Company details and job overview: Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a well-established Company in the Merseyside area. This business are market-leading and well respected and seen as innovators within their chosen industry. With a headcount over 3000 staff, they are keen to secure a Payroll Manager to oversee a small team to manage the payroll process, systems and day to day activity within the department. Your new role as the Payroll Manager: As the Payroll Manager, you will report directly to the Financial Controller, responsible for the payroll process, you shall develop systems and processes within the payroll department which includes all elements of Payroll, including all transactions, salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes and third party payments. You will coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems, whilst overseeing the process of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades. In addition you will ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies, whilst managing a small team. You will also liaise with auditors, manage payroll tax audits, collaborate with Human Resources and accounting teams, and resolve issues by answering payroll-related questions. Experience & Qualifications required to apply: To be considered, you must be possess at least 3 years experience in a similar senior payroll position. With a solid understanding of current payroll requirements, your knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws will also be supported by a proven track record of managing a team. You shall have a keen eye for detail, an analytical mind, outstanding communication skills (written and oral) and have strong leadership and development skills. Salary and reward on offer: You will be paid a competitive salary and given the opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable team of finance professionals. My client offer progressive career opportunities and invaluable support from an engaging and experienced Group Financial Controller. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Company details and job overview: Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a well-established Company in the Merseyside area. This business are market-leading and well respected and seen as innovators within their chosen industry. With a headcount over 3000 staff, they are keen to secure a Payroll Manager to oversee a small team to manage the payroll process, systems and day to day activity within the department. Your new role as the Payroll Manager: As the Payroll Manager, you will report directly to the Financial Controller, responsible for the payroll process, you shall develop systems and processes within the payroll department which includes all elements of Payroll, including all transactions, salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes and third party payments. You will coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems, whilst overseeing the process of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades. In addition you will ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies, whilst managing a small team. You will also liaise with auditors, manage payroll tax audits, collaborate with Human Resources and accounting teams, and resolve issues by answering payroll-related questions. Experience & Qualifications required to apply: To be considered, you must be possess at least 3 years experience in a similar senior payroll position. With a solid understanding of current payroll requirements, your knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws will also be supported by a proven track record of managing a team. You shall have a keen eye for detail, an analytical mind, outstanding communication skills (written and oral) and have strong leadership and development skills. Salary and reward on offer: You will be paid a competitive salary and given the opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable team of finance professionals. My client offer progressive career opportunities and invaluable support from an engaging and experienced Group Financial Controller. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a highly successful and growing UK business based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a fixed term contact basis for a period of 10 months until April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience to join a thriving business with a collaborative culture. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, supporting supplier relationships and maintaining the accuracy of financial information across the business. The successful candidate will need to be available at short notice for an interim contract. What will you be doing? Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely entry onto the finance system. Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation. Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies. Producing and reviewing GRNI reports, resolving outstanding issues where required. Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs. Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner. Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain invoice approvals and resolve payment-related queries. Reviewing and analysing employee expense claims. Supporting process improvements and maintaining accurate procedural documentation. Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal departments to ensure efficient invoice processing. Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and ad hoc duties as required. Ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies and financial procedures. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance role (e.g. Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant) Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data. Experience using D365 is desirable, though not essential. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively. Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment. Experience working within a high-volume finance function would be advantageous. What's on offer? Hybrid working (3 days per week working from home). Early finish on Fridays - 35.5 hours per week. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Exposure to a large-scale finance function with opportunities to broaden your experience. If you have experience within Accounts Payable and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing and successful organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Sewell Wallis is currently working with a highly successful and growing UK business based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, who are recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant on a fixed term contact basis for a period of 10 months until April 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience to join a thriving business with a collaborative culture. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, supporting supplier relationships and maintaining the accuracy of financial information across the business. The successful candidate will need to be available at short notice for an interim contract. What will you be doing? Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely entry onto the finance system. Matching invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation. Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies. Producing and reviewing GRNI reports, resolving outstanding issues where required. Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs. Managing the Accounts Payable inbox and responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner. Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain invoice approvals and resolve payment-related queries. Reviewing and analysing employee expense claims. Supporting process improvements and maintaining accurate procedural documentation. Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal departments to ensure efficient invoice processing. Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and ad hoc duties as required. Ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies and financial procedures. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar transactional finance role (e.g. Accounts Assistant/Finance Assistant) Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data. Experience using D365 is desirable, though not essential. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively. Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment. Experience working within a high-volume finance function would be advantageous. What's on offer? Hybrid working (3 days per week working from home). Early finish on Fridays - 35.5 hours per week. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Exposure to a large-scale finance function with opportunities to broaden your experience. If you have experience within Accounts Payable and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing and successful organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now or get in touch with Eleanor Kirk for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Finance Business Partner Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 per annum, plus annual bonus, car or travel allowance and other Veolia benefits Location: Hybrid - Wembley / Camden When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to 5 days Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Ensures timely and accurate production of monthly accounts to enable appropriate leadership decision-making for contracts within the role-holder's remit Reporting results to Business Managers, the Regional Finance Controller, and the Regional Manager. Preparing forecasts/budgets in liaison with Business Managers, supporting/advising as required. Ensuring all contracts within the remit are complying with company's finance procedures and policies. Plans and supervises the workload of direct reports effectively, managing performance and taking action where required Analyses and reports financial figures and operational KPIs, identifying and explaining unusual variances, reporting to demonstrate the performance of the company against forecasts, utilizing a number of systems including Workday, Tranman, Infor, PowerBI, and Adaptive Planning. Plans own annual workload in relation to delivery of outputs accurately in conjunction with the accounting timetable, including managing ad hoc requests in addition to planned workload. What we're looking for: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) plus thorough post-qualification experience Experience of managing and motivating staff Good business acumen Committed to delivering within set deadlines Demonstrate strong communication skills with all levels of stakeholders Must be confident and a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment Sound technical accounting skills Proficient in manipulating and reporting on large volumes of data efficiently Desirable: Experience with group reporting systems (Vector or similar) Any experience with Google Suite of programs (Doc, Sheets, etc) Previous Contract or industry knowledge What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Finance Business Partner Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 per annum, plus annual bonus, car or travel allowance and other Veolia benefits Location: Hybrid - Wembley / Camden When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to 5 days Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Ensures timely and accurate production of monthly accounts to enable appropriate leadership decision-making for contracts within the role-holder's remit Reporting results to Business Managers, the Regional Finance Controller, and the Regional Manager. Preparing forecasts/budgets in liaison with Business Managers, supporting/advising as required. Ensuring all contracts within the remit are complying with company's finance procedures and policies. Plans and supervises the workload of direct reports effectively, managing performance and taking action where required Analyses and reports financial figures and operational KPIs, identifying and explaining unusual variances, reporting to demonstrate the performance of the company against forecasts, utilizing a number of systems including Workday, Tranman, Infor, PowerBI, and Adaptive Planning. Plans own annual workload in relation to delivery of outputs accurately in conjunction with the accounting timetable, including managing ad hoc requests in addition to planned workload. What we're looking for: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) plus thorough post-qualification experience Experience of managing and motivating staff Good business acumen Committed to delivering within set deadlines Demonstrate strong communication skills with all levels of stakeholders Must be confident and a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment Sound technical accounting skills Proficient in manipulating and reporting on large volumes of data efficiently Desirable: Experience with group reporting systems (Vector or similar) Any experience with Google Suite of programs (Doc, Sheets, etc) Previous Contract or industry knowledge What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Plant Controller Manufacuring Group £80,000-£95,000 plus bonus Your new role As Plant Controller, you will take full ownership of the divisional finance function, acting as a key member of the senior leadership team and a strategic partner to both divisional and group leadership. This is a senior, autonomous role with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving performance and supporting operational and commercial decision-making. You will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, statutory reporting and commercial analysis, while ensuring alignment with group reporting, controls and governance requirements. Working closely with operations, sales and supply chain, you will provide insight to support margin optimisation, capital investment decisions and long-term growth. The role also involves regular interaction with global stakeholders, major customers and suppliers. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience operating at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level within large-scale (£100m+ revenue) manufacturing or automotive environments. You will bring strong commercial acumen, the credibility to influence at board and group level, and a track record of leading finance in complex, operationally driven businesses. Experience managing cash flow, forecasting, capex and performance in capital-intensive environments is essential, alongside a hands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited to a divisional setting within a global group. What you'll get in return You'll join a financially strong, globally backed organisation where the divisional Finance Director plays a visible and influential role. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of autonomy, and the opportunity to shape financial performance within a critical part of a world-class manufacturing 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Plant Controller Manufacuring Group £80,000-£95,000 plus bonus Your new role As Plant Controller, you will take full ownership of the divisional finance function, acting as a key member of the senior leadership team and a strategic partner to both divisional and group leadership. This is a senior, autonomous role with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving performance and supporting operational and commercial decision-making. You will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, statutory reporting and commercial analysis, while ensuring alignment with group reporting, controls and governance requirements. Working closely with operations, sales and supply chain, you will provide insight to support margin optimisation, capital investment decisions and long-term growth. The role also involves regular interaction with global stakeholders, major customers and suppliers. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience operating at Finance Director or senior finance leadership level within large-scale (£100m+ revenue) manufacturing or automotive environments. You will bring strong commercial acumen, the credibility to influence at board and group level, and a track record of leading finance in complex, operationally driven businesses. Experience managing cash flow, forecasting, capex and performance in capital-intensive environments is essential, alongside a hands-on, pragmatic leadership style suited to a divisional setting within a global group. What you'll get in return You'll join a financially strong, globally backed organisation where the divisional Finance Director plays a visible and influential role. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of autonomy, and the opportunity to shape financial performance within a critical part of a world-class manufacturing 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.
Accounting Manager, Lincoln Your new company Hays Senior Finance are working with a fast-growing innovative company in Lincoln to recruit a technical Accounting Manager. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead improvements across fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and robust controls, as well as playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, governance and asset accounting.This is a hands-on role with responsibility for delivering a structured fixed asset improvement programme, implementing capitalisation policies, and improving audit trails and reporting quality. You will work closely with operational teams to enhance CAPEX approval/tracking and project completion processes, improving the visibility of work in progress and ensuring timely and accurate capitalisation. You will manage month-end and year-end close activities, oversee general ledger integrity, prepare statutory accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cash reporting, and coordinate tax compliance. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in financial reporting and fixed asset accounting, including resolving complex legacy issues. You will be confident working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, able to lead change, manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will be living within a commutable distance of the Lincoln area as the role is all office-based. What you'll get in return Exciting, fast-growing company Interesting and varied role Long term career progression Free parking 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Accounting Manager, Lincoln Your new company Hays Senior Finance are working with a fast-growing innovative company in Lincoln to recruit a technical Accounting Manager. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead improvements across fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure and statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and robust controls, as well as playing a key role in strengthening financial reporting, governance and asset accounting.This is a hands-on role with responsibility for delivering a structured fixed asset improvement programme, implementing capitalisation policies, and improving audit trails and reporting quality. You will work closely with operational teams to enhance CAPEX approval/tracking and project completion processes, improving the visibility of work in progress and ensuring timely and accurate capitalisation. You will manage month-end and year-end close activities, oversee general ledger integrity, prepare statutory accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cash reporting, and coordinate tax compliance. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience in financial reporting and fixed asset accounting, including resolving complex legacy issues. You will be confident working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, able to lead change, manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will be living within a commutable distance of the Lincoln area as the role is all office-based. What you'll get in return Exciting, fast-growing company Interesting and varied role Long term career progression Free parking 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.
