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\n Job Title: Chief Financial Officer - Global Freight Forwarding\n\n\n Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK - On-site with occasional travel to global offices\n\n\n Reports to: CEO / Group Board\n\n\n Department: Finance\n\n\n \n\n\n About the Company\n\n\n Our client are a global shipping and freight forwarding company with operations across sea, air, and road. Based in the UKs largest container port, Felixstowe, they manage end-to-end logist...\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Help Shape the UKs Energy Future \n Process & Accountability Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C \n As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable,... \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Credit Controller \n Felixstowe | £30,000 - £32,000 | Full-Time, Office Based \n Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work autonomously, and become a key member of an established finance team? \n We are working with a well-respected international business operating within the transport and logistics sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a proactive and confident Senior Credit Controller to join their Accounts Receivable function in Felixstowe. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships, and driving collections through a hands-on and customer-focused approach. \n The Role \n Joining a supportive Accounts Receivable team, you'll take responsibility for managing a section of a substantial customer ledger while helping to support and guide more junior team members. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing and collecting outstanding debt across a high-volume ledger\n, • Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders\n, • Investigating and resolving account queries efficiently\n, • Logging and monitoring customer disputes through to resolution\n, • Chasing overdue invoices via telephone and email\n, • Reviewing customer accounts and identifying potential risks\n, • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all actions are documented\n, • Supporting month-end activities where required\n, • Assisting with process improvements and sharing best practice across the team\n, • Handling general administrative duties associated with credit control\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who brings strong credit control experience and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. \n You will ideally possess: \n\n • Proven experience within a Credit Control position\n, • Confidence managing your own workload independently\n, • Strong organisational and administrative abilities\n, • Excellent attention to detail\n, • A proactive and solution-focused mindset\n, • Strong communication skills, particularly over the telephone\n, • The confidence to pick up the phone and build rapport with customers\n, • Ability to investigate issues and resolve queries effectively\n, • Experience working within a high-volume environment\n\n Experience within transport, shipping, logistics or freight forwarding would be advantageous, but is by no means essential. \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary circa £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience\n, • Stable and growing international organisation\n, • Structured finance department with over 30 finance professionals\n, • Friendly and supportive team environment\n, • Genuine opportunities to learn, develop and progress\n, • Exposure to a large and varied customer ledger\n, • Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 17:30\n, • Friday finish at 17:00\n, • Free on-site parking\n\n If you're an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and building strong customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Accounts Administrator - Temporary \n\n • Location: Felixstowe\n, • Job Type: Temporary (3 months)\n, • Salary: Up to £14.15 Per Hour\n, • Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:30, Friday 09:00-17:00\n\n We are seeking a temporary Accounts Administrator for a 3-month period to support our billings team during an extremely busy period. This role involves handling various administrative tasks within our haulage system. It's a great opportunity for someone with good basic computer skills and a keen eye for detail. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Raising subcontractor recharge invoices.\n, • Issuing credit notes as required.\n, • Making job adjustments in our haulage system.\n, • Performing other ad hoc administrative tasks as needed.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Good basic computer skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail.\n, • Ability to quickly learn new systems.\n, • Effective communication skills.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive hourly rate.\n, • Opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Supportive team and management.\n\n To apply for this Accounts Administrator position, please submit your CV to

Kenneth Brian Associates are partnered with a global company based in Harwich looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing background and have a working knowledge of cost accounting. \n The company offers hybrid working where you would need to go in to the office 3 days per week. \n Key Responsibilities: \n Management Accounting \n\n • Sales & Profitability analysis and reporting.\n, • Process Orders settlement; Capitalized overhead allocations.\n, • Utility and Other Variable cost reporting.\n, • Inventory accounting\n, • Overall responsibility for the UK costing runs for Standard and Actual costs.\n, • Working Capital/Capital employed analysis and reporting including Fixed Assets and Leases.\n, • Fixed Production Costs – analysis and explanation of variances to Plan and forecast\n, • Key Balance sheet items reconciliations\n\n Inventory Management and Costing \n\n • Overall responsibility for the financial control and reporting of Inventory for Harwich site at month end and year end.\n, • Valuation issues\n, • Liaise across Harwich site on stock issues and reporting.\n, • New Material costing\n, • Run ad hoc investigations into costing issues, e.g. price variances.\n\n Finance Business Partnering \n\n • Support Senior Commercial Managers in all aspects of Finance\n, • Analysis of Profitability by area to help understand costs and margins\n, • Completeness of Monthly Accounts including Accruals and Allocations\n, • Support Plan and Forecast processes\n, • Capex and Opex\n\n Plan & Forecasts \n\n • Support Harwich site in building Plan and Forecasts.\n, • Fixed costs for Harwich operations.\n, • Fixed Assets/Leases.\n, • Annual Production recovery rate calculations and update.\n\n Year End Reporting & Audit \n\n • Be the first port of call for Auditor requests\n, • Sales, Cost of Sales and Inventory\n, • Purchasing & Sales cut offs\n, • Stock Counts – oversee sites.\n, • Financial Reconciliation of Stock\n, • Net Realizable Stock valuations\n\n About You: \n\n • Strong IT and analytical skills using MS Excel with basic skills in PowerPoint and Word\n, • Previous costing and general ledger experience in a process manufacturing environment\n, • Flexible, resilient and proactive.\n, • Analytical thinking and solution-oriented approach\n, • Able to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Well organized and able to manage different priorities.\n, • The ability to work in a cross-functional team environment either independently or as part of a team.\n

