30 jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV. Sourcing Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base. Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support volumes Skills Required: * Quality Monitor supplier quality performance versus expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance) Cost Drive supplier performance to deliver non-design / design annual part cost reduction targets Lead cost recovery...

Direct Buyer (Automotive) £27.38 per hour - Inside IR35 Based in Laindon, Dunton A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV. Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base. Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support volumes Skills Required: * Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities. * Demonstrable understanding of current challenges facing the automotive...

Order Ref: 56511 Position Title: Direct Commodity Buyer Duration: 12 Month Contract Location: Dunton, Essex Position Description: Direct Commodity Buyer - Powertrain Components A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV. Sourcing - Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base. Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support Client volumes Skills Required: Quality - Monitor supplier quality...

SEN Finance Officer Location: South London Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £17.60 umbrella / £16.04 PAYE Inclusive / £14.31 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed)   Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in London for a SEN Finance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support a range of services provided within the SEN Finance Team.   Key Responsibilities Process invoices for educational placements, specialist provision, and associated SEN services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed procedures. Maintain and update financial records, management information systems, and Excel-based reports, producing data and information as required. Liaise with internal departments, including Social Services, and external education providers regarding funding arrangements, payments, and financial queries. Support the preparation of funding schedules, invoicing to other local authorities,...

Part Time Accountant (Temp-to-Perm) 📍 West London / ⏱ 20 hours per week (flexible on days) / £14.35-£15.38 per hour Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Part Time Accountant to join their small, fast-paced finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger and smooth running of core finance processes. Key Responsibilities Managing company bank accounts and performing weekly reconciliations Posting transactions across sales and purchase ledgers Reconciling supplier statements on a monthly basis Overseeing VAT processes, including refunds and correct VAT application Processing third-party invoices and staff expenses Managing and reconciling the credit card account Handling financial queries from internal teams and external stakeholders Accounting for and reconciling shipping transactions Supporting the management of petty cash Assisting with additional finance tasks as required by the...

Financial Accountant - Projects & Financial Review (Interim) £250 - £290 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 day in | West London A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a leading global business during an exciting period of change. Working within a collaborative UK Accounting team, this role will focus on supporting key accounting projects, financial review activity and improving reporting processes within a large and complex environment. You'll partner closely with finance stakeholders across the UK, EMEA and US, helping support accurate reporting and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. Key responsibilities: Supporting month-end and financial reporting processes Reviewing financial data, reconciliations and accounting entries Supporting finance projects and operational initiatives Partnering cross-functionally to assess accounting impact Supporting audits and year-end...

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim) £250 - £290 per day PAYE Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review) 2 days in office | (West London) We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer business seeking a strong Financial Accountant to support a key finance transformation programme. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing processes, improving controls and helping shape best-practice finance approaches within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support reporting, accounting reviews and process improvements while helping ensure robust financial controls across a large-scale environment. Key responsibilities: Reviewing accounting activity and financial controls Supporting process improvement and best-practice approaches Preparing reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis Supporting statutory and audit requirements Partnering with stakeholders across...

Head of FP&A | Financial Services | 12-Month Maternity Cover | 1 Day On-Site | Urgent Role We are partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation seeking an experienced Head of FP&A to join on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an urgent requirement, with an immediate start preferred. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the financial planning and analysis agenda, supporting strategic decision-making, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning cycles * Deliver high-quality financial insight to support executive-level decision-making * Own and develop financial models, scenario planning, and performance analysis * Drive monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and commercial relevance * Partner with senior leadership across business units to challenge...

Join Our Investment Banking Client as a Trade Floor Support Analyst! Location: Liverpool St, London, Onsite role Contract Duration: Up to 2 years for the right person! Rate: £350 - £370 Umbrella Per Day Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced financial environment? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our dynamic team! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trade Floor Support Analyst at the Associate Vice President level to join our esteemed Financial Institution & Insurance organisation. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a vibrant atmosphere surrounded by industry leaders! What You'll Do: As a Trade Floor Support Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our trading activities. Your responsibilities will include: Providing exceptional 1st and 2nd line support to traders and the front office, addressing any technical issues with speed and precision....

The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making within the financial services industry. This temporary role requires expertise in accounting and finance processes, based in London. Client Details The employer is a respected organisation within the financial services industry, known for its professional approach and focus on excellence. As a small-sized company, they offer a collaborative environment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Description Prepare and submit five quarterly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain regular cash flow forecasts, including scenario analysis where required to support decision-making. Produce monthly treasury and liquidity reports, as well as ad-hoc reporting as needed. Deliver monthly project reporting, with additional analysis provided on request. Prepare and post monthly journal entries, ensuring financial...

Join Our Team as a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner! Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to make an impact? Our client, a leading organisation in the finance sector, is seeking a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in a dynamic environment! Location: Canary Wharf, Greater London Daily Rate: £400 - £445 Daily inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months Contract Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid working applies, with 40% attendance expected at the office) Key Responsibilities: Lead complex capital budgeting and forecasting activities. Provide expert advice on IFRS 16, leases, and fixed assets. Deliver high-quality strategic finance business partnering across multiple business areas. Support budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting processes. Ensure robust financial governance and appropriate accounting treatment. Produce clear and concise financial reports for senior leadership....

