Accountant
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £83.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ilford, South East, IG1 1NN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP224741CT1757-OR22063-06022026 |
Summary
Accountant needed in Ilford
This is a temporary contract paying £83.78ph PAYE
This is a temporary role
The reference number is: OR22063
The successful candidate work with an existing principal accountant to deliver both operational treasury and pensions activity, as well as more strategic deliverable such as committee reports.
The candidate must have significant experience of Local Authority Treasury and Pensions accounting, and be able to contribute to the wide range of operational tasks within the team’s remit as well as lead on the production of committee reports specifically for these functions.
They will be doing a significant portion of the hands on year end accounting for these areas, in conjunction with the current principal accountant. This team works closely with the pension’s admin team, however that is an entirely separate function and not managed as part of this team.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
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