FP& A Manager, Lincoln Your new company Hays Senior Finance are working with a leading Lincoln company to recruit an FP&A Manager. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead all forward-looking financial activity, including annual budgeting, rolling and quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic planning and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting senior leaders with high-quality insights. The role involves building and maintaining robust financial models, producing clear and impactful management and board reports, and translating complex financial information into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders. You will oversee month-end performance analysis, cashflow forecasting, working capital and capex reporting, and risk and opportunity tracking. You will have a strong focus on process improvement and automation, with responsibility for enhancing reporting, dashboards, and financial systems. You will work closely with senior leaders and budget holders across the business, acting as a trusted finance partner and supporting strategic initiatives and investment decisions. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with significant FP&A experience, strong financial modelling skills, and the ability to influence at senior level. You will be analytically strong, commercially minded, and confident operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with excellent communication and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset. You will be living in close commute to the Lincoln area as the role is all office-based. What you'll get in return Exciting, growing company Varied and interesting role Career progression Free parking 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
FP& A Manager, Lincoln Your new company Hays Senior Finance are working with a leading Lincoln company to recruit an FP&A Manager. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead all forward-looking financial activity, including annual budgeting, rolling and quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic planning and play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting senior leaders with high-quality insights. The role involves building and maintaining robust financial models, producing clear and impactful management and board reports, and translating complex financial information into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders. You will oversee month-end performance analysis, cashflow forecasting, working capital and capex reporting, and risk and opportunity tracking. You will have a strong focus on process improvement and automation, with responsibility for enhancing reporting, dashboards, and financial systems. You will work closely with senior leaders and budget holders across the business, acting as a trusted finance partner and supporting strategic initiatives and investment decisions. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with significant FP&A experience, strong financial modelling skills, and the ability to influence at senior level. You will be analytically strong, commercially minded, and confident operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with excellent communication and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset. You will be living in close commute to the Lincoln area as the role is all office-based. What you'll get in return Exciting, growing company Varied and interesting role Career progression Free parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Interim Group Financial Controller Derby 3 days on site 6 months FTC (strong potential for extension or temp-to-perm) PE-backed environment IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED Gleeson are delighted to be working with a large, complex, multi-entity client of ours looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to provide strong financial leadership during a key phase of growth and transformation. This role requires a technically strong finance leader with the commerciality and confidence to manage a developing team, challenge existing processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver change. Private equity experience is highly preferred and will be prioritised. Key requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller: Proven team management and leadership experience (essential) Experience within a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential) Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial, improvement-focused mindset PE-backed business experience (highly desirable) Able to work 3 days per week on site in Derby (essential) The role: As part of the SLT you'll take ownership of end-to-end financial control across the group, including: Leading and developing the finance teamI nvestor-grade monthly reporting, board packs and statutory accounts Group consolidations and maintaining a robust control environment Tax compliance, audit management and external stakeholder relationships Driving working capital, margin and cash improvements You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience outlined above and a track record of operating at pace in performance-driven environments. A high-impact interim role for a hands-on leader who thrives on driving value and delivering change. For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without any need sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Derby to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Interim Group Financial Controller Derby 3 days on site 6 months FTC (strong potential for extension or temp-to-perm) PE-backed environment IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED Gleeson are delighted to be working with a large, complex, multi-entity client of ours looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to provide strong financial leadership during a key phase of growth and transformation. This role requires a technically strong finance leader with the commerciality and confidence to manage a developing team, challenge existing processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver change. Private equity experience is highly preferred and will be prioritised. Key requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller: Proven team management and leadership experience (essential) Experience within a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential) Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial, improvement-focused mindset PE-backed business experience (highly desirable) Able to work 3 days per week on site in Derby (essential) The role: As part of the SLT you'll take ownership of end-to-end financial control across the group, including: Leading and developing the finance teamI nvestor-grade monthly reporting, board packs and statutory accounts Group consolidations and maintaining a robust control environment Tax compliance, audit management and external stakeholder relationships Driving working capital, margin and cash improvements You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience outlined above and a track record of operating at pace in performance-driven environments. A high-impact interim role for a hands-on leader who thrives on driving value and delivering change. For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without any need sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Derby to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. 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.
Interim Head of Finance 2 month contract Cambridge - Hybrid 450 - 500 p/d (umbrella) Overview This Head of Finance role sits at the centre of the business, helping to steer performance, inform key decisions, and maintain strong financial discipline. Reporting into the CFO, you'll combine commercial insight with hands-on financial oversight and performance analysis. Working closely with teams across the organisation, you'll turn financial data into clear, actionable insight, support core reporting cycles, and play a key role in shaping future growth through effective planning and analysis. About You You're a commercially aware finance professional who enjoys playing an active role in business performance. You're comfortable switching between detailed analysis and big-picture thinking, and you take a proactive, hands-on approach to getting things done. You're confident working both independently and cross-functionally, using insight to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and highlight both risks and opportunities. You bring energy and ownership, helping to push key initiatives forward and deliver tangible results. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted partner to commercial, operational, and marketing leaders to improve financial outcomes and drive accountability Deliver meaningful analysis and reporting, highlighting trends and key drivers across revenue, cost, and profitability Build and enhance performance reporting tools, including dashboards and KPI tracking, to improve visibility across the business Coordinate the month-end close in partnership with an offshore finance team, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and continuously improving Present monthly results and variances to senior stakeholders, offering clear commentary and recommendations Lead the end-to-end planning cycle, including budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks Drive efficiencies by identifying and implementing improvements across finance processes and reporting Contribute to strategic initiatives such as investment cases, pricing decisions, tender support, and profitability analysis Oversee the integrity of balance sheets across business units, working with the regional Financial Controller to investigate and resolve issues Take ownership of payroll outsourcing arrangements Manage and support a small in-house finance team (2 direct reports) across transactional and admin activities Maintain strong oversight and governance over all work delivered by the outsourced accounting function Essential Skills & Experience Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Background in Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering, supported by strong management accounting experience Proven ability to analyse complex data, extract key messages, and build impactful reporting and tools Experience spanning FP&A, analytics, and business-facing finance roles Strong Excel capability and experience with visual reporting tools Confident communicator with the ability to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders Well-organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively Familiarity with Oracle systems is advantageous
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
