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Finance Manager - Colchester/Hybrid - Lead & Develop Finance, Influence Strategy. An international organisation with a track record of sustained growth and innovation is seeking a talented Finance Manager to join its team. The Finance Manager will report to the Managing Director and work closely wit

Payroll Manager Location: Colchester (Hybrid - onsite 3 days per week) Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside Ready to take ownership of UK payroll for a major international business? We’re looking for a sharp, detail‑driven Payroll Specialist who loves accuracy, thrives under pressure and enjoys being the “go‑to” expert everyone trusts. About the Role You’ll be the engine behind smooth, compliant and timely UK payroll operations. Working closely with our external payroll provider and internal teams, you’ll keep everything running like clockwork — from monthly checks to HMRC submissions — all while strengthening processes and protecting sensitive data. What You’ll Be Doing • Running monthly payroll checks and ensuring every detail is spot‑on, • Managing salary payments and third‑party payments with precision, • Owning month‑end reporting — journals, reconciliations, KPIs and more, • Producing payroll analysis and approval packs for senior leadership, • Being the first point of contact for HR, Finance and managers, • Keeping payroll processes accurate, documented and continuously improving, • Leading year‑end tasks including P11D and Class 1A submissions, • Supporting employees with payroll, tax, NI, pension and benefit queries, • Staying ahead of payroll legislation and advising the business, • Ensuring full GDPR compliance and flagging risks before they become issues You’ll Excel Here If You Have… • 5+ years’ payroll experience in a complex organisation, • Deep expertise in UK payroll legislation and best practice, • Strong Excel skills (v‑lookup, data analysis essential), • A meticulous, organised, deadline‑focused approach, • Great communication and stakeholder management skills, • A proactive, “I’ll sort it” mindset, • Experience with ADP / IHCM (bonus!), • IPPM qualification (nice to have)

Payroll Manager Location: Colchester (Hybrid - onsite 3 days per week) Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside Ready to take ownership of UK payroll for a major international business? We're looking for a sharp, detail-driven Payroll Specialist who loves accuracy, thrives under pressure and enjoys being the "go-to" expert everyone trusts. About the Role You'll be the engine behind smooth, compliant and timely UK payroll operations. Working closely with our external payroll provider and internal teams, you'll keep everything running like clockwork - from monthly checks to HMRC submissions - all while strengthening processes and protecting sensitive data. What You'll Be Doing • Running monthly payroll checks and ensuring every detail is spot-on, • Managing salary payments and third-party payments with precision, • Owning month-end reporting - journals, reconciliations, KPIs and more, • Producing payroll analysis and approval packs for senior leadership, • Being the first point of contact for HR, Finance and managers, • Keeping payroll processes accurate, documented and continuously improving, • Leading year-end tasks including P11D and Class 1A submissions, • Supporting employees with payroll, tax, NI, pension and benefit queries, • Staying ahead of payroll legislation and advising the business, • 5+ years' payroll experience in a complex organisation, • Deep expertise in UK payroll legislation and best practice, • Strong Excel skills (v-lookup, data analysis essential), • A meticulous, organised, deadline-focused approach, • Great communication and stakeholder management skills, • A proactive, "I'll sort it" mindset, • Experience with ADP/IHCM (bonus!)

