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Risk Manager, Prudential Risk, Credit Risk £300 - £500pd via Umbrella 3 - 6 Month Initial Contract Loughborough Risk Manager, Risk Management, Financial Risk, Prudential Risk, Credit Risk, Financial Services, Banking, Stakeholder Management. A Financial Services business are currently seeking a Risk Manager to join them on an interim basis in Loughborough. The role requires hybrid working and 2 days per week in Loughborough. The role requires Credit Risk, Financial Risk and Prudential Risk knowledge from prior work. £300 - £500pd via Umbrella - dependent on experience If you meet these requirements please apply for immediate consideration.

Sewell Wallis is working with a charitable organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who have an upcoming opportunity for a qualified Senior Finance Manager to join their brilliant team on a full or part time basis across either 4 or 5 days per week. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the finance function, work with service managers across the organisation and liaise with the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will direct financial strategy and policies, budgeting, payroll, investment, audits and support funding applications for the charity. What will you be doing? Lead the finance function, line management of 2 staff members. Manage the financial position, monitoring reserves and coordinating investment strategy. Ensure a sustainable financial strategy for the charity, underpinned by robust financial planning and management systems Work with the Finance Subcommittee (CEO and Treasurer) to set financial policy, review risk and performance Ensure timely invoicing and payment for service income and the maintenance of cash balances Work with the Senior Management Team to develop the business plan, managing and monitoring effectiveness and performance to achieve its objectives Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections Provide budgeting support, training and reports to the SMT, project managers, funders and trustees when required Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary for the SMT and Board of Trustees Prepare draft year end accounts for audit and coordinate accountancy and audit activities Ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements, statutory regulations and internal financial controls Prepare information for the outsourced payroll function and ensure accurate reports are returned to allow for payment to be made to schedule Collaborate with the Business Development Manager on fundraising activities and coordinate Gift Aid claims Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems Oversee company pension scheme enrolment and reporting Support funding bids by preparing costings and reviewing financial implications What skills are we looking for? Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA Experience of working within the Charitable or Third Sector is preferred Experience of and commitment to delivering an effective financial support service in support of an organisation's aim. Experience of managing staff members What's on offer? Flexible working arrangements (part/full time option) Hybrid working Hugely positive and inspiring working environment 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enhanced annual leave with length of service Pension Scheme Apply for the role below or contact Lawrie 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.

Interim Finance Manager Location: Chessington, Surrey - mainly office-based Contract: Interim, 3-4 months Savant is seeking a hands-on Interim Finance Manager for a fast-growing services business. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the company's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting business planning, and providing financial insight across the organisation. The role will work closely with operational, commercial, and project teams. Responsibilities Manage monthly accounts, statutory reporting, and audit coordination. Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and cost analysis. Oversee operational finance, including AP/AR, billing, and cash flow management. Provide financial oversight for project budgets and infrastructure investments. Optimise finance systems and internal processes for reporting efficiency. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide financial insights. Key Skills/Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong Excel skills. Proven experience in financial control and Xero (essential) Hands-on experience in an SME environment

