Your new company A well-established, family-owned, multi-site social care provider is seeking interim support within its finance team during a period of maternity leave. Operating several sites, the business has a stable leadership team and a collaborative culture, with finance playing a key role in supporting both operational and commercial decision-making. The organisation offers a relaxed working environment, flexible working arrangements and close interaction with senior stakeholders across the business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working alongside an experienced Financial Controller, you will provide financial management support across a portfolio of sites. This is a varied role covering management accounting, month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, whilst also contributing to group-level reporting requirements. You will partner closely with site-based administration teams to ensure accurate financial information is maintained across multiple locations. The role will also involve overseeing income streams and funding mechanisms, with any exposure to funding models, local authority funding and related processes considered advantageous. This is an interim assignment expected to run for approximately 9-12 months, commencing towards the end of the year to facilitate a comprehensive handover. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a Finance Manager or Management Accountant position Strong month-end and management accounts expertise Experience using Xero would be highly advantageous Confident producing budgets, forecasts and group reporting packs Ability to work collaboratively with operational stakeholders and senior management Knowledge of funding processes within the care sector, including healthcare and local authority funding arrangements, would be beneficial Candidates may be qualified, or qualified by experience A proactive and hands-on approach suited to an SME environment What you'll get in return Salary up to c. 50,000 dependent on experience Flexible start and finish times Hybrid working options available by agreement Free on-site parking Pension scheme Enhanced employee wellbeing support, including access to counselling services Employee benefits and discounts platform Salary sacrifice scheme Subsidised meals and on-site facilities Regular team and company social events Additional time off over the Christmas shutdown period Supportive and approachable leadership team What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Preston. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Sep 19, 2026
Contractor
Your new company A well-established, family-owned, multi-site social care provider is seeking interim support within its finance team during a period of maternity leave. Operating several sites, the business has a stable leadership team and a collaborative culture, with finance playing a key role in supporting both operational and commercial decision-making. The organisation offers a relaxed working environment, flexible working arrangements and close interaction with senior stakeholders across the business. Your new role Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working alongside an experienced Financial Controller, you will provide financial management support across a portfolio of sites. This is a varied role covering management accounting, month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, whilst also contributing to group-level reporting requirements. You will partner closely with site-based administration teams to ensure accurate financial information is maintained across multiple locations. The role will also involve overseeing income streams and funding mechanisms, with any exposure to funding models, local authority funding and related processes considered advantageous. This is an interim assignment expected to run for approximately 9-12 months, commencing towards the end of the year to facilitate a comprehensive handover. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within a Finance Manager or Management Accountant position Strong month-end and management accounts expertise Experience using Xero would be highly advantageous Confident producing budgets, forecasts and group reporting packs Ability to work collaboratively with operational stakeholders and senior management Knowledge of funding processes within the care sector, including healthcare and local authority funding arrangements, would be beneficial Candidates may be qualified, or qualified by experience A proactive and hands-on approach suited to an SME environment What you'll get in return Salary up to c. 50,000 dependent on experience Flexible start and finish times Hybrid working options available by agreement Free on-site parking Pension scheme Enhanced employee wellbeing support, including access to counselling services Employee benefits and discounts platform Salary sacrifice scheme Subsidised meals and on-site facilities Regular team and company social events Additional time off over the Christmas shutdown period Supportive and approachable leadership team What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Preston. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Finance Manager - 12-Month FTC Location: London - Hybrid, minimum 2-3 days per week in the office Salary: £80,000- £90,000 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract About the Client Our client is a large, international organisation with a significant global presence and a strong people-focused culture. They value collaboration, individuality and shared success, giving employees the opportunity to develop their careers while contributing to a supportive and inclusive working environment. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions. About the Job This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the organisation during an important period of growth, integration and change. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take a leading role in management accounting, financial reporting and control, while supporting improvements to finance processes and developing a team of five. Duties will include: Managing key elements of the month-end and quarter-end cycles, ensuring financial information is delivered accurately and on schedule. Maintaining balance sheet integrity through reconciliations, reviews and effective oversight of work completed by the management accounting team. Working alongside the Financial Controller to strengthen the financial control framework and ensure appropriate controls are clearly documented and evidenced. Calculating bad debt provisions in partnership with the Accounts Receivable Manager. Producing quarterly analytical reviews covering both profit and loss and balance sheet performance for Group Finance. Coordinating the year-end audit process, responding to auditor requests and working with stakeholders across finance and the wider organisation. Completing quarterly regulatory returns for two regulated entities. Providing information required for corporation tax and VAT matters and liaising with external tax advisers. Ensuring accounting activity remains aligned with Group policies and relevant statutory requirements. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and enhance financial controls. Leading, supporting and developing a finance team of five. About the Successful Applicant You will be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with 3-5 years' post-qualified experience and strong knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS. You will bring proven finance team leadership, external audit experience, excellent Excel skills and experience across multiple accounting systems. A confident communicator, you will be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, challenging constructively and identifying practical improvements to financial processes and controls. What You Will Receive in Return You will join a large international organisation offering a broad benefits package focused on financial wellbeing, health and longer-term personal priorities. Alongside hybrid working, you can expect a culture that supports career development, mentoring, volunteering and charitable activity, with an emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing. The organisation is also committed to inclusion, equal opportunity and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager - 12-Month FTC Location: London - Hybrid, minimum 2-3 days per week in the office Salary: £80,000- £90,000 Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract About the Client Our client is a large, international organisation with a significant global presence and a strong people-focused culture. They value collaboration, individuality and shared success, giving employees the opportunity to develop their careers while contributing to a supportive and inclusive working environment. They believe in empowering their employees with the tools and trust they need to make impactful decisions. About the Job This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the organisation during an important period of growth, integration and change. