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Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: 35,000 + Study Support Working Pattern: 4 days office / 1 day WFH Role Overview We are seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to join a growing construction business during an exciting period of expansion and systems transformation. This role will take ownership of key month-end processes while supporting the wider finance function with accurate reporting, commercial insight, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and building strong relationships across operational teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop into a senior leadership role, with a clear progression path towards Head of Finance. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Full ownership of month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and journals Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances Support budgeting and forecasting processes Provide financial analysis and insight to commercial and operational teams Work closely with project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting (construction-specific accounting) Support year-end audit and preparation of audit schedules Assist with VAT returns and cash flow reporting Contribute to the implementation of a new ERP system ( COINS ) over the next 6-9 months Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality Support and collaborate with the wider finance team where required Skills & Experience Part-qualified accountant (AAT / CIMA / ACCA) Strong foundation in management accounting Previous experience within the construction sector ( highly desirable ) Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, and month-end processes Experience with fixed assets and journal postings Confident working with non-finance stakeholders Strong Excel skills and systems experience (Sage 200 experience beneficial; COINS highly advantageous) Experience supporting audit processes is beneficial Additional Information Study support provided On-site parking Interview process: 2 stages (Teams interview followed by face-to-face with Finance Director) 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.

Senior Finance Manager - Manufacturing Ashford, Kent Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Healthcare + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + Share save Scheme + Holiday Purchase Vitae Financial Recruitment have been mandated to support this leading FTSE listed business in the search for a Senior Finance Manager (Site Finance Manager) to join their flagship, highly automated 'Smart' manufacturing facility in Ashford. This is a high-profile, site-facing role within a business undergoing significant capital investment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping operational and financial performance at a site employing over 400 staff. Working in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, you will act as a true business partner to the site, providing clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision making. This role requires a proactive, driven and autonomous individual who can seamlessly integrate into the leadership team, influence non-finance stakeholders and drive performance improvements across the facility. The role forms part of the Supply Chain Finance structure and will oversee day-to-day financial control, reporting and forecasting cycles, while providing in-depth analysis to improve site performance. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, supporting operational initiatives and delivering meaningful insight to drive cost control, productivity and margin improvement. This varied position spans Financial Control, Performance Reporting, Financial Planning, Costing, Investment Appraisals and Decision Support. Key Responsibilities: - Business partner the Site Leadership Team, including the Factory General Manager and senior operational stakeholders - Oversee site financial control including overheads, labour, volumes, stock and standard cost variances - Deliver weekly and monthly performance reporting, forecasts and KPIs to site and divisional leadership - Lead month-end close activities and provide clear variance analysis vs. budget and forecast - Prepare and present site budgets and forecasts, ensuring robustness and operational ownership - Review volume, labour and stock forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities Manage product costing activities, including COGS analysis and margin impact assessments - Provide detailed product costing analysis and support evaluation of operational initiatives - Support capital investment decisions through cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling - Drive cost reduction initiatives through proactive challenge and collaboration with operations - Provide ad-hoc analysis, modelling and project support to support strategic decision making - Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and audit requirements - Lead and develop on-site finance support (Management Accountant) - Act as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team contributing to overall site performance We are looking for the following: - Fully qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA or ACA - Likely background within Manufacturing / Engineering / Supply Chain or similar environment - Strong understanding of standard costing, site finance and operational performance drivers - Proven experience across Financial Control, Reporting, Planning and Analysis - Demonstrable business partnering experience with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders - Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insight - Experience supporting investment appraisals and operational decision making - Advanced Excel skills are essential and previous SAP (or similar ERP) would be highly desirable - Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Please apply using the link or email you CV to (url removed) AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

PC Specialist Ltd is Europes leading systems integrator, which currently employs upwards of 240 staff at its Headquarters in West Yorkshire, UK. We are further in operation from a premises in the Netherlands. We specialise in manufacturing bespoke PCs, laptops, workstations & servers for consumer, business, and education markets, across the UK & Europe click apply for full job details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts and Compliance Manager at a leading University based just outside of Edinburgh. The team are seeking to appoint a confident and detail orientated person to support their Estates and Engineering team that operate across the campus.This role will see you joining an existing team of Estates professionals where you will work collaboratively with various departments. Thisrole involves ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and statutory regulations, managing contracts and maintenance strategies, and supporting the Head of Estates & Engineering in budget planning and operational coordination.Within the role you will be overseeing planned preventive maintenance, managing external contractors and ensuring the upkeep of compliance across the organisation. The position requires strong collaboration and communication across departments to ensure efficient service delivery and minimal disruption to operations.No specific qualification is required for this role however experience in managing Hard FM M&E operations and staff is essential. Candidates with IOSH or NEBOSH would be preferred.Candidates from a maintenance and contracts management background would fit well into the role. However candidates with wider experience will be considered.This role is offering a strong salary of £40k+ with the opportunity for flexi working and a 8.5% pension contribution.If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please email me your CV at and I will reach out. 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

