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Good Afternoon, I am currently representing West Sussex Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6+ months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Pensions Accounting & Investment Manager this role will be: PO19 1RQ Hybrid The right candidate will: Ensure appropriate systems, controls, and processes are in place to manage fund and asset accounting through daily/monthly and yearly reconciliation and by ensuring pension contributions are received, invoices raised and paid, and the statutory closure of the pension fund statutory accounts by the relevant deadline is complied with. Establish and manage a framework to assess, manage and report on climate related risks, in line with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and other disclosures which inform and demonstrate stewardship of the Fund. Facilitate strong partnership, contract, and relationship management by working in partnership with investment managers, internal and external audit and advisers and ensuring appropriate contract and relationship management through monitoring, review and liaison. This includes the LGPS pooling arrangements and directly appointed investment managers, investment consultants and custodian. Work with the LGPS pool and advisers to implement the Investment Strategy Statement. Support the Committee and Board through the provision of reports and providing advice and information to members on investments, asset stewardship, pension fund income and expenditure and cashflow to enable high quality decision making. Identify legislative requirements, consultations and best practice for Administering Authorities and ensure these are adhered to, reflected within appropriate policies, reported against, and reflected within the accounting systems and controls of the Authority. This includes Environmental, Social and Governance issues. We require the following: Experience of operating in a complex, multidisciplinary organisation; programmes and projects; financial management; and people management. Qualified accountant. Substantial experience of working at a senior management position in pensions or finance. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon,

Interim Head of FP&A 12Month FTC Up to £96,000 with benefits Social Housing Your new company You'll be joining a large, well-established North West-based housing provider with a significant property portfolio and a strong social purpose. The organisation operates across multiple regions, delivers new homes each year, and maintains a clear long-term commitment to financial strength, strategic investment, and community impact. With a collaborative culture and a modern, flexible working approach, the organisation is known for empowering colleagues and driving continuous improvement across all areas of Finance. Your new role As Interim Head of Financial Planning you will take a senior leadership position at the heart of the organisation's financial strategy. Your remit spans treasury management, long-term business planning, FP&A leadership, and development finance oversight. You will ensure the organisation's multi-decade financial plan is robust, affordable, and aligned to strategic objectives, while also driving strong financial control and assurance across the development programme. A major focus of the role is the full FP&A cycle - leading the 30-year plan, annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, senior leaders and operational teams to provide high-quality insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the organisation. This is a hybrid role offering flexible home working. Lead the design and maintenance of a robust 30-year financial plan that reflects current and future business activity.Deliver effective treasury management in line with the treasury strategy, maintaining strong relationships with lenders and advisors.Integrate reporting and cashflow forecasting into the wider financial planning framework.Own the full budgeting and forecasting framework, ensuring high-quality analysis across all planning horizons.Partner with Finance Business Partners to align annual budgets with long-term financial capacity.Produce clear, insightful financial reporting to support senior leadership and board-level decision-making.Build and maintain reporting and KPI frameworks for ongoing monitoring of development activity.Act as the subject-matter expert for treasury, long-term financial planning and development finance, including ownership of the BRIXX model.Drive best practice, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the Finance function.Contribute to the wider Finance leadership team, supporting cross-functional initiatives and ensuring organisation-wide financial integrity. What you'll need to succeed Significant senior experience in FP&A/financial planning and development finance. Proven ability to produce high-quality long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts and strategic performance reporting. Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-financial stakeholders. Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency with systems such as BRIXX, Proval or Sequel. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience within housing or a regulated, asset-based environment is advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary up to £96,000, alongside a 35-hour working week and 40 days annual leave including bank. The benefits package includes a pension scheme with employer-matched contributions of up to 10%, a flexible working environment and a comprehensive healthcare plan. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #

Morgan McKinley is working with a lovely company based in Brighton that is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the FD. The Finance Assistant/Assistant Accountant will carry out everyday transactional accounting duties such as month-end preparation, accruals, accounts payable invoicing, supplier setup, VAT returns, and reconciliations. Salary: 35-40K Location: Brighton, East Sussex - hybrid working Finance Assistant - Assistant Accountant duties: Processing purchase ledger invoices and preparing the monthly payment run for suppliers Bank account and credit card reconciliations Accounts payable and accounts receivable duties Forecasting - update and maintaining cash flow Preparation of month end management accounts supporting with audits and VAT returns Balance sheet reconciliations Skills and experience: Proven accounting experience in a role such as Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant within an SME environment Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Good IT skills - MS Excel and accounting systems such as; Xero

