23 jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, an established and internationally focused science and manufacturing SME, who are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and support the continued success of the business on an interim basis (12 months with potential to move to a permanent role subject to review) With an established international customer and supplier base, this is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in an SME environment where they can make a real difference. As a trusted finance partner to the Directors, you'll play a key role in supporting business performance, driving informed decision making and contributing to the company's long-term growth and success. You'll work closely with the Directors, operational teams, external accountants, HMRC, customers and suppliers to ensure the smooth and effective running of the business. About the role: Reporting to...

Trade Counter & Warehouse Assistant Location: Chelmsford Salary: £12.71 per hour + Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break Duration: Temporary to Permanent About the Role We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Trade Counter & Warehouse Assistant to join our busy branch team. This is a varied role that combines customer service, sales support, stock control, warehouse duties, and branch administration. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a professional and positive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for serving customers, processing orders, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring the branch operates efficiently while always delivering first-class customer service. Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of company products,...

Client Operations Associate - Funds London (Hybrid): 3 Days per week in office, 2 days WFH Package: £40k - £50k base DOE + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus ≈15% Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract Looking for a fresh challenge where your attention to detail and client-first attitude will genuinely be noticed? This is your chance to join the Fund Operations Team, a specialist function within the wider Client Services division of a well-established, fast-growing investment manager, right at the heart of London's financial services sector. This is a primarily operational role, with around 20-30% of your time spent on client interaction via phone and email. You'll be joining a close-knit team of 18, working across the full client operations lifecycle for a business managing billions in assets on behalf of financial advisers, wealth managers, family offices and private investors. What you'll be doing Client & Data Management - Maintaining accurate client, transaction and account...

Management Accountant Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with an international health charity to recruit a Management Accountant. This role will take ownership of the UK management accounts process and provide clear, accurate financial information to senior leaders and trustees. Working closely with the Director of Finance in London and finance colleagues overseas, the Management Accountant will manage reporting from journals and reconciliations through to completed management accounts. The role also covers detailed variance analysis, audit preparation and the day to day oversight of key financial operations. Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, pro rata Contract: 3 month temporary contract with a temp to perm option Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid, London Key responsibilities Management accounts: Produce accurate monthly accounts, completing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements within agreed deadlines....

Job Title: Market Data and Trade Systems Analyst Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential extension) Working Pattern: Full Time Location: London (Hybrid) About the Role: Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services industry, is seeking a Market Data and Trade Systems Analyst (AVP) to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting, administering, and continuously enhancing Market Data Systems (MDS) and Trading Applications across the EMEA region. You will ensure the stability, performance, and security of critical market data platforms and trading systems used by Front Office teams. Key Responsibilities: Market Data & Trading Systems Support: - Act as the primary point of contact for support, maintenance, and enhancements across MDS and Trading Applications. - Provide end-to-end troubleshooting across infrastructure, platforms, and applications, ensuring high availability of services. System Maintenance & Administration: - Monitor, maintain, and...

Senior Business Analyst – Commodities Trading & AI 3 days onsite in London starting ASAP initially until 31st Dec. Are you an experienced Business Analyst who wants to help support the expansion of AI enabled products within a globally renowned top tier energy and commodities trading business? We’re seeking Senior Business Analysts who can offer experience of; Working within a Commodities Trading organisation Working on delivering AI, ML or highly advanced data analytics solutionsWe’re seeking the above because as a Senior BA you’ll be acting as an important bridge between business and technology teams, translating complex commodities trading business challenges into digital and AI-enabled solutions. As an experienced business analyst applying for this role you’ll be doing the below, and be expected to talk through this experience with confidence. Lead discovery, analysis, process modelling and requirements definition activities across multiple strategic initiatives....

Loan Operations & Business Change Specialist London/Hybrid Contract to end March 2027 Day rate from £600 via Umbrella Company DOE Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. Overview We are seeking an experienced...

