Ian Leech professional recruitment

My client is a highly successful and acquisitive business operating in a fast-paced, dynamic sector. The business continues to expand and launch new products leading to the requirement for commercial financial input and insight. Specific areas of responsibility and influence will include: Business partnering with departments including Sales, Marketing, and Professional Services to deliver financial support and insight; Providing the Senior Management and Executive Management Teams with monthly analysis of financial data allowing them to understand business trends to inform decision making Leading forecasting processes including annual budget, in-year forecasts, and long-range planning Gathering and cleansing large data sets and using these to produce detailed and meaningful analysis of customers and products Driving improvements in business reporting and supporting the further implementation of group-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards Providing insight, direction, and analysis on a number of key projects across the next 12-18 months The role will suit a Qualified Accountant (or equivalent), with strong Excel skills and the ability to liaise closely with all disciplines and to interprete information and provide genuine commercial insight. The role offers an opportunity to join a rapidly developing business in a high-profile role and to obtain excellent exposure to senior management and decision makers. The company is operating a hybrid working model

Private equity backed business operating in a lucrative, complex market niche. The business is presenting a disruptive offerering to the market and has a well developed product and service range. The business is now poised for future growth and development and is looking to appoint a Finance Director to take full responsibility for all aspects of financial planning and reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ongoing liaison with 3rd party representatives. You will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in a private equity backed business. You will offer both commercial and business "nouse" along with the technical experience to guarantee integrity and confidence in the numbers. Superb opportunity to join the business at a key development stage.

My client is a B2C organisation operating in a complex, niche sector. They now wish to appoint a Financial Accountant working closely with the Group Financial Controller. Specific responsibilities will include: Lead external reporting and audit execution across the UK, US, and Ireland, including coordination and preparation of audit deliverables (statutory, tax packs), management of PBC lists, and sample requests. Own year-end statutory consolidation, including consolidation adjustments, eliminations, disclosures, and preparation of draft financial statements. Act as day-to-day ISAE 3402 audit lead, overseeing evidence collection, walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation documentation. Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns (UK, IE, DE, CA; monthly, quarterly, annual), ensuring reconciliation to the general ledger and providing technical guidance as required. Compile, validate, and file Intrastat and VIES reports for Ireland. Execute month-end close activities, including group balance sheet substantiation, cash flow preparation, intercompany reconciliations, documented balance sheet reviews, and revenue recognition reporting in line with internal policies. Maintain the fixed asset register, managing additions, disposals, reconciliations, depreciation, and reviews of useful lives and impairments. Oversee treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, payment processing with appropriate controls, corporate credit card administration, postings, and reconciliations. Coordinate credit control activities to align cash collection efforts with ledger status. Prepare departmental management reporting packs, including variance analysis and stakeholder commentary. Collaborate with AP and commercial finance teams to ensure data accuracy and timely recovery of project costs. Identify control and process gaps, implement improvements and automation initiatives, enhance ERP system capabilities, update SOPs, lead and develop direct reports, and deputise for the Finance Manager as required. What You'll Need: A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred, and/or equivalent professional experience 3-5 years of progressive finance experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, audit coordination, and statutory or management reporting Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience (QBE) Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system Strong computer literacy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders