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Location: Bristol (with flexibility for remote working) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Company: Countex Finance Ltd Countex Finance is a specialist outsourced finance and CFO service , partnering with ambitious science and technology-led businesses to make finance a catalyst for growth, not a burden. We provide a complete, scalable finance function - from core accounting, tax compliance, and financial controls through to forecasting, treasury management, investor relations, and strategic CFO support. Our collaborative and agile approach helps founders reduce stress, save time, and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale with confidence. The Role This is a client-facing Financial Controller role with a clear progression path into a fractional CFO position . You'll initially take ownership of financial control and reporting for a portfolio of clients, while working closely with Countex's senior team to develop the commercial, strategic, and leadership skills required to step into a fractional CFO role for new clients . Alongside client delivery, you'll play a key role in supporting, mentoring, and developing our bookkeepers , helping them grow into Financial Controller-level professionals and strengthening the overall quality and scalability of our service. We're looking for someone with ideally 2-3 years post-qualification experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role, who is looking to broaden their experience and develop their career in a Financial Controller capacity. You'll be supporting our senior team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, taking on a range of financial and strategic responsibilities across our client base. Key Responsibilities Act as the Financial Controller for a portfolio of client businesses Build trusted relationships with founders and senior client stakeholders Deliver high-quality management accounts, reporting, and financial insight Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for clients Implement and maintain robust financial controls and scalable processes Identify opportunities to add value through commercial and strategic input Support senior team members on CFO-level engagements where appropriate Coach and develop bookkeepers, reviewing work and raising technical standards Contribute to the evolution of Countex's outsourced finance and CFO offering About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) 2-3 years post-qualification experience in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller role Comfortable working directly with clients in a trusted, advisory capacity Strong technical grounding with the ability to see the bigger commercial picture Confident mentoring and developing junior team members Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple clients effectively Experience in professional services, outsourced finance, or fast-growth businesses is a strong advantage What We Offer Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 Exposure to a diverse portfolio of innovative, growing clients Opportunity to develop leadership, advisory, and commercial skills Flexible working arrangements (Bristol-based with remote flexibility) A collaborative, supportive environment focused on growth and development Long-term progression as Countex continues to scale If you're an ambitious finance professional looking to develop your experience in a Financial Controller role, with clear progression towards a strategic, client-facing CFO pathway, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid role, based in Bristol , with flexibility for remote working , and offers a clear route into senior advisory work within a growing outsourced finance firm. REF-

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious team who are always finding new ways to drive better use of data, right in the heart of central government? If so, we'd love to hear from you ! About the Team The NISTA Data & Insight Team brings together data scientists, engineers, analysts and digital professionals who genuinely care about learning from each other, sharing ideas and making things happen. Together we turn rich, high-value project data into analysis, insights and tools that support people across government, from project delivery teams to senior leaders in HMT, the Cabinet Office and No10, to make decisions that shape how the UK delivers its biggest and most complex projects. Working with the Government Major Projects Portfolio, the 10-year Infrastructure Pipeline and other project delivery data, your work will directly influence how major programmes are planned, delivered and improved. Over the last two years, the team has undergone a significant transformation, digitising large-scale project data collection and overhauling our digital and data infrastructure. This enables us to create high-impact dashboards and analytics as well as drive the development of AI tools. It means we can develop and share quickly, resulting in rapid iterative development with our users. And we continue to evolve, improve our capability and develop our skills. You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, where you can grow your skills, tackle meaningful challenges and make a real impact on the future of government delivery. About the Job In this role, you will: Design, build and evolve secure, well governed cloud data platforms and pipelines that reliably support complex analytical and operational needs. Provide strong technical leadership to the team, including setting direction, reviewing critical code, mentoring engineers and upholding high engineering standards. Define and enforce standards for data engineering, pipeline development and deployment to ensure platforms are scalable, maintainable and safe to change. Take hands on ownership of the most complex or high risk areas of the data platform to resolve issues, improve performance and reduce operational risk. This includes being fully across potential data security risks. Work closely with analysts, data scientists and infrastructure colleagues to shape robust technical designs that enable high quality analysis and insight. Act as a trusted technical adviser to senior stakeholders, clearly explaining options, risks and trade offs relating to data infrastructure, security and compliance. Drive continuous improvement in data services, improving quality, resilience and user experience for users and cross government partners. Design and create accessible data engineering solutions that can be utilised and understood by the wider team of analysts and scientists Build a high performing, motivated team by fostering a culture of learning, experimentation and professionalism, and by being an effective, supportive line manager. About You This role requires someone who can operate at pace across strategy and delivery, leading by example through hands on technical expertise while developing others and enabling the organisation to make effective, responsible use of modern data engineering by clearly explaining technical risks, options and trade-offs to senior stakeholders. Some of the Benefits our people love! Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King's birthday. Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28% Parental Leave Packages - Including 6 months' occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options. Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow). Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury's benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes. For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .

A scientific research business in South Oxfordshire seeks a Group Financial Controller. Your new company Our client is a scientific research organisation based in South Oxfordshire with a portfolio of businesses and operating internationally. Your new role The Group Financial Controller is responsible for leading the Finance team of 8 and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the Group. The role oversees all aspects of financial control, statutory and management reporting, compliance, taxation, treasury and financial operations for both the UK businesses and the Group's international subsidiaries. This position supports the CFO in shaping the financial strategy of the business and plays a key role in embedding a finance business-partnering culture across scientific & engineering consultancy, software, equipment design divisions and property. The role is central to maintaining a strong control environment, improving financial processes and enabling the Group to operate with clarity, efficiency and commercial focus. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a commercial, service-based environment. You will have strong balance sheet discipline with experience in project accounting and financial controls, as well as demonstrable commercial acumen and an ability to provide value-adding financial insight. Ideally, you have experience of working in an international group structure and sector experience in engineering, scientific and/ or consulting organisations. A familiarity with UK GAAP and multi-entity consolidations is beneficial. What you'll get in return This broad role offers an engaging and supportive working culture and a strong benefits package. 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.

£130,000 to £150,000 plus Benefits & Equity Potential East Anglia (Hybrid - 3 days minimum office-based) ABPM is retained by this PE-backed FMCG group, who are market leaders in a number of key categories. In the appointment of a proven and commercial CFO who has a track record of demonstrable business partnering across the C suite. You will be keen to be CFO in a leadership team of a business that is on the growth agenda whilst continuing to delight its customers, employees and shareholders. We seek those of you who have successfully operated in a finance leadership role in a PE-owned group and are in possession of good business analysis and communication skills, as the business looks to its future with this key appointment. Key responsibilities cover the following: Responsible for the development and achievement of plans to deliver increased business value. Manage the budgeting and customer costing plans. Manage decision making process around capital investment. Financial and risk management. Financial reporting. Treasury and IT management. Mergers and acquisitions Investor relations and stakeholder management Executive leadership. Leading the finance & IT team, you need to work accurately at pace, understanding the priorities of the business, the CEO and the leadership team. Occasionally, you will find yourself under pressure to ensure smooth day-to-day operations whilst you support the business growth agenda, retaining prudent financial management and cost focus. You must have due regard for risk management and see the bigger picture, i.e. be able to accept the changes that occur within a fast-moving industry We are seeking applications from qualified accountants with relevant knowledge and experience with at least 5 years of senior finance management in a leveraged multi-site environment. Experience in the fresh produce and food industry is preferred, and knowledgeable of how the major retailers interact with suppliers. The traits and characteristics will be of those who are open-minded and creative, possessing strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across a broad range of individuals, both internal and external to the group. If this sounds of interest, please contact ABPM for more details by phone, emailing your CV with a supporting cover letter quoting our job reference EX940192 or applying online. All contact details can be found via our website.

National Savings and Investment, Chief Executive Officer National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is both a government department and an Executive Agency of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and its origins can be traced back more than 164 years to 1861. When customers invest in NS&I products, they are lending to the Government. In return the Government offers 100% security on all deposits and pays interest or prizes for Premium Bonds. This means that NS&I is backed by HM Treasury, keeping its 24 million customers' savings safe. This is the opportunity to lead an organisation trusted by millions of savers and offers the rare chance to deliver tangible national impact while driving innovation, digital transformation and outstanding customer outcomes. The role sits at the intersection of public service and commercial discipline, providing the challenge of stewarding a highly trusted brand, modernising complex operations, and shaping the future of secure savings for customers across the UK. The Role The Chief Executive is also the Director of Savings, and Principal Accounting Officer to NS&I. As such they are fully accountable and responsible to Treasury Ministers and to Parliament for all aspects of the NS&I business. This will be an autonomous CEO role reporting, to both the NS&I Board and HM Treasury, with end-to-end accountability for transformation and performance of the organisation. Whilst NS&I is successfully meeting its targets for savings and funding for the Government, and service levels to most customers, it is undergoing a major transformation programme and has experienced significant operational failings recently. Both these issues are operationally complex and must be resolved alongside continuing operations to build confidence and credibility with its stakeholders and customers alike. It is therefore crucial that a highly capable, credible CEO is appointed to lead the organisation through these challenges and re-establish NS&Is reputation and standing as trusted, efficient and effective national institution. The successful candidate will: Lead the creation and implementation of NS&I's business strategy to deliver cost-effective financing to HM Treasury. Balance the interests of customers, the taxpayer, wider government objectives, and the broader financial services sector in the context of NS&I's activities. Provide direction and leadership to the executive team, setting clear short- and long-term objectives and maximising the skills within the team. Effectively manage and incentivise NS&I's operational partners at a senior level to deliver the agreed business plans efficiently and in line with NS&I's values. The successful candidate will bring: Experience of operating at Senior Executive or equivalent, with a strong track record of strategic leadership and operational delivery experience. Experience of delivering a major change/transformation programme within consumer facing industries, at scale, with a track record of managing elevated risk profiles and leading commercial negotiations at a senior level. A track record of promoting a positive personal and organisational profile in external communications. This should include experience of managing consumer-facing operations, including resolving operational issues, reputation management and recovery. Ability to manage financial budgets and clear demonstration of effective resource management Experience within the consumer financial services environment or similar including within retail savings institutions, regulators, trade associations, and other relevant stakeholders would also be desirable. Other desirable criteria are shown in the Candidate Brief. NS&I is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, they particularly welcome applications from women, disabled, and minority ethnic candidates, as under-represented groups. The closing date for this role is Sunday 28 June 2026 at 23:55.

