Accountant Contract Jobs in Milton Keynes
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Accounts Payable Assistant
Posted 7 days ago by Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology
The Accounts Payable Assistant at Oracle Red Bull Racing is responsible for supporting the finance function by processin...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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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Sign UpKey Account Manager (Humber, Coast & Vale)
Posted 1 week ago by Mölnlycke Healthcare
The Key Account Manager role at Mölnlycke involves driving sales and nurturing relationships within the NHS hierarchy to...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Sr Client Success Manager
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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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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Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant 6m FTC
Posted 2 weeks ago by Solus - an Aviva company
The Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant role is a Fixed Term 6-month contract based in Milton Keynes, where the individu...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Senior 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 Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes?
Corporate operations, technology, and professional services define Milton Keynes as a contracting location. A number of major national and international companies have chosen the city for their UK headquarters or significant operational centres, attracted by connectivity, space, and lower costs than the capital. This presence supports steady hiring across IT, ERP, finance transformation, and programme delivery. SAP and enterprise systems contracting runs particularly deep here, driven by the concentration of organisations running large-scale ERP implementations and upgrades. Network Rail's headquarters and other transport and infrastructure bodies add engineering, project controls, and safety roles. The city sits in the South East rate band for most disciplines, though SAP and enterprise systems engagements often command rates that close the gap with London entirely.
How much do accountant contractors usually earn in Milton Keynes?
Contract rates for accountant roles in Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 accountant contract roles across the site, with Milton Keynes showing steady growth. Data reviewed up to June 2026.