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a revolutionary business in the recruitment of a senior financial accountant. Benefits include Health Insurance (PMI) Life insurance Dental cash back plan Company sick pay Income Protection BIKE2WORK & CYCLESCHEME Season travel ticket loans Work from anywhere policy (5 days a year) This vacancy, the result of the business moving into its next phase of growth from a start up to a scale up organisation. You will report into the head of finance and be part of a small, intimate group of accountants. The role will be office based 5 days per week and will involve a high degree of interaction between partners within international markets as well as stakeholders internally. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the widder business to enable better decision support and to maintain precise and up-to-date financial records. The core function of the role is to ensure the businesses financial security and sustainability is maintained. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Assist in preparation and oversight of monthly end processes and procedures Working with budget holders to analyse and track expenditure against budget Supporting team to ensure general ledger reconciliations are maintained monthly Reviewing and oversight of asset registers and stock management Reviewing bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts Completion of UK and European VAT returns Assist in preparation of quarterly management accounts and monthly internal reporting Assist in the preparation of financial information for board meetings Liaising with HMRC as and when required Supporting the Head of Finance with preparations for the year-end, audit and annual budgeting process. Liaising with procurement, quality and rest of the business to ensure strong financial controls are in place Own statutory reporting and compliance of non-UK subsidiary entities, liaising with external advisors and preparing board packs where applicable. Assist in building internal processes and controls that support a scaling business The Requirements We are seeking a professionally qualified CA or ACCA accountant who is well versed in working within a fluid accounting capacity. We would expect the successful applicant to be practice trained and who has already transitioned into a role within industry. From a technical standpoint, we are looking for applicants who have advanced IFRS exposure and who is comfortable in ensuring financial compliance is achieved. Our client is looking for an individual who is at ease in working within an environment where the landscape is constantly changing. Your remit will be varied and no two days will be the same. This is a genuinely superb opportunity for a candidate who is wanting to propel their career. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

Management Accountant - Leading Manufacturing Group - Permanent - Gloucester, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading, growing & established manufacturing group to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant to join their accounting function in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The role is varied & hands-on, reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager involving management accounting, balance sheet processes, process improvement through supporting/developing a small finance team. The position can offer a study package for ACCA/CIMA/ACA & is well suited to a driven, part-qualified/finalist seeking a progressive role. Finance professionals qualified by experience will also be considered. Your new role Your key duties will involve preparation of management accounts for multiple entities, providing analysis on operational and commercial performance. Balance sheet reconciliations with commentary on movements, fixed asset register, ensuring all assets are recorded. You will focus on intercompany trading & loan relationships, weekly sales/orders reporting, cash flow forecasting, along with weekly operational checks on stock. You will support with budgeting/forecasting processes, along with oversight of transactional duties, including accounts payable/account receivable. You will support the development of the accounts assistants within the team & be involved in ad-hoc financial analysis, along with projects to improve processes. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this hands-on & varied Management Accounting role, you will need experience in a similar position, part-qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. You will have strong MS Excel skills, experience with financial systems, along with being used to managing workloads to meet deadlines. You will be driven & keen to learn/develop, a strong problem solver who can use their own initiative & a team player willing to support others around the group. Strong communication skills to build relationships at all levels with internal/external stakeholders. Experience within the manufacturing/engineering sector, supervisory skills & intercompany processes would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return The role offers a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependable on experience, based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Benefits include a study package for financial qualification if applicable, a group pension scheme, life insurance, flexible start/finish times, along with progression/development opportunities. A great opportunity to really add value within a rapidly growing manufacturing business with opportunities to progress. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Divisional Finance Director - FTSE Listed Business - London - £180,000 - £200,000 Your new companyI am partnering with a FTSE listed business looking for a Finance Director to join the team in London. With a large international footprint, this role will focus on one of the business' largest divisions and work closely with senior leaders across the organisation and the CFO. Your new roleReporting to the CFO, this is a finance leadership role covering a broad spectrum of responsibilities including: Commercial Finance & Strategy: Shape regional financial strategy, influence senior leadership decisions, and present performance, risk and opportunity insights at board level. FP&A: Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting cycles, delivering high-quality modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning to drive decision-making. Financial Reporting & Controls: Ensure strong financial governance, accurate management accounts, statutory compliance and effective audit coordination. Team Leadership: Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team, championing best practice, standardisation and continuous improvement. Cash & Stakeholder Management: Oversee cash flow and working capital discipline, while partnering with key business functions and global finance teams to support strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeedQualified Accountant with a background in accounting practice desirable.Experience in a listed, global organisationStrong experience in group reporting, consolidations, and financial controlsProven commercial finance and FP&A experienceBackground in global professional services or wider services sectors.Proven finance transformation experienceTeam management of large teams on and offshoreExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary packageDirect exposure to senior leadershipOpportunity to play a key role in driving change and influencing decisionsFast-paced, collaborative environment with real impact What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Financial Accountant required for a Real Estate SME based in Altrincham Your new company Your new company is an investment and development SME with a presence in Altrincham. Just to recent rapid growth their looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their finance function. Your new role In your new role, responsibilities include preparing and submitting investment reports, balance sheets, and detailed financial updates for individual stakeholders, while also managing foreign currency risk, financial derivatives, and bank deposits. The position involves developing proposals to optimise long term returns on assets and enhance efficiency within existing banking structures, as well as maintaining strong relationships with banking partners through the evaluation of cash and financial products on behalf of the client. Additional duties include the management and administration of a residential property portfolio, appraising investment opportunities such as rights issues, and presenting clear summary recommendations to stakeholders. The role also focusses on improving reporting processes by implementing Excel and Microsoft Power Suite automations, creating new report formats to meet evolving business needs, managing payments and cash flow, and preparing management accounts for associated entities. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you need strong financial skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to clearly present information. You should be confident using Excel and digital tools, able to manage your time well, and comfortable working with both colleagues and external partners. Being organised, proactive, and a good communicator will help you perform effectively and support the team. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of £55,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This includes opportunities for professional development, support from an experienced team, and a positive working environment where your contributions are valued. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