Interim Head of Finance 2 month contract Cambridge - Hybrid 450 - 500 p/d (umbrella) Overview This Head of Finance role sits at the centre of the business, helping to steer performance, inform key decisions, and maintain strong financial discipline. Reporting into the CFO, you'll combine commercial insight with hands-on financial oversight and performance analysis. Working closely with teams across the organisation, you'll turn financial data into clear, actionable insight, support core reporting cycles, and play a key role in shaping future growth through effective planning and analysis. About You You're a commercially aware finance professional who enjoys playing an active role in business performance. You're comfortable switching between detailed analysis and big-picture thinking, and you take a proactive, hands-on approach to getting things done. You're confident working both independently and cross-functionally, using insight to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and highlight both risks and opportunities. You bring energy and ownership, helping to push key initiatives forward and deliver tangible results. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted partner to commercial, operational, and marketing leaders to improve financial outcomes and drive accountability Deliver meaningful analysis and reporting, highlighting trends and key drivers across revenue, cost, and profitability Build and enhance performance reporting tools, including dashboards and KPI tracking, to improve visibility across the business Coordinate the month-end close in partnership with an offshore finance team, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and continuously improving Present monthly results and variances to senior stakeholders, offering clear commentary and recommendations Lead the end-to-end planning cycle, including budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks Drive efficiencies by identifying and implementing improvements across finance processes and reporting Contribute to strategic initiatives such as investment cases, pricing decisions, tender support, and profitability analysis Oversee the integrity of balance sheets across business units, working with the regional Financial Controller to investigate and resolve issues Take ownership of payroll outsourcing arrangements Manage and support a small in-house finance team (2 direct reports) across transactional and admin activities Maintain strong oversight and governance over all work delivered by the outsourced accounting function Essential Skills & Experience Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Background in Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering, supported by strong management accounting experience Proven ability to analyse complex data, extract key messages, and build impactful reporting and tools Experience spanning FP&A, analytics, and business-facing finance roles Strong Excel capability and experience with visual reporting tools Confident communicator with the ability to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders Well-organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively Familiarity with Oracle systems is advantageous
We are working with a privately backed, multi-site business seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a particularly busy period of change and integration activity. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced and commercially aware finance professional who can quickly stabilise processes, improve financial controls, and support the business thr click apply for full job details
Jun 12, 2026
Contractor
We are working with a privately backed, multi-site business seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a particularly busy period of change and integration activity. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced and commercially aware finance professional who can quickly stabilise processes, improve financial controls, and support the business thr click apply for full job details
Group Reporting Manager Location: Leicester Reports to: Group Financial Controller Salary: up to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and technically strong Group Reporting Manager to join a Group Finance team. This role will lead the delivery of Group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidation, and regulatory reporting, ensuring all external reporting obligations are met accurately and on time. The successful candidate will own the Group consolidation process, including preparation of the Group cash flow statement and consolidated statutory accounts, and will oversee the preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts across the Group. The role also includes responsibility for key regulatory reporting requirements, including ICARA reporting and wider FCA regulatory obligations. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider finance team, this role will play a central part in coordinating the annual external audit, managing audit deliverables, and responding to regulatory information requests. This is a highly dynamic position, offering the opportunity to contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives, strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes, and support the development of a scalable finance function. Key Responsibilities: Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Own and manage the Group consolidation process across monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting cycles Prepare consolidated Group statutory financial statements, including supporting disclosures Lead preparation of the Group cash flow statement and related analysis Oversee preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts across the Group Maintain and monitor Group IFRS accounting adjustments across all entities Regulatory Reporting: Lead preparation of ICARA reporting in line with FCA requirements Oversee FCA regulatory submissions and related financial reporting obligations Manage additional regulatory/statistical reporting (including ONS returns where applicable) Audit Management: Coordinate the annual external audit process, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders Manage audit deliverables and supporting documentation Act as key point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies Financial Control & Governance: Develop and maintain the Group financial control framework and governance standards Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant accounting standards Oversee balance sheet reconciliations across the Group Establish and maintain robust control documentation and SOPs Reporting & Finance Transformation: Lead improvements in Group financial reporting processes Support finance transformation projects, including systems, reporting, and controls Assist with implementation of new reporting frameworks and governance structures Debt & Treasury Reporting: Oversee Group debt reporting and covenant monitoring Support treasury reporting and financial analysis for senior leadership Team Leadership & Development Line manage and support a Financial Accountant, providing coaching and technical guidance Support wider team development and capability building Promote a high-performing, collaborative team environment Ad Hoc Reporting & Strategic Support: Provide technical accounting advice and analysis to senior stakeholders Support Group-level projects, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives Skills & Experience: Essential - Strong technical accounting knowledge with significant Group reporting and consolidation experience Experience preparing Group statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements Proven experience managing external audits and audit deliverables Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Experience with regulatory reporting in a regulated environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across stakeholders Desirable - Exposure to FCA reporting and ICARA requirements Experience in finance transformation or reporting improvement projects Qualifications - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of Group financial reporting within a complex and evolving finance environment. The role offers the chance to: Lead a key Group reporting function Influence regulatory reporting, audit delivery, and financial governance Shape and improve financial control and reporting frameworks Contribute to major transformation and improvement projects Work closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and growth
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Group Reporting Manager Location: Leicester Reports to: Group Financial Controller Salary: up to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and technically strong Group Reporting Manager to join a Group Finance team. This role will lead the delivery of Group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidation, and regulatory reporting, ensuring all external reporting obligations are met accurately and on time. The successful candidate will own the Group consolidation process, including preparation of the Group cash flow statement and consolidated statutory accounts, and will oversee the preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts across the Group. The role also includes responsibility for key regulatory reporting requirements, including ICARA reporting and wider FCA regulatory obligations. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider finance team, this role will play a central part in coordinating the annual external audit, managing audit deliverables, and responding to regulatory information requests. This is a highly dynamic position, offering the opportunity to contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives, strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes, and support the development of a scalable finance function. Key Responsibilities: Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Own and manage the Group consolidation process across monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting cycles Prepare consolidated Group statutory financial statements, including supporting disclosures Lead preparation of the Group cash flow statement and related analysis Oversee preparation of subsidiary statutory accounts across the Group Maintain and monitor Group IFRS accounting adjustments across all entities Regulatory Reporting: Lead preparation of ICARA reporting in line with FCA requirements Oversee FCA regulatory submissions and related financial reporting obligations Manage additional regulatory/statistical reporting (including ONS returns where applicable) Audit Management: Coordinate the annual external audit process, working closely with auditors and internal stakeholders Manage audit deliverables and supporting documentation Act as key point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies Financial Control & Governance: Develop and maintain the Group financial control framework and governance standards Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant accounting standards Oversee balance sheet reconciliations across the Group Establish and maintain robust control documentation and SOPs Reporting & Finance Transformation: Lead improvements in Group financial reporting processes Support finance transformation projects, including