Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. Purpose of the Finance Assistant role We have an exciting oppprtunity for a Finance Assistant to join our team supporting the CWAC contract in Chester, CH2 4EX. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting the wider finance and operational teams. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of...

Are you an expert in Record-to-Report looking to take ownership of a critical finance function? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, control and continuous improvement are essential? Ready to lead a team, influence senior stakeholders and shape a high-performing R2R operation? Here at GXO, we're looking for an experienced Accounting Controls & Recharge Manager to take full ownership of the Record-to-Report function within the legacy Wincanton business, including central balance sheet control, corporate management accounts, centralised billing and key financial controls. You'll lead a skilled team, act as the main accounting and audit liaison, and play a pivotal role in ensuring integrity, accuracy and efficiency across the finance landscape. This is an 18-month fixed term contract . The role is hybrid, with a requirement to work in our Chippenham office on a Tuesday & Wednesday each week. You'll be working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till...

Client Manager Up to £65,000 Basingstoke Are you seeking to advance your career in a well-established accounting and advisory firm renowned for innovative ideas and flexibility? If so Butler Rose Public are delighted to be partnering with this Central Hampshire based practice that are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Client Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of SME clients in general practice, taking full responsibility for their requirements. Role Description: In response to significant growth the firm are now seeking to appoint a full-time SME portfolio manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a positive, detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills, effective time management, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in IT skills, to include various accounting software programmes would be highly desirable however training will be given where necessary. The firm's clientele comprises a range of...

Earthworks Construction Manager This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role on one of the UK's most significant earthworks schemes in decades. We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor, delivering a large-scale earthworks project in the South of England. With a huge earthworks programme already underway and plenty of programme left to run, this is a long-term, high-impact role where you'll have real ownership of delivery, not just oversight. The Role As Earthworks Construction Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of a major earthworks package on a flagship infrastructure scheme. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be at the centre of operations, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring delivery stays on track. This is a site-based role suited to someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is confident leading from the front on complex, self-delivered works. Key...

Payroll & HR Manager Halifax £45,000 - £50,000 Full Time Permanent Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Flexible Fully Office Based The Opportunity JGA are exclusively partnering with an established multi-site organisation seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Manager to take full ownership of the payroll function whilst overseeing day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on, standalone role suited to a confident payroll professional with strong HR knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. Key Responsibilities Payroll Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing Oversee weekly payroll (processed by Payroll Administrator) and provide holiday cover Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, pay changes and deductions Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) Administer pension contributions and auto-enrolment compliance Complete RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D) Reconcile...

Finance Manager Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 p/a DoE Location: Birmingham head office (Digbeth) Hybrid working: 3 days in the office required (Mon, Tue, Thu) Reporting to: Group of Directors Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established professional services firm based in the Digbeth area of Birmingham. They are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee all of their day-to-day financial operations, accounting processes, and reporting. Please note this is a standalone position and not part of a wider finance function. Duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include (but are not limited to): Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (sales ledger, purchase ledger, aged debt, cash flow management, bank reconciliations). Process all financial transactions for the BM3 group of companies (and Dri-Red). Liaise with external accountancy practice (who produce monthly management accounts). Monitor project...

Finance Manager Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 p/a DoE Location: Birmingham head office (Digbeth) Hybrid working: 3 days in the office required (Mon, Tue, Thu) Reporting to: Group of Directors Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established professional services firm based in the Digbeth area of Birmingham. They are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee all of their day-to-day financial operations, accounting processes, and reporting. Please note this is a standalone position and not part of a wider finance function. Duties and responsibilities of the Finance Manager will include (but are not limited to): Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (sales ledger, purchase ledger, aged debt, cash flow management, bank reconciliations). Process all financial transactions for the BM3 group of companies (and Dri-Red). Liaise with external accountancy practice (who produce monthly management accounts). Monitor project finances and...

Interim Finance Manager Insurance merger integration Location: Hybrid / Office 12 month ASAP Start About the Role Critical interim opportunity to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, and finance teams. You'll be the technical lead on business combination accounting, group consolidation, and merger integration planning under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency-UK. Key Responsibilities Lead technical accounting for the merger including business combination accounting, acquisition accounting, goodwill, fair value adjustments, and consolidation treatment under FRS 102/FRS 103 Consolidate multiple trial balances into group financial model, performing intercompany eliminations and accounting policy adjustments Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees...

