30 jobs found in Wickford

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Project Systems Accountant within a Local Authority client based in Essex. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2-3 days on-site per week), and £35-£45 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience), with a contract length of 9-12 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: • Lead on financial systems projects, upgrades and ongoing development of the Council's corporate financial management systems. • Support and monitor key finance projects, providing regular updates on progress and outcomes. • Act as a specialist advisor on financial systems, ensuring robust processes, controls and reporting. • Manage system configuration, user access, testing, training and stakeholder engagement across the organisation. • Work closely with Finance and ICT teams to deliver system improvements and resolve technical issues. • Support budget monitoring, year-end processes, reconciliations and financial...

Job Title: Brokerage Assistant /Childrens Finance Assistant Location: Havering, Contract Type: Temporary - initially 3 months Rate: £16.84 per hour DBS Required: Yes (Basic) 1 day a week inthe office 4 days work from home Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of finance within Children's Services? Our client is seeking a motivated Brokerage Assistant to support the Brokerage and Finance Business Intelligence Officer in delivering essential financial administration. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of services that directly impact our community! Key Responsibilities: Provide integrated financial administration for Children's Services, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks. Process timely payments to providers, suppliers, and staff, supporting uninterrupted service delivery. Reconcile service-based systems with the Council's general ledger. Assist with the management of procurement cards and collate data for service grants....

Finance Officer (Temporary Contract) Hybrid Working | £15.00 per hour Temporary contract until September Are you an experienced Finance Administrator or Finance Officer looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a temporary Finance Officer to join a busy public sector organisation, supporting a friendly and collaborative team within an education-focused service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration skills who enjoys working with data, budgets and financial processes in a varied role. The Role You'll support the Business and Finance function by ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently while providing administrative support across the wider team. Your responsibilities will include: Processing and maintaining financial records and transactions Preparing budget reports and financial information Reconciling and processing invoices Monitoring financial and performance data, investigating any...

Finance Business Partner – Corporate Services The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and value for money, the organisation offers a supportive environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Corporate Services directorates, including functions such as HR, Finance and Governance. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable producing month-end accounts while providing financial insight to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to quickly add value within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and balance sheet...

Finance Business Partner – Housing Services The organisation is a purpose-led housing provider committed to delivering safe, affordable homes and high-quality services to its customers. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, continuous improvement and delivering value for money, it offers a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. They are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the Housing Services directorate, partnering with teams across Neighbourhoods, Lettings and Income. This is a hands-on role combining management accounting with commercial business partnering, requiring someone who is comfortable managing month-end processes while providing financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and able to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly...

Your new company A leading global organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its high-performing Technology Finance team. Working within a complex, fast-paced environment, you will partner with senior technology leaders to provide financial insight, commercial support and strategic guidance across a large-scale infrastructure function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in technology, innovation and operational excellence. Your new role As a Senior Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior technology stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and driving financial performance. You will lead budgeting and forecasting activities across operating and capital expenditure, provide detailed financial analysis and modelling, and deliver insight into business performance. The role will also involve investment appraisal, capital allocation, vendor commercial support, reporting improvements and...

Project Finance Controller Location: Remote Day Rate: £175.00 per day PAYE / £236.56 Umbrella Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for an opportunity to combine project finance, business partnering, and operational delivery within a fast-paced renewable energy environment? We're seeking a Project Finance Controller to join a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector, supporting a portfolio of onshore wind service projects across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on partnering with operational teams, delivering financial insight, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and profitably. The Opportunity As a Project Finance Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in the commercial execution and financial control of renewable energy service projects. Working closely with Commercial Project Managers and operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial...

AML Financial Crime Associate! 🌟 Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of finance? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented AML Financial Crime Associate to support KYC Periodic Reviews for Japanese Corporate clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment! Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 Months Location: HEX (Hybrid) Purpose of the Role: As an AML Financial Crime Associate, you will be the backbone of our KYC team, ensuring that all client information is accurate and compliant. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for document collection and client communication. 📞 Ensuring accurate data entry in our KYC systems (ACCORD & EIC). Collaborating with FCMO analysts and Relationship Managers to facilitate KYC reviews. Monitoring the progress of KYC files and being the client liaison for additional...

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a leading international insurance business as an FP&A Manager. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance analysis, management reporting and strategic decision-making across a complex EMEA operation. You will also play a key role in financial modelling, process improvement and driving commercial insight. Your new role Key responsibilities include: Partner with senior business leaders to provide financial support and commercial insight. Deliver budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes across business units. Produce management reports, board packs and financial commentary for senior stakeholders. Analyse business performance, identify trends and recommend actions to improve results. Challenge and support business units on financial performance and strategic initiatives. Develop financial models...

2 Solution Architects Needed! An insurance client of mine are currently underway with a multiyear transformation initiative and require 2 architects to join their teams. The roles will require ad-hoc travel into the London office. One architect will be needed to support the claims transformation programme and the other will support the underwriting workbench transformation programme. Speciality Insurance experience is preferred however general insurance experience is welcomed. Skill Required: Strong Claims Transformation Experience Strong Underwriting Workbench Experience 10+ Yrs Architecture experience within Insurance If of interest, please apply with an updated version of your CV and I'll get back to you if suitable. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to...

