3 of 3 Permanent Budgeting and Forecasting Jobs in Essex

Systems Accountant Colchester City Council Colchester City Council is looking for a talented and motivated Systems Accountant to join its Corporate Services team. This is a key opportunity to help shape and strengthen the Council’s financial systems, ensuring they remain robust, efficient, and future-ready. Reporting to the Deputy Section 151 Officer, you’ll play a central role in … maintaining and developing the Council’s finance systems, ensuring they support the effective delivery of financial management, reporting, and statutory compliance. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners to enhance system integration, improve processes, and deliver high-quality financial data. Key responsibilities include: Managing and maintaining the Council’s financial systems, including the E-Financials … Suite, Collaborative Planning, and Business Objects. Leading system upgrades, testing, and improvements to enhance functionality and integration with systems such as HR, Procurement, and Revenues and Benefits. Overseeing system configuration, workflows, and user access to ensure strong internal controls and data integrity. Developing and maintaining financial reporting tools and dashboards (e.g. Business Objects, Power BI). Supporting key financial processes More ❯

join a rapidly scaling technology company that is tackling complex, real-world challenges. Having doubled in size over the past year, this organisation is continuing its exciting growth journey and is now looking for a proactive individual to support its Finance function. Youll be joining a close-knit team where your work will directly support the day-to-day running … of the business and its continued expansion. Location: Saffron Walden, Essex Salary: £30,000 £50,000 per annum + pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Requirements for Accounts Assistant Strong experience managing ledgers and preparing accounts to trial balance Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment Degree educated and part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified … been a UK resident for 5+ years, have a clean criminal record, etc.) Responsibilities for Accounts Assistant Oversee month-end close processes including prepayment, accrual, stock/WIP journals, and fixed asset register upkeep Process bank postings, allocate payments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations Provide commentary for variance analysis and prepare monthly spend reports Manage accounts payable including purchase orders More ❯

join a rapidly scaling technology company that is tackling complex, real-world challenges. Having doubled in size over the past year, this organisation is continuing its exciting growth journey and is now looking for a proactive individual to support its Finance function. You’ll be joining a close-knit team where your work will directly support the day-to-day … running of the business and its continued expansion. Location: Saffron Walden, Essex Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum + pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Requirements for Accounts Assistant Strong experience managing ledgers and preparing accounts to trial balance Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment Degree educated and part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or … been a UK resident for 5+ years, have a clean criminal record, etc.) Responsibilities for Accounts Assistant Oversee month-end close processes including prepayment, accrual, stock/WIP journals, and fixed asset register upkeep Process bank postings, allocate payments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations Provide commentary for variance analysis and prepare monthly spend reports Manage accounts payable including purchase orders More ❯