10 jobs found in Colchester

A client of ours in the Tiptree area are recruiting a Head of Finance to join their team. This is a full-time temporary position working Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and paying £19.23 - £24.00 per hour (£40,000 - £50,000 per annum) depending on experience. This role requires someone available ASAP. Sage, CIS and Invoice Finance experience a must. Your key duties in this Head of Finance role will include but are not limited to: Preparing accurate monthly and annual management accounts in line with reporting deadlines Producing budgets and forecasts, analysing variances and challenging financial performance Presenting financial information to the board and senior leadership team Maintaining and developing detailed cash flow forecasts Overseeing daily finance operations including accounts payable and receivable Managing payroll, VAT returns, CIS submissions and PAYE compliance Overseeing invoice finance processes and bank reconciliations Leading, mentoring and developing a...

Senior Finance Assistant Location: Colchester Department: Finance Reports to: Finance Processes Supervisor About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in processing purchase invoices, ensuring timely payments, supporting budget managers with financial information, and assisting with the delivery of a new finance system. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ERP system experience who is looking to contribute to a professional finance function and develop their expertise further. Key Responsibilities: * Process and ensure prompt payment of purchase invoices in line with procedures. * Match invoices to orders, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies. * Act as a point of contact for invoice queries from staff, suppliers, and department heads. * Prepare and validate BACS payment runs and remittances. * Provide financial information to...

A leading research-led organisation within the higher education and life sciences sector is seeking an Accounts Manager to join its finance team on a fixed-term basis until September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, complex environment supporting high-value research activity with global impact. Reporting to a senior finance lead, you will provide comprehensive accounts management support across general ledger and research grant activity. The role combines hands-on financial processing with advisory responsibilities and people management. Key responsibilities include: Managing day-to-day accounting queries and supporting month-end and year-end processes Monitoring and reconciling general ledger accounts and supporting budget holders Identifying and explaining variances, risks, and forecast overspends Translating financial information for non-financial stakeholders Liaising with senior academics and project leads on budgets, forecasts, and grant...

Purpose of the Role The Exchequer Support Officer will work within the Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable support team, ensuring the smooth and accurate management of supplier payments, purchasing support, and financial processing. The role is responsible for maintaining P2P systems, supporting internal users, and ensuring efficient and compliant purchasing and payment processes. The position provides high‑quality technical, administrative, and customer‑focused support, helping deliver value-for-money procurement and effective financial governance. Key Responsibilities Administer reports to update and maintain financial systems and records. Provide frontline customer support relating to purchasing and payment processes. Create and amend supplier records while ensuring vendor verification compliance. Manage new supplier requests in line with internal procurement rules. Create and maintain supplier category codes. Provide support to users purchasing goods and services...

Finance Assistant Location: Maidstone Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 + Monthly bonus We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our client, a leading national insurance organisation based in Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive finance team within a modern office environment, conveniently located close to the train station. Key Responsibilities: Assist with day-to-day financial operations including invoices, expenses, and reconciliations. Process payments and support month-end reporting. Maintain accurate financial records and assist with data entry into accounting systems. Support the preparation of budgets and financial statements. Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth financial processes. Assist the Finance Manager with ad-hoc financial projects and administrative duties. If you're an organised and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, apply now...

Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager Local Authority | South East London A large local authority based in South East London is seeking an experienced Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager to lead and manage internal audit and counter-fraud activity across a complex, high-profile public-sector organisation. This is a senior interim opportunity for an accomplished audit and fraud professional who can provide assurance, leadership, and robust investigation capability while supporting the statutory responsibilities of the Section 151 function. Assignment Details Pay Rate: £44.09 per hour (Umbrella) May negotiate higher for exceptional candidates based on experience Contract Length: 11 months (ongoing assignment) Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Office Location: Woolwich area, South East London (SE18)The Role The Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective audit coverage across council services, managing a large professional team,...

Your new company A leading global speciality insurer known for its strong financial foundation, commitment to innovation, and collaborative culture. You'll be joining a highly respected organisation that empowers its people and continually evolves to meet the demands of a fast‑moving insurance market. Your new role As a Cash Allocation Analyst (Contractor), you will support the Finance function by reducing aged unallocated cash balances identified through Internal Audit. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include investigating and reconciling high‑volume, multi‑currency cash receipts, analysing remittances, contacting brokers and insurance counterparties for missing information, and ensuring accurate posting and allocation within core systems. You will also liaise with internal teams, maintain clear audit trails, escalate complex items, and produce regular ageing and progress reports. What you'll need to succeed Experience communicating directly with brokers or insurance...

Excellent opportunity for anyone with fluent MANDARIN and CORPORATE BANKING background who is looking for their next step in the financial services sector. This organisation is a global player, and the Financial Institutions Department is growing and looking for someone who will support this growth. You will need to have good relationship management skill and have worked with Financial Institutions before and have good written skill in both Mandarin Chinese and English. There are excellent career opportunities for the right person. Job Title BANKING Junior Relationship Manager Location City of London Work style: 100% office based Salary: 250/day Languages: FLUENT MANDARIN and English Length: 6 Month Key Responsibilities Develop and expand corporate banking relationships within the UK and cross-border markets Drive RMB related business, including RMB settlement, RMB loans and FX solutions Prepare and coordinate credit proposals (bilateral and syndicated facilities)...

Excellent opportunity for anyone with fluent MANDARIN and CORPORATE BANKING background who is looking for their next step in the financial services sector. This organisation is a global player, and the Financial Institutions Department is growing and looking for someone who will support this growth. You will need to have good relationship management skill and have worked with Financial Institutions before and have good written skill in both Mandarin Chinese and English. There are excellent career opportunities for the right person. Job Title BANKING Junior Relationship Manager Location City of London Work style: 100% office based Salary: 250/day Languages: FLUENT MANDARIN and English Length: 6 Month Key Responsibilities Develop and expand corporate banking relationships within the UK and cross-border markets Drive RMB related business, including RMB settlement, RMB loans and FX solutions Prepare and coordinate credit proposals (bilateral and syndicated facilities)...

The interim Head of Liquidity Risk sits within the Group Risk function and is responsible for ensuring the Group effectively identifies, assesses, measures, and manages its liquidity risk exposure. Liquidity Risk is one of the nine principal risk categories faced by the Group. Client Details This opportunity is with a large organisation in the financial services industry, known for its structured and professional approach. The company operates within a robust framework, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial solutions. Description Oversee and provide independent challenge to the management of Liquidity Risk across the Group, including key strategic initiatives as required. Ensure full adherence to applicable Liquidity Risk regulations and supervisory expectations. Lead the review and independent challenge of the Group's ILAAP. Lead the review and challenge of the Group's Recovery Plan, including recovery indicators, recovery capacity, and the Contingency Funding...