Head of Finance Operations Overview:An exciting opportunity to join the local authority's leadership team. Reporting into the Directors of Finance, this role is responsible for leading Finance Operations, delivering high-quality transactional finance services, robust financial controls, and driving innovation through digital transformation, automation and AI. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering ambition, while ensuring effective stewardship of public funds and excellent service delivery to residents, suppliers, councillors and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Act as a key member of the Management Team. Provide strategic financial advice and support to Directors of Finance, S151 Officers, Councillors and governance boards. Lead and inspire Finance Operations teams. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners and suppliers. Support emergency planning arrangements and corporate...

Ready to take ownership of a growing operation where your financial expertise will directly influence business performance, while accelerating your Finance career through hands-on fast-tracked training from an experienced Commercial Finance Manager? If you're an ambitious finance professional, who enjoys balancing strong financial controls with commercial partnering, and passionate for an opportunity to lead a team, along with supporting business growth, then we want to hear from you! As Finance Manager, you'll lead a team of two accountants, while partnering closely with operations to drive business growth in our Transport business unit. Combining financial governance, SOX controls, commercial analysis and customer onboarding support, you'll play a key role in a fast-paced, expanding transport business, with a unique fast-track development programme and one-to-one mentoring designed to accelerate your career progression. This is a full time, permanent position...

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role This role is responsible for supporting the Chesterfield site's financial operations by managing credit control, maintaining the sales ledger, and ensuring general ledger transactions are processed accurately and on time. The position focuses on reducing overdue debt, minimising bad debt risk, and providing reliable financial reporting and analysis to support business performance. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage debt...

Temporary Part Time Accounts Assistant Location: Croydon, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 20 hours per week Duration: ASAP Start - December Our client, a Leader In Radiation Detection Solutions is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in Croydon. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a vibrant working environment! Key Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers Support the preparation of financial statements and reports Process invoices and manage accounts payable/receivable Conduct reconciliations and ensure accuracy in all transactions Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth financial operations Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders Ideal Candidate Profile: Previous experience in an accounts or finance-related role is preferred Strong...

Interim Head of Finance Scaling Payments FinTech London (Hybrid) The Opportunity We are working with a fast-scaling FinTech that has grown quickly to serve a large customer base and is now at an important turning point. There is real momentum behind the business and ambitious plans ahead, and it needs a steady, capable pair of hands to lead its finance team through a busy period of change. For an interim finance leader who likes to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible difference quickly, this is a rare one, and the client is looking to move at pace. Your Remit Working closely with the CFO, you will take the reins of the day-to-day finance function at a demanding time. First and foremost this is a hands-on role: steadying and leading the team, keeping month-end, statutory and technical accounting clean and on time, and quickly getting to grips with a complex, sector-specific P&L. Beyond the day-to-day, you will take a hard look at how the team is...

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning numbers into meaningful insights? If you're looking for a rewarding role with plenty of opportunity to develop and grow, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. GXO are currently looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join us at our shared user site in Doncaster supporting multiple customers. You'll assist in the effective management of the site finance department with all operational support activities including preparation and submission of weekly forecasts, P&L reconciliations, budgeting and period end reporting in compliance with corporate policies and deadlines. This is a full-time, permanent position, predominately working Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:00, with a hybrid arrangement of 4 days based on-site and 1 day working from home . Pay, benefits and more: You'll be paid a salary of up to £ 40,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)....

Are you a finance professional looking for your next step? Do you enjoy partnering with operational teams, analysing financial performance, and turning data into meaningful business insight? Looking for a role where you can develop your commercial acumen while supporting a fast-growing customer? Yes? Then you're in the right place! GXO are currently looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join us at our Castore site in Knowsley, Liverpool. Working closely with the Finance Manager and operational leadership team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. You'll support the successful management of customer contracts while providing valuable financial insight to drive operational and commercial performance. This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Pay, benefits and more: You'll be paid a salary of up to £ 36,000 per...

Job Title: Customer Care Specialist Agent Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis Salary: 28,459 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, 37.5 hours a week Looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional service and good outcomes for customers? Are you compassionate, empathetic and an outstanding communicator? What You'll Be Doing: Supporting customers experiencing financial difficulties and/or vulnerability providing good customer outcomes meeting both customer and business needs Providing great customer service (using models including TEXAS and IDEA) with the aim of a one call resolution Assisting customers/businesses with debts owed - ensuring these are recovered meeting both the customer and business needs. Responding to queries from clients and agents received by phone, email or letter in a courteous and helpful manner and ensuring that all information...

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role This role is responsible for supporting the Chesterfield site's financial operations by managing credit control, maintaining the sales ledger, and ensuring general ledger transactions are processed accurately and on time. The position focuses on reducing overdue debt, minimising bad debt risk, and providing reliable financial reporting and analysis to support business performance. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage debt collection...

