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Accounts Payable Assistant Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing services business based close to Warrington to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, while maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Coding invoices and posting them onto the purchase ledger. Managing invoice approval workflows and ensuring timely authorisation. Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies. Preparing and processing supplier payment runs. Resolving supplier queries and payment-related issues. Maintaining accurate supplier account records and master data. Assisting with employee expenses and company credit card administration. Supporting month-end accounts payable processes. Liaising with departments across the business to resolve invoice and payment queries. Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures. Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required. About You Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Confident using Excel and working with financial data. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities. Able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy finance environment. Salary up to 29,000 depending on experience.

Central Manchester Hybrid (3 days in the office) 30,000 - 35,000 Axon Moore is currently partnering with a high growth financial services business in central Manchester business looking to recruit a Complaints Specialist. This role will suit someone with complaints handling experience gained within an FCA-regulated environment, ideally motor finance, vehicle finance or wider consumer lending. With approximately 70% of the role focused on complaints, we're looking for someone who can confidently investigate cases from start to finish, deliver fair customer outcomes and help drive improvements in complaint resolution times and overall customer experience. What you'll be doing: Managing complaints from receipt through to resolution. Investigating cases, reviewing evidence and gathering information from multiple sources. Drafting clear, professional and customer-focused final responses. Ensuring complaints are handled in line with FCA regulations, Consumer Duty and internal procedures. Identifying trends and root causes to support ongoing business improvements. Supporting initiatives to reduce complaint lead times and improve customer outcomes. Handling customer queries and account-related enquiries where required. Building positive relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders. What we're looking for: Previous complaints handling experience within an FCA-regulated environment. Ideally experience within motor finance, vehicle finance, consumer finance, lending, banking or insurance. Strong written communication skills with experience producing detailed customer correspondence. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and empathetically. Experience working to complaint SLAs and regulatory deadlines. A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge processes and identify improvements. What's in it for you? 30,000 - 35,000 salary. Hybrid working (3 days in the office). Supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution will be recognised. A varied role with genuine influence over customer outcomes and process improvements. If you have complaints experience within motor finance or another FCA-regulated environment and are looking for your next challenge please contact Charlotte at (url removed) INDBSO

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Financial Controller into its finance leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the management accounts function, strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across the wider finance operation. The successful candidate will lead a high-quality, commercially focused finance function, delivering accurate and timely reporting, insightful business partnering and robust end-to-end financial processes. Key Responsibilities include: Lead finance operations across management accounts, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and cash management. Own and streamline the month end close process, ensuring accurate, timely and well controlled reporting across multiple entities. Produce insightful consolidated monthly management accounts aligned to the needs of the wider business. Drive working capital performance through effective cash flow forecasting, payment management, stock control and banking processes. Develop a strong understanding of cost of sales and gross profit across the business, identifying opportunities for improvement. Deliver detailed profitability reporting across sites, services and cost centres to support senior leadership decision-making. Partner with departmental and operational leaders on budgets, forecasts and financial performance. Provide clear and commercially focused P&L and cash flow analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Strengthen the financial control environment through robust processes, reconciliations and governance. Lead and deliver finance process improvements, including opportunities to automate and digitise processes and systems. Manage, develop and motivate the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery. Support senior finance leaders with ad-hoc analysis, projects and wider strategic initiatives. Essential experience: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with significant post-qualification experience. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including month-end close, financial reporting and financial controls. Proven experience leading finance operations and driving process improvements within a fast-paced environment. Experience managing and developing finance teams, with a focus on performance and service delivery. A strong track record of business partnering with operational leaders and senior stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with financial reporting tools. Experience working with integrated finance/ERP systems. Demonstrable experience improving, automating and digitising finance systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and control. A proactive, inquisitive and commercially focused approach, with the ability to turn financial information into meaningful business insight. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers significant scope to influence the finance function, improve processes and controls, and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a well established and highly regarded organisation in Preston to recruit a newly created Management Reporting Accountant position. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified accountant looking for a varied, commercially focused role that offers exposure well beyond a traditional finance role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their experience across management reporting, data analysis, annual external reporting and the increasingly important area of sustainability. The organisation has a fantastic culture, with a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside a high-calibre finance team that provides an excellent opportunity to learn, develop and accelerate your career. We are looking for a high-energy, proactive and inquisitive accountant who enjoys a hands-on role and is keen to make a genuine impact. The role offers significant scope to add value, identify efficiencies, introduce new ideas and contribute to business improvement initiatives across a forward-thinking finance function. Key Responsibilities Producing reporting packs and dashboards for key stakeholders. Providing financial analysis and insight to support business decision making. Business partnering with stakeholders across multiple divisions. Preparing and presenting financial information and reports to key stakeholders. Contributing to projects focused on sustainability, process improvement and strategic business objectives. Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data. Supporting annual external reporting and compliance requirements. Preparing and delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts, supported by insightful analysis and commentary. Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects, reporting requirements and wider business improvement initiatives. Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and governance frameworks. About You The ideal candidate will be a nearly or newly qualified accountant who is ambitious, commercially minded and keen to continue developing their career. You will be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and able to demonstrate: Experience preparing and presenting financial information and management reports to key stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and effectively. A proactive and inquisitive approach, with a genuine willingness to learn and develop. The ability to adapt to changing requirements and manage competing priorities. Experience supporting projects that contribute to wider strategic business objectives. Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong relationships across different areas of the business. A desire to identify opportunities, drive efficiencies and add value beyond the core responsibilities of the role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation at an exciting point in its growth, with genuine scope for career development and the chance to work alongside an experienced and supportive finance team. The business offers an attractive benefits package, including: Enhanced pension Hybrid working Private medical insurance Life assurance Plus a range of additional benefits Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

