or similar environment
• Strong understanding of financial principles and ERP systems, experience in Oracle Fusion applications is desirable
• Experience in cash management, including banking and reconciliations
• Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team

Finance Manager
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Salary: £60,000 – £0,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Finance Manager – About our client:

Our client is a long-established and fast-growing business that specialises in providing bespoke products to the UK Mobility sector. With over 25 years of success, the company has built a reputation for quality, service, and innovation in its field. As they continue to grow and modernise, they are now seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This senior role will work closely with their financial consultant and Managing Director to ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable.

Finance Manager – Details:

• Salary of £60, 0 – £7 000
• Bonus scheme
• Office-based in a sociable, open-plan environment
• Opportunity to lead a finance system upgrade project

Finance Manager – Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial reporting and present timely, accurate reports to senior management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis
• Manage and develop one Accounts Assistant
• Drive internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Lead the transition to Xero accounting software
• Liaise with the wider business and work cross-functionally to support strategic goals
• Operate as a key point of contact between the finance function and senior leadership

Finance Manager – What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industry-based finance roles
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of finance function
• Strong systems knowledge - experience implementing accounting software is highly desirable
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable working in a sociable, fast-paced office and balancing detail with big-picture strategy

If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your CV.

WGCCOMMPERM

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days.

Osborne Appointments is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract, and permanent placements. To stay updated with our recruitment activity, like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and sign up for free email job alerts on our website.

£10m+ family-run Ecommerce, Wholesale and Distribution business in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Seeks a Finance Manager/Financial Controller to oversee the day to day running of its finance team (Xero).

Reporting to the MD, this Finance Manager / Financial Controller role will include:

• Manage a team of 3 accounts ledger clerks
li>Manage the month-end process (Xero)
• Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Prepare VAT returns
• Stock reconciliations, liaising with the warehouse
• Revenue accounting, wholesale and ecommerce, EU and US.
• Ad hoc finance related tasks

Excellent local Finance Manager / Financial Controller opportunity in a successful business in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Finance Administrator

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Full time - Luton

Randstad are currently working in collaboration with a successful SME business in Stevenage. This busy, successful and expanding international business are seeking an accounts focused, organised and autonomous Finance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis to support the smooth running of a busy department.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Administrator includes:

• Strong customer service via phone and email
• Good numeracy and Excel experience - pivot tables, Vlookups, filters etc.
• Sage Line 50 Accounts
• Purchase and Sales Ledger work Record Credit Card expenditure matching receipts.
• Scanning and loading Supplier invoices on to Sage
• Managing the Aged Debt via calls and emails to customers.
• Preparing the Supplier Invoice Payment support for payment runs.
• Matching Bank Receipts and Payments to Sage invoices Check meter movements in the VMGR system for anomalies and correct them.

Key skills

• Sage Line 50
• Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger at least 5 years' experience and Excel Pivot tables, V look ups and analysis at least 3 years' experience.
• Credit control experience is also a must and has to be confident in chasing debt by email but also by telephone.

This is an immediately available opportunity for an Finance Administrator to join a successful and growing business at an exciting time.

If you are interested in the role of Finance Administrator please do not hesitate to apply today.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003