108 jobs found in Colchester

Payroll Administrator £28,000 - £35,000 6-month FTC Are you an aspiring payroll a professional looking to provide additional support to the payroll team due to a busy period. Portfolio Payroll are proud to be exclusively representing a client who are a big player within the healthcare field. Job Overview You will be a key part of the payroll team assisting with the following. Day to Day Responsibilities: Processing in house monthly payrolls from start to finish Deal with various pay queries across the business Assist with various payroll projects Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience with in house payroll High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Payroll legislation knowledge High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working in a busy payroll department A fundamental...

Are you looking for a busy and rewarding payroll role within a supportive and welcoming team? This client is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly payroll department on a 12-month fixed term contract on a part time basis This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services. The Role As Payroll Assistant, you will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a collaborative and experienced team, your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the processing of monthly payroll Inputting and checking payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes Supporting with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.) Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner Maintaining accurate employee records Supporting pension administration tasks where required This is a busy role...

The opportunity to work as a Pensions Accountant for a Local Authority in Bedfordshire. Pensions Accountant – the benefits of this role; * £500-£600 per day, inside IR35. * Initial 6-month contract, subject to any further extensions. * 35 hours per week on average. * Working remotely/ from-home 4 days per week – office presence required a day a week. * Main office based in Bedford. What your day-to-day could look like as a Pensions Accountant? * Timely and accurate payment and submission of pension payovers, court order deductions to HMCTS and salary sacrifice deductions to relevant benefits providers. * Production of robust and auditable monthly working papers supporting pension payovers, court deductions and salary sacrifice benefits. * Monthly Reconciliation of Pension Balance Sheet Code/Control Account (YKR031) ensuring that the closing balance reflects the payover liability for that month. Please note that the job description is current at the date...

We have a fantastic opportunity for an immediately available experienced Senior Management Accountant to join a fast-growing technology company entering an exciting new phase, to join their growing team. This role will require you to have full ownership of the month-end process whilst also being responsible for process improvements and implementations. Offering a competitive day rate (inside IR35), along with a hybrid working pattern with 4 x days onsite at their offices based in Chigwell. Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts (accruals and prepayments) Prepare profit and loss statements Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation and cash flow analysis Reconcile the bank accounts on a monthly basis Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis Present financial information in a clear, non-technical format Assist in preparation of quarterly VAT returns Assist with process implementation and improvements Assist with annual auditWhat we are looking...

Finance Officer - 1 Year Fixed Term Term Time East Kent £26,393 - £27,713 (Actual Salary: £24,185.16 - £25,394.73) We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer to join our clients supportive and forward-thinking school on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who wants to play a vital role in supporting the smooth and effective running of a school. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance, and accurate reporting, helping to make a real difference behind the scenes. The Role You will: Monitor and manage budgets, producing clear monthly financial reports Maintain accurate accounting systems and reconcile accounts Support annual budget preparation and financial planning Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements Process orders, payments and payroll information accurately Oversee contracts, licences, insurance and asset...

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Sandwich, Kent Rate: Up to £30k depending on experience Temporary to Permanent Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Department. This role involves supporting the Financial Director and assisting with a wide range of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes. Key Responsibilities: * Enter timesheet data into Excel spreadsheets weekly. * Perform petty cash and credit card reconciliations. * Assist with weekly payment runs and maintain the Purchase Order system. * Generate invoices based on payroll and timesheets. * Complete bank reconciliations and record purchase invoices in Sage. * Prepare monthly financial transaction packs for reporting. * Allocate receipts and payments to correct departments. * Check employee rates and resolve discrepancies with Payroll. * Administer B&CE accounts and support other financial duties such as fuel cards, medicals, union...

Your new company You'll be joining a dynamic and fast‑growing specialist business within a wider leading UK group, known for its supportive culture, professional development opportunities and flexible approach to work. The organisation is proud of its inclusive environment, offering access to wellbeing programmes, study support, staff awards, community initiatives, and a range of benefits from medical insurance to generous pension contributions. Offices are energetic and collaborative, while still offering the balance employees need. Your new role As an IBA Account Handler, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts across multiple brands. You'll oversee the full lifecycle of account handling including debt collection, cash allocation, credit control, claims and return‑premium payments, and ensuring client ledgers remain accurate and up to date. You'll produce timely management information, liaise regularly with internal teams, resolve cash queries,...

