We’re working with a well-established import and distribution business with a strong reputation for operational excellence and long-term customer partnerships. They’re now looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner into a highly visible, commercially focused role sitting right at the heart of operations.

The Role

This isn’t a sit-behind-the-desk finance role. You’ll be embedded with operational teams across multiple depots, acting as a true business partner—driving performance, challenging costs, and helping the business make better, faster decisions. You’ll work closely with depot managers and senior stakeholders, giving you real influence over profitability and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with operational teams to drive financial performance
• Delivering meaningful monthly reporting & insight (not just numbers)
• Analysing costs, margins, and performance drivers
• Leading budgeting & forecasting at depot level
• Challenging cost base (labour, fuel, fleet, overheads)
• Supporting month-end including management accounts, accruals & controls
• Driving improvements in financial processes and reporting

What They’re Looking For

• Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) looking to qualify
• Experience in management accounts + commercial finance / business partnering
• Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge
• Experience in a multi-site, operational environment is a big plus
• Advanced Excel / good systems exposure

Why This Role?

• Genuine commercial exposure – not just reporting
• High visibility with senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence operational performance
• Growing, stable business with a strong reputation
• Clear scope to develop into a more senior finance role

Interested? 

Drop me a message or apply directly – happy to talk through the role in more detail.

This role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and wants to play a key part in shaping finance within a scaling business.

The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the month-end process across multiple entities, delivering accurate, insightful reporting and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of the month-end close and production of management accounts
• Preparation of detailed variance analysis with clear, commercially focused commentary
• Producing meaningful financial narratives to accompany monthly reporting
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with the Head of Finance
• Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge
• Driving improvements in processes, controls, and reporting (particularly through Excel)

About You:

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA, or 2–3 years post-qualified experience
• Background in a growing SME or fast-paced environment 
• Proven ability to own and deliver a full month end management accounts process
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to add insight beyond the numbers
• Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders across the business
• Proactive, hands-on, and keen to develop within a high-growth business

The Business:

• Owner-managed, entrepreneurial, and agile
• Collaborative, supportive finance team with excellent leadership
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office 1 from home

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the chance to grow with a business on an exciting trajectory. We’re open to candidates already in industry, as well as those in practice who have gained hands on management accounting experience and are confident owning the month-end process.

This is a hybrid role with two days per week working from home and an immediate start, so applicants must be available to start at short notice.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the site and the wider group finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high‑quality financial support to budget holders, including accurate preparation of management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing financial data, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly management accounts (with commentary) within agreed deadlines
• Assisting with statutory accounts, year‑end reconciliations, audit liaison, budgets and corporate reporting
• Managing intercompany reconciliations, project revenue recognition and maintaining fixed asset and investment registers
• Processing online banking transactions and providing cover for team members during absence
• Driving continuous improvement through process reviews, system efficiency, automation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Working collaboratively across the finance function to deliver excellent customer service and financial insight
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required

THE PERSON

• AAT Level 4 qualified and currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems such as AX or SAP and Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, budgeting and financial analytics
• Highly organised, methodical and accurate, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer‑focused approach
• A collaborative team player with keen attention to detail

THE BENEFITS

• Private Healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Company Pension Scheme
• Travel Insurance
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking

If you meet the criteria and are excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a forward‑thinking organisation where your contribution will make a real difference.

Please note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

This role is available for an immediate start and offers a hybrid working model, with 4 days working from home and 1 day in the office each week, providing excellent flexibility and work/life balance.

Working hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for reviewing and analysing historic expense claims to ensure they have been accurately claimed, processed, and paid.

This will include:

• Reviewing expense claims for accuracy and compliance
• Ensuring appropriate receipts have been provided
• Confirming receipts are correctly uploaded to the finance system
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies

THE PERSON

We are seeking a confident and detail-oriented finance professional with prior experience processing expense claims and payments.

You will be:

• Experienced in reviewing and processing expenses
• Highly attentive to detail with strong analytical skills
• A proactive self-starter, comfortable working independently
• Able to quickly understand financial records and systems with minimal guidance
• Confident problem-solving discrepancies and anomalies

Due to the project-based nature of the role, adaptability and the ability to “hit the ground running” are essential.

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid working (4 days from home)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

Please note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to work without requiring sponsorship.

