Your new company This role sits within a leading organisation in its sector. This is a 6 Month Contract position, based in the organisation's Rochester office. Your new role * Produces monthly accounts for cost centres/ activities within the role-holder's remit, reporting figures to demonstrate the performance of the company against budget * Analysis of accounts to identify trends and opportunities for additional income or more effective cost control, thereby maximising profit, and advising operational Managers accordingly * Ensuring stocks (e.g. fuel, PPE - Personal Protective Equipment) and assets (e.g. fleet, IT equipment) are correctly accounted, enabling cost control by management * Ensuring adequate checks on payroll, to ensure there are no under- or over-payments * Assist and have involvement in the commercial viability for all new contracts / new business * Working with the Regional Finance team, ensures all required information is reported on (e.g. budgets, CAPEX figures) * Working with operational management - provides advice and guidance on all financ

Your new company This role sits within a leading organisation in its sector. This is a 6 Month Contract position, based in the organisation's Rochester office. Your new role * Produces monthly accounts for cost centres/ activities within the role-holder's remit, reporting figures to demonstrate the performance of the company against budget * Analysis of accounts to identify trends and

Main Responsibilities: * Analyse monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Develop and maintain a rolling 3-year budget for the organisation, incorporating financial forecasts, strategic initiatives, and risk assessments. * Work closely with the DCFO/CFO and finance team to provide financial support and guidance to the Trust's academies and partner organisations. * Lead the annual budgeting process by collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to collect, analyse, and consolidate financial data. * Monitor and evaluate financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, variances, and areas of improvement. * Prepare and deliver financial reports and presentations for senior leaders, the governing body, and external stakeholders as required. * Support the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. * Conduct

Main Responsibilities: * Analyse monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Develop and maintain a rolling 3-year budget for the organisation, incorporating financial forecasts, strategic initiatives, and risk assessments. * Work closely with the DCFO/CFO and finance team to

Main Responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting: * Collaborate on the budget process, including updating the budget model. * Regularly liaise with budget holders, sharing budget trackers, and providing performance vs. budget analysis. * Manage the capitalisation of development costs, maintain the intangible asset register, and post relevant journals. Headcount Management: * Update the headcount model, post payroll journals, and provide analysis. * Coordinate with the recruitment team regarding roles within the hiring budget. Financial Reporting: * Prepare monthly management accounts in a timely manner. * Assist in creating the monthly Finance Board report and cost analysis. Year-End Audit: * Provide relevant information for the year-end audit file. Ad Hoc Tasks: * Handle strategic projects and other ad hoc requests. Person Specifications: * Relevant accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar). * Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Previous experience in forecasting and budgeting. * Strong technical accounting s

Main Responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting: * Collaborate on the budget process, including updating the budget model. * Regularly liaise with budget holders, sharing budget trackers, and providing performance vs. budget analysis. * Manage the capitalisation of development costs, maintain the intangible asset register, and post relevant journals. Headcount Management: * Update

Your new company You will support the strategic development by working closely with the leadership team to enable effective decision-making and achievement of organisation aims. The Finance Business Partner position is a full time and permanent role. Your new role * Work with senior leaders to develop a strategic plan for the staff and resources of the organisation. * Prepare a five-y ar financial plan for entities within the organisation and as part of this exercise to prepare the annual budgets which support the financial plan. * Monitor and maintain up to date budget and forecast figures using budgeting software. * Meet regularly with leadership team to discuss monthly management accounts and reports. * Meet with budget holders as necessary to discuss budget spend. * Other ad-hoc duties. What you\'ll need to succeed * Strong experience within a similar role, ideally within the education sector. * ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. * Experienced in the production of management accounts. What you\'ll get in return * £36,000 - £44,000 per annum.

Your new company You will support the strategic development by working closely with the leadership team to enable effective decision-making and achievement of organisation aims. The Finance Business Partner position is a full time and permanent role. Your new role * Work with senior leaders to develop a strategic plan for the staff and resources of the organisation. * Prepare a five-y

Your new company You will work for a public sector organisation and report to the Head of Financial Management. The purpose of the Finance Business Partner role is to ensure the provision of high-quality information and advice to Divisions and Directorates within the organisation, liaising with external organisations as appropriate. Your new role * Look outwards to service providers and advise on budgetary control, efficiency and commercial considerations. * Proactively ensure the appropriate use of resources and the provision of the optimum level of financial information and advice to managers at all levels. * Influence budgetary accountability by means of formal periodic reviews of all financial performance. * Lead and develop their team in delivering first class effective financial advice. * ensure the financial management function delivers timely accurate information to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders promoting and creating a customer focussed ethos for the function. * Support the identification of cost efficiency and productivity opportu

