24 jobs found in Chelmsford

Finance Officer 📍 Southend-on-Sea (office-based/hybrid) 💰 £17.50 - £18.00 per hour We're currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Southend. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role in a busy and collaborative finance team. The Role Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of both income and expenditure, and providing excellent internal and external stakeholder support. Key Responsibilities Expenditure Act as the main point of contact for purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding, processing, and timely payment Set up and process ad-hoc payments for approval Create and maintain supplier records in line with internal procedures Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally Review and process staff mileage claims for payment Monitor credit card returns,...

Finance Assistant - Direct Payments 📍 Southend-on-Sea 💰 £14.00 - £14.35 per hour 🕒 Full-time We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant - Direct Payments to join a busy and supportive finance team in Southend. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration experience who enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment. The Role Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in managing direct payments and supporting financial operations. You'll ensure accurate processing, compliance, and excellent service to both internal teams and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage the Direct Payments finance inbox, responding to queries in a timely manner Organise and file invoices, preparing them for weekly payment runs Check invoices against available funding and relevant financial lines Ensure all new suppliers and personal assistants are correctly onboarded with appropriate documentation Raise...

Payments and Care Charging Manager 📍 London Borough | Hybrid Working 💰 PAYE: £224.59 per day / Umbrella: £302.65 Per Day 📅 Contract until December 2026 🕒 Full Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payments and Care Charging Manager to join a busy Adult Social Care Finance service within a London local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong Adult Social Care experience to lead a specialist team delivering payments, care charging, financial assessments, debt management and direct payment processes in line with the Care Act and statutory guidance. Key Responsibilities * Manage and develop a Payments and Care Charging team delivering high-quality financial operations across Adult Social Care * Oversee billing, payment cycles, financial assessments, debt recovery and income collection activities * Ensure compliance with Care Act legislation, local authority financial regulations and statutory guidance * Lead on...

Senior Customer Relations Officer 6-Month Contract | Hybrid – Croydon | Up to £330 per day We are currently supporting a leading global insurance organisation with the appointment of two Senior Customer Relations Officers on an initial 6-month contract basis. This position sits within the customer relations and complaints function, focusing on complex complaint investigations and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) referrals across general insurance products. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering fair customer outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high service standards. Overview: The role is responsible for managing complex and escalated customer complaints from receipt through to resolution, including cases referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, claims teams, underwriting and legal functions to investigate concerns thoroughly and deliver well-reasoned final responses in line...

Finance Assistant (Temporary) Contract Length: 2 months Hourly Rate: £14.80ph Working Pattern: Full Time Location: London/Office Hybrid 1 day in office in month (can work more in office if you wish) Role Purpose: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Monitor the team mailbox, register new invoices, and respond to email queries within agreed service levels. Assist with user setup for the expense system (SAP Concur) and support data cleansing activities. Engage in aged creditor chasing and supplier reconciliation activities with the Operations Officers. Handle routine bank tasks, such as stopping supplier cheques, and work to reduce debit balances. Collaborate with the Operations Officer and Team Leader for regular payment runs and assist with team tasks as needed. What We are Looking For: A solid understanding of Accounts Payable and experience using finance...

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: St Paul's, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm) Contract: Minimum 6 months (with potential for extension) Start Date: Early June Role Overview We are seeking a commercially focused Finance Analyst to join a small, collaborative finance team of four. This is a highly visible role with strong stakeholder engagement, working closely with the commercial team to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with commercial teams to support: Business opportunities Pricing and cost analysis Build and develop Excel-based financial models (e.g. revenue and cost projections) Translate approved opportunities into clear financial insights Support core finance processes including: Reporting Month-end activities Reconciliations (with scope expanding beyond this) Contribute to product development...

The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will act a a key liaison between Finance, Risk and Business Reporting function and operational directorates, providing advice on financial impacts, risks, opportunities and organisational performance to support informed decision making. The position can be based in either London, Manchester, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Belfast. Client Details A leading and powerful public sector Arms Length Body that play an important role in UK life. Description The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will play a key role supporting senior leaders and directorates to understand their financial position, organisational performance and strategic risks. Your duties will include: Supporting the production, interpretation and dissemination of management information across finance, workforce, delivery and risk to support decisions, identify trends and drive measurable business performance. Leading annual budget planning...