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take a leading role in management accounting, financial reporting and control, while supporting improvements to finance processes and developing a team of five. Duties will include: Managing key elements of the month-end and quarter-end cycles, ensuring financial information is delivered accurately and on schedule. Maintaining balance sheet integrity through reconciliations, reviews and effective oversight of work completed by the management accounting team. Working alongside the Financial Controller to strengthen the financial control framework and ensure appropriate controls are clearly documented and evidenced. Calculating bad debt provisions in partnership with the Accounts Receivable Manager. Producing quarterly analytical reviews covering both profit and loss and balance sheet performance for Group Finance. Coordinating the year-end audit process, responding to auditor requests and working with stakeholders across finance and the wider organisation. Completing quarterly regulatory returns for two regulated entities. Providing information required for corporation tax and VAT matters and liaising with external tax advisers. Ensuring accounting activity remains aligned with Group policies and relevant statutory requirements. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and enhance financial controls. Leading, supporting and developing a finance team of five. About the Successful Applicant You will be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with 3-5 years' post-qualified experience and strong knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS. You will bring proven finance team leadership, external audit experience, excellent Excel skills and experience across multiple accounting systems. A confident communicator, you will be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, challenging constructively and identifying practical improvements to financial processes and controls. What You Will Receive in Return You will join a large international organisation offering a broad benefits package focused on financial wellbeing, health and longer-term personal priorities. Alongside hybrid working, you can expect a culture that supports career development, mentoring, volunteering and charitable activity, with an emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing. The organisation is also committed to inclusion, equal opportunity and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Your new company HAYS are excited to be partnering with a well-established and growing UK business that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with team leadership and business partnering responsibilities.Based in Cannock, the role offers a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day from home. Your new role Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, leading a team across management accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, driving process improvements and providing meaningful commercial insight to stakeholders across the organisation.This opportunity would suit a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant position. Strong management accounting, financial reporting and team leadership experience are essential, along with the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, multi-site environment. The business offers genuine opportunities to make an impact, influence change and contribute to ongoing growth. Whilst initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, there is realistic potential for the role to become permanent. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant role Strong management accounting and financial reporting background Experience leading and developing finance teams Experience managing audits and statutory reporting requirements Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment What you'll get in return 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year Company pension Wellbeing support & access to a wide-ranging employee benefits & rewards platform Paid volunteering day Cycle to Work scheme plus much more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Your new company HAYS are excited to be partnering with a well-established and growing UK business that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with team leadership and business partnering responsibilities.Based in Cannock, the role offers a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day from home. Your new role Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, leading a team across management accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, driving process improvements and providing meaningful commercial insight to stakeholders across the organisation.This opportunity would suit a qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant position. Strong management accounting, financial reporting and team leadership experience are essential, along with the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, multi-site environment. The business offers genuine opportunities to make an impact, influence change and contribute to ongoing growth. Whilst initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, there is realistic potential for the role to become permanent. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant role Strong management accounting and financial reporting background Experience leading and developing finance teams Experience managing audits and statutory reporting requirements Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment What you'll get in return 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year Company pension Wellbeing support & access to a wide-ranging employee benefits & rewards platform Paid volunteering day Cycle to Work scheme plus much more What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Financial Reporting Manager Contract: Maternity cover (12-month FTC) Type: Hybrid Location: Chichester Benefits: bonus scheme, company pension, life insurance, private medical insurance 25 days holiday + Bank holidays Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next opportunity in a technical accounting role? A rare Financial Reporting Manager position has become available in Chichester for a growing business. We are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager who will work alongside the senior management team providing some amazing benefits and a great opportunity for career growth and some senior experience. What you will be doing: Produce accurate monthly management accounts packs on a consistent basis. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled. Perform weekly and monthly payroll checks. Drive strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal audit requirements. Improve, document, and standardise financial processes and procedures. Support the business unit in meeting all financial reporting obligations. Maintain fixed asset register and IFRS16 lease reporting. Manage intercompany balances and transactions reconciliation process, coordinating with group finance and other subsidiaries. Who are we looking for? The candidate for this position must be motivated, confident, pro-active as well able to work well in a team. The candidate will be CIMA/ ACCA qualified, have experience in financial and management reporting Ability to think flexibly, with strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm to improve processes. A good knowledge of IFRS is essential. Competent with ERP systems. Minimum intermediate level of Excel required. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with business and external partners. Experience of managing a team, performance review and objective setting. The role is office based 4 days a week and drops to 2 days in the new year. If you re interested, apply here today for more information! Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).
