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Housing Association Experience Essential Statutory reporting, FRS 102 Immediate start, potential for a permanent role Our housing Association client requires an interim Accountant to start immediately. Applicants must have Housing Association experience.The ideal candidate will: Be immediately available to start straight away. Envisaged for a period of 6 months, with potential to go permanent. Have a technical financial accounting/audit background and experience of statutory accounts preparation (ideally having knowledge of FRS 102) Be qualified/ qualified by experience The role is hybrid (1 day per week in office, 4 days from home). Day rate envisaged circa £300 per day.Apply here today.

Immediate start Qualified/Qualified by experience Hybrid (1 day in office, 4 from home) Our housing Association client requires an interim Accountant to start immediately. Applicants must have Housing Association experience.The ideal candidate will: Be immediately available to start straight away. Envisaged for a period of 6 months, with potential to go permanent. Have a technical financial accounting/audit background and experience of statutory accounts preparation (ideally having knowledge of FRS 102) Be qualified/ qualified by experience The role is hybrid (1 day per week in office, 4 days from home). Day rate envisaged circa £300 per day.Apply here today.

Our client in Gateshead is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant, based on site. This represents an outstanding opportunity for a recently qualified ACA/ACCA to make their first move into the commercial world. The business is a class leader with an exceptional record of growth. It has ambitious plans to maintain this momentum, through both acquisition and organic means. Reporting to the Financial Controller the succesful candidate will have responsibility for monthly and annual group reporting, and carry responsibility for the supervision of a small team. Prospects for further career advancement are very good indeed, the business has a long held policy of both promoting from within and retaining talent. Potential canddiates should be qualified accountants with a background in practice, being tehnically capable, and with strong communication skills as a given. Basic salary is likely to be in the £50,000 to £60,000 range plus bonus and health insurance.

We are delighted to be representing a high growth Manufacturing business, based in Peterborough in their search for a Senior Finance Manager. We are seeking a qualified commercially and operationally focussed accountant to take ownership of the internal reporting, FP&A and operational finance functions. The position will play a central role across management reporting, commercial business partnering, and operational finance, supporting strategic decision-making and financial performance across the business. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, taking ownership of the month-end close and balance sheet with the commercial insight required to partner effectively with the Executive Leadership Team, CFO and CEO. They will also bring the leadership capability to develop the finance team and drive accountability. This is a high-visibility, influential position within a fast-paced, AIM-listed FMCG business.The business is a fast-moving, team-first business where the best idea wins regardless of where it comes from. Hierarchy doesn't slow them down - collaboration does the heavy lifting. People here take full ownership of their work, from the spark of an idea all the way through to results on shelf and numbers on a page. There's no passing the baton and walking away; you see it through, you learn from it, and you make it better next time. They move quickly and adapt. If a problem needs solving, they solve it we don't wait for the perfect conditions or the perfect brief. That agility isn't just a working style, it's genuinely how we're structured: flexible in how and where we work, lean enough to make decisions fast, and trusting enough to give talented people real responsibility from day one. This is a place where curious, driven, solutions-focused people do some of their best work because they're given the space, the autonomy, and the team around them to make it happen. If you're energised by pace, motivated by ownership, and want to feel the direct impact of your work on a brand you're proud of, you'll fit right in.Strategic Financial Management and Reporting: Full ownership of the month-end close process, including management accounts, journals, overhead analysis, P&L and balance sheet preparation, and variance analysis Responsibility for group consolidation and delivery of timely, accurate management reporting to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team Drive automation and system improvement across the finance function, including ERP optimisation Ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance obligations are met, working alongside the Financial Reporting Manager Lead the annual budget process and rolling reforecast cycle, partnering with budget holders to challenge assumptions and drive rigour Deliver regular financial forecasts, updating assumptions to reflect trading performance and market conditions Provide meaningful variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year, translating numbers into clear business narrative Lead financial appraisal of capital investment proposals, including ROI analysis and post-investment review Commercial and Operational Business Partnering: - Act as the senior finance presence within Manufacturing Operations, driving financial accountability and performance improvement Own standard costing, PPV and labour variance analysis - providing robust insight to support margin management and pricing decisions Partner with the CEO and ELT to provide financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making Conduct financial appraisals of ad hoc commercial initiatives, new product development, and cost-saving programmes Direct line management of the management accounts team (currently three headcount: Management Accountant, Junior Management Accountant, Overheads Controller), coaching, stretching and retaining finance talent Represent finance credibly at senior level, including in board and investor-facing contexts where require To Apply for this role you will need to be Fully qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA - is non-negotiable - Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a Financial Controller or equivalent roleProven track record in a product-led, manufacturing or FMCG business is strongly preferred; exposure to standard costing and manufacturing variances is a significant advantageDemonstrable experience owning an end-to-end finance function Deep technical accounting capability across financial reporting, balance sheet management and internal controlsAdvanced Excel and strong ERP proficiency (experience with manufacturing-oriented systems preferred)Ability to build, interrogate and present financial models clearly and confidently A natural business partner - able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders, including the CEO and operational directors Strong leadership presence: able to hold a team accountable while investing genuinely in their development Commercially curious, with the instinct to connect financial data to operational reality Clear communicator who can translate complexity into insight for senior and board-level audiences Comfortable operating with pace and managing competing priorities in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

People Management C Suite exposure Development Opportunity We have been retained by a growing business who have received recent investment to recruit a Financial Controller, based on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. It's a fantastic opportunity for you to progress hand in hand with the business, and the role that you will play in developing their controls and processes will play a key part in this. Through a team of ten people you will be responsible for all aspects of balance sheet reconciliation, cashflow reporting and enhancing controls and processes. You will also be at the core of a number of transformation initiatives. Other aspects will include managing and overseeing risk, taking the lead with all professional relationships (bank, audit, tax) and taking charge of all aspects of revenue and creditor management.

We are working with a well-established and growing organisation based in Ely who are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to play a key role in supporting financial decision-making and business performance. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Support budgeting and forecasting processes Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management Assist with year-end reporting and audit preparation Monitor cash flow and working capital Improve financial processes and controls Partner with non-finance stakeholders to support business objectives About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Proven experience in a management accounting role Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Proficient in Excel and accounting software Ability to work independently and meet deadlines What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team Career development and progression opportunities

Our client, a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join their finance team based in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership to ensure robust financial control, drive performance improvements, and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the site. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with group accounting policies. Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. Support the month-end and year-end close processes . Business Partnering Act as a finance partner to site operations , supporting department heads with financial insight. Provide analysis on cost performance, margins, and operational KPIs . Identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency . Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process for the site. Produce regular forecasts and monitor performance against budget. Analyse variances and provide clear commentary to senior management. Operational Finance Monitor inventory, production costs, and waste analysis . Support pricing, margin analysis, and cost improvement initiatives. Work closely with supply chain and production teams to improve financial visibility. Compliance & Audit Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements . Support both internal and external audits . Assist with statutory reporting requirements where required. Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience Qualified ( ACA, ACCA, or CIMA ) Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred. Strong experience producing management accounts and financial analysis. Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills . Ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making. Excellent communication and presentation skills . Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge. Personal Attributes Proactive and commercially focused. Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment . What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work within a dynamic FMCG environment . Strong exposure to operational and commercial finance . Flexible working arrangement after probation (4 days on-site / 1 day remote).

We are recruiting an Internal Controls professional to join our global finance team based in Cambridge. This role will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing our SOX framework, ensuring strong financial controls across a complex, multinational pharmaceutical organisation. You will work closely with Finance, IT and business stakeholders to design, implement and test internal controls, supporting regulatory compliance and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the SOX control framework across multiple business units Perform risk assessments and design effective financial and IT controls Lead SOX testing activities, including documentation, walkthroughs and remediation Partner with process owners to strengthen controls and embed best practice Support external audit and regulatory reviews Identify opportunities to automate and improve control processes Provide training and guidance on internal controls and compliance requirements Skills & Experience Proven experience in SOX and internal controls within a regulated environment Background in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other complex global organisations preferred Strong understanding of financial processes (RTR, P2P, O2C) Experience working with auditors and senior stakeholders Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international setting Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience preferred What We Offer Competitive salary and bonus Hybrid working model Private medical insurance Pension scheme Career progression within a global organisation Exposure to international projects and senior leadership

Head of FP&A Cirencester Technology Services Broster Buchanan are working closely with a high growth technology services business to recruit a Head of FP&A to support profitable growth across the business, to be based in Cirencester The Head of FP&A will own group-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance insight, acting as a strategic partner to the BoardKey Responsibilities Owning group budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes Develop scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decisions, risk assessments and investment cases Delivering high-quality performance reporting and actionable commercial insight Support pricing, bids and tenders with financial insight and profitability modelling. Own service costing, product costing, and commercial cost model methodologies, ensuring they are accurate, scalable, and consistently applied across the business. Building scalable FP&A processes, models, and tooling Leading and developing a high-performing FP&A team The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and a commercially minded FP&A leader who thrives in fast-paced, PE-backed environments. You will have senior FP&A leadership experience, ideally within a PE-backed or high-growth technology business.

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation in the education sector to recruit an experienced Finance Manager . Based in Cambridge, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a purpose-driven environment where your work directly supports educational outcomes. The Role Reporting to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial operations while managing a small, dedicated finance team. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team Oversee day-to-day financial management and controls Produce timely monthly management accounts and reports Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles Monitor cash flow and funding requirements Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards (including charity/public sector requirements where applicable) Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders About You Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role Experience managing or supervising staff Strong understanding of budgeting, reporting, and financial controls Experience in education, charity, or public sector finance is highly desirable What's on Offer Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience Opportunity to work in a values-led education environment Supportive leadership and collaborative culture Meaningful role with real organisational impact Potential flexible or hybrid working arrangements