Job Title: UAT Test Manager & Test Environments Release Lead Location: Flexible Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Daily Rate: £500 - £600 Working Pattern: Full Time Our client, a prominent player in the Banking and Financial Services sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced UAT Test Manager & Test Environments Release Lead. This dual role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth execution and governance of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across the Credit Risk & Management portfolio. Key Responsibilities: UAT Management: Lead the planning, coordination, and governance of UAT across multiple projects, applications, and releases. Collaborate with Business Owners and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define UAT scope, acceptance criteria, and participation requirements. Ensure comprehensive traceability between business requirements and execution evidence. Programme Test Environment Coordination: Maintain an integrated view of test environments, applications,...

Interim Technical Engineering Buyer London (St John’s Wood) | £21.98 per hour | ASAP start Onsite, 5 days per week Our client is a global engineering‑led organisation with operations across multiple international regions. Their London office in St John’s Wood is seeking an experienced Technical Engineering Buyer to join the team on an interim basis, working fully onsite and supporting a busy technical procurement function supplying spare parts and assemblies to manufacturing sites overseas. You’ll work within a small, collaborative international team, managing end‑to‑end procurement activity, liaising with suppliers across Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, and ensuring accurate, timely processing through their ERP system. Key Responsibilities RFQ preparation — interpreting internal engineering requirements and preparing clear Requests for Quotation Supplier management — receiving, evaluating and comparing offers; negotiating favourable terms Costing & margin...

Exciting Opportunity for a C++ Developer in Financial Services! Are you a talented C++ Developer ready to make an impact in the dynamic world of financial services? Join our client's innovative team in London and play a crucial role in shaping mission-critical projects! Position: C++ Developer Contract Length: 6 Months Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office, via Umbrella company Location: London What's in Store for You? As a C++ Developer, you will be part of a vibrant team that thrives on collaboration and technical excellence. You'll work closely with business users and analysts to ensure that our applications not only meet but exceed user expectations. Dive into the fast-paced environment of Sales & Trading, and contribute your expertise to both Front and Back Office software solutions! Your Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support robust and scalable software for risk analysis, trade booking, valuation, and regulatory reporting. Collaborate with...

Senior Finance Officer - Children's Social Care - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Officer to support the Children's Social Care finance function. This assignment will focus on accurate budget monitoring and supporting the budget-setting process across Children's Social Care. What's on Offer Rate: £350 - £400 per day Interim 3-6 Months Full-time 35 hour pw Remote Working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide financial support to Children's Social Care, working with finance colleagues and budget holders to maintain effective financial control and support informed decision-making. Key responsibilities: Supporting regular budget monitoring across Children's Social Care services. Producing accurate forecasts, variance analysis and clear financial information. Supporting annual budget setting and budget-planning processes. Working with budget holders to review...

Technical Data Analyst** (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2027 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a Technical/Data Analyst to join our IT team supporting Trade and Transaction Reporting (TTR) within an investment banking environment. This is an opportunity to play a central role in a BCBS239 data lineage initiative, helping to strengthen the traceability, control, and quality of critical regulatory reporting data across MiFID II, EMIR, and SFTR. The role would suit someone with strong technical analysis skills, a solid understanding of investment banking products and trade flows, and experience of regulatory reporting, data lineage, and data quality controls. Key Accountabilities: Partner with business, compliance, operations, data governance, and technology teams to analyse and define TTR data requirements....

Role: Finance Analyst - Temporary Location: Holborn, London (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 Our client is seeking a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join their growing finance team. This role offers the opportunity to partner with multiple business functions, provide impactful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making and contribute to forecasting and planning activities across an international fashion brand. The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis while supporting senior stakeholders with valuable commercial insights. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting Support long-term forecasting activities, including annual budget planning and growth strategies. Own the monthly forecasting process, including financial projections, reporting templates, data validation and reconciliations. Evaluate actual performance against forecasts and provide detailed variance analysis,...

