28 jobs found in Colchester

A market leading technology business based on the outskirts of Cambridge is seeking to recruit a Financial Controller for a 12 month, fixed term contract to provide maternity cover. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Managing Director, as part of the senior management team, this role is responsible for providing financial leadership, commercial insight and robust control to support decision making and drive performance improvement.  Duties include; * Weekly cashflow reporting and support short term liquidity planning * Lead the monthly management accounts process, including flash reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, full profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow reporting * Present clear and timely monthly financial reporting to the Group Financial Controller * Produce core monthly reporting across stock, revenue, profitability, headcount, variance analysis, KPI's etc * Lead the annual budget an quarterly forecasting *...

Job Title: Project Finance Business Partner Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Rate: £300-£450/day PAYE Contract: 6 Months Initial Overview Morson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for a Project Finance Business Partner to support complex, long-term programmes within a private equity-backed engineering environment. This is a commercially focused role within a programme-led setting, requiring strong experience in project cost management, financial risk analysis, and stakeholder partnering. You will work closely with project and programme teams to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support delivery of projects on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Partner with Project and Programme Managers to provide financial insight and challenge on project performance Monitor and control project costs, budgets, forecasts, and margins across long-term programmes Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks and opportunities within projects Deliver...

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. *...

Finance Assistant Location: Stevenage, SG1 2 Contract: 3 Months Initially Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Positions Available: 2 Pay Rates PAYE £14.36 – £17.85 Umbrella £17.90 – £22.25 About the Role A Local Authority Client Finance Team is looking for two experienced Finance Assistants to support a busy service that assists individuals who lack the capacity to manage their own finances under appointee and deputyship arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for organised and detail-focused professionals to join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Making payments to clients * Managing a caseload of client finance accounts * Processing payments accurately and efficiently * Managing bill payments including rent, utilities, and care fees * Completing reconciliations * Completing budget planners * Preparing reports for the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) * Ensuring clients...

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...

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...

Interim Financial Reporting Manager OUR CLIENT: A leading international real estate investment and development organisation who have a real estate portfolio worth over £25billion globally are looking for an Interim Financial Reporting Manager to join its Finance team. THE ROLE plays a key part in supporting the Finance function, ensuring the timely delivery of statutory accounts, regulatory filings, and audit requirements across a large group structure. The core responsibilities will be to: Prepare annual statutory financial statements for a portfolio of UK entities and make submissions to Companies House. Prepare annual statutory accounts. Be the primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit requests and resolving reporting matters throughout the audit cycle. Support the annual Group Audit and Half-Year Audit processes. Provide technical accounting support to the wider Finance team. THE PERSON: The preferred candidate will: Be ACA/ACCA qualified, with current /...

PMO Analyst London/Hybrid 6 month contract Day rate £200 PAYE 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 seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented PMO Analyst to support the delivery of key Data...

Loan Administrator London/Hybrid Contract to December 2026 Day rate £460 via Umbrella Company 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 seeking an experience Loan Administrator to join the team on a contract...

D365 F&O Finance Consultant 📍 Remote with occasional travel (UK) | ✅ Outside IR35 | 📅 July Start | 💰Day Rate Negotiable I'm currently supporting a leading Manufacturing & Distribution organisation that is investing heavily in its Dynamics 365 platform and is looking to engage an experienced D365 F&O Finance Consultant on a contract basis. This is a key role within a wider transformation programme, working closely with finance and business stakeholders to deliver best-practice D365 Finance solutions. What you'll be doing: ✔ Leading finance workshops and requirement gathering sessions ✔ Configuring and optimising D365 F&O Finance modules ✔ Supporting solution design, testing, UAT and go-live activities ✔ Working closely with business and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle What we're looking for: ✅ Proven experience delivering D365 F&O Finance projects ✅ Strong functional expertise across GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Cash & Bank ✅...

Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 4 months. The pay rate on offer is £650 - £750 per day (via Umbrella agency). Role purpose As Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, you will lead financial strategy and governance for franchise operations across Asia, MENA, and Europe. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, capable of delivering profitable growth through robust financial planning, insightful analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Behaviours of being curious, tenacious and brave will enable you to be successful as you collaborate and bring structure into the numbers. This is a role where you can make a real difference in creating value as we work with our Partners to grow, modernise and reset our franchise partner agreements, delivering profitable...

