9 jobs found in Colchester

Finance & Payroll Assistant (Construction) Cambridge | Full Time Office Based £30,000 – £36,000 per annum A well-established construction-related business based in Cambridge is looking to appoint a Finance & Payroll Assistant to support their growing finance function. This role would suit someone with previous accounts or payroll experience who is looking to develop within a stable business environment and work closely alongside an experienced Finance Manager. The Role This is a varied position combining payroll, finance administration and credit control responsibilities, offering excellent exposure across the finance function. Key responsibilities will include: • Processing payroll and maintaining payroll records • CIS reconciliation and related administration • Credit control and chasing outstanding invoices • Raising invoices and statements • Resolving invoice queries with customers and internal teams • Supporting accounts payable and supplier invoice processing •...

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. *...

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...

Financial Accountant - Global Consumer £250 - £290 Day Rate PAYE Start ASAP 5 Mths Contract with potentail of extension 2 Days in office | West London Are you a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment? We are partnering with a globally recognised, market-leading business to recruit highly experienced Financial Accountants into a high-performing and collaborative finance team to support the wider teams during a very busy period. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business operating at real scale, offering exposure to a highly complex environment and the chance to develop within a globally recognised brand. This role would suit someone who enjoys pace, complexity and working within a large organisation where accuracy, ownership and strong technical accounting capability are key. What you'll be doing: Supporting the month-end close process and financial reporting activities Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts Managing and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Job Ad: Relationship Support Officer - Trade & FI We're on the hunt for a Relationship Support Officer to join our Trade & Financial Institutions team in London. If you thrive on client interaction, operational precision, and international banking exposure - we want to hear from you! This role is a 3 month FTC. What You'll Do: Serve as the first point of contact for trade clients and correspondent banks Support FI & Trade RMs with admin and compliance tasks Conduct compliance due diligence and monitor SWIFT KYC Registry updates Maintain and reconcile bank and country credit limits Prepare reports, applications, and management information Must-Have Skills: At least 2 years of banking experience Understanding of trade finance and financial instruments Solid compliance mindset and due diligence skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint) Who You Are: Reliable, people-focused, and...