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? As our new Electrical Construction Manager, you will lead on all Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements. Covering Water and Water Recycling non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects. Acting as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015, youll ensure full compliance across all delivered construction. Driving a culture of zero accidents and zero defects. By guiding local construction delivery teams, youll help achieve key milestones and maintain high-quality service for our customers. In this role, youll manage site construction teams across allocated portfolios to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. You will facilitate project kick-off meetings, complete health checks, and oversee tier 2 supplier performance, ensuring RAMS are appropriate and robust. Youll also take ownership of Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off, promoting innovation and best practice throughout delivery. A strong focus on zero waste, reducing embodied carbon and implementing a blend of standardised and innovative construction methods will be central to your approach. Working closely with the Lead Construction Manager, youll support the development of long- and short-term resource plans covering labour, plant and materials. Youll ensure site teams raise timely contractual and commercial notices, reinforcing effective communication across the wider project team. Above all, youll champion a positive safety culture where everyone feels safe and empowered to raise concerns. Through strong leadership, technical excellence and proactive management, you will help maintain our position as an industry leader in safe, efficient and innovative construction delivery. What you'll bring To join the team,youllhave proven experience of managing operational resources. Working in a fast-pacedNon-Infrastructure and infrastructureenvironment to compliment your HNC/Degree in Civil or Construction Management. Experience in dealing with large structures in the Water industry is essential. Having attended a NEBOSHTraining Scheme,youllhold aCSCS Card(Black minimum). Ensuringyou provide the highest levels of safety management to our teams,customersand environment. Able to inspire and lead a team. Youllencourageandsupportgroups and peopleto achieve critical tasksandoutcomeswith the ability to adopt a can-do attitude. And have thewillingness to be hands-on ifrequiredto achieve the deliverables.Youllbe able tooperateat all levels to suit need and the situation with the ability to manage conflicting demands. Youlldemonstrateexcellentcommunicationskillsand will be performance-driven, with proven experience of managing multiple stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; • Contributory pension scheme, • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, • Employee assistance programme, • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts, • Life assurance, • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave, • Reward and recognition scheme, • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to usIn addition, this role offers;, • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from, • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme, • Private health care family cover, • Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts #MGroupW #LI-LK1 JBRP1_UKTJ

Tax Manager Location:Edinburgh, UK-Hybrid The Finance & Tax Operations team plays a critical role in safeguarding the organisations financial integrity and ensuring we meet all statutory, regulatory, and shareholder expectations. This function ensures high quality financial reporting, effective risk management, and compliance across complex finance and tax environments. Where purpose meets career: • Strategic Impact: Sitting at the intersection of finance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and tax governance means youre not just crunching numbersyoure shaping the stability and direction of the organisation., • Leadership with Autonomy: Many leadership roles come with constraints, but here youd have the freedom to design processes, set standards, and embed best practices. Its a chance to leave a real legacy. Financial & Risk Management • Act as a key control point for Finance risks, including those linked to market trading within pension funds., • Ensure the organisations asset and liability positions are accurately reported and effectively monitored., • Oversee policyholder tax reporting and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements., • Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing clear direction and fostering a positive, adaptable culture., • Drive delivery of project-related work, contributing to continuous improvement across Finance and Tax operations., • This role is suited to a seasoned professional with strong policyholder (operational) tax expertise within financial services, life & pensions, or investment products, who can provide technical leadership, assurance, and guidance across the business. Studying towards, or holding, a professional tax qualification (ATT, CTA, or equivalent)., • Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, or internal assurance activities., • Strong technical experience in policyholder (operational) tax within life insurance, pensions, or investment products., • Proven ability to interpret and apply tax legislation and HMRC guidance in a practical, operational environment., • Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills, with the ability to review complex data and identify issues and trends., • High attention to detail with a strong focus on control, risk management, and regulatory compliance., • Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and working with minimal supervision., • Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical tax matters clearly to both specialist and non specialist audiences., • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working cross functionally within large organisations., • Advanced experience analysing and reviewing large volumes of data., • Solid understanding of pension products, bond investments, and their associated tax treatments. Desirable:ACCA or CIMA qualification (or progression toward qualification). We Care About Our Employees' Happiness By providing: • Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%, • Private medical Cover, • Income Protection, • Life Assurance, • 25 days paid leave + National Holidays Candidates must be based inEdinburgh. They must be willing to travelwith a maximum of 2 day per week in the Edinburgh office. The successful candidate should hold or be capable of obtainingBPSS clearance. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Finance Process Manager - Transactional finance Manager £50-55,000. Hybrid working 3 days on site Your new role We are seeking an experienced Finance Process Manager to lead the core finance processing and treasury functions of a Public Sector client in the area. This role plays a vital part in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective cash and treasury management.Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will manage a multi‑disciplinary finance processing team and take responsibility for key areas including treasury management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll reconciliation, VAT, pensions, month‑end and year‑end accounts, and audit liaison. Key Responsibilities - Manage daily cash and treasury operations, including investments, bank transfers and cash flow forecasting - Monitor cash flow against forecasts and provide short‑ and medium‑term investment projections - Lead and develop Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, ensuring timely processing, reconciliation and debt recovery - Manage supplier payments exceeding £1m per week, purchase cards, petty cash and selected expense claims - Reconcile payroll journals to HR records and resolve discrepancies - Oversee VAT compliance, including preparation of monthly VAT returns and refunds - Manage receipt and reconciliation of Precept income and Government Grants totalling approximately £96m - Play a key role in month‑end and year‑end accounts, including accruals, prepayments and audit deliverables. - Act as main point of contact for internal and external auditors on finance processing matters - Maintain Finance Process procedures and ensure compliance with financial regulations - Manage system access and authorisations within the Unit4 ERP financial system - Lead, motivate and develop teams while managing people‑related matters professionally and fairly. What you'll need to succeed - Strong experience in financial accounting, including VAT legislation and treasury management - Extensive experience of managing a finance processing environment - Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, including resolving day‑to‑day issues - Experience of cash management, payments and investments using web‑based banking systems - Experience managing month‑end and year‑end processes, including audit schedules and deliverables - Experience working with internal and external auditors and implementing process improvements - Experience of process improvement and supporting new finance system implementations (desirable) - Experience using invoice capture / OCR systems and Unit4 ERP (desirable) - Understanding of the public sector environment, including financial accountability and procurement systems What you'll get in return - Competitive salary and local government benefits package - Hybrid working opportunities - 3 days in the office - Excellent pension scheme - Opportunity to work in a role with genuine public value and impact - Supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and development 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 us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4761307