Position : Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) Bexley 16 Location : Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months - typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 650.00 per day Job Reference: OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead the Finance Business Partnering function for Children's Services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial support and strategic advice. Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, promoting high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development. Build strong partnerships with senior leadership teams, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to inform strategic decision-making. Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting processes for the assigned service area. Provide expert financial advice to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of service plans, business cases, and transformation initiatives. Drive the development of innovative service delivery models that achieve efficiencies, deliver cost savings, and maximise outcomes for residents. Monitor financial performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and ensure appropriate mitigating actions are implemented. Produce accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports, analysis, and management information for senior stakeholders. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, governance requirements, and organisational policies. Support the discharge of Section 151 responsibilities by maintaining high standards of financial stewardship and control. Lead on financial aspects of change programmes, service transformation, and strategic projects across Children's Services. Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote collaborative working and informed financial decision-making. Contribute to the development of finance policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery. Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-focused approach within the Finance Business Partnering team. Represent the finance function at senior management meetings and provide professional financial leadership across the organisation. Person Specification Essential Requirements CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification). Significant post-qualification experience in finance management, business partnering, or financial leadership roles. Demonstrable experience of leading and managing finance teams within a large, complex organisation. Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and management accounting. Experience providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior leaders and service managers. Excellent understanding of local government finance, public sector financial management, and financial governance. Knowledge of statutory financial responsibilities, including the principles supporting Section 151 responsibilities. Proven ability to lead service transformation, financial improvement, and efficiency programmes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing robust business cases and supporting strategic decision-making. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within demanding timescales. Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills with a commitment to developing high-performing teams. Proficient in the use of financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Desirable Requirements Experience working within Children's Services finance in a local authority. Experience supporting organisational transformation and change management programmes. Knowledge of local government funding arrangements, financial regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. Experience working in politically sensitive environments with senior elected members and executive leadership. Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering value for money across public services. DISCLAIMER : By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast-paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high-value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cash flow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands-on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection.Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability. Manage the end-to-end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation. Reduce unallocated cash, credit notes, and aged debt through proactive oversight and improved controls. Produce weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts, debt analysis, and risk reporting. Build strong relationships across Finance Operations to ensure seamless collaboration and effective resolution of debt queries. Support internal and external audits, ensuring all credit control practices meet governance standards. Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce disputes, and strengthen credit control frameworks and reporting processes. Experience & Background Extensive experience managing Credit Control teams in the public sector, property, financial services, or large corporate environments. Experience of Oracle Fusion Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and methodical approach. A process-driven mindset with proven experience in team development and performance leadership. Expertise in financial strategy implementation and credit risk management. Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow performance reporting. Ability to identify financial risks/opportunities and provide actionable strategic insight. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior-level engagement and influencing. If you have the relevant background and experience, we would love to hear from you, so please send your updated CV! 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

HW Finance are partnering with a global business to recruit a Senior Group Finance Manager. This is an important role within the Group Finance function, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the financial reporting, planning and control environment across an international business. Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, you will take ownership of the Group's consolidated financial reporting, statutory reporting under IFRS, budgeting and forecasting processes, whilst supporting a significant finance systems transformation programme. This role would suit a qualified accountant with previous Group Finance experience gained within a complex, multi-entity environment. Joining the business on a 15-month fixed-term contract, you will receive a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 DOE, plus a 10% retention bonus and an excellent benefits package. Key Responsibilities Preparation and delivery of monthly consolidated Group financial results, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. Production and oversight of monthly management information and Board reporting packs, providing insightful commentary and analysis. Support the implementation of a new Group consolidation and reporting tool, including rollout across the wider finance function and enhancement of reporting processes. Responsibility for the financial reporting and accounting requirements of Group holding companies, including balance sheet reviews and statutory reporting. Support the preparation of Group statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS. Lead the annual budgeting process, including planning timetables, consolidating submissions and producing management reporting and analysis. Assist with the external audit process and act as a key point of contact for auditors. Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting processes, controls and systems. Manage and develop two members of the Finance team. Support the wider business with accounting, reporting and ad hoc project requirements. About You Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Previous experience within a Group Finance, Financial Reporting or Technical Accounting role. Experience of Group consolidations within a multi-entity and ideally international environment. Please get in touch with Niamh Hellewell for a confidential discussion.

Building Safety Programme Manager London Borough of Enfield £425p/d Umbrella Initial 3 month contract - with potential to extend We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Safety Programme Manager to join a local authority and lead the delivery of a major programme of building and fire safety improvement works across its Higher-Risk Buildings. This is a key client-side role, responsible for taking complex building safety projects through the full project lifecycle - from design and procurement through to construction and completion. You will work closely with consultants, contractors, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and internal Council teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Building Safety Regulator. The Role As Building Safety Programme Manager, you will: Lead the delivery of major building and fire safety capital works across Higher-Risk Buildings. Manage projects through design, procurement, construction and completion. Act as the Council's lead client representative across complex building safety projects. Coordinate consultants, contractors and specialist advisors throughout delivery. Oversee projects requiring engagement with the Building Safety Regulator, including Gateway submissions and approvals. Ensure appropriate design, construction and change control processes are maintained. Manage Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and wider multidisciplinary project teams. Monitor programme budgets, risks, quality, timescales and contractor performance. Provide clear programme reporting and updates to senior management and governance boards. Work closely with asset management, housing, compliance and finance teams. Drive best practice and continuous improvement across building safety project delivery. About You We are looking for an experienced Project or Programme Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex construction, remediation, fire safety or compliance projects (ideally within occupied residential buildings). You will ideally have: Minimum 3 years' experience working within a local authority or housing association. Significant experience delivering major construction, remediation, fire safety or capital works projects. Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the regulatory requirements surrounding Higher-Risk Buildings. Experience working with or navigating the Building Safety Regulator and Gateway process. A good understanding of HRB design control, construction control and change control requirements. Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and external stakeholders. Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration and project governance. The Key Point This is a project and programme delivery role - not a Building Safety Manager position. We are looking for someone who can take complex building and fire safety requirements and turn them into successfully delivered projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong capital/project management experience with a solid understanding of HRBs, the Building Safety Act and the BSR Gateway regime. If you have experience delivering major remediation, fire safety, cladding or building safety programmes within residential buildings and are looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

