67 Finance jobs in Chelmsford

***FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR - UK LEADING MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR***

Job Title: Finance Administrator
Location: North Weald/Epping/Harlow
Salary: £30,000 - £5,000 per annnum + Bonus Scheme

About our client:

Our client is a fast growing national building services provider specialising in commercial Electrical and Civils Infrastructure installations. They are the lead contractor for a pan European parcel locker operator and one of the UKs oldest and most successful retailers, they deliver mission critical projects across the country with speed, precision and professionalism.

The Role:

Our client is seeking a detail focussed and commercially astute Financial Administrator to lead their financial reporting, forecasting and insight functions. The role is central to providing the leadership team and board with accurate, timely and actionable financial information to support strategic decision making.

You will manage the accounts lifecycle, produce board-ready financial reports and deliver a clear insight into job-level and company wide performance. This is a hands on role with significant exposure to senior leadership, designed for someone who thrives on responsibility, accuracy and delivering clarity that drives operational success.

Key Responsibilities:

*Manage daily bookeeping including invoicing, colleague and sub-contractor expenses, reconciliations and credit control

*Oversee accounts payable and receivable workflows

*Produce weekly and monthly cashflow reports, forecasts and board packs with clear commentary and recommendations

*Build and maintain KPI dashboards (e.g revenue per crew, job profit margins, completion rates) to highlight opportunities and risks

*Provide financial analysis and strategic insight to support board level operational and investment decisions

*Liasie with accountants and leadership on monthly close, budgeting and longer term financial planning

*Ensure compliance with HMRC and VAT regulations, maintaining accurate and accessible digital records

What our client is looking for:

*Strong experience in financial administration, reporting or management account roles

*Demonstrated track record in producing financial insight that influences board or senior management decision making

*Confident using Xero, QuickBooks or similar packages

*Highly proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, with strong data analysis and reporting skills

*Excellent organisation and time management skills with strong attention to detail

*Comfortable owning processes end to end and working independently in a fast paced environment

Package & Benefits:

Salary - 0,000 - 0,000 per annum
Hybrid working available - office in North Weald
Ongoing training and development
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme

Our clients ethos/core values:

Their culture is built around trust. quality and respect. Their values guide every job, every conversation and every hire

Trusted to deliver - they earn trust through consistency, clear communication and dependability

Excellence every time - Theyre committed to high standards on every job, big or small.

Respect for all - they work as one team and everyone is treated equally

Why join our client:

* They are a people first organisation with a high performance culture. They thrive on autonomy, clarity and trust - and they invest in every colleague to ensure they success.

Please contact Hugh @ Romans Recruitment Group for more information on this fantastic opportunity - many thanks!


 

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting an Finance Manager to join their team on a temporary - permanent basis. This is a part-time position working 14.5 hours per week across 2 days (Fridays essential) starting ASAP. Paying 19.75 - 23.38 per hour (38,000 - 45,000 pro rata) depending on experience.

Working in a team of 2 with 1 direct report, your key duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee financial accounting, reporting, and monitoring.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Present findings to the board and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Identify risks, propose solutions, and manage stakeholders.
• Handle payroll, VAT, HMRC returns and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and audit processes.
• Ensure legal compliance and build external relationships.
• Drive improvements in accounting practices.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Finance Manager position:

• AAT level 4 qualified
• Previous experience in a similar role essential
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in using Sage, Excel, Word, Access and Paperless
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Finance Manager position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch. #accountsjobs

Finance Assistant

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm

28,000 to 32,000 per annum

Our client are a long standing local business, looking for a Finance Assistant to join the accounts team.

You do not need any qualifications, but you will need a sound background in this type of role, with at least 3 years experience.

If you have experience in a property company that would be great - but it is not essential.

On a day to day basis you will:

• Receive, process and query incoming supplier invoices
• Produce and send any sales invoices
• Ensure all transactions are posted to the correct cost centre/business division
• Assist with all administration within the accounts team
• Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies
• Use Excel spreadsheets to produce reports
• Knowledge of accounts packages is essential, but it doesn't matter which one!

This role is based 10 minutes outside Hertford, so you will need your own transport to get to and from the office. The role is 100% office based, working as part of a growing team.

If this sounds like the role you are looking for please apply today - we would love to hear from you!

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy

Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.

Finance Manager | Colchester | Up to £50,000

• Full ownership of site P&L and forecasting
• Autonomy to lead financial processes and controls
• Direct influence on profit improvement plans
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations
• Opportunities to support strategic projects and continuous improvement
• Company bonus 

• Producing weekly P&L reports with detailed variance analysis
• Partnering with farm and procurement teams to drive performance
• Leading month-end processes, rolling forecasts, and margin analysis
• Managing balance sheet reviews, especially WIP, stocks, and accruals
• Supporting audits, budgeting, and long-term planning
• Driving financial input into operational projects and cost reviews

• Experience of working within an SME
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience desirable
• Background in FMCG or WIP accounting (not essential but desirable)
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Do you have previous experience with invoice processing?