Management Accountant opportunity - 12 months fixed term contractApril start date£50,000 per annum plus excellent benefitsHybrid working?Are you a qualified accountant who thrives on driving financial performance, leading teams, and providing meaningful commercial insight?Were looking for a confide

Finance Systems Manager - Aderant - Remote WorkingA Finance Systems Manager with excellent experience of the Aderant or Elite 3E practice & finance management system is required by a leading Law Firm.

Your new company Hays is delighted to be working with a long-established, independent school who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day to day financial operations. Finance ManagerQualifiedFull Time hours - M.

Business and Finance ManagerLeominsterPermanent37 hours per week£40,000 - £45,000 per annumPrince Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a school based in Leominster. They are looking for a Business and Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

RECfinancial are working on an exclusive basis with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing business based in Leicester to recruit an experienced Finance & Office Manager.

Our client is looking to appoint a Finance Manager to work in their Southampton office.

Assistant BursarLocation: Holywood, Northern Ireland BT18Contract: Full-time | Permanent | 36.MonFri, 8:30am4:30pm)Salary: £34,434 £39,152 per annumAbout Sullivan Upper SchoolSullivan Upper School is a prestigious co-educational and interdenominational grammar school in Holywood, Northern Ireland

Our client is looking for a Group Finance Manager to support the group finance function by completing finance assignments to assist in producing group financial reports for the Board of Directors and the consolidation, budget consolidation and cash management.

We are partnering with a dynamic and growing professional sports organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing the financial operations across several entities, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate repo.

Location:Stoneleigh, WarwickshireWorking Hours:35 hours per weekContract Type:PermanentThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK.We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range o

We are seeking aFinance Manager for a Plymouth based manufacturing company.

Financial Manager Property, Harrogate (Central), £55,000A growing and highly successful property business based in central Harrogate is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the Head of Property and Operational Finance.

Were recruiting a Finance Manager for a well-established Yeovil based business to take financial responsibility for a recently acquired US entity (c.

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead our finance function and partner with the executive team to drive growth and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a diverse finance function within a growing organization.

An exciting and energetic large financial services organisation in Doncasterare looking for an ambitious Finance Manager with a statutory/technical reporting background. Reporting to the Finance Director this rolewill have a broad remit across financial control, accounting and reporting activities.

Finance Manager Kingston Upon Hull (East)Innovative Design & Manufacture organisation. Technically strong Finance Lead.