Operational Technology (OT) Engineer The Opportunity My client is a highly successful and well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. They are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join their IT function, supporting multiple manufacturing sites across West Yorkshire. Reporting to the Head of IT, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading, managing and delivering Operational Technology projects across the business. This will include control systems, automation, instrumentation, SCADA, PLCs, industrial networks and industrial digitalisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OT, Automation or Control Engineer to take ownership of significant projects and play a key role in the development, reliability and resilience of the company's operational technology infrastructure. The Role The Operational Technology Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of OT projects, from initial concept through to implementation and ongoing support. Key responsibilities will include: Developing project concepts, specifications and technical solutions. Designing and implementing automation, control and OT infrastructure. Managing procurement, contractors, installation and commissioning activities. Managing project budgets, timelines and resources. Providing technical leadership and governance across OT and process control systems. Working closely with IT, engineering, production, maintenance and other operational stakeholders. Supporting operational reliability, business continuity and asset performance. Ensuring OT systems meet relevant cyber security and compliance requirements. Supporting the integration, resilience and ongoing development of industrial control systems. Identifying opportunities for improvement, digitalisation and technological development. Troubleshooting complex automation, control and industrial networking issues. Driving change and delivering initiatives designed to improve operational performance. Providing technical support and guidance across the company's OT environment. The Person My client is looking for an individual with a strong background in industrial automation, control engineering or Operational Technology who is comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of projects from concept through to completion. The successful candidate will ideally have: A Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience delivering industrial automation and/or Operational Technology projects. Advanced knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems . Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles, configuration and calibration. Experience with industrial communication protocols including: Profinet Profibus Ethernet/IP Modbus RTU & TCP OPC UA A strong understanding of industrial networks, control systems and OT infrastructure. Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial automation systems. An understanding of OT cyber security and system resilience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages. The ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and able to demonstrate a genuine can-do attitude . They will need to work with a high level of integrity and autonomy, whilst also building strong relationships across the wider business. What's on Offer? My client offers an excellent opportunity to join a successful and established organisation where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on technology, automation and operational performance. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary, dependent on experience. 35-hour working week. Permanent, full-time employment. Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities. The opportunity to develop new technical skills within a successful multi-site manufacturing environment. Company pension scheme. Death in service benefit. Extensive health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 support services and virtual GP access. Access to additional healthcare and wellbeing services. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free onsite parking. Convenient location with easy motorway access. Due to the operational nature of the position, there may be occasions where additional hours and flexibility are required to support critical projects, commissioning activities or operational requirements. This is a confidential recruitment campaign , and further information regarding the client and site location will be provided during the recruitment process.

Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a well-established and successful 20m turnover business based in St Helens in the appointment of an Interim Finance Manager on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the business and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and effective management information throughout the contract. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide stability across the finance function whilst supporting the business with its reporting, forecasting and wider commercial requirements. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Taking ownership of the month-end management accounts process Producing accurate and timely monthly management information Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Overseeing cash flow forecasting and working capital Supporting budgeting and forecasting activity Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to senior management Overseeing the transactional finance function, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control Managing and supporting the wider finance team Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders Supporting year-end and audit requirements where required Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes and reporting Providing hands-on support across the finance function as required About You We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller who can quickly establish themselves within an SME environment and make an immediate impact. Ideally, you will have: Previous experience operating as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience Excellent understanding of balance sheet control, cash flow and working capital Experience managing and developing a finance team Strong Excel and financial systems experience A hands-on and proactive approach The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced SME environment Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders Ideally, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although relevant experience will also be considered

Manchester Temp-to-Perm Hybrid Working Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing and exciting business to recruit a Finance Assistant on an initial 3 month temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent following. This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available finance professional looking to secure a role where they can develop their experience across a broad range of accounting functions, with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, cash management and month-end, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance knowledge and progress their career. Location: Salford Key Responsibilities Assist with Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and credit card transactions. Support Accounts Receivable, including customer setup and sales invoice processing. Monitor outstanding balances and assist with Credit Control and debt collection. Chase overdue payments and maintain accurate debtor records. Process employee expenses and ensure records are maintained accurately. Assist with daily cashbook reconciliations and cash flow forecasting. Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and transaction reviews. Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries efficiently. Assist with finance systems and user access administration. Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory requirements. Assist with weekly commercial analysis and reporting. Provide wider support to the finance team as required. About You Previous experience within a finance environment, ideally across AP, AR. A good understanding of basic accounting principles. Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach. Good Excel skills and confidence using financial systems. Excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines. A genuine desire to learn, develop and build a career within finance. AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or keen to begin a professional qualification would be advantageous. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is keen to get stuck in, learn and develop within a growing finance function. What's on Offer? Temp-to-perm opportunity Hybrid working Competitive salary Excellent benefits package once permanent Strong opportunities for learning and development Supportive finance team Broad exposure across the finance function INDFIN

Manchester Remote Permanent Axon Moore is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a long standing client to recruit this brand new Purchase Ledger Analyst position. This is not a traditional Accounts Payable role! This newly created position sits within the Accounts Payable team but has been designed for someone with a strong analytical and data focused skillset who can help drive improvements across the team and wider business. Whilst there will be some exposure to day to day AP activity, the main focus of the role will be data analysis, complex reconciliations, investigating variances and identifying opportunities for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced AP professional who has moved beyond traditional invoice processing, or an analyst looking to move into a more finance-focused environment. Location: Remote Key Responsibilities Complete detailed supplier invoice reconciliations, working with large data sets and comparing supplier information against agreed pricing and contractual data. Investigate variances in detail, working with internal teams and suppliers to identify and resolve discrepancies. Complete VAT, duty and other financial reconciliations, comparing supplier data against system calculations and investigating differences. Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve data and reconciliation queries. Maintain and manage designated cost logs, ensuring data is accurate, complete and up to date. Investigate cost variances and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly. Calculate key financial metrics to support KPI reporting and wider business analysis. Identify opportunities for process improvements within the AP function and support their implementation. Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required. Work with large and complex data sets to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities to improve financial accuracy and efficiency. Support the wider AP team where required. About You We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with data, solving problems and getting to the bottom of discrepancies. This could be a great fit for: An Accounts Payable professional whose current or previous role has been heavily analysis-led. An AP Analyst looking for a role with greater responsibility and exposure. An Analyst looking to move into a finance-focused position. Someone with experience working with large data sets and complex reconciliations. You will need: Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data. Previous experience in an analysis-led role. Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. The ability to investigate variances rather than simply identify them. Confidence communicating with both internal teams and external suppliers. A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements. The ability to work independently and manage your own workload. What's on Offer? Remote working Brand-new position with genuine scope to make an impact Opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth Strong exposure to data, analysis and process improvement Opportunity to develop beyond traditional AP Competitive salary Please note: Although this is a fully remote position, candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Manchester , as there will be occasions where you will be expected to meet with the team in person. This is a complex and interesting role that will suit someone who loves a challenge, enjoys getting stuck into data and wants to do more than traditional Accounts Payable. INDFIN

