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Senior Sales Manager Up to £65,000 + Benefits Sheffield (commutable distance) This is an opportunity to join a well-established, privately owned business with a strong reputation in the education sector and a genuine ambition to grow. Supplying high-quality school uniform and equipment to schools and parents across the UK, the business has built long-standing relationships, an excellent reputation for service and a loyal customer base. As part of its continued growth, we're looking to appoint a Senior Sales Manager who can lead from the front, develop the existing sales team and play a key role in winning new business. This isn't a role where you'll simply manage people from the sidelines. We're looking for someone who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships, identifying opportunities and securing new school partnerships, whilst coaching and developing a small, motivated sales team. For the right individual, there is a clear and genuine route to progress to a Director level as the business continues to grow. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll take responsibility for both sales performance and business development. Your responsibilities will include: Leading, coaching and developing a team of five to six sales professionals Driving new business by developing relationships with schools and securing approved supplier status Managing and developing a portfolio of existing customer relationships Identifying opportunities to grow market share within existing and new territories Supporting the team through customer meetings, presentations and competitive tender processes Developing sales strategy alongside the leadership team Monitoring sales performance and ensuring targets are achieved Working closely with internal and external marketing teams to ensure an excellent customer experience from initial enquiry through to delivery About You You'll be a proactive and driven sales leader who enjoys developing people but is equally comfortable winning business yourself. We're looking for someone who has: A proven track record of building relationships with schools Experience of selling in to schools and education market Strong business development skills with the ability to build lasting relationships Experience managing and developing a successful sales team Experience of digital marketing/working with marketing teams? A hands-on leadership style with the credibility to lead by example Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills Why Apply? Genuine career progression Join an established business with an excellent reputation in the education sector Opportunity to shape sales and marketing strategy and influence future growth Lead a successful team while remaining actively involved in winning new business A supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your contribution will be recognised A business that values long-term relationships, quality and customer service as much as commercial success If you're an ambitious sales leader and you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Client Manager £45,000 - £50,000 Hessle Clear Route to Partnership Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for more than just another compliance role? If you're looking for a firm where you'll have genuine client ownership, exposure to a broad range of work, and a realistic pathway to partnership, this could be a fantastic opportunity. We're partnering with a growing independent accountancy practice in East Yorkshire that has built an excellent reputation through referrals, exceptional client service, and organic growth. Following a sustained period of expansion, they're looking to appoint a Client Manager to help manage an increasing workload and support the development of junior team members. This is a key hire for the business and offers significant long-term progression potential. The Role You'll take ownership of an established portfolio of clients while supporting the wider team and helping drive the next phase of growth. Accounts Preparation: Preparing and reviewing accounts through to finalisation Tax Compliance: Personal and corporate tax work across a varied client base Management Accounts: Producing management information and supporting clients with financial reporting Client Management: Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact Team Development: Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team Advisory Exposure: Broad exposure across different areas of practice including trusts and estates work This is a varied role that offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to become a key part of the firm's future. What We're Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified Strong all-round accountancy practice background Experience preparing accounts through to finalisation Comfortable managing client relationships independently Strong communication and relationship-building skills Desire to progress and take on increasing responsibility Trusts and estates experience beneficial but not essential Why Join? This is a firm that combines the flexibility and culture of a modern practice with the progression opportunities often associated with much larger firms. Clear route towards Partnership Supportive and approachable leadership team Growing business with strong momentum Family-friendly and flexible culture Opportunity to inherit and develop an established client portfolio Bonus opportunities and commission on client introductions Additional leave for your birthday and Christmas closure Free parking Flexibility around working pattern, including consideration of part-time applicants The business is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term future and become part of the next chapter of its growth story. Location: Hessle, East Yorkshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (potential flexibility for the right person) Working Pattern: Full-time (part-time applicants considered) Hybrid: Predominantly office-based with flexibility to work from home one day per week Start: ASAP If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a role with genuine progression and partnership potential, hit apply.

