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Group Financial Reporting Manager SF Partners are working exclusively with a growing and highly regarded and profitable PE backed business in the recruitment of a Group Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of external reporting, statutory accounts, and financial controls within a dynamic business environment. This role will offer the exposure to roadmap your career towards a Group FC role. We are ideally seeking an individual looking to make their second move within industry having qualified ACA within a leading accountancy practice. Salary £70,000-£75,000 + bonus + hybrid working (3 days on average office based) The Role Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Manager will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting wider business performance. Key responsibilities will include: Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group in accordance with IFRS & UK GAAP. Prepare UK statutory accounts Take responsibility for the monthly and annual group consolidation process and work with the Group FC to improve monthly consolidated reporting. Managing month-end and year-end reporting processes ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and regulatory requirements Liaising with external auditors and key stakeholders Improving financial controls and reporting processes Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities Prepare cashflow forecasts Support strategic decision making Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be: ACA qualified from a top 10 firm of accountants ideally Experienced within financial reporting, audit, or technical accounting Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail Confident managing stakeholders across finance and the wider business Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems preferred What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Collaborative and high-performing finance team Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects

Finance Manager North Derby - Hybrid (3 days in & 2 days out) £60,00 - £70,000 Full Time, Permanent SF Partners are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function within a multi-site business. Reporting into the Financial Controller & CFO, this role will be responsible for financial reporting, team management, controls, month-end processes, budgeting support, and delivering financial insight to key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Manage, coach, and develop members of the finance team. - Oversee daily finance activities and ensure deadlines are achieved. - Review journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations. - Manage cash flow, banking activities, and working capital processes. - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures. - Lead month-end close processes and reporting deadlines. - Prepare management accounts and supporting analysis. - Investigate financial variances and performance trends. - Support year-end reporting and audit requirements. - Produce regular financial and operational reporting. - Support KPI, cash flow, and capital expenditure reporting. - Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities. - Monitor performance against budget and prepare variance analysis. - Assist with statutory reporting, tax submissions, and audit requirements. Experience required: - Experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, or similar role. - Strong financial and management accounting knowledge. - Experience managing finance teams and finance operations. - Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. - Strong understanding of month-end, year-end, and audit processes. - Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting expertise. - Experience within a multi-site or fast-paced commercial environment. - Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.

Management Accountant North Derby - Hybrid (3 Days in & 2 days out) £50,000 - £55,000 Full Time, Permanent SF Partners are working on an exclusive basis with a superb business in Derbyshire. We are seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to support financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and control activities across a multi-site business. This role will work closely with finance and operational teams to deliver accurate management information, support decision-making, and drive continuous process improvement. Key Responsibilities - Financial Reporting - Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis. - Complete month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations. - Produce regular financial reports and investigate variances. - Support year-end reporting and audit requirements. - Analysis & Business Partnering - Provide financial insights to operational stakeholders. - Support KPI reporting, profitability reviews, and performance analysis. - Assist managers in understanding financial performance and controlling costs. - Budgeting & Forecasting - Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes. - Monitor performance against budget and forecast. - Prepare variance analysis and management commentary. - Controls & Compliance - Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls. - Support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance activities. - Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records. - Systems & Process Improvement - Assist with financial systems maintenance and reporting enhancements. - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy. Requirements - Experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role. - Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. - Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes. - Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. - Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and data analysis. - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified or studying. - Experience in a multi-site or fast-paced commercial environment. - Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.

Financial Controller North Derby - Hybrid (3 Days in & 2 days out) Full Time, Permanent £75,000 SF Partners are working on an exclusive basis with a growing business in Derby. Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance operations within a growing multi-site business. This role will oversee financial reporting, controls, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership while providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making. Financial Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. - Establish clear objectives, performance standards, and best practices. - Maintain finance policies, procedures, and controls. - Drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Financial Control & Accounting - Oversee day-to-day financial accounting and reporting activities. - Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes. - Review balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and fixed asset accounting. - Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards. Reporting & Commercial Analysis - Produce management accounts and financial reporting packs. - Deliver cash flow forecasting, CAPEX reporting, KPI reporting, and profitability analysis. - Provide commercial insights, financial modelling, and decision support to business leaders. - Identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives. Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes. - Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models. - Monitor performance against budgets and support strategic planning. - Analyse variances and recommend actions to improve business performance. Audit & Compliance - Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements. - Oversee tax and regulatory submissions. - Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. Skills & Experience: - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). - Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or similar leadership role. - Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge. - Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, audits, and statutory reporting. - Experience leading and developing finance teams. - Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. - Experience within a multi-site or operationally complex business.