Interim Treasury Consultant Who we are At Grant Thornton we're building something bold. We're doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there's real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder. Joining us in Financial Services Business Consulting The Financial Services Business Consulting is Grant Thornton's financial services assurance and consulting capability, supporting firms across sectors including investment and asset management, funds, private equity, fintech, payments, insurance, capital markets, brokers, and lenders. The team provides independent audit and assurance, regulatory and compliance support (including IFRS, UK GAAP, FCA, CASS and safeguarding), and specialist assurance for regulated entities. If you're an experienced InterimTreasury Consultant who's tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there's another route. Within Financial Services Business Consulting, you'll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. Skills we are looking for Proven experience in Financial Services sector across Treasury, Liquidity Risk and/or Asset Liability Management (ALM); Experience in Treasury Management Systems such as Kyriba is highly desired. Monitoring liquidity positions and buffers against defined risk appetite; performing stress testing and complex cash flow forecasting Experience with Funding & Debt Capital Markets (bond issuances, funding structures) Strong regulatory knowledge and familiarity with key metrics, specifically LCR and NSFR Why consultants choose the ATC Work that moves you forward When a project fits your skills, we'll get in touch, but you choose whether it's right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise. The freedom of contracting without the hidden admin You're not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients. Community you can actually feel Connection shouldn't disappear just because you're contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you'll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful. Our culture and values We have a culture where talented people thrive - where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It's a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to aim higher, where we're encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. How to join We keep the process straightforward, because the real work happens once you're here. Submit your CV and basic details through our online application. If there's a match, a recruiter will reach out to discuss. Meet key stakeholders for a focused conversation. Complete your background checks, join the Agile Talent Community, and start exploring the opportunities we have to offer.

Financial Accountant in Conwy area Hays Senior Finance are working with an established business in the Conwy area who are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant due to company growth. The business has been operating in the local area for over 20 years and has a track record of growth and profitability - they are a premier employer in the local area. As a Financial Accountant, you will have a proven background in technical accounting gained in either Practice or Industry. You will support the Financial Controller in the following areas - Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS & FRS 102)Support the Financial Controller with year-end audit file preparation, liaising with external auditors, and resolving technical accounting queriesEnsure compliance with all statutory filing deadlines (Companies House, HMRC, etc.)Maintain and update accounting policies in line with regulatory changesPrepare and submit accurate VAT returns for both the UK and IEReview VAT treatment of complex transactions to ensure compliance with UK and international VAT rulesMonitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the businessSupport VAT audits and queries from tax authoritiesAssist with corporate tax computations, year-end tax provisioning, and deferred tax calculationsPrepare data for corporation tax returns and ensure timely submissionProvide detailed technical analysis for unusual or complex transactions (leases, revenue recognition, asset impairments, financial instruments, group recharges, etc.)Monitor emerging technical standards and assess their business implicationsMaintain strong balance sheet control, including reconciliations, substantiation, and documentation of key accountsImplement process improvements and automation to increase accuracy and efficiencySupport internal audits and ensure remediation of control weaknessesLeading key areas of the month-end close process ensuring accurate journal postings and maintaining strong balance sheet controlPrepare key technical journals (accruals, prepayments, tax adjustments, provisions)Produce high-quality management informationWork closely with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Operational Finance teamsProvide technical guidance to non-financial stakeholdersSupport financial due diligence activities for acquisitions and assist in the integration of acquired entities into Group reporting, including alignment of accounting policies, chart of accounts, internal controls, and month-end processesSupport post-deal review processes to validate assumptions, monitor deal performance, and ensure accurate reporting of acquisition-related adjustments This role is aimed at both career driven, progressive accountants and those that have a strong background at this level and want stability and job security. This company is flexible and offers two days WFH and flexible work times can be considered on a case by case basis. A fantastic opportunity 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.

