Adapro Talent Partners

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a Bedfordshire based, multi-site retail business who are looking to recruit a Payroll & Expenses Administrator. The Payroll & Expenses Administrator, will be part of a small, friendly Payroll team within the wider Finance function. They will take ownership of the end-to-end in-house 4-weekly payroll for over 2,000 hourly paid employees, while also managing weekly expenses, supporting pension administration and ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be the first point of contact for payroll and expenses queries, work closely with managers across the business, produce payroll reporting and help drive continuous improvements to our payroll processes. If you're highly organised, detail-focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The successful Candidate will possess at least 2 years experience of processing end-to-end, in-house payroll, and they will have a strong understanding of UK Payroll legislation, pensions auto-enrolment and and statutory payments. This role will require excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work at pace, but always with excellent accuracy. Our Client is offering a Salary of 28,000 - 32,000 + Benefits.

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing PE Backed organisation who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant into their high performing finance team. It is a very exciting time to be joining this Northampton based business as they are going through a rapid period of global expansion. The Assistant Accountant will report into the UK Finance Manager and they will support the financial accounting and reporting for the UK entities and all international operations across the USA, Canada and Australia. They will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet through timely, detailed monthly reconciliations, and for providing all the analysis that underpins the monthly management accounts. The Assistant Accountant will need to develop strong working relationships across finance, the Private Equity parent group, and operational stakeholders, raising any issues early and helping to drive continuous process improvement. Key Responsibilities will include: Reconciliations: Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations by WD10 monthly for all UK entities and all international operations, investigating and resolving variances and escalating unresolved items to the relevant Finance Manager. Prepare intercompany reconciliations between group entities to support the monthly consolidation, ensuring balances agree and differences are investigated and cleared. Reconcile bank, VAT, US Sales Tax and other tax control accounts to supporting returns and payments, assisting the Finance Managers in ensuring tax balances are accurate and payments are made on time. Support the accounts payable function with the regular reconciliation of supplier statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Ensure costs not yet invoiced are accurately accrued at month end and that carriage charges are correctly recharged to clients. Report monthly on reconciliation results, including the financial impact on carriage costs and margin, recovered credits and recurring issues, to both Finance Managers. Cash Reconciliation: Maintain the 13 week rolling cash forecast, updating weekly cash receipts and payments against expectations. Work closely with the Finance Managers, AR & AP teams to forecast future cash inflows and outflows for presentation to the Global FD. Analysis & Reporting: Financial Analysis: Assist with the monthly analysis of revenue and margin variances against budget and forecast for UK and international operations, preparing supporting schedules. Assist in the preparation of weekly operational KPIs and margin analysis and update all territory dashboards. Collaborate with the Finance Managers and Operations team to monitor agency labour resource and overtime usage. Reporting: Assist in ensuring the timely delivery of financial information required by territory, contributing to the Group Board pack. Prepare reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation for the year-end audit and tax computations and help resolve auditor queries promptly. Controls & Process Improvement: Operate internal controls within UK and international operations to safeguard assets, mitigate risk and protect margin, flagging control weaknesses to the Finance Managers. Document reconciliation and analysis procedures and continuously look for ways to systemise and automate them using NetSuite and spreadsheet tools so that they scale in line with company growth. The successful Candidate will be AAT Qualified or Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA studier with 1-3 years' experience in a finance role that includes balance sheet reconciliations. They will possess the ability to work in a fast paced, growing business, and have advanced level spreadsheet skills (Excel/Google Sheets) and experience of using Netsuite or a similar ERP system. Our Client is offering an excellent remuneration package of 40,000 - 48,000 + Benefits.

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing PE Backed SME who are looking to recruit a Part Time Finance Assistant on an initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. Based at their HQ in Northamptonshire, the Finance Assistant will support the Financial Controller with the following responsibilities: Managing the purchase ledger from invoice processing through to payment Dealing confidently and professionally with supplier queries Preparing and processing supplier payment runs Processing and managing employee expenses Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) Maintaining and reconciling prepayments Preparing VAT returns Preparing and submitting CIS returns Understanding and applying CIS and DRC rules where applicable Assisting with PSA preparation Preparing P11Ds Managing employee P46 (car) requirements Supporting month-end processes and reporting Assisting with year-end requirements and providing information to accountants/auditors as required Supporting the finance team with process improvements and new systems This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is confident working independently, has strong attention to detail and is comfortable taking ownership of their work. The company is currently going through a period of growth, change and development, including changes to systems, processes and ways of working, so we need someone who can hit the ground running. The successful candidate will be hands-on, organised and conscientious, with the ability to manage their workload, meet deadlines and identify issues before they become problems. Required Candidate Qualities: Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Conscientious, diligent and reliable Highly organised, able to prioritise with good time-management skills Able to work independently and take ownership for their work Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do Comfortable investigating discrepancies and finding solutions Flexible and adaptable, particularly around new systems and processes Quick to learn new systems and ways of working Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and colleagues Professional, discreet and trustworthy when dealing with confidential financial information Comfortable working in a growing business where processes may continue to evolve This role will be Part-time, and there is a degree of flexibility around the working pattern, however our client would ideally like shorter hours Monday-Friday, although we will also consider someone looking to work 3 days per week. The Salary on offer is 40,000 Pro-Rata for the Part Time Working Week

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering a Milton Keynes based manufacturing/construction business with their recruitment of a Financial Controller to cover a period of 12 Month's Maternity Leave. The Financial Controller will be a technical, professional and outward-facing finance leader who is experienced at providing full financial, accounting, reporting and credit management service to a group of businesses. The role will work closely with functional heads to manage cost, margin, working capital and credit risk, while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, statutory, tax and Group reporting requirements. The Financial Controller will also play a key role in business planning, reporting, risk management and continuous improvement across the UK business. Key Responsibilities: Management of the monthly close and reporting process within defined timescales for all subsidiaries. Responsibility for monthly management information and analysis including P&L, Working Capital, Balance Sheet, Cost Variances, KPIs and margin analysis. Continuous development of reporting tools to meet evolving business and management information requirements. Assist the Finance Director in leading the strategic planning, annual budget and rolling forecast processes, providing analysis on key performance drivers. Maintain full balance sheet account reconciliations at each month end and highlight issues and risks to the Finance Director. Analysis and investigation of margin performance across market segments, customers and products, highlighting drivers of variance to budget, forecast and prior year. Maintain strong communication with Group based in Europe, ensuring alignment with Group reporting and policy requirements. Liaise with external auditors and advisors in preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax, VAT and PAYE returns. Monitor capital expenditure against budget and maintain control of approval processes and invoice recording. Maintain the UK chart of accounts and cost centre structure in line with business requirements. Manage Accounts Payable processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. Maintain high levels of integrity, credibility and quality in financial data and reporting provided to the business. Keep up-to-date with AI changes and utilise within the finance team to drive efficiencies. Work alongside the Finance Director on ad hoc projects focused on system integration, reporting improvements and performance enhancement. Management and development of the finance and credit control teams, including recruitment, appraisals, absence and performance management. The successful Candidate will be a Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) who possesses strong experience of working within a commercial accounting and financial reporting environment. They will have excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar). This role will require someone who has the ability to see the bigger picture outside of day-to-day activities, and is comfortable challenging the status quo. Exceptional communication and leadership qualities are a pre-requisite. This role is being recruited on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract and our Client is looking for a start early November at the latest to allow a period of handover, therefore we can only consider Candidates who are available on short notice Our Client is offering a Salary of 75,000 - 80,000 + Benefits