I'm working with a successful and growing entertainment business within West Yorkshire that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to oversee its finance function and manage the existing accounts team. This is an important role within the business, with responsibility for ensuring the day-to-day finance operation runs effectively , financial information is accurate and produced on time, and the accounts team is well managed and supported. Working closely with the Directors and wider management team, the Finance Manager will take ownership of the finance function, providing strong financial control, accurate reporting and effective management of the team. This would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or senior Accountant who enjoys working within an SME environment and is comfortable being both hands-on with the numbers and responsible for managing a small finance team . Key responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting the day-to-day finance function and overseeing the existing accounts team Providing effective leadership, guidance and development to the finance team Taking responsibility for the month-end close process , ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts and financial reports for the Directors Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, nominal ledger and reconciliations Monitoring cash flow, bank balances and working capital , ensuring the business maintains appropriate financial control Managing the budgeting and forecasting process and providing regular updates to the Directors Producing accurate financial analysis and management information to support the leadership team Reviewing financial performance against budget and providing clear explanations for significant variances Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are in place across the business Overseeing VAT returns, payroll, statutory accounts and year-end processes , working with external accountants and advisers where appropriate Supporting the preparation of information for external audit or year-end reporting Ensuring balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on a timely basis Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting Supporting the implementation and development of finance systems where required Dealing with ad-hoc financial queries and providing support to the Directors and wider business Ensuring the finance team operates efficiently and maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail The client is looking for: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or an experienced finance professional with strong relevant experience Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role Proven experience of managing or supervising an accounts/finance team Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across management accounts, reconciliations, month-end and financial reporting Good knowledge of VAT, year-end accounts and financial controls Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance/accounting systems Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial reporting Good communication and people-management skills, with the ability to support and develop members of the finance team The confidence to work closely with Directors and senior management within an SME environment A hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy and fast-paced business If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for a hands-on role within a successful SME , this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an established finance function and lead a small accounts team. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Directors, make a real difference to the day-to-day running of the finance function and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of the business. INDFIN

Urgent Temporary Credit Controller Axon Moore are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in the East Cheshire area on an urgent temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available Credit Controller to support a busy finance team for a minimum of 3 months, with the potential for extension. The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include: Managing and reducing aged debt Chasing outstanding payments via phone and email Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders Resolving invoice and payment queries efficiently Allocating cash and reconciling customer accounts Producing debtor reports and maintaining accurate records Supporting the wider finance team as required The Candidate Previous Credit Control experience is essential Strong communication and negotiation skills Confident working independently and managing a busy workload Good systems knowledge Available to start immediately What's on Offer Minimum 3-month temporary assignment Salary equivalent of up to 35,000 per annum, depending on experience Supportive and friendly finance team environment This role is based within the East Cheshire border area. For immediate consideration, please apply now!

Financial Controller Tameside (3 days in office with flex start/finish times) 75,000 - 85,000 FMCG Axon Moore have partnered with a growing, product-led consumer business who are looking to appoint an ambitious Financial Controller to their team on a full time permanent basis. The business has ambitious international growth plans, with overseas turnover expected to double as they enter new territories across Europe. This is a hands-on senior finance role with genuine potential to become future FD. Reporting into the senior finance team, you will take ownership of financial accounting, month-end, management reporting, cash flow, treasury, FX and compliance, while acting as a key business partner to the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted finance partner to the wider leadership team. Translate financial information into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations. Build strong relationships across the business and ensure finance is viewed as a value-adding partner rather than simply a reporting function. Lead the financial accounting function and ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the business Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Lead the production of management accounts and financial reporting for senior stakeholders Lead cash-flow forecasting and provide clear visibility of short and medium-term liquidity Manage treasury activities and optimise the use of available cash Manage and mitigate foreign exchange exposure as the business continues to expand internationally Oversee VAT compliance and ensure all relevant filings and obligations are completed accurately and on time Support strategic decision-making as the business expands across European markets. Ideal candidate: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) Prior experience in a stock based business (Retail, Manufacturing, FMCG) is highly advantageous Experience managing cash flow and working capital is a must Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels, has strong business partnering skills and has ambitions to take the next step towards Finance Director. For more information please apply to this advert or contact Danny Kay at Axon Moore.