SF Recruitment are currently working with a well-established business in Central Birmingham who are looking to recruit a Credit Controller on an interim basis for an initial period of approximately 3 months. This is a hands-on role supporting a specific finance project, with a key focus on proactively obtaining outstanding VAT invoices and documentation across a large client portfolio. You'll be speaking directly with external contacts, investigating missing information and ensuring progress is accurately tracked and reported. What You'll Be Doing Proactively chase outstanding VAT invoices and supporting documentation via phone and email Manage a portfolio of outstanding items, ensuring records and contact information remain accurate Prepare weekly reports highlighting outstanding invoices and collection progress Review aged and unresolved items with the Finance Manager and agree appropriate next steps Monitor incoming invoices and identify items ready for allocation Liaise with the wider finance team to resolve queries and missing information Maintain accurate data and ensure internal processes and procedures are followed Provide additional support to the finance team throughout the assignment What You'll Bring Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance role Confidence speaking with customers and stakeholders over the phone Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of outstanding items Good Excel skills and confidence producing reports Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to organise your own workload and work to deadlines A proactive approach with the confidence to investigate and resolve outstanding queries What You'll Get in Return Central Birmingham location Opportunity to join an established finance function and take ownership of a defined project Immediate / short-notice starters are particularly encouraged to apply

Your new company A leading infrastructure services business with global growth plans, following investment from a global group. The business has grown significantly and built the function in the London HQ. The plan is to now structure the team for the next phase in their journey. Your new role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role is managing a team and has responsibility for annual and interim reporting for the group as well as owning budget cycles and international consolidation.Duties: Financial ownership for reporting and analysis across the group including annual and interim reporting in accordance with IFRS Monthly and annual consolidations and reporting Review and analysis of local subsidiary processes and reporting packs - significant need for business partnering and challenging the numbers Contributing to the development of investment strategies Manage of finance team What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a ACA/ACCA qualified accountant from a practice background with proven experience in industry of owning a reporting process in a group function. IFRS/FRS 102 experience is essential. You will need to have worked for organisations with significant revenues and/or international presence. What you'll get in return You will get to play a part in a business that regularly has interesting and diverse projects going on, so you will benefit from a refreshingly varied, reporting and analysis focused role dealing with different challenges on a none repetitive basis. The company are mainly office based. The role would give staff management responsibility from the word go.What you need to do nowIf 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

