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Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a well-established organisation in Preston to recruit a newly created Management Accountant. The role offers excellent exposure across multiple business entities, providing a strong platform for professional development and career progression. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and supportive mentor, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their growth. The business is seeking a high-energy, nearly or newly qualified accountant who enjoys a hands-on role and is eager to develop their career. There is significant scope to add value, drive efficiencies, and contribute new ideas within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and delivering accurate, timely monthly management accounts, supported by meaningful analysis and commentary. Performing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of financial data. Developing and enhancing expense reporting processes. Supporting treasury management activities. Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects, reporting requirements, and business improvement initiatives. Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and governance frameworks. Ad hoc project work The ideal candidate will have: Experience preparing and presenting financial information and reports to key stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and effectively. Experience supporting projects that contribute to strategic business objectives. Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the business. The business offers an attractive benefits package including enhanced pension, hybrid working, private medical, life assurance and more. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

Financial Controller Location: Preston (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits + progression Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role that combines hands-on financial control with genuine influence across a growing organisation? Our client is a leading services business operating across multiple locations throughout the UK & now seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join their finance team in a brand new role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or a high-performing Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant ready to take the next step in their career. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust controls, operational excellence, and commercial insight across a rapidly expanding business. Role: Leading a small finance team delivering day to day financial operations Lead the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts Prepare journals, reconciliations and financial reports across multiple business entities Oversee financial controls, balance sheet integrity and working capital management Produce insightful financial analysis and performance reporting for senior leadership Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities Deliver meaningful P&L commentary and identify opportunities for performance improvement Manage, mentor and develop members of the finance team Drive finance process improvements and operational efficiencies Support year-end audit activities and statutory reporting requirements Assist with strategic projects, board reporting and commercial initiatives Partner with operational leaders across a multi-site environment to support decision making Experience: CIMA or ACCA qualified - essential Multi-site experience highly beneficial Experience working in a growing business (£80m +) Strong technical accounting ability with commercial awareness, leadership skills and a proactive mindset. Experience producing management accounts within a fast-paced organisation Strong financial control and month-end reporting expertise Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Please send your CV for immediate consideration!

Group Chief Financial Officer Global Manufacturing Group UK About the Business This role sits within a private equity-backed group of industrial manufacturing businesses with operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group generates approximately £120 million in annual revenue and comprises a number of established, profitable, and cash-generative trading entities. The Opportunity We are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to work closely with the CEO, Board, and investors to support the continued development of the group. This is a hands-on role combining strategic input with day-to-day financial leadership across multiple international entities. The CFO will play a key role in improving reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting ongoing growth and operational improvements in a private equity environment. Key Responsibilities Provide financial support and challenge to the CEO, Board, and business unit leaders to help drive performance and improve profitability. Develop and maintain consistent monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the group, including preparation of consolidated accounts. Oversee cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, including foreign exchange exposure where relevant. Manage relationships with lenders and oversee borrowing facilities, including monitoring covenant compliance. Establish and improve financial controls, systems, and processes across the group to support accurate reporting and governance. Work closely with subsidiary finance teams and leadership to ensure alignment across international operations. Support delivery of value creation initiatives in line with private equity objectives. Required Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Proven senior finance experience within a manufacturing or industrial business. Experience working in a private equity-backed environment or with external investors. Track record of operating across multiple legal entities and international markets. Experience managing consolidated group reporting and driving improvements in financial processes and controls. Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a mid-sized, growing business.

Management Accountant Preston Adecco are privileged to be supporting our engineering parts supply client in Preston as they recruit for a new group Accountant. They are recognised as a leading provider of industrial solutions . A global company the UK operation plays a key role in delivering maintenance, upgrades, and bespoke engineering services and solutions. This is a stand alone role so you will need to be a capable and commercially minded fully qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function and support strategic decision-making. Reporting to Managing Director and EU based senior finance management, you will take full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and compliance with statutory requirements. This role will suit a proactive individual who thrives in a hands-on SME environment within a global group structure. Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines, including detailed variance analysis, commentary, and actionable insights for senior leadership. Ownership of the annual budgeting and forecasting process , including quarterly forecasting and strategic financial planning. Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns , ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations. Full responsibility for the year-end audit process , including liaison with external auditors and the preparation of statutory accounts i Management of corporation tax compliance , working closely with external tax advisors on submissions, planning, and R&D tax credit claims . Oversight and control of cash flow management , including bank accounts, payments, and preparation of accurate cash flow forecasts to support business operations. Development and maintenance of robust financial controls and processes to support a growing and evolving engineering business. Provision of commercial financial insight to support operational teams, project work, and investment decisions. Supporting the leadership team in driving efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across the organisation. About You Desirable - fully qualified accountant ( ACA, ACCA or CIMA ) or 5 years minimum through work experiences Proven experience in a financial controller / senior finance role , ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial services Strong technical expertise in statutory reporting, audit management, and tax compliance Experience operating within an SME, with a hands-on and adaptable approach Commercially aware with the ability to partner operational teams and influence decision-making Strong systems skills with SAP accounting systems and advanced Excel capability Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels, including external Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