I'm working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Barnsley that is looking to appoint a Commercial Finance Analyst to join its growing finance team. This is a key role within the business, focused on delivering commercial insight, financial analysis and decision support to improve operational performance, profitability and long-term business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a commercially focused manufacturing environment , with exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Production, Procurement and Sales. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping the business understand performance, identify opportunities and make informed commercial decisions. Key responsibilities will include: Providing insightful financial and commercial analysis to support decision-making across the manufacturing business Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial plans , providing analysis and recommendations to management Producing and improving management reports, dashboards and KPIs covering financial and operational performance Analysing production costs, margins, overheads and operational performance , identifying trends, risks and opportunities Monitoring actual performance against budget and forecast , delivering detailed variance analysis and highlighting key drivers Business partnering with Production, Operations, Procurement and Sales teams , providing financial challenge and commercial insight Supporting the analysis of product and customer profitability , pricing, costs and margin performance Assisting with stock, working capital and cost-control analysis to support improved cash flow and operational efficiency Supporting capital expenditure proposals, investment appraisals, business cases and scenario modelling Developing financial models to assess the impact of cost changes, production volumes, pricing and operational decisions Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and controls through automation, systems development and process optimisation Presenting financial and commercial insights clearly to senior stakeholders, helping translate complex data into actionable recommendations The client is looking for: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, finalist or an experienced finance professional working towards qualification Previous experience within Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or a commercially focused analytical finance role Ideally, experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or other operational environment Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data A good understanding of cost accounting, margins, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Strong Excel skills, with experience using Power BI or other reporting/BI tools being advantageous Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence colleagues across the business A commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify the key drivers behind business performance and turn analysis into practical recommendations If you're a commercially focused finance professional looking to take the next step in your career within a successful manufacturing business , this could be an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you'll have genuine influence, broad exposure across the operation and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on profitability, performance and growth . INDFIN

Group Finance Manager Manchester (Hybrid) 80,000 - 90,000 + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare Global PLC Axon Moore are partnering with a global PLC in Manchester who are looking to add a Group Finance Manager to their team on a full time permanent basis. This would be suited to a technically strong ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who can take ownership of financial accounting and reporting across a portfolio of UK & international entities. This is a high-profile role within the Group Finance Leadership Team, providing an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong international financial reporting experience to lead a sizeable team and influence financial processes across a complex, multi-entity environment. Responsibilities include: Lead, coach and develop a sizeable team of accountants across multiple locations. Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial statements into the Group consolidation. Drive improvements to month-end close processes, with a focus on accelerating reporting timelines. Strengthen balance sheet review processes, identifying and communicating key financial risks and opportunities to senior leadership. Ensure compliance with IFRS , local GAAP requirements and relevant statutory reporting obligations. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and financial reporting packs across the European entities. Manage the Group audit and local statutory audits, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely resolution of audit queries. Maintain and continuously improve the Group's internal controls framework across key financial and operational processes. Support senior finance leadership on complex accounting matters, acquisitions, disposals and wider Group Finance projects. Ideal candidate: ACA/ACCA Qualified ideally from an audit backround Extensive financial accounting and reporting experience within an international or listed organisation . Strong knowledge of IFRS Proven experience managing and developing finance teams Excellent communication and influencing skills If you're a qualified accountant looking for a broader leadership role that combines technical accounting, international reporting, audit, controls and people leadership, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates MUST have experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central . We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join our client on an urgent temporary basis. This role has been created to support the finance team in the lead-up to year end, specifically to assist with a significant backlog of supplier invoices. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is immediately available and can quickly integrate into a fast-paced finance environment. Hybrid working is avaliable, currently the role will be 2 days a week in the office, but this can be discussed for the right candidate if you live further afield, and the client is willing to be highly flexible. Main duties: Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Managing invoice backlogs and ensuring timely completion ahead of year-end deadlines. Matching purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices. Resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries. Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve outstanding issues. Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts payable and administrative tasks. Candidate specification: Proven and recent Accounts Payable experience. Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Ability to process a high volume of invoices with excellent attention to detail. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Immediately available to start at short notice INDFIN