systems, reporting, and controls Assist with implementation of new reporting frameworks and governance structures Debt & Treasury Reporting: Oversee Group debt reporting and covenant monitoring Support treasury reporting and financial analysis for senior leadership Team Leadership & Development Line manage and support a Financial Accountant, providing coaching and technical guidance Support wider team development and capability building Promote a high-performing, collaborative team environment Ad Hoc Reporting & Strategic Support: Provide technical accounting advice and analysis to senior stakeholders Support Group-level projects, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives Skills & Experience: Essential - Strong technical accounting knowledge with significant Group reporting and consolidation experience Experience preparing Group statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements Proven experience managing external audits and audit deliverables Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Experience with regulatory reporting in a regulated environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across stakeholders Desirable - Exposure to FCA reporting and ICARA requirements Experience in finance transformation or reporting improvement projects Qualifications - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of Group financial reporting within a complex and evolving finance environment. The role offers the chance to: Lead a key Group reporting function Influence regulatory reporting, audit delivery, and financial governance Shape and improve financial control and reporting frameworks Contribute to major transformation and improvement projects Work closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and growth
This Financial Controller role is perfect for someone who wants to influence business performance, drive commercial decision-making and play a key role within a senior leadership team. This is a highly visible position within a leading manufacturing organisation, where your insight and control will directly support profitability, operational excellence and future growth. What's in it for you Salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience Annual bonus scheme with significant earning potential Company car scheme or car allowance Private medical cover and annual health check Company pension contribution and life assurance cover The opportunity to shape financial performance within a successful manufacturing environment Your responsibilities as Financial Controller Lead monthly management accounts, reporting processes and statutory compliance activities Maintain robust controls, governance processes and audit readiness across the site Develop budgets, forecasts and performance reporting to support strategic decisions Drive cash flow improvement, working capital management and cost control initiatives Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and monitor investment performance Lead and develop the finance function while supporting operational stakeholders across the business What we're looking for in a Financial Controller Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent Previous experience leading finance operations within a manufacturing or complex operational environment Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, compliance and audit requirements Experience producing budgets, forecasts and commercial financial analysis Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and support business performance improvement If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today for this Financial Controller opportunity.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
This Financial Controller role is perfect for someone who wants to influence business performance, drive commercial decision-making and play a key role within a senior leadership team. This is a highly visible position within a leading manufacturing organisation, where your insight and control will directly support profitability, operational excellence and future growth. What's in it for you Salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience Annual bonus scheme with significant earning potential Company car scheme or car allowance Private medical cover and annual health check Company pension contribution and life assurance cover The opportunity to shape financial performance within a successful manufacturing environment Your responsibilities as Financial Controller Lead monthly management accounts, reporting processes and statutory compliance activities Maintain robust controls, governance processes and audit readiness across the site Develop budgets, forecasts and performance reporting to support strategic decisions Drive cash flow improvement, working capital management and cost control initiatives Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and monitor investment performance Lead and develop the finance function while supporting operational stakeholders across the business What we're looking for in a Financial Controller Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent Previous experience leading finance operations within a manufacturing or complex operational environment Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, compliance and audit requirements Experience producing budgets, forecasts and commercial financial analysis Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and support business performance improvement If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today for this Financial Controller opportunity.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Plant Financial Controller role for an International Manufacturing Group, paying up to £90k + bonus Your new company You will be joining a leading, global manufacturing organisation operating within the automotive sector, with a strong presence in the UK and international operations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. The business is recognised for its technical innovation, commitment to quality, and investment in people. With complex manufacturing processes and a strong control environment, this organisation offers both stability and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making at a senior level. Your new role As Plant Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the financial leadership, reporting and governance for the Bradford operations. You will be a key member of the site and divisional management team, providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions. Alongside this, you take full ownership of the preparation and review of statutory and management financial statements, supporting both subsidiary and group reporting requirements, acting as the primary finance partner to site leadership, providing guidance on accounting, financial performance and wider business matters. What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience as a senior finance leader within a manufacturing environment. A strong background in management accounts, balance sheet control, budgeting, forecasting and audit is essential. Having experience operating within a group or multinational structure, including consolidation and group reporting, whilst having a strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, inventory accounting and capex control is key. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive package, including a salary of up to £90k plus bonus. Alongside this, you will gain senior leadership exposure within a global manufacturing organisation, whilst getting the opportunity to play a key role in driving financial and operational performance. 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Plant Financial Controller role for an International Manufacturing Group, paying up to £90k + bonus Your new company You will be joining a leading, global manufacturing organisation operating within the automotive sector, with a strong presence in the UK and international operations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. The business is recognised for its technical innovation, commitment to quality, and investment in people. With complex manufacturing processes and a strong control environment, this organisation offers both stability and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making at a senior level. Your new role As Plant Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the financial leadership, reporting and governance for the Bradford operations. You will be a key member of the site and divisional management team, providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions. Alongside this, you take full ownership of the preparation and review of statutory and management financial statements, supporting both subsidiary and group reporting requirements, acting as the primary finance partner to site leadership, providing guidance on accounting, financial performance and wider business matters. What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience as a senior finance leader within a manufacturing environment. A strong background in management accounts, balance sheet control, budgeting, forecasting and audit is essential. Having experience operating within a group or multinational structure, including consolidation and group reporting, whilst having a strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, inventory accounting and capex control is key. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive package, including a salary of up to £90k plus bonus. Alongside this, you will gain senior leadership exposure within a global manufacturing organisation, whilst getting the opportunity to play a key role in driving financial and operational performance. 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.
Bristol - PE backed CFO / FD role - value creation opportunity: We are at the early stages of a search for a CFO / Finance Director for a PE backed cutting-edge Tech business in the Bristol area, using AI, Big Data and IoT at the forefront of its sector across the globe. The salary and package for the role are negotiable and will include bonus participation and a Management Equity Scheme , commensurate with a role such as this. Do get in touch if you're an experienced qualified Finance Director, CFO, Financial Controller or Head of Finance from the Tech (or similar), sector and would like to be considered for the role.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Bristol - PE backed CFO / FD role - value creation opportunity: We are at the early stages of a search for a CFO / Finance Director for a PE backed cutting-edge Tech business in the Bristol area, using AI, Big Data and IoT at the forefront of its sector across the globe. The salary and package for the role are negotiable and will include bonus participation and a Management Equity Scheme , commensurate with a role such as this. Do get in touch if you're an experienced qualified Finance Director, CFO, Financial Controller or Head of Finance from the Tech (or similar), sector and would like to be considered for the role.