Sep 16, 2026
Contractor
Financial Reporting Manager Contract: Maternity cover (12-month FTC) Type: Hybrid Location: Chichester Benefits: bonus scheme, company pension, life insurance, private medical insurance 25 days holiday + Bank holidays Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next opportunity in a technical accounting role? A rare Financial Reporting Manager position has become available in Chichester for a growing business. We are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager who will work alongside the senior management team providing some amazing benefits and a great opportunity for career growth and some senior experience. What you will be doing: Produce accurate monthly management accounts packs on a consistent basis. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled. Perform weekly and monthly payroll checks. Drive strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal audit requirements. Improve, document, and standardise financial processes and procedures. Support the business unit in meeting all financial reporting obligations. Maintain fixed asset register and IFRS16 lease reporting. Manage intercompany balances and transactions reconciliation process, coordinating with group finance and other subsidiaries. Who are we looking for? The candidate for this position must be motivated, confident, pro-active as well able to work well in a team. The candidate will be CIMA/ ACCA qualified, have experience in financial and management reporting Ability to think flexibly, with strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm to improve processes. A good knowledge of IFRS is essential. Competent with ERP systems. Minimum intermediate level of Excel required. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with business and external partners. Experience of managing a team, performance review and objective setting. The role is office based 4 days a week and drops to 2 days in the new year. If you re interested, apply here today for more information! Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).
Assistant Accountant - Housing (12-Month FTC initially) Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid working (work from home on Fridays) Hours: 09:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Benefits: 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, hybrid working The Role We are seeking an experienced Finance professional to join a well-established organisation within the housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to broaden their exposure across financial accounting, service charge accounting, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Assist with payment runs and ensure payments are made within agreed timescales. Reconcile receipts and investigate unidentified or misallocated payments. Support the monitoring and recovery of outstanding debtor balances. Perform bank and payment portal reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly. Prepare and maintain service charge reconciliations, ensuring income and expenditure are accurately recorded. Reconcile managed units' income and expenditure and investigate any variances. Support the annual review and implementation of rent and service charge increases, including account adjustments. Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items. Maintain robust audit trails and supporting documentation for all finance activities. Review existing accounting models and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement. Support the development and implementation of enhanced accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Work closely with the Head of Finance to improve financial controls, systems, and procedures. Assist with year-end accounts preparation, audit schedules, and supporting documentation. Undertake ad hoc finance and accounting duties as required. About You Qualified, part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting qualification. Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or assistant accountant role. Experience of service charge accounting and calculations, ideally within the housing sector. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities. Intermediate Excel skills. Collaborative and proactive approach to work. Experience with housing management software such as Pyramid would be advantageous. Previous year-end and audit support experience is desirable. What's on Offer Salary up to £42,000 dependent on experience. Hybrid working with WFH every Friday . 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Private medical insurance . Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent opportunity to develop housing and service charge accounting expertise. If you're a finance professional looking for a varied role with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Sep 16, 2026
Contractor
Assistant Accountant - Housing (12-Month FTC initially) Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid working (work from home on Fridays) Hours: 09:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Benefits: 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, hybrid working The Role We are seeking an experienced Finance professional to join a well-established organisation within the housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to broaden their exposure across financial accounting, service charge accounting, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Assist with payment runs and ensure payments are made within agreed timescales. Reconcile receipts and investigate unidentified or misallocated payments. Support the monitoring and recovery of outstanding debtor balances. Perform bank and payment portal reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly. Prepare and maintain service charge reconciliations, ensuring income and expenditure are accurately recorded. Reconcile managed units' income and expenditure and investigate any variances. Support the annual review and implementation of rent and service charge increases, including account adjustments. Prepare quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items. Maintain robust audit trails and supporting documentation for all finance activities. Review existing accounting models and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement. Support the development and implementation of enhanced accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Work closely with the Head of Finance to improve financial controls, systems, and procedures. Assist with year-end accounts preparation, audit schedules, and supporting documentation. Undertake ad hoc finance and accounting duties as required. About You Qualified, part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent accounting qualification. Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or assistant accountant role. Experience of service charge accounting and calculations, ideally within the housing sector. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities. Intermediate Excel skills. Collaborative and proactive approach to work. Experience with housing management software such as Pyramid would be advantageous. Previous year-end and audit support experience is desirable. What's on Offer Salary up to £42,000 dependent on experience. Hybrid working with WFH every Friday . 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Private medical insurance . Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Excellent opportunity to develop housing and service charge accounting expertise. If you're a finance professional looking for a varied role with excellent development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
