Finance Jobs in Suffolk

Help Shape the UKs Energy Future Assistant Water Specialist Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean click apply for full job details

Job Title Chief Financial Officer - Global Freight Forwarding Location Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK - On-site with occasional travel to global offices Reports to: CEO / Group Board Department Finance About the Company Our client are a global shipping and freight forwarding company with operations across sea, air, and road. Based in the UKs largest container port, Felixstowe, they manage end-to-end logist click apply for full job details

Cost Controller Major Infrastructure Location: Ipswich / Suffolk (Sizewell C) Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits What's On Offer - Competitive salary - Annual performance bonus - Private Medical Insurance - Life Assurance & Income Protection - Enhanced pension contribution - Enhanced sick pay - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) - Buy additional annual leave - Paid professional members click apply for full job details

Join World Land Trust (WLT), an international conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world's most threatened habitats and species. Working with trusted local conservation partners across the globe, we help communities protect and restore land to safeguard biodiversity and tackle the climate crisis. As our Finance Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our finance function. You'll be responsible for accurately processing day-to-day financial transactions for the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary, including income processing, sales and purchase ledger administration, maintaining financial records, and providing wider support to the finance team. Duties and responsibilities Income and Banks - Accurately importing income batches ensuring correctly allocated to relevant nominal codes and project codes. - Accurately process Standing Order income onto the accounts system and setting up auto-bank rules in the Finance System (currently Xledger). - Setting up and verifying new donor/corporate supporter details in the Sales Ledger. - Accurate allocation of income against Sales Ledger. - Review aged Sales Ledger balances monthly for accuracy and completeness. Notify relevant departments regarding overdue receipts. - Production of Donation Pledge invoices/Sales Invoices as requested or required. - Provide daily information on funds received into the bank. - Import relevant bank statements and reconcile all banks on a weekly/monthly basis. Expenditure - Accurately process purchase orders, Supplier invoices and Employee expenses (both uk and overseas) for the Charity and Trading subsidiary ensuring correct allocation to relevant nominal codes and cost centres in the Finance System. - Support payment processing, including collation and approval of relevant information, of disbursements to beneficiaries and request of acknowledgement of receipt from Conservation Partners on a timely basis. - Accurately process monthly credit card expenditure onto the accounts system. - Setting up and verifying new supplier details in the Purchase Ledger. - Performing due diligence checks on new suppliers and new Conservation Partners. - Accurate allocation of expenditure against Purchase Ledger. - Review aged Purchase Ledger balances monthly for accuracy and completeness. - Ensure purchase orders and invoices are matched and generated accurately within the Finance System. - Maintain Fixed Asset register and ensure accurate processing of monthly depreciation. - Process monthly investment portfolio movements - Maintain and reconcile petty cash accounts. - Assist the month end tasks for financial close down and reporting including preparing Prepayments and assisting in the monthly reconciliation between the CRM database and Finance System. - Assist the year end audit for WLT and its trading subsidiary including preparation of schedules and information for external auditors. - Monitor and answer queries from other teams including monitoring of the accounts and finance email accounts in a timely manner and supporting provision of relevant information to assist in measuring WLT carbon footprint. Experience and qualifications We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in finance, bookkeeping, accounts administration, or a similar role. You'll be confident processing financial information accurately, maintaining records, and using finance systems, Excel and Microsoft 365 effectively. A good understanding of basic accounting principles is essential, and a relevant qualification would be advantageous. You'll also be someone who enjoys working with colleagues across an organisation, delivering excellent customer service and building positive working relationships. With strong organisational and numerical skills, you'll be able to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information with discretion, and use sound judgement to resolve routine finance queries. Most importantly, you'll bring a reliable, conscientious and collaborative approach to your work. Please see our Application pack for full job description and person specification. Benefits Flexible Working We offer flexible and hybrid working because we know how important a healthy work-life balance is to our team. The majority of full-time staff work a 9-day fortnight, and we support hybrid working where the role allows. Our core working days are Tuesday to Thursday with non-working days falling on either Mondays or Fridays and our normal office hours are 9am to 5pm. At the same time, we value in-person collaboration, so the successful candidate will need to be within commuting distance of our Halesworth offices and able to spend at least one day a week working on site with the Finance team , ideally a Tuesday, although there is office space if you wish to work the majority or all of your hours in the office. Annual leave - we offer 36 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus an additional discretionary day each year to volunteer for a charity or community organisation of your choice. Group personal pension scheme - investing in companies that can demonstrate positive application of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria, which ensures that our pension scheme operates in line with our Values. We also offer Pension Salary Exchange as a way of making tax-efficient contributions into your workplace pension based on an employer contribution of 5% and an employee contribution of 3%. Group life assurance - whilst we hope our staff live long and happy lives, we want to give some peace of mind and this benefit provides a lump sum payment of 4x salary. For a full list of our benefits, please see the Application pack. Company culture At World Land Trust, you'll be joining a passionate and committed team whose work has a tangible impact on the protection of wildlife, habitats and local communities around the world. This is an opportunity to use your finance skills to support a global conservation mission and be part of an organisation where your contribution truly makes a difference.