Your new company You will work for a public sector organisation and report to the Head of Financial Management. The purpose of the Finance Business Partner role is to ensure the provision of high-quality information and advice to Divisions and Directorates within the organisation, liaising with external organisations as appropriate. Your new role * Look outwards to service providers and

Your new company You will work within an established and fast-growing organisation as a finance assistant. This organisation will give you a good chance to progress and grow within your career and within the company. Your new role * Maintain and oversee the company ledger, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. * Update ledger balances and reconcile discrepancies. * Orga ise and manage accounting documents, including invoices, receipts, and financial statements. * Scan, file, and log account-related paperwork. * Process and distribute employee payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments. * Handle tax deductions, National Insurance contributions, and other payroll-related tasks. * Process invoices from vendors and suppliers. * Prepare and distribute checks for payment. * Process bank transfer requests. * Monitor and reconcile bank statements. * Assist in completing and submitting tax returns, including VAT returns. * Ensure compliance with tax regulations. * Update and maintain computerised accounting systems. * Familiarity with accou

Your new company You will work within an established and fast-growing organisation as a finance assistant. This organisation will give you a good chance to progress and grow within your career and within the company. Your new role * Maintain and oversee the company ledger, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. * Update ledger balances and reconcile discrepancies. * Orga

Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: Gillingham, KentSalary Range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentRole Overview:As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the financial management and decision-making process of our organization. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, providing insights to support strategic planning, and ensuring accurate reporting. Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting: * Prepare and manage all aspects of the company's financial management accounts and budgets. * Provide accurate and timely analysis of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts for effective decision-making. * Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards Performance Analysis: * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business performance. * Identify and resolve issues related to cash flow and working capital efficiency. * Evaluate the cost/benefit of major capital expenditures and present recommendations to the directors. Qualifications and

Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: Gillingham, KentSalary Range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annumJob Type: Full-time, PermanentRole Overview:As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the financial management and decision-making process of our organization. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, providing insights to support strategic planning, and

Your new company You will work for an exciting organisation which is leading in its sector, based in Gillingham in Kent. The Group Accountant will support the Financial Controller with the management of group finance reporting and analysis, including consolidated results, cash flow management, treasury functions, and group insurance requirements. Your new role * Maintaining accounting r cords and subsequent production of monthly management accounts for all non-trading holding companies within the group, in line with Financial Reporting. * Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts for operational entities within the group, with supporting analysis and reconciliations. * Monthly consolidation of financial results for all group entities into Group Management Accounts for reporting to CFO, CEO & Board. * Group Treasury and cashflow management including consolidation and analysis of group cashflow forecasting. * Management of all intergroup/intercompany balances. * Management of annual Group budget process, including working closely with department l

Your new company You will work for an exciting organisation which is leading in its sector, based in Gillingham in Kent. The Group Accountant will support the Financial Controller with the management of group finance reporting and analysis, including consolidated results, cash flow management, treasury functions, and group insurance requirements. Your new role * Maintaining accounting r

Finance Officer Hybrid Main Responsibilities To deal with the collection of large and difficult debts including escalating overdue debts to Legal and liaising with them in proving information to pursue payment of the debt. Ensure leases and licenses in respect of concessions and rents for industrial and shop premises, land and other buildings are completed in order to collect fees and rents due on the due dates. To ensure that accounts are produced for fees and rents, reminders and follow up procedures for collection are done according to timetables. Provide management with statistical information as required. Carry out balancing and reconciliation Assist with the design and implementation of new payment and monitoring processes required to support developments in new service initiatives. Act as the key customer contact for debtors and develop good working relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders and partners. To represent the team in meetings internally and externally Experience required 5 GCSE passes at grade C

Finance Officer Hybrid Main Responsibilities To deal with the collection of large and difficult debts including escalating overdue debts to Legal and liaising with them in proving information to pursue payment of the debt. Ensure leases and licenses in respect of concessions and rents for industrial and shop premises, land and other buildings are completed in order to collect fees

Your new company You will support the strategic development by working closely with the leadership team to enable effective decision-making and achievement of organisation aims. The Finance Business Partner position is a full time and permanent role. Your new role * Work with senior leaders to develop a strategic plan for the staff and resources of the organisation. * Prepare a five-y ar financial plan for entities within the organisation and as part of this exercise to prepare the annual budgets which support the financial plan. * Monitor and maintain up to date budget and forecast figures using budgeting software. * Meet regularly with leadership team to discuss monthly management accounts and reports. * Meet with budget holders as necessary to discuss budget spend. * Other ad-hoc duties. What you'll need to succeed * Strong experience within a similar role, ideally within the education sector. * ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. * Experienced in the production of management accounts. What you'll get in return * £36,000 - £44,000 per annum.

