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Accounts Payable Administrator

Accounts Payable Administrator required in Basildon, Essex (permanent) with Oakhill Recruitment Ltd. This is a hands-on purchase ledger role where you’ll be trusted to take real ownership, keep suppliers happy, and help the finance function run smoothly. If you’re looking for a stable, well-paid Accounts Payable job in Basildon with a supportive team and clear processes, this is a strong next step. Key Responsibilities - Manage the purchase ledger end-to-end: process supplier invoices accurately and on time - Raise and issue purchase orders in line with the company authority matrix - Reconcile supplier statements, resolve invoice queries, and maintain strong supplier relationships - Prepare and process payment runs, ensuring correct approvals and documentation - Support month-end routines, reporting, and continuous improvement within Accounts Payable What You’ll Need - Proven experience in Accounts Payable / purchase ledger in a busy finance environment - Strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and confidence working to deadlines - Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries - Desirable: experience with ERP/accounting systems and multi-site or high-volume invoicing Why Apply Salary is £28,000–£35,000 p/a depending on experience, with the chance to build long-term stability in a growing Basildon business and develop within a supportive finance team.

£28,000 - £35,000 per year
Basildon
Accounting & Finance

Part Time Telemarketer

Join Employment Specialists in Colchester as a Part Time Telemarketer supporting a leading insurance business with a strong local reputation. This is a permanent opportunity to use your consultative phone skills to connect with Essex businesses, create real pipeline value, and be rewarded with a salary from £30,000 p/a. Key Responsibilities - Call and engage local SMEs to identify decision-makers and uncover insurance and financial services needs - Generate high-quality leads and book appointments for the commercial team, ensuring accurate qualification - Support targeted networking and outreach campaigns, following scripts while keeping conversations natural - Maintain clear, compliant CRM records and provide updates on activity, outcomes, and next steps - Build rapport with prospects, handling objections professionally and keeping momentum through follow-ups What You’ll Need - Proven experience in telemarketing, outbound calling, or B2B lead generation (insurance/finance ideal) - Confident communication skills with a persuasive, professional telephone manner - Strong organisation and attention to detail for tracking contacts, notes, and results - Resilience, self-motivation, and a positive approach to targets and continuous improvement Why Apply Work with an established Essex employer in a supportive team, developing valuable commercial skills and opening doors to longer-term progression within insurance and business development.

From £30,000 per year
Colchester
Accounting & Finance

Audit Manager

Join Rayment Recruitment’s growing practice as an Audit Manager in Romford, leading high-quality audits for a varied client base across Essex and beyond. This permanent opportunity offers a senior role with real influence, strong progression prospects, and a competitive salary from £65,000 p/a. Key Responsibilities - Manage and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring quality and deadlines are met - Review audit files, providing clear feedback and coaching to develop junior and senior team members - Build trusted client relationships, acting as the main point of contact and advising on audit and accounts matters - Coordinate onsite visits when required (occasional travel and time away from home may be needed) - Support continuous improvement of audit processes, compliance standards, and working papers What You'll Need - Strong audit background within practice, with experience managing audits and supervising teams - Solid knowledge of preparing statutory accounts and relevant UK accounting standards - Good understanding of corporation tax and personal tax, with the confidence to identify issues and opportunities - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach Why Apply Rayment Recruitment offers a supportive, ambitious environment where your expertise is valued and your development is actively encouraged, with exposure to interesting clients and long-term career growth in Essex.

From £65,000 per year
Romford
Accounting & Finance

Find Jobs and Career Opportunities in Essex

The Essex job market is diverse and growing, with opportunities spanning technology, healthcare, construction, retail, hospitality, and professional services. Discover Essex brings together the latest vacancies from local employers who are actively hiring across the county. Whether you are seeking a full-time position, part-time work, freelance contracts, or an apprenticeship, our jobs board connects you with employers who value local talent.

Essex benefits from excellent transport links into London, making it an attractive location for commuters, but the county also has a strong local economy in its own right. Towns such as Southend-on-Sea have seen significant investment in recent years, creating new roles in retail, leisure, and the creative industries. Meanwhile, Braintree and the surrounding districts continue to attract manufacturing, logistics, and technology firms seeking skilled workers.

Opportunities for Every Career Stage

Whether you are just starting out, looking for a career change, or searching for senior management positions, the Essex employment landscape has something to offer. Many local businesses advertise roles exclusively through community platforms like ours, meaning you will find vacancies here that are not listed on the larger national job boards. From entry-level warehouse and customer service roles to specialist engineering and finance positions, Essex employers are looking for dedicated individuals who want to work close to home.

Working in Essex

The cost of living in Essex is generally more affordable than in central London, while salaries in many sectors remain competitive. Towns like Harlow offer modern business parks and enterprise zones that attract employers from across the south-east. Essex is also home to several further education colleges and the University of Essex, providing a pipeline of skilled graduates entering the local workforce each year.

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