A fantastic accountancy practice based in Chatham is searching for a Bookkeeper to join their successful team, in a key role, bookkeeping, preparing management accounts, vat returns and other services to a mixed and varied client base across Kent and the South East. You will carve a key role here, adding value to clients and building relationships, within a growing team and firm. This very successful firm of accountants, based in Chatham, Kent has developed a strong reputation for delivering quality services, along with building strong relationships with its varied client base. The firm offers a very supportive and team focused environment, reflected by a very low staff turnover and long serving staff. Joining this firm of chartered accountants as a Bookkeeper based from their Chatham offices, you will carve a key, hands on role, as you develop within this firm and environment. Acting for varied sole traders, partnerships, limited company SME's and OMB's of varying size and industry sector, you will deliver bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, and other services to mixed clients. You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring that all of their bookkeeping needs are met such as: Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances Completing VAT returns Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accounts team of errors Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets Cloud accounting using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage (Training can be provided) Requirements You may be AAT studying, qualified, or qualified by experience. You will have anything from 3 - 5 years + experience within bookkeeping within a client facing capacity, either in practice, a bureau or self employed. Experience of software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, Kashflow etc. would be advantageous. Benefits 23,000- 30,000 plus Parking, Pension, Holiday + excellent flexible benefits! Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation. (phone number removed) (url removed)

NXTGEN are working in exclusive partnership with a well-established business based in Attleborough, who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit and supportive finance team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant who is looking to join a business known for its strong culture, stability, and collaborative working environment. The role offers genuine variety across day-to-day finance operations, so the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines is essential. Working closely with the Financial Controller and Management Accountant you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility across both purchase and sales ledger activities. Key Responsibilities: Full ownership and maintenance of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) ledgers Processing and posting supplier and customer invoices accurately and within agreed timelines Performing regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Supporting month-end processes, including ledger reconciliations and reporting preparation Managing supplier queries efficiently and maintaining strong working relationships Supporting VAT return preparation and submission Assisting with daily financial reconciliations, including petty cash management Ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data across the ledgers Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required The successful candidate will have previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role, with a strong understanding of AP and AR processes along with exposure to month-end duties. They will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, confident communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy finance environment. Experience using Sage 200 is highly desirable, alongside strong IT skills and a proactive approach to work.