Accounts Assistant - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Leicester (Office-Based) £30,000 Full-time, Monday to Friday (early finish every Friday) Immediate Start with Interviews taking place this week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who is available to start immediately and enjoys working in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of the Purchase Ledger, including: Processing invoices and posting to the ledger Ensuring correct approval processes are followed Preparing payment runs Filing and maintaining invoice records Process and pay the weekly payroll, including: Updating timesheet information within Sage Payroll Recording holidays and absences Preparing payment files Creating payroll journals for the general ledger Other duties including: Process and post staff expenses and company credit card transactions Assist with business reporting, analysis, and financial support activities Maintain and update cost schedules Support month-end processes, including journal postings Provide support to the Finance Controller and wider finance team Carry out ad hoc finance duties as required Provide holiday cover for Credit Control About You To be successful in this role, you will have: At least 2 years' experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance position Previous experience of purchase ledger and ideally some payroll processing Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities The ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively A proactive, positive, and professional approach Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines A flexible and adaptable attitude with a strong team ethic If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and can start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for interview this week.

Senior Management Accountant Derby £55,000 - £60,000 + 10% Bonus SF Partners are currently seeking a CIMA-qualified Senior Management Accountant to join a superb PE backed services business in Derby during an exciting period of transformation and growth. This is much more than a traditional management accounting role. You will work closely with senior finance leadership to help reshape how the finance function operates, with a strong focus on improving, automating and transforming processes from the ground up. This is a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You will have the autonomy to challenge existing ways of working, the support to deliver real change, and clear visibility of how your contribution supports the wider business. Duties include but are not limited to: - Production of monthly management accounts, including consolidation - Production and maintenance of the 12-month rolling forecast - Supporting the financial audit process, including assisting with year-end and statutory accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors - Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards - Monthly payroll processing and annual P11D submissions (managed through our bureau) - Preparation and submission of VAT returns - Supplying data for FCA reporting purposes - Leading the transformation and automation of current finance processes to drive efficiency and improve outputs - Developing meaningful, insightful reporting to support decision-making as the business grows - Supporting and mentoring junior and less-experienced members of the team About You - CIMA qualified with solid post-qualification experience - Proven experience in the production of management accounts and consolidation - Strong forecasting, VAT and payroll knowledge - Experience supporting financial audits - The confidence and experience to challenge existing ways of working, transform processes and introduce automation - Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce clear, meaningful reporting Desirable - Experience within the service sector - Experience of system implementations

Assistant Management Accountant to work on a temporary - permanent basis Salary : £35,000- £40,000 Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham Responsible for providing support to the business, including analyzing performance and monitoring KPIs. Responsible for general accounting duties such as the month end reporting process, balance sheet control reconciliations and accurate processing of general accounting transactions. - Responsible for the analysis of tooling project costs, project outturn forecasts and sales and margin trading - Maintain and reconcile balance sheet controls - Preparation and processing of general ledger journals - Review and update standard costs, including material COGS and BOMs - Responsible for the maintenance of the ERP system and the Sage Financials system. - Support stock control process - Raise sales invoices from delivery notes and tooling, project and ad-hoc sales invoices as required - Process purchase invoices into the accounts system with care taken to ensure all are authorised in the correct manner - Maintain records of POD's and invoices on shared drive - Chase outstanding tooling and project related debt - Respond to customer and supplier queries - Support the maintenance of shared accounts mailboxes - Ensure documents are filed correctly and in a timely manner - Ad-hoc finance duties and reporting You must have good excel skills and experience in an accounts assistant role, experience on Sage 50 and accruals, prepayments and journal knowledge would be advantageous This is an office based role with an early finish on a Friday

Payroll administrator required on a temporary full time basis for a client in Coventry with an immediate start. You will be responsible for the processing of timesheets to make sure employees are paid on time. You will be doing weekly, lunar and monthly payrolls. Other duties will be to produce and reconcile payroll journals, process RTI data, download reports from HMRC, and deal with starters, leavers. You will also be dealing with payroll queries and collate information for statutory reporting including P35, P11d, SMP, SSP, PAYE. My client is looking for an experienced payroll administrator who is able to join the business and hit the ground running. You must be a self starter and be comfortable working under minimal supervision, have strong attention to detail, be highly organised and have excellent interpersonal skills. You must also have experience working with a computerised payroll system and Microsoft Excel. My client is a well established business based in Coventry with an open and friendly culture. This business is easily accessible by public transport. Working hours are 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday This role is temporary but could lead to something more permanent for the right person