Policy Adviser - Higher Executive Officer Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department? If so, then this could be the role for you! You do not need any specific qualifications or experience to take on this role, just evidence of the right behaviours, values and motivation to succeed. About the Team The Budget and Finance Bill Team are a fun and supportive team which sits at the centre of the Treasury and is responsible for delivering the department's policy objectives through Budgets and Statements. The team works with privates offices, special advisers, policy teams, HMRC, comms specialists and more to bring together a coherent package of tax, welfare and spending policy announcements and present these to the outside world in the most effective way. The team operates in a dynamic and fast paced environment, especially in the run up to fiscal events, and has visibility of policy development happening across the whole department. You will regularly be exposed to and working on issues prone to hit the newspaper headlines, which makes our work relatable and interesting. In the period between fiscal events, the post supports cross-cutting departmental policy priorities using similar skillset, most recently leading on the delivery of the Chancellor's second Mais lecture and co-ordinating the Treasury's response to the Iran conflict. The team works flexibly to provide variety and support people's personal development goals. We give team members lots of support and on the job training to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to do well. Diversity is very important to us, as is team wellbeing, and we have experience with and support flexible working arrangements. The role is in the Policy and Presentation branch of the team, which is responsible for the overall coordination, delivery and presentation of Budgets and Statements, including owning the overarching project plan, coordinating policy development and Ministerial decision making, and leading on key presentational product and processes such as the main budget document, supplementary documents and a comprehensive briefing pack. The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be: You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department, delivering a high quality of service, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving delivery. Creating and managing a project plan for delivering Budgets and Statements, covering the full range of milestones and processes relevant to fiscal event delivery including Ministerial meetings and movements, policy development, presentational products, and legislation. Coordinating the development, clearance and publication of Budget documents, including Charts and Tables included in the main budget document (the publication setting out all policies being announced), and supplementary documents published alongside the main document on budget day (which can number anywhere between 30 and 90). Leading on core elements of fiscal event delivery, including organising kick off and post event townhalls for the department, providing secretariat for the weekly budget directors meetings in the run up to fiscal events and coordinating weekly comms emails from the budget team to the department. Building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure essential budget services are delivered and there is timely and high-quality input into budget processes run by the branch; including private offices, policy leads, HMRC, internal comms, the internal reprographics service, the external printing supplier (who typeset and print the main budget document), and HMT facilities, security and caterers. Designing and implementing a cross-departmental lessons learned process to collect, review and act on feedback from the department across all budget processes run by the team. This will include facilitating discussions within the team and with key stakeholders to reflect on processes and team ways of working, designing actions to address these, and driving implementation. Account management of an allocated policy workstream (such as all measures in a budget relating to public services, or welfare and labour markets), including tracking policy development and ensuring timely input into budget products and processes. About You We want you to have the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver on a broad portfolio of work at pace and to a high quality, in an often busy and uncertain working environment. We would also like you to have the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide network of stakeholders and collaborate to deliver results. As well as being able to identify and implement improvements to processes and/or ways of working and support people to manage change. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

Financial Accountant - Warrington Hays Senior Finance are working with an established manufacturing business in the Warrington area who are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant due to company growth. The business has been operating in the local area for over 30 years and has a track record of growth and profitability - they are a premier employer in the local area and part of a larger, International Group. As a Financial Accountant, you will have a proven background in technical accounting gained in either Practice or Industry. You will support the Financial Controller in the following areas - Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards Support the Financial Controller with year-end audit file preparation, liaising with external auditors, and resolving technical accounting queries Ensure compliance with all statutory filing deadlines (Companies House, HMRC, etc.) Maintain and update accounting policies in line with regulatory changes Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns Review VAT treatment of complex transactions to ensure compliance with UK and international VAT rules Monitor changes in VAT legislation and assess their impact on the business Support VAT audits and queries from tax authorities Assist with corporate tax computations, year-end tax provisioning, and deferred tax calculations Prepare data for corporation tax returns and ensure timely submission Provide detailed technical analysis for unusual or complex transactions (leases, revenue recognition, asset impairments, financial instruments, group recharges, etc.) Monitor emerging technical standards and assess their business implications Maintain strong balance sheet control, including reconciliations, substantiation, and documentation of key accounts Implement process improvements and automation to increase accuracy and efficiency Support internal audits and ensure remediation of control weaknesses Leading key areas of the month-end close process ensuring accurate journal postings and maintaining strong balance sheet control Prepare key technical journals (accruals, prepayments, tax adjustments, provisions) Produce high-quality management information Work closely with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Operational Finance teams Provide technical guidance to non-financial stakeholders This role is aimed at both career driven, progressive accountants and those that have a strong background at this level and want stability and job security. This company is flexible and offers two days WFH and flexible work times can be considered on a case by case basis. A fantastic opportunity. 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.

