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Your new company You will be joining a well-established group based in Bangor, Co. Down, employing staff across multiple sites, with additional international operations. The business operates across several sectors, supplying a diverse customer base across global markets. Your new role As a Newly Qualified Accountant, you will join a growing finance team in an office based role in Bangor, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. You will play a key role in producing accurate financial information to support month end and year end processes, statutory reporting and commercial decision making.This role is ideally suited to a recently qualified accountant seeking to build strong commercial and technical experience within an industry environment. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Assisting with year end and external audit processes Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data Contributing to finance process improvements and efficiency initiatives Providing financial support and advice to non finance departments Assisting with grant funding applications Assisting with HMRC audits and statutory reporting requirements Preparing financial information for US statutory filings Developing effective working relationships across the business This is a full time, office based role, working 35 hours per week with a flexible working hours policy in place.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or at final stage) Recently trained within practice or industry Experienced in month end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations Knowledgeable in financial reporting and internal controls Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail A confident communicator with the ability to engage non finance stakeholders Strong in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications Desirable experience includes: Use of ERP systems Exposure to US business or international reporting Previous team supervision or mentoring experience What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive benefits package, including: Flexible working hours Employee discount and reward schemes Staff discount scheme Increased annual leave with length of service Onsite electric vehicle charging Secure, free onsite parking What you need to do nowIf 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. 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

Regional Finance Business Partner Derbyshire - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time. £50,000 - £58,000 SF Recruitment are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a fantastic organisation in Derbyshire. This position involves working as a senior finance partner across multiple sites, supporting leadership teams with strategic financial insight and guidance. The strong technical accountant with the ability to influence & partner with senior stakeholders across a large trust. This opportunity would suit someone with has experience within a similar position, environment, or industry. You will have strong communication skills & be able to translate complex financial data & support / challenge senior leaders across the organisation. The position offers hybrid working but travel to local sites is required. Key responsibilities include: - Leading financial planning, including multi-year budgeting and forecasting - Providing clear, practical financial advice to support school improvement priorities - Ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and value for money - Supporting senior leaders to understand the financial impact of decisions - Promoting consistency and continuous improvement in financial systems and processes About You - Be a part or newly -qualified accountant or have equivalent experience - Full driving license - Ideally have experience in a multi-site or education setting - Be able to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights - Feel confident both supporting and constructively challenging senior leaders - Be well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines - Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to improving processes and outcomes