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Salary: £12.50p/h

Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing

Hours: 08:30am - 17:00 (39 hours)

Sector: Finance & Administration

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary, full time Finance Assistant for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk

As the Finance Assistant your duties will include:

• Order processing
li>Raising purchase orders
• Invoicing
• Redirecting calls to correct department
• Scanning & filing

An ideal candidate for the Finance Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Good telephone manner
• IT literacy
• Good attention to detail.

Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place just in Haverhill, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary vacancies.

Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: 22,500 - 24,000

Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

The company

A well established and professional company based in Chelmsford are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support their growing finance team. You will be based in their head office working on a broad range of accounts tasks. You will need be forward thinking, proactive and great with numbers. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their next steps in their career.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Frequent socials including Summer and Christmas parties
• Environmentally conscious - you'll be supplied with sustainable products
• Company lunches the last Friday of every month
• Opportunity to participate in local fundraising
• Long service awards
• Amazing in-house training

Duties

• Take ownership of premium and claims data processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in every transaction.
• Manage daily banking activities across multiple accounts, keeping financial systems up-to-date and running smoothly.
• Play a proactive role in credit control, helping to resolve aged debt and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Lead weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring financial integrity and precision.
• Prepare detailed monthly bordereaux reports that support strategic decision-making.
• Stay on top of shared mailbox activity, ensuring timely responses and seamless communication.
• Communicate confidently with internal teams and external partners via phone and email, building strong working relationships.
• Oversee and review payment runs, contributing to the smooth operation of financial processes.
• Provide flexible support across the finance team, including accounts payable, sales invoicing, and premium financing assistance.
• Step in with general office administration tasks as needed, helping to keep operations running efficiently.

The ideal candidate

• Educated to degree level
• Good excel knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Great team working skills
• Proactive and forward-thinking

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Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Electrical Main Contractor within the Renewables Industry. We are currently recruiting for a Finance Controller to join the Electrical Main Contractors on a new build Peaking Plant in Tilbury, UK.
The Finance Controller comes with a day rate from 350.00 to 425.00 (Outside IR35)

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

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  Oversee financial management and reporting for the electrical main contractor on the Gas Peaking Plant project.
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  Manage project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to ensure profitability and compliance with agreed margins.
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  Monitor cash flow, working capital, and payment schedules, including subcontractor and supplier invoices.
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  Provide accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial insights to project leadership.
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  Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal company policies.
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  Implement and maintain effective financial controls across procurement, expenses, and contract management.
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  Support commercial and project teams with contract reviews, claims, and change order financial assessments.
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  Liaise with auditors, external stakeholders, and client finance teams as required.
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  Identify financial risks and opportunities, advising senior management on mitigation and optimisation strategies.
• 
  Lead financial reporting for project close-out, including final accounts, reconciliations, and lessons learned.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Finance Controller position:

• Tilbury, UK
• 350.00 to 425.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Immediate start date
• 9 months contract

INDREN

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Finance Manager

Location : Colchester

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid Working : 2 days per week remote

Salary : Up to 50,000 per annum

Ashley Kate is delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG business in the search for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Manager . This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the financial performance of AFF, with a strong focus on production P&L and strategic business partnering. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Finance, this role offers broad responsibilities without direct line management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production and ownership of the full P&L, annual budgeting, and three-year strategic business planning.
• Deliver insightful performance analysis and regular reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, including the Procurement and Supply Chain Director and Head Office teams.
• Drive enhanced variance analysis and implement robust controls across yield, wastage, labour, and operational costs.
• Support internal financial controls including database management, timesheet accuracy, and forecasting processes.
• Contribute to cross-site projects focused on process optimisation, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage capital expenditure processes and ensure effective ROI tracking and reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Part or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA preferred; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with Power BI is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in WIP accounting or within an FMCG environment is strongly advantageous.
• Self-motivated and confident working independently as the on-site finance expert.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and make sound financial decisions in a fast-paced, variable environment.
• Comfortable working in a small office setting within a dynamic industry.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary up to 50,000 per annum.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Life Assurance: 3x basic salary.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support including remote GP access.
  • Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays, with service-based increases and holiday purchase options.
  • Training & Development: Tailored induction and ongoing learning opportunities.
  • Employee Discounts: Access to retail savings, salary finance schemes, and wellness benefits.
  • Additional Perks: Recognition awards, engagement events, volunteering days, and attendance incentives.

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