Accountant Contract Jobs in Reading
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Financial Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by London North West University Healthcare...
The Financial Accountant will deliver a high-quality financial accounting service to the Trust, focusing on cash managem...
- Rate £62,652 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Interim Financial Controller
Posted 4 days ago by Hays Accounts and Finance
The role of Interim Financial Controller involves leading the financial governance, reporting, compliance, and control f...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Reading, Oxfordshire, UK
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Junior Account Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Hexarad
The Junior Account Manager role at Hexarad involves engaging with healthcare leaders to support strategic hospital partn...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Posted 1 week ago by WORKBUZZ ANALYTICS LTD
The Sr Client Success Manager at WorkBuzz is responsible for managing and developing relationships with approximately 50...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Customer Success Onboarding Specialist (12 Month Contract)
Posted 1 week ago by Geotab
The Customer Success Onboarding Specialist at Geotab is a full-time role focused on delivering exceptional onboarding ex...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Reading, England, United Kingdom
Bilingual Customer Success Onboarding Specialist (12 Month Contract)
Posted 1 week ago by Geotab
The Bilingual Customer Success Onboarding Specialist at Geotab is a full-time role focused on delivering exceptional onb...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Reading, England, United Kingdom
Business Development Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Automation Consultants
The Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in driving new business and revenue growth within a leading Ag...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpCommunity & Field Marketing Lead
Posted 2 weeks ago by Risk Ledger
The Community & Field Marketing Lead at Risk Ledger will spearhead the company's community-led growth strategy, focusing...
- Rate £90,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Social Media Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1st Formations
The Senior Social Media Manager at 1st Formations will lead the development and execution of engaging social media conte...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Policy Advisor - Public Sector Data Value
Posted 3 weeks ago by Department for Science, Innovation & Tec...
The Senior Policy Advisor role within the Government Digital Service focuses on maximizing the use and impact of public...
- Rate £52,090 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Policy Advisor - Data Policy (Multiple Roles)
Posted 3 weeks ago by Department for Science, Innovation & Tec...
The role of Senior Policy Advisor in Data Policy involves working within the Government Digital Service to shape and imp...
- Rate £52,090 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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About Our Accountant Contract Roles in Reading
What does a accountant contractor do?
Accountant contractors are engaged to support organisations with the full range of core accounting functions, from transaction processing and month-end close through to statutory reporting, audit preparation, and financial controls. Contract engagements arise most commonly when a finance function is under-resourced during a vacancy, when additional capacity is needed during year-end or audit periods, or when a business is going through a period of change such as a system implementation or restructuring. The breadth of the accountant contracting market means engagements range from relatively straightforward bookkeeping and reconciliation work through to complex technical accounting assignments at financial controller level.
Most accountant contract roles require a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or significant demonstrable experience in lieu of formal qualification at more junior levels. Technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to work to tight reporting deadlines are baseline expectations across the market. Proficiency with accounting software is essential: SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks appear regularly depending on the size and type of organisation. For roles involving statutory reporting or audit liaison, strong knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS is expected. Contractors are generally expected to require minimal supervision and to integrate quickly into existing finance team processes.
What is the market like for accountant contractors?
The accountant contracting market in the UK is one of the most steadily active in the professional services space, underpinned by the universal need for financial accounting across every sector. Demand is particularly steady at management accountant and financial controller level, where skills are transferable across industries. Year-end periods and audit seasons create reliable spikes in demand. ERP system implementations continue to generate project-based accountant roles, particularly around finance process design and data migration. Rates at the mid-market level have remained broadly stable, though qualified accountants with specific system or sector experience continue to attract a premium.
What is the contracting market like in Reading?
The Thames Valley corridor's concentration of global technology and telecommunications companies defines Reading's contracting character almost entirely. Several firms maintain their UK or European headquarters in and around the town, sustaining deep hiring activity across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and IT programme delivery. This heavy technology skew means Reading lacks the breadth in finance, government, or construction found in comparably sized cities, but within its specialism the depth is exceptional. Proximity to London means the two markets overlap significantly, with many contractors working interchangeably across Reading and west London engagements. Rates closely track London levels for technology roles, typically sitting no more than 5 to 10 per cent below, reflecting the calibre of employers and the intensity of competition for specialist skills.
How much do accountant contractors usually earn in Reading?
Contract rates for accountant roles in Reading typically range from £315 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many accountant vacancies in Reading are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 accountant contract roles across the site, with Reading showing strong demand. Data reviewed up to June 2026.