Financial Controller (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Your New Company You will be joining the UK arm of an international organisation operating within the financial services sector. The business works in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment, supporting a range of products and services with regular interaction across both UK and Head Office teams. This is an opportunity to join a business during a period of ongoing development, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and a broad range of financial activities. Your New Role As Financial Controller, you will lead treasury management, cash flow forecasting, commercial budgeting, and financial planning activities across the UK business. You will play a key role in ensuring strong liquidity management, delivering accurate forecasts, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of financial reporting and commercial accounting operations, providing insight into profitability across spread, insurance, and services activities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including Head Office teams, you will drive performance through detailed analysis, robust controls, and continuous process improvement. Key responsibilities will include: Leading treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity management Owning budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes Delivering commercial profitability analysis, including interest rate and cost of funds (COF) impact Producing accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reporting Managing P&L reporting, including accruals, provisions, and variance analysis Developing financial KPIs and reporting tools to drive performance Preparing monthly reporting packs for UK and Head Office stakeholders Driving process improvements across treasury, forecasting, and reporting activities Supporting financial governance, risk management, and internal controls Managing, coaching, and developing a direct report What You'll Need to Succeed Be immediately available or soon to be available Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) Strong experience in month-end and year-end financial reporting Proven expertise in treasury, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity management Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial financial planning Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse profitability and support decision-making Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment Experience within Automotive or Financial Services is highly desirable. What You'll Get In Return Competitive salary and benefits package Annual Performance Bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Exposure to senior leadership and international Head Office teams Opportunity to play a key role in commercial and financial decision-making Clear progression opportunities within a large, international organisation A dynamic and collaborative working environment 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.

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading and rapidly growing service and wholesale group to recruit a driven and dynamic Senior Financial Accountant. Based outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with remote/office hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days remote) reporting into the Accounting Manager. The purpose of the role is to delivery accurate and timely consolidated accounts and statutory accounting for each associated legal entity. You will ensure the external audit is well managed and stakeholders are kept up to date, while overseeing junior members of the team. Open to finance professionals from industry and practice with progression on offer. Your new role Your key duties will involve maintaining a good understanding of technical accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and the likely impact of changes to financial legislation on the business. Delivering group TB consolidations, accurate and timely accounting of wholly owned subsidiaries, and support with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. You will identify and quantify areas of financial opportunity and risk, responsible for the production of working capital analysis and treasury/banking activities. You will ensure statutory accounts are produced, prepare corporation tax packs and produce/review assigned balance sheet accounts. You will manage the VAT/Intrastat, EC sales returns and all employee tax requirements, provide timely acquisition accounting, manage insurance liabilities, and act as the key point of contact for external auditors. You will coach and supervise a team of two, be involved in ad-hoc projects and duties for senior management, and support with the transition to a new ERP system. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this fast-paced Senior Financial Accountant role you will need experience within a similar position, qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent, with excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP and ideally IFRS. You will have proven experience as a leader/supervisor, strong verbal communication skills to partner with internal and external parties, along with experience managing workloads to tight deadlines. You will adaptable, willing to learn with an analytical mindset. You will have strong MS excel skills, experience in a range of financial systems and be flexible to meet business needs. Experience with MS D365 or ERP systems, along with Agricultural sector background would be advantageous but not essential. This position is open to both finance professionals from industry and looking for a move from practice. What you'll get in return This permanent and progressive Senior Financial Accountant role is offering a salary between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, dependable on experience, based outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with remote/office hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days remote). A great opportunity to oversee a small team and really take the lead of the statutory accounting processes for a well-known and successful services Group. Future progression opportunities on offer. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Capital Accountant Job - Senior Finance - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA Qualification - London Senior Capital Accountant - Local Authority A Senior Capital Accountant in a London borough leads the authority's capital accounting, ensures compliance with CIPFA and statutory reporting, and supports strategic financial planning across major capital programmes. Role SummaryThe Senior Capital Accountant leads the council's capital accounting function, overseeing the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant capital financial reporting. The role provides expert advice on capital financing, supports the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, and ensures robust financial stewardship of the authority's capital programme. Key Responsibilities Capital Programme Oversight - Lead the financial management of the council's multi-year capital programme, ensuring accurate monitoring, forecasting, and reporting. Statutory Accounting Compliance - Prepare capital elements of the Statement of Accounts in line with CIPFA Code of Practice, IFRS, and local government regulations. Asset Accounting - Oversee fixed asset registers, valuations, impairments, disposals, and revaluations, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness. Capital Financing & Treasury Interface - Advise on financing options including borrowing, grants, capital receipts, and revenue contributions, ensuring optimal use of resources. Business Partnering - Provide strategic financial advice to service areas delivering capital projects, including regeneration, housing, and infrastructure. Audit & Governance - Lead on capital-related audit queries, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with governance frameworks. Team Leadership - Supervise and develop junior accountants, promoting high standards of financial management and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Professional Qualification - CCAB-qualified accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW). Local Government Expertise - Strong knowledge of the CIPFA Code, capital financing regulations, and public-sector accounting. Analytical & Technical Skills - Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and data interpretation. Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to influence senior managers, project leads, and external partners. Systems Knowledge - Experience with local authority finance systems and asset management tools.

