104 Finance jobs in Crawley

Your new company
My client is a highly respected professional services firm with a network of offices across Southern England. I have received positive feedback from previous placements on the working environment, team collaboration, progression opportunities with an emphasis on work-life balance. The firm is growing in terms of fees year-on-year and is gaining new business frequently. This role is one of several additions they will make to their team over the next 9 months, highlighting the pipeline of clients that will be joining them.

Your new role
You will:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, consisting of large owner-managed businesses, limited companies, PE-backed businesses and consolidated groups
• Provide both compliance and advisory services to your clients
• Prepare financial statements for clients above the audit threshold, using IFRS and FRS 102
• Review financial statements prepared by juniors, mentoring as needed
• Be involved with scoping, budgeting and tendering for large corporate financial reporting work
• Management and development of upcoming talent within the accounts team, including delivery of technical training on topical issues.
• Have financial management of your portfolio, taking control of WIP, billing and debt management.
• Involvement in business development, including maintaining your own key contacts and fostering new relationships.
• Be assigned a mentor to help you progress on your journey through the senior leadership team as desired

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant, ACCA, ACA or equivalent and be either trained in audit, looking to move to an accounting function, or have an accounting background from either Practice or Industry. You must be able to prepare year-end accounts and financial reports under UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in consolidated accounts would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to 65,000, with an annual bonus. An excellent pension is available of up to 13% contribution. Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and two at home. Flexible working options are available with the Firm operating core hours between 10am and 4pm, start and finish times are flexible, as well as shorter or longer lunch breaks to help with personal obligations or out-of-office activities. Overtime is paid in either salary or TOIL. My client also has a 'dress for your day' policy and cultivates a positive and fun culture with various opportunities to be involved with clubs and charities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call me on (phone number removed).

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company
My client is a highly respected professional services firm with a network of offices across Southern England. I have received positive feedback from previous placements on the working environment, team collaboration, progression opportunities with an emphasis on work-life balance. The firm is growing in terms of fees year-on-year and is gaining new business frequently. This role is one of several additions they will make to their team over the next 9 months, highlighting the pipeline of clients that will be joining them.

Your new role
You will:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, consisting of large owner-managed businesses, limited companies, PE-backed businesses and consolidated groups
• Provide both compliance and advisory services to your clients
• Prepare financial statements for clients above the audit threshold, using IFRS and FRS 102
• Review financial statements prepared by juniors, mentoring as needed
• Be involved with scoping, budgeting and tendering for large corporate financial reporting work
• Management and development of upcoming talent within the accounts team, including delivery of technical training on topical issues.
• Have financial management of your portfolio, taking control of WIP, billing and debt management.
• Involvement in business development, including maintaining your own key contacts and fostering new relationships.
• Be assigned a mentor to help you progress on your journey through the senior leadership team as desired

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant, ACCA, ACA or equivalent and be either trained in audit, looking to move to an accounting function, or have an accounting background from either Practice or Industry. You must be able to prepare year-end accounts and financial reports under UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in consolidated accounts would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to 65,000, with an annual bonus. An excellent pension is available of up to 13% contribution. Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and two at home. Flexible working options are available with the Firm operating core hours between 10am and 4pm, start and finish times are flexible, as well as shorter or longer lunch breaks to help with personal obligations or out-of-office activities. Overtime is paid in either salary or TOIL. My client also has a 'dress for your day' policy and cultivates a positive and fun culture with various opportunities to be involved with clubs and charities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV , or call me on (phone number removed).

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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Woking - 3 days office

£125,000 + bonus + benefits

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This FTSE listed, market leading manufacturing business has multiple sites around the world and a track record of producing high quality technology components.

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My Local Government client is looking for a qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager the role will make a significant contribution to the success of the Pension Team.

Operating with a degree of professional independence and autonomy the role will predominantly undertake operational work with some project-related work (the mix will vary according to the nature of the work). This role will have specific responsibility for leading a small team across financial matters of the Pension Fund to deliver key operational works that include:

1. Contributing to the delivery of Pension Team Finance Strategy including preparation of the annual Pension Fund accounts and Annual Report.

