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Sewell Wallis is pleased to be representing a rapidly growing Sheffield based business, who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team, based in the heart of South Yorkshire. This is a newly developed Management Accountant role within the business and the successful candidate will play in integral role in the continued growth of the company. The role will have a particular analytic focus and there will also be elements of business partnering across all levels. What will you be doing? Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. Support month end and year end closing activities. Assist with budgeting and forecasting. Provide financial analysis to key stakeholders within the business. Collaborate with management to provide clear, actionable financial insights. Contribute to process improvements and system developments to enhance efficiency. Provide support to other members of the finance team. What skills will you need? As a Management Accountant, you'll need to be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified or equivalent QBE Experience in a similar role Strong analytical, organisational and problem solving skills. Able to work on your own initiative, independently and collaboratively What's on offer? Genuine progression opportunities Flexible working hours Wellness programmes and Gym Memberships Childcare vouchers/assistance Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Role: Interim Finance Business Partner Location: Midlands- Hybrid Type: Temp - 6 months - Public Sector Hours: Full Time Salary: 350- 550 per day (inside IR35) Vivid Resourcing are looking for an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner for a Local Authority in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to contribute strategic financial guidance and insight during a time of organisational transformation. Key responsibilities: Provide financial analysis and business partnering support to senior leaders across the organisation Lead on management reporting, budgeting and forecasting for key directorates Support the development of financial strategies that align with organisational objectives Deliver accurate and timely management information to support effective decision-making Lead the annual budget-setting process and ensure robust monitoring throughout the year Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Promote continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and reporting Key skills: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong experience in a Finance Business Partner or senior management accounting role Previous experience working within the public or not-for-profit sector Proven track record of providing financial advice and challenging senior stakeholders Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Excellent communication and influencing skills Able to work autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us, be part of more. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is . We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your role: We're looking for a strategically minded finance professional to join our high-profile Group FP&A team - part of the wider Group Finance function. This team sits at the centre of the organisation, delivering deep insights into business performance that drive smarter, faster decision-making across the Group. Our vision is to be a centre of excellence: a high-performing, engaged team of skilled professionals who are trusted partners to stakeholders and an aspirational place to work. We achieve this through streamlined, value-driven processes that harness accurate data and deliver actionable insights, while championing best practice across our business unit FP&A teams. We're seeking individuals with strong experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and finance partnering, who bring a curious mindset, a passion for performance, and the ability to turn data into meaningful insight. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy influencing strategic outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Location: The successful person would be required to commute to our head office in Windsor (SL4 5GD) circa 3 times per week. Responsibilities of the role: Take ownership of and drive continuous improvement across core Group FP&A processes (such as monthly results, investment reporting, planning, forecasting, strategic planning, Interims, Prelims etc), collaborating effectively with stakeholders to meet tight deadlines Review and report on business performance regularly, comparing against prior year, Group Annual Plan and latest view, partnering with the business to analyse financial and operational (value driver) variances Monitor and report on Group Risks & Opportunities, clearly articulating key drivers and actionable insights Prepare clear, concise and impactful performance reporting for key stakeholders, including the Centrica Board and Centrica Leadership Team Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Business Units and Finance to enable a thorough understanding of business performance, drivers and processes Support the wider Business Unit FP&A finance teams in driving operational excellence and best practice. Act as a champion for technology and automation, enabling improved efficiency and enhanced insight Carry out bespoke analysis to support business decision-making and strategic initiatives Here's what we're looking for: Proven experience in finance partnering and FP&A within a large, complex organisation Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to proactively build positive, effective working relationships and influence key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes Highly organised with strong attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality outputs Advanced critical thinking and analytical capabilities; able to distil complex financial analysis and synthesise data into clear, concise, driver-led insights Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident in preparing and delivering presentations that clearly articulate business performance to all levels, including Board and Executive Committee A continuous improvement mindset; actively seeks opportunities to challenge the status quo, drive change and unlock value Strong analytical proficiency, ideally with hands-on experience using Microsoft tools such as Power BI and Power Query, and working with large datasets to build financial models and extract insights Naturally curious and inquisitive, with a mindset geared towards understanding performance drivers and business dynamics Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to stay focused and meet tight deadlines Why should you apply? We're not a perfect place - but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we're a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