Sewell Wallis are working exclusively with a well established business based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, who have an opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join their team. This Senior Management Accountant role will responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information across the Group's structure. The right candidate will provide continuous review and challenge to existing processes and will be expected to interrogate financial data independently within a role that combines BAU tasks with exciting project based work. If you want to play a fundamental role in the central Finance team of a successful and ambitious company, this could be the career opportunity for you. What will you be doing? Assist the team in the production of the management accounts, ensuring they are produced to the standards required and within published timetables. Prepare, review and document monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns Manage and develop the direct reports including carrying out Performance and Development reviews on a regular basis, and ensuring individuals are trained and supported to be able to carry out their roles and provide a high level of service to the divisions. Build and maintain effective relationships with divisional finance teams and other group functions Assist in the compilation of data to support external and internal audit requirements and other information required for year-end reporting, identifying efficiencies and improvements where annual process can be streamlined into monthly tasks Review, suggest improvements, and assist in the implementation of changes to the processes and controls around all aspects of finance. Be involved in key projects within the Finance Team and the Group as directed. What skills will you need? CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent. Experience of accounting processes in a large/high volume organisation. Positive attitude and desire to take responsibility for an exceptional level of customer service provided by the finance team. Demonstrate an ability to identify and implement continuous process improvement You should be able to provide clear evidence of working to and meeting deadlines in a pressurised environment. Excellent attention to detail. What's on offer? Hybrid working 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Holiday purchase scheme Company Rewards Programme Healthcare and Life Assurance Plan Salary sacrifice pension Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

TPF Recruitment, Kents leading accountancy practice recruitment agency is recruiting for a Semi Senior Accountant to join a rapidly expanding firm of chartered accountants based in Dover. Due to ongoing growth within the company, they're looking for an experienced accountancy practice Semi Senior accountant to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be required to complete end to end accounting tasks for a range of sole traders, ltd companies and partnerships across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT. The Semi Senior Accountant will be dealing with a wide range of work, including: Assist in the preparation of accounts (sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts) Assist in the preparation of corporate and income tax computations Support with bookkeeping and VAT returns Undertake ad hoc work as requested by management Liaise with clients as necessary Requirements You may studying AAT, or looking to study the ACCA/ACA You will have 1 - 3 years or more experience within practice, preparing accounts for a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will be looking for a challenging, long term career move, at Accounts Semi Senior level, within a growing and expanding firm of chartered accountants, offering progression and career development. Benefits 25,000- 35,000 dependent on experience and background Full benefits package including competitive holiday and pension. Full study support for AAT, ACA or ACCA Please contact Luke Harrison for more information (phone number removed) (url removed)

Financial Accountant Role - Leading FMCG Group - Permanent - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & successful family-owned FMCG business to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Financial Accountant. Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take on a varied & hands-on role supporting financial controls, reporting, compliance, along with acting as a team leader to finance team members. You will play a lead role in year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries. Ideally suited to a newly qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA accountant, finalists or part-qualified finance professionals with relevant experience will be considered. Open to accounting professionals from both industry & accountancy practice. Your new role Your key duties will involve balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting including PSA, P11D's, along with fixed asset accounting, maintenance & reporting. Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, with related reconciliations. Year-end accounts preparation & annual audit queries, producing financial analysis & management reports. You will complete national statistics office forms & assist in the implementation of new accounting rules/processes. You will act as a team leader to the Assistant Accountants & Purchase Ledger Officer, mentoring/developing when required with the support of the Financial Controller. You will be involved in ad-hoc projects & duties for Senior Management as the business continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Financial Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Ideally, you will be qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA, part-qualified or finalists will be considered. Excellent MS Excel skills, trained in a range of financial systems, with a proactive & hands-on working approach. You will have strong communication skills to build both internal/external relationships at all levels, used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, and a key problem solver. You will have broad accounting knowledge including financial accounting processes, month-end, through to oversight of treasury/ledger processes. You will be used to working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, with an interest in supporting the development of other finance team members. Experience with Sage 200 & the FMCG sector, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Financial Accountant position offers a salary up to £46,500 per annum, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Full-time role 37.5 hours per week, with parking provided on-site, generous pension scheme of up to 7 % employer contribution, health cash plan, group life insurance/private medical after length of service, along with development opportunities if wanted. A great opportunity for a finance professional seeking a varied role, where they can really make an impact within an established & successful FMCG group. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Based in Gillingham, our client, a highly reputable and well-established firm of Chartered Accountants is looking for an Accounts Semi Senior to join their team. This highly successful chartered accountancy practice acts for wide-ranging clients, across varied industries providing services including audit, accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, management accounts and payroll, alongside other specialist services including tax advisory services. Joining as an Accounts Semi Senior based in Gillingham, you will have a hands-on role, responsible for servicing a portfolio of clients with accounts work. You will be responsible for assisting with preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will have increasing client contact and excellent progression prospects as you progress in your career. Our client has a lovely, relaxed, but professional culture, and offers a great team working environment. Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships and Ltd companies. To carry out and review a variety of bookkeeping work. Preparation of VAT returns. Using a variety of accounting software Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage etc To keep Managers informed of job progress and any issues arising. To raise the profile of the firm by ensuring clients are fully satisfied with the service and support they receive and that they are aware of all other services. Requirements You will have a career background in accountancy practice. You will have at least 2+ years' experience, or more ideally gained within accountancy practice and be looking to further your career. You will be studying AAT and preferably be at level 3 or 4. Benefits 25,000 - 30,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Competitive benefits package is also on offer. Parking. Please apply for the vacancy or contact Luke Harrison for a confidential conversation about this position, or similar opportunities. (url removed) (phone number removed)