Trade Finance Business Analyst / Customer Journey Manager – Banking Transformation Contract | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | London or Edinburgh We are hiring an experienced Trade Finance Business Analyst / Customer Journey Manager to support a major banking transformation programme focused on customer journey mapping, API-led digitisation and Trade Finance modernisation. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience across Documentary Trade, Supply Chain Finance (SCF), Receivables Finance and end-to-end client journey transformation within banking or financial services environments. Key Responsibilities: • Map and optimise end-to-end customer journeys across Trade Finance products • Work closely with business, product, architecture and engineering teams • Support API-led transformation and digital Trade Finance initiatives • Define as-is and to-be processes and service design frameworks • Translate business requirements into technical and functional solutions • Support...

The Property Accountant role involves managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for property-related transactions within the business services industry. This temporary position in London is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking to contribute effectively to a professional environment. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the business services industry. They specialise in providing tailored financial solutions and are committed to maintaining high professional standards in their accounting and finance department. Description Prepare and maintain financial records related to property transactions. Monitor and reconcile property accounts to ensure accuracy. Assist with budgeting and forecasting for property-related expenses and revenues. Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations....

Finance Data Design Lead - Insurance Transformation Contract | Outside IR35 | London (Hybrid) We are supporting a large-scale insurance transformation programme entering a critical delivery phase and are looking to engage an experienced Finance Data Design Lead. This role sits at the centre of delivery, bridging architecture and engineering, and will play a key part in shaping and implementing complex finance and actuarial data solutions. The Role You will be responsible for translating high-level architecture into detailed, implementable designs across finance, actuarial and regulatory reporting data domains. Key responsibilities include: Designing finance data models (including IFRS17, actuarial and sub-ledger structures) Defining data pipelines and processing logic within cloud data platforms Establishing reconciliation and control frameworks across reporting outputs Working closely with architecture, engineering and platform teams to ensure alignment Embedding data...

Finance Data Engineering Lead - Insurance Programme Contract | Outside IR35 | London (Hybrid) We are working with a leading insurance organisation seeking a Finance Data Engineering Lead to join a major programme at a critical stage of delivery. This is a hands-on role focused on building and delivering data solutions within an established cloud data environment. The Role You will play a key role in developing and deploying finance and actuarial data pipelines, supporting reporting, analytics and reconciliation capabilities. Key responsibilities include: Developing Python / PySpark data pipelines within cloud platforms Building datasets and models for finance, actuarial and risk reporting Integrating with existing data ingestion and orchestration frameworks Supporting reconciliation, validation and data quality processes Collaborating with design and architecture teams to deliver aligned solutions Experience Required Strong experience as a Data Engineer within insurance...

Join Our Investment Banking Client as a Data Governance SME! Location: Bishopsgate, City of London Contract Type: Temporary Rate: £450-£800 Umbrella (depends on role level and experience) Are you passionate about data governance and financial crime and looking to make a real impact in the Financial Services sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic Data Governance Subject Matter Expert with specialist Financial Crime knowledge (SME) to join our team in the heart of London. Your Role: The Data Governance FINCRIME Analyst role will be instrumental in the delivery of appropriate Data Governance surrounding the Financial Crime - Anti Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and the Fraud process. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the many facets of Data Governance pertaining to data management, data quality, data analytics, and data visualisation. The role will require working with...

Counterparty Credit Risk QA Manager - Tier 1 Bank - London - 12 months Role - Counterparty Credit Risk QA Manager Rate - £850 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 12 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street Role Test Manager to lead testing activities within the Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) domain. The role will focus on defining the overall test strategy, ensuring alignment with the bank's existing QA processes and governance standards, and reviewing current practices to identify opportunities for improvement. The Test Manager will work closely with stakeholders across business and technology to ensure consistent and high-quality testing delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep QA expertise with strong domain knowledge in Counterparty Credit Risk, exposure to regulatory-driven change, and the ability to manage cross‑functional delivery across technology, risk, and business functions.Tasks...