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a well-known company based in Belfast as they seek to recruit a Graduate Finance Assistant a full time, temporary basis. The duration of the assignment is until September. This will give you experience to help you kick start your professional career! Having gone through extensive growth & being a leader in their industry, this opportunity will be a fantastic role for someone with an interest in accounts. You will work alongside a large finance team and reap the rewards for working with one of Northern Ireland's top companies! All training will be provided for this role so this would be great for an ambitious individual looking to take a step into finance! To succeed you will have administration experience or a previous placement year. Your New Job: Reporting to the Head Office Accountant specific duties include: Collating daily lodgements, reconciling presented transactions to daily banking sheets, challenging discrepancies, counting and bagging up cash/cheques ready for collection by security firm. Reconciling payments to customer remittances, debit advices and allocating funds accurately Providing cover for daily vehicle cash postings Other Ad hoc duties when required What you need to succeed: Graduate or previous finance experience Pleasant telephone manner Excellent communication skills Work under pressure To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruth Cox, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Thrive Group are delighted to be actively recruiting for our client, who are experts in providing tailored financial planning advice. They urgently seek a Technical Paraplanner to join the team on a permanent basis. What you will be doing : Supporting the Consultants ahead of client meetings Preparing compliant, technical suitability reports and 'Financial Life Plan' reports detailing the Consultant' click apply for full job details