Project Accountant 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 London (Hybrid) £400 - £600 per day A leading organisation delivering a major UK infrastructure programme is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its project finance team on a 12-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-value, complex programme where finance plays a critical role in supporting project delivery, commercial decision-making, and long-term financial performance. We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable operating within a fast-paced project environment, providing insight, challenge, and financial leadership to senior stakeholders. The Role As Project Accountant, you will act as the finance lead for a significant project portfolio, supporting project managers and business leaders across all aspects of project financial control. Key responsibilities will include: Management of project forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting Preparation and review of monthly project financial reporting packs Detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast Cashflow forecasting and working capital management Financial modelling and scenario analysis to support project decision-making Management of project risks and opportunities from a financial perspective Cost-to-complete analysis and forecasting Support for change controls, variations and commercial assessments Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations Business partnering with operational and project delivery teams Supporting budget and reforecast cycles Ensuring compliance with internal governance and financial controls About You You will be a qualified accountant with strong project finance experience gained within large-scale, complex delivery environments. Essential ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CGMA, ICAEW, FCA, FCCA or FCMA qualified Approximately 5+ years post-qualified experience Extensive project accounting or project finance experience Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability Experience managing budgets and forecasts for projects exceeding £75m in value Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Highly Desirable Experience within infrastructure, engineering, construction, transportation, utilities, defence or other large capital programme environments Experience supporting government-funded or publicly funded projects SAP experience Experience working within complex matrix organisations What's Important This role is not focused on establishing basic financial controls. Instead, we're seeking someone who can thrive in a challenging project environment and confidently manage: Complex forecasting requirements Financial scenario modelling Cost variation analysis Cashflow optimisation Risk and opportunity assessments Detailed monthly performance reviews The successful candidate will be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, providing commercial insight, and supporting decision-making on a programme of significant scale and complexity. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance coaching, training, and mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

Office based Fixed Term Contract Free Parking Could be Extended Interim Finance Manager - Three-Month Contract with a possibility to be extended Location: Peterborough We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support our client in overseeing the finance function during a critical transition period. This role will provide leadership to the finance team while ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective commercial guidance to the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the business, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Manage and develop the finance team, including oversight of ledgers, payroll, and credit control. Produce and present management reporting, performance analysis, and KPIs at board level. Lead group reporting activities, ensuring timely and consistent monthly outputs. Maintain and improve financial controls , processes, and governance across the department. Manage banking , cashflow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Support statutory reporting requirements, including tax and regulatory submissions. Collaborate with Directors on strategic planning, financial policies, and commercial initiatives. Required Experience & Skills Experience with SAP S4/HANA is essential. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience managing finance teams and accounting operations. Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial insights effectively. Background in interim or project-based finance roles is advantageous. Ability to work autonomously and deliver results within tight timeframes. Contract Details Initial term: Three Months Start date: As soon as 22nd June Potential for extension depending on business needs If you have the required experience and are available immediately or at short notice, please apply.

Interim Finance Manager Leicester £45,000 3-Month FTC with Potential to Go Permanent Immediate Start We are delighted to be working with on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of processing the financial accounts, manage the accuracy of systems and uphold financial controls within a growing organisation. This is a hands-on role combining financial accounting, transactional finance, team management and process improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure an efficient, well-controlled and high-quality finance function. Key Responsibilities of the Interim Finance Manager Assist in leading day-to-day finance operations, systems and financial controls Manage transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and VAT Oversee month-end processes, financial accounting and reporting Manage, support and develop finance staff Maintain strong financial controls, governance and compliance Drive process improvements, automation and efficiencies Lead the administration and development of finance systems Support internal and external audits Provide financial advice and support to budget holders and senior stakeholders About You Strong experience across financial and operational accounting Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance Strong transactional finance knowledge and hands-on approach Previous experience managing and developing a finance team Experience improving finance processes and systems Strong Excel and finance systems capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable driving change If you are available immediately to start from 24th August 2026 and have the required hands-on experience, we'd love to hear from you! Don't hesitate to apply! For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 2 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Oxford Interim Payroll Manager ASAP Start 250 - 450 Per Day DOE We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to take ownership of end-to-end payroll for a fast-paced organisation. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time , while also improving processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end payroll process across multiple payrolls. Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, deductions, benefits and statutory payments. Manage pensions, reconciliations, reporting and year-end activities. Act as the payroll subject matter expert for HR, Finance, managers and employees. Resolve payroll queries and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee data. Experience Required Strong end-to-end UK payroll management experience. Variable-hours payroll experience would be advantageous. Advanced Excel skills, particularly payroll analysis and reconciliation. Proven experience improving payroll processes and controls. CIPP qualification desirable. Ideal background: Someone who is hands-on, commercially minded and comfortable taking complete ownership of payroll within a busy operational environment.