We’re partnering with a well-established housing organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership across core finance operations during a key period of transformation.

This is a high-impact role, sitting at the heart of the finance function, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving performance insight, and leading a capable business partnering team.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to step into a senior position with real breadth—overseeing management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and influencing strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, ensuring robust financial control, strong reporting, and continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of monthly management accounts, including insightful executive summaries
• Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Manage and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, driving performance and capability
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and timely reconciliations
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting and KPI analysis to support decision-making
• Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and accountability
• Support year-end processes and regulatory returns
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting
• Contribute to wider business transformation and value for money initiatives
• Deputise for senior finance leadership where required

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience leading operational finance functions in a complex organisation
• Strong track record delivering management accounts, budgeting, and financial controls
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience within housing, public sector, or regulated environments is highly advantageous but not essential

Why Apply?

• Immediate impact role with strong senior exposure
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence change
• Collaborative, values-driven environment
• Flexible, hybrid working

If this sounds of interest, please apply online asap.

£28,450 basic + quarterly commission (OTE £35,000+)
Rochdale | Office-based

A market-leading, long-established textiles group with multiple UK sites is seeking a driven Internal Sales Account Manager to join its high-performing sales team at their Rochdale head office.

This is a full-time, office-based role working Monday to Friday, 8:45am–5:15pm, with the added benefit of a 4pm finish every other Friday.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Internal Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of existing customer accounts, whilst providing support to the external sales team. The role is centred around excellent relationship management and service delivery, with a strong commercial focus.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively contact existing customers to maximise sales opportunities
• Understand customer needs, recommend suitable products, and up-sell where appropriate
• Build long-term relationships to encourage repeat and regular business
• Keep up to date with new product launches, promotions, and company initiatives
• Support Area Sales Managers with business development activities
• Liaise with internal departments and external carriers to ensure seamless customer service

THE PERSON

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for sales and customer care. Previous experience in a similar internal sales or account management role is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided.

You will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build rapport and trust with customers
• A proactive, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
• Confidence in negotiating and identifying up-selling opportunities

This role would suit someone self-motivated, ambitious and keen to grow their career within a successful and expanding organisation.

THE BENEFITS

• Quarterly commission structure
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days)
• Company pension
• Modern offices and secure onsite parking
• Regular staff socials and team-building events
• Early finish every other Friday

Please note – applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

This is an office based role with a flexible start time and a 3pm finish every Friday.

THE JOB

• Lead, develop, and manage the procurement team while driving continuous improvement and best practice

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies that support business objectives, production demands, and cost efficiency

• Manage supplier relationships end to end, including negotiations, performance review, contract management, and issue escalation

• Source, onboard, and manage suppliers globally, ensuring quality, compliance, value, and supply continuity

• Drive cost reduction, value improvement, risk mitigation, and contingency planning through market analysis 

• Oversee inventory-related activities including pricing updates, stock takes, and system improvements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, finance, and other stakeholders to forecast demand and ensure material availability

• Ensure procurement compliance with legal, regulatory, audit, and company policy requirements

THE PERSON

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior purchasing role with direct reports

• Strong supplier relationship management skills

• Proven negotiation and contract management capabilities

• Experience with supplier performance management and risk mitigation

• Effective leadership and team management skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience with Sage and good Excel skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to respond quickly to supply chain issues and make informed decisions under pressure

• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

BENEFITS

• Flexible start and finish times
• Free onsite parking
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP Service
• Health Cash Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Regular Social Events

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to step into a leadership role with a forward-thinking company where you can make tangible impact on the supply chain operations. The organisation values its people and offers a collaborative environment that supports your professional growth.

If you are ready to bring your procurement expertise to a new challenge and thrive in a supportive, customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note – applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

THE JOB

The role involves supporting the daily logistics functions, ensuring the smooth flow of goods both inbound and outbound, and contributing to the efficient running of the warehouse. If you enjoy a varied role that keeps you active and organised, then this could be the perfect fit for you.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, pack, and label customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Generate shipping labels, manifests, invoices, and related documentation
• Coordinate courier bookings, collections, and monitor shipment tracking
• Inspect outgoing goods for quality and accuracy prior to dispatch
• Maintain up-to-date shipping records within systems or spreadsheets
• Receive, check, and inspect inbound deliveries for damage and discrepancies
• Assist with unloading deliveries safely using appropriate equipment
• Accurately store goods in designated warehouse locations
• Support stock replenishment, inventory counts, and cycle counting activities
• Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the warehouse and shipping areas
• Help manage warehouse supplies, including packaging materials and equipment.