Payouts Coordinator Southwark, London Hybrid working - 2 days in office, 3 from home £26,000 - £28,000 DOE 12 month fixed term contractWe're working with a respected financial services business looking for a Payouts Coordinator to join their team on a 12 month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in financial services, lending, or finance/admin roles who enjoys working in a busy environment and has strong attention to detail. The Role You'll support the processing of finance agreements from start to finish, making sure everything is completed accurately and on time. You'll work closely with internal teams and play a key role in keeping deals moving smoothly. What You'll Be Doing Processing finance deals and making sure everything is correct Reviewing basic financial information (rates, payments, commissions) Handling payments to customers, brokers, and suppliers Setting up direct debits and sending customer documents Helping manage agreements...

A prestigious European Bank is offering an exciting internship opportunity in their Finance department for a duration of 6 months, starting from February 2027. Your duties will include: * Supporting the team with financial and management reporting and accounts payable * Preparing and analysing reports for Head office * Working on various projects Suitable candidates will be: * Currently studying a Maths, Economics or Accountancy degree (and have completed at least four semesters or graduating 2026) and have proven accountancy work experience * Have an understanding of Taxation * Excellent communication skills both written and oral * Strong IT/Excel skills You must be able to commit to full-time work, 5 days a week, in the London office for the entire 6-month period

One of my local government clients is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Financial Assessment operational support team within the Resources Directorate. In this role, you will work as part of a busy operational support team, handling post, emails and documentation relating to the Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Council to enhance customer experience and improve service efficiency. You will be joining a supportive, friendly team with the opportunity for hybrid working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: * Handling and distributing incoming post and emails for Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. * Collecting, scanning, and indexing documents across various internal systems. * Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider Resources Directorate. *...

Job Title: Market Data and Trade Systems Analyst (AVP) 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...

Accounts Payable / Planning Specialist £220.00 per day (Umbrella) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract Our client is currently searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team! Within this role, you would be responsible for managing the end-to-end financial and operational support for Key Accounts. This would be covering Accounts Payable activities, budgeting, reporting, controls and stakeholder communication. You would also be responsible for supporting business reviews, audits, pricing and launch communications, vendor and customer setup , and value-adding initiatives such as the Key Accounts digitisation. Role responsibilities: Own and manage Accounts Payable processes for Key Accounts, including invoice processing, Proof of Performance (POP) review, and timely query resolution Act as a key point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and third‑party finance teams, building strong working relationships Ensure controls, compliance, and audit...

A leading Insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Reinsurance Consultant / Specialist to support a major transformation programme within the insurance sector. This is for a 6-month Contract, £500- £550 per day Inside IR35, London - hybrid. This is an opportunity to combine deep reinsurance expertise with process improvement, analytics, and operational transformation initiatives, working alongside senior stakeholders across underwriting, actuarial, finance, claims, and operations. Responsibilities include: * Act as the subject matter expert for ceded reinsurance operations, supporting treaty administration, accounting, settlements, and reporting activities. * Provide analytical insights into portfolio performance, loss trends, and financial impacts to support business decision-making. * Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, claims, and external counterparties to ensure effective management of reinsurance programmes. * Identify...

Synapri are looking to speak with Workday Analyst/Consultant looking for their next contract. This is a role coming onboard and supporting the ongoing maintenance and improvement of our clients Workday HCM & Recruitment platform. This position is a Workday Analyst/Consultant position looking for someone to come in and support the delivery of the Workday platform across HCM, Procurement, Recruitment, Integrations, Security, and Reporting. See below for the scope of responsibilities! Key responsibilities include: • Workday platform support, configuration, enhancements, and release management • Managing Workday integrations, reporting, security, and business process optimisation • Coordinating Agile delivery activities, working in sprints and working closely with stakeholders • Supporting Workday roadmap development and end-to-end project delivery • Providing guidance to HR, Finance, and Technology teams throughout the project lifecycle 💰Rate: DOE 📌Location: Remote with...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Chief of Staff to join a leading global organisation, supporting a Group Finance function within a complex, high-profile corporate environment. This role sits close to the CFO and senior finance leadership team, driving governance, coordination, and delivery across key finance priorities in a fast paced and evolving business CHIEF OF STAFF - GROUP FINANCE - SOUTHBANK, LONDON - HYBRID (2-3 DAYS ONSITE) - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £700pd to £800pd We are seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to support a Group Finance function within a complex, global organisation. This role works closely with the CFO and senior finance leadership team to drive structure, governance, and delivery across key finance priorities, ensuring alignment and effective execution across the function. This is a high visibility role sitting close to senior leadership, providing coordination across finance planning, reporting, governance cycles, and transformation activity within a fast...

IT Administrator Contract: 6-12 Month Contract Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Outside IR35) Location: London, Hybrid (2-3 days per week on-site) We are currently looking for an experienced IT Administrator to support a busy Technology & Transformation team within a highly regulated environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working across procurement, supplier management, contract administration, and compliance activities while supporting the day-to-day operations of an IT function. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Finance Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for IT equipment, software, and services Process Goods Received Notifications (GRNs) Reconcile supplier invoices against POs and deliveries Support budget tracking and supplier payment processes Supplier & Compliance Administration Manage supplier permits, access requests, and renewals Maintain supplier compliance documentation, including...