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Legal Cashier / Trainee Legal Cashier\n Location: Colchester\n Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience\n\nWe are currently recruiting for a Legal Cashier or Trainee Legal Cashier to join a dynamic and expanding legal finance team based in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Legal Cashier seeking their next challenge or an ambitious individual looking to begin a career in legal finance and accounting.\n\nFull training and ongoing support will be provided for the successful trainee candidate, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates, career changers, or individuals with a background in finance, administration, or bookkeeping.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs part of a specialist team supporting law firms across the UK, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules, and supporting the day-to-day operation of both client and office accounts.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nClient Account Management\n\nProcess client account receipts and payments.\nAccurately post client account transactions.\nAssist with client-to-office transfers (CTOs).\nSet up and process bank payments from client accounts.\nMaintain accurate client ledgers.\nEnsure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).Office Account Management\n\nPost office account receipts and payments.\nMaintain accurate accounting records.\nSupport month-end accounting processes.Purchase Ledger\n\nProcess supplier invoices and credit notes.\nMaintain supplier account records.\nAssist with supplier payment runs.\nReconcile supplier statementsMonth-End & Compliance\n\nAssist with preparation of management accounts.\nProduce month-end compliance reports.\nSupport three-way reconciliations.\nMonitor client balances and aged items.\nEnsure ongoing compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.Skills & Experience\n\nEssential\n\nStrong numerical and analytical abilities.\nExcellent attention to detail and accuracy.\nEffective organisational and time-management skills.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively.Desirable\n\nPrevious legal cashiering experience.\nKnowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SARs).\nExperience using LEAP and/or Xero.\nExperience working within a law firm or accountancy practice.\nAccounting qualification or studies currently in progress.Trainee Applicants Welcome\n\nWe are keen to hear from graduates and trainees who possess:\n\nAAT, Accounting & Finance, Business, Mathematics, or similar qualifications.\nPrevious experience in bookkeeping, finance, administration, or office-based roles.\nA genuine interest in developing a career within legal finance.\nA proactive attitude and willingness to learn.Comprehensive training and mentoring will be provided to support your development.\n\nPersonal Qualities\n\nHonest, reliable, and trustworthy.\nHighly organised and methodical.\nMotivated to learn and develop professionally.\nAble to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.\nExceptional attention to detail.\nPositive, professional, and proactive approach.What's on Offer?\n\nOngoing professional development and support.\nOpportunity to work with a specialist legal finance team supporting law firms nationwide.\nWorkplace pension scheme.\n20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\nFriendly and supportive working environment.\nFully office based If you are looking to build a long-term career in legal finance or bring your existing legal cashiering expertise to a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required\n\nOur training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance.\n\nWe are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme.\n\nWhether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you.\n\nThe traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months.\n\nStep 1 – Online Training\n\nThe first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home.\n\nThe course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry.\n\nStep 2 – Practical Training\n\nNow that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios.\n\nStep 3 – Official Exams\n\nAt the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK.\n\nGuaranteed Job Placement\n\nOnce you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area.\n\nYou could work in positions such as:\n\n Accounts Assistant\n\n Finance Administrator\n\n Bookkeeper\n\n Payroll Assistant\n\n * Purchase Ledger Clerk\n\nThrough our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees.\n\nAt a one-off cost of £999, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £92, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities.\n\nRead through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.\n\nPlease note that this is a training course and fees apply

The Client\n\nAn established regional construction business delivering a mix of new build and refurbishment projects across Essex and the wider East Anglia region, who command a strong presence in a particular niche of the market. Operating across a range of sectors, they have built a strong reputation for quality delivery, long-standing client relationships, and a consistent pipeline of secured work.\n\nDue to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day finance function and support the senior leadership team with the ongoing financial management of the business.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a key position within the business, responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts function while providing accurate financial reporting and management information to the directors.\n\nThe successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the commercial and operational teams, helping to maintain strong financial controls across the company as it continues to grow.\n\nThis role would suit someone already operating at Finance Manager level within an SME environment, with previous exposure to the construction sector essential.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n Overseeing the day-to-day finance function of the business\n\n Production of monthly management accounts\n\n Cashflow forecasting and reporting\n\n Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes\n\n CIS and VAT reporting\n\n Bank reconciliations and payment runs\n\n Assisting with payroll coordination\n\n Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external accountants\n\n Producing financial reports for senior management\n\n Monitoring company expenditure and identifying areas for improvement\n\n Supporting operational teams with financial information and reporting\n\nQualifications & Experience\n\n Previous experience within a Finance Management or equivalent role\n\n Strong management accounts experience\n\n Experience working within an SME environment\n\n Construction sector experience\n\n Good understanding of CIS and VAT processes\n\n Strong organisational and communication skills\n\n Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel\n\n * AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification desirable, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered\n\nWhat to do next\n\nIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today for a confidential discussion

