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Role: Management Accountant Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £45,000 Benefits: Hybrid working, career development opportunities, exposure to senior stakeholders, growing business environment Our client, a leading organisation within the technology and communications sector, is hiring a Management Accountant to support a key business division and provide insightful financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence commercial decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance, reporting accuracy, and forecasting processes. What you'll do Produce monthly management accounts, including accounting adjustments and analysis Prepare management information packs with detailed variance analysis and commentary Ensure financial data is accurate and compliant with accounting standards Partner with senior stakeholders to explain financial performance against budget and forecast Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and operational efficiencies Review and improve financial processes and controls Support financial aspects of software implementations and business change projects Assist with the integration of acquisitions into the wider organisation Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities You'll work closely with senior finance leaders, operational stakeholders, and commercial teams to provide meaningful financial insight that supports strategic decision-making. What we're looking for Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and management accounting principles Previous experience producing management accounts and financial analysis Excellent Excel skills Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of NetSuite, Power BI, or PowerPoint would be advantageous AAT qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA would be beneficial The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach, commercial awareness, and the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes while thriving in a collaborative environment. Why join? Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership Exposure to strategic financial projects and business improvements Supportive and collaborative finance team Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression Apply now to take the next step in your finance career and help drive financial performance within a growing organisation.

Your new company You will be joining Ards and North Down Borough Council within the Corporate Services directorate, specifically in the Finance department based at City Hall, Bangor. The Council provides a dynamic and professional working environment, delivering key financial services to support capital projects and strategic initiatives across the organisation. Your new role As Capital Accountant, you will report to the Head of Finance and oversee a small team, including an Assistant Accountant and a Capital Project Accountant. You will play a key role in delivering capital accounting services, including managing capital budgets, supporting capital project boards, and maintaining the Council's fixed asset register.Your responsibilities will include treasury management, financial reporting, providing professional financial advice, and contributing to financial systems and process improvements. You will also work in partnership with various directorates, supporting business case development and ensuring effective financial governance across capital programmes. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you should hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent).You will bring: Experience in capital accounting, including budget preparation and control Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and treasury management Experience providing financial advice and managing stakeholders Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership abilities The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines A background working in a complex finance environment and experience supervising staff will be advantageous. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: A competitive salary- 55,611- 59,014 Hybrid working 37 days annual leave The opportunity to work in a strategic finance role within local government Exposure to high-value capital projects and senior stakeholders A supportive environment focused on professional development and continuous improvement Flexible working requirements, with occasional out-of-hours commitments 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 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Financial Controller About the Role My client are a growing manufacturing business. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead their finance function and play a key role in supporting the business's continued growth and success. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, financial controls, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight and people management. The successful candidate will lead month-end and year-end processes, oversee Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams, drive process improvements, and provide strategic financial support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts. Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to senior management. Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Monitor and manage daily cash flow and liquidity. Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts. Drive improvements in working capital performance. Manage banking relationships and support funding requirements. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes. Partner with departmental leaders to monitor financial performance. Analyse variances and provide commercial recommendations. Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling and business analysis. Financial Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks. Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory obligations. Identify and implement process and system improvements. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members. Foster a high-performing, collaborative finance culture. Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies. Support continuous professional development across the finance team. Credit Control Leadership Manage and develop the Credit Control function. Oversee debt collection strategies and customer account management. Minimise bad debt exposure through effective controls and processes. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of overdue accounts. Accounts Payable Leadership Oversee the Accounts Payable function and supplier payment processes. Ensure accurate invoice processing and approval workflows. Maintain strong supplier relationships. Strengthen controls across the purchase-to-pay cycle. About You You will be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred. Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting standards. Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial systems. Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 200, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable. Experience Minimum 5 7 years' finance experience. At least 2 3 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or Assistant Financial Controller. Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and cash flow management. Demonstrable experience managing Accounts Payable and Credit Control teams. Experience leading audits, statutory compliance, and financial control improvements. Experience within a fast-paced or multi-entity environment is advantageous. Skills & Competencies Excellent leadership and people management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Strong organisational and time management skills. Commercially aware with a strong business partnering approach. Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and automation. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Career development and progression opportunities. The chance to influence strategic decision-making and drive business performance.