Finance Business Partner Lutterworth (Travel required) £55,000 + bonus 3 Days office / 2 from home The Opportunity: This is a chance to join a growing Group Finance function at a key point in its development. Supporting a large, multi-entity organisation, you'll work across central functions including IT, HR, Commercial, Marketing and Property, helping bring greater visibility and control to a significant cost base. The business is currently going through a period of transformation, with a focus on improving processes, systems, and how investment decisions are made. You'll play a hands-on role in partnering with stakeholders, shaping business cases, and helping ensure projects deliver real value - making this a great opportunity for someone who wants to step into a more commercially focused, forward-looking role. What You'll Be Doing Partner with stakeholders across the business to support decision-making Review and challenge investment proposals and business cases Help build a consistent approach to investment control and project tracking Support budgeting and forecasting, ensuring projects are accurately reflected Deliver clear, insight-led management reporting Work closely with project teams on transformation initiatives Support procurement and tender activity where needed What They're Looking For Newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Background in management or cost accounting Strong Excel and analytical skills Comfortable working with stakeholders and asking questions Curious, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment Exposure to business cases or projects is a plus The Details £55,000 + 10% bonus Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 from home At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Your new company Hays are currently partnered exclusively with a specialist manufacturing business, who are one of the leading brands in their market, to recruit their new Finance Director & General Manager. This company is a family-owned and operated business that has built a strong reputation on delivery, quality and innovation. The company is entering into a significant and accelerated growth phase, driven by investment and is looking to expand its offering and capacity. This role will be pivotal in the leadership of that growth and be instrumental in the development of operations. Your new role You will report directly to the owners of the business and oversee the senior leadership team. You will work with the various Heads of departments to identify areas of continuous improvement, develop commercial, financial and operational goals, and drive the outcomes of those decisions. The role will be 100% office based between 2 sites in South Norfolk (4 days) and Lincolnshire (1 day). Leadership Context Acts as the day - to - day leadership anchor within the business Drives accountability and execution across all functions Connects Managing Director direction to delivery Your responsibilities will include:Financial Performance & Commercial Control Lead and oversee the Finance function (reporting to the GM), with full accountability for overall P&L performance. Maintain a strong focus on margin, cost control, and cash discipline In conjunction with the Head of Finance, bring rigour and consistency to financial reporting and operational KPI tracking. Ensure financial insight is embedded in operational and commercial decision - making Ensure clear ownership of financial performance across functions, not just within Finance Challenge performance where required -this role demands commercial rigour alongside strong operational understanding. Systems, Structure & Process Partner with the Managing Director to lead the full adoption and effective use of a new system as the core operating platform across all departments. Drive alignment in how systems are used across the business, eliminating duplication, manual work, and disconnected processes Ensure the business operates in a joined - up system environment, reducing reliance on manual workarounds Develop and deliver a systems and process strategy that supports growth without adding unnecessary complexity Strengthen reporting, communication, and management cadence Build scalable systems that support efficiency, control, and performance People & Culture Leadership Be a visible, high - energy leadership presence across both sites Build trust and credibility at all levels Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and delivery Develop leadership capability across site and functional teams Maintain the strengths of each site's culture while strengthening overall cohesion Operational Leadership Partner with the Managing Directors, Heads of Functions, Site and Plant Managers to drive manufacturing performance across both sites. Drive pace and discipline in performance management, ensuring issues are surfaced, owned, and resolved quickly. Establish clear operational standards and ensure consistent execution across both sites Support site leadership teams to improve output, efficiency, and cost control through challenge, support, and shared best practice. Leverage group scale in procurement, supplier management, and cost control to improve performance Champion continuous improvement, ensuring ideas and efficiencies move across sites -not remain isolated People & Culture Leadership Be a visible, high - energy leadership presence across both sites Build trust and credibility at all levels Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and delivery Develop leadership capability across site and functional teams Maintain the strengths of each site's culture while strengthening overall cohesion Growth & Business Delivery Drive momentum behind the next phase of growth, particularly at the Lound site Ensure successful ramp - up and integration of the new carousel facility Identify and remove constraints to growth -operational, structural, or cultural Support commercial teams in aligning capacity with demand What you'll need to succeed You will: Be a fully qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen. Have a proven track record of delivering systems change, streamlining and efficiency Be able to connect operational change to financial outcomes Be comfortable making tough, commercially driven decisions Have strong experience operating in a demanding and fast-paced manufacturing environment Be comfortable working with factory operations on the shop floor and in meetings to effectively business partner. Possess exemplary stakeholder management skills, being able to communicate and influence others to achieve common goals Be able to build trust with colleagues at all levels. What you'll get in return This role offers a highly competitive salary of c (phone number removed) + company car, pension and 31 days annual leave as standard. This is an office-based role - primarily at their South Norfolk location but with travel required to Lincolnshire to work closely with the newly created operation. 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Some roles are built for someone who already knows every corner of the map. This isn't one of them. This is a role for a recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who's ready to step into a broad, hands-on finance environment and grow into something bigger than day one expectations. You won't be dropped into a narrow silo. Instead, you'll join a UK Head Office finance team for a global corporate business where the work is varied, evolving, and genuinely interesting, with exposure across all areas of UK accounting and involvement in key projects that shape how the business operates. The Role You'll support and develop across a wide spectrum of finance responsibilities, including: Core UK accounting and reporting activities Month-end and management accounts support Financial controls and process improvement Involvement in cross-functional and group-level projects Exposure to wider business initiatives across a global organisation This is very much a "learn by doing, grow by contributing" environment, where curiosity is valued as highly as technical ability. What We're Looking For Recently qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) Strong grounding from practice or early industry experience (mid-tier or similar backgrounds very welcome) Someone who may not tick every technical box today, but is eager to build on solid fundamentals A proactive mindset with a genuine appetite to learn, ask questions, and get stuck in Comfortable working in a varied role where priorities can shift and stretch Why This Role Stands Out A genuinely broad finance role, not a narrow specialist track Exposure to interesting projects beyond BAU accounting Opportunity to grow within a global corporate structure UK Head Office environment based in West Sussex A team that invests in development rather than expecting perfection on day one The Bigger Picture This is a stepping stone role with real depth. The kind of position where you build confidence fast, gain exposure across multiple areas of finance, and shape your next career move from a position of strength rather than limitation. If you're a newly qualified accountant who's more interested in growth than ticking every single box, this could be exactly the kind of environment where you'll thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice into industry . The role offers broad exposure to group financial reporting within a complex, multi-entity environment and provides a strong platform to build both technical and commercial capability . Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will gain hands-on experience across statutory reporting, audit, balance sheet control and group change activity, making this an ideal role for someone keen to accelerate their development outside practice. Key Responsibilities Statutory Reporting & Financial Accounting Prepare statutory financial statements for multiple subsidiary entities. Support the production of annual and interim group accounts, including drafting notes and preparing supporting schedules. Assist with technical accounting analysis and preparation of supporting papers. Maintain high-quality working papers to support statutory disclosures and audit requirements. Financial Control & Balance Sheet Management Take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely resolution of issues. Support improvements to financial systems, processes and reporting in line with evolving accounting standards. Contribute to strengthening internal controls and improving reporting efficiency. Audit, Compliance & Governance Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit schedules and responding to queries. Support the delivery of external audit processes and internal audit activity. Assist with the preparation of information for governance and committee reporting. Group Change & Integration Support financial accounting workstreams relating to group restructures and entity changes. Assist with acquisition integration activity, including accounting policy alignment, opening balance sheets and consolidation impacts. Prepare supporting documentation for acquisition and restructuring accounting entries. Collaboration & Development Work closely with colleagues across the finance team to ensure consistent application of accounting policies. Share technical updates and contribute to continuous improvement across reporting and processes. Key Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally from a practice background. Experience preparing statutory accounts and/or auditing complex or multi-entity groups. Strong technical grounding in financial reporting, with a desire to continue developing technical expertise. High attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. Well organised, able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal. Proactive, curious and keen to learn, with a genuine interest in stepping into an industry finance role At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

