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North Yorkshire Circa 70,000 Permanent Looking for a role where you can influence strategy, shape growth and take the next step towards Finance Director level? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established and successful manufacturing business in a pivotal leadership position. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Board, you'll lead the finance function while playing a key role in the strategic direction of the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you'll provide the financial insight, challenge and leadership needed to drive performance, support investment decisions and deliver sustainable growth. This role offers genuine succession planning towards Finance Director level, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Head of Finance, Financial Controller or senior finance professional looking to broaden their influence and impact. Alongside a salary of circa 70,000, the business offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, wellbeing support, pension provision and salary sacrifice schemes. The Role As Head of Finance / Finance Director Designate, you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and Board. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function, providing strategic and operational financial leadership across the business. Partner with the Managing Director and Board to support business planning, growth initiatives and key investment decisions. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial performance reporting. Deliver commercial insight and analysis to improve profitability, efficiency and decision-making. Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance across the organisation. Develop and lead the finance team, driving continuous improvement and high performance. About You We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. You will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification Experience in a senior finance leadership role Strong financial reporting, management accounting and commercial finance expertise Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business decisions Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management skills Experience leading and developing finance teams The ability to translate financial information into clear commercial recommendations Experience within manufacturing, food production, FMCG, engineering, distribution or another operationally focused environment would be advantageous. Why Apply? This is more than a traditional Head of Finance position. It's an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team, influence the future direction of a successful business and position yourself for progression towards Finance Director level. If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be visible, valued and genuinely impactful, we'd love to hear from you.