Location: North Nottingham Contract: Interim, Full-Time SF Partners are working exclusively with a well-established not-for-profit organisation in North Nottingham to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, reporting directly to the Finance Director and taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the finance function. You will lead and develop an established finance team while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, robust financial controls and effective budgeting and forecasting. You'll also work closely with managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing financial insight and supporting wider strategic projects. The Role As Interim Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading, managing and developing the finance team, providing visible and supportive leadership Overseeing the preparation and review of monthly management accounts Ensuring accurate and timely financial information is provided to budget holders Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes Managing cash flow and maintaining effective financial controls Supporting audit requirements and ensuring high standards of financial reporting Ensuring compliance with relevant charity finance regulations and best practice Working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders across the organisation Supporting strategic financial planning, capital projects and service development Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes, systems and controls About You We're looking for an experienced finance professional who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent leadership and people-management skills. You will ideally have: Significant experience within a broad finance role, including management accounts, audit and financial reporting A recognised accountancy qualification or substantial equivalent experience Proven experience of leading, developing and motivating a finance team Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management experience Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit finance, regulations and best practice would be highly advantageous This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys being a visible and supportive finance leader, with the ability to develop a team while maintaining strong financial operations. If you're an experienced Finance Manager who is available for an interim opportunity in North Nottingham, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact SF Partners for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Sewell Wallis are looking for a Qualified Accountant who is immediately available (or on a month's notice) for a people-centric and growing organisation in Sheffield South Yorkshire. You'll be someone who loves to work in an SME environment, who enjoys getting stuck into a varied and diverse role to support the Senior Leadership Team and CEO by providing financial insights and leading on budget creation and forecasting. Managing a small team of two, you'll lead the finance function, get involved with decision making to shape the future of the business, working on multiple projects across the organisation. This role requires someone proactive and hands-on, someone who loves to have deep understanding of a business across the board. A real people person who can speak confidently with non-finance colleagues, can hold their own in the boardroom and is collaborative and a team player! What will you be doing? Lead the finance function, line management of 2 posts - Finance Assistant and Administrator Work with the Senior Management Team to develop the business plan, managing and monitoring effectiveness and performance to achieve its objectives Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections Provide budgeting support, training and reports to the senior team Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary for the senior team Prepare draft year end accounts for audit and coordinate accountancy and audit activities Prepare information for the outsourced payroll function Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems Oversee company pension scheme enrolment and reporting Support funding bids by preparing costings and reviewing financial implications What skills are we looking for? Experience of working similar role, ideally within a Senior position Working with Xero would be desirable (although not essential), strong excel skills and IT literacy Accurate and timely payroll processing Experience of line managing staff Recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Experience of preparing management accounts including analysis and commentary and year end accounts Ideally a short notice, available ASAP or with a month's notice What's on offer? Salary is 40,000- 50,000 Hybrid working - flexible hours Warm and welcoming team - focus on wellbeing 25 days of annual leave that increases to 30 days across 5 years (+ bank holidays on top) Nearby on-street parking Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil 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.

Sewell Wallis are recruiting a Finance Manager for a growing Greater Manchester PE-backed property business in Stockport. A senior technical accounting role supporting 160 entities, with a key focus on property disposals, acquisitions and entity restructurings depending on performance. Responsible for accounting for complex transactions across multi-tier group structures, including debt, distributions, capitalisations and revaluations. Requires strong technical accounting, Excel modelling and legal document review skills, with the ability to translate complex transactions into the correct accounting treatment. This role would suit someone Practice trained, with experience in a large multi-entity business, who is currently doing complex consolidations, or someone from a Transactions and M&A background, and is keen to take their next step into a phenomenal business which will offer massive growth opportunities. This role reports to the Head of Project Accounting, who is a great mentor! What will you be doing? Support the Head of Accounting with review of approx. 160 entities, which involves complex consolidations of accounts. Lead accounting for property acquisitions, disposals and annual revaluations across relevant entities. Build and maintain Excel models for restructures, debt, distributions, capitalisations and other complex transactions. Analyse multi-tier group structures and transaction flows across holding companies, subsidiaries, partnerships and trusts. Review legal documentation to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions. Provide technical accounting guidance, training and review to the wider finance team and senior stakeholders. Investigate and resolve complex accounting issues, including intercompany and entity-level discrepancies. Support reporting, audit, finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, strengthening controls and efficiency. What skills are we looking for? Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA Experience working in a large multi-entity business Confident with complex consolidations of 50+ entities. Strong stakeholder management experience Confident in questioning transactions and challenging information that appears incomplete, inconsistent or unsupported. Highly proactive, motivated and comfortable taking ownership of deliverables. What's on offer? Starting salary of 70,000 20% annual bonus Company pension (7%) Health Insurance Exciting quarterly social events Hybrid working - 3 days on site On site gym Free Parking Local to the train station Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil 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.