RECfinancial are partnering with a well-established £35 million turnover manufacturing and engineering business to recruit a Finance Manager based in Kettering. The role is commutable from Northampton, Market Harborough, Brixworth, Wellingborough, Corby and surrounding areas. Reporting to the CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a growing business. You will oversee monthly management accounts, ensure balance sheet integrity, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide financial insight to support decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting, while driving performance and identifying improvements. You will manage an Accounts Assistant responsible for transactional finance, allowing you to focus on analysis, reporting, and business partnering, while also supporting their development. This role suits a newly or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a project-based environment. Strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders are essential. This is a fully office-based role, offering 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and a highly competitive employer pension contribution. Salary: £60,000 £70,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. If you re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager role with strong commercial exposure in a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.

Regional Finance Business Partner Derbyshire - Hybrid Permanent - Full Time. £50,000 - £58,000 SF Recruitment are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a fantastic organisation in Derbyshire. This position involves working as a senior finance partner across multiple sites, supporting leadership teams with strategic financial insight and guidance. The strong technical accountant with the ability to influence & partner with senior stakeholders across a large trust. This opportunity would suit someone with has experience within a similar position, environment, or industry. You will have strong communication skills & be able to translate complex financial data & support / challenge senior leaders across the organisation. The position offers hybrid working but travel to local sites is required. Key responsibilities include: - Leading financial planning, including multi-year budgeting and forecasting - Providing clear, practical financial advice to support school improvement priorities - Ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and value for money - Supporting senior leaders to understand the financial impact of decisions - Promoting consistency and continuous improvement in financial systems and processes About You - Be a part or newly -qualified accountant or have equivalent experience - Full driving license - Ideally have experience in a multi-site or education setting - Be able to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights - Feel confident both supporting and constructively challenging senior leaders - Be well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines - Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to improving processes and outcomes