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years. We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure click apply for full job details

Help Shape the UKs Energy Future Marine Sub Agent Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electrici click apply for full job details

Looking for a commercially focused FP&A role where you can make a real difference? We're partnering with a private equity-backed business undergoing a significant refinancing programme and are looking for an experienced FP&A professional to support the CFO and Financial Controller during this exciting and business-critical period. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the finance function, taking ownership of financial modelling, forecasting and commercial analysis while influencing key strategic decisions. The Role Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll provide hands-on support across financial planning, modelling. Business partnering will be a key element of this role. Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain an integrated 5-year financial model (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow). - Produce scenario and sensitivity analysis to support refinancing and strategic decision-making. - Business partnering with non finance members of staff - Update forecasts and financial assumptions as the business evolves. - Analyse and validate financial data from multiple sources. - Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning. - Partner with operational and non-finance stakeholders to provide commercial insight. - Prepare financial information and supporting schedules for refinancing activities. - Drive accuracy, consistency and continuous improvement across financial models and reporting. About You You'll be an analytical finance professional who enjoys working with data, building financial models and partnering with senior stakeholders. You'll ideally have: - Previous experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering. - Advanced Excel - Experience with budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. - Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting and scenario analysis. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. What's on Offer? - Competitive salary - Performance-related bonus - Pension scheme - Excellent career progression - The opportunity to work directly with the CFO and senior leadership on a high-profile refinancing project - A commercially focused role with real influence on business strategy If you're looking for a role where your commercial expertise will make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out mor

Hays are working with a Top 10 firm in Ipswich to source an Accounting and Business Advisory Manager or Senior Manager for their fast-growing team.You will take ownership of a client portfolio, leading the preparation and review of accounts while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and deadlines. You will manage and develop a team, oversee workflow planning, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of financial and business matters. This is a key role within the team, focused on delivering high-quality client service while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the practice and can be appointed at Manager or Senior Manager level. Key Responsibilities Client & Portfolio Management - Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact - Build strong relationships, understanding clients' businesses, objectives, and challenges - Lead year-end accounts discussions and identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services - Respond to client queries independently and proactively Team Leadership & Development - Manage and support a team, ensuring effective workflow planning and delivery - Review work produced by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching - Allocate work effectively, encouraging development through challenging assignments - Support recruitment, interviews, and development of junior staff Service Delivery & Compliance - Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial reporting - Ensure all work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal procedures - Manage deadlines across the portfolio to ensure timely delivery - Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Commercial & Operational Management - Monitor WIP and ensure timely billing, addressing any recoverability concerns - Challenge fee levels in line with job recovery and commercial performance - Contribute to proposals, tenders, and fee quotes to support new business generation - Drive efficiency improvements and adopt new technologies where appropriate Core CompetenciesClient Focus - Strong understanding of client needs, markets, and business environments - Ability to identify opportunities to add value and support business growth - Confident in managing client relationships independently Technical Excellence - Maintains strong technical knowledge of accounts and business advisory services - Able to interpret financial results and provide meaningful commercial insight - Shares knowledge with the wider team and contributes to training initiatives Leadership & Commitment - Takes ownership of team performance and workflow planning - Identifies skills gaps and supports ongoing development initiatives - Demonstrates enthusiasm and actively contributes to team and firm-wide activities Technical Skills - Preparation and review of statutory and consolidated accounts - Ability to interpret financial data, including working capital and cash flow - Experience preparing and reviewing forecasts and projections - Strong understanding of VAT, including partial exemption and reverse-charge - Ability to identify and explain prior period adjustments - Experience advising on financial performance and business planning - Exposure to group structures, consolidations, and reliefs are desirable. Key Behaviours - Strong decision-making skills and confidence in managing responsibility - Ability to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement - Encourages independent thinking within the team - Demonstrates integrity and alignment with firm values Qualifications & Experience - ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified (or qualified by experience) - Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment - Demonstrable experience managing client portfolios and leading teams - Strong technical accounts and advisory background What's on Offer - Opportunity to lead a portfolio and play a key role in team development - Exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work - Clear progression pathway within a growing practice - Supportive and collaborative working environment - Highly competitive salary along with extensive benefits - New, modern offices What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.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. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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MGF are currently seeking to recruit a Hire Controller Apprentice to join our Hire Desk team at our Stanton depot near Bury St. Edmunds. Your main responsibility will be to assist the Hire Desk department with managing enquiries on the hire desk and converting them into hire business whilst developing your knowledge of hire processes, MGF equipment, transport planning, customer service and commerc click apply for full job details