Insurance Claims Officer (Permanent) 📍 Central London | Hybrid Working 💷 £34,359 per annum 📄 Permanent A highly regarded Central London Local Authority is seeking an Insurance Claims Officer to join their specialist Insurance & Risk team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience across insurance claims, legal support, housing claims, investigations or dispute resolution who are looking to build a long-term career within a supportive public sector environment. The organisation is committed to training and development, with clear progression opportunities into Senior Insurance Officer level. Key Responsibilities Investigating liability and insurance claims Managing housing, highways and personal injury claims Assessing acceptance or denial of legal liability Gathering evidence and witness statements Liaising with solicitors, claimants and third parties Handling MOJ portal claims Supporting litigation and court preparation...

The role of Expenses Specialist (Travel & Entertainment) involves managing and processing expenses within the accounting and finance department of a financial services organisation. Based in London, this temporary opportunity offers a chance to contribute to efficient expense handling in a professional setting. Client Details This organisation is a respected name in the financial services industry, operating as part of a small-sized team within the accounting and finance department. They are committed to maintaining high standards in expense management and compliance processes. Description Process travel and entertainment expenses in a timely and accurate manner on Oracle. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations specifically UK VAT. Review and verify expense reports for accuracy and completeness. Assist in resolving discrepancies related to submitted expenses. Communicate effectively with employees to provide guidance on expense policies. Maintain...

Data Management Specialist Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week in Bishopsgate) Rate: £650 /day Inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS Duration: Contract - 3 months Overview We're looking for a Data Management Specialist to support the development of enterprise-wide data management capabilities within a major insurance transformation programme. This is a strategic, framework-focused role centred around defining operating models, governance standards, ownership structures, and data management best practices across the insurance value chain. Working closely with the Head of Data Management, you'll help shape scalable governance and data management approaches across underwriting, claims, policy, finance, and distribution domains. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve enterprise data management frameworks covering:o Data governance o Data quality o Metadata & cataloguing o Master & reference data Develop target operating models and governance approaches Define...

Finance Intelligence Lead - Insurance Consulting 📍 UK Wide / Hybrid - London 💼 Full Time A leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors is seeking a Finance Intelligence Lead to join its growing Insurance Consulting practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant growth and transformation, working with some of the UK's leading life insurance and bulk annuity providers. The organisation combines deep sector expertise with advanced technology, analytics, and advisory capability to deliver innovative solutions across finance, actuarial, reporting, and data transformation. The Opportunity The Finance Intelligence Lead will play a central role in designing and delivering finance transformation programmes for insurance clients. Working closely with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, you will help clients modernise finance operations, improve reporting capability, and unlock...

The role of Credit Controller in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry involves managing credit processes and ensuring timely payments from clients. Based in Ashford, this temporary position requires a detail-oriented professional to support the accounting and finance department. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry. As a medium-sized company, they are known for their commitment to excellence and offering quality services to their clients. Description Monitor and manage outstanding debts to ensure timely payments are received. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and client accounts. Communicate with clients to resolve payment queries and discrepancies professionally. Prepare and issue invoices and statements as required. Collaborate with internal teams to address billing or payment concerns. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations. Provide regular...

Interim Financial Controller We’re looking for an experienced and driven Financial Controller to join our clients growing organisation, partnering closely with the CFO and leadership team to deliver high-quality financial insight and control across the group. In this key role, you’ll take ownership of the month-end close, financial control framework, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness across all finance operations. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting strategic decision-making through robust analysis, forecasts and performance insights. Key responsibilities include: Leading the month-end process and producing management accounts and reporting packs Overseeing cashflow forecasting, working capital and banking activities Managing audit, tax, and compliance obligations across multiple entities Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver insightful financial analysis and FP&A support Driving continuous improvement in systems, controls...

Commercial Finance Analyst Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £50,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a global organisation as a Commercial Finance Analyst. This is not a traditional accounting role. We are seeking a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys analysing financial performance, identifying trends, and providing meaningful insights that support business decision-making. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in analysing margins, profitability, financial performance and key business metrics across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Analyse financial statements and business performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Conduct detailed margin and profitability analysis. Perform financial ratio analysis and KPI reporting. Investigate variances and provide clear commentary and recommendations. Support budgeting, forecasting and business...

Finance Business Partner – CIP & PMO Financial Improvement Analytics Role Purpose To provide senior-level financial business partnering support to the CIP 2026/27 programme, strengthening the Trust’s financial management capability during the period of financial recovery. The post-holder will be embedded within the programme structure, providing dedicated financial expertise across Trustwide CIP projects and divisional improvement programmes. Working directly alongside Executive SROs, Programme Managers and the Recovery Director, this role ensures robust financial validation, accurate benefits tracking and credible savings reporting across the full CIP portfolio. This post bolsters the existing Finance Business Partner capacity to ensure the Trust’s financial improvement ambition is underpinned by robust analysis and real-time financial intelligence. The role will become the custodian of the PMO Tracker and work directly with the Recovery Director and Deputy Director of...