Interim Audit and Internal Controls Specialist needed for a hugely popular consumer brand. Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager and various other divisions, the successful candidate will be tasked with driving improvements across the controls and statutory audit division. My client is looking for a newly qualified candidate coming straight from a top 10 audit team! Key responsibilities - Build trusted relationships with various divisions to improve the control environment Assist with the planning of the controls testing timeline Create and implement key metrics to monitor ongoing performance of the controls within the tooling, identification of risks, non-compliance and areas of improvement Take the lead on Group and external audit engagement, managing audit risks, resources and timelines to ensure a robust and efficient Group and external audit process Monitoring of compliance and controls Act as a Business Partner to key stakeholders and highlight issues with existing processes Ad-hoc project work Candidate Requirements - Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or International Equivalent Previous experience with internal audit and controls Good knowledge of SOX Proficiency in Netsuite (ERP), Microsoft Office including Word, Powerpoint and Excel Proven ability to liaise with a number of stakeholders Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Finance Business Partner Lutterworth (Travel required) 55,000 + bonus 3 Days office / 2 from home The Opportunity: This is a chance to join a growing Group Finance function at a key point in its development. Supporting a large, multi-entity organisation, you'll work across central functions including IT, HR, Commercial, Marketing and Property, helping bring greater visibility and control to a significant cost base. The business is currently going through a period of transformation, with a focus on improving processes, systems, and how investment decisions are made. You'll play a hands-on role in partnering with stakeholders, shaping business cases, and helping ensure projects deliver real value - making this a great opportunity for someone who wants to step into a more commercially focused, forward-looking role. What You'll Be Doing Partner with stakeholders across the business to support decision-making Review and challenge investment proposals and business cases Help build a consistent approach to investment control and project tracking Support budgeting and forecasting, ensuring projects are accurately reflected Deliver clear, insight-led management reporting Work closely with project teams on transformation initiatives Support procurement and tender activity where needed What They're Looking For Newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Background in management or cost accounting Strong Excel and analytical skills Comfortable working with stakeholders and asking questions Curious, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment Exposure to business cases or projects is a plus The Details 55,000 + 10% bonus Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 from home At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

We re working with a South Manchester based fast growing, owner-managed services business to appoint a Management Accountant. With turnover already exceeding £100 million and continued expansion planned, this is a brilliant opportunity for a newly qualified or early post-qualified ( 2-3 years PQE) accountant looking to take real ownership in a dynamic, growing SME environment. This role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and wants to play a key part in shaping finance within a scaling business. The Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take full ownership of the month-end process across multiple entities, delivering accurate, insightful reporting and supporting strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of the month-end close and production of management accounts Preparation of detailed variance analysis with clear, commercially focused commentary Producing meaningful financial narratives to accompany monthly reporting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with the Head of Finance Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge Driving improvements in processes, controls, and reporting (particularly through Excel) About You: Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or 2 3 years post-qualified experience Background in a growing SME or fast-paced environment Proven ability to own and deliver a full month end management accounts process Advanced Excel skills Strong commercial awareness with the ability to add insight beyond the numbers Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders across the business Proactive, hands-on, and keen to develop within a high-growth business The Business: Owner-managed, entrepreneurial, and agile Collaborative, supportive finance team with excellent leadership Hybrid working: 4 days in the office 1 from home This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the chance to grow with a business on an exciting trajectory. We re open to candidates already in industry, as well as those in practice who have gained hands on management accounting experience and are confident owning the month-end process.