Senior Accountant – Shape Your Future with a Leading Firm Ipswich \n Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Our client is a long-established, forward-thinking accounting firm with offices across Suffolk and the Southeast. For decades, they’ve been trusted by businesses of all sizes to deliver exceptional accounting services—and they’ve built a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and client success. \n Now, they’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team—a pivotal role where you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, provide expert advice, and mentor junior colleagues. If you’re an experienced accountant eager to progress toward management, this is your opportunity. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n As a Senior Accountant, you’ll become a true business partner to your clients. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Building strong client relationships through professionalism, clear communication, and expert advice.\n, • Advising on tax planning and business strategy, and supporting ad-hoc projects.\n, • Preparing financial and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.\n, • Guiding and reviewing junior team members’ work, helping them grow professionally.\n, • Managing budgets and time reporting, keeping projects on track and profitable.\n, • Collaborating on firm-wide goals, contributing to growth and operational strategy.\n\n What We’re Looking For \n To thrive in this role, you’ll bring: \n\n • Part AAT/ACCA qualification (or equivalent experience).\n, • Previous experience in an accountancy firm, working to UK regulations.\n, • Strong knowledge of FRS 102a and FRS 105, and experience preparing company accounts and tax computations.\n, • Expertise across corporate, personal, VAT, and income tax.\n, • Familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools like Xero and TaxCalc.\n, • Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to mentor others.\n\n What’s in It for You? \n\n • Competitive salary that reflects your expertise.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working options to support work-life balance.\n, • A clear path for career progression toward management.\n, • The chance to join a firm that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.\n\n Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of a firm that invests in your success.

We are looking for a highly motivated and numerate individual with initiative and a strong desire to learn. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance accounts within a Freight Forwarding environment or Haulage environment. Training will be provided to ensure involvement in all areas of accounts, including: \n • Purchase and sales ledger \n • Credit control \n • Reconciliations \n • Invoice logging \n • And more \n Office experience is required, and candidates should be quick learners with strong numerical abilities, computer literacy, enthusiasm, and excellent interpersonal skills. \n This is a full-time role in the office, as it is NOT a hybrid position. Working hours are 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break.

Junior Accountant – Exciting Career Opportunity \n Looking to grow your career in accountancy with a modern, expanding firm? \n Reed Practice is working with a highly regarded independent practice that genuinely values its people. With strong growth driven by exceptional client service, they’re now looking for a motivated Trainee Accountant to join their team—offering a clear path towards a Client Manager role. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career from the ground up. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop strong client relationships, and grow into a trusted advisor in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. \n The Role \n Based in their Ipswich Head Office, you’ll receive full support and structured training, working alongside experienced professionals to build your skills. Responsibilities include: \n\n • Preparing year-end accounts\n, • Assisting with corporation tax and self-assessment\n, • Bookkeeping and VAT returns\n, • Preparing working papers and schedules\n, • Liaising with clients\n, • Supporting Account Managers\n, • Using cloud software such as Xero\n\n What You’ll Get \n\n • Full training and ongoing development\n, • Study support (AAT / ACCA / ACA)\n, • Flexible working (post-training)\n, • Free parking\n\n About You \n Essential: \n\n • Experience in an accountancy practice\n, • AAT qualified or studying\n, • Strong bookkeeping knowledge\n, • Experience with accounts and/or tax\n, • High attention to detail\n, • Strong communication and organisation skills\n, • Positive, proactive attitude\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience with Xero\n, • Exposure to limited company accounts and tax\n, • Client-facing experience\n, • Ambition to study ACCA or ACA, or currently studying\n\n If you’re ambitious, keen to learn, and looking for a long-term career move with real progression, apply now or contact Natalie Harden at Reed to find out more.