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a team on a temporary ongoing basis, working from the office in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid experience in sales ledger and purchase ledger activities and proficiency in Sage Line 50 or Xero Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate sales ledger records, including raising and processing sales invoices Monitor customer accounts and manage credit control activities Process purchase invoices and ensure correct allocation to nominal codes Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies Assist with month-end processes as required Ensure timely and accurate data entry into Sage Line 50 Respond to queries from customers and suppliers professionally Provide general administrative support to the finance team Requirements Proven experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50 or Xero is ideal Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication and interpersonal skills Additional Information This is a full-time, office-based position working 8.30am- 4.30pm, 9am-5pm or 930am-530pm. One day from home is possible after full training The role is temporary but ongoing, with the potential for longer-term opportunities

SF Partners are proud to be working exclusively with a well-established, market-leading business to recruit an exceptional HR Administrator to join their people team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. HR Administrator (Part-Time, Hybrid) 15-20 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working Location: Aston Salary: £14.35 per hour. With a long-standing reputation in their sector and a highly engaged workforce, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people, invests in technology, and offers a collaborative, down-to-earth culture. This newly created opportunity will see you working closely with an experienced HR Manager, playing a key role in the day-to-day running of the HR function while supporting an exciting upcoming HR systems implementation project. Previous HR administration experience is required. The Role As HR Administrator, you'll provide essential support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure HR processes run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly. Key responsibilities will include: - Preparing contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation - Managing new starter, probation, and leaver administration - Maintaining employee records and HR documentation - Tracking probation reviews, employee milestones, and HR case logs - Sending reminders for reviews, meetings, and key HR deadlines - Supporting the migration of employee data into a new HRIS platform - Collating payroll data and preparing monthly submissions for an external payroll provider - Supporting benefits administration including pensions and employee benefits - Assisting with wider HR projects and process improvements About You We're looking for someone who is: - Exceptionally organised with strong administrative skills - Detail-focused and highly accurate - Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and systems - Proactive, discreet, and able to handle confidential information - Confident managing multiple priorities independently - Experienced within HR - Experience of payroll administration, HR systems, or employee lifecycle administration would be advantageous but not essential. The Package - Part-time role, 15-20 hours per week - Hybrid working with 2 days in the office and flexibility to work from home - Competitive salary (pro rata) - 25 days holiday (full-time equivalent) plus bank holidays - Pension scheme - Life assurance - Health-related employee benefits - On-site parking - Regular team events, socials, and a genuinely positive working culture Due to the office location, access to your own transport would be advantageous.

Assistant Management Accountant required for a new and exciting permanent opportunity working for a small but well established business based in Halesowen with an immediate start. This will be a role to report to the Finance Director with daily, weekly and monthly financial reports. Monthly management accounts are included in this role ensuring, efficiently and accurate financial results while also adding value to the business. This will include developing and improving controls and processes, supporting stakeholders and finding proactive ways to further support the business. Your duties will include: - Reporting and production of the daily, weekly, and monthly analysis reports - Preparation of accurate weekly and monthly Management Accounts - Weekly & monthly KPI reporting - Managing, reviewing and creating Accrual calculations, Prepayments, Provisions, while managing general ledger - Balance sheet reconciliations and review - Monthly VAT accounting and VAT returns - Assisting with financial year end and annual audit - Supporting, budgeting process, review meetings with departments - Preparation and review of other key financial reports as required - Support with general ledger tasks such as invoicing and credit control - Assisting the Finance Director with providing financial information to the business and completing ad-hoc financial and business projects - Excellent analytical skills - An ability to analyse financial performance. - Adhoc analysis, contract control and reporting - Review and maintain department controls, financial performance and best practice This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT /CIMA/ACCA studier or graduate with some working experience in finance who are looking to step up into a more senior role. My client is offering a route of genuine career progression along with a study package, 24 days annual leave, on site parking, pension and flexible hours however this is an office based role so would suit someone local to Halesowen.