Accountant Location: Chester Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification level) Contract: Full-time, permanent Reports to: Manager / Senior Manager / Partner Role Overview We are looking to recruit an Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice based in Chester. The role will involve managing a portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, and supporting clients with their accounting and compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant, or an experienced practice-trained accountant, looking to develop their technical skills and progress within a supportive professional environment. Key Responsibilities Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Preparation and submission of corporation tax and personal tax returns Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a point of contact for day-to-day queries Reviewing bookkeeping records and preparing year-end journals Preparing management accounts where required Liaising with clients to gather information and resolve queries efficiently Supporting junior staff with technical queries and workload management as required Ensuring work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal procedures Meeting deadlines and maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Person Specification Essential: Previous experience working in an accountancy practice AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA / ACCA, or qualified by experience Strong understanding of UK accounting principles Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines Confident communicator with a professional approach to client service Desirable: Experience preparing accounts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses Exposure to cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage Some tax knowledge across corporation and personal tax Salary & Benefits Competitive salary in the region of £30,000 - £45,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Hybrid or flexible working options Support for professional qualifications and ongoing CPD Friendly, collaborative working environment with progression opportunities

Audit Senior - £43,000 - £50,000 DOE. Audit Senior - Company Summary Join a highly successful independent firm of accountants based in Manchester, known for its commitment to fostering a people-first culture. Due to continued growth and success, including new client acquisitions, they are looking to strengthen their established audit division with an experienced Audit Senior. The firm prides themselves on a low staff turnover by encouraging continuous development. You will be working on a wide range of businesses, typically ranging from £20m to £50m, alongside some larger corporates. The firm is one of the few independent practices in the city with no intentions of joining a consolidator, offering a supportive working environment and dedication to client and staff success and wellbeing. Their company policy offers Hybrid working (3/2) and flexi-time , which is becoming harder to find in todays market. Audit Senior - Description As an Audit Senior, you will play a crucial role in the audit team, initially focusing predominantly on audits. Once settled, you will have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of accounts clients. They are looking for someone who is hands-on with clients and fieldwork, with experience managing a team on-site. Audit Senior - Responsibilities Lead and execute audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. Manage and mentor a team of audit professionals on-site. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. Contribute to the continuous development and success of peers and juniors. Audit Senior - Benefits Competitive salary of £43k for newly qualified professionals, with increases dependent on post-qualification experience (PQE). 25 days holiday per year with the option to purchase more. Life cover and critical illness cover. Annual bonus Flexible working arrangements: work from home 2 days a week, with 3 days at clients or the office. Flexible day with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm, allowing for an early or late start. Audit Senior - Requirements Newly qualified ACA / ACCA with a strong background in audit. Experience managing a team on-site. Hands-on approach with clients and fieldwork. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me who is not already registered, as a thank you, you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000. Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specializes in permanent and contract practice assignments including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers

Finance Assistant Caerphilly area £30-34,000 pro rata very dep on experience An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join an International Manufacturing organisation in this newly created office based role Assist the Accountant in all aspects of the day to day accounts and financials, and support the sales and purchase ledger functions Provide cover for the Accountant during annual and other leave, including processing monthly payroll Accounts Administration Supplier & other payment processing Accruals and prepayments General Ledger reconciliation Stock valuation Assist with financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash flow forecasting Intercompany reconciliation Assist with quarterly & annual audit requirements. Experience of using Sagewill be an advantage The Finance Assistant is likely to be AAT or ACCA part Qualified and Financial assistance will be available to help you qualify This is a Part time role working 3-4 days per week and you must live in or near South Wales You must have the permanent right to work in the UK You must have a minimum of 3 years + experience in an Accounting role As this is a development role, the role will be defined over time with training as required Travel to work from Blackwood,Pontypridd,Caerphilly,Cardiff,Newport, Cwmbran, Aberdare

Fin Search are recruiting a Finance Manager on a permanent basis for a well performing SME based in Boroughbridge. The role is easily commutable from York, Harrogate and Thirsk and Ripon with excellent motorway access. This is a newly created role due to continued growth of the business. The business will consider someone on a full time or 3 or 4 day a week basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial professional looking for a hands on and varied role with a growing SME with an opportunity to add real value. As Finance Manager, this role will contribute significantly to the company's growth journey, ensuring robust financial control and reporting. Duties will include, however are not limited to, taking full responsibility for the production, accuracy and presentation of the monthly management accounts pack, variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, weekly cashflow forecasting, maintain a rolling forecast to include P&L and Balance Sheet, stock and project profitability analysis, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns and review payroll processes. The successful candidate will: Be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified/part qualified Have worked in a relevant management accountant or finance manager role previously, ideally with a SME environment Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Have strong Excel skills 50,000 - 55,000 + 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) + pension scheme + free on site parking