SF Recruitment are currently exclusively recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a business in North Derby on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. Working as part of a small and close-knit finance team, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and work closely with the AP Manager. This is a varied, hands-on position offering a genuine mix of month-end accounting responsibilities and transactional finance duties. Assistant Management Accountant Location: North Derby Salary: £30,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times Working Pattern: Fully office based The role would suit someone who enjoys variety and is happy to remain involved in the day-to-day transactional side of finance alongside their month-end responsibilities. This could be a strong opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant with solid month-end exposure, or an Assistant Management Accountant who is comfortable taking a hands-on approach and is happy to continue supporting the transactional side of the finance function. The Role Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting month-end activities, including posting journals, prepayments, rebates and other adjustments - Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations - Processing and posting supplier invoices - Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts - Resolving supplier invoice queries - Supporting the maintenance of accurate financial records - Processing stock adjustment journals and inventory transactions - Supporting fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals and transfers - Raising and processing intercompany recharge invoices - Supporting reporting and other general accounting activities - Providing support to the wider finance team where required - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience within a varied finance position and will be comfortable working across both transactional finance and month-end accounting duties. The key thing is finding someone who is happy to be hands-on and enjoys working across the full finance function. This role would be less suited to someone looking to move away from transactional finance entirely, as this will remain an important part of the position. You will also have: - Strong attention to detail - Good Excel skills - AAT advantageous - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Confidence working with data and finance systems - Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business - A willingness to get involved and support wherever needed - Ideally, experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and comfortable suggesting improvements etc. Additional Information - The position is fully office based within modern, open-plan offices. The business offers some flexibility around working hours, with employees able to vary their start and finish times around the core working day. - This is a maternity cover contract for an initial period of 12 months. The successful candidate is ideally required to start as soon as possible, although there may be some flexibility for the right person. If you are looking for a varied finance position where you can combine month-end accounting responsibilities with hands-on transactional finance work, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team.
Sep 15, 2026
Contractor
SF Recruitment are currently exclusively recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a business in North Derby on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. Working as part of a small and close-knit finance team, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and work closely with the AP Manager. This is a varied, hands-on position offering a genuine mix of month-end accounting responsibilities and transactional finance duties. Assistant Management Accountant Location: North Derby Salary: £30,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times Working Pattern: Fully office based The role would suit someone who enjoys variety and is happy to remain involved in the day-to-day transactional side of finance alongside their month-end responsibilities. This could be a strong opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant with solid month-end exposure, or an Assistant Management Accountant who is comfortable taking a hands-on approach and is happy to continue supporting the transactional side of the finance function. The Role Your responsibilities will include: - Supporting month-end activities, including posting journals, prepayments, rebates and other adjustments - Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations - Processing and posting supplier invoices - Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts - Resolving supplier invoice queries - Supporting the maintenance of accurate financial records - Processing stock adjustment journals and inventory transactions - Supporting fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals and transfers - Raising and processing intercompany recharge invoices - Supporting reporting and other general accounting activities - Providing support to the wider finance team where required - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience within a varied finance position and will be comfortable working across both transactional finance and month-end accounting duties. The key thing is finding someone who is happy to be hands-on and enjoys working across the full finance function. This role would be less suited to someone looking to move away from transactional finance entirely, as this will remain an important part of the position. You will also have: - Strong attention to detail - Good Excel skills - AAT advantageous - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Confidence working with data and finance systems - Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business - A willingness to get involved and support wherever needed - Ideally, experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and comfortable suggesting improvements etc. Additional Information - The position is fully office based within modern, open-plan offices. The business offers some flexibility around working hours, with employees able to vary their start and finish times around the core working day. - This is a maternity cover contract for an initial period of 12 months. The successful candidate is ideally required to start as soon as possible, although there may be some flexibility for the right person. If you are looking for a varied finance position where you can combine month-end accounting responsibilities with hands-on transactional finance work, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team.