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a Manchester private equity-backed group that is operating at scale across commercial property and construction, whose growth is driven by extensive acquisition investment each year. Based out of high-spec offices in Stockport, this is an opportunity to join a tech-driven and innovative organisation that values progress and performance. Their finance function is growing, offering high internal mobility. Benefits include an enhanced pension and a market-leading bonus scheme, as well as the progression opportunities that come with working in a scaling organisation. You'll work a hybrid working pattern with three days based out of the office. This is an unmissable opportunity for you if you're an ambitious finance professional looking to grow. The purpose of the role? To support/lead on the high volume of ad hoc transactions that occur around the business, ranging from acquisitions, disposals, exit preparation, restructures and refinancing. The role reports to the Head of Project Accounting and involves working very closely with multiple stakeholders in the business, including the wider Financial Reporting Team, Legal, Capital Markets, Property Accounting, Tax, FP&A, and Asset Management. What will you be doing? Lead on the accounting for property acquisitions and disposals, ensuring transaction mechanics are correctly reflected across all relevant legal entities. Lead on the accounting for annual property revaluation processes, including review of entity-level accounting impacts and supporting reconciliations. Build and maintain robust Excel models that capture the accounting effects of restructures, debt transactions, distributions, capitalisations and other corporate events through complex group structures. Analyse and document transaction flows through multi-tier corporate structures, including holding companies, subsidiaries, partnerships, trusts and other investment vehicles. Review legal documentation, including SPAs, loan facility agreements, shareholder agreements, intercompany loan documents, board minutes, distribution paperwork and trust or partnership documentation, to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. Advise the wider accounting team on complex transactions, including providing training, technical guidance and review of financial outputs for accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders to provide accounting advice and analysis to management on ad-hoc transactions. Participate in legal entity reporting projects and wider finance transformation initiatives. Investigate and resolve accounting issues, including unusual balances, unreconciled intercompany positions, inconsistent entity records and unsupported transaction postings. What skills do we need? Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). 5+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in group accounting, project accounting, corporate finance, real estate, private equity, infrastructure or another complex multi-entity environment. Track record of working in a complex matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines. High exposure to complex corporate events, acquisitions, disposals, refinancings or other transaction-led accounting work. Experience producing audit-ready reconciliations, transaction summaries and technical accounting support. Strong understanding of corporate legal structures and the interaction between accounting, legal, tax and commercial considerations. Demonstrable experience accounting for complex group structures and intercompany funding arrangements. Strong technical understanding of intercompany loans, capital contributions, capitalisations, distributions and equity transactions. What's on offer? This business offers a market-leading benefits package with a whole list of attractive perks. Their offices are extremely modern and they live and breathe a collaborate/wellbeing first culture. They put on unrivalled company summer and Christmas dos, plus many other benefits including (but not limited to). Salary of 70,000 Extremely attractive personal performance related bonus Private medical insurance Enhanced pension scheme Hybrid working pattern Free parking pass Apply for this role below or contact Kayley 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.