The best Credit Controllers don't just chase debt. They know when to pick up the phone, when to challenge, when to listen and, most importantly, how to build relationships that get results. If that sounds like you, keep reading. You'll have ownership of your own ledger, the autonomy to manage your accounts your way and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the business to keep cash flowing and customers engaged. This is a role for someone who enjoys being trusted, likes solving problems and wants to be part of a finance team that's constantly looking for better ways of working. What will you be doing? Taking full ownership of an allocated sales ledger and managing outstanding debt. Speaking with customers to secure payment while maintaining positive, long-term relationships. Investigating invoice and account queries, working with internal teams to resolve issues quickly. Producing and analysing aged debt reports, keeping key stakeholders informed of progress. Working alongside invoicing, treasury and finance colleagues to ensure accounts remain accurate. Supporting cash allocation and reconciliation activities when needed. Contributing to month-end reporting and wider finance projects. Helping improve processes and supporting the integration of new business units into the finance function. You'll be a great fit if you: Have previous Credit Control experience and enjoy managing your own workload. Are confident having sometimes difficult conversations while remaining professional and customer focused. Can prioritise effectively and stay organised in a busy environment. Have strong Excel skills and are comfortable working with finance systems. Enjoy collaborating with colleagues and understand that great credit control is a team effort. Take pride in delivering excellent customer service alongside strong cash collection results. What's in it for you? An annual salary of up to £28k 28 days annual leave Career progression opportunities Flexible working hours Want to know more? Click "apply now".

If you're someone who enjoys keeping things organised, takes pride in getting the details right and likes being part of a team that genuinely relies on you, this could be a great next step. If you enjoy a busy day, building relationships with suppliers and keeping the purchase ledger running like clockwork, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring they're matched accurately against purchase orders and delivery notes. Chasing invoice approvals and making sure the correct authorisation process is followed. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring supporting documentation is in place. Monitoring the shared finance inbox and responding to supplier and internal queries. Reconciling supplier statements and requesting any outstanding documentation where needed. Investigating and resolving supplier queries, escalating issues when appropriate. Working closely with colleagues across procurement, operations and finance to keep payments running smoothly. What do you need? Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience. Confidence with processing high volumes of invoices with excellent accuracy. An understanding of two-way and three-way invoice matching. Has experience using Sage 200 or a similar finance system. The ability to prioritise a busy workload and consistently meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Enjoys building positive relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. Thrives in a collaborative team and is always willing to roll their sleeves up when needed. What's in it for you? An annual salary of up to £28k 28 days annual leave Free on site gym Progression opportunities Interested? Click "apply now".

Interim Finance Controller £400-£450 per day 3-6 Months+ Full-time or Part-time Considered Are you an experienced Finance Controller who enjoys stepping into a business, bringing stability, and quickly getting a grip on a finance function? If you're at your best when you're rolling your sleeves up, improving processes, and providing leadership through periods of change, this could be a great fit. We're supporting a c£50m turnover business that is performing well commercially but is looking for an experienced interim Finance Controller to provide leadership, strengthen controls, and drive improvements across the finance function. This is a key appointment during an important transition period, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact and potentially support the business on a longer-term basis. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of the finance function, providing hands-on leadership while improving processes, reporting, and controls. Finance Leadership: Taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong financial control across the business. Month-End & Reporting: Leading month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow reporting, management information, and ensuring stakeholders have reliable insight. Process Improvement: Reviewing existing processes and introducing improvements across reporting, controls, systems, and ways of working. Team & Stakeholder Support: Providing direction and support to the wider finance team, whilst acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership. Systems & Payroll: Ensuring finance systems and outsourced payroll processes are operating effectively, accurately, and with appropriate controls in place. What we're looking for An experienced Finance Controller / Senior Finance Manager who has successfully led a finance function. Someone comfortable stepping into an environment that needs structure, challenge, and improvement. A hands-on operator who can balance strategic thinking with getting involved in the detail when required. Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent month-end, reporting, and control experience. A confident communicator who can quickly build credibility with stakeholders across the business. Why Join? This is an opportunity to step into a business where your experience will genuinely add value. You'll be trusted to stabilise, improve, and strengthen the finance function, with the autonomy to make meaningful changes rather than simply keep things ticking over. The initial assignment is expected to be around 3-6 months, with flexibility around working patterns, and there is potential for longer-term opportunities for the right person. Location: Leeds- predominantly on-site (flexibility considered) Rate: £400-£450 per day Duration: Initially 3-6 months with the opportunity to go temp to perm Working pattern: Full-time preferred, but part-time considered If you're an experienced interim Finance Controller who enjoys bringing order, improving standards, and making a visible difference quickly, hit apply.