I'm currently speaking with experienced Accounts Receivable candidates who are available at short notice, ahead of an expected immediate-start temporary requirement near Chippenham. This is likely to suit someone confident supporting a busy finance team across AR, sales ledger, cash allocation, customer account queries and general ledger administration. You'll need to be comfortable getting up to speed quickly, working accurately and helping keep customer accounts clean and up to date. You'll ideally bring: - Previous Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger experience - Confidence with cash allocation, reconciliations or invoice query support - Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills - Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel - Availability to start quickly or at short notice I'm looking to speak with candidates who are actively available, or likely to be available soon, so I can move quickly once the requirement is confirmed. Apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat.

Engineering Director with a background spanning engineering, master data management, AI & architecture & platform and experience is sought by a pioneering professional services scale up based near Nottingham. Operating as the number one technical decision maker this Engineering Director will work closely with the board to re-align and embed technology innovation with business impact to drive rapid growth. This Engineering Director will use their existing JavaScript and Azure stack knowledge to set delivery practices across observability, DevOps, agile and security whilst using key skills in building LLM agents to drive a growth mindset around AI and spec driven development. This role would suit someone who is a disrupter by nature who by working with board level stakeholders can quickly absorb and understand the business challenges and objectives building a team that can deliver ground up solutions which gets results in hours, not months. In return this Engineering Director can expect complete autonomy to drive change, a clearly defined pathway to CTO and board understanding that success in this position if by far the biggest vehicle to business growth: This candidate should have most of the following attributes: - A strong technical background spanning platform, architecture and engineering gained working in scale up environments - A background in full stack JavaScript (node, next, react) engineering - Solid Azure architecture - A disruptor and radical thinker who is constantly challenging and rewriting the norm - Understanding of master data management - A growth mindset on AI with the ability to build LLM agents and working knowledge of AI tooling - Cursor, Claude Code etc) - A business impact, delivering focussed mindset - Experience operating at an engineering leadership or director level - Demonstrable thirst for learning across both business and technology This Engineering Director near Nottingham will receive: - Starting salary of up £135,000 - Bonus scheme - Equity - Long term hybrid working - Flexible working hours - Clearing defined progression pathway to CTO - 25 days holiday - Private pension - Fast paced, autonomous culture - Regular remuneration reviews So if you who looking for a platform to disrupt, build and scale in a fully autonomous, high successful scale up then please apply now for further details. Engineering Director Nottingham(hybrid) Engineering director, headless architecture, AI, ML, product, engineering, master data management

Business Development Manager Private Client / Wills & Probate Sector Salary Negotiable + Bonus Scheme SF Partners are working exclusively with a high-growth legal services business specialising in Wills, Probate, Estate Planning and Private Client services to appoint a commercially driven Business Development Manager. This is a senior strategic hire responsible for building and owning the firm's introducer and referral partner ecosystem across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving organic revenue growth through the development of long-term relationships with professional introducers, including IFAs, accountants, estate agents, funeral directors, care providers and private banking networks. Reporting directly into the Chief Growth Officer, this role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the firm's channel strategy during an exciting period of expansion. The Opportunity The Business Development Manager will take ownership of the full introducer lifecycle - from strategy and origination through to onboarding, relationship management and commercial performance optimisation. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced partnerships or relationship-led sales professional who thrives in a consultative, commercially accountable environment and is comfortable operating with senior external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Channel Strategy & Partnerships Execute and refine the firm's introducer partnership strategy Identify high-value referral channels and prioritise growth opportunities Originate, negotiate and onboard new introducer partnerships Ensure all commercial arrangements remain compliant with SRA guidelines and internal governance frameworks Relationship Management Develop strong long-term relationships with existing introducer partners Conduct regular account reviews and pipeline meetings Create feedback loops around lead quality, conversion performance and client outcomes Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting standards Brand Development & Market Engagement Deliver education-led business development initiatives including CPD sessions, webinars and technical updates Represent the business at industry events, networking forums and professional panels Support wider brand visibility within the private client and estate planning market Commercial Performance Work closely with internal commercial and operational teams to track: lead generation performance conversion rates cost per acquisition lifetime value by introducer segment Continuously optimise channel performance and resource allocation About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have: Proven experience in partnership development, business development or introducer relationship management Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive measurable revenue growth Experience within legal services, wealth management, financial services, probate, estate planning or related professional services sectors Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills A consultative, relationship-led approach to business development Strong organisational skills with experience managing pipelines and CRM systems Package Salary: Negotiable Bonus / OTE: 30-60% of base salary Quarterly performance accelerators Hybrid working flexibility Significant progression opportunity within a scaling business Apply for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact SF Partners directly.