One of our leading build contractor clients based in Wiltshire are now seeking to employ a full time Finance Manager / Financial Controller reporting into the Finance Director. Responsibilities: To include overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning and analysis, balance sheet reconciliation's, looking to make improvements to procedures and controls, as well as ad-hoc projects and requests as and when they come up. They will consider a part qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) Finance manager for this role. The successful candidate will be someone who will integrate well into our already established team, can motivate and inspire people and who has a financially commercial mind who wants to forge a long lasting, successful and rewarding career. Summary: • Responsibility for, managing and completing everyday functions of the Finance department (i.e.inputting invoices, payment runs). • Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices. • Analysing targets. • Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and re forecast processes. • Monitoring cash flow and predicting future trends. • Daily cash flow monitoring with weekly cash flow report. • Quarterly OH reports and measuring against budgets. • Financial accounting (prepayments, accruals, WIP, stock movement). • Monthly CIS returns, Quarterly VAT returns. • Producing reports to the Group Exec Team on the Company s financial situation. • Liaison with the Company s external accounting, pension and payroll provider. • Year-end Accounts preparation. • Company Insurances. • Credit card reconciliation, staff expenses and commission payments. • Monthly CVR reporting. • Work with external accountants regarding the R&D tax relief claim. • Ensuring the Company meets all its statutory and compliance obligations including statutory accounting and tax issues and keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. • Looking for cost-reduction opportunities. • Developing relationships with external contacts such as auditors, solicitors and HMRC. • Assisting the Group Exec Team in producing strategic and long-term financial business plans. • Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance. • Line management and mentoring of a Junior Accounts assistant (apprentice) with the intention to build the team as the company grows. You: • Commercial and business awareness. • Experience in managing and supervising others. • Sage50. • Excellent Excel and reporting skills. • Experienced in process improvement and implementation of automating manual processes. • Strong technical accounting knowledge. • Strong organisational and communication skills. • Able to delegate and manage the work of others. • Excellent numeracy skills. • Ability to organize own work and multitask. • Ability to analyse queries, identify problems and come up with solutions. • To work as a part of a team or on own initiative and work accurately under pressure and meet targets. • Strong attention to detail and with an investigative nature. • Contingency planning. Experience and Qualifications: • 5+ years' experience working in a finance role ideally within construction (but not essential). • Qualified by Experience (QBE)/part qualified/ newly qualified accountant. • Microsoft Office 365.

