Interim Group Consolidation Accountant 500 per day Immediate Start Until March 2027 Hybrid- 3 Days Onsite Gleeson Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Interim Group Consolidation Accountant for an immediate start with a large, fast paced organisation in Leicester. This exciting and challenging assignment is due to run until March 2027 with potential for extension. Working within a busy group finance function, you will play a key role in delivering accurate group reporting, monthly consolidations and statutory accounts within a complex, multi-entity environment. Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management account and forecast consolidations. Lead half-year and year-end statutory consolidations. Manage reserves, including intercompany dividends and merger reserves. Prepare Audit Committee papers and support financial governance. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements. Key Requirements: Qualified...

Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit) We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise. This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding. Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required Duration: 6 months (day rate) Reports to the Chief Financial Officer Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35) Responsibilities: Tax: Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend;...

Payroll Specialist - EMEA IMMEDIATE / URGENT START Initial 6-Month Contract £300-£400 per day - Inside IR35 Remote - UK We are urgently seeking an experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist for an initial 6-month contract. Strong, hands-on German payroll experience is essential. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end German payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Support payroll delivery across additional EMEA countries. Manage payroll inputs, validations, reconciliations and reporting. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers. Resolve payroll queries and support statutory processes. About You: Strong German payroll experience is essential. Solid knowledge of German payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Experience with Austria, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, Belgium and/or the Netherlands is highly desirable. Previous multi-country/EMEA payroll experience. Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced...

Product Owner (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bristol Harbourside or Edinburgh (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Our client, a prominent organisation within the banking sector, is seeking a highly skilled Product Owner to spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing customer journeys through the integration of automation and artificial intelligence. This role is pivotal in articulating the product value, driving business outcomes, and ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions that align with the organisation's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage journey outcomes, ensuring a focus beyond mere backlog maintenance. Drive discovery processes to challenge and improve existing workflows and methodologies. Prioritise product features using Objectives and Key Results...

AI Governance Analyst (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Purpose The AI Governance Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the EMEA's AI Governance function as the Bank scales its use of artificial intelligence across business lines. Demand for AI governance, risk assessment, and oversight continues to grow rapidly, while key governance components and operational processes are still being embedded. This role provides essential operational and administrative support to ensure AI initiatives are reviewed, documented, and governed in a timely, compliant and risk-aware manner. Key Responsibilities: Manage the intake of AI use cases, ensuring submissions are complete, high-quality, and routed appropriately for review. Provide initial guidance to stakeholders with varying levels...

Visual Designer (Contract) Duration: 3 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Bristol/Manchester/Leeds/Hybrid (2 days per week in any of these sites) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Visual Designer, you will play a vital role in bringing our digital experiences to life. Your creativity will shine as you transform ideas into compelling visuals, ensuring that human needs remain at the forefront of every project. You will work closely with interaction designers, researchers, content writers, and strategists, contributing to a multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to solving real customer problems. Key Responsibilities: Creative Problem Solving: Utilize your creative thinking to simplify complex problems and create visually engaging solutions. Design Production Assets: Craft infographics, logos, and other design elements that enhance our...

Cash Transactions Manager - Interim - Hybrid Role Purpose The Cash Transactions Manager will be responsible for managing and optimising cash, liquidity and working capital across the Group's multiple entities. The role will provide accurate cash visibility and forecasting while driving improvements in cash conversion through effective management of Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and Work in Progress (WIP). The role will work closely with Finance, Operations and senior stakeholders to improve cash performance, strengthen treasury controls and deliver process improvements. Key Responsibilities Own Group-wide cash management, including daily and weekly cash positioning across entities, banks and currencies. Develop and maintain rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts , identifying liquidity risks and funding requirements. Monitor and improve working capital performance, including debtor days, creditor days and WIP. Lead initiatives to accelerate cash...