Financial Accountant (Ticketing) - maternity cover When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Financial Accountant (Ticketing) - Maternity Cover This role is based at Woking Head Office. You'll report to the UK Ticketing Finance Manager; you'll also work closely with the General Ledger team and Commercial Finance. Through the ownership of a number of technical balance sheet accounts across all UK companies, the UK Financial Accountant will be a key player in the delivery of the UK internal reporting. By ensuring that the UK's accounting processes, controls and records are adhered to, they will support the UK Financial Controller and UK Finance Manager in ensuring that the Finance team provide an efficient and effective service. Key responsibilities To maintain ledgers for UK Ticketing companies by preparing weekly and month end accounting adjustments to ensure accurate information is reported in the accounting system (D365). Own a number of technical balance sheet accounts, applying consistent and effective methodology across all UK entities, and becoming a subject matter expert in those fields. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations To support the UK Financial Controller and Finance Manager in producing the monthly Ticketing P&Ls and balance sheets Gather and analyse information for inclusion in the UK's internal and external reporting. Assist in the production of monthly reports for management in respect of the P&L by providing clear and articulate variance analysis on your areas of responsibility. To provide ad hoc support to the business partnering team. For areas for which accountable, ensure that financial controls and processes are developed, documented, and maintained. Identify financial control and process improvements and implement changes to strengthen the control environment and increase the efficiency of the team. Embrace change agenda - be an enthusiastic advocate of change. Assist in identifying operational and technical problems and to make suggestions regarding amendments to working practices and policies. Management of a Ticketing Assistant Accountant. Your skills, qualities, and experience We welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills from other industries or backgrounds and role specific training can be provided. This role does not demand specific experience - instead, what we are looking for is the ability to successfully: Finalist or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT Professional Diploma) Experience of working in a finance function, experience of month end work and reconciliations Enthusiastic and adaptable working style, keen to identify opportunities for improvements and personal growth. Excellent Excel and IT skills, with experience of D365 (Dynamics) preferable Strong intellect combined with attention to detail, well organised, process driven and delivery focussed. The ability to work well under pressure and a proven ability to manage and meet conflicting deadlines. Adaptable and keen to learn. Straightforward, open personality and an enthusiastic, positive attitude. About Us- Our values ATG Entertainment's values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism) CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness) DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership) Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being. Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work. Our culture You'll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone Our stages are a platform for compelling stories - stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone. We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged, and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Bristol Portishead, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 91 children and features a longstanding team passionate about providing the best care and start to life for young learners. Our dedicated staff create exciting and challenging activities while staying current with training and curriculum updates. We also maintain a partnership with a local baby bank to collect donations for families in need. Conveniently located on a main road, we are accessible via local bus routes and near several schools and shops, with free parking available for staff. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What We're Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Service Charges, Rent and Income to work with a Housing Provider based in Norfolk on a Permanent basis. Salary: 65,000 Per Annum The Head of Service Charge, Rents and Income provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the client's service charges, rent application and income collection activities. Ensuring that delivery is complaint, customer-focused, and aligned with best practice whilst maximising income across the and 7000+ homes, homeowners, freeholders on estate and garages. The postholder leads on policy development, process improvement, and system enhancements of services under their remit whilst being innovative and ensuring they comply with legislative, regulatory and sector changes Duties: Responsible for the Rent and Charges notification process, estimate consultation process, Actual Account Process, Sinking Fund Process, Major Work Final Account Process and Collections processes. Develop, maintain, and own the Service Charge Policy, Income Collection Policy and Feed into the groups Rent Setting policy owned by Finance. Develop strategies for income collection to ensure cost recovery and minimise arrears across all tenures. Develop strategies for financial inclusion and debt advice, helping residents access welfare benefits to sustain their tenancies. Set and monitor rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Represent the client at regional and national housing forums, building the organisation's profile and influence. Leadership of the day-to-day operations, role modelling a culture of learning, ownership, and trust Provide visible, values-based leadership contributing to cross departmental collaboration. Support colleagues to enhance and apply their technical knowledge to deliver an effective service to tenants, residents, and stakeholders. Support the organisation to improve organisation knowledge regarding service charges, rent & income collection. Coach and mentor future leaders, promoting a culture of empowerment and accountability. Create a culture of creativity, innovation and problem solving with all team members. Cultivate a sense of ownership, responsibility and curiosity within all teams ensuring staff feel empowered and connected to our Inspiring strategy. Act as an ambassador for the client and explore ways in which to represent the work that we do and collaborative working. Deputise for the Director of Tenant Services as require Experience Required: Demonstrable and extensive experience working in a senior housing management role a Social Housing or Local Authority setting. In depth experience in managing complex variable service charges, estate charges, sinking funds, and diverse rent regimes (Social, Affordable, Intermediate). Deep understanding of leasehold management, Section 20 consultation processes and managing external third-party managing agents. Experience of income collection and welfare benefits. Experience in creating and developing policy and procedures. Substantive experience of working with and presenting complex financial and compliance reports to governance groups including Tenant Service Committees and Boards. Experience of identifying, interpreting, and implementing changes in response to new legislation or regulations. Experience at forming and delivering strategic roadmap plans including training, quality assurance, and annual plans. Experience in leading customer facing teams and a history of customer excellence & performance against KPI's. Extensive knowledge of law and housing legislation related to rents, service charge, leasehold management, managing agents and income collection to ensure compliance and effective service delivery. Extensive stakeholder management of both internal and external stakeholders