Portfolio Credit Control is proud to be partnered with a reputable business within entertainment and hospitality sector seeking a Finance Manager .This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career within a thriving, well-established business renowned for its commitment to employee development. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Operations Month-End & Reporting: Lead the month-end close process across two entities (IFRS), ensuring accurate management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis. Team Leadership: Manage a Finance Associate, overseeing transactional areas including AP, AR, and expense processing. Audit & Compliance: Support the Head of Finance with audit and compliance with group reporting standards and tax requirements (VAT/CIT). Process Engineering: Design and implement robust financial controls, policies, and system set up (e.g., purchase order process) to support a scaling business. FP&A & Commercial Insight...

A globally recognised luxury fashion retailer is searching for an Interim CFO to join its senior leadership team immediately and drive financial performance across a dynamic multi‑country region. The RoleThis is a high‑impact leadership role, partnering closely with executive stakeholders and overseeing critical financial and operational functions during a period of transition. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership Play an active role on the Regional Steering Committee, contributing to overall business strategy and guiding short, medium, and long‑term decision‑making. Ensure alignment between regional initiatives and wider corporate strategy.Financial Management & Controls Lead and optimise all core finance functions including accounting, controlling, consolidation, cash management, tax and banking relations. Ensure accuracy, compliance and reliability across all financial processes and reporting.Budgeting & Performance Own the full annual budget cycle,...

A leading tech business are urgently recruiting an EMEA Payroll Specialist on a 12 month FTC basis. This role will make up part of the EMEA payroll team, however, have a focus on processing the Italian payroll for the business. As the EMEA Payroll Specialist (Italian), you will be responsible for: Ownership of the Italian payroll - demonstrating an excellent working knowledge of Italian payroll legislation Support wider EMEA payroll team with payrolls across Spain, Germany, France, UK & Ireland Payroll accounting and supporting with year-end Resolving complex payroll queries Ensuring payroll compliance across multiple different territories Supporting with a huge payroll implementation project to CloudpayCandidates must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Italian payroll. A fantastic benefits package is on offer for this role including a hybrid working pattern, a bonus & other perks! 51158GC INDPAY Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment...

London Borough Corporate Financial Accountant Rate: £450 - £530 a day (depending on experience and strenght of interview) Hours per week: 36 Contract: 5 Months Location: Harrow Council Hub, Forward Dr, Harrow, UK, HA3 8FL Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises Qualified Accountant The Corporate Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant by leading on the production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role oversees the management and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts throughout the year, contributes to improved financial processes, and ensures timely completion of statutory financial returns. It also provides strategic oversight of the Council's debtor position, supports service charge calculations, and acts as the lead contact for HMRC on tax matters. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external auditors and...

London Borough Corporate Financial Accountant Rate: £38.43 Umbrella an hour OR £29.20 PAYE Hours per week: 36 Contract: 5 Months Location: Harrow Council Hub, Forward Dr, Harrow, UK, HA3 8FL Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises Qualified Accountant The Corporate Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant by leading on the production of the Council's annual Statement of Accounts, ensuring compliance with current regulations, audit standards and best practice. The role oversees the management and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts throughout the year, contributes to improved financial processes, and ensures timely completion of statutory financial returns. It also provides strategic oversight of the Council's debtor position, supports service charge calculations, and acts as the lead contact for HMRC on tax matters. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external auditors and finance teams, the role helps...

Procurement Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Our entrepreneurial client is currently seeking a highly strategic, commercially minded Procurement Manager with experience in procurement, contract review, and customer usage analysis to join our influential team based in Central London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideal for a confident finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders - across Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Commercial - to shape investment decisions, drive performance, and influence long-term financial strategy. You'll gain exposure to the CFO, VP of Finance and CTO, with clear progression opportunities for future permanent roles within the group. Responsibilities: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across both operational costs and CAPEX Provide financial stewardship over capital projects - ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and budget targets Review and analyse supplier contracts,...