2. Ensuring key financial controls are robust, monitoring both the service operating budget and the Fund budget.

3. Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Finance Team work.

4. Liaising with key stakeholders including the Pension Fund Committee, the Local Pension Board, employers, auditors, actuaries, funding managers, custodians, and the Fund pool and its partners.

To be be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified accountant e.g. ACA (Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) and have knowledge and understanding of public sector financial/pensions issues and best practice (including statutory regulations and guidance)

You will also need knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting requirements and the structure of local authority/pension accounts as well as the ability to perform tasks within a financial/pensions management cycle and analyse and interpret complex financial/pensions information.

This is a permanent role with some travel to Weybride each week required and the salary band is 47,142 to 51,750.

Our client, a leader in the technology sector, is currently seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis located at The Heights, Weybridge.

• Registering business opportunities and projects in Salesforce and SAP systems
• Managing the project master tracker, including customer contact, billing, sales revenue, cost by type, and expected profit
• Processing direct costs through PE request, PO request, and inspection request submission
• Verifying expense details and recharging them to clients
• Preparing billing and uploading invoices onto customer-owned systems
• Supporting project managers in managing AR overdue
• Creating rolling plans for sales revenue and profit
• Monitoring sales revenue and cost recognition in the system
• Assisting with month-end financial closing tasks, including labour cost allocation and accrual list preparation
• Generating financial reports showing variances between forecast/annual plan and actual closing
• Preparing the annual plan for the following year

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Experience in financial analysis or a similar role
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) preferred

• Sales team and project managers (internal)
• Procurement and legal teams (internal)
• Customers and vendors (external)
• Samsung-affiliated customers including Electronics, Cheil, and others
• CIS/ME/Africa regions
• SDSK, SDSI

37.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work may be required for emergencies and projects.

• Basic annual salary depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Performance-based bonus scheme linked to individual, team, and company performance
• Defined contribution pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)
• Permanent health insurance
• Group life assurance
• Flexible benefits allowance for options like dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, holiday buy/sell, gym membership, travel insurance, etc.

If you are a skilled Finance Analyst looking to further your career in the technology sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team at The Heights, Weybridge.
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This role has a salary range of 47,142 - 51,175 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for public service, pensions and a flair for leadership? Join the Surrey Pension Team as a Finance Manager and play a key role in managing the financial operations of the Surrey Pension Fund - a 6 billion fund supporting over 130,000 members and 500 employers.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team within the Surrey Pension Team, contributing to the delivery of our Finance Strategy and ensuring robust financial controls and reporting. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including auditors, actuaries, funding managers, and the Pension Fund Committee and Local Pension Board.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

The Surrey Pension Team is responsible for administering the Surrey Pension Fund, which is part of the national Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Surrey County Council acts as the administering authority, overseeing investment, funding, governance, and the day-to-day administration of the fund.

With a value of over 6 billion, the fund supports more than 130,000 members and around 500 participating employers, including councils, universities, colleges, academies, and private sector organisations delivering public services. The team manages the full pension lifecycle-from onboarding new members to processing retirements and dependents' benefits.

Our mission is to deliver a first-class customer experience while maintaining the long-term financial sustainability of the fund. We foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, working closely with stakeholders to ensure our services are efficient, transparent, and responsive to the needs of our members.

About the Role

In this role, you will take the lead in preparing the Pension Fund's annual accounts and Annual Report, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard and in line with statutory requirements. You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the service's 7 million operating budget, as well as overseeing the Fund's cashflow and financial forecasts to support effective long-term planning.

You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the Finance Team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders will be essential to ensure sound financial governance and collaborative working.

Additionally, you will champion digital innovation and drive forward process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and deliver a better experience for our customers.