40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits Full Time Permanent Are you a Management Accountant looking for a role where you can have a genuine impact on business performance, work closely with senior leadership and develop your career within a growing organisation? We're recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a successful and well-established business, working directly alongside the Finance Director to provide accurate financial reporting, commercial insight and operational support across the wider business. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll be involved in management accounts, forecasting, cashflow management, KPI reporting and business partnering, helping to drive informed decision-making and support future growth. If you enjoy combining strong financial control with commercial thinking and want a position where your contribution is visible and valued, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and ensuring the business has access to accurate and timely financial information. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow reporting Producing financial analysis and variance reporting against budgets, forecasts and previous periods Preparing management information and KPI reports to support business performance Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts Managing accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and control accounts Supporting annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes Producing and maintaining rolling cashflow forecasts Supporting treasury activities, banking arrangements and payment processes Reviewing VAT returns and supporting year-end audit requirements Providing financial analysis to operational managers and stakeholders Monitoring overhead costs and identifying opportunities for improvement Supporting capital expenditure reporting and business case analysis Assisting with financial controls, governance and process improvements Providing support and guidance across the wider finance function Deputising for the Finance Director when required About You You'll be comfortable producing management accounts, analysing financial performance and working with stakeholders across the business to support decision-making. We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, has strong attention to detail and can balance financial control with a commercial mindset. You'll be confident working with financial data, identifying trends and providing insight that helps drive business performance. Whether you're looking to step into a broader role or further develop your experience within a commercially focused finance team, this opportunity offers excellent exposure and responsibility. What's On Offer? Salary of 40,000 - 50,000 Generous holiday entitlement Healthcare and wellbeing benefits Enhanced pension scheme Access to employee savings and benefits programmes Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Finance Director Broad and varied role with exposure across the full finance function Involvement in strategic and commercial decision-making Supportive and collaborative working environment Genuine long-term career development opportunities Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant who wants more than a reporting role. You'll have the chance to influence decision-making, support operational performance and work closely with senior leadership while developing your own skills and career within a successful business. If you're looking for a Management Accountant position where your work will make a visible difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Use your engineering expertise to shape the future of an organisation that supports military veterans. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the engineering strategy, infrastructure investment and long-term development of a respected charitable organisation's multi-site estate portfolio. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will become the organisation's senior engineering authority, providing technical leadership across multiple sites while helping to shape future investment decisions, sustainability initiatives and asset management strategies. This is not a traditional facilities management position. The successful candidate will play a key role in influencing how buildings, engineering systems and infrastructure evolve over the coming years, ensuring environments remain safe, sustainable, compliant and fit for the future. Most importantly, every decision you make will positively impact the lives of military veterans and their families. Why this role is different As Head of Estates, you will sit at the heart of the organisation's leadership team, acting as the bridge between technical engineering requirements and operational delivery. You will have the opportunity to: Lead the long-term engineering and estates strategy across a diverse property portfolio Influence significant capital investment and infrastructure improvement programmes Develop asset lifecycle and replacement strategies Drive sustainability and environmental initiatives Provide expert engineering advice to senior leadership Shape future estate development and investment decisions Deliver meaningful improvements within environments that support military veterans This is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy while leading engineering decisions that genuinely matter. The Role As Head of Estates, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across building services, infrastructure, engineering systems and estate assets. Working across multiple locations, you will oversee a small engineering team and specialist contractors while ensuring the estate remains safe, compliant, efficient and future-ready. Key responsibilities will include: Engineering Leadership & Strategy Act as the organisation's senior engineering and technical advisor Develop and implement long-term engineering and asset management strategies Support senior leaders with technical decision-making and investment planning Build strong engineering governance and compliance frameworks Lead infrastructure and sustainability initiatives Asset Management & Capital Planning Develop structured asset lifecycle and replacement programmes Create long-term capital expenditure plans and investment roadmaps Assess infrastructure condition, risk and future viability Support business case development for major projects and upgrades Prioritise engineering investment to maximise value and operational resilience Estates & Infrastructure Management Oversee building services, HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems Lead infrastructure improvement and upgrade projects Ensure estates services support operational excellence across all locations Manage planned maintenance strategies and contractor performance Drive continuous improvement across engineering operations Stakeholder Engagement Build collaborative relationships across Operations, Sustainability and Senior Leadership teams Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders Work closely with site leadership teams to ensure engineering solutions support resident wellbeing Foster a culture of openness, collaboration and shared decision making About You We are keen to hear from candidates who bring strong engineering leadership experience within multi-site environments. You may currently be working as a: Head of Estates Estates Manager Senior Estates Manager Technical Services Manager Building Services Manager Engineering Services Manager Regional Engineering Manager Facilities Engineering Manager Head of Building Services Senior Engineering Manager Experience gained within healthcare, care, facilities management, defence, hospitality, education, commercial property, manufacturing, engineering services or other regulated environments will be considered. What You'll Bring Strong mechanical and electrical building services knowledge Experience managing engineering or estates functions across multiple sites Asset management and lifecycle planning expertise Capital expenditure planning and budget management experience Contractor and supplier management capability Strong understanding of compliance, risk and engineering governance Experience delivering infrastructure upgrades and improvement projects Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Experience of HVAC systems, water infrastructure, sustainability initiatives and regulated environments would be advantageous. The Person Cultural fit is critical to this appointment. You will be: Collaborative and approachable Humble and respectful Values-driven and people-focused Comfortable working across teams and disciplines Emotionally intelligent with strong relationship-building skills Able to influence through expertise rather than hierarchy Passionate about creating positive environments for residents and colleagues This role requires someone who understands that they are supporting people's homes, not simply managing buildings. Working Pattern This is a multi-site role covering locations including: Solihull High Wycombe Surbiton Worthing The role typically involves: Visiting approximately two sites per week Three to four days site-based One to two days working from home Travel is an essential part of the role. Travel time is paid from the point you leave home and mileage is reimbursed. Benefits Salary of 60,000 - 65,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 7.5% employer pension contribution Life assurance (3x salary) Professional membership fees paid Blue Light Card discounts Occupational sick pay scheme Additional paid leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers Mileage reimbursement Paid travel time Hybrid working Apply Now If you are an engineering leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a multi-site estate portfolio while making a genuine difference to the lives of military veterans, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this unique leadership opportunity.

Interim Finance Director Keighley 50,000 - 70,000 DOE Interim Contract Are you a commercially minded Finance Director looking for your next interim challenge? We are partnering with a well-established and growing business in Keighley to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Director. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic financial guidance whilst ensuring robust financial control and operational excellence during a period of change and growth. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, providing clear financial insight, driving performance, and supporting key business decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting Deliver monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections Provide strategic financial support to the board and senior leadership team Drive business performance through insightful financial analysis and commercial recommendations Review and strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Oversee year-end accounts, audit processes, and statutory compliance Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risk management Support business improvement projects, change initiatives, and finance transformation activities Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring high performance and accountability Act as a key stakeholder with external advisors, auditors, banks, and investors where required About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Senior Financial Controller level Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence strategic decisions Experience leading finance teams within a fast-paced business environment Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Available to commence an interim assignment at short notice or within a reasonable timeframe What's on Offer Salary of 50,000 - 70,000 depending on experience Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation Senior leadership position with exposure to strategic decision-making Flexible and collaborative working environment Immediate requirement with the potential for extension If you're an experienced finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