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a well-established business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team. This Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in the delivery of timely management accounts within the Engineering division. This opportunity is an attractive proposition for a candidate keen to take on a senior role within a scaling business. What will you be doing? Effective coordination of all finance functions. Responsibility for the Engineering department & SBU divisional Finances. Management of cash flow reporting. Deliver high quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to the business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises. Identify key threats and opportunities to work with operational stakeholders to develop remedial actions to manage deviations from budget. Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining detailed support to allow for management review. Responsibility for statutory reporting, HMRC & ONS. Finance lead in statutory audits. Key role in producing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Provide challenge to the business, working closely with key operational stakeholders to deliver budget revenue and margin. Provide financial support to the Project Commercial Teams during month-end and as required. Support the Commercial Teams with robust analysis of WIP management. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders and providing cover for the Financial Controller as required. Mentor role for the rest of the Finance Team. Other ad-hoc duties specified by the Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that intra-group accounting dates are met. What skills will you need? Full Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with relevant experience Minimum 5 years PQE. Strong IT knowledge, especially in Advanced Excel and accounting systems. Strong technical management reporting skills, along with unwavering attention to detail and an ability to build relationships through effective communication. Experience working within the Engineering sector (preferred) What's on offer? 10% Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Company Rewards Programme 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a well-established business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their team. This Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller and will play a key role in the delivery of timely management accounts within the Engineering division. This opportunity is an attractive proposition for a candidate keen to take on a senior role within a scaling business. What will you be doing? Effective coordination of all finance functions. Responsibility for the Engineering department & SBU divisional Finances. Management of cash flow reporting. Deliver high quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to the business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises. Identify key threats and opportunities to work with operational stakeholders to develop remedial actions to manage deviations from budget. Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining detailed support to allow for management review. Responsibility for statutory reporting, HMRC & ONS. Finance lead in statutory audits. Key role in producing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Provide challenge to the business, working closely with key operational stakeholders to deliver budget revenue and margin. Provide financial support to the Project Commercial Teams during month-end and as required. Support the Commercial Teams with robust analysis of WIP management. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders and providing cover for the Financial Controller as required. Mentor role for the rest of the Finance Team. Other ad-hoc duties specified by the Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that intra-group accounting dates are met. What skills will you need? Full Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with relevant experience Minimum 5 years PQE. Strong IT knowledge, especially in Advanced Excel and accounting systems. Strong technical management reporting skills, along with unwavering attention to detail and an ability to build relationships through effective communication. Experience working within the Engineering sector (preferred) What's on offer? 10% Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Company Rewards Programme 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.
Commercial Advisor - Project Financing Your new company This is a rare opportunity to work as a Commercial Advisor - Project Financing, in a small, high impact team at the forefront of the UK's Net Zero transformation, playing a key role in the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure assets. Your new role Commercial Advisor - Project Financing The Project Financing Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project Financing arrangements for the UKs first CO2 transportation and storage network.Acting as the external face of the Company to lenders and their advisors, the Project Financing Advisor coordinates the flow of information between the Company, the banking syndicate, and other third parties. The role requires close collaboration with Commercial Advisors, the Financial Controller, and wider project teams to manage cash calls, draw downs, financing obligations, and conditions precedent. What You Will Deliver Project Financing Leadership: Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of project financing arrangements Work closely with Commercial Advisors and the Financial Controller to oversee cash calls, funding requirements, and financing-related obligations. Own the financing structure and documentation, ensuring continued alignment with project needs, financing agreements, and debt-related financial model assumptions. Banking Relationship & External Engagement: Act as the Company's primary interface with the banking syndicate agent. Manage relationships with lenders and their advisors, including financial, legal, environmental & social, and technical advisors. Coordinate and control the flow of information between the Company and all external parties involved in the project financing. Represent the Company in lender meetings, reviews, and formal communications. Operations & Cash Management: Manage day-to-day financing operations including cash forecasting, bank drawdowns, repayments, and cash movements. Administer project cash calls in accordance with financing agreements and shareholder arrangements. Ensure all financing transactions and interactions with lenders and agents are accurate, timely, and compliant. Obligations Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all obligations under the financing documents, including legal, financial, procurement, project, and environmental & social requirements. Monitor ongoing compliance, identify emerging risks, and proactively manage issues with internal and external stakeholders. Oversee delivery of lender reporting, audits, and assurance requirements. Hedging: Manage and monitor the Company's hedging arrangements in line with financing documents and agreed treasury policy. Coordinate the execution, documentation, and compliance of hedging instruments with lenders and hedge counterparties. Monitor hedge effectiveness, covenant compliance, and interest rate exposure, working closely with finance and treasury specialists. Ensure hedging activities remain aligned with financing requirements, project cashflows, and risk management objectives, including lender reporting and remediation where required. Decommissioning Fund Arrangement: Support the structuring, delivery, and ongoing management of the project's decommissioning fund arrangement in line with UK offshore and CCS decommissioning requirements, regulatory frameworks, and project financing documents. Coordinate with lenders, shareholders, legal advisors, and technical teams to establish and document the decommissioning funding mechanism, ensuring alignment with applicable UK regulatory and licensing obligations. What you'll need to succeed Education and Qualifications: Degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar) desirable but not essential. Essential Experience Strong understanding of project finance structures and financing documentation. Experience managing banking relationships and lender interactions. Experience of cashflow management, drawdowns, and funding operations. Ability to work collaboratively across finance, legal, technical, and project teams. Desirable Experience Experience in IJVs or shareholder-based project structures. Experience in regulated or government-linked infrastructure projects. What you'll get in return An attractive salary and benefits packaged is offered. 