Your new company You will support the strategic development by working closely with the leadership team to enable effective decision-making and achievement of organisation aims. The Finance Business Partner position is a full time and permanent role. Your new role * Work with senior leaders to develop a strategic plan for the staff and resources of the organisation. * Prepare a five-y

Financial Controller Location: Medway, Kent Salary Range: £65,000 - £70,000 per year Responsibilities: * Financial Management: Undertake all aspects of financial management, including management accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget preparation, and forecasting. * Internal Controls: Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to ensure financial accur cy and compliance. * Liaison with External Accountants: Collaborate with external accountants on financial reporting and regulatory matters. * Strategic Planning: Assist in strategic planning and financial modelling. * Financial Statements: Prepare and present financial statements. * Acquisitions Support: Provide advice on strategic acquisitions. Qualifications: * Professional Qualification: Candidates must be qualified (e.g., ACA, CIMA, or ACCA). * Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a similar financial management role. * Skills: Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills. * Analytical Abilities: Ability to analyse financial data and provide i

Financial Controller Location: Medway, Kent Salary Range: £65,000 - £70,000 per year Responsibilities: * Financial Management: Undertake all aspects of financial management, including management accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget preparation, and forecasting. * Internal Controls: Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to ensure financial accur

Your new company You will support the strategic development by working closely with the leadership team to enable effective decision-making and achievement of organisation aims. The Finance Business Partner position is a full time and permanent role. Your new role * Work with senior leaders to develop a strategic plan for the staff and resources of the organisation. * Prepare a five-y ar financial plan for entities within the organisation and as part of this exercise to prepare the annual budgets which support the financial plan. * Monitor and maintain up to date budget and forecast figures using budgeting software. * Meet regularly with leadership team to discuss monthly management accounts and reports. * Meet with budget holders as necessary to discuss budget spend. * Other ad-hoc duties. What you'll need to succeed * Strong experience within a similar role, ideally within the education sector. * ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. * Experienced in the production of management accounts. What you'll get in return * £36,000 - £44,000 per annum.

Your new company You will support the strategic development by working closely with the leadership team to enable effective decision-making and achievement of organisation aims. The Finance Business Partner position is a full time and permanent role. Your new role * Work with senior leaders to develop a strategic plan for the staff and resources of the organisation. * Prepare a five-y

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation. This Finance Manager role is a hands-on role delivering high quality accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. Your new role * Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Banking team. * Manage the accounts payable function. * Manag the accounts receivable and credit control functions. * Manage the banking function. * Ensure that business units operate within the financial and business operating parameters in relation to approval routes and spend limits. What you\'ll need to succeed * Paying circa £50,000 per annum. * Hybrid working options available. What you\'ll get in return Flexible working options available. 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 on your career.

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation. This Finance Manager role is a hands-on role delivering high quality accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. Your new role * Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Banking team. * Manage the accounts payable function. * Manag

Your new company You will work for an exciting organisation which is leading in its sector, based in Gillingham in Kent. The Group Accountant will support the Financial Controller with the management of group finance reporting and analysis, including consolidated results, cash flow management, treasury functions, and group insurance requirements. Your new role * Maintaining accounting r cords and subsequent production of monthly management accounts for all non-trading holding companies within the group, in line with Financial Reporting. * Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts for operational entities within the group, with supporting analysis and reconciliations. * Monthly consolidation of financial results for all group entities into Group Management Accounts for reporting to CFO, CEO & Board. * Group Treasury and cashflow management including consolidation and analysis of group cashflow forecasting. * Management of all intergroup/intercompany balances. * Management of annual Group budget process, including working closely with department

Your new company You will work for an exciting organisation which is leading in its sector, based in Gillingham in Kent. The Group Accountant will support the Financial Controller with the management of group finance reporting and analysis, including consolidated results, cash flow management, treasury functions, and group insurance requirements. Your new role * Maintaining accounting r

Your new company You will work for an exciting and progressive organisation based in Chatham, Kent. The Accounts Assistant role is a full time and permanent opportunity. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in the office, with the remainder being office-based. Your new role * Processing invoices for accounts payable and employee expenses. * Processing purchase order requests ut lising our procurement system. * Processing accounts receivable in our accounting software. * Preparing sales statistics for the wider business, in cooperation with other team members. * Preparing and maintaining fixed asset register and posting journals. * Bank reconciliations on a daily basis. * Contributing to month-end reporting. * Reconciliation and analysis of company payment cards daily. * Other ad-hoc duties. What you'll need to succeed * AAT qualified or part qualified with relevant commercial experience. * Experience of computerised accounting systems (preferably Xero). * Proficient Microsoft Office user with spreadsheet manipulation skills and an aptitude

