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Interim Group Senior Financial Accountant - 12 month FTC
Posted 2 days ago by Together Group
Purpose of the RoleWe're looking for a qualified accountant to take ownership of consolidated financial accounting, mana...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Product Owner- Supply Chain Finance
Posted 2 days ago by Alexander Mann Solutions (Contingent)
DescriptionOur Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings.Acting as an extension of their recr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
Product Owner- Supply Chain Finance
Posted 2 days ago by Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency
Purpose of the roleAs a Product Owner, you will help shape and deliver the digital channel strategy within Supply Chain...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City of London, London
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Interim Finance Transformation Partner
Posted 2 days ago by Walker Hamill
DescriptionThe responsibilities of the Interim Finance Transformation Partner include but are not limited to:Redesign an...
- Rate £100,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Finance Systems Consultant - Aderant - London
Posted 2 days ago by Circle Group
Finance Systems Consultant with extensive experience of the Aderant practice & finance management system is required...
- Rate £100,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Temporary Finance Officer - Rolling Monthly Contract
Posted 2 days ago by Robertson Bell
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Do you enjoy...
- Rate £20 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, Greater London
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About Our Finance Contract Roles in London
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.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do finance contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for finance roles in London typically range from £440 to £880 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 3000 finance contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to July 2026.