Permanent Treasury Analyst Hybrid Working £Bn Company Your new company Excellent market leading £Bn company Your new role Prepare and maintain short and medium-term cash flow forecasts (weekly/monthly)Manage liquidity and working capital, including cash positioning and intercompany fundingMaintain and develop relationships with banks, including daily interactions, facility utilisation, and onboarding processes.Support treasury operations: payments, FX execution/monitoring, and basic hedging coordinationAssist with multi-billion dollar debt facilities- utilisation tracking, reporting, compliance supportContribute to treasury reporting for management and lendersWork closely with finance, trading, and operations teams What you'll need to succeed 4-7 years in treasury, accounting, corporate finance, or bankingExperience in cash flow forecasting and liquidity managementPrior direct interaction with banksStrong Excel and reporting skills What you'll get in return £50,00020% bonus (can be higher)Private health insuranceLife insuranceFree gym membership25 annual leave + bank holidaysHybrid working 3 days in office, 2 days home (initially 5 days to get settled)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.

Job Title: Lead SAP Finance Architect - Transformation Location: London (Hybrid) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Infused Solutions is recruiting a Lead SAP Finance Architect for a global organisation. This role based in London, offers a hybrid working model for flexibility and collaboration. You will be responsible for the SAP finance transformation including S/4HANA, group reporting and treasury. Role Overview: You will be responsible for technology, stakeholder engagement, testing and vendor management Key Responsibilities: Ensure SAP Solutions align to enterprise architecture needs. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions. experience working in an organisation which is going through a SAP transformation. Manage system integrators. Ensure compliance with systems, privacy, and governance standards. Lead and mentor junior team members. Manage landscape planning and environment readiness Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Finance Architect working at a global level. Must have a strong consultancy background. Expertise in delivering SAP finance transformation programmes. Knowledge of SAP technical delivery and integrations. Strong Business architecture experience. Strong knowledge of Tax, compliance, R2R, O2C and Treasury Excellent communication skills. Experience leading and mentoring teams. For immediate interview consideration, please contact Ahsan Iqbal.

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

Head of Finance & Analysis Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in the Manchester office) Salary: 90k - 108k per annum plus £5,000 Car Allowance Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent You will provide strategic financial leadership on complex development and investment transactions, including organic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, regeneration schemes and large-scale investment projects. The role will support projects ensuring robust financial analysis, risk assessment and investment decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Lead the financial appraisal and evaluation of major development and investment opportunities Provide end-to-end transaction support from initial assessment through to approval and delivery Support the Development Finance Director in developing and implementing investment and development finance strategies Deputise for the Development Finance Director when required Develop, review and challenge complex financial models Provide strategic recommendations to support investment decisions and maximise portfolio performance Analyse market conditions, development opportunities and emerging investment trends Present financial analysis and recommendations to Group and subsidiary Boards, Executive teams and Investment Committees Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Development, Treasury, Tax, Legal and Finance functions Candidate requirements: CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent professional qualification) Significant experience in development finance, investment appraisal or property-based finance Strong understanding of the housing and property development sector Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability Demonstrable experience developing and reviewing complex financial models for multi-tenure schemes Experience working with strategic partnerships, joint ventures and large-scale investment opportunities Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.