Were looking for a proactive and detail-driven Management & Systems Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, youll: Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and financial reporting Drive automation and efficiency across month-end and reporting processes Lead improvements in financial systems and data structures Support decision-making with robust analys click apply for full job details
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Were looking for a proactive and detail-driven Management & Systems Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, youll: Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and financial reporting Drive automation and efficiency across month-end and reporting processes Lead improvements in financial systems and data structures Support decision-making with robust analys click apply for full job details
Assistant Financial Controller Manchester Hybrid 12-Month FTC £45,000 £50,000 + Benefits Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025 At WEX , we re more than a payments and technology company we re innovators on a mission to simplify the way businesses operate. By streamlining complexity, we free our customers to focus on what matters most. We re now seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Manchester-based finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover). You ll be part of a smaller sub-team within a 40-strong finance function, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. What s in it for you? £45,000 £50,000 salary (depending on experience) 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, no evenings or weekends) Hybrid working 1 2 days in our Manchester City Centre office 25 days holiday + bank holidays Gym Flex membership Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing program Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller: Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple trading businesses under tight deadlines. Supporting the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks. Producing supplementary returns for our US head office. Investigating and explaining budget and forecast variances. Partnering with project teams to ensure smooth system upgrades and changes. Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly. Preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors. Acting as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices. Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects as needed. What we re looking for: Qualified Accountant (PQE not required). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent IT literacy (MS Access, Alteryx preferred). Proven ability to delegate effectively while staying accountable. Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a right-first-time approach. Comfortable working within a large finance team and liaising at all levels. Flexible, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ready to apply? If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today and join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Oct 07, 2025
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Assistant Financial Controller Manchester Hybrid 12-Month FTC £45,000 £50,000 + Benefits Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025 At WEX , we re more than a payments and technology company we re innovators on a mission to simplify the way businesses operate. By streamlining complexity, we free our customers to focus on what matters most. We re now seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Manchester-based finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover). You ll be part of a smaller sub-team within a 40-strong finance function, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. What s in it for you? £45,000 £50,000 salary (depending on experience) 37.5 hours per week (Monday Friday, no evenings or weekends) Hybrid working 1 2 days in our Manchester City Centre office 25 days holiday + bank holidays Gym Flex membership Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing program Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller: Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple trading businesses under tight deadlines. Supporting the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks. Producing supplementary returns for our US head office. Investigating and explaining budget and forecast variances. Partnering with project teams to ensure smooth system upgrades and changes. Maintaining strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly. Preparing annual financial statements and working with external auditors. Acting as the finance point of contact for staff in local offices. Getting involved in ad-hoc finance projects as needed. What we re looking for: Qualified Accountant (PQE not required). Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent IT literacy (MS Access, Alteryx preferred). Proven ability to delegate effectively while staying accountable. Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a right-first-time approach. Comfortable working within a large finance team and liaising at all levels. Flexible, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ready to apply? If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, apply today and join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Group Tax Manager - Mixed Tax - 12 month FTC REMOTE Your new company I am working with one of our long-term clients on a new role, a 12-month Fixed Term Contract which is almost 100% remote. You will spearhead both direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and reporting initiatives. You'll also play a key role in the production of statutory accounts. This full-time, permanent position offers the flexibility of remote work, with occasional visits to offices. Your new role You will: • Ensure full compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations. • Strategic Reporting: Prepare and file tax returns while developing robust systems for tax reporting. • HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary contact for tax enquiries with HMRC. • Project Bid Support: Collaborate with contract teams to optimise tax efficiency in project bids. • Cash Flow Management: Oversee tax payments and cash flow reporting. • Financial Reporting: Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts. • Additional Duties: From CIS Tax reporting to PAYE and NI issues, your role will be multifaceted, although prior experience in these areas is not essential. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant, CTA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA and have extensive experience in Corporation Tax and indirect tax, preferably in a similar business environment or a large/mid-tier accountancy firm. You will have a proven track record in financial reporting and familiarity with tax laws and regulations. The ability to work closely with internal stakeholders will be crucial to the role. What you'll get in return The role is predominantly REMOTE with occasional office trips. This pays up to £300 per day (£76,000 perm equivalent). 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 to , or call us now on 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. #