An international entertainment company are seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager to lead the UK and EMEA business readiness activities for a major global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile finance transformation project that will shape the future operating model of one of the world's leading entertainment companies. What you'll be doing: Lead UK business readiness for a January 2027 SAP S/4HANA go-live Partner with global programme teams, system integrators and regional stakeholders Analyse and optimise end-to-end finance processes across P2P, OTC and RTR Lead UAT and SIT testing, defect management and business sign-off Support reporting and analytics transformation within the new SAP environment The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with previous SAP experience Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Financial Controller Location: Warrington, Cheshire (with occasional travel to UK and European sites) Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Job Type: Full Time The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a growing, multi-site business operating across the UK and Europe. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, with close collaboration across the wider finance leadership team, this role offers both strategic and operational responsibility within a complex and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, strengthening governance, improving reporting and supporting future growth initiatives. This position offers a clear progression pathway for an ambitious finance professional seeking to advance into a Finance Director role within the next 18-24 months. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Governance Lead, mentor and develop the finance team. Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning activities. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Monitor cash flow, working capital and overall financial performance. Support group reporting, consolidation and audit requirements. Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks are maintained. Commercial & Strategic Leadership Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight, challenge and support. Deliver meaningful management reporting across business units, locations and operational activities. Support pricing decisions, profitability analysis and cost improvement initiatives. Contribute to strategic planning, business improvement projects and investment decisions. Support growth, acquisition and integration activities where required. Present financial performance, forecasts and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Multi-Site & International Operations Provide financial oversight across UK and European operations. Drive consistency in reporting processes across multiple legal entities. Ensure compliance with statutory and group reporting requirements. Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across the business. Systems, Processes & Data Drive improvements in finance systems, reporting tools and management information. Enhance financial visibility and reporting capability. Support automation and digital transformation initiatives. Improve reporting efficiency, controls and data quality. Risk Management & Compliance Maintain strong financial control environments. Manage credit risk, compliance obligations and contractual exposure. Support internal and external audit processes. Ensure adherence to governance, compliance and reporting standards. About You Essential Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Minimum five years' experience in a senior finance leadership role, such as Financial Controller, Head of Finance or equivalent. Experience within a business with revenues exceeding £50 million. Desirable Requirements Experience within logistics, transport, freight, supply chain, manufacturing or other operational sectors. Exposure to European accounting environments. Experience supporting group consolidation activities.

Management Accountant - Part Qualified Manufacturing Location: Wetherby Salary: £40,000- £45,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Robert Half are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part qualified Management Accountant to join a highly successful and growing manufacturing business based in Wetherby. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who is looking to develop their experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. Working closely with the Head of Finance and the wider operations team, you will support the production of accurate financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, while gaining valuable exposure to the manufacturing sector. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Produce and analyse costings, stock reports and manufacturing performance data Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies Assist with accruals, prepayments and journal postings Monitor inventory movements and support stock accounting processes Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making Help improve financial controls, reporting processes and systems Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements About You Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Previous experience in a similar management accountant or assistant accountant role Manufacturing experience is preferred Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail Able to work to deadlines in a busy environment Proactive, organised and eager to learn Strong communication skills with the ability to work across finance and operations teams What's on Offer Competitive basic salary £40,000 - £45,000 Opportunity to develop within a supportive finance team Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment A range if additional benefits Clear progression opportunities Hybrid work model in place after completion of the 6 months probation period Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