The Billing Specialist will oversee the preparation, processing, and management of client invoices within the professional services industry. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong legal background in accountancy and finance. Client Details International law firm that focuses exclusively on high-stakes disputes and complex commercial litigation. The firm acts for major corporate clients and operates across multiple global offices, with a reputation for handling sophisticated, high-value matters. Description The key responsibilities for this Billing Specialist role will be: Prepare, review, and process accurate client invoices in a timely manner. Maintain and update billing records and ensure compliance with company policies. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies effectively. Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue payments. Provide detailed reporting and analysis of billing data to management. Assist in the implementation...

This temporary role as an Accounts Payable Specialist - Oracle Implementation in the financial services industry requires expertise in managing accounts payable processes and Oracle system implementation. The position is based in London and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a reputable organisation. Client Details This organisation operates within the financial services industry and is recognised for its commitment to excellence in its field. As a medium-sized company, it offers a professional work environment and opportunities to work on impactful projects. Description Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Assist in the implementation and optimisation of the Oracle system. Monitor and reconcile supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies efficiently. Process invoices and payments in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth financial operations. Maintain accurate records and...

My non-profit client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team for a period of 18 months and lead critical pieces of work relating to the major accounting standard changes around the implementation of FRS102/IFRS16 right‑of‑use asset accounting and FRS102/IFRS15 changes to the recognition of contract income. This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role that will shape how we account for leases and income and update the financial controls relating to these areas. You'll work as a senior member of the finance team, driving key improvements and supporting colleagues across Finance, Digital, Data & Technology, Children's Services, and other operational teams to ensure that this project is a success and completed for our March 2027 year end. If you're a qualified accountant who enjoys owning complex accounting projects from end to end, improving processes, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders then this is the role for you. What you'll be...

I am currently recruiting for Capital Accountant to work within a local authority based in London. The role will initially be for 6 months for 3 days p/week and will be paying up to £650 p/day. Main duties include:- Budget monitoring for the capital programme Supporting budgets holders with managing all elements of their budgets Closing capital accounts within set deadlines Assisting in the year end closure of accounts Other responsibilities include completing Government returns, adhoc financial analysis and a range of other financial and accounting tasks as requiredThe successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent Excel skills . Recent experience of Capital closedown within a local authority is desirable. If you are interested, please apply

I am recruiting for Chief Accountant within a local authority based in London. The role will be a temporary position for 6 months paying upto £750 p/day. The role will be hybrid working. Key duties include To manage the production of the Council's Single entity and Group accounts. To be the primary expert on financial accounting regulations and be the primary advisor on this subject matter to the Council' s statutory section 151 Officer. To hold the day-to-day responsibility for the Council's system of financial controls, ensuring that all key reconciliations are produced monthly, quarterly or yearly depending on their importance and the regularity. To regularly liaise and manage relationships with the External Auditors at a senior level. To manage the end of year capital and asset accounting processes. To manage the financial accounting function and present to directors and councillors on the matter, where appropriate. To ensure that the team provide specialist financial...

Job Title: Sage Intacct Expert – Contract Location: London or Chippenham (On-Site) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Competitive (DOE) Start: Immediate Role Overview: CTA are seeking a highly skilled Sage Intacct Expert on a contract basis. The successful candidate will implement, configure, and customise Sage Intacct solutions to meet the specific business requirements of our clients. Working closely with IT and finance teams, you will ensure the platform is optimised for day-to-day operations while providing technical support and training to staff. Key Responsibilities: * Implement, configure, and customise Sage Intacct solutions in line with client needs. * Develop and optimise financial workflows and accounting processes. * Integrate third-party applications and manage system integration projects. * Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely, effective solutions. * Deliver training to team members on Sage Intacct functionality. * Collaborate...

Accountant (SAP FICO) (12 months) ABJ6487 South East £ 47k + Bonus 12 month contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an SAP FICO-experienced Accountant to join a global organisation in a key finance role. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting business decisions, and maintaining strong financial controls within a collaborative international team. As an accountant with FICO this role offers strong exposure across finance operations, SAP systems, and cross-functional projects — ideal for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to broaden experience in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities * Record and post financial transactions using SAP ERP (FICO module) * Maintain accurate accounting records, including AP invoices and bank ledgers * Perform monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes * Manage cash...