Senior MA / Financial Controller - Financial Services Leeds Up to £70,000 - Office Based (5 days with flexibility) You're probably at the stage of your career where you've mastered the fundamentals, but you're looking for more influence, more responsibility and a business where your contribution genuinely matters. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing specialist financial services business in a standalone Financial Controller role, reporting directly to an experienced Finance Director. You'll be trusted to own the finance function, improve processes, support commercial decision making and play a key role as the business continues its growth journey. If you're looking for a role where you'll simply produce month-end accounts, this probably isn't it. If you're looking for a role where you'll develop into a future Finance Director, keep reading. The Opportunity As Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst partnering with the Finance Director and senior leadership team to help drive business performance. You'll have the autonomy to make improvements, strengthen financial controls and produce meaningful management information that supports strategic decisions. As the business grows, so will your role, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with ambition who wants to continue developing their career. What You'll Be Doing Producing accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting Managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Taking ownership of cashflow forecasting and treasury management Maintaining robust financial controls and governance Managing statutory reporting, VAT, corporation tax and audit requirements Producing insightful financial analysis to support commercial decisions Building relationships with banks, funders, auditors and external advisers Supporting strategic projects, business planning and future growth initiatives Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with around 2 to 5 years' post-qualified experience and be looking for your next challenge. You'll ideally come from a specialist financial services environment such as: Financing, Lending, Factoring, Funding or wider Financial Services Just as importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working in a business where no two days are the same. We're looking for someone who is: Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Commercially minded with strong technical accounting skills Confident producing management accounts and financial reporting Comfortable managing cashflow, forecasting and financial controls Motivated, ambitious and keen to continue learning Happy working in a standalone finance role An excellent communicator who enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business What's In It For You? Salary up to £70,000 Direct exposure to an experienced Finance Director Genuine opportunity to develop as the business grows Broad, commercially focused role with real autonomy Flexible approach whilst being primarily office based in Leeds A supportive, ambitious culture where your ideas will be value This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to accelerate their career in a growing financial services business and take ownership of a finance function with genuine progression opportunities ahead.

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who's ready to step into a more senior role, this could be exactly what you're looking for. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy ledger, support the wider finance function and become a go-to person within the team. You'll be joining a collaborative business where accuracy is valued, teamwork is encouraged and there's genuine opportunity to make an impact. It's the perfect move for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting colleagues and taking pride in keeping the purchase ledger running efficiently. What you'll be doing Managing the end-to-end processing of a high volume of invoices each month, ensuring they're processed accurately and on time. Taking ownership of supplier accounts, resolving queries and building strong working relationships. Supporting the wider finance and operational teams with invoice and payment-related queries. Ensuring supplier information and account records are maintained accurately. Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding promptly to internal and external enquiries. Investigating discrepancies and working with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly. Assisting with month-end activities and supporting the wider accounts function where required. Helping identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the purchase ledger function. Providing guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate. What do you need? Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience and is ready to take the next step in their career. Confidence managing a busy workload and processing high volumes accurately. Attention to detail and takes real ownership of their work. Has good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems (experience with SAP would be an advantage). Can prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines without compromising quality. Brings a proactive, positive attitude and enjoys being part of a supportive team. What's in it for you? An annual salary of up to £32k 28 days annual leave Career progression opportunities Flexible working hours Want to know more? Click "apply now".

Not all Sales Ledger roles are created equal. Some are repetitive, some are all about chasing deadlines with little support, and some give you the chance to become a genuinely valued part of a high-performing finance team where your accuracy, organisation and initiative make a real difference. This is one of those roles. You'll be trusted to keep billing running smoothly, solve problems before they become headaches, and work closely with colleagues across the business to make sure customers receive accurate invoices on time, every time. What you'll be doing Managing the daily invoice pipeline, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and in line with agreed deadlines. Issuing invoices to customers and submitting them through client portals where required. Completing billing compliance checks and ensuring all invoices meet internal governance standards. Making sure customer-specific invoice requirements, including purchase orders, references and supporting documentation, are met. Managing billing inboxes and responding to queries from both customers and colleagues. Supporting intercompany billing, reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies. Assisting with month-end reporting and ledger close activities. Processing internal recharge requests and free-text invoices. Providing wider support to the credit control team outside of billing periods. You'll already have Experience in Sales Ledger, Billing or Accounts Receivable. Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. The ability to prioritise a busy workload and consistently meet deadlines. Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships across the business. A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop. In return You'll be joining a business with an international footprint, a collaborative culture and a finance team that values reliability, ownership and continuous improvement. You'll also get: An annual salary of up to £30k (depending on experience). 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Hybrid working Want to know more? Click "apply now".