THE PERSON

• Experience in shipping, warehouse receiving, or general logistics roles
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with email, spreadsheets, and shipping systems
• Physical ability to handle manual or mechanical unloading tasks
• Existing forklift or pallet truck licences are a plus but not essential

This position offers standard working hours from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4pm on Fridays, providing a good work-life balance. It’s a fantastic chance to gain hands-on logistics experience within a supportive company environment, with the opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a busy warehouse team.

If you’re organised, proactive, and ready to take on this varied role, we’d love to hear from you. 

Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who wants to develop their ER expertise within a supportive, collaborative environment that actively encourages professional development.

This is a permanent, office‑based role working Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (37.5 hours per week), with some flexibility around start and finish times.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will provide commercially focused, pragmatic HR support with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations. You will manage a broad and varied ER caseload, balancing hands‑on case management with coaching and enabling managers to take ownership of people issues.

You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, ensuring best practice, legal compliance and consistency while supporting the business to make sound, risk‑aware people decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a full range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence management
• Lead complex, sensitive or high‑risk cases, including investigations, hearings and appeals
• Coach and advise managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER matters
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and best practice across the business
• Provide clear, commercially minded HR advice aligned with UK employment law and ACAS guidance
• Support organisational change activity such as restructures, consultations and TUPE where required
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and support wider HR projects and initiatives
• Provide general HR support across the employee lifecycle as needed

THE PERSON

Essential

• Proven experience managing Employee Relations cases in an HR Advisor (or similar) role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience coaching and advising managers through complex people issues
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and business needs
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a demanding caseload
• CIPD Level 3 or above

Desirable

• Experience in a fast‑paced, commercial environment
• Exposure to change management, restructures or TUPE

THE BENEFITS

• Ongoing professional mentoring and coaching
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Additional benefits currently under review

Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK and therefore do not require sponsorship.

Our client is a growing firm that is seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious Tax Director to lead their M&A activity. This role will be unique and give the successful incumbent a genuine career path to Partner.

Delivering and leading on corporate tax advisory projects, including M&A transactions, you will be take a lead on building strong client relationships whilst growing a strong portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing an exciting variety of M&A tax projects.
• Delivering tax structuring advice pre-and post- transaction to provide tax efficient solutions for clients.
• Assist with tax due diligence on acquisitions and disposals, working closely with the corporate finance team
• Advise on pre-transaction structuring, demergers, restructuring, and inheritance tax (IHT) matters
• Demonstrating your expertise in writing technical descriptions of the client’s projects to include in the reports.
• Being a strong people manager and taking an active role in individuals’ training and career development via on-the-job coaching, delivering formal training, and career conversations.
• Supporting in strategic targeting and business development activity.
• Researching and preparing proposals for new work, as well as taking an active role in presentations to prospective clients. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and industry trends

It is essential you are a fully qualified CTA and or ACA qualified tax professional with experience of leading and mentoring a high performing tax team. You will ideally have experience of working within the Big 4 / Top 10 with the ability to demonstrate strong business acumen, ambition and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Our client is a dedicated charity based in Salford and are looking to expand their finance team by recruiting to the new post of Finance Manager. The postholder will lead the finance function, ensuring that robust financial systems, processes and controls are in place to safeguard the organisation and enable informed decision-making.

They will provide high-quality financial insight, maintain the integrity of financial information, and oversee the delivery of accurate and compliant financial operations—including payroll, management reporting and audit preparation.

The Role :

• Produce accurate and timely quarterly management accounts, including all supporting schedules and reconciliations.  
• Support the annual budgeting process, including entering budgets into the finance system and updating records as programmes evolve.
• Monitor organisational and project budgets throughout the year, highlighting risks, variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare costings for funding bids, tenders and proposals to ensure full cost recovery and sustainable delivery.
• Ensure strong internal financial controls are operating effectively across all finance processes.
• Oversee the full monthly payroll cycle
• Manage the end-to-end monthly invoicing process, maintaining all payment schedules and supporting robust income tracking.
• Prepare supporting documentation, reconciliations and adjustment schedules for the annual statutory audit.
• Produce draft year-end financial statements for review by the Director of Finance & Resources.
• Line manage a Finance Officer

The role is offered on a part-time basis (22.5hours per week) and days and hours can be flexible but must include a full day on a Monday.