About Our Client Our client is a rapidly growing international technology and services business with operations across multiple global regions. The company partners with enterprise customers to deliver innovative technology-led solutions and has experienced strong growth both commercially and internationally in recent years. With a collaborative and high-performance culture, the business offers the opportunity to join a scaling organisation where employees are given real ownership, exposure to senior leadership, and long-term development opportunities. Job Overview Position: Financial Controller Location: London (Liverpool Street) Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 2 days in office Start Date: Immediate start preferred This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a growing international technology group in a broad and hands-on Financial Controller role. The position sits within the Group Finance function and offers exposure across multiple international entities, senior stakeholders, and strategic finance initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, strengthening controls, and supporting the continued evolution of the finance function. Job Description Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting Provide insightful financial commentary and analysis to senior stakeholders Maintain accurate and well-supported balance sheets across the group Manage intercompany accounting and multi-currency consolidations Support treasury activities and banking relationships Assist with finance systems and process improvement projects Support statutory accounts preparation and annual audit processes Ensure ongoing tax and compliance obligations are met across jurisdictions Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and efficiencies within finance operations Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong management accounts and financial control experience Previous experience operating within a multi-entity or international business environment preferred Background within technology, consultancy, services, or project-based businesses advantageous Strong Excel and analytical/data handling skills Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail Organised, proactive, and delivery-focused Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment Offering £70,000-£80,000 base salary Bonus scheme Equity participation Hybrid working model (2 days in office) Strong progression opportunities within a growing international business Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects Collaborative and supportive company culture Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a growing and fast-paced business based in Barnsley, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role and is looking to build on their existing skillset and develop professionally. Working within a high-volume finance environment, you will play a key role across reconciliations, purchase ledger and payments, whilst also gaining valuable exposure to month-end processes and management accounts support. The business can offer genuine long-term development, making this an ideal role for someone looking to progress beyond transactional finance over time. Please note, this is a fully office-based role. What will you be doing? Completing daily bank reconciliations across GBP and USD accounts, including posting monies in and out and investigating discrepancies. Reconciling PayPal, Sage Pay and other payment platforms, ensuring all balances are accurate and up to date. Processing supplier invoices and credit notes, matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received where applicable. Obtaining and reconciling supplier statements, resolving invoice disputes and liaising with suppliers to manage queries effectively. Reviewing and monitoring purchase orders, setting up new supplier accounts and managing supplier remittances in line with company procedures. Running weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, processing urgent payments and supporting international payment activity. Processing employee expenses, maintaining petty cash records and ensuring all expenditure is coded accurately and appropriately authorised. Providing support with Credit Control activities when required, including chasing overdue payments and maintaining strong customer relationships. Reconciling company credit cards, reviewing expenditure and ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and complete. Supporting intercompany accounting processes, ensuring balances reconcile correctly and reporting requirements are maintained. Working closely with overseas suppliers and supporting import and logistics-related finance activities, including reviewing and querying import and duty declarations. Assisting with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets and supporting management accounts preparation as experience develops. What skills are we looking for? Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role. Strong Purchase Ledger, reconciliation and transactional finance experience. Excellent Excel skills are essential, including confident use of SUMIFS & XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP. Experience reconciling bank accounts and payment platforms. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Confident communicating with suppliers and customers. Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Sage or similar systems would be advantageous. Experience with foreign currency or international transactions would be beneficial. AAT qualified or studying would be desirable, but not essential. What's on offer? Free onsite parking. Pension scheme. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive finance team. Genuine long-term progression into month-end and management accounts responsibilities. Varied and hands-on finance role with real ownership and development potential. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can develop your accounting career further, please apply below or contact 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.

Senior Group Reporting Accounting Location: Tamworth Salary: 50,000- 65,000 per year (DOE) We're recruiting a qualified Senior Accountant to join a Group Finance - Consolidation & Reporting team. You'll help deliver accurate, timely month-end and group reporting across a large multi-entity structure, working closely with over 40 legal entities and key internal stakeholders under IFRS. What you'll be doing Liaising day-to-day with group legal entities, issuing reporting instructions and resolving submission queries Providing technical support for submissions within Tagetik Reviewing month-end and periodic entity reports, validating accuracy and completeness Supporting consolidated reporting packs and commentary for senior stakeholders Helping maintain and administer the consolidation tool structure and data, plus delivering user training where needed Providing IFRS insight and guidance across the business Driving continuous improvement across reporting processes (standardisation, automation, simplification) Supporting ad-hoc finance projects What we're looking for Fully qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of IFRS and consolidated reporting in a group finance environment Up to 5 years' PQE in industry (or similar relevant experience) Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills Strong systems/IT capability with consolidation/reporting tools