Accounts Specialist Spider is recruiting on behalf of a privately held global shipping company for an experienced Accounts Specialist to join their team in Ipswich, Suffolk. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £35,000 £37,000 per annum Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free Parking Pension contribution A multicultural and collaborative working environment. About the role: As Accounts Specialist , you will perform daily financial transactions, general ledger reconciliations, credit control, and financial reporting. Working closely with Group Headquarters (HQ), you will ensure full alignment between ERP systems and local statutory accounting standards, maintain timely receivables/payables cycles, and contribute to seamless month-end and year-end closing processes. Main duties and responsibilities: Recording and reconciling daily financial transactions across...

Location: BELFAST ARNOTT HOUSE, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Job Description Review vendor invoices, record invoices according to company policy. Resolve any non-compliant invoices (for example NO PO, PO out-of-funds) Maintain accuracy in processing of AP transactions, including accounting coding, timely payments and reconciliations. Prepare weekly payments to vendors and employees (check, wire transfer and ACH payments) Review, verify and process employee expense reports to ensure they are in compliance with Company Policy Maintain vendor information including W-9,...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Finance Director - UK Financial Control, Accounting and Planning Location: Crawley (hybrid, 3 days a week) Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026 A rare opportunity to lead the financial integrity and governance of one of the UK's most innovative and high-profile technology organisations. About the role: We are seeking a Finance Director to lead our UK Financial Control, Accounting & Planning function. Reporting to the UK CFO, this role sits at the centre of financial governance, assurance...

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are looking for a Junior Project Accountant to join our Finance team in Belfast. In this role, you will support the financial management of key contracts and products through detailed analysis, forecasting and reporting, helping ensure the business has accurate and timely financial information to make informed decisions. We are looking for a newly qualified accountant to step into this opportunity. This is a broad and rewarding opportunity, offering the chance to work closely with Finance and Product teams in a complex...

Credit Controller, 12 months - Fixed Term Contract Huntress is partnering with a well-established business to recruit a proactive and target-driven Credit Controller to join its busy finance team in Redhill. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, building strong customer relationships and delivering results. You will manage your own customer ledger, driving cash collection, resolving queries and helping the team achieve its monthly targets. The Role Reporting to the Credit Manager, your responsibilities will include: Managing a ledger of B2B customer accounts. Proactively chasing outstanding debt via telephone Working towards team cash collection targets and reducing aged debt, with a particular focus on 90+ day balances. Investigating and resolving customer queries promptly to ensure service levels and agreed SLAs are maintained. Reviewing and assessing customer...

Finance Manager - Wokingham - Permanent up to 65,000 Depending on Experience This is a great opportunity for a Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Finance Manager looking for a progressive career within an ambitious, growing business. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial and financial direction of the organisation, working closely with site and operational leadership and gaining genuine exposure at a senior level from day one. In this role you won't just be reporting the numbers, you'll be working closely with the leadership team to help them understand what's going on in the business and make decisions. There's genuine scope to grow in this role as the business grows. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and manage the finance team, ensuring effective workload allocation, compliance with Group and legal financial policies, and coordinating with the shared service centre Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, forecasts, budgets and operational reporting,...

Entry Level Credit Controller Location: Grays, Essex Salary: 26,000 - 28,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Company pension scheme On-site parking An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Entry Level Credit Controller to join a successful business based in Grays. Working as part of a busy finance team, you will play a key role in managing customer accounts, maintaining cash flow, and ensuring an efficient credit control process. This position would suit a proactive and organised individual who enjoys building strong customer relationships and thrives in a fast paced environment. Key Responsibilities Maintaining credit exposure and monitoring live customer accounts Opening and setting up new credit accounts Processing daily banking activities Handling customer account queries and resolving issues efficiently Raising credit notes accurately and in a timely manner Managing weekly and...

About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £40,650 per annum. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Stream- access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%) A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays...

Finance Assistant Positions Available! Our client is seeking three motivated and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistants to join their dynamic Accounts Receivable team for a six-month contract. With an exciting increase in workload following a recent project go-live, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving environment. Positions Available: 2 x Invoicing Finance Assistants 1 x Payments Finance Assistant Daily Rate: 120.00 PAYE Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time Location: Plymouth (Fully onsite for the first 3 months; hybrid arrangement after) Role Overview: These roles will be pivotal in assisting with day-to-day transactional processing and administrative activities. Successful candidates will ensure that payments, invoicing activities, and customer inquiries are handled with accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Payments Finance Assistant: Support day-to-day processing of BACS payments. Assist...

Role overview You'll deliver accurate, timely and controlled accounting across the month-end close for your assigned entities and balance sheet areas. You'll be the main contact for your process area, linking the offshore RTR delivery team with UK finance stakeholders. You'll make sure the general ledger is complete and accurate, that it's reconciled, and that it's supported by strong controls. What you'll do: Month-end close and reporting Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, recharges and reclassifications, in line with the close timetable. Make sure ledger results for your assigned entities are complete, accurate and on time, and explain material movements to stakeholders. Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis, with commentary on key variances. Balance sheet integrity Own or review balance sheet reconciliations for your areas, such as cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals and suspense accounts....

Role overview You'll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You'll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust. What you'll do: Entity and process ownership Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they're submitted to Group. Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy. Analyse and explain P&L and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FP&A and senior finance stakeholders. Balance...