NXTGEN is excited to be partnering exclusively with a highly respected and growing business in Colchester to recruit a Senior Accountant into a role that offers something genuinely different to the traditional practice market. This opportunity combines the variety and client exposure of practice with the commercial depth and hands-on business involvement more commonly associated with industry.\n\nThe work is far more in-depth than a standard practice role, giving you the chance to broaden your exposure, strengthen your commercial understanding, and develop skills that could support a future move into industry leadership or even running your own practice.\n\nThe business has built a genuine family-feel culture, led by a Director who truly puts people first and believes your life outside of work is just as important as your career. Joining initially as a Senior Accountant, you'll work closely with the Director and become an integral part of the business, with a clear progression pathway into a "right hand person" and Practice Manager-style role as the company continues to grow. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone ambitious who is looking for real progression and impact.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nManaging a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors\nPreparing and reviewing management accounts and year-end accounts\nActing as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them with commercial and strategic decisions\nWorking closely with clients to improve financial processes, reporting, and efficiencies\nSupporting with forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis\nBuilding strong relationships with business owners and key stakeholders\nSupporting and mentoring junior team members where required\nWorking closely with the Director on operational and business growth initiatives\nGradually taking on increased responsibility as the role evolves into a senior leadership position \n\nWhat we're looking for:\n\nACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with strong practice experience\nStrong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to communicate confidently with clients\nEnjoys getting to know clients and delivering a high-quality service\nCommercially minded with an interest in how businesses operate beyond the numbers\nProactive individual who enjoys variety and takes ownership of their work\nExperience preparing management accounts and working directly with clients\nAmbitious and motivated by long-term progression opportunities\nStrong systems knowledge including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel \n\nIf you're looking for a role that offers something different to the traditional practice route, while providing genuine progression, commercial exposure, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Annie today

Finance Assistant\n\nLocation: Colchester (Office Based)\n\nReporting to: Finance Lead\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations. This role will involve maintaining accurate financial records, with a focus on supplier ledger management, bank reconciliations, and monthly revenue billing. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring efficient and accurate financial processes across the business.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProcess and validate monthly operational and capital expenditure invoices.\nCommunicate professionally with suppliers, employees, and management via telephone and email.\nCalculate and process monthly revenue postings.\nComplete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash funds.\nProcess and validate company credit card expenses.\nAssist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.\nSupport the maintenance of the fixed asset register.\nAssist in maintaining the prepayment schedule.\nInvestigate VAT return queries and discrepancies.\nSupport the preparation of monthly management account schedules and reporting.\nManage shared inboxes to ensure timely responses to correspondence.\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nPrevious finance experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided.\nGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.\nSage experience would be advantageous but is not required.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.\nHigh level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.\nAble to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nConfident communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis is a full-time, office-based role in Colchester.\nWorking hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.\nFlexibility may occasionally be required during month-end and year-end periods.\nSalary: £24,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.\n\nBenefits\n\nAdditional annual leave linked to length of service.\nAdditional paid leave for birthdays.\nWellbeing package including fitness and healthcare benefits.\nOpportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing development.\nEmployer pension scheme.\nFree parking and modern office facilities.\nComplimentary refreshments and fruit provided onsite. \n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a Colchester based business on a permanent basis. This is a fast paced role, offering plenty of scope for growth. Key Responsibilities • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, • Analyse financial performance and provide commercial insights, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting, • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain financial controls, • Support year-end audit and statutory reporting processes, • Monitor costs and identify opportunities for efficiency savings, • Work closely with operational teams and senior management, • Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations Key skills: • Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, • Previous experience in a management accounting role, • Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge, • Excellent analytical and communication skills, • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload Please contact Amy at Agilis for more information. ...

CMA Recruitment Group have been retained by a B-Corp certified, sustainable UK manufacturer to find their first senior finance hire - and having spent time with the founders, we were genuinely struck by the culture here. Relaxed, collaborative, with a real sense of humour and a work hard, enjoy it ethos that's clearly a big part of why the business has performed so impressively. If you want to be close to a business that actually cares how it operates day to day, this is one to explore. What the Finance Manager role will involve: Full ownership of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting and weekly cashflow reporting Cost accounting across materials, labour and overheads - maintaining costing models, analysing margins and identifying savings across manufacturing operations Overseeing inventory accounting, stock valuation, reconciliation and internal controls Acting as a true business partner to production, procurement and operations — supporting pricing decisions, CapEx appraisals and commercial strategy Driving process improvement and reporting automation as the finance function grows The suitable Finance Manager candidate: Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with solid experience in a manufacturing or product-led environment highly desirable Strong technical grounding in cost accounting, stock management and management reporting would be ideal. Commercially minded and hands-on - som...