Job Title: Python Developer (Contract, Hybrid) Job Description Overview We are seeking a Python Developer to join a high-performing regulatory technology team within a leading investment bank. The successful candidate will design and develop scalable solutions supporting regulatory reporting platforms, ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations while processing high volumes of transaction data. This role combines hands-on software engineering, data analysis, platform enhancement, and close collaboration with regulatory and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain enterprise-grade Python applications supporting regulatory reporting and compliance functions. Partner with Business Analysts, Compliance teams and Transaction Reporting SMEs to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical solutions. Build highly scalable data processing pipelines capable of handling millions of daily financial transactions. Conduct detailed...

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our client in the Central Government, who is seeking a Commercial Officer for an initial 6-month assignment with an option to extend Location: London - Hybrid working The ideal candidate will possess active security clearance and a strong background in Commercial and Procurement Management, along with the following skills and experience: Experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector. Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015. Proven experience in supporting the end-to-end sourcing of Information Technology and Digital Procurement contracts within the Defence or Central Government sectors. Ability to assist in the development and delivery of complex Invitations to Tender, negotiations, and contracts. Desirable experience in International Finance programs, including structuring development finance procurement's, assessing financial and contractual risks, and navigating public procurement frameworks....

Project Manager / Resource Planning PMO London - Hybrid Contract £400 - £500 per day insideIR35 Financial Services organisation is looking for an experienced Resource Planning Project Manager / PMO to support workforce planning, recruitment, resource management and financial governance across a large-scale transformation programme. This is a highly analytical and coordination-focused role, working closely with Programme Leadership, HR, Recruitment, Finance and Hiring Managers to provide accurate workforce and financial insight. Responsibilities: * Manage and maintain resource, recruitment, workforce and funding trackers. * Monitor vacancies, hiring activity, onboarding and resource demand. * Track budgets, resource costs, funding allocations and utilisation. * Develop workforce forecasts, resource plans and management information. * Produce executive dashboards, reports, presentations and governance packs. * Coordinate with HR, Recruitment, Finance and senior stakeholders. *...

Business Analyst (Senior Data Analyst) Location: LHR139, London EC2A 3NP Contract Duration: 24 months Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £255.28 - £283.68 Daily Working Hours: 40 hours per week Remote Work: 3 days onsite per week Employment Type: PAYE Are you passionate about data management and excited to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment? Join our client as a Senior Data Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting indirect tax compliance across the globe! About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with indirect tax compliance teams and technology partners, helping to deliver complex data solutions that ensure seamless reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your analytical skills and contribute to meaningful projects that optimise data operations. Key Responsibilities: Support Indirect Tax Teams: Assist with data requests and extract information when standard reports fall short. Data Analytics Management: Lead and...

Risk Technical Analyst London/Hybrid Contract to end March 2027 initially Day rate from £550 via Umbrella Company DOE Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an experienced Credit and Market...

BDS Recruitment are looking for an Senior Finance Officer to join our client who are a leading housing association in the N1 area. Pay rate: £21.98 paye or £29.06 umbrella Hours: Monday to Friday 9-6 Hybrid working -2 days in the office a week compulsory – Tuesday are the Finance Core days – mandatory. Contract: Temp ongoing Location: London The Senior Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) is a key role within the Finance Operational Hub, responsible for supporting the effective operation of the accounts payable function and maintaining the financial integrity. This role will lead on complex accounts payable activities, including supplier reconciliations, aged creditor reviews, query resolution and the clearance of a significant historical Accounts Payable backlog. The postholder will provide technical expertise, strengthen financial controls and support continuous improvement across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations Manage complex...

Security Operatives Required London Competitive rates of pay We are expanding our operations and building our client base across South London, creating a range of security opportunities both now and in the near future. We currently have over 20 openings across a variety of locations and assignments, with roles supporting corporate clients, events, exhibitions, and other customer environments. Shifts will vary across weekdays, weekends, and nights, depending on operational requirements and client needs. As we continue to secure new contracts and grow our portfolio, we are looking to connect with reliable and professional security personnel who are interested in a variety of current and upcoming opportunities across the region. To apply you must have a valid SIA licence and at least 6 months relevant experience and a valid first aid certificate