3-6 month interim finance role Interim Finance Business Partner - Retail/E-commerce - Bristol (Hybrid)Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Duration: 3-6 months Day Rate: Competitive, inside IR35 Contact: Charlie Maidment -Hays Bristol Interim Senior Finance Team About the business: This well-known consumer brand with a strong digital presence and ambitious growth plans, the business is investing heavily in its tech and commercial capabilities. The culture is fast-paced, creative, and collaborative-perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with passionate, forward-thinking teams. The Role: As Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting the trading and finance teams with insightful analysis and robust reporting. You'll be responsible for weekly and monthly performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and business partnering across both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: •Support planning cycles including budgets, forecasts, and weekly KPI targets •Prepare reporting packs for review meetings and trading teams •Deliver daily/weekly insights to drive commercial actions •Own month-end reporting: journal processing, reconciliations, variance analysis •Manage income and aged debt processes •Oversee capex budgets and quarterly stakeholder reviews •Business partner with senior stakeholders across finance and trading •Ad hoc modelling and analysis of offers, promotions, and trading performance •Support audit and ensure clean cut-off at half-year and year-end What We're Looking For: •Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) •Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset •Experience in retail, e-commerce, or fast-paced consumer environments •Advanced Excel skills and confidence in data modelling •Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working under pressure •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills If you're available immediately or coming free soon, and this sounds like a good fit, please reach out directly to Charlie Maidment at Hays Bristol Interim Senior Finance Team: #

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded IFRS16 Project Accountant to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a 3-month Contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Project Accountant with strong technical expertise in lease accounting and financial reporting to take ownership of a high-profile project. The role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working autonomously, and has a proactive, hands-on approach. What will you be doing? Leading the end-to-end delivery of IFRS16 compliance across the group. Managing the monthly close cycle for lease accounting, including journal preparation, reconciliations, and disclosures. Producing accurate and timely financial reports and supporting analysis. Partnering with stakeholders across the organisation and engaging with key clients. Driving process improvements and identifying opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency. Supporting audit and compliance requirements related to lease accounting. What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge. In-depth understanding of IFRS 16 and experience applying it in a commercial setting. Experience working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Strong analytical skills and confident in using financial reporting tools. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to build relationships across all levels. Self-starter with a can-do attitude and the ability to think outside the box. Experience with US-GAAP is desirable but not essential. Experience of IFRS 16 within not-for-profit organisations What's on offer? Salary of 60,000- 65,000 Be a part of a meaningful organisation Apply below or contact Jenny for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Sewell Wallis is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected charity based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for an ongoing contract. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial performance. The successful Head of Financial Planning & Analysis candidate will be based at the organisation's Sheffield headquarters, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will lead a finance team of 20, including five direct reports, and take ownership of all FP&A activity, including forecasting, budgeting, pricing strategy, and financial modelling. You will also play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the charity. What will you be doing? Lead, manage and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee the full financial planning and analysis cycle, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary on financial performance. Conduct detailed risk and opportunity assessments, providing strategic insight to support resource allocation and investment decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and the Executive Team, to evaluate business cases and support strategic initiatives. Lead the development of commercial pricing models and service scheduling strategies to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Analyse overhead structures and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and improved financial control. Ensure financial data is translated into actionable insights that inform decision-making across the organisation. What skills are we looking for? Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a senior FP&A or commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or multi-service organisation. Strong analytical skills with a track record of evaluating business cases and identifying financial risks and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Experience in leading and developing finance teams. Proficient in overhead cost analysis and financial modelling. What's on offer? Competitive salary: 70,000 - 90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service. Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave. 8% matched pension scheme. Hybrid working arrangement. Send us your CV below, or contact Jenny Goodson for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Interim Commercial Finance Manager - Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid) Duration: Interim Contract, circa 300- 325p/day (Inside) Location: Hemel Hempstead (3 days per week in office) Start: Immediate / Short Notice We're looking for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join our client's team on an interim basis, supporting key commercial decision-making and driving financial performance across the business. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role suited to a finance professional with strong business partnering skills and a background in consumer-facing industries (FMCG, retail, e-commerce, or similar). Key Responsibilities: Partner with commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge on trading performance, pricing, promotions, and profitability. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting for key business units. Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. Support strategic initiatives and scenario planning to drive growth and margin improvement. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and commercial decision-making. About You: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience in a commercial finance role within a consumer-focused business. Strong analytical and modelling skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels. Available at short notice and able to hit the ground running in a dynamic environment. What's on Offer: Competitive day rate / FTC package. Hybrid working - typically 3 days in Hemel Hempstead office. Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, commercially driven business. If you're a commercially minded finance professional looking for your next interim challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a number of Senior Strategic Buyers for a 24 months contract based in Derby. Please note this position is going to be hybrid. Job description - the role Purpose of the role: In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of creating our procurement strategies, selecting top tier suppliers, negotiating optimal deals, finalising contracts, and managing the contracts to ensure a high performing supply chain which is vital to our business performance and overall success. What you'll do: Developing and leading sourcing activities from proposal to contract signature, to include negotiation, performing cost analysis by creating Total Cost or Acquisition/ Product Cost Lifecycle Models, and building business cases to select high performing suppliers that meet the client's cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives. Leading contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimise terms. Managing the process of Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience. Working with the relevant functions and stakeholders to lead and contribute to building and maintaining category strategies within the designated category to draw value for the client, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies. Managing supplier relationships and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues. The skills you'll need: A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification Experience of working as a Senior Strategic Buyer Regulated or complex industry Demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing Managing supplier relationships and in-contract supplier management. You will need to have an understanding of risk management and building a resilient supply chain. Proven track record of successful negotiations, coupled with strong commercial and financial skills with an understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycles and associated levers/analytics. Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company. Passion to drive change and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating digital awareness and analytical capability. Experience of reviewing and drafting contracts. Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

We are seeking a Research Grants Administrator to join a leading London University on an interim contract. This role will join a busy post award department and will focus on reconciliations. Key responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of research grants - oversee awards from activation to closure, ensuring accurate financial management and compliance. Monitor and reconcile grant finances - track expenditure, check eligibility of costs, and ensure budgets align with funder and university requirements. Ensure compliance - interpret and apply funder terms, university policies, and audit requirements. Liaise with researchers and partners - provide advice, resolve issues, and support academics in managing their research funding effectively. Experience required: Experience working in a post award grant management role Confident completing reconciliations Position: Research Grants Administrator Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 (paid on an hourly rate equivalent) Duration: 2 months Location: London Hybrid working: 4 days working from home, 1 day in the office This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International, the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Lead, Management Accountant on a permanent, part-time (2 days per week) basis. Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. As the independent voice for consumers worldwide, it works with Members and partners to advocate for safer, fairer, and more sustainable markets, from energy to digital goods, from food systems to circular economy solutions. The purpose of the role is focused on generating and developing monthly management accounts information and providing insight and direction to the Director General and Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Organisation Development, you will play a key role across the business in improving data capture and managing reporting across the team. Please note, for this role you can be based remotely. Additionally, the salary on show is the FTE. As Lead, Management Accountant, you will: - Prepare monthly management accounts, including comparatives to budgets, trends and forecasts - Compile Balance sheet reconciliations - Prepare quarterly Project Income and Expenditure reports for Project Managers - Prepare interim/final financial Project reports for submission to Funders - Prepare quarterly VAT returns - Provide accurate and timely financial information to support the organisational financial strategy and decision-making process The successful applicant will: - Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role - Be Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or Part qualified on final stage - Have a strong understanding of charity accounting principles, including SORP - Have experience of managing financial ledgers, systems and processes - Have strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and the ability to manage large amounts of data - Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP! Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Finance Business Partner Your new company Hays are working with a large public services body whom provide a range of Accounting and Financial Services whom are seeking to appoint an interim Finance business partner. This role will be responsible for delivering financial management and financial accounting services to a range of internal and external stakeholders.This will be for a period of at least 6 months. This role will require someone with prior financial management experience and strong excel skills. Your new role The postholder will support the Senior Client Accountant in providing a range of financial and management accounting services and in year reporting to external customers. Preparation of year end financial accounts on behalf of external customers. Preparation of monthly management accounts for BSO external customers. This will include the production of regular, meaningful financial analysis reports to facilitate effective budgetary control. The postholder will review and report on the monthly financial services database and prepare in year customer assurance reports. Preparation of customer monitoring returns for DoH. Updating and monitoring customer action plans. Assisting with the annual budget setting process for customers, making recommendations for changes to the budget setting