As part of our friendly and collaborative Finance team, you will help ensure the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions across both the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary. Your responsibilities will include processing and recording income, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, and providing essential support with a range of day-to-day finance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and wants their work to contribute to a meaningful cause. We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented individual with experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar administrative role. You will have a proven ability to process financial transactions accurately, maintain reliable records, and use finance systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and Excel with confidence. A sound understanding of basic accounting processes is essential, and a relevant qualification would be advantageous. Alongside strong numerical and organisational skills, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. As the role involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will be a proactive team player with excellent customer service and communication skills. You will be comfortable building positive working relationships, solving routine finance queries using sound judgement, and managing your workload effectively both independently and as part of a team. Above all, you will bring a reliable, conscientious, and enthusiastic approach, helping to ensure the Finance function delivers an excellent service that supports World Land Trust's mission to protect and restore threatened natural habitats around the world. Please refer to the application pack which can be found on our website which contains the full job description, person specification and how to apply. You will need to log your application and upload your CV, along with a covering letter. Your covering letter is an important part of your application and should include why you're interested in this role and working for World Land Trust, along with a summary of how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Senior Town Planner Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career with a consultancy that offers flexibility, responsibility, and the chance to work on a diverse range of projects? This Senior Town Planning Officer role provides the opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your skills will be valued, and your career can thrive. Our client is a well-established planning consultancy with a reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes for both private and public sector clients. With a strong pipeline of projects and a collaborative team culture, they are now looking to expand by bringing in a talented Senior Town Planning Officer to strengthen their close-knit team. The Role As a Senior Town Planning Officer, you will be managing your own caseload while also contributing to larger and more complex projects. You will be preparing and submitting planning applications, drafting and reviewing planning statements, and developing strategies to achieve successful outcomes. You will be working closely with colleagues and clients in a collaborative way, while also mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development. This is a varied role where you will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, contribute ideas, and build strong client relationships. With hybrid working and flexibility offered, you will have the freedom to manage your time effectively while being part of a supportive team. Skills and Experience You will bring: Experience in a planning consultancy or local planning authority is a must. RTPI membership or willing to work towards. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work well under pressure. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required. Experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues. Salary and Benefits You will receive a salary of £38,000 - £45,000 DOE, alongside: Flexible hybrid working. 25 days annual leave plus additional closure over Christmas. Pension plan. Private healthcare (post-probation). A rural office location and a small, friendly team environment. Apply Now This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner to take on more responsibility, enjoy flexible working, and make a real impact within a supportive consultancy. If you're ready for your next challenge, apply today and take the next step in your career as a Senior Town Planning Officer. You can reach me on (phone number removed) if you have any questions!

We are looking for a Sub Agent for our client in East Suffolk. As a Sub-Agent, you are responsible for managing a defined section of works on a major infrastructure project, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient delivery in line with programme, cost, and quality objectives. You act as the key delivery interface between the Agent/Project Manager and the site team, leading engineers, supervisors, and click apply for full job details

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with FMCG experience looking for your next challenge? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Commercial Finance Analyst who will play a key role in driving profitability, supporting commercial decision-making, and delivering valuable financial insight across the organisation. The position is paying up to 45,000, 2/3 days in the office, fully study support plus lots more In this role, you'll: - Analyse customer and product profitability - Support product costing, pricing, and margin management - Evaluate promotional performance and commercial investments - Deliver sales, margin, and stock reporting - Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning activities - Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, and Operations What we're looking for: - Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA - 4+ years' experience within FMCG - Strong analytical and commercial acumen - Advanced Excel skills and reporting experience - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced business where your analysis and insight will directly influence commercial performance and growth. Interested? Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

Job Summary Our client, a specialist contractor delivering major foundation, structural, and civil engineering works across some of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes, is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join a high-profile project team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a landmark project while supporting the successful financial delivery of complex construc click apply for full job details

Finance Director Location: Melton, Woodbridge Hybrid Model Available The Finance Director will lead X-on Healths financial strategy in line with group processes, governance, and performance management, ensuring the business is financially robust, well-controlled, and positioned for sustainable growth in the UK primary care market click apply for full job details

Help Shape the UKs Energy Future HSW Advisor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity fo click apply for full job details

Are you an experienced Mortgage Advisor job seeker looking for a flexible, high-potential opportunity in Cambridgeshire? This Mortgage Advisor job offers the chance to join a growing, well-established business with strong introducer partnerships and excellent earning potential. As a Mortgage Advisor, you will play a key role in managing and developing introducer relationships across the Cambridge a click apply for full job details

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join an established business based in Woodbridge. You will lead day-to-day financial operations and provide commercial insight to support business decision-making. Hybrid and flexible working is available. Responsibilities: - Prepare and post monthly accruals and prepayments - Produce financial reports relating accounts payables, accounts receivables and expenses - Manage cashflow and payments in detail - Collate monthly payroll and ensure processes are properly followed - Oversee financial controls, compliance, and statutory reporting - Lead the month-end and year-end close processes - Drive continuous improvement in finance processes Key skills: - Qualified accountant or Qualified by Experience with relevant hands-on experience - Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role - Strong commercial skills - Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial controls - Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems - Strong communication and leadership abilities Please contact Amy at Agilis for more information.

MacKenzie King are excited to be recruiting a Financial Controller for a well-established and growing business that's looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance function. As the Financial Controller you will report directly into the leadership team. It will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, understands the detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-moving, commercially focused environment where processes are continuing to evolve. You'll be responsible for delivering clear, accurate financial information, improving reporting and controls, and acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders. Duties & Responsibilities: - Running the day-to-day finance function and managing a small team to ensure accuracy, controls and deadlines are consistently met - Overseeing stock control, including movement tracking, reconciliations and valuations - Making sure all financial and stock transactions are properly recorded and maintained across internal systems - Managing daily cashflow forecasting and ensuring the business has sufficient liquidity - Handling bank reconciliations and authorising payments in line with company policy - Managing deposit accounts and foreign exchange requirements - Overseeing supplier payments and customer invoicing, ensuring agreed terms are adhered to - Reviewing payroll data and overseeing payroll processing - Acting as the main point of contact for the workplace pension scheme - Preparing monthly management accounts with clear commentary for decision-making - Producing statutory accounts and leading the year-end process - Managing the external audit and liaising with advisors and HMRC - Ensuring VAT, corporation tax and employment taxes are compliant and filed on time - Supporting HR-related matters from a finance and compliance perspective - Improving processes, systems and reporting as the business continues to grow Key Skills & Attributes: - CIMA, ACCA, or ACA Qualified is preferred - Proven experience as a Financial Controller in a commercial environment - Someone comfortable being hands-on but able to operate at a senior level - Strong Excel skills and a solid analytical mindset - A confident communicator who can challenge processes and offer practical solutions - Detail-focused, organised and proactive - Experience managing and developing a small team This is a modern, forward-thinking business with a very commercial outlook. They're keen to bring in someone who can adapt, improve processes and really take ownership of the finance function.

Land Advisor Our client is an established and growing land and property consultancy providing professional advice to landowners, developers, promoters and other stakeholders across the property and development sectors. They are currently seeking an Land Advisor to join their team and support the identification, assessment and progression of land opportunities. This is a commercially focused position suited to someone with experience in land agency, consultancy, strategic land, rural property or a related property discipline. The successful Land Advisor will work closely with landowners, developers, planning consultants, solicitors and technical advisers, managing opportunities from initial identification through to legal agreement, planning promotion, marketing or disposal. About the Role You will be responsible for identifying and assessing potential development and strategic land opportunities, researching land ownership, reviewing planning history and considering relevant local and national planning policy. You will establish and maintain relationships with landowners, advising them on the potential development and commercial value of their land. This will include undertaking initial site appraisals and considering planning, access, environmental, technical and commercial constraints. The role will involve negotiating heads of terms for option agreements, promotion agreements, conditional contracts and other land arrangements. You will work alongside solicitors, planning consultants, architects, engineers and other professional advisers to progress each opportunity. You will also prepare reports, appraisals and recommendations for clients, attend landowner and project meetings, monitor project programmes and provide regular updates throughout each instruction. As part of the consultancy s continued growth, you will be expected to identify new instructions, develop professional relationships and build a network of landowners, developers, housebuilders, agents and consultants. Key skills the business is looking for - Previous experience within land agency, development consultancy, strategic land, property development or rural surveying. - A good understanding of the land acquisition, planning and development process. - Knowledge of option agreements, promotion agreements and conditional contracts. - Project Management - Strong commercial awareness and the ability to assess development potential. - Confident communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills. - The ability to manage multiple land opportunities at different stages. - A full UK driving licence and the ability to attend sites and client meetings. Nice to have A degree or professional qualification in land management, rural surveying, planning, property or real estate would be advantageous. Ideally you will be RICS-qualified or working towards chartered status; however, this is not essential where strong and relevant experience can be demonstrated. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially minded and confident when dealing with landowners, clients and professional advisers. You should be highly organised, capable of working independently and comfortable taking responsibility for progressing land opportunities from initial contact through to conclusion. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy, work across a varied portfolio of land and development projects and play an important role in the continued expansion of the business. What the business can offer you A competitive salary,bonus and benefits package will be offered, dependent upon experience. Full on job training provided