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Software Test Engineer - Contract
Posted Today by KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
The roleThis is a hands-on software testing position covering both Python test automation and manual testing.The ideal p...
- Rate £68 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Whifflet, Coatbridge (ML5), ML5
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About Our Finance Contract Roles
What does a finance contractor do?
Finance contractors are engaged across the full spectrum of financial disciplines, from transactional accounting and management reporting through to corporate finance advisory, financial control, FP&A, treasury management, and finance transformation. The finance contracting market is one of the largest and most consistently active segments of the UK professional services contracting space, underpinned by the universal need for financial expertise across every sector and the structural preference of many organisations to access specialist finance skills on a flexible basis rather than through permanent headcount. Contractors are engaged to cover vacancies, provide specialist expertise during a transformation programme, manage a peak in workload, or deliver a defined financial project.
The skills required vary enormously by specialism and seniority. At the operational end, accountants and finance analysts need technical accounting knowledge, proficiency in relevant ERP and accounting systems, and the ability to integrate quickly into existing finance processes. At the strategic end, Finance Directors, CFOs, and Finance Transformation leads need commercial acumen, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to shape financial strategy and lead organisational change. Professional qualifications from ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA are widely held across the finance contracting market and carry meaningful weight in the selection process, particularly for roles with regulatory, reporting, or advisory dimensions. Sector experience, particularly in financial services, healthcare, or the public sector, adds a significant premium to a finance contractor's market positioning.
What is the market like for finance contractors?
The market for Finance contractors is notably resilient and reliably busy segments of the UK contracting market, driven by the non-discretionary nature of financial management across organisations of all sizes and sectors. The market spans a very wide range of seniority, specialism, and rate levels, from transactional accounts assistant roles through to senior interim CFO and Finance Director assignments. ERP system implementations, particularly SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion, and Workday migrations, continue to generate significant volumes of project-based finance contractor demand, as do M&A transactions, IPO preparation, and major regulatory change programmes. Rates across the finance contracting market reflect the qualification requirements and commercial impact of the work, with the most senior and specialist roles commanding day rates comparable to those available in technology and consulting.
How much do finance contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for finance roles typically range from £400 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 3000 finance contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.