Axon Moore are supporting a well-established education organisation in the appointment of an Interim Finance Director. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic financial leadership, ensure robust financial management, and oversee key operational functions across the organisation. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: Leading the strategic and day-to-day financial management of the organisation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements Preparing annual budgets, long-term financial forecasts and monthly management accounts to support effective decision making Producing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, funding agreements and governance frameworks Providing financial advice and business partnering support to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors, including presenting at Finance & Risk Committee and Board meetings Leading and developing the Finance Team, ensuring effective financial controls, payroll oversight and efficient financial operations Managing procurement, contract management and value for money across key supplier relationships, including outsourced service contracts Leading the organisation's internal scrutiny programme, risk management processes and financial governance framework The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, budgeting and financial planning Experience operating within a regulated environment, ideally within education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop teams and influence senior stakeholders, Governors or Trustees Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to a non-financial audience This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and make a meaningful impact across the wider business. If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP. INDFIN

About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established, multi-site UK organisation that is investing heavily in its Business Systems function. As part of its continued growth and digital transformation, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Business Systems Application Development & Support Manager to lead the support, development and continuous improvement of its ERP platform and associated business applications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Systems professional who combines strong technical knowledge with people leadership and stakeholder management. You'll play a key role in ensuring business-critical systems remain reliable, secure and fit for purpose while driving continuous improvement across the organisation. The Role Reporting into the Head of Business Systems, you'll lead an established Application Development & Support team, working closely with operational departments, senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers to deliver enhancements, optimise business processes and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives. You'll oversee ERP support and development activities, manage application integrations, contribute to business change projects and help shape the future direction of the organisation's business systems landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the Application Development & Support team. Manage workloads, priorities and resource planning across the team. Oversee the support, configuration and continuous improvement of the ERP platform and associated business applications. Manage application enhancements from requirements gathering through to testing, deployment and post-implementation support. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions. Support ERP upgrades, deployments, integrations and data migration activities. Configure ERP modules, workflows, dashboards and business rules. Maintain system integrity, security, permissions and master data. Produce functional specifications and technical documentation. Monitor system performance and produce management reporting. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, automation and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and third-party suppliers. Ensure compliance with GDPR, governance and security standards. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to support future business improvements. About You You'll have previous experience leading Business Systems or ERP application support teams within a complex business environment and be comfortable balancing operational support with project delivery and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have experience with: Supporting and developing ERP or enterprise business systems. Leading and developing technical application support or development teams. SQL and relational databases. APIs, integrations and data exchange technologies. Power BI, SQL Reporting or other reporting solutions. Business process analysis and systems improvement. Managing third-party software vendors and implementation partners. Working across finance, purchasing, stock, logistics and operational business functions. Agile or modern project delivery methodologies. Experience within wholesale, distribution, manufacturing or other multi-site environments would be highly advantageous. What's in it for You? Join a business committed to investing in technology and digital transformation. Lead a skilled and collaborative Business Systems team. Play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise applications. Work on ERP enhancements, integrations and strategic business projects. Hybrid working with flexibility around project requirements. Excellent opportunity to make a real impact across a growing organisation. If you're an experienced Business Systems or ERP Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible role with regular interaction across the senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the business operates in line with key regulatory frameworks while providing pragmatic, commercial advice that supports business growth and protects customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad compliance agenda within a dynamic consumer-focused organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation's regulatory compliance framework. Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and PECR. Oversee compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). Provide guidance on ASA/CAP advertising standards. Develop and maintain fraud prevention controls and governance. Own the organisation's privacy framework, policies and procedures. Manage Subject Access Requests, data breaches and law enforcement requests. Advise stakeholders on privacy, consumer protection and regulatory risk. Support customer complaints and regulatory investigations. Build strong relationships with regulators including the ICO, Trading Standards and the ASA. Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Customer Services, IT, HR, Legal and Finance to embed compliance across the organisation. About You You'll be a commercially minded compliance professional with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based advice. You'll have: A minimum of five years' experience within a regulatory compliance role. Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and PECR. Experience of consumer protection legislation, including the DMCCA. Knowledge of ASA/CAP advertising regulations. Experience working directly with regulatory bodies. Understanding of fraud prevention and risk management frameworks. Experience managing regulatory investigations, complaints and high-risk issues. The ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial objectives. Desirable: Experience within a consumer-facing organisation. A professional compliance, legal or privacy qualification (ICA, CIPP/E or equivalent). What's on Offer Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) A high-profile role with real influence across the business The opportunity to shape and develop the compliance function A collaborative leadership team and a commercially focused environment If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you. INDBSO

