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THIS IS A REMOTE-BASED ROLE WITH OCCASIONAL OFFICE ATTENDANCE IN LONDON OR COLCHESTER \n A well-established law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join its Finance team. This is a predominantly remote position, offering excellent flexibility, with attendance required at either the London or Colchester office approximately once per month for team meetings, training, and business requirements. \n Working within an established cashiering team of eight, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate running of the firm's cashier function while maintaining compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and supporting the wider finance operation. \n The Opportunity \n\n • Predominantly remote working arrangement\n, • Travel to either London or Colchester required approximately once per month\n, • Join a highly respected, full-service law firm with a strong national presence\n, • Work as part of a collaborative finance team supporting multiple office locations\n, • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and finance projects\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support the cashiering team in meeting daily, weekly and monthly deadlines\n, • Assist with office account CHAPS and BACS payments\n, • Process supplier invoices through the finance system for approval and payment\n, • Add purchase order numbers to client bills\n, • Support the Cashier Supervisor with accounting queries, reporting and requests\n, • Provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave and increased workload\n, • Assist with finance projects and operational initiatives as required\n, • Utilise the firm's accounting systems to improve efficiency and accuracy within the cashiering function\n, • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations\n\n About You \n\n • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Legal Cashier within a law firm\n, • Excellent knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules\n, • Strong Excel skills and confident user of Microsoft Office\n, • Experience using legal accounting systems, ideally Partner for Windows\n, • Highly organised with excellent time management skills\n, • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines\n, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Professional communicator, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders\n, • Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently\n, • Team player with a flexible and positive approach\n\n Desirable \n\n • AAT qualification or higher\n, • Experience supporting a COFA and managing banking relationships\n, • Knowledge of Legal finance systems\n\n If you're an experienced Legal Cashier looking for a flexible, largely remote opportunity with a respected law firm, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Head of Finance – Supported Living & Complex Care £70,000 – £75,000 | Primarily Colchester based | Some home working flexibility Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA Senior finance leadership experience (FD, Head of Finance, or FC at group level) Hands-on experience in adults social care – you understand how packages are priced and funded Based within a commutable distance of Colchester – this role is primarily Colchester based, with some home working flexibility. It is not a remote role Comfortable owning the whole finance function on your own A real advantage: supported living, complex care or learning disability services; acquisition due diligence; PE-backed or high-growth environments. Not right for you if: you've only worked within a wider finance team without full ownership, or you have no social care background. THE OPPORTUNITY We're working with a growing provider of specialist supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs. This is their first Head of Finance – genuine end-to-end ownership of the function. You'll be the finance voice in the room, not one of several. WHY NOW The group plans to double in size over the next five years, organically and through acquisition. That means new services, new commissioning relationships, and a step change in what finance needs to deliver. You'll sit on the Senior Leadership Team, working directly with the Chief Executive, Managing Director and operational leaders. WHAT YOU'LL OWN Financial strategy – advising the CEO, MD, Board and SLT Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and performance across multiple services and locations The annual fee uplift strategy – negotiating with local authority commissioners, NHS and ICB funders Pricing individual packages, including direct payments and Individual Service Funds Board reporting, governance, risk and assurance Financial modelling and due diligence for acquisitions and new services, plus integration afterwards Financial controls, statutory accounts, audit and regulatory compliance Treasury, banking, insurance and adviser relationships Leading and developing the finance team WHAT'S ON OFFER £70,000 – £75,000 per annum Private medical insurance Company pension Company sick pay Some home working flexibility (role is primarily Colchester based) Free on-site parking * A genuine seat at the top table in a business built for growth INTERESTED? Above all, this is a business that cares about the people it supports – and it's looking for a finance leader who does too. Get in touch for a confidential conversation

Head of Finance £70,000 - £75,000 a year - Full-time Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Office based position, with free parking on-site Hybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing cultureCandidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teamsHuntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role

Head of Finance – Supported Living & Complex Care £70,000 – £75,000 | Primarily Colchester based | Some home working flexibility • Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, • Senior finance leadership experience (FD, Head of Finance, or FC at group level), • Hands-on experience in adults social care – you understand how packages are priced and funded, • Based within a commutable distance of Colchester – this role is primarily Colchester based, with some home working flexibility. It is not a remote role, • Comfortable owning the whole finance function on your own A real advantage: supported living, complex care or learning disability services; acquisition due diligence; PE-backed or high-growth environments. Not right for you if: you've only worked within a wider finance team without full ownership, or you have no social care background. THE OPPORTUNITY We're working with a growing provider of specialist supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs. This is their first Head of Finance – genuine end-to-end ownership of the function. You'll be the finance voice in the room, not one of several. WHY NOW The group plans to double in size over the next five years, organically and through acquisition. That means new services, new commissioning relationships, and a step change in what finance needs to deliver. You'll sit on the Senior Leadership Team, working directly with the Chief Executive, Managing Director and operational leaders. WHAT YOU'LL OWN • Financial strategy – advising the CEO, MD, Board and SLT, • Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and performance across multiple services and locations, • The annual fee uplift strategy – negotiating with local authority commissioners, NHS and ICB funders, • Pricing individual packages, including direct payments and Individual Service Funds, • Board reporting, governance, risk and assurance, • Financial modelling and due diligence for acquisitions and new services, plus integration afterwards, • Financial controls, statutory accounts, audit and regulatory compliance, • Treasury, banking, insurance and adviser relationships, • Leading and developing the finance team WHAT'S ON OFFER • £70,000 – £75,000 per annum, • Private medical insurance, • Company pension, • Company sick pay, • Some home working flexibility (role is primarily Colchester based), • Free on-site parking, • A genuine seat at the top table in a business built for growth INTERESTED? Above all, this is a business that cares about the people it supports – and it's looking for a finance leader who does too. Get in touch for a confidential conversation