Location: South East London (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience but equivalent to Band 7/8a The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation within the healthcare sector during a period of transformation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in providing continuity across both the Financial Accounts and Financial Management functions while supporting the organisation through a planned finance restructure. This is a hands-on interim assignment, ideally suited to someone who can quickly establish credibility, provide technical expertise and deliver high-quality financial support across a broad remit. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end and year-end close activities. Ensure robust financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations. Support statutory reporting and external audit requirements. Produce accurate and timely...

Job Purpose To assist in the investigation of complex complaints made under the Councils Corporate Complaints process. To assist in the investigation and response to enquiries made by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO). To carry out non-complex investigations in line with the Council's overall vision, values and strategic aims, ensuring that excellent customer service is delivered. Provide guidance support and advice on the conduct of individual cases to administrative staff. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Finance Officer on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: Finance Officer Contract Duration: 3 Months Hours Per Week: 35 Work Pattern: Hybrid - Twice in a week to Office. Job Details: We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to support the processing and reconciliation of funding payments to schools. The role requires strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, and the ability to communicate effectively with schools and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Processing funding and supplier payments accurately and within agreed timescales • Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies • Maintaining accurate financial records and payment schedules • Communicating with schools regarding payments, queries, and financial information • Updating and maintaining SAP records and financial data • Supporting reporting and administrative finance tasks as required • Ensuring compliance with financial procedures...

Your new company A leading international financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join its Financial Control team. Working within a highly regulated environment, you will partner closely with Front Office, Product Control, Operations and senior Finance stakeholders, supporting the integrity of financial reporting across a complex trading business. Your new role As a Finance Controller, you will take ownership of the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for designated business areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Producing detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis with insightful month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year commentary Performing balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation and control reviews Monitoring and resolving ledger breaks, suspense accounts and reconciliation issues Supporting Head Office, regulatory and statutory reporting...

Overview Expleo is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to support a policy and regulatory initiative within the payments sector. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in payments regulation, fraud policy, consumer protection frameworks, and policy development, with the ability to lead policy workstreams, undertake complex analysis, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders. This role is ideally suited to an individual with experience within a regulator, financial services organisation, consultancy, industry body, or public sector environment, with a particular focus on payments and fraud-related policy. Responsibilities Lead and contribute to the delivery of policy projects and analysis, both independently and as part of a wider team. Oversee the delivery of specific policy workstreams and support more junior colleagues where required. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, building effective relationships with policy, economic, legal,...

Your New CompanyA highly regarded and growing professional services organisation is seeking a Bookkeeper to join its finance function. This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced Chief Financial Officer in a collaborative and professional environment where accuracy, integrity and attention to detail are highly valued.The organisation is committed to maintaining excellent financial controls and processes and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Your New Role As Bookkeeper, you will support the CFO and wider finance team in the day-to-day management of the firm's financial operations, ensuring all financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently. The role will involve processing invoices, performing daily bank reconciliations across client and office accounts, posting journals and cashbook entries, and investigating and resolving any reconciliation discrepancies. You will...

Overview Expleo is seeking an experienced Senior ERP Business Analyst to support a major ERP transformation programme focused on replacing an existing Oracle ERP platform with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This role will play a critical part in the discovery and analysis phase, working closely with Finance, IT, operational stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to define business requirements and establish the foundations for a successful ERP implementation. The successful candidate will possess a strong combination of finance process expertise, ERP transformation experience, and structured business analysis skills. They will be responsible for understanding complex business operations, challenging existing processes, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality documentation to support programme governance, procurement, and solution design activities. Responsibilities Conduct workshops and stakeholder interviews across Finance, Procurement, Asset...

A well-established international consumer business is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant on a 12-14 month fixed-term contract. This is a broad and visible role within the European finance team, combining financial accounting, management reporting, commercial analysis and legal entity control. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, FP&A and operational teams across the UK and Europe. The position would suit a qualified accountant who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, international and multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities * Take ownership of accounting and reporting for designated UK entities and a key European commercial channel. * Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts. * Complete month-end and quarter-end close activities within agreed deadlines. * Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations. * Investigate variances, unusual movements and potential accounting errors. * Coordinate...

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to support its Place Directorate on an initial 12-month contract. This is a strategic finance business partnering role providing operational and strategic financial support across a diverse service portfolio. Service Portfolio * Waste Services * Libraries * Transport and Highways * Environmental Services * Wider Place Directorate functions Key Responsibilities * Lead financial business partnering across Place services * Provide budget monitoring, financial control and performance reporting * Develop financial models, forecasts and medium-term financial plans * Support identification, tracking and delivery of savings programmes * Provide robust financial advice, challenge and insight to senior stakeholders * Attend leadership meetings, boards and stakeholder forums * Manage, coach and develop two Senior Accountants * Support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial...

Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a highly recognisable, fast-paced consumer-facing business with a global footprint. Operating at the heart of a dynamic and creative sector, the organisation delivers high-profile projects and experiences that engage millions of customers worldwide. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced finance leader to join on an initial 6-month contract, taking ownership of a talented finance team while partnering closely with senior commercial stakeholders. This is a business where finance has a genuine seat at the table, offering the chance to influence decisions, improve processes, and make a visible impact from day one. Your new role Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals whilst acting as a trusted business partner across a range of commercial and operational functions. Responsibilities will include: Leading the month-end close and...