Are you looking to join a growing business, where your career in finance can thrive? A client of mine is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team who can manage day-to-day accounting activities. They're looking for someone that is motivated to have a career in finance, preferably has a few years experience and is looking to progress.With lots of growth plans on the horizon for the business, this is a great opportunity for someone that is wanting to succeed alongside the business. ResponsibilitiesAs a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for... • Communicating with suppliers, • Bank reconciliations and cash fund monitoring, • Credit card expense processing and validation, • Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliaitions, • Assist with prepayments and the fixed asset register, • Support with monthly management accounts RequirementsAs a Finance Assistant, you will need... • A few years experience in finance would be advantageous, • Strong numerical ability, • Proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, • Motivated, proactive and driven, • Strong team player, with the initiative to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities BenefitsAs a Finance Assistant, you will get... • 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Study support towards accountancy qu...

Senior Accountant - Business Partnering & Financial Leadership Location: Uttlesford District Council (predominantly remote with periodic on-site meetings) Reports to: Chief Accountant / Finance Manager Department: Finance Job Purpose A senior finance role focused on delivering high-quality financial leadership, business partnering, and strategic support across Council services. You will work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and guidance to support effective decision-making, alongside contributing to the Council's statutory and financial reporting responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & Service Support Act as a trusted finance business partner to service areas, providing proactive financial advice and challenge. Support budget holders with financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. Translate financial information into clear insights to support operational and strategic decisions. Build strong working relationships across the organisation to embed a culture of financial accountability. Financial Management & Reporting Contribute to budget setting, in-year monitoring, and forecasting processes across revenue and capital. Support the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership and Members. Assist in the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). Provide analysis and insight on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Technical Accounting (Supporting Role) Support the production of the annual Statement of Accounts in line with regulatory requirements. Assist with audit processes and ensure timely and accurate responses to auditor queries. Provide input into technical accounting areas where required, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Capital & Strategic Finance (Advisory) Provide financial support and challenge on capital projects and business cases. Work with services to ensure robust forecasting and financial oversight of capital activity. Contribute to maintaining appropriate financial controls and reporting for capital expenditure. Leadership & Collaboration Support and mentor finance colleagues, promoting continuous development and high performance. Collaborate across finance and wider teams to drive improvement and consistency in financial practices. Represent finance in cross-functional meetings, project work, and service reviews. Deputise for senior finance leadership where required. Person Specification Essential: CCAB qualified accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ACA, ACCA). Strong experience in business partnering and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to influence and support non-financial managers. Good understanding of local government finance and reporting requirements. Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Desirable: Experience supporting capital programmes and strategic financial planning. Familiarity with local government financial systems (e.g., Civica, Oracle). Broader exposure to technical accounting and audit processes. 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)

Home to the 12th Earl of Shaftesbury and his family, the Estate combines a working agricultural business with a thriving hospitality, events and stud enterprise centred on the award-winning restoration of St Giles House. St Giles Farms Ltd is the Estate’s in-hand farming business, working around 3

They are expanding their trading technology capability and are hiring experienced Endur Trading Business Analysts to work on complex trading, risk, and ETRM transformation programmes. Leading business analysis activities across Endur-enabled trading initiatives. Proven business analysis capability i

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders. BRD (Business Requirement Document). Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Product Owner / Business Analyst with specific experience of working in the Pensions Industry on the development or implementation of DB and /or DC applications for a role as a Product Owner. To be a success in this role you will be an experienced Product Own

The Agile Business Analyst Consultant will play a key role in bridging business objectives, user needs, and technical delivery teams across the full product lifecycle within Agile Scrum environments. Agile Business Analyst Consultant. This opportunity offers the chance to work on large-scale digital

Relevant experience in mining, business development, technical evaluation, project controls, consulting, investment analysis, data science or corporate development. Studies & Business Development Analyst – Rest of World. Studies & Business Development Analyst.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Endur Business Analyst looking to expand on their knowledge and be part of a strategic programme that will revolutionise the ETRM business. You will be bringing your expertise to the team, working hand-in-hand with dedicated business SME’s to driv

Senior Business Process Analyst. We're working with a large, multi-site group on a critical hire, they’re looking for a Senior Business Process Analyst who will play a central role in preparing the organisation for a large transformation of operational change, which includes AI enablement and proc

Technical Business Analyst within the financial services, this will have been within an electronic trading environment - front-office, brokerage, exchange, ISV, software vendor or market data business. Technical Business Analyst – Global Electronic Trading | London (Hybrid). Miller Maxwell is part

You will gain the trust of end users to elicit quality requirements and business processes and deliver exemplary business analysis throughout the full product lifecycle as part of an effective, collaborative team. Consultant mindset – appetite for working in a variety of business domains. Able to

This position combines data engineering, semantic modelling, and analytics delivery, and is responsible for creating reliable and high-performing reports used throughout the business. Following new leadership within the technology team and a number of upcoming projects, this is a great time to join

The Senior Business Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business needs, gather and define requirements, and optimize business processes. Experience in defining and managing Business Processes and developing Business Requirements. Strong Analytical Skills and Business Analysis exper

We are seeking Senior Digital Business Analysts who operate at the intersection of critical thinking, technical architecture, and agile delivery. Conduct technical business analysis by evaluating architectural patterns, including APIs, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure.