Location This post can be based in London (1 Horse Guards Road), Norwich (Rosebery Court) or Darlington (Feethams House). About the job Job summary If you're interested in making a difference to people's lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth. Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more. We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus , a cross-government hub bringing people together to tackle key national issues while working closer to the communities we serve. Job description Treasury Business Solutions (TBS) is the part of the Corporate Centre Group responsible for the delivery and effective management of Treasury's IT and communications systems and services, Property management, information management and knowledge Information Services, security and business continuity services and change projects to continually improve our work tools and environment. We have over 60 staff across all three locations and provide services to over 3500 people across the UK in Treasury and our Arm's Length Bodies. We're recruiting for two roles: Role 1 - Lead Business Analyst in Technology Change Lead and mature the Technology Change Business Analysis service - Own the development and continuous improvement of BA capability across technology change, setting standards, tools and ways of working that position business analysis as a strategic enabler of policy and operational delivery. Provide expert business analysis leadership and assurance - Lead the provision of high quality business analysis across the technology change portfolio, ensuring proportionate, evidence based analysis (including requirements, modelling, options appraisal, business cases, benefits and impacts) to support sound decision making and value for money. Enable effective delivery of policy through technology change - Work closely with multidisciplinary delivery teams to ensure technology change initiatives are driven by clear user needs and outcomes, supporting successful and timely delivery of ministerial and policy priorities. Enable effective delivery of IT services through technology change - Collaborate with Service Delivery and Commercial teams to support effective procurement, design and delivery of IT services to end users. Shape and prioritise strategic business change demand - Ensure significant requests for business or operational change are clearly articulated, assessed and prioritised, advising senior stakeholders on feasibility, risk, dependencies and alignment with HMT and TBS strategic objectives. Own BA deliver outcomes and benefits realisation - Plan, assign and oversee BA activity across the Tech Change portfolio, tracking progress, quality and benefits realisation to ensure solutions meet agreed user, business and policy outcomes. Manage and lead other Business Analysts in team - Line manage and develop a Fast Stream Business Analyst from September, providing coaching, feedback and stretch opportunities, while building strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across policy, corporate and digital functions. Manage any external BAs working in the team. Role 2 - Appian Business Analyst Lead business analysis for the Appian platform and automation portfolio - Provide strategic and hands on business analysis leadership for the Appian platform, ensuring business process automation initiatives are driven by clear user needs, robust analysis and deliver measurable improvements to HMT operations. Provide expert business analysis leadership and assurance - Provide high quality business analysis across the Appian portfolio, ensuring proportionate, evidence based analysis (including requirements, modelling, options appraisal, business cases, benefits and impacts) to support sound decision making and value for money. Shape and assure end to end process automation delivery - Lead the elicitation, analysis and prioritisation of complex business processes for automation, defining future state processes, requirements and success measures, and assuring quality across design, build, test and implementation. Work as part of HMT's Appian Team - Work collaboratively with others in our internal Appian team (1 x product and 1x delivery manager) to drive delivery, building capability, develop supplier partnerships and create a high performing team focused on continuous improvement and delivery outcomes. Work in close partnership with external development suppliers - Act as the senior team interface with external Appian development partners, ensuring a shared understanding of business needs, effective backlog management, clear acceptance criteria, and strong alignment between HMT objectives and supplier delivery. Ensure alignment with HMT strategy, standards and governance - Ensure Appian solutions and business analysis practices align with HMT strategy, DDAT standards, service design principles and assurance requirements, supporting value for money and sustainable, reusable automation patterns. If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date, please contact Nick Matthews - Person specification Application Stage Required Qualifications BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis OR you are more than 50% towards completing the diploma (i.e. you possess 2 or more valid certificates). In your application form, you'll be asked to confirm that you hold this qualification. You will need to provide evidence of this qualification if you are invited to interview.

Head - Complex Transaction Support Homes England National Housing Bank 81,443 - 93,055 Location: Hybrid 50/50 Our new headquarters are based in Leeds, however, candidates also have the option to attend our offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle or Northstowe. Homes England launched the National Housing Bank, a new government-backed investment platform to accelerate housing delivery across England. With 16bn in capital, it will unlock private investment, support regeneration and accelerate housing delivery across the UK. Joining now offers a rare opportunity to shape a major new national investment platform from the ground up. The role holder will lead and manage a small team of Senior Managers within the Complex Transaction Support (CTS) team, overseeing a portfolio of distressed lending cases (including debt, equity, guarantees and equity investments) within the Bank's wider Debt team. These cases are high-profile and have been transferred to the CTS team due to identified delivery, fiscal, or reputational risks. The job holder will report directly to the Assistant Director, Complex Transaction Support, and will be required to exhibit gravitas, negotiation and restructuring skills both externally and internally in a high-pressure public environment. Complimentary requirements include an exceptional Credit & Risk and Organisational skill set. The opportunity Responsibilities include: Designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective system for identifying, analysing, and assessing emerging risk within the mainstream portfolio which is managed by the Portfolio Management team. Designing, implementing, and executing an agreed work out strategy for all identified Risk cases, by applying a wide range of restructuring options. Delivering elected restructuring strategies internally through: Risk, Executive Investment Committee, (and when required) the Risk teams within Ministry - Ministry for Housing, Communities, Local Government (MHCLG) and the HM Treasury (HMT). Maintaining, managing, and implementing the CTS designed Watch List Process through monthly updates to Risk and monthly management meeting with Portfolio Management and Risk, which are minuted and passed to the Chief Risk Officer to fulfil a robust and auditable review process. Maintenance of an effective database of all potential, current and historic impaired and written down loans, to provide an accurate and concise assessment of the position of the Debt Team Risk exposures. The job holder will be expected to introduce and embed best practice, disciplines, and processes from the Corporate and Commercial Banking sector into the Agency. This will include providing advisory engagement into Risk, the Senior Management within the Bank (including the CEO and Chairperson), the board, MHCLG and HMT. Candidate profile The jobholder will be required to exhibit extensive technical capability in insolvency procedures and restructuring options. Proven understanding of insolvency law and the law relating to Administration, Law of Property Act Receivership, and other enforcement mechanisms (for example schemes of arrangement and sale of debt). Significant experience in successfully leading and managing a team of individuals who have worked with distressed lending positions. Leadership experience and credibility to run a high output team dealing with diverse risk problems in high pressure situations. Proven experience of managing complex lending positions to maximise the Agency delivery while minimising financial loss; by using exhibited analysis and problem-solving techniques to achieve the optimum outcome. Extensive Credit Risk experience across Real Estate sector, to establish development and counterparty risk. The ability to concisely present complex distressed lending problems with a decided work out strategy to Senior Management, Board members within the Bank , and MHCLG and HMT and in both written and verbal format. Why join? Help build a new national investment institution Work on complex housing and regeneration transactions Deploy 16bn of government-backed capital Hybrid 50/50 working across multiple national locations Defined benefit pension and strong public-sector benefits Contact point for applicants Name : Ciara Lynn Email : Recruitment team Email : Closing date: 26th June, 2026 Right to Work in the UK is required.