Axon Moore are supporting a large international business based in West Yorkshire in the appointment of a Senior Group Finance Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Group Finance function, supporting senior leadership in delivering high-quality financial reporting, driving process improvements and ensuring robust financial governance across a complex international business. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: Delivery and execution of accurate Group consolidated financial and management reporting on a monthly basis Leading the annual Group budgeting process, including consolidation, analysis and reporting Managing Group statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS and supporting the external audit process Overseeing financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance for Head Office holding companies Supporting the implementation and development of financial reporting systems and driving reporting process improvements Business partnering with finance teams across multiple international entities, providing insight and challenge on business performance Managing and developing a small Group Finance team, supporting performance and professional development Producing insightful financial analysis and commentary to support executive decision-making Supporting ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of Group consolidations and IFRS reporting Previous experience within a Group Finance function in a complex international organisation Proven people management skills with the ability to develop and mentor team members Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the confidence to communicate across multiple functions and international locations A proactive approach with the ability to identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and processes This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business in a highly visible role, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence the continued development of the Group Finance function. If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP. INDFIN

Management Accountant Harrogate Hybrid 40,000 + Study Support + Excellent Benefits Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, private equity-backed business based in Harrogate. Following significant growth through both acquisition and organic expansion, the finance team is continuing to evolve, creating an exciting opportunity for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join the business. This is an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their experience in a commercially focused environment, gaining exposure across group reporting, business partnering and finance transformation. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the management accounts for a number of entities while supporting wider group reporting, budgeting and continuous improvement projects. This is a broad role offering excellent exposure and genuine career progression. Key responsibilities: Producing monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. Delivering meaningful variance analysis and performance commentary. Supporting the production of consolidated group reporting and board reporting packs. Business partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis. Preparing VAT returns, intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations. Supporting cash flow forecasting, year-end audit and financial compliance. Reviewing and improving finance processes and internal controls Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. We're looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive and keen to continue developing their finance career. You will ideally have: Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Experience preparing monthly management accounts. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Look-ups and working with large data sets. Experience working within an ERP system. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with non-finance stakeholders. A naturally inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive to improve processes. Salary and benefits: Salary of 35,000 - 40,000 , depending on experience. Full study support, including professional fees, study materials and study leave. Private medical insurance. Company pension. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Additional employee benefits including lifestyle discounts and well-being perks. Genuine opportunities for progression within a business experiencing sustained growth and investment. INDFIN

Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing business based in Stockport to recruit a Credit Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking business in a role that is integral to the finance function and the overall success of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring sales are converted into cash efficiently by maintaining an accurate sales ledger, raising invoices, managing customer accounts and supporting cash flow forecasting. This position offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team. This is a sole role, the business is really flexible around hybrid working and working hours. Location: Stockport + Hybrid & Flexibility Salary: 28,000 - 32000 Key responsibilities: Generate accurate sales invoices from multiple operational systems. Monitor and allocate incoming payments. Manage customer accounts, credit limits and outstanding balances. Support cash flow forecasting by tracking incoming receipts. Chase overdue payments and build strong relationships with customers. Resolve invoice queries and account discrepancies promptly. Maintain accurate customer account information. Produce regular sales ledger and performance reports. Assist with rebate calculations, accruals and reconciliations. Ensure billing activities are completed accurately and on time. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls. Person specification: A minimum of 2 years' experience within Credit Control or Sales Ledger. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities. A passion for continuous improvement and process efficiency.