Finance Assistant Bridlington Up to 30,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and growing business? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established company in Bridlington seeking a Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Finance experience who enjoys building relationships and maintaining accurate financial records. Key Responsibilities Managing the end-to-end sales ledger process Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and efficiently Chasing outstanding debt via telephone and email Maintaining strong customer relationships whilst ensuring timely collection of payments Allocating customer receipts and reconciling accounts Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries Producing aged debt reports for management Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining account records Assisting with month-end processes and reporting Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required About You Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Credit Control role Strong understanding of Sales Ledger processes Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills Good attention to detail and accuracy Comfortable using finance systems and Microsoft Excel Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving What's on Offer? Salary up to 30,000 depending on experience Permanent, full-time position Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to develop your finance career Company benefits package If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can make a real impact and utilise your credit control and sales ledger experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Barry Salary: 50k Monday to Friday 6/2.30 - 1.30pm/10pm rotating Overview Opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing site, supporting plant reliability through fault finding, PPM delivery and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Respond to electrical breakdowns, minimising downtime Fault find across PLCs, drives, motors, sensors and control panels Deliver planned preventative maintenance across site equipment Support installation and commissioning of machinery Maintain accurate maintenance records and identify recurring faults Contribute to improvements in automation, reliability and efficiency Work safely in line with LOTO and site HSE standards About You Time-served Electrical Engineer Experience within a manufacturing environment Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability Able to read and interpret electrical schematics 18th Edition desirable Opportunity Stable role within a well-established manufacturing environment Ongoing opportunities to develop skills across automation and reliability Collaborative engineering team with a focus on continuous improvement

Finance Assistant Location: Scarborough Salary: 15.00 per hour Contract: Fixed-Term Contract We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing organisation in Scarborough on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a supportive team and play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of finance duties, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing across the business. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase and sales ledger transactions Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts Assisting with payment runs and cash allocation Supporting credit control activities Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation Assisting with month-end reporting processes Handling finance-related queries from suppliers and customers Providing administrative support to the wider finance team About You: Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines Experience using accounting software would be advantageous This fixed-term opportunity offers an excellent hourly rate and the chance to gain valuable experience within a friendly and professional finance team. For more information or to apply, please get in touch today.

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk Scarborough 13.50 per hour Temporary Contract We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Finance Assistant to join a busy and friendly team based in Scarborough. This role is ideal for someone with previous finance, accounts administration, purchase ledger, or accounts payable experience who is available for an immediate start. Key Responsibilities: Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Matching invoices to purchase orders Reconciling supplier statements Investigating and resolving invoice queries Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation Providing general administrative support to the finance team The Successful Candidate Will Have: Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment Good attention to detail and accuracy Strong organisational skills Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Excel The ability to work independently and as part of a team In return, you will join a supportive working environment and gain valuable experience within a well-established business. To apply or find out more, please contact us today.

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Kirkbymoorside Rate: 13.65 per hour Contract: Temporary We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy and friendly finance team based in Kirkbymoorside. This role will involve supporting the finance function with the accurate processing of supplier invoices, statement reconciliations, and payment preparation. The successful candidate will have previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience and be confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets. Key Responsibilities: Processing high volumes of supplier invoices Matching invoices to purchase orders Reconciling supplier statements Investigating and resolving invoice queries Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Requirements: Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience Strong attention to detail Good organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking immediate temporary work in the Kirkbymoorside area. For more information or to apply, please get in touch today.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supply Planning Manager to join an established and successful manufacturing organisation based in North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to move into a hybrid role following the successful completion of the probationary period . The position is both challenging and rewarding, providing excellent scope for professional development. As the Supply Planning Manager, you will be responsible for: Updating the Master Production Scheduler and managing all medium- and short-term production scheduling Attending and contributing to S&OP meetings Managing the MRP process Conducting capacity planning (MPS) for internal production sites and third-party contracted suppliers Developing sourcing plans (MRP) for intercompany movements and direct external purchases Collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders, including operations, technical, and sales teams The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment (experience within the food sector is advantageous) Strong knowledge of production planning and the S&OP process Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholder demands effectively A solid understanding of ERP systems, with high proficiency in supply chain tools within ERP platforms Knowledge of new product set-up and onboarding, bill of material management, capacity planning, and MRP This role offers a highly competitive salary dependent on experience, an attractive benefits package, and the flexibility to transition to a hybrid working arrangement after probation . The business is commutable from Malton, Guisborough, Middlesbrough, Pickering, Scarborough, Stokesley, and surrounding areas.