Financial Wellbeing Coach Part-Time Home-based The Financial Wellbeing Coach is a new post that will play a key role in strengthening the financial resilience of nursing and midwifery professionals. Working directly with individuals, the post holder will help Nurses, Midwives, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants and Maternity Support Workers to build financial literacy, develop budgeting skills, set realistic financial goals, and improve money management. The role combines one-to-one coaching with group workshops and digital support, helping people to gain confidence in managing day-to-day finances and planning for their future. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Head of Services and Impact and the wider Cavell team to ensure our financial wellbeing support is impactful, accessible and evidence based. This is a 2-year fixed term post, hours per week. It can be home based or hybrid, although we would expect visits to our Redditch office at least once a month. Main Responsibilities Financial Coaching and Support: Deliver one-to-one financial wellbeing coaching to eligible beneficiaries. Support individuals to improve financial literacy, budgeting and goal setting. Help beneficiaries to develop practical money management strategies. Provide non-judgmental advice, education and encouragement to build financial confidence. Work with individuals experiencing financial hardship, vulnerability or stress with sensitivity and professionalism. Workshops and Resources: Design and deliver group workshops / webinars on financial wellbeing topics. Contribute to the development of tools, guides and digital content to support financial education. Tailor materials to the needs of Nurses, Midwives and healthcare support staff across different career stages. Service Delivery and Impact: Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions and outcomes using Salesforce. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting to demonstrate impact. Work closely with the Head of Services and Impact to refine the service based on insight and data. Ensure all support is delivered in line with Cavell policies, safeguarding procedures and best practice. Partnership and Collaboration: Signpost individuals to specialist external services where appropriate (e.g. debt advice, benefits advice). Build positive working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners. Represent Cavell in relevant forums, networks or events as required. Person Specification Essential Skills and Experience: Experience of providing financial wellbeing, money guidance, coaching or advice. Strong knowledge of personal finance topics (budgeting, debt, savings, benefits, cost-of-living management). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage empathetically with individuals facing financial difficulty. Experience of delivering one-to-one support. Strong organisational skills with ability to manage workload independently on a part-time basis. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Comfortable using digital tools and platforms for remote delivery and record- keeping. Desirable Skills and Experience: Relevant qualification in financial coaching, advice, money guidance or similar. Experience working within a charity, health, or social care setting. Understanding of the challenges faced by Nurses, Midwives and Healthcare Support Workers. Experience in monitoring and evaluating service outcomes. Experience of using Salesforce (CRM). Personal Attributes: Empathetic, patient and non-judgmental. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Motivated by making a positive social impact. Collaborative and team oriented. Strong ethical values and integrity. Benefits: A flexible, supportive working culture. 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays). Up to an 8% employer pension contribution. Access to an employer assistance program. Enhanced sick pay (after probation). Enhanced family leave policies. More details are available on the attached job description. Please click on the 'Apply' button to download the full job pack. Submit your CV of no more than two pages and maximum two page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by 9am on Friday, 15th of May.

Independence Capital ("IC") are a hybrid private equity & advisory firm specialising in seeding new buy-build strategies. IC provide a management-friendly alternative to legacy private equity for three types of teams and leaders: Enabling teams and leaders who have recently exited and who wish to utilise that experience on a similar buy-build but where they retain control Enabling teams and leaders from within a best-in-class corporate who wish to utilise that experience to build a new group where they retain control Enabling second-line management in high performing SME to buy-out their incumbent majority shareholder IC thesis is to acquire £2m to £15m turnover assets off-market and to aggregate them to an ultimate exit-scale of c£7-10m EBITDA (across a 3-5yr time horizon) before dual-track an exit process to Trade or Private Equity. We are sector agnostic and instead build around the experience and ideas of the teams and leaders we choose to work with. We do however have deep expertise in B2B SME non-discretionary and recurring revenue services - where we also have a series of priority sectors we want to start platforms in but don't yet have a leadership model for i.e Fire & Security, Pest, Lift & Building Services, Drainage & TICC. The fact we have customer access already through our other SME service platforms make these markets especially interesting. This advert is not for an immediate but instead to identify the leaders and teams we may choose to start a new platform strategy with. Typically, our time to transact on a new strategy is 3-6 months. To date, we have assisted leaders from around the world who have exited for over £2bn. Requirements Over 7 years experience at Board level Over 10 years experience of a particular single sector Demonstrable track record of regularly delivering scale and EBITDA growth Prior PE experience and (or) delivery of exits are desirable but not essential For outstanding candidates consideration would be given to Finance, Operations, Commercial, Product leaders stepping into their first MD role Location agnostic but generally preferred that candidates are or can be based North-West, Midlands or Yorkshire to be proximate to IC head office Package Industry leading equity reward & salary packages along with support to scale/exit Recognising IC unique equity award - all candidates will be expected to seed the acquisition vehicle with a meaningful capital commitment (if you are not comfortable investing a six-figure sum please do not apply)

MCS Group is looking for an Application Support Analyst to join a busy business support function on an 11-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of business processes and systems (such as SAP or similar ERP platforms), who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and supporting colleagues across the organisation. A formal IT background is not essential- this role would suit someone who understands how a business operates and can quickly get to grips with systems and processes. The Role Act as a key point of contact for application-related queries, providing first-line support to users, investigating issues, and ensuring systems and data are operating effectively Manage user access, system administration and ongoing maintenance Monitor and maintain data accuracy, ensuring strong data governance Support batch jobs, system interfaces and integrations Work with development teams and third parties to deliver system improvements Maintain helpdesk records and contribute to process documentation Support user training and adoption of systems Identify risks, trends and opportunities through data analysis The Person Good understanding of core business processes (e.g. sales, purchasing, logistics or finance) Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems (from a user perspective) Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills A background in FMCG or operational environments would be desirable but not essential Duration : 11 months Salary: £28,000 per annum Location : Belfast - Please note, in-office working is required. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