Salary: London: £60,670 - £67,500 / National: £57,670 - £64,500 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London / Norwich / Darlington About the Team Treasury Business Solutions (TBS) supports the tools and services that keep HM Treasury running day to day. We're responsible for everything from IT and communications to property, information and knowledge management, security, business continuity and change delivery. With a team of over 60 colleagues across London, Norwich and Darlington, we provide essential services to more than 3,500 people across HM Treasury and its Arm's Length Bodies, continually improving how we work and the environment we work in. About the Job We're recruiting for two Senior Business Analyst roles within Treasury Business Solutions, covering both technology change and Appian automation. Across both roles, you'll provide high-quality, evidence-based business analysis to support decision making and deliver real outcomes for users and the organisation. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to shape, prioritise and deliver change, ensuring solutions are grounded in user needs and aligned with HMT strategy and standards. You'll be expected to build strong relationships with stakeholders across policy, corporate and digital teams, advising on feasibility, risks and priorities, and ensuring work delivers value for money. Depending on the role, you may also contribute to setting the direction for business analysis, support automation initiatives, manage competing demands across a portfolio, and work with external delivery partners. For the Lead Business Analyst role, you'll have a particular focus on setting standards, leading analysis across a portfolio and supporting the development of others. For the Appian role, you'll focus on enabling effective automation through both strategic and hands-on analysis. Please review the full advert on Civil Service Jobs for more detail on each role and specific responsibilities. About You We're looking for people who can provide strong business analysis leadership, using clear, evidence-based insights to support decision making and deliver value for money. You'll be confident working with multidisciplinary teams to turn user needs into practical outcomes, and comfortable shaping, prioritising and delivering complex change. You'll be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and partners, influence at a senior level, and ensure work aligns with wider strategy and standards. Above all, you'll be proactive, adaptable and focused on delivering real outcomes, whether that's driving technology change or enabling effective automation across the organisation. Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at .

High-growth business in Manchester looking for a dynamic finance leader to support the CFO. Client Details This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader to join a high-growth, multi-site business on an ambitious growth journey. Reporting to the CFO, the role is focused on building a faster, smarter and more tech-enabled finance function to support the next stage of scale. They are looking for someone who can combine strong financial control, commercial insight and finance transformation expertise to make a real impact across the organisation. Description What makes this role stand out: Lead the transformation of finance processes through automation, ERP optimisation and AI tools Deliver a faster, more accurate month-end close and reduce manual processes Build and improve management reporting, KPI dashboards and rolling forecasts to strengthen decision-making Take ownership of bank reporting, shareholder reporting, treasury, cashflow forecasting and working capital management Lead, develop and elevate the finance team, creating a high-performance, delivery-focused culture Profile Ideal candidates will have: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification A proven track record of improving finance through systems, automation and process excellence Experience accelerating month-end close and improving reporting quality A background as a Financial Controller or number two in finance within a multi-site business Strong expertise across cashflow, treasury, reporting, compliance and controls The leadership style to raise standards, develop people and thrive in a fast-paced scaling environment Job Offer This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys combining operational rigour, systems thinking and commercial impact in a highly visible role. A competitive salary of £90,000 to £100,000 per annum. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and development.