Senior Business Analyst / Lead Business Analyst Digital Transformation Public Sector & Enterprise Change Hybrid Working - Multiple offices across the UK We are supporting a major consulting and transformation environment delivering large-scale digital and operational change programmes across public sector and highly regulated enterprise environments. This is not a traditional requirements gathering BA role. We are looking for experienced Senior / Lead Business Analysts who are comfortable operating within complex, high-profile transformation programmes, working across business, technology, operations and senior stakeholder groups to shape and deliver meaningful change. The successful candidates will typically come from large-scale environments such as government, financial services, utilities, telecoms, transport, healthcare, defence or other regulated sectors. What you ll be doing Leading Business Analysis activity across complex transformation programmes Facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams Working closely with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Service Design and Delivery functions Defining and managing functional and non-functional requirements Driving process redesign, service improvement and operational change Supporting discovery, target operating model definition and solution shaping Translating ambiguity into clear, structured delivery outcomes Supporting governance, prioritisation and delivery planning Mentoring and developing Business Analysts within wider delivery teams Contributing to improvements in BA standards, frameworks and ways of working Supporting AI-enabled and automation-led transformation initiatives where appropriate We are particularly interested in people with experience across: Large-scale digital transformation Public sector or regulated environments Enterprise-level operational change Financial crime, compliance or regulatory programmes Complex stakeholder environments Agile, hybrid or multidisciplinary delivery models Customer, operational or data-led transformation BA leadership, practice leadership or mentoring responsibilities What we re looking for Strong Senior or Lead Business Analysis experience within complex organisations Gravitas and confidence working with senior stakeholders Experience operating across both business and technology teams Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making Strong workshop facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills Experience working closely with architects, engineers and product teams Strong understanding of requirements management, business rules, process modelling and solution definition Ability to remain hands-on while operating strategically Experience leading or mentoring other Business Analysts is highly desirable Backgrounds likely to align well Examples may include experience within: DWP / Government Digital Barclays / Lloyds / Financial Services transformation Transport / Utilities / Infrastructure programmes Defence or secure environments Enterprise SaaS or operational transformation Major consulting or systems integration environments Why this role? High-profile transformation programmes Strong pathway into leadership Opportunity to shape delivery and influence strategy Complex, meaningful work with real organisational impact Collaborative multidisciplinary environment Exposure to modern digital, automation and AI-enabled transformation We are looking for individuals who combine strong Business Analysis fundamentals with the confidence and credibility to operate within enterprise-scale transformation environments.

Internal Auditor Location: Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Our client is a highly successful, market-leading UK business with a significant international presence. With a strong focus on governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, they are looking to appoint an Internal Auditor to join their established audit function. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified ACA from a Big 4 or Top 10 practice looking to make their first move into industry, or for an existing Internal Auditor seeking exposure within a large, complex organisation. The Role: As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in delivering risk-based audits across the business, providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Commercial teams, and IT, you will help identify areas of risk, drive process improvements, and support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives. This position offers broad exposure to senior stakeholders and a wide variety of business areas, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within internal audit, risk, or the wider finance function. Key Responsibilities Plan, execute, and deliver risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct walkthroughs, testing, and detailed analysis of business processes and controls. Prepare high-quality audit documentation and reports, clearly communicating findings and recommendations. Partner with stakeholders across the business to agree actions and support the implementation of audit recommendations. Monitor the progress of agreed actions and follow up on remediation plans. Contribute to the annual audit planning process through risk assessment activities. Support investigations, ad-hoc reviews, and special projects as required. Promote best practice in governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organisation. Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business. Skills & Experience Required Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. ACA (ICAEW) Qualified. Trained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice. Experience gained within Internal Audit, Risk Assurance, or a related assurance environment. What's on Offer Competitive salary package. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Excellent benefits package. Exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers. Clear progression opportunities within a large international organisation. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Broad business exposure across multiple functions and jurisdictions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organisation and develop your career within a high-performing internal audit team. If you would like to find out more, please apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

SF Partners are supporting an established Aston based business in recruiting a part time Administrator circa 20 hours per week. This role is to coordinate all office administrative tasks and to support one Director. Hours: flexible circa 20 hours per week Salary: £28,000-£32,000 (FTE) Responsibilities will include: -Sales administration -Sending invoices to clients -Supporting the MD with diary support and day to day tasks -Organising the office space and ensuring office supplies are replenished -Liaising with clients and supporting with any incoming queries -Being a 'go to' person in the office and working fluidly with other departments -Supporting with finance administration when the team are busy -Being reactive and able to adapt to a changing workload -Supporting with marketing administration/activities