This highly regarded design and manufacturing company supplies branded products to distributers across the globe via their operations in the UK, Europe and USA. Established over 100 years ago they remain family owned and committed to their values of innovation and integrity, looking after their employees and customers in equal measure click apply for full job details

Financial Controller opportunity within a high-growth e-commerce and digital services group offering wide-ranging responsibilities and long-term career progression. THE COMPANY This innovative e-commerce and online services group has a clearly defined strategy and has seen turnover and profits almost double within the past 24 months. The business has a diverse offering to corporate clients across multiple industry sectors and is poised for significant future expansion. THE OPPORTUNITY To support planned growth the business now seeks to appoint an ambitious and career driven Qualified Accountant into a Financial Controller role. Joining a small dedicated Finance Department you will support the CFO by managing the finances of several key businesses within the group, analysing and interpreting management accounts / MI reports and finance business partnering with sales and operations management teams. As Financial Controller your duties will include: Working closely with the CFO, supporting all aspects of the Group Strategy, Budget, Cash Flow Management and development of controls and processes. Production of Monthly Management Accounts and Reports including Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis and Commentaries Production and analysis of detailed profitability reports (customer / product) Management of transaction processing Finance Business Partnering with stakeholders, providing insightful business information to support cost control and improvement of operational efficiencies VAT Returns and Statutory Reporting You will benefit from: Competitive salary and benefits package Exciting, vibrant and friendly working environment Superb long-term career progression THE PERSON You will be an Accounting Professional able to demonstrate the following: ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Financial Management experience within a growing SME or Mid-market Corporate business environment Team player with ambition and career drive

CMA is delighted to be working with our client who are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a pivotal and varied role, supporting the Financial Controller across all aspects of bookkeeping, management accounting, and financial analysis. The position would suit a proactive, technically strong individual who enjoys a hands-on role and has excellent attention to detail, contributing to accurate reporting and effective business decision-making. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and cash flow forecasts Transactional reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards Preparing VAT returns and ensuring adherence to UK accounting and HMRC regulations Producing financial analysis and insights to support leadership decisions and identify areas for improvement Supporting year-end processes, audits, and compliance reporting, maintaining strong internal controls and records Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy: ACCA/CIMA part qualified with relevant practical experience Experience in management accounting in a deadline driven environment Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, and financial reporting Advanced Excel skills with experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks Proactive and solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant: Immediate start on offer, hourly rate and weekly pay depending on experience Opportunity to work in a growing and supportive finance team with exposure to senior leadership Hybrid working pattern with flexibility around office days Excellent career development potential within a progressive business CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Assistant Management Accountant Preston £30-35K DOE, 12m FTC Hybrid. Are you looking to have access to excellent mentoring and exposure to supporting with Management Accounts? Are you ready to take the next step beyond the Accounts Assistant level? This 12 month role will provide just that; bridging the gap between transactional and MA and giving you the experience you need to progress your career. Due to increased workload , we have an incredible opportunity for an individual who is keen to develop their Management Accounts exposure within a highly successful, PLC owned market-leading manufacturing Group. Although an FTC this role is a rare opportunity for someone to take the step from Accounts Assistant to Assistant Management Accountant without necessarily having already had significant exposure. The role can be tailored to the candidate's experience level. So, if your experience has mainly been across transactional and you are really keen to advance, this role will provide that development for you - paving the way for you to progress into a more comprehensive Management Accounting role. This role could also suit a candidate with existing exposure to supporting with Management Accounts, perhaps within an SME, but who is keen to gain experience with a large PLC, along with the opportunity to be involved with the reporting requirements that this entails. Essentially, the role can be tailored to suit the candidate's existing knowledge and to ensure that the successful individual is continuously developed at the right pace in order to gain further experience. The Assistant Management Accountant will report into the FC and will work closely with the Management Accountant, assisting with with timely and accurate delivery of financial information for various entities operating within this division of the Group. Further opportunities could potentially arise at the end of this contract within the large, growing Group. Duties could include: Updating of accrual and prepayment schedules Obtaining and reviewing data for reporting purposes Reviewing of nominal ledgers and summarising operating costs analysis Analysis of high-risk nominal codes Assisting the transactional team with reviewing and posting credit card statements Collating data for intercompany recharges, posting the journals into the ERP system and reconciling the balances Running off VAT reports and performing checks on the data Working with internal stakeholders to obtain copy export sale documentation Maintaining a fleet info and tracking mileage and fuel spend Assist with the monthly payroll reports Posting journals into the ERP system Assisting with improving financial controls Updating the management account packs Balance sheet reconciliations P&L results review and comparisons Running reports and collating data for internal audit Nominal analysis for forecasts and budgets Ad hoc reports Experience and attributes: Solid experience across transactional finance Some exposure to supporting with Management Accounts - desirable but not essential Ambitious with a desire to learn and develop - embracing all potential to gain experience Good systems and excel skills Analytical approach Inquisitive and confident to ask questions Good communicator In return you will receive excellent training, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life insurance, variety of discounts, hybrid working.