Product Research & Development Manager Interim role - 10 month FTC Salary up to £75k DOE Food & Beverage West London Hybrid Ready to shape the next big thing in food and drink? If you're the person who spots tomorrow's trends before everyone else, gets excited by turning consumer insight into commercially successful products and loves seeing your ideas land in stores across the UK, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. We're partnering with an iconic, customer-loved brand that's investing heavily in innovation, product development and the future of its food and beverage offer. They're looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead category innovation, influence business strategy and bring exciting new products to life. This isn't just about launching products. It's about creating ranges customers genuinely love, driving commercial performance and helping shape the future direction of a market-leading brand. What you'll be doing You'll own the development of your category strategy, balancing creativity with commercial thinking to deliver products that excite customers and deliver real business growth. From identifying emerging trends to working with suppliers on the next big launch, you'll take products from concept through to implementation while ensuring every decision supports the wider brand vision. You'll be: Leading the UK product development strategy across food and beverage categories Creating annual category plans covering product, pricing, packaging and distribution Using customer insight, market trends and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities Driving innovation from idea generation through to successful launch Managing product performance, forecasts and category profitability Building brilliant relationships with suppliers to develop innovative products and packaging Working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, procurement, technical and store teams to deliver flawless execution Supporting future equipment and operational development to enhance the customer experience Leading, coaching and developing a small but talented R&D team What we're looking for You'll already have experience developing successful food or beverage ranges within a retail, hospitality or FMCG environment. You'll be equally comfortable analysing commercial performance as you are tasting new products or presenting category strategy to senior stakeholders. We're looking for someone who has: Proven experience in category management and product development A strong commercial mindset with a track record of delivering category growth Experience taking products from concept through to launch A genuine passion for food, beverage and consumer trends Strong supplier management and influencing skills Excellent project management and stakeholder management experience The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Previous people management experience Why you'll love it This is a role where your ideas genuinely matter. You'll have the opportunity to influence product strategy at a national level, work with passionate teams, collaborate with leading suppliers and help create products that millions of customers will enjoy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and you love blending creativity with commercial thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. BH36991

Interim Senior Accountant - Children Services Local Government 6 month contract 500- 550 per day, depending on experience 2-3 days a week on site - London About the client Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant - Children Services for a local authority in London. Accountabilities Preparation of the annual budget for the service area, including the development of complex staffing budgets following service reorganisation. Preparation of monthly budget monitoring reports, including detailed variance analysis, identification of cost pressures, and provision of clear financial commentary. Responding to external audit queries and providing additional financial information and supporting documentation as required. Providing high-level financial advice, guidance, and support to the Service Director and Senior Managers. Maintaining and updating the corporate grants register and financial training manual, as well as delivering financial training and guidance to Budget Managers. Candidate Requirements CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant, with relevant post-qualification experience in finance and accounting High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders Demonstrable experience in Childrens Social Care within a local authority environment Strong strategic Finance Business Partnering experience gained within a local authority setting Available to start immediately

65,000 - 75, Month Contract (Initally starting 5 days a week, reducing to 2 days from March 2027 Maidstone, Kent MorePeople are working with a well established business within the fresh produce sector to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager. This is a broad, senior role combining financial leadership with responsibility for HR and administration. Reporting to the Managing & Sales Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight to the senior leadership team and Board, and lead a small finance and administration team. The business is also going through a period of significant transition, so the role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial control, business continuity and effective planning through this period. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day finance, HR and administration functions. Manage and develop a small team of Finance & Administration Assistants. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly management accounts, forecasts and Board reporting. Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and working capital analysis. Provide commercial analysis and financial advice to the Managing & Sales Director and Board. Oversee statutory accounts, audit, VAT, tax coordination and regulatory reporting. Manage banking relationships, payment processes and treasury requirements. Oversee monthly payroll, pensions, benefits and associated compliance. Manage the company's insurance and risk requirements. Support the Audit Committee and Board with financial reporting and governance. Oversee grower payments, account sales, reconciliations and related finance processes. Lead HR administration, including employee records, contracts, absence, recruitment and employee relations. Work with external HR, employment and professional advisers as required. Support the financial and people related requirements of the business through its transition and closure process. What we're looking For: We are looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial management experience and a hands-on approach. You will have: Significant management accounting and statutory reporting experience. Strong budgeting, forecasting and cashflow skills. Experience managing a finance team. Strong audit, governance and compliance experience. Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage or a similar accounting system. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and operate confidently with senior stakeholders. Experience overseeing HR administration and employee records. Experience within fresh produce, agriculture, horticulture or a grower based business would be advantageous, as would experience of Board/Audit Committee reporting, complex grower payments or working within a restructuring, transition or closure environment. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim finance professional to take a genuinely broad role within an established fresh produce business, combining financial leadership, commercial support, HR oversight and change management. If you are a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands on, can operate comfortably at Board level and is looking for an interim assignment where you can make a meaningful impact, we would be keen to hear from you. Interested in learning more? Get in touch with Angus on (phone number removed) or (url removed)