Risk & Internal Controls Accountant Middlesbrough An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant (ACCA or ACA) working in a newly created role for an leading business in Teesside. Your duties and responsibilities will include: Working with the ERP project team and the finance team to ensure that all key processes and controls within the finance function are fully documented and maintained with appropriate document management as the business transition to a new ERP. Lead the internal controls design and effectiveness reviews, including review and testing of processes. Providing support to the Risk Committee as required by the Chair, collating agendas and responses. Acting as one of the primary points of contact with internal and external auditors. Acting as a point of contact on all taxation matters, ensuring tax compliance. Inputting into financial projections and business plans including preparing tax forecasts and projections. Acting as a lead representative from finance on Customs taxes, working with operations and the compliance team to ensure retention of wharf approvals, customs warehouse approvals. Supporting with ad-hoc duties and projects as required by wider finance team. You will be/have: Qualified Accountant or Auditor Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a range of people across various roles. Has strong IT skills. Has excellent financial analysis and problem solving skills, with a strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Indirect Tax Manager High-Growth Consumer Brand London / Hybrid Harmonic is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a globally recognised, design-led consumer brand to appoint an Indirect Tax Manager into its expanding finance team, reporting into an experienced, high calibre ex Big 4 Head of Tax. The Client Celebrated for its creativity, innovation, and distinctive product offering, the business has built a highly loyal international customer base and continues to scale at pace across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. With a rapidly growing global footprint and record levels of profitability, this is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing team during a pivotal phase of growth. Having significantly expanded headcount over the past year, the business is investing heavily in its finance function, systems, and controls. This role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment and wants to play a key role in building a best-in-class finance operation. The Role This is a newly created role with a strong focus on indirect tax advisory across EMEA, reporting to a high calibre Head of Tax. You'll sit between finance, operations, and commercial teams, and play a key role in shaping how indirect tax is considered across the business as it continues to scale internationally. Our client are looking for a trusted advisor on VAT matters across a complex, multi-channel environment, to support decision-making on everything from new market entry to supply chain design and evolving e-commerce models. You'll also take ownership of a range of VAT-focused projects, driving improvements across compliance, systems, and processes as the business continues to invest in its infrastructure. Responsibilities: Provide proactive indirect tax advisory support across the business, ensuring VAT considerations are embedded into commercial and operational decision-making. Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and supply chain teams on new initiatives, reviewing indirect tax implications across wholesale and e-commerce channels. Review existing business operations and structures from an indirect tax perspective, including supply chain and cross-border transactions. Monitor EMEA VAT registrations and legislative developments, communicating changes and impact to the wider business. Manage relationships with tax authorities and support on indirect tax queries and audits where required. Lead VAT-focused projects across compliance, process improvement, and systems implementation. Support the design and implementation of indirect tax controls, processes, and governance frameworks aligned to the global tax strategy. Work closely with IT and finance teams to enhance indirect tax reporting capabilities, with a focus on data quality and automation. Oversee indirect tax compliance processes, working with accounting teams and external providers to ensure timely and accurate filings. Promote VAT awareness across the business through training and knowledge sharing initiatives. What our client needs to see (essential): Qualified Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) or equivalent tax-focused qualification Solid experience across UK and European indirect tax (3+ years' experience) Strong understanding of VAT, ideally within a product-led or cross-border business Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities Able to communicate clearly and build relationships across different teams Good problem-solving skills and confidence handling more complex tax matters independently What we'd like to see (non-essential): Experience in a consumer, retail, e-commerce, or wholesale environment Exposure to tax systems or tools (e.g. Dynamics 365, Vertex) Involvement in projects around systems, processes, or compliance improvements Location: London Hybrid (3 days in the office) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £70,000-£85,000 + benefits At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.