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Commercial Advisor - Project Financing Your new company This is a rare opportunity to work as a Commercial Advisor - Project Financing, in a small, high impact team at the forefront of the UK's Net Zero transformation, playing a key role in the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure assets. Your new role Commercial Advisor - Project Financing The Project Financing Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project Financing arrangements for the UKs first CO2 transportation and storage network.Acting as the external face of the Company to lenders and their advisors, the Project Financing Advisor coordinates the flow of information between the Company, the banking syndicate, and other third parties. The role requires close collaboration with Commercial Advisors, the Financial Controller, and wider project teams to manage cash calls, draw downs, financing obligations, and conditions precedent. What You Will Deliver Project Financing Leadership: Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of project financing arrangements Work closely with Commercial Advisors and the Financial Controller to oversee cash calls, funding requirements, and financing-related obligations. Own the financing structure and documentation, ensuring continued alignment with project needs, financing agreements, and debt-related financial model assumptions. Banking Relationship & External Engagement: Act as the Company's primary interface with the banking syndicate agent. Manage relationships with lenders and their advisors, including financial, legal, environmental & social, and technical advisors. Coordinate and control the flow of information between the Company and all external parties involved in the project financing. Represent the Company in lender meetings, reviews, and formal communications. Operations & Cash Management: Manage day-to-day financing operations including cash forecasting, bank drawdowns, repayments, and cash movements. Administer project cash calls in accordance with financing agreements and shareholder arrangements. Ensure all financing transactions and interactions with lenders and agents are accurate, timely, and compliant. Obligations Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all obligations under the financing documents, including legal, financial, procurement, project, and environmental & social requirements. Monitor ongoing compliance, identify emerging risks, and proactively manage issues with internal and external stakeholders. Oversee delivery of lender reporting, audits, and assurance requirements. Hedging: Manage and monitor the Company's hedging arrangements in line with financing documents and agreed treasury policy. Coordinate the execution, documentation, and compliance of hedging instruments with lenders and hedge counterparties. Monitor hedge effectiveness, covenant compliance, and interest rate exposure, working closely with finance and treasury specialists. Ensure hedging activities remain aligned with financing requirements, project cashflows, and risk management objectives, including lender reporting and remediation where required. Decommissioning Fund Arrangement: Support the structuring, delivery, and ongoing management of the project's decommissioning fund arrangement in line with UK offshore and CCS decommissioning requirements, regulatory frameworks, and project financing documents. Coordinate with lenders, shareholders, legal advisors, and technical teams to establish and document the decommissioning funding mechanism, ensuring alignment with applicable UK regulatory and licensing obligations. What you'll need to succeed Education and Qualifications: Degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar) desirable but not essential. Essential Experience Strong understanding of project finance structures and financing documentation. Experience managing banking relationships and lender interactions. Experience of cashflow management, drawdowns, and funding operations. Ability to work collaboratively across finance, legal, technical, and project teams. Desirable Experience Experience in IJVs or shareholder-based project structures. Experience in regulated or government-linked infrastructure projects. What you'll get in return An attractive salary and benefits packaged is offered. 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.
Sewell Wallis are partnering exclusively with a growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to their team. This Assistant Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller, who will be a brilliant mentor for a candidate who has ambitions to progress within a business. In terms of exposure, this role is heavily month-end focused and, with support and training, will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to look after their own set of Management Accounts. This role would suit a candidate wanting to take a step up, who has a desire to learn and expand their base of knowledge and gain exposure to wider finance functions. If you're an ambitious Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant wanting to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing? Management accounts production and support alongside the Management Accountant Liaising with site teams and operational managers to gather information relevant to the reporting function. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders to provide them with figures and details of how their work areas are performing against budgeted expectations. Support with the delivery of high-quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises. Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts. Prepare Cost and Project Analysis alongside project teams to understand Operational performance. Posting of centrally controlled costs (i.e., Fuel, EE, Recharges, Travel). Raising of Sales Invoices in a timely manner. Support the team in providing data analysis required through the annual statutory audit. Other ad-hoc duties specified by the Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that intra-group accounting dates are met. What skills do we need? Previous experience within a similar role. Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent). Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems. Attention to detail Financial awareness The ability to build relationships through effective communication. A quick learner with the ability to retain and implement information and deliver the required outputs. What's on offer? Study Support Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Westfield Health 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis are partnering exclusively with a growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which is looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to their team. This Assistant Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller, who will be a brilliant mentor for a candidate who has ambitions to progress within a business. In terms of exposure, this role is heavily month-end focused and, with support and training, will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to look after their own set of Management Accounts. This role would suit a candidate wanting to take a step up, who has a desire to learn and expand their base of knowledge and gain exposure to wider finance functions. If you're an ambitious Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant wanting to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing? Management accounts production and support alongside the Management Accountant Liaising with site teams and operational managers to gather information relevant to the reporting function. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders to provide them with figures and details of how their work areas are performing against budgeted expectations. Support with the delivery of high-quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises. Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts. Prepare Cost and Project Analysis alongside project teams to understand Operational performance. Posting of centrally controlled costs (i.e., Fuel, EE, Recharges, Travel). Raising of Sales Invoices in a timely manner. Support the team in providing data analysis required through the annual statutory audit. Other ad-hoc duties specified by the Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that intra-group accounting dates are met. What skills do we need? Previous experience within a similar role. Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent). Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems. Attention to detail Financial awareness The ability to build relationships through effective communication. A quick learner with the ability to retain and implement information and deliver the required outputs. What's on offer? Study Support Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Westfield Health 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.
A leading solar energy business are looking for a Financial Controller Your new company A really exciting solar project developer and operator with a growing global brand. The company is working on some massive expansion plans across Europe and have an ever-expanding team. Your new role You will be reporting to the EMEA FD, managing a team, helping the business to scale in a project focused Financial Controller position. Duties Ownership of monthly and yearly reporting as well as delivery of board pack Liaison with board and presentation of financials on a monthly basis Strategic process implementation and development of commercial finance strategy Management and ongoing development of the finance team Recruitment What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a background in renewable energy, infrastructure or related sectors. Ideally, you will have staff management experience and have partnered with operational budget holders on project development. What you'll get in return You will get to be part of this business during a significant period of growth and development. The company is diversifying their portfolio and are seeking candidates with a desire to progress their long-term career within the sector. The company have a hybrid working model. 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.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
A leading solar energy business are looking for a Financial Controller Your new company A really exciting solar project developer and operator with a growing global brand. The company is working on some massive expansion plans across Europe and have an ever-expanding team. Your new role You will be reporting to the EMEA FD, managing a team, helping the business to scale in a project focused Financial Controller position. Duties Ownership of monthly and yearly reporting as well as delivery of board pack Liaison with board and presentation of financials on a monthly basis Strategic process implementation and development of commercial finance strategy Management and ongoing development of the finance team Recruitment What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a background in renewable energy, infrastructure or related sectors. Ideally, you will have staff management experience and have partnered with operational budget holders on project development. What you'll get in return You will get to be part of this business during a significant period of growth and development. The company is diversifying their portfolio and are seeking candidates with a desire to progress their long-term career within the sector. The company have a hybrid working model. 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.