Buyer Stevenage 12 Month Contract The role We are seeking a Buyer for a company within Aerospace industry.  this is to join our Procurement team. As the Buyer, you will be responsible for negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the commercial competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance of our supply chain. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the aerospace industry. Responsibilities Negotiate new contracts and contract amendments with suppliers or prospects. Manage suppliers’ contracts, including claims, contractual review meetings, and definition of continuous improvement targets (commercial competitiveness, quality and delivery performance.) Anticipate end of contract and end of price validity by retendering. Ensure suppliers’ financial health is checked and actions taken as appropriate. Ensure accuracy and respect of commercial Terms & Conditions. Prepare strategic alignment...

Large Housing Association requires a Complaints Investigator to analyse and resolve complaints in a fair and impartial manner. With a sound understanding of the regulatory timescales and deadlines associated with complaint resolution, you will be required to take case ownership and conduct a comprehensive investigation using all available information and documentation. Experience of responding to Stage 1 complaints is vital and experience of handling Stage 2 would be beneficial. Based in Hammersmith - hybrid working with Wednesday and Thursday in the office. * You will be expected to provide excellent customer service when interacting with complainants either in the form of correspondence, phone or at the office, adhering to our service standards and meeting the diverse needs of the customer. * You will demonstrate a personal commitment and responsibility for providing a highly resolution-based service, aiming to resolve complaints at the first stage. * You will acknowledge...

Job Title: Finance Officer Location: Croydon, Hybrid working once training completed Hourly rate: £16 Per Hour Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role Provide Equipment Hub is looking for a detail-focused and proactive Finance Officer to join our team. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of finance operations, ensuring invoices are accurate, suppliers are managed effectively, and financial processes are compliant and efficient. You'll play an important part in helping the organisation manage its resources effectively through accurate financial controls and insightful reporting. Key Responsibilities Verify and match supplier invoices to purchase orders, identifying and resolving discrepancies Liaise with internal teams (procurement, warehouse) and external suppliers to resolve queries and avoid payment delays Build strong working relationships with stakeholders...

Senior Finance Manager 12-Month FTC | £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus and Benefits Watford (Hybrid) Our client, a leading player in their chosen sector, is looking to secure the services of a Senior Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a high-profile role with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the potential opportunity to become permanent for the right individual. You will act as the lead finance business partner supporting performance, driving efficiencies and influencing key decisions. Key areas: - lead all planning cycles including budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning. - own and deliver monthly management accounts, ensuring clear, insightful commentary. - drive a cost-conscious culture, identifying risks, opportunities and efficiencies. - manage and challenge key third-party providers, ensuring value and accountability - support strategic projects and business cases to enable informed decision-making - act as the key link with central...

Dedicate Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a reputable Secondary School based in Tonbridge, seeking a Temporary Finance Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate financial planning, reporting, and compliance. The role is offered on a five month temporary basis. * Significant experience as a Finance Manager, specifically within the education sector or a Multi Academy Trust * Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively * Brigs a sound working knowledge of relevant financial software such as PS Financials and Excel Hours of work: 8am - 4pm Mon - Thurs and a 3.30pm finish on Fridays. A car driver is preferable due to the rural location. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, where...

Assistant Accountant - 6-12 month contract Location: Huntingdon (On-site) Salary: £32 - £35k + Benefits We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative business operating across multiple high-performance industries, offering real scope to develop and make an impact, with potential for a permanent role after the initial contract period. Reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function and contributing to continuous improvement across financial processes. Key Responsibilities Maintain daily and monthly cashflow forecasts Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including: Trial Balance Profit & Loss Balance Sheet Variance analysis with commentary Reconcile control accounts Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals (including sales, cost of sales, and...

Marc Daniels is supporting a company in the search for an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to join its finance team during a busy and evolving period. This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded finance professional who can step in quickly, add value from day one, and support core reporting, forecasting, and business partnering activity. Key responsibilities Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, including variance analysis. Maintain and improve forecasting processes across the business. Review, challenge, and refine forecasts to highlight risks and opportunities. Support the production of high-quality management reporting packs. Provide commercial analysis and insight to senior stakeholders. Partner with key stakeholders to explain financial performance and business drivers. Support ad hoc analysis and decision-making as required. Take ownership of workstreams with minimal supervisionAbout you Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Strong FP&A or...