Part-Time Accounts Manager24-26 hours per week - must be able to work Monday, Thursday and Friday's, and this will be office based for first 6 months, then hybrid can be discussed - excellent benefits!We are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts Assistant looking for a flexible

Consortium Professional Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a thriving Hull-based SME group to recruit a Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee finance operations across their construction and e-commerce businesses. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and entreprene

Jigsaw Finance is the UK’s fastest growing Motor Finance brokerage. It is important they are an excellent people manager; they are managing multiple team leaders and subsequent dealer account managers beneath them. Processing finance applications made online by customers via digital marketing, wor

Background within specialist lending, property finance, bridging, development finance or broker-facing roles. Business Development Manager (BDM) – Specialist Property Finance Lender | North & Midlands | Competitive Salary – DOE + Competitive Commission + Bonus. As Business Development Manager, y

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring robust controls, business partnering with stakeholders and efficient operations within the finance department. Robert Half are working in partnership with a values-led organisation within the not-for-profit sector in Cheltenham to recruit

Business Development Manager - Specialist Bridging Finance Lender. Our client is a specialist bridging and development finance lender with a significant portion of their book dedicated to short‑term property finance. Join a lender in an exciting growth phase where your contribution is genuinely va

HFG are currently partnering with a leading international insurer in search for their next Indirect Tax Manager.

Interim Finance Manager (Manufacturing) 12?month FTC | £55,000 - £60,000 | Knutsford | 5 days onsite We are working with a growing, privately owned manufacturing?led business based in Knutsford that is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to join the team on a 12?month fixed?term contract to cover m

They now wish to appoint a Finance Manager to take full responsibility for all areas of the finance function including the maintainance of all financial records, purchase and sales ledger management, processing invoices, payments and receipts, bank reconciliations, cash control.

Location: MiddlewichDepartment: FinanceJob Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentFinance Controller MiddlewichSalary: £45,000 - £50,000Hours: 40 per week | Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day homeAbout Delta Balustrades Delta Balustrades is a UK-leading manufacturer of high-quality balustrade and hand

Pensions Transitions Manager (Bulk Annuities) - Day RateThe client has an immediate need for an experienced pensions professional to join their transitions team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Manager to join a specialist finance business operating at the heart of the UK agricultural sector. With offices all around the UK the successful Account Manager can be based anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for building and mana

Due to continued success, a business services company in Cardiff have created a new role and are recruiting for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

A rare opportunity for a commercially focused accountant to step away from traditional reporting and into a Commercial Finance Manager role where finance directly shapes business decisions! If you enjoy being close to the action, influencing decisions, challenging thinking and helping a business per

Finance Manager - Property / Construction experienceSalary: £55,000 - £60,000Location: Liverpool City CentreHybrid Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for your next challenge? We're working with a growing business in the construction sector to help them find an experienced Finance Manag

We have a new role with a growing company based in Central Manager for a Finance Manager. Role - Finance ManagerLocation - Manchester (Central)Work Pattern - In office Salary - £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. This role sits within a busy Finance Department, reporting to the Group Financ

Corporate Finance WIP has been building across the market and this international corporate finance business is no different. As aSenior Corporate Finance Manageryou will have the opportunity to work with the firms impressive corporate,. Funders and investors have funds to deploy giving my client the

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & ManagementLead long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecastingDevelop and manage annual operating and capital budgetsOversee all accounting functions, including payroll, pensions, and month/year-end closeMonitor cash flow, reserves, and investments

Finance & Administration Manager £38,000 - £45,000 DOE Office-Based, Permanent Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a hands-on, varied role within a well-established, family-run SME? Were working with a long-standing and highly respected business based in Bridgend, stee

About the Company Hawthorn One are proud to be partnering with a Global Service based business to recruit a Cash and Treasury Manager job opportunity.

A leading FMCG company in the UK is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the month-end reporting process and maintain balance sheet integrity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage an offshore finance team, contributing to the overall financial governance and efficiency of

Finance Consulting works with clients to address mission critical issues for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), creating value and delivering world-class future finance capabilities, leveraging the EY brand as impartial, trusted advisors. A growth area for us is Finance Strategy and Transformation -

Joining Sainsbury's as the Finance Manager for Argos Marketplace offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial success of a rapidly growing business area and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and value creation. Serving as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the Marketplace le