Shortlisting criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA), or in the process of gaining a qualification, with experience in financial or pensions management.
• Skilled in analysing complex financial data and presenting insights to non-financial audiences.
• A confident leader with experience managing teams and delivering high-quality services.
• Knowledgeable about public sector finance, pensions regulations, and local authority accounting.
• Proficient in financial systems, modelling techniques, and data analysis.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions:

• Please outline your professional qualifications and experience in financial or pensions management. How have these prepared you to lead on the preparation of annual accounts and financial reporting in a public sector context?
• Describe a time when you analysed complex financial data and presented your findings to a non-financial audience. What approach did you take to ensure clarity and impact?
• Tell us about your experience managing a team within a finance function. How did you foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement?
• This role involves overseeing financial systems and modelling techniques. Can you provide an example of how you've used these tools to support long-term financial planning or improve operational efficiency?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/08/2025 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Please feel free to visit our Surrey Pensions Fund website and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in the finance sector? This company is offering a fantastic chance to join their team as a Finance Assistant on a 15-month fixed-term contract. With a competitive salary, plus bonus, excellent benefits, and a flexible schedule, this role is perfect for someone ready to contribute their payroll expertise to a dynamic organisation. Located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, this position combines flexibility with professional growth in an exciting industry.

What You Will Do:

- Process supplier and contractor invoices on the purchase ledger using SAP and Excel. 

- Handle queries related to purchase invoices and payments.

- Prepare the purchase ledger for the month-end payment run.

- Perform month-end payment runs, including BACs transfers.

- Process ad hoc payments and manage urgent payment requests.

- Assist with audit requests from external auditors and support the Finance team as needed.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven purchase ledger experience.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Self-motivation and a deadline-driven attitude.

- Proficiency in SAP or similar systems.

- Flexibility to work 32 hours per week on-site in East Grinstead.

This company operates within the automation engineering industry, the Finance Assistant role plays a key part in supporting their operations, ensuring smooth financial processes that align with their innovative projects. 

Location:

The role is based in East Grinstead, West Sussex, offering a convenient and accessible workplace for local candidates.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take on this exciting Finance Assistant opportunity and make a meaningful impact, apply today! Don't miss out on this chance to join a forward-thinking company with excellent benefits and a supportive team environment.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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• Supervise a team of contract support coordinators
• Induction and training of the contract support team
• Carry out appraisals and PDPs for team members
• Recruitment of team members
• Providing support to the client and answer calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
• Determine the nature, priority of faults based on information provided by the client
• Liaise closely with site teams and head office, ensuring accurate processing of quotations and purchase orders
• Co-ordinate with FM Operations, WPS and Engineering Service teams to deliver service excellence in line with contractual obligations
• Managing the supply chain and drive them to attend within required SLA's
• Driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's
• To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the contract and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance to the contract scope and not outside of this
• Raise and assign work orders to relevant resources
• Conduct monthly self-assessment audits in support of quarterly contract performance requirements
• Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to meet client expectations
• Promote and maintain CBRE culture throughout teams
• Monitoring calls received from the customer through to call completion and updating records
• Allocation of internal engineers to call outs and maintenance visits, driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's.
• Ensure QHSE documentation is maintained and readily available using company systems
• Act as a part of site Emergency team i.e. Fire Marshall / First Aider as required for emergency control activities
• Manage system as a key user on site including PPM records, reactives and reporting
• Promote and maintain company culture throughout the team
• Maintain people records such as new starters, leavers, general staff changes, contact details, etc
• Raise Purchase Orders for goods or services as required, in compliance of business controls at all times
• Approve invoices; goods received notes and statements for payment purposes
• Effective communication with all levels of internal teams and external customers
• Familiar with daily operations and the specific scope of the contract
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or General Manager
• Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good basic education to GCSE (or equivalent standard), which will include an English and Maths qualification.
• Education to A-Level/HNC standard would be beneficial

• Very proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and
• PowerPoint. Excel skills to include basic functions, v-lookups, etc.
• Experience of using Dynamics, Concept, Maximo.

• Experience of a similar customer facing role in a large corporate office space
• Well-developed communication skills enabling the individual to work with Senior Managers, clients,
• suppliers, and staff of all levels and abilities.
• Strong PC skills