The role is offered on a part time basis, 2/3 days per week. THE COMPANY Our client is a boutique media company working within the international TV sector. THE ROLE As Finance Director, you will take financial and accounting control of the company's accounts. Key responsibilities: Lead the company's financial strategy and provide clear, data driven insight to senior leadership. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting and ensure strong financial governance. Partner with internal teams to evaluate costs, pricing and revenue opportunities. Manage cash flow, working capital and financial risk across the organisation. Present financial performance and recommendations to the Board and external stakeholders. Lead and develop a Finance Manager while promoting financial understanding across the business. The role is offered on a part time basis, three days per week. THE PERSON With significant experience in a senior finance role within the media industry, you will have the strategic capability to lead financial planning, reporting and governance in a fast moving, commercially driven environment. You'll bring strong analytical skills, the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insight, and the confidence to influence senior leaders and support decision making across the company. You will also have a deep understanding of content revenue models and contract structures, alongside proven experience managing cash flow, working capital and financial risk. As an effective leader, you'll be skilled at building financial literacy across the organisation and representing the business with credibility to the Board, investors and external partners. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .

Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business helping clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Through our data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, we provide intelligence across the world s largest industries to companies, governments and industry professionals. Formed in 2016 through the combination of multiple specialist firms, we are now a fully integrated global platform with 3,500+ colleagues across 20+ industries, supporting over 5,000 customers worldwide. Why join GlobalData? We are at a pivotal stage of growth, supported by recent investment and ambitious plans. It s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration drives success, and where curious, ambitious individuals can make a real impact as we continue to scale our Healthcare division globally. The role As Customer Success Team Lead, you will own the critical first 12 months of every new GlobalData Healthcare customer relationship - the period most predictive of long-term retention, NPS, and expansion. You will be responsible for designing and delivering a best-in-class onboarding experience that drives rapid time-to-value, strong product adoption, and high customer satisfaction from day one. Leading a team focused on early-stage customer success, you will manage the global 1st year renewal cohort, ensuring structured onboarding, strong engagement, and proactive renewal management. What you ll be doing Onboarding Programme Design & Delivery Design and own the GlobalData Healthcare onboarding programme from contract signature through to 90-day and 6-month milestones Build structured onboarding playbooks across customer segments to ensure consistent, measurable time-to-value Manage onboarding health score frameworks (via Planhat), tracking adoption, engagement and usage signals Lead a team responsible for 1st year customer success delivery across North America and EMEA Develop onboarding content, training materials and self-serve resources in collaboration with Marketing, Product, R&A and Account Management 1st Year Renewal Ownership Own and deliver against global 1st year renewal targets Build and manage the renewal calendar, ensuring proactive engagement 90+ days ahead of renewal Partner with Commercial teams on renewal strategy, upsell opportunities and multi-year deal positioning Implement early warning systems for churn risk using usage data, LOR scores and CSAT indicators Usage Engagement & Value Realisation Drive product adoption and improve login/usage across new customers Partner with Analytics to identify trends, under-utilisation and opportunities for re-engagement Continuously improve the customer journey from onboarding through first renewal Build and manage a structured Voice of Customer programme, capturing NPS and CSAT at key milestones Team Leadership & Operations Lead, coach and develop the onboarding team, setting clear KPIs and performance expectations Work closely with Commercial Directors to ensure alignment across customer lifecycle Manage Planhat workflows and automation to ensure every account is actively tracked from day one Report on performance, including renewal forecasts, churn risk and NPS trends to senior stakeholders What we re looking for Essential Experience 5+ years in Customer Success or Onboarding, with experience designing scalable onboarding programmes Proven track record of improving early-stage retention and product adoption in a B2B SaaS or data environment Experience managing and developing Customer Success or onboarding teams Strong analytical capability, including forecasting, cohort analysis and usage tracking Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Desirable Experience Experience with tools such as Planhat, Gainsight or similar platforms Background in healthcare, life sciences or data/intelligence sectors Familiarity with customer journey mapping and customer experience design Personal Attributes Customer-focused with a strong sense of ownership over customer outcomes Structured and process-driven, with the ability to scale programmes effectively Data-led decision maker, using insights to drive action Strong coaching and leadership capability Collaborative, working cross-functionally to remove barriers and improve outcomes Able to operate with pace and urgency, particularly within the first 90 days of the customer lifecycle In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. 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My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on technical accounting, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include: Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients. Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the financial implications are fully understood at the outset. To immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week in the office. To be considered for the role you will need to ideally be a fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience. The salary on offer is circa 50,000.

Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a truly incredible and rapidly growing business in North Bristol to recruit for a Finance Analyst, where you will also be preparing monthly Management Accounts. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business that is investing in its already strong finance team and looking for someone who really enjoys working with large datasets, improving processes, and utilising financial insights to support decision making across the wider business. The role offers flexibility on level, making it ideal for someone looking to step up into a more analytical position, or someone already confident producing management accounts who wants to add real commercial value. The role offers hybrid working. The Role You'll play a key part in both financial reporting and analysis, working closely with the Head of Finance and wider team. Preparing and supporting monthly management accounts Analysing financial data to provide insight across the business Working with large datasets, improving and maintaining Excel-based models Supporting month-end processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and streamline processes Providing ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions About You We're open on level, but you'll need to be confident working with data and comfortable getting involved in the month-end process. Experience preparing or supporting management accounts Strong Excel skills - including working with large datasets, data manipulation, pivot tables and advanced formulas Analytical mindset with a genuine interest in using data to tell a story Ideally studying towards (or qualified in) AAT / ACCA / CIMA Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding better ways of working Why Apply? Join a fantastic, growing business with real opportunity to make an impact Exposure to both financial reporting and commercial analysis A role you can shape and grow within Hybrid working with a supportive and collaborative team If you're looking for a role where you can develop your analytical skills, work with large datasets, and gain exposure to management accounts within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on Capital, Tax and Treasury, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include: Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients. Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the financial implications are fully understood at the outset. To immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week in the office. To be considered for the role you will need to ideally be a fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience. The salary on offer is circa 50,000.

Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (designated as Interim Section 151 Officer) Duration: This interim role is required to provide robust cover while we recruit to the permanent role. As such it is initially expected that this role should run for 3-4 months from mid July. Location: It is vital that candidates are aware that travel to the Isle of Wight on a regular basis (likely weekly) will be a requirement of this position Service Area: Finance Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring financial stewardship, robust governance, financial resilience and value for money in all council activities. As the designated Section 151 officer, ensure the discharge of statutory responsibilities for the proper administration of the councils financial affairs, including pensions, as the council is a pension administering authority for its LGPS fund. Deputise for the chief executive, assuming full responsibilities of head of paid service in their absence, including organisational leadership and emergency decision making. To play a key role in the overall leadership of the organisation, working collaboratively with Members and partners and serving as an ambassador for the island while fostering a higher-performing, motivated and engaged workforce committed to service excellence. The candidate will need to lead on: financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme Required skills include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding 300m successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions. able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. We need someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth

Tax Accountant Outskirts of Stevenage (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Salary up to £60,000 per annum We're working with a well-established and growing business looking to bring in a Tax Accountant to strengthen their finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a broad tax remit, partnering with the wider business, and playing a key role in ensuring compliance while adding commercial value. Reporting into the Head of Tax, you'll be a key point of contact for all tax-related matters across multiple entities. This is a varied position combining compliance, reporting, and business partnering. You will: Prepare and review corporate tax computations and returns across multiple entities Support quarterly tax reporting, including forecasts and budgeting inputs Assist with statutory reporting, including IFRS-related tax disclosures Analyse tax data and provide insights to support decision-making Work closely with the wider finance team and non-finance stakeholders Support VAT and indirect tax processes, including property-related VAT where applicable Liaise with HMRC and external advisors Contribute to ongoing improvements in tax processes and controls Support and mentor junior team members Get involved in ad hoc projects across the group About You We're looking for someone who is both technically strong and commercially aware. You'll ideally have: A recognised qualification (ATT, ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent) Solid experience in corporate tax and compliance Exposure to VAT and broader tax matters Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail Confidence working with financial systems (e.g. Alphatax or similar - beneficial but not essential) Advanced Excel capability The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business This role offers real breadth, you won't just be "doing returns." You'll be part of a collaborative finance team, gaining exposure across the business and playing a meaningful role in shaping tax processes and supporting growth.