We re working with a well-established Coventry business looking to add a Credit Controller to their finance team on a long term temporary basis. This is a solid, hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of a ledger and support the finance team with cash collection, sales ledger maintenance and query resolution. The business is looking for someone available at short notice who is confident picking things up quickly and building relationships with customers and internal teams. What You ll Be Doing Managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up to date Opening new customer accounts in line with internal processes Setting, reviewing and maintaining customer credit limits Posting customer receipts, recharge invoices and rebate credit notes Calculating customer prompt payment rebates Sending monthly statements and chasing overdue balances by phone, email and letter Supporting with customer invoice queries and helping resolve issues quickly Maintaining the stop list and escalating unpaid debts where required Assisting the Financial Controller and Finance Director with ad hoc finance tasks What You ll Bring Previous experience in credit control, sales ledger or a similar finance role The ability to start quickly or at short notice A good understanding of basic financial accounting Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately A confident, personable approach when dealing with customers and internal teams The ability to take responsibility for your work and manage your own ledger VAT knowledge would be beneficial What You ll Get in Return A long-term temporary opportunity with potential to develop further A stable, established business with a supportive finance team Exposure across both credit control and wider sales ledger duties The chance to work closely with senior finance stakeholders A varied role where you can take genuine ownership of the ledger A quick-moving process for someone available immediately or at short notice This would suit someone who enjoys a traditional credit control role, likes taking ownership of their ledger and is ready to step into a busy finance team quickly.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
We re working with a well-established Coventry business looking to add a Credit Controller to their finance team on a long term temporary basis. This is a solid, hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of a ledger and support the finance team with cash collection, sales ledger maintenance and query resolution. The business is looking for someone available at short notice who is confident picking things up quickly and building relationships with customers and internal teams. What You ll Be Doing Managing and maintaining the sales ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up to date Opening new customer accounts in line with internal processes Setting, reviewing and maintaining customer credit limits Posting customer receipts, recharge invoices and rebate credit notes Calculating customer prompt payment rebates Sending monthly statements and chasing overdue balances by phone, email and letter Supporting with customer invoice queries and helping resolve issues quickly Maintaining the stop list and escalating unpaid debts where required Assisting the Financial Controller and Finance Director with ad hoc finance tasks What You ll Bring Previous experience in credit control, sales ledger or a similar finance role The ability to start quickly or at short notice A good understanding of basic financial accounting Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately A confident, personable approach when dealing with customers and internal teams The ability to take responsibility for your work and manage your own ledger VAT knowledge would be beneficial What You ll Get in Return A long-term temporary opportunity with potential to develop further A stable, established business with a supportive finance team Exposure across both credit control and wider sales ledger duties The chance to work closely with senior finance stakeholders A varied role where you can take genuine ownership of the ledger A quick-moving process for someone available immediately or at short notice This would suit someone who enjoys a traditional credit control role, likes taking ownership of their ledger and is ready to step into a busy finance team quickly.
A manufacturing business east of York is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of the day to day finance function and support the senior leadership team with timely, meaningful financial information. This is a broad role suited to an experienced Finance Manager stepping up, or an established Financial Controller who enjoys working closely with the wider business in an operat click apply for full job details
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
A manufacturing business east of York is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to take ownership of the day to day finance function and support the senior leadership team with timely, meaningful financial information. This is a broad role suited to an experienced Finance Manager stepping up, or an established Financial Controller who enjoys working closely with the wider business in an operat click apply for full job details
Job Title: Financial Director/ Financial Controller Location: Ludlow Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum plus bonus An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Financial Director/Financial Controller to work for a forward thinking and fast-growing company based in Ludlow, Shropshire reporting to the Managing Director to develop the current Finance department. We are looking for someone who is well experienced in running and managing a financial department in a small to medium sized U.K company. The person should be confident and secure in their financial role. Main tasks and responsibilities: Responsible for monthly and annual accounts including Group reporting Cost, profitability and revenue analysis. Financial management. To create and follow up key figures (KPI:s). Develop the company's processes and routines Be a member of the company's management team and contributor at board meetings. Lead the budget- and forecasting processes. Support for management and the company in general when it comes to the strategy process. Contributing to developing the business systems by, among other things, acting as project manager and or sounding board when it comes to evaluations and questions to optimise the use of current or produce decision-making material to possibly implement new solutions in ERP or other tools. Lead and participate in projects that aim to make routines more efficient e.g Automation of administration. Support line managers with administrative HR activities/tasks. Sills and Experience needed for the role: ERP system Solution focused Good collaborative skills Open and Honest Analytical and Quality minded If you are interested in our Financial Director/Financial Controller role, then please apply now
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Financial Director/ Financial Controller Location: Ludlow Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum plus bonus An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Financial Director/Financial Controller to work for a forward thinking and fast-growing company based in Ludlow, Shropshire reporting to the Managing Director to develop the current Finance department. We are looking for someone who is well experienced in running and managing a financial department in a small to medium sized U.K company. The person should be confident and secure in their financial role. Main tasks and responsibilities: Responsible for monthly and annual accounts including Group reporting Cost, profitability and revenue analysis. Financial management. To create and follow up key figures (KPI:s). Develop the company's processes and routines Be a member of the company's management team and contributor at board meetings. Lead the budget- and forecasting processes. Support for management and the company in general when it comes to the strategy process. Contributing to developing the business systems by, among other things, acting as project manager and or sounding board when it comes to evaluations and questions to optimise the use of current or produce decision-making material to possibly implement new solutions in ERP or other tools. Lead and participate in projects that aim to make routines more efficient e.g Automation of administration. Support line managers with administrative HR activities/tasks. Sills and Experience needed for the role: ERP system Solution focused Good collaborative skills Open and Honest Analytical and Quality minded If you are interested in our Financial Director/Financial Controller role, then please apply now