Financial Accountant Salary £44,931 a year Location Stoke-on-Trent Hours per week 35 Contract type Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to join Honeycomb Group at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. As a newly created role within our evolving finance function, it offers the chance to strengthen core financial processes and play a key part in shaping how we deliver accurate, timely and insightful financial information across the organisation. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team where continuous improvement is encouraged and where your contribution will directly support better decision-making and stronger financial control. You'll support the Finance Business Partners and the Head of Finance to maintain strong and effective financial controls across the Group. The postholder will oversee transactional and financial accounting activities, including purchase and sales ledgers, asset and grant accounting, month-end processes, taxation matters, and external statutory and regulatory reporting. They will help ensure internal controls are consistently followed, provide support across wider team functions when needed, and contribute to accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting. What you'll do: Lead VAT and Corporation Tax compliance across the Group, including HMRC submissions. Provide specialist advice on VAT, accounting standards and regulatory changes. Lead statutory accounts preparation, audit schedules, and act as a key contact for auditors. Maintain financial policies, balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls to ensure compliance. Manage the transactional finance team, driving process improvements, efficiency and best practice across the Group. Who you are: CCAB/CIMA qualified or part qualified, with a strong commitment to CPD and continuous professional development. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP (FRS 102), Housing SORP and Charity SORP. Experience in social housing or charity sectors, with expertise in budgeting, financial and management accounting. Strong financial stewardship, including controls, compliance, regulatory frameworks, and advanced Excel/finance systems skills. Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage teams, explain technical information clearly, and work effectively under pressure. Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Finance Cashflow Manager Your new company A PE-backed advertising business in London is hiring a finance professional to join them in a newly created role focused on cashflow management. This position has been introduced to support the company's continued growth and the increasing demands that come with scaling operations. The role reports directly into the Group Financial Controller and will play a key part in strengthening financial oversight, liquidity planning, and operational effectiveness across the group. Your new role Management of whole life cycle of intercompany loans Direct month-end process Transfer pricing You will deliver high-quality insights to senior stakeholders Consolidating 13-week rolling cashflow forecasts and identifying both potential funding gaps and instances of under-utilised cash, You take ownership of the month-end reconciliation process, ensuring all "to/from" balances net to zero at Group level. Apply technical knowledge to protect the Group's financial health Act as a strategic partner to the finance leadership team, providing critical data and analysis needed to inform the Group's FX hedging strategy. Focus on process improvements and improving controls What you'll need to succeed Used to working in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment. Strong understanding of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) regarding intercompany loans Accountant with 3-5 years' experience in a multinational/international finance or treasury function and sufficient intercompany accounting exposure. Experience with SWIFT/BACS/CHAPS and global banking portals. What you'll get in return This is an exciting and growing international business with a strong, supportive culture. They offer a hard-working yet rewarding environment, with 4 days a week in the office, international mobility, and an additional four weeks of remote work per year. This structure supports the best work, mentoring, collaboration, and team culture.They promote autonomy, allowing employees to manage their time and commitments responsibly. Benefits include: Enhanced family support, wellness allowance, funded access ro relevant professional training, long service rewards, opportuntoes to work globally. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette Solomou 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 on your career. #