Oct 04, 2025
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Group Tax Manager - Mixed Tax - 12 month FTC REMOTE Your new company I am working with one of our long-term clients on a new role, a 12-month Fixed Term Contract which is almost 100% remote. You will spearhead both direct and indirect tax compliance, planning, and reporting initiatives. You'll also play a key role in the production of statutory accounts. This full-time, permanent position offers the flexibility of remote work, with occasional visits to offices. Your new role You will: • Ensure full compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations. • Strategic Reporting: Prepare and file tax returns while developing robust systems for tax reporting. • HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary contact for tax enquiries with HMRC. • Project Bid Support: Collaborate with contract teams to optimise tax efficiency in project bids. • Cash Flow Management: Oversee tax payments and cash flow reporting. • Financial Reporting: Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts. • Additional Duties: From CIS Tax reporting to PAYE and NI issues, your role will be multifaceted, although prior experience in these areas is not essential. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant, CTA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA and have extensive experience in Corporation Tax and indirect tax, preferably in a similar business environment or a large/mid-tier accountancy firm. You will have a proven track record in financial reporting and familiarity with tax laws and regulations. The ability to work closely with internal stakeholders will be crucial to the role. What you'll get in return The role is predominantly REMOTE with occasional office trips. This pays up to £300 per day (£76,000 perm equivalent). 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 to , or call us now on 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. #
Finance Business Partner Nottingham - Hybrid Working £50,000 - £55,000 12 Month FTC The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the services sector. This is a key role, acting as the link between Finance and Operations, where you will provide insightful analysis, challenge business performance, and support long-term strategic growth. You will oversee a specialist division made up of multiple business units, ensuring financial performance is accurately reported, risks and opportunities are identified, and commercial decisions are supported with robust financial insight. Key Responsibilities - Partner with divisional leaders to provide strategic financial support and influence decision-making. - Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. - Deliver monthly performance analysis and management reporting, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities. - Build financial models, business cases, and deal sheets to support investments and commercial projects. - Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, ensuring financial goals are met. - Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. - Ensure accurate accounting for balance sheet items such as rebates and accruals. - Contribute to contract discussions, reconciliations, and growth initiatives with clients. - Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and reporting. - Mentor junior team members and support wider finance projects as needed. About You - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - 2-3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering. - Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel. - Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex, and cross-functional environment. - Commercially focused, with strong strategic thinking. - Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail. If you're interested in this position, available at short notice & would like to be considered - please apply with your most up to date CV.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Finance Business Partner Nottingham - Hybrid Working £50,000 - £55,000 12 Month FTC The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the services sector. This is a key role, acting as the link between Finance and Operations, where you will provide insightful analysis, challenge business performance, and support long-term strategic growth. You will oversee a specialist division made up of multiple business units, ensuring financial performance is accurately reported, risks and opportunities are identified, and commercial decisions are supported with robust financial insight. Key Responsibilities - Partner with divisional leaders to provide strategic financial support and influence decision-making. - Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. - Deliver monthly performance analysis and management reporting, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities. - Build financial models, business cases, and deal sheets to support investments and commercial projects. - Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, ensuring financial goals are met. - Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. - Ensure accurate accounting for balance sheet items such as rebates and accruals. - Contribute to contract discussions, reconciliations, and growth initiatives with clients. - Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and reporting. - Mentor junior team members and support wider finance projects as needed. About You - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - 2-3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering. - Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel. - Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex, and cross-functional environment. - Commercially focused, with strong strategic thinking. - Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail. If you're interested in this position, available at short notice & would like to be considered - please apply with your most up to date CV.
Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro-rata) Start Date: ASAP / October 2025 About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover a key role during maternity leave. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working autonomously, while also contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance. You will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and act as a business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Produce and present monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis and commentary. Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections. Business partner with senior operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and accountability. Analyse key trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth. Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and internal controls. Support year-end audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. Mentor and support junior members of the finance team, including Management Accountants or Assistant Accountants. Contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects and systems improvements. Candidate Profile: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Proven experience in a senior management accounting or finance business partnering role. Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen. Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Desirable: Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based business. Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools. Available to start in the next 4-6 weeks or sooner. What's on Offer: Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week in Warwick office) Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects Supportive team environment and onboarding process
Oct 03, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro-rata) Start Date: ASAP / October 2025 About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover a key role during maternity leave. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working autonomously, while also contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance. You will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and act as a business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Produce and present monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis and commentary. Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections. Business partner with senior operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and accountability. Analyse key trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth. Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and internal controls. Support year-end audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. Mentor and support junior members of the finance team, including Management Accountants or Assistant Accountants. Contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects and systems improvements. Candidate Profile: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Proven experience in a senior management accounting or finance business partnering role. Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen. Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Desirable: Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based business. Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools. Available to start in the next 4-6 weeks or sooner. What's on Offer: Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week in Warwick office) Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects Supportive team environment and onboarding process
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.
Oct 02, 2025
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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.
Property Accountant - 12 month FTC for Commercial Property Company Your new company A leading UK property investment and development business with a prestigious commercial portfolio is looking for a Property Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing finance function at the heart of the commercial real estate sector. Your new role As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of commercial properties. Your core focus will be on: Preparing service charge year-end accounts and ensuring timely reconciliations Supporting the production of annual service charge budgets Performing bank and cash reconciliations Maintaining and reconciling control accounts Managing the tenant ledger, including allocations, adjustments, and resolving discrepancies Supporting internal reporting and liaising with property and asset management teams You'll be working closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the portfolio. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in property accounting, ideally within a commercial real estate environment Strong understanding of service charge accounting and year-end processes Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines Strong Excel skills; experience with QUBE is desirable but not essential A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills What you'll get in return The opportunity to work with a prestigious property company on a high-profile commercial portfolio A collaborative and supportive team environment Hybrid working model with flexibility Competitive salary and benefits package Exposure to complex and rewarding accounting challenges 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. #
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
Property Accountant - 12 month FTC for Commercial Property Company Your new company A leading UK property investment and development business with a prestigious commercial portfolio is looking for a Property Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing finance function at the heart of the commercial real estate sector. Your new role As a Property Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of commercial properties. Your core focus will be on: Preparing service charge year-end accounts and ensuring timely reconciliations Supporting the production of annual service charge budgets Performing bank and cash reconciliations Maintaining and reconciling control accounts Managing the tenant ledger, including allocations, adjustments, and resolving discrepancies Supporting internal reporting and liaising with property and asset management teams You'll be working closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the portfolio. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in property accounting, ideally within a commercial real estate environment Strong understanding of service charge accounting and year-end processes Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines Strong Excel skills; experience with QUBE is desirable but not essential A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills What you'll get in return The opportunity to work with a prestigious property company on a high-profile commercial portfolio A collaborative and supportive team environment Hybrid working model with flexibility Competitive salary and benefits package Exposure to complex and rewarding accounting challenges 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: Senior Management Accountant Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro-rata) Start Date: ASAP / October 2025 About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover a key role during maternity leave. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working autonomously, while also contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance. You will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and act as a business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Produce and present monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis and commentary. Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections. Business partner with senior operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and accountability. Analyse key trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth. Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and internal controls. Support year-end audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. Mentor and support junior members of the finance team, including Management Accountants or Assistant Accountants. Contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects and systems improvements. Candidate Profile: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Proven experience in a senior management accounting or finance business partnering role. Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen. Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Desirable: Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based business. Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools. Available to start in the next 4-6 weeks or sooner. What's on Offer: Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week in Warwick office) Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects Supportive team environment and onboarding process
