Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: IT Service Transformation Analyst (AI & Copilot) Location: Leeds / Edinburgh (Hybrid - 40% office) Contract Type: 12 months - possibility for extension The Opportunity This role sits within a Service Transformation function focused on improving colleague support experiences across IT services. The team is responsible for optimising how employees raise requests, resolve IT issues, access knowledge, and interact with support teams. With the introduction of AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot , there is a major opportunity to...

Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions,...

Job Title: Lead Tax Manager Location: Hybrid can be based anywhere in the UK, with % attendance at a local office London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York (team locations include York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the Group, covering the organisation and its Arm s Length Bodies. The post holder acts as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and...

Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and...

Interim Senior Manager - SOX Implementation Day Rate: 600- 700 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 12-24 month programme Location: Hybrid Midlands We are supporting a major organisation in the industrial space embarking on a significant transformation programme to implement a US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant internal controls framework across the business. As part of this programme, we are building a specialist project team to design, document and implement SOX-compliant processes and controls across multiple business functions. This role will play a key part in shaping the internal control environment and ensuring the organisation is fully prepared for SOX compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the design and implementation of a SOX-compliant internal controls framework Reviewing and documenting key financial and operational processes Identifying risks and designing appropriate manual and automated controls Developing process...

Role : ESG Business / Systems Analyst Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 2-3 days per week on site required Duration : 12-month initial contract Rate : .00 via umbrella We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Business Analyst to support the delivery of a new ESG and Risk data platform. This role will sit between business and technology teams, helping to shape how sustainability and risk data is captured, structured and delivered for regulatory reporting. The position has a strong ESG focus, supporting initiatives linked to sustainability reporting,...

Interim Finance Manager Insurance merger integration Location: Hybrid / Office 12 month ASAP Start About the Role Critical interim opportunity to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, and finance teams. You'll be the technical lead on business combination accounting, group consolidation, and merger integration planning under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency-UK. Key Responsibilities Lead technical accounting for the merger including business combination accounting, acquisition accounting, goodwill, fair value adjustments, and consolidation treatment under FRS 102/FRS 103 Consolidate multiple trial balances into group financial model, performing intercompany eliminations and accounting policy adjustments Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees...

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for you to step into a pivotal senior leadership position as Interim Head of Financial Planning within Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. What you'll do: As Interim Head of Financial Planning, you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are...

A growing business based in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Finance / NetSuite Specialist to play a key role in the early-stage implementation of NetSuite . This is a hands-on, commercially focused contract role suited to a qualified accountant who understands ERP implementations and can confidently challenge external implementation partners to ensure the right solutions are delivered. The Opportunity The business is modernising its finance function, moving from a largely offline/manual system to a fully integrated NetSuite ERP environment. You will work closely with the Finance Director, who remains heavily involved in day-to-day operations and needs a trusted specialist to take ownership of the ERP workstream. Billing and revenue processes are currently complex and require streamlining - making revenue recognition experience particularly valuable. Key Responsibilities Act as the internal NetSuite subject matter expert during early-stage implementation Challenge...

Role : TPM QA Lead Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : London, 2-3 days per week Duration : 12-month contract Rate : .00 A leading global financial services organisation is looking for an experienced TPM QA Lead (Assistant Vice President level) to support the quality assurance of a Third-Party Management (TPM) platform within a large-scale technology and risk environment. This is a hands-on QA leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring quality across complex workflows, integrations, and regulatory-driven systems. You will work closely with product, engineering, vendor...

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Responsible AI Lead Location: London / Bristol / Leeds / Edinburgh Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Role Overview At an exciting stage of scaling artificial intelligence across the organisation, we are seeking a Responsible AI expert to join a central AI Centre of Excellence within the Data & Analytics function. This is a hands-on senior role focused on enabling the responsible adoption of AI across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Responsible AI governance,...

Conversation Designer London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) 600 per day (via umbrella) 6-month contract We're supporting a leading UK financial services organisation undergoing an exciting period of digital evolution. As part of this journey, they're looking for an experienced Conversation Designer to shape intuitive, human-centred conversational experiences across digital channels. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about crafting clear, natural, and customer-friendly dialogue - someone who understands how to turn complex processes into seamless, supportive interactions. The Role You'll be responsible for designing end-to-end conversational journeys across chatbot and messaging platforms, ensuring interactions feel simple, engaging, and aligned to brand tone of voice. Working closely with Product, UX, Content, and Engineering teams, you'll help create digital conversations that genuinely improve customer experience - reducing friction, increasing clarity, and...

UX Designer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As an Interaction Designer, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to improve customer acquisition and optimize onboarding journeys. You will work closely with a Content Designer and a Design Researcher, collaborating daily with Product Owners and Engineers to shape solutions that meet user needs and business goals. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and enhance user interactions for our public website and mobile platforms. Focus on improving the onboarding experience for new customers, ensuring a streamlined and engaging process. Optimize existing onboarding journeys, addressing pain points and enhancing user satisfaction. Utilize a design library to create and maintain screens, ensuring...

Senior Data Centre Consultant London, UK (Hybrid/Flexible Working) We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Data Centre Consultant to join our clients growing team in London. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their deep expertise in data centre design, construction, and project delivery to advise and guide our client across the full lifecycle of data centre development. As a Senior Data Centre Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping critical data centre strategies, from initial concept through to successful implementation. You will be instrumental in translating client needs into robust, scalable, and efficient data centre solutions, ensuring best practices are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Consulting & Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their business objectives and translating them into technical data centre requirements....

ETL Integration Engineer (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 Overview As an Assistant Vice President, you will play a crucial role in translating requirements into technical ETL designs, ensuring that our data processes are efficient, compliant, and optimized for performance. You will collaborate closely with Compliance and Operations teams, contributing to our ongoing success by mitigating risks and enhancing our IT infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Translate requirements and data mapping documents into technical ETL designs. Create and review high-level design solutions. Conduct technical walkthroughs of amended DataStage ETL solutions for peer reviews. Develop, enhance, and maintain ETL code following JRIA best practices. Create and execute unit testing plans;...