Benefits :

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
• Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities

For over 30 years, Pure Innovations has been transforming lives.

Their journey began with a simple but powerful belief: with the right support, people with disabilities can achieve extraordinary things. Today, they support hundreds of individuals into employment and many more into meaningful activities that build confidence, independence, and purpose. Their mission is clear: to ensure that no one is left behind. They believe that by supporting people to live healthy, independent and valued lives, communities will prosper.

They are now looking for a Finance Director to join their senior leadership team and help drive their next phase of growth and impact.

About the Role

This is more than a traditional finance role. As Finance Director, you will be at the heart of the organisation—driving financial strategy, strengthening governance, and ensuring they have the resources, insight, and controls to grow sustainably.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, robust assurance, and commercial insight, while also supporting innovation and income generation through the trading subsidiaries and partnerships.

The role will :

• Lead the financial strategy and long-term planning of the organisation
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Trustees
• Ensure strong governance, compliance, and risk management across the charity and its subsidiaries
• Oversee financial reporting, audit, and controls, including consolidated accounts
• Drive performance through insightful financial analysis and business partnering
• Provide strategic oversight of trading subsidiaries and commercial activity
• Support growth, innovation, and new income opportunities
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding efficient systems and technology

About You :

It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA,CIPFA or equivalent) who is motivated by purpose and aligned to the values of the organisation. Ideally you will have worked at a senior level within a complex environment and have strong expertise in governance, compliance and financial control.

Benefits :

• Flexible working hours
• Health benefits
• Pension
• Discounts at catering outlets and Pure Innovations products
• Company events

Closing Date : 1st May at 5pm with 1st interviews scheduled 14th May and 2nd interviews on the 20th May         

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is the retained partner for this recruitment    

Our client is a fantastic charity based in Ambleside that is looking to appoint to the role of Management Accountant. The role will lead the accounting function and provide high-quality financial insight that supports strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll manage two experienced Finance Officers and take ownership of delivering accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and non-finance colleagues, helping translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function and financial operations
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, accounting, and taxation requirements
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Line manage and develop two Finance Officers
• Review and improve financial systems, processes, and controls

About You

Essential:

• Strong experience managing financial ledgers, systems, and processes
• Proven track record in preparing management accounts and budgets
• Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large datasets
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across all levels

Desirable:

• Experience with Sage or similar accounting system
• Background in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience managing in-house payroll
• Demonstrable people management experience

We are currently recruiting for an Interim Management Accountant to support the finance function on a 3 to 6 month contract in a thriving business based in Manchester.

This is a hands-on role covering multiple territories, ideal for someone who can quickly embed themselves into a fast-paced environment and provide immediate support across core finance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts across various territories
• Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Reviewing payroll processes for accuracy and completeness
• Overseeing and reviewing payment runs
• Managing and processing weekly bank payments
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with audit requirements, ensuring progress is maintained and deadlines are met
• Providing financial insight and support to stakeholders where required

Requirements:

• Experience in a Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant role
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
• Experience reviewing payroll and payment processes
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working across multiple entities or territories
• Available to start at short notice

Details:

• Contract: 3–6 months
• Start: Immediate / short notice preferred

This is a great opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and evolving business.

A Large Social Housing provider based in the North West is seeking an experienced interim to lead its treasury and financial planning functions to cover maternity leave. This is a key position to enable seamless strategic delivery. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for treasury management, long-term financial planning, and oversight of a significant development programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead treasury strategy, cashflow management and funding relationships
• Oversee financial planning, including long-term modelling, budgeting and forecasting
• Provide financial oversight of the development / capital programme
• Ensure robust financial models and performance reporting are in place
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior treasury and financial planning role
• Strong background in financial modelling, forecasting and funding
• Experience working with complex development programmes (e.g. housing, infrastructure or property)
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability

Desirable:

• Immediately available or on short notice
• Experience within social housing 
• Exposure to long-term financial planning tools (e.g. BRIXX)

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact interim role, shaping financial strategy and supporting key organisational priorities.

To express interest, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.