policy. Assisting in the production of meaningful income and expenditure information to customers. The post-holder will assist customers in undertaking the financial aspects of budget setting, service re-profiling, service developments/retractions and other ad-hoc financial costings as required. Through the variance analysis process assist the customer in producing meaningful forecasts of year end outturn, developing strategies for achieving breakeven and managing associated risks. Ensure appropriate accounting procedures are adhered to. Assisting in the preparation and update of finance service level agreements. Contribute to the promotion of a culture of continuous service improvement amongst staff, encouraging participation and that of customers in reviewing and modernizing current services and in-service development. Liaise with internal and external audit on matters relating to financial management and accounting services for customers as appropriate. What you'll need to succeed Part qualified Accountant having completed the foundation level of professional Accountancy examinations with one of the six professional accounting institutes (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, CIMA or ICAI). Have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in an accounting / finance role. Please note, this should include a minimum of 1 years' experience within a financial management / management accounts role, which should include experience in regular budgetary reporting to budget managers, provision of support to budget holders and annual budget build. What you'll get in return What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Ongoing Temporary Management Accountant job in Ipswich paying circa £45,000 - £50,000+ Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a nationally recognised, multi-site organisation based in Ipswich which is renowned for their values-driven culture and operational excellence who are looking for a temporary management accountant for at least a 4-month period to focus on their balance sheet. Your new role We are currently seeking a qualified or nearly qualified Management Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) for an interim opportunity within their dynamic finance team. This role is ideally suited to a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong track record in balance sheet reconciliations, as the primary focus will be on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the balance sheet across multiple entities. You will be tasked with cash and intercompany reconciliations, ensure robust accrual and cut-off controls at month-end are in place, take ownership of critical balance sheet schedules, and reduce spreadsheet risk by standardising templates or using reconciliation tools. Working in the Management Accountant team, you will produce key reports on ageing analyses, and a clear remediation timetable for reconciling items. Working Monday to Friday, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end close processes, managing accruals and prepayments, reconciling cash transactions, and liaising with operational teams to maintain financial accuracy. What you'll need to succeed You will be immediately available and have advanced Excel skills, along with experience working within a multi-level commercial business and able to undertake extensive balance sheet reconciliations to ensure that a correctly reconciled balance sheet can produce reliable financial statements that support confident strategic business decisions for the organisation as well as allowing accurate performance measurement, and credible external reporting. What you'll get in return As explained, this is an interim Management Accountant role for a period of at least 4 months, and you will be paid weekly based on a salary of circa £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience. This will be an office-based role in Ipswich with the opportunity to work 1 or 2 days from home after a qualifying period. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Interim Head of Finance for a 3-6 month assignment for a West Midlands-based organisation Your new company I am supporting a public sector organisation based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance on a temporary 3-6 month assignment. The organisation provides children's social care services. Your new role Head of Finance (Finance Business Partnering) to manage a team of 2 Finance Business Partners to support the stakeholders with the budgets and budget monitoring. Duties will include : Overseeing all financial transactions, accounting matters and cash flow management Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports, including annual accounts and management information, providing narrative Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and statutory requirements and internal policies identifying areas of risk Identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve financial deficiencies Experience required: Proven experience in public sector finance, ideally within local government and, in particular, children's social care or adult social care What you'll need to succeed A qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach What you'll get in return The role is paying £550 p/day. There will be a handover with the outgoing Head of Finance. Hybrid 2/3 days per week in the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Location: Birmingham City Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid - on-site every Wednesday Are you a skilled Finance Business Partner with experience across both the public and private sectors? I'm supporting a public sector organisation in Birmingham to recruit an Interim FBP who can bring strong commercial insight and strategic thinking to the team. This role involves supporting stakeholders across a mix of capital and revenue budgets. Whether you're fully qualified or QBE, your ability to drive continuous improvement and benchmark performance against local and national standards will be key. As a trusted advisor, you'll lead within your specialist area, identifying commercial, partnership, and enabling opportunities, while helping to foster a culture of excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead the finance business partner service within designated Directorates, providing objective advice and financial analysis. Act as a lead financial advisor on complex business appraisals, change initiatives, and commissioning strategies. Collaborate with Directorate Management Teams to embed financial planning into strategic decision-making and business outcomes. Present options to solve problems and exploit opportunities, including commercial and enabling ones. ? Requirements: A strong understanding of local government finance and financial systems, would be beneficial. Extensive experience delivering high-quality finance services within constrained financial environments. Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders. Solid grasp of business processes and governance, with experience in financial planning, control, and reporting. Apply now by sending your updated CV. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vital public service role. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About the Company A well respected and growing family-run business based in North Yorkshire are on the hunt for a Finance Manager to strengthen financial controls and modernise their systems. You will help to deliver key process improvements, reporting enhancements, and systems integrations. This is a hands-on, impactful project working directly with the leadership team perfect for someone who enjoys improving processes, implementing best practices, and seeing tangible results. The Opportunity We re looking for a qualified or highly experienced Finance Manager with advanced Xero expertise to take ownership of the finance department. You ll review and refine the financial systems, streamline month-end reporting, and set up practical workflows using Office 365, ensuring everything is well-documented and easy for the internal team to maintain. You ll be supported by the leadership team and external consultants, but this role will suit someone who thrives in an autonomous, problem-solving environment. What You ll Be Doing Enhance financial systems optimise Xero configurations, refine the Chart of Accounts, and create segmented reporting for different business units. Improve efficiency design and implement streamlined month-end and reporting processes. Policy & compliance develop a depreciation policy, update the fixed asset register, and ensure best-practice compliance. Automation & integrations link Xero with Office 365, Stora, and other tools to reduce manual work. Reporting & analysis create clear, customised management reports and dashboards (P&L, cashflow, KPIs). Training & knowledge transfer deliver training sessions, user guides, and simple step-by-step documentation for the in-house team. Full month-end process, creating management accounts with strong commentary to help enable the owners to make good commercial decisions. Cashflow forecasting. Managing payments to suppliers. Processing quarterly VAT returns & corporation tax. Produce monthly accruals & prepayments. What We re Looking For Essential: Proven experience at a similar level - Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller. Strong understanding of month-end processes, reporting, and reconciliations Advanced skills in Excel and Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook) Hands-on, practical approach able to deliver real improvements quickly Desirable: Expert user of Xero accounting software Experience in agriculture, construction, or plant hire industries Familiarity with CIN7 Omni, VisionWeb, or Stora Previous interim, project, or systems implementation experience What s In It for You The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business Autonomy to shape and improve systems from the ground up A supportive, down-to-earth working environment Apply now or contact Becki Moore at Westmoore Recruitment for more information. Westmoore Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with the employer and are acting in the capacity of an employment agency for this permanent recruitment.

Interim Group Finance Manager Location: South Birmingham (Hybrid flexibility) Duration: 3 4 months (potential to extend) Day rate: £(Apply online only) A well-established UK group within the construction and property sector is seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support the Group Finance team through year-end and improvement projects. Key focus areas: Completion of FY25 accounts and preparation of statutory financial statements. Month-end reporting and supporting the upcoming FY26 budget cycle. Strengthening financial controls, including balance sheet reviews and expense reporting. Driving process improvements and efficiency across the finance function. Providing business partnering and insight to key stakeholders. Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Strong experience in year-end, statutory reporting, and group consolidations. Hands-on, detail-oriented and confident in a busy, changing environment. Excellent Excel and communication skills. Experience in Construction and Property sector.

About the Company A well respected and growing family-run business based in North Yorkshire are on the hunt for an interim Accountant to strengthen financial controls and modernise their systems. You will help to deliver key process improvements, reporting enhancements, and systems integrations. This is a hands-on, impactful project working directly with the leadership team perfect for someone who enjoys improving processes, implementing best practices, and seeing tangible results. We are also recruiting this role on a permanent basis. The Opportunity We re looking for a qualified or highly experienced Accountant with advanced Xero expertise to take ownership of a 3-month finance improvement project. You ll review and refine the financial systems, streamline month-end reporting, and set up practical workflows using Office 365, ensuring everything is well-documented and easy for the internal team to maintain. You ll be supported by the leadership team and external consultants, but this role will suit someone who thrives in an autonomous, problem-solving environment. What You ll Be Doing Enhance financial systems optimise Xero configurations, refine the Chart of Accounts, and create segmented reporting for different business units. Improve efficiency design and implement streamlined month-end and reporting processes. Policy & compliance develop a depreciation policy, update the fixed asset register, and ensure best-practice compliance. Automation & integrations link Xero with Office 365, Stora, and other tools to reduce manual work. Reporting & analysis create clear, customised management reports and dashboards (P&L, cashflow, KPIs). Training & knowledge transfer deliver training sessions, user guides, and simple step-by-step documentation for the in-house team. What We re Looking For Essential: Proven experience at a similar level Strong understanding of month-end processes, reporting, and reconciliations Advanced skills in Excel and Office 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook) Hands-on, practical approach able to deliver real improvements quickly Desirable: Expert user of Xero accounting software Experience in agriculture, construction, or plant hire industries Familiarity with CIN7 Omni, VisionWeb, or Stora Previous interim, project, or systems implementation experience What s In It for You The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business Autonomy to shape and improve systems from the ground up A supportive, down-to-earth working environment Flexibility around days and working patterns Potential for contract extension based on project success and a permanent job Contract Details Contract: 3 months initially (with possible extension to 6 months) Days: 3 5 days per week Start Date: ASAP Apply now or contact Becki Moore at Westmoore Recruitment for more information. Westmoore Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with the employer and are acting in the capacity of an employment agency for this permanent recruitment.