Sep 23, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Management Accountant Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Warwick (Hybrid Working - 2-3 Days Onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (pro-rata) Start Date: ASAP / October 2025 About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover a key role during maternity leave. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working autonomously, while also contributing to strategic decision-making and financial performance. You will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and act as a business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Produce and present monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis and commentary. Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections. Business partner with senior operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and accountability. Analyse key trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth. Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and internal controls. Support year-end audit preparation and liaison with external auditors. Mentor and support junior members of the finance team, including Management Accountants or Assistant Accountants. Contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects and systems improvements. Candidate Profile: Essential: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). Proven experience in a senior management accounting or finance business partnering role. Strong technical accounting skills and commercial acumen. Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines. Desirable: Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based business. Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools. Available to start in the next 4-6 weeks or sooner. What's on Offer: Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension Hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week in Warwick office) Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects Supportive team environment and onboarding process
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Senior Management Accountant Hemel Hempstead Hybrid 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to 45,000 Immediate start preferred We're working with a well-established client in Hemel Hempstead who are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a hands-on role offering plenty of variety, responsibility, and the chance to add real value within a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and associated reports with accuracy and timeliness Produce and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly Post journals and maintain accurate accounting records Oversee intercompany charges at month-end Support external audit, acting as the main point of contact during year-end Work with external accountants to ensure statutory balances align with management figures Maintain effective controls, processes and filing systems in line with audit requirements Recommend improvements to reporting and processes Provide guidance and support to junior team members Handle ad hoc financial queries and analysis as required What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar finance role Solid understanding of accounting procedures, ledgers, and month/year-end processes Previous involvement with external audits Strong Excel and MS Office skills Ability to meet deadlines under pressure with high attention to detail Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline (ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification or studying towards is advantageous) Experience with Oracle would be a plus What's on Offer Competitive salary up to 45,000 Hybrid working model (office based in Hemel Hempstead) 12-month contract with immediate start preferred Opportunity to step into a key role and gain valuable experience within a reputable business Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 23, 2025
Contractor
Senior Management Accountant Hemel Hempstead Hybrid 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to 45,000 Immediate start preferred We're working with a well-established client in Hemel Hempstead who are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a hands-on role offering plenty of variety, responsibility, and the chance to add real value within a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and associated reports with accuracy and timeliness Produce and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving outstanding items promptly Post journals and maintain accurate accounting records Oversee intercompany charges at month-end Support external audit, acting as the main point of contact during year-end Work with external accountants to ensure statutory balances align with management figures Maintain effective controls, processes and filing systems in line with audit requirements Recommend improvements to reporting and processes Provide guidance and support to junior team members Handle ad hoc financial queries and analysis as required What We're Looking For Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar finance role Solid understanding of accounting procedures, ledgers, and month/year-end processes Previous involvement with external audits Strong Excel and MS Office skills Ability to meet deadlines under pressure with high attention to detail Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline (ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification or studying towards is advantageous) Experience with Oracle would be a plus What's on Offer Competitive salary up to 45,000 Hybrid working model (office based in Hemel Hempstead) 12-month contract with immediate start preferred Opportunity to step into a key role and gain valuable experience within a reputable business Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Finance Business Partner Nottingham - Hybrid Working £50,000 - £55,000 12 Month FTC The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the services sector. This is a key role, acting as the link between Finance and Operations, where you will provide insightful analysis, challenge business performance, and support long-term strategic growth. You will oversee a specialist division made up of multiple business units, ensuring financial performance is accurately reported, risks and opportunities are identified, and commercial decisions are supported with robust financial insight. Key Responsibilities - Partner with divisional leaders to provide strategic financial support and influence decision-making. - Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. - Deliver monthly performance analysis and management reporting, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities. - Build financial models, business cases, and deal sheets to support investments and commercial projects. - Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, ensuring financial goals are met. - Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. - Ensure accurate accounting for balance sheet items such as rebates and accruals. - Contribute to contract discussions, reconciliations, and growth initiatives with clients. - Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and reporting. - Mentor junior team members and support wider finance projects as needed. About You - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - 2-3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering. - Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel. - Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex, and cross-functional environment. - Commercially focused, with strong strategic thinking. - Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail. If you're interested in this position, available at short notice & would like to be considered - please apply with your most up to date CV.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Finance Business Partner Nottingham - Hybrid Working £50,000 - £55,000 12 Month FTC The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the services sector. This is a key role, acting as the link between Finance and Operations, where you will provide insightful analysis, challenge business performance, and support long-term strategic growth. You will oversee a specialist division made up of multiple business units, ensuring financial performance is accurately reported, risks and opportunities are identified, and commercial decisions are supported with robust financial insight. Key Responsibilities - Partner with divisional leaders to provide strategic financial support and influence decision-making. - Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. - Deliver monthly performance analysis and management reporting, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities. - Build financial models, business cases, and deal sheets to support investments and commercial projects. - Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, ensuring financial goals are met. - Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. - Ensure accurate accounting for balance sheet items such as rebates and accruals. - Contribute to contract discussions, reconciliations, and growth initiatives with clients. - Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and reporting. - Mentor junior team members and support wider finance projects as needed. About You - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - 2-3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering. - Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel. - Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex, and cross-functional environment. - Commercially focused, with strong strategic thinking. - Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail. If you're interested in this position, available at short notice & would like to be considered - please apply with your most up to date CV.