Senior Accountant – Shape Your Future with a Leading Firm Ipswich Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Our client is a long-established, forward-thinking accounting firm with offices across Suffolk and the Southeast. For decades, they’ve been trusted by businesses of all sizes to deliver exceptional accounting services—and they’ve built a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and client success. Now, they’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team—a pivotal role where you’ll manage a portfolio of clients, provide expert advice, and mentor junior colleagues. If you’re an experienced accountant eager to progress toward management, this is your opportunity. What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Accountant, you’ll become a true business partner to your clients. Your responsibilities will include: • Building strong client relationships through professionalism, clear communication, and expert advice., • Advising on tax planning and business strategy, and supporting ad-hoc projects., • Preparing financial and management accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance., • Guiding and reviewing junior team members’ work, helping them grow professionally., • Managing budgets and time reporting

Due to their continued success, our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Customs Clearance Coordinator to join their team to manage the end-to-end coordination of FCL and LCL deliveries. Skills & Experience Required: • Previous experience within container logistics, freight forwarding, import operations or a similar transport environment, • Proven ability to coordinate both FCL and LCL import deliveries from port through to final destination, • Sound understanding of UK port operations, shipping line procedures and associated container charges, including demurrage and quay rent, • Professional and courteous telephone manner with excellent customer service skills, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing bookings, documentation, delivery instructions and transport costs, • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages and role related software, including Destin8 and CNS You will be responsible for coordinating import deliveries, ensuring shipments are completed efficiently, on time and to the highest standards of customer service. Working closely with customers, hauliers, shipping lines and internal teams, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of operations. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and coordinate FCL and LCL import container deliveries from port to customer, • Schedule deliveries with customers and transport providers to meet operational deadlines, • Liaise with shipping lines to obtain container releases and resolve delivery queries, • Allocate work to approved hauliers, ensuring the best balance of cost and service, • Maintain accurate shipment records, transport costs and supplier information, • Monitor delivery progress and respond quickly to any delays or operational issues, • Keep customers informed with clear, timely updates throughout the delivery process, • Ensure all documentation and job costings are completed accurately and in line with company procedures In return, our client offers an excellent benefits package that rewards your contribution and supports your wellbeing. This includes 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service), a generous 9% employer pension contribution, private healthcare cash plan, 24/7 GP access, employee discounts, life assurance, free on-site parking, regular social events and ongoing training within a supportive and experienced team

Proven experience working as a Business Analyst on finance transformation, finance systems or regulatory change programmes. Finance Business Analyst (Accounts Receivable / E-Invoicing). Candidates must have a solid understanding of AR processes, invoice lifecycles and finance operations, with the ab

Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK. Kenton Black Finance operate

Support ad hoc finance tasks as needed during this cover period. Proven experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role in a.

As a key member of the Core Finance team, you’ll be working closely with our Finance Managers and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:. We’re seeking a Finance Analyst to help us during our busy summer period, making sure our financial operations run efficiently, assisting

You’ll own the numbers end-to-end, from ledgers and payroll to VAT and management reporting, and play a key role in keeping our finance function sharp, compliant and ready for growth. You like detail, but you can zoom out and translate numbers into something useful for non-finance people. ACA, ACC

Write clear and concise responses for straightforward finance queries. Demonstrate basic knowledge of key finance terms (APR, repayment schedules, soft vs. We want to make memberships (Plans) and patient finance seamless by ‘combining’ workflows with cards and tapping existing patient data.

Our client are an international company, as they continue to expand and develop they are currently seeking a practice trained qualified accountant to lead their group finance function. Reporting to the finance director your duties will include. Complete finance reporting and consolidation for group.

The Head of Finance is the lead finance professional at GSG Impact, and, with the support of the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for leading all aspects of the charity's finances. Stakeholder engagement; the Head of Finance must be comfortable working closely with a wide range of colleagues

This is a fully-remote, sole-charge finance manager role responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the finance function. Additionally, some oversight and contributions regarding commercial finance and financial planning are required, helping drive financial transparency and forecasting

WORKING FROM HOME OR HYBRID - Our Sussex based SME client requires an experienced high calibre Finance Manager to join their friendly team, where you will lead a small team who are responsible for the financial management of the company. Byron Recruitment Limited (BRL) trading as Byron Finance and B

The individual will have a significant impact on the smooth running of the Accounting & Finance department. Assisting the Accounting & Finance department with other tasks as required. A degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance.