Senior Finance Job - Public Sector Job - Project Accountant - ACC/CIMA/CIPFA Role Purpose Establish strong systems, processes, and controls for managing and disbursing grant funding within a major social housing programme. The interim post-holder will oversee grant payments, reconciliation, and compliance, working closely with internal finance teams and the lead grant recipient. Key Responsibilities Grant Management - Coordinate grant payments, act as the main contact for financial requirements, and ensure compliance with funding rules. Financial Tracking - Build and maintain a centralised grant-payment tracker (initially spreadsheets, later potentially software). Reconcile payments against approved allocations and resolve discrepancies. Process & Controls Development - Review existing finance processes, identify risks, and introduce improved tools and templates for payment requests, evidence requirements, and reconciliation. Produce financial reports (e.g., payments by member, undisbursed funds) to support programme oversight. Qualifications Finance Qualification - Fully or partly qualified in a recognised finance/accountancy discipline (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) Technical Skills - Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software. Relevant Experience - Background in project support or finance business partnering; grant-funding experience beneficial but not essential. Process Design - Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial processes and controls.

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing Financial Services Group based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to recruit a dynamic & driven Assistant Accountant. A varied permanent accounting role that can offer study support for CIMA/ACCA, along with a competitive benefit package. Reporting directly to the Financial Operations Manager, the role will involve preparing management accounts, process improvement projects and balance sheet processes through to transactional finance duties. The position will offer remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote once settled in, along with progression opportunities. Your new role Key duties will involve assisting in the preparation of management accounts, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), regulatory returns, cash analysis, and forecasts. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, process/verify transactions in the ledger, reconcile balance sheets and profit/loss items. You will process payments, resolve outstanding invoices/statements, monitor cash balances, identify/report on areas of risk to management, along with ensuring processes/controls are documented. You will support internal/external audit processes, process improvement projects along with ad-hoc duties for the financial management team. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Assistant Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Ideally, AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA, qualified by experience finance professionals will be considered. You will have strong MS Excel skills, knowledge of financial systems, along with key interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively. You will be customer-focused, key commercial awareness and be used to managing workloads to meet deadlines. You will have strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset. You will be adaptable to business needs and comfortable working within a fast-paced, growing environment. Experience within the Financial Services Sector, along with knowledge of Sage Intacct/Sun finance systems would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Assistant Accountant role offers a salary between 35,000 - 40,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote. Benefits include discretionary annual bonus, holiday purchase scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension scheme, study package for finance qualification if applicable, development/progression opportunities & more. A great opportunity to really add value to a fast-paced, growing 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Financial Systems Project Manager Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm The Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Systems Project Manager to lead the implementation and upgrade of our finance systems. This is a key project role responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a suite of financial systems that meet the needs of the organisation, are implemented effectively, and are delivered on time. Working closely with Finance, wider business teams, and external software suppliers, you will manage all stages of the project lifecycle, including planning, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, go-live, and post-implementation support. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance systems implementation project from planning through to successful completion. Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Coordinate and oversee data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), training programmes, issue resolution, and go-live activities. Track, manage, and escalate project risks, issues, and actions to ensure timely resolution. Facilitate regular project meetings, documenting outcomes, actions, and decisions. Manage project communications across the organisation, ensuring stakeholders remain informed of progress and key milestones. Support colleagues across the business with UAT activities and user training. Ensure all project documentation is maintained accurately and provides a clear audit trail. Manage post-implementation support and project closure activities. Promote best practice in health and safety and sustainable ways of working. About You Essential Skills & Experience Project Management qualification or equivalent experience. Significant experience managing projects, ideally involving finance system implementations. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience working with finance software and ERP systems. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work collaboratively across departments. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex system issues. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Desirable Skills & Experience Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or qualified by experience. Experience working within a medium-sized organisation. Understanding of financial processing, accounting, and reporting. Experience delivering training sessions and workshops to non-finance users. What's Required A proactive and hands-on approach to project delivery. Confidence working with colleagues at all levels and external suppliers. Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities. Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK sites when required.