SF Partners is working with a client based in Castle Donington who are looking to recruit a Part-Time Finance Administrator. Location: Castle Donington Hours: Approximately 20-25 hours per week Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role My client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join their team on a part-time basis. This role offers approximately 20 to 25 hours per week with some flexibility around working patterns, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking work-life balance or returning to the workplace. Reporting to the leadership team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial administration of the business, ensuring accuracy across bookkeeping, purchase ledger, sales ledger, and finance-related processes. As the role develops, there will be opportunities to become involved in wider accounting support and compliance initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Book keeping - entry from bank to ERP system and reconciliations accordingly Purchase ledger - enter purchase invoices to ERP for payment Invoicing - work on Sales Ledger invoicing Assist with other finance related tasks, including account management, backup for credit control etc. Manage dispenser loan agreements - arrange new agreements and monitor ongoing. Provide general administrative support to the finance function as required. Support business compliance activities, including documentation and record-keeping requirements. Assist with quality and environmental management systems. Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance and administrative procedures. Skills & Experience: Essential Previous bookkeeping, finance administration, or accounts assistant experience. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Experience processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems. Ability to manage routine and repetitive tasks consistently and efficiently. Strong organisational and time management skills. Desirable Experience using ERP systems. Exposure to management accounting processes. Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other compliance frameworks. AAT qualification or equivalent bookkeeping qualification. What My Client Offer: Flexible part-time working arrangements. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunity to broaden responsibilities over time. A role that can accommodate individuals returning to work following a career break for instance. If you are looking for a exciting and varied part time accounts role, please apply for immediate consideration.

Data Analyst Manchester City Centre (Hybrid - 2 Days Per Week) £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits SF Technology are recruiting for a Data Analyst on behalf of an established UK organisation investing in the growth of its data and reporting capabilities. This is an opportunity for a Data Analyst with strong Power BI experience to join a growing team and play a key role in developing reporting solutions, improving data quality and delivering meaningful business insights. Working closely with stakeholders across multiple business functions, you will be responsible for developing dashboards, managing reporting processes and helping drive data-led decision making. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports Gather reporting requirements from business stakeholders Analyse, transform and validate data from multiple sources Create clear and actionable business insights Build and maintain data models Improve reporting processes and identify efficiencies Support wider business intelligence and reporting initiatives Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Skills & Experience Required Strong Power BI experience, including DAX and data modelling Experience working with SQL Server and SSIS Strong reporting and business intelligence background Experience cleansing, transforming and validating data Ability to communicate complex information clearly Strong stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience Experience within finance, commercial or operational reporting environments Exposure to QlikSense or Tableau Experience working with multiple business systems and data sources What's On Offer Hybrid working (2 days per week in Manchester City Centre) Flexible working environment Opportunity to influence reporting and analytics capability Exposure to a wide variety of stakeholders Long-term career development opportunities This role would suit a Data Analyst, BI Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Power BI Analyst or Business Intelligence Analyst looking to join a business where they can make a genuine impact. For further information, please apply today or contact SF Technology for a confidential discussion.

SF Executive are working with a PE backed & high growth professional services business in London to source a commercially minded and low ego Chief Financial Officer. As right hand to the CEO and Investor, you will lead on all financial, management and statutory reporting as well as leading a top class finance function to deliver insightful and timely management information. You will be tirelessly focussed on revenue growth, new business opportunities, pricing, and cost management - you will relish the chance to hold an already capable Board to account on all of these fronts. Experienced in the tech enabled services, software, or professional services industries and with a commercial understanding of both B2B clients, you will already have worked at CFO / FD level before in a PE environment. You will have also led on M&A activities. As such you will probably have worked in a standalone / owner managed / PE backed business rather than a division or subsidiary of a group. In the first instance we are looking for talented candidates that could start on a permanent basis within the next few months - a swift start off the back of a recent transaction is preferred. Alongside a generous salary and package, you will get the opportunity to take sweet equity and to work with a hugely talented and engaged Board to deliver a divestment of this business in the medium term. The equity package is expected to yield a seven return for the CFO in the next few years. With the business and being in the London area, we would prefer candidates to be based in this part of the world. We really aren't looking for someone commuting excessively or needing to stay away or relocate.