Join an Incredible Finance Function and Assist in Overseeing Month-End Activities Across the Organisation The Company The Accountant will join a global finance function operating from Bristol on a hybrid basis. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office for a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder. Remote working arrangements may be honoured where specific circumstances apply. Overview The Accountant will be part of a Global Accounting Centre of Excellence responsible for coordinating and overseeing month-end close activities across the organisation. This team manages a wide range of core accounting processes, including journals, cash management, fixed assets, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations, while supporting standardisation, compliance, and automation across global operations. What You Will Be Doing Working within a team of specialists, the Accountant will help ensure that month-end is delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with internal timetables and controls. The role also involves overseeing work carried out by offshore colleagues, reviewing outputs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Prepare month-end journals in line with internal timetables and process requirements. Complete core accounting processes including intercompany activities, fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. Review and monitor the accuracy and timeliness of offshore processing, supporting quality assurance and providing feedback where needed. Conduct initial reviews of profit and loss accounts to ensure the accuracy of reported financials. Maintain balance sheet integrity and escalate judgement-based items to Financial Control as appropriate. Review and update offshore standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with global ways of working. Challenge inefficient or inconsistent processes and contribute to driving standardised and automated practices across the function. About You The ideal candidate will bring several years of experience within an accounting function, ideally gained in a large or complex organisation. They will be comfortable working with structured financial processes, tight deadlines, and global stakeholders.You will also have: Experience preparing journals, reconciliations, and core month-end accounting outputs. Strong Excel capability and confidence working with complex financial systems (e.g., major ERP platforms). Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, offshore providers, auditors, and finance colleagues. Experience working with or reviewing offshore teams is preferred. Active study toward ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with no more than four exams remaining. What You Need To Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Step Up in a Growing Finance Function as an Accountant looking to Qualify Soon Part-Qualified Accountant - Bristol (Hybrid) This opportunitysits within an established and growing finance function based in Bristol. Theposition offers hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in theoffice and flexibility for remote working on the remaining days. The role issuited to individuals studying toward a recognised accounting qualification andlooking to broaden their technical experience within a structured andsupportive finance environment. Your New Role As aPart-Qualified Accountant, you will contribute to the delivery of accuratefinancial information and support the month-end close process. Working as partof a collaborative team, you will be involved in a range of accounting tasksspanning journals, reconciliations, cash and asset management, and financialcontrols. You will alsoassist in maintaining high standards of consistency and compliance across thefinance function, supporting continuous improvement and, where relevant,reviewing work completed by colleagues or shared service teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare month-end journals in line with internal deadlines and accounting standards. Complete core accounting activities including fixed asset accounting, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations. Perform initial reviews of profit and loss accounts to ensure the accuracy of reported results. Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular analysis and identification of unusual or judgement-based items. Review work produced by shared service, offshore, or junior team members, providing constructive feedback as required. Support the maintenance and development of process documentation to ensure consistent and efficient ways of working. Identify opportunities to streamline, standardise, or automate processes across the finance function. What You Will Need to Succeed Experience gained within a finance or accounting environment, ideally within a medium or large organisation. Practical experience preparing journals, reconciliations, and other key month-end deliverables. Strong Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with financial and ERP systems. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, analytical approach to problem-solving. Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, auditors, and stakeholders at all levels. Experience working with shared service centres or offshore teams is advantageous, though not essential. Active study toward ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent qualification, with several exams still to complete. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Head of Finance - Financial Controller to work on part time basis 2-3 days a week for an SME business based in Hook area. The FC - Accountant role will be working closely with the Directors and be responsible for the full day-to-day financial management of the business in order to strengthen the finance function and provide commercial insight. This is ideal for someone with a proven SME Finance Management / FC / Head of Finance skills! Hours: 2-3 days a week Financial Controller duties: Oversee financial operations, including bookkeeping, management accounting, and reporting Prepare quarterly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, balance sheet and variance analysis Develop and monitor project and support contract budgets, KPIs to support performance and profitability Manage cash flow, working capital, and forecasting Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and cost control Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and relevant regulations Oversee the outsourced payroll activities Improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls Skills and experience: Strong practical experience in SME finance Good IT skills such as Excel and accounting system experience QuickBooks and Sage Ideally have CIS and VAT knowledge

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with a globally renowned carbon conscious manufacturer based in the Highlands of Scotland in the recruitment of a financial controller on a permanent basis. Benefits include Generous holiday entitlement Bonus scheme (15%) Pension which is up to 9% contributory Health and dental cover Life assurance x6 of salary Education support grant for each child in university Employee retail discount rewards This vacancy, the result of a departmental restructure will report into the commercial manager who in turn reports into the finance director. The role will be office based 5 days per week and the organisation are happy to pay a generous re-location package to individuals who are looking to re-locate. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to manage and maintain strict cash management for a number of trading entities as well as providing robust financial management and reporting. You will be a champion of process improvements and manage the budget, forecast and variances around budgets. You will also be the main point of contact for external stakeholders such as auditors as well as overseeing the transactional finance function. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Day to day management of the transactional finance team Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial systems Prepare monthly management accounts for in line with Group requirements. Prepare statutory accounts and supporting information in conjunction with external auditors Prepare monthly management accounts and appropriate quarterly reporting for the business and stakeholders. Prepare weekly cashflow forecasts various manufacturing sites Manage and forecast daily cash requirements of various sites Preparation of budgets and forecasts Develop management reporting to facilitate improved decision making at a site level Development of business systems to enable value adding management reporting and information Continuous improvement of existing processes and procedures to maximise the efficiency of the team and systems Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams. Other ad hoc tasks as required The Requirements We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS), who has a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role or someone who is looking to take a move from practice into industry. We are looking for an individual who also has solid technical regulatory experience within GAAP and Tax compliance. The role will incorporate a high level of stakeholder management so excellent communication skills are essential. Our client is based in the Highlands of Scotland so we are looking for candidates who are looking for a lifestyle change or someone who is locally based. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who is looking for a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling position within finance. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.