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity-backed technology group to recruit a dynamic & hands-on Management Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract based in their Gloucester, Gloucestershire site. This is a growth opportunity joining the management accounting team to support during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The role will involve the preparation of management accounts, providing detailed commentary to aid the understanding of the numbers and variance analysis. The role will require working with various stakeholders across the group to understand business expectations against budgets and forecasts. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified, part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. A great opportunity in a fast-paced role aiding a business experiencing rapid growth. Your new role Your key duties will involve completion of month-end reporting by carrying out appropriate accounting adjustments, analysis and understanding of the figures. Accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income, completing management information packs with detailed analysis and commentary to explain variances. Ensuring the information processed in the accounts is accurate and advising the Ledger Manager of any problems. Providing financial reports, along with identifying opportunities for cost-saving efficiencies, constant review of processes/controls, along with being involved in various process/system improvement projects. You will support various internal meetings with Senior Finance Management to aid further growth of the business along with ad-hoc duties to support the management accounting team. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this hands-on Management Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Sound accounting knowledge of month-end processes including accruals, prepayments & accrued/deferred income. The ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines, strong MS Excel skills, knowledge of various accounting systems, along with being a confident communicator who can build internal relationships across the business. You will be a logical thinker with good problem-solving skills, have a self-motivated, proactive approach, along with being a team player who can use your own initiative. You will be AAT qualified, CIMA/ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified by experience. Experience within a services-led business or the technology sector, small/medium-sized business experience, with knowledge of NetSuite & Power BI would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This varied & hands-on Management Accountant role offers a salary up to 40,000 per annum, dependable on experience, and is based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire over a 9-month fixed-term contract. Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off, a generous contributed pension scheme, free daily breakfast/lunch with an on-site canteen, a holiday buy/sell scheme, access to mental health support, parking on-site & further group benefits. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing private equity-backed business supporting through a period of change & transformation. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Finance Business Analyst 12-month Contract London Market Your new company You'll be joining a global, PE-backed (re)insurance business operating within the London Market. The organisation is undergoing a significant financial transformation programme, with continued investment in systems, processes and reporting infrastructure.Finance sits at the heart of the business, offering a genuine opportunity to influence how reporting, controls and processes evolve across a complex insurance environment. Your new role This Finance Business Analyst role sits within the finance transformation team, supporting a range of change initiatives across systems, processes and reporting.You'll work closely with Finance and Change stakeholders to understand current processes, gather requirements and support the design and implementation of improved ways of working. The role will involve detailed process mapping, supporting system changes (including Workday), and ensuring successful delivery of finance transformation initiatives.This is a highly collaborative position, requiring strong engagement across finance, operations and technology teams. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience working in finance transformation or business analysis roles Strong insurance / London Market experience Proven process mapping (current vs future state) and requirements gathering Exposure to finance systems implementation and UAT Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. What you'll get in return Opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale finance transformation programmeExposure to senior stakeholders across finance and the wider businessA highly visible role with real influence on systems, processes and reportingCompetitive salary and strong project exposure within a growing organisation What you need to do now If you're a reinsurance accountant looking for interesting, hands-on contract work with strong system exposure, this is well worth exploring.Apply now or contact me directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail and assess fit. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Management Accountant Location: Antrim Area Contract: Full-time Permanent Office-based Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Our growing client seeks to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, Budgeting & Forecasting along with overseeing day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal Management Accountant will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to deliver accurate and timely financial information to aid decision-making. Day-to-day of the role: Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Produce profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods with clear commentary. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities. Transactional Finance Management: Supervise and review day-to-day bookkeeping activities including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals. Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and adhered to. Operational & Commercial Support: Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance. Analyse margins, costs, and warehousing performance metrics. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent). Proven experience in a management accounting role. Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting. Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping. Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability. Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems. For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn

Financial Controller / Finance Manager Central Hertfordshire Hybrid Working £70,000 - £89,298pa + Excellent Benefits SRM Recruitment are partnering with a leading research organisation to recruit a Financial Controller / Finance Manager to support the Finance Director and wider leadership team. This role will suit an experienced qualified accountant who enjoys operating in a complex stakeholder environment and has experience gained within Higher Education, Research Institutes, Public Sector, NHS, Academy Trusts or larger/national grant-funded charities. Key Responsibilities: • Ownership of financial control, reporting and governance activities • Leading month-end, year-end and audit processes • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning • Oversight of research projects, grant funding and sponsor-funded activities • Partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation • Developing financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks • Supporting compliance with funder, sponsor and regulatory requirements • Leading, mentoring and developing finance team members The Successful Candidate Will Have: • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA • Experience within higher education, research, public sector, NHS, academy trust or larger grant-funded charity environments • Strong understanding of governance, compliance and financial control • Experience working with grants, funding streams, sponsor reporting, restricted funds or project-based funding • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Experience driving process, systems or reporting improvements This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting research, innovation and long-term organisational sustainability.

NEW Financial Controller Opportunity - Hybrid Nr Colchester, Essex Your new company Our client is a highly successful privately owned organisation committed to providing excellent service to a blue-chip clientele. Due to continued organic growth, excellent reputation and successful expansion into new markets, our client is looking to recruit a talented finance professional and people manager to join them as Financial Controller at their offices near Colchester, Essex. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take day-to-day responsibility for finance; manage and develop a talented finance team, review and develop processes, controls, and lead the implementation of the new ERP system, BI tools and cybersecurity. Working closely with the Managing Director and board, the Financial Controller will provide strategic and operational finance support, delivering robust governance, insightful management reporting with analysis and strong cash management. The Financial Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, influencing strategy and decision support through business partnering and the provision of high-quality, focused data-driven management information and modelling. They will lead budgeting, strategic business planning, statutory reporting, and audit. The Financial Controller will be the point of contact with banks, auditors and other professional bodies and will manage the business insurance, and utility contracts ensuring they are good value and fit for purpose. What you'll need to succeed The Financial Controller will be a qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CGMA. They will be technically strong with good business acumen who is adept at providing business partner support to board and SMT. They will have strong IT skills, implementation of ERP systems and have experience of AI, BI and automation. They will be a confident communicator and presenter, inquisitive, able to ask probing questions, provide data-driven insight and influence in a calm and professional manner. The Financial Controller will be a talented people manager, passionate about leading and developing people and continuous process improvement, creating a talented, happy and motivated team culture. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and ambitious Financial Controller to join a successful business with exciting and achievable strategic growth plans. The Financial Controller will be offered a very good market-based salary, plus benefits which include: Pension, life assurance, health plan and health insurance, flexible working, professional development, professional membership fees and CIPD, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company bonus, team building and celebration events. 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.

Management Accountant£45-50,000 DOEOn-site working Your new company Your new company are a leader in their field based in Newcastle-under-Lyme and are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role Looking for a commercially focused finance professional to support a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on product costing, margin insight, and effective cost management. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the role will provide clear financial insight and practical recommendations to support decision-making and improve profitability. The position will play a key part in enhancing cost visibility, strengthening commercial discipline, and supporting continuous improvement across the business. Key responsibilities: Own and maintain accurate product and manufacturing costings, including standard and actual costs, and continuously improve costing methodologies, reporting processes, and financial controls. Analyse and report on product, customer, and brand margins, investigating cost variances across materials, labour, and overheads, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting pricing decisions with robust cost and margin analysis. Act as a trusted finance business partner to senior leaders across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams, providing clear, insightful analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making, challenging assumptions and influencing outcomes to improve profitability and cost efficiency. Identify, model, and drive cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, tracking benefits, monitoring performance against targets, and ensuring delivery is measured and reported. Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts with a focus on margins and manufacturing performance, alongside budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts, highlighting key risks and opportunities. Develop, enhance, and maintain KPIs and dashboards to support decision-making and improve the visibility of financial and operational performance. Support ERP and finance system enhancements related to costing and reporting, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and alignment between financial and operational information What you'll need to succeed EssentialQualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)Finance experience within a manufacturing or operational environment, with strong costing capability Highly analytical, able to convert data into commercial insight and influence senior stakeholders Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems (NetSuite or similar an advantage) Desirable Knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis Experience supporting cost efficiency or improvement initiatives What you'll get in return Salary £45-50,000 DOE On-site working in a fantastic team AE pension 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexibility for childcare commitments 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.