Corporate Tax Manager Brighton Up to £70,000 Accountancy PracticeDue to continued growth, Clark Wood is recruiting a Corporate Tax Manager for a highly regarded firm of accountants based in Brighton.This is a standout opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional to step into a key advisory role, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing an active part in shaping and developing the firm's tax offering. The role offers genuine progression for the right individual who enjoys complex work, client interaction, and adding real commercial value.You will work alongside audit and accounts directors and managers, providing specialist tax input across the firm and building strong, long-term client relationships. The client base is broad and includes SME business owners, Finance Directors of UK and international groups, trustees, and high net worth individuals-offering varied, high-quality advisory work rather than routine compliance.Both full-time and part-time...

Payroll and Business Travel Intermediate Analyst  Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role requires a seasoned professional role with a specific focus on UK Payroll. The ideal candidate will Integrate subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Role Overview Citi Global Payroll Services (GPS) currently has an opportunity within its UK operations for an Intermediate level payroll analyst for our Cross Border Remote Worker (CBRW) and Short-Term Business Visitor (STBV) Programs.  The candidate must be highly organized and able to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience with global cross-border administration or taxation issues and an...

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with our new shareholder I Squared Capital who acquired Arriva in May 2024. This role is responsible for the production of all relevant Financial Management Information (MI) as required by shareholder, ExCo and BU management. It works closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner roles and Operating Units (OUs) to provide relevant consolidated/sub-consolidated Financial MI. It supplies the Senior Finance Business Partners...

Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe.  The company employs around 35,000 people, delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys connecting people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably. We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with I Squared Capital – a global infrastructure investment fund manager - who acquired Arriva in 2024. We are looking for a Business Systems Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting Team on a full time, permanent basis . This role will be based from our Sunderland office. Role Purpose To develop and manage Group Finance systems and processes to ensure the effective and efficient processing of financial and non-financial data, and to further extend the range of management tools and reports used to inform the organisation. Collaborate with Arriva’s IT and Finance...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

🕒 Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week 📍 Hybrid - mostly home with requirement to be onsite at HMS Raleigh once a week and some further travel during Audits 🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level. Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster Project Selborne is a Transformational Training programme with a strategic goal of modernising Royal Navy training to deliver “better trained sailors to the front line faster”. Your role will be to support the National Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of business and contracted Quality Assurance processes Job title: Internal Auditor Job Description: What you’ll be doing Act as Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 44001 (Collaborative) within the Team Fisher Assurance Team. Support delivery of the Team Fisher (Selborne) first‑party audit programme in line with DSAT...

This role leads key financial accounting activities including year-end close, Local Authority-style SoA production and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code. You'll strengthen financial controls, support budgeting and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation. Client Details Our client is a respected public-sector body with a strong regional mission and a commitment to delivering outstanding governance, financial stewardship and public value. They operate in a collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven environment, where finance plays a vital role in supporting strategic programmes and ensuring robust financial control. Description Deliver Local Authority-style Statement of Accounts and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with CIPFA Code requirements Lead and further develop financial reporting tools and management information to support organisational decision-making Contribute to statutory accounts, annual...

Location Docklands Campus Salary £62,443 to £71,685 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Friday 27 March 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference 0610-26-S University of East London We're the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We're committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-think, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change....

MERITUS are recruiting for an Internal Auditor to join the quality team for our major aerospace client in Broughton, Flintshire. INTERNAL AUDITOR - INSIDE IR35 - 33.79 PER HOUR - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - UNTIL 03/09/2026 - LIKELY TO BE EXTENDED - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Role Description You will join the Internal Audit function within the Quality department and contribute to the preparation and execution of internal audits. The department's mission is to maintain an effective internal oversight and assurance system, supported by structured audit management processes. In this role, you will support a range of initiatives within the Internal Audit team, including: Assisting Quality Audit Managers in managing internal audit programmes across manufacturing and logistics operations. Supporting audit planning activities, including roadmap updates and reporting. Assisting in the preparation and execution of internal audits, including maintaining accurate records...

Credit Controller 28,000 - 32,000 Kinning Park Are you a confident Credit Controller ready for your next challenge? We're recruiting for a well-established business based in Glasgow's vibrant West End. With a growing portfolio of over 200 sites, this role is key to supporting their finance team as they continue to expand. I am looking to speak with individuals who are customer focused and go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to clients. Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 What's in it for you? Annual salary review Christmas lunch, after-work drinks Cycle to work scheme EV scheme 30 minute paid lunch Paid holiday on your birthday Subsidised parking permit Key Responsibilities: Managing bank allocations and client payments Issuing payment reminders and chasing overdue debts Handling queries via phone and email, ensuring excellent customer service Liaising with property managers and solicitors on property sales Direct Debit collections and online card...