Data Business Analyst | Contract. We're working with a leading consultancy to place a Data Business Analyst on a large-scale delivery programme for a professional services and facilities management client. Bridging the gap between technical delivery and business stakeholders on platform and integrat

Efficient and Agile digital businesses to drive intelligent ecosystems of the future. Business Analyst- Healthcare/ Pharma.

From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The Business Analyst will support the delivery of the Multi Energy Portal (MEP) project by leading and coordinating the development of t

Collaborate with product, marketing, and business teams. Business Analytics Intern (Remote).

Click the "Easy Apply" button above and upload your resume.CreditFlow, a product from FINSIGHT, is seeking a senior leader to serve as the.Senior Managing Analyst for Europe ABS/Structured Finance Capital Markets Research & Data.This role sits at the intersection of.FINSIGHT provides unparalleled vi

This business only hire the best in class and are looking to add to their stellar finance function.

Experience working with Business Processes and defining Business Requirements for software or systems implementations. The Business Analyst will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements for Minster’s warehouse management solutions.

Join a high-performing delivery team helping organisations design and deliver complex digital and business transformation programmes. Working in an agile environment, you’ll bridge the gap between business needs and technology delivery, ensuring solutions create measurable value and deliver meanin

The Business Analyst will work closely with Product, Delivery, Architecture, and Engineering teams to shape requirements, refine backlogs, facilitate workshops, and translate business needs into clear delivery plans. Experience translating business needs into structured user stories and delivery-rea

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join a high-performing team delivering complex, user-centred digital solutions across a range of client environments. Leading workshops (virtual and in-person) to gather, shape, and align business requirements across diverse stakeholder groups. Owning

Business Analyst — in data product environments, not business process or ERP delivery Sector experience in financial services, fintech, insurance, or another data-heavy regulated industry Hands-on with ETL pipelines and data transformation — you should know what medallion architecture means and

The Technical Business Analyst Consultant will bridge the gap between business objectives and technical delivery, helping shape digital products and services from discovery through to deployment. Translate business requirements into technical user stories, backlog items, and functional specification

Proven experience as a Business Analyst within digital or customer platform environments. Confident presenting and articulating ideas to both technical teams and business audiences. If you’re a delivery-focused Digital Business Analyst who thrives in complex, data-driven environments and wants to

The Business Analyst will work closely with pharmacy stakeholders, third‑party vendors, and technical delivery teams to ensure solutions meet operational, regulatory, and business requirements. Gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to pharmacy operations. Translate business r

Ark is working with a well-established, growing business to recruit a.

Office Accounts & Commercial Assistant.Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Component Process & Repair Limited based in Bognor Regis West Sussex is a specialist gas turbine component repair facility.Due to an increasing orderboo

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Garforth, Leeds.They are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager and Bookkeeper to join their growing team.Remember to check your CV before applying

Are you a part or fully qualified accountant looking for a new management accounting role? Can you work on site 5 days a week? Situated just south of Hereford this organisation is in excellent health and needs someone to take ownership for managing the company cashflow including daily cash reconcili

Bookkeeper / Payroll Processor Accountancy Practice.Salary: £25,000 £35,000 (pro rata for part-time).We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Yeadon, Leeds, seeking a Bookkeeper / Payroll Processor to join their team.This is a varied role combining both bookkeeping

This diverse role offers a combination of technical accounting and commercial duties including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering. Company Details and Job Overview: Kenton Black Finance are supporting a Carlisle based business to appoint a new Senior Management Accou

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Accounts Assistant and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 liste

We're working with a well-established, operationally focused business based in Liverpool to recruit a Management Accountant.

We're looking for a Management Accountant to support our Fresh Poultry business, delivering accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis to drive performance across a multi-site operation.

Management Accountant (FTC 36 Months).Mrwell Talent Solutions is proud to be partnering with a highly successful and fast-growing.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Management xsrmqjs Accountant to play a key role in.Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of

The role combines aspects of business analysis, systems analysis, and project management.

A large, independent Accountancy Practice is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper from an Accountancy Practice background to add to their professional team.Full and part time hours are available with hybrid working from home options too.The Senior Bookkeeper would benefit from working within a collaborative