This is a standout opportunity for a progressive Finance Analyst looking to dig into detail, present findings and be the face of finance for the brands. Due to continued growth in a progressive team, our very interesting client in the realm of hospitality is looking for a dedicated and commercially

Are you a strategic HR leader looking to shape the future of a high-growth, forward-thinking organisation? We're looking for a.Accountancy and Advisory business committed to driving ambitious growth and building a people-first culture.In this high-impact role, you'll be part a senior member of the H

As Finance undergoes significant change, the Data Engineer will be a key technical contributor—helping shape new ways of working, supporting system enhancements, and ensuring Finance is equipped with modern, resilient data capabilities. The Data Engineer plays a critical role in enabling Finance &

A highly successful accountancy practice based in Falmouth is looking to recruit an Accounts Semi Senior, or Senior Accountant into their growing team undertaking a wide-ranging role preparing year end accounts and other wide ranging service delivery.The opportunity provides increasing responsibili

Proov has continued to scale rapidly this year and is currently looking for a highly motivated and tech savvy Finance Manager to join a high performing Finance team in London. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the day to day finance operations and will also get the oppo

The Head of Finance oversees the entire finance function, from strategic FP&A and long-term planning to day-to-day management accounting, treasury, and reporting. Leading a capable finance team, you will provide robust control and constructive challenge to operational leads. Operational Finance, Tre

The organisation is looking for a permanent Finance Manager for Children and Education team. Providing finance support to large scale projects such as the Safety Valve Programme, Our Families Transformation and assessing financial implications of new HR and policy initiatives.

RM Recruit are working with a brilliant not-for-profit client currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis. Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate financial an

You can make your mark as Finance Manager by assisting the Finance Director and Finance Controller in the administration and control of the company’s finances and finance department, as well as ensuring the company complies with its reporting requirements, as set out by both internal and external

Previous experience working within a Finance Administrator, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role. We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join our growing team. This role will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring th

The successful candidate will be a key part of the accounting and finance team, assisting with financial reporting and analysis. Working collaboratively with the accounting and finance team. Contributing to process improvement initiatives within the finance department.

Building and relationship managing a portfolio of Invoice Finance Introducers, driving income in line with monthly, quarterly and annual targets. Deliver the Kriya Invoice Finance business plan, and actively manage personal objectives and development plan. Excellent interpersonal and communication s

Proven experience working as a Business Analyst on finance transformation, finance systems or regulatory change programmes. Candidates must have a solid understanding of AR processes, invoice lifecycles and finance operations, with the ability to translate complex business and tax requirements into

Commercial Finance Business Partner. This is an exciting time to join the UK’s largest private healthcare telemedicine who are expanding their Finance Team due to organic growth. Assist with strategic projects from a finance perspective, including business case preparation, budget tracking, and mo

If you're looking to apply your finance skills in a role that supports meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you. Do you thrive in a business partnering role where you can drive financial insight and strategic decision-making? Looking for a flexible, purpose-driven role within a nationally recog

Financial Controller / Head of Finance. What You’ll Be Doing as Head of Finance. Manage and nurture third-party relationships across finance, data, and insurance.

This organisation values precision and efficiency in its Accounting & Finance department to maintain operational excellence.

The Finance Assistant will assist with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a small finance team, as well as being the Finance main point of contact between Japan House London and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Finance Assistant will be responsible f

The role will be responsible for both the finance and IT functions of the business (headed up by a Finance Manager and IT Manager respectively). A leading UK charity is looking for an experienced Finance Director to join its team in the coming months.

Experienced in a Commercial Finance Manager role or similar, such as, Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant. As the business continues to expand, they're building out a best-in-class finance function and are now looking to hire a Commercial Finance Manager into a newly created role

At an exciting stage of transformation, the function is reshaping assurance structures and processes to boost efficiency, strengthen controls, and prepare for UK Corporate Reform.As a vital second line of assurance, the team is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of Internal Controls over Finan

Effective communicator with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Finance Manager - £60,000 to £80,000 - Fully Remote (UK-based. As Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted business partner to the leadership team, supporting both established and new contracts.

This role is reporting into the Senior Finance Manager and will reflect a typical Finance Business partnering role but within the development area of the organisation. Finance Business Partner (Development) | Remote | £56,000 - £60,000. Macildowie are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by

About the Interim Regional Finance Director Role. We are seeking an experienced Interim Regional Finance Director to join our client’s leadership team for a 6-month assignment. This pivotal role will support the Group CFO during a period of transformation, bringing commercial insight and strong le

The ability to translate financial jargon into plain English that engages non-finance budget holders. Must have local authority finance experience. LOCAL AUTHORITY FINANCE MANAGER (INTERIM) - REMOTE.