Your new company You will work for an exciting and progressive organisation based in Chatham, Kent. The Accounts Assistant role is a full time and permanent opportunity. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in the office, with the remainder being office-based. Your new role * Processing invoices for accounts payable and employee expenses. * Processing purchase order requests ut

Your new role A hands-on role in delivering high quality accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. You will work closely with the Transactional Finance Manager. This role is an interim role expected to last a minimum of 2 months to support with additional workload. * Lead, manage, and develop the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking teams. * Manage the accounts payable function * Manage the accounts receivable and credit control function * Manage the banking function (bank reconciliations, payment proposals, cashflow management and forecasting) What you'll need to succeed * Practical understanding of AP, AR, Credit Control, expense processing and banking * Computer literate, Excel and ERP * AAT qualified (ideally) * Previous experience in managing small teams. What you'll get in return * Rate of £200-300/day depending on experience 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'

Your new role A hands-on role in delivering high quality accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. You will work closely with the Transactional Finance Manager. This role is an interim role expected to last a minimum of 2 months to support with additional workload. * Lead, manage, and develop the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation based in Medway, Kent. The accounts assistant role is a temporary assignment, expected to last up to 3 months. Your new role * Processing invoices for accounts receivable, payable, and employee expenses. * Processing purchase orders requests and maintaining purchase order tracker. * Maintaining expenses. * Bank econciliation. * Reconciliation and analysis of company payment cards. * Supporting project accounting, analysis, and allocations. * Adapt and improve reports as agreed with Head of Finance. * Ad hoc tasks as requested to support the Finance team. * Providing information and reports for auditors. What you'll need to succeed * Previous experience within a similar role. * Experience of computerised accounting systems, preferably Xero. * Proficient Microsoft Office user with spreadsheet manipulation skills and an aptitude for Excel. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of £26,

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation based in Medway, Kent. The accounts assistant role is a temporary assignment, expected to last up to 3 months. Your new role * Processing invoices for accounts receivable, payable, and employee expenses. * Processing purchase orders requests and maintaining purchase order tracker. * Maintaining expenses. * Bank

A great opportunity to join our client in Chatham Up to £30K perm annum 28 days holiday plus Bank holidays Excellent benefits including pension, social events, Quarterly team building events hours Duties * Managing a portfolio of clients to ensure that deadlines are met. * Managing junior staff and providing guidance to them where required. * Preparing and filing VAT retu ns. * Preparing annual financial statements for review. * Preparing corporation tax returns for review. * Preparing self-assessment tax returns for review. Essential attributes: * Previous experience working in accountancy practice. * Experience of using the xero bookkeeping system. * AAT Qualified or part qualified ACCA Apply today by sending your cv to louise.theobald@csltd.org.uk Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

A great opportunity to join our client in Chatham Up to £30K perm annum 28 days holiday plus Bank holidays Excellent benefits including pension, social events, Quarterly team building events hours Duties * Managing a portfolio of clients to ensure that deadlines are met. * Managing junior staff and providing guidance to them where required. * Preparing and filing VAT retu

Accounts Assistant, Permanent Gillingham, Kent Full-time - 37.5 hours per week £26,000 - £28,000 per annum My client is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. Responsibilities and Activities: * Raising the following in the Finance System Evision. - New Project details - Contract Sales Orders - A plication for Payments - Contract Sales Invoices - Purchase Orders - Purchase Invoices and checking their validity against the Purchase Order - Sundry Sales Invoices - Credit notes * Creating new Customer and Vendors in the Finance System * Running debtor reporting * Bank reconciliations * Processing Credit Card expenses and ensuring all relevant receipts have been provided * Preparing and issuing statements as necessary * Maintaining credit control operations in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to ensure swift resolution of any required actions * Reconciliation of supplier statements * Running a VAT return * Running a Supplier payment run * Respond to time-criti

Accounts Assistant, Permanent Gillingham, Kent Full-time - 37.5 hours per week £26,000 - £28,000 per annum My client is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team in Sales and Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions. Responsibilities and Activities: * Raising the following in the Finance System Evision. - New Project details - Contract Sales Orders - A

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation. This Finance Manager role is a hands-on role delivering high quality accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. Your new role * Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Banking team. * Manage the accounts payable function. * Manag the accounts receivable and credit control functions. * Manage the banking function. * Ensure that business units operate within the financial and business operating parameters in relation to approval routes and spend limits. What you'll need to succeed * Paying circa £50,000 per annum. * Hybrid working options available. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. 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 on your career. Hays Spe

Your new company You will work for an exciting and growing organisation. This Finance Manager role is a hands-on role delivering high quality accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, expenses, and banking services. Your new role * Lead, manage, develop and mentor the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Banking team. * Manage the accounts payable function. * Manag