Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate and timely financial and group reporting
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and the external audit process
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and maintaining a strong financial control environment
• Managing the reporting requirements of entities operating across different currencies
• Building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and international finance teams
• Leading, supporting and developing a small finance team
• Driving improvements across processes, controls, systems and management information

About you:

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, and previous Financial Controller experience would be advantageous, although we are equally interested in individuals ready to take the next step in their career.

You should bring strong reporting and budgeting skills, experience of working within a larger international organisation and a proven ability to manage stakeholders and develop others. Exposure to statutory reporting, audit, multi-currency environments and European or global businesses would be particularly valuable.

You will be a confident Excel user, with HFM experience and ideally some exposure to SAP. Most importantly, you will be a proactive and enthusiastic team player who is comfortable initiating change, improving ways of working and taking ownership of delivery.

The organisation offers hybrid working, a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to developing its people and promoting from within.  Benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work-life balance. You will be instrumental in shaping the financial strategy of the business and contributing to its ongoing success.

If you possess the experience and drive to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply today to become a key part of this growing organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading organisation that prides itself on quality, innovation and exceptional customer service. You'll play a key role in supporting customers, internal teams and external sales representatives, helping to ensure a seamless customer experience from enquiry through to delivery.

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

THE JOB

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Administrator will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, processing orders efficiently, and providing valuable support to the external sales team. This is a varied role that offers plenty of opportunity to build strong customer relationships and contribute to the continued success of the business.

As Sales Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a professional and efficient customer service experience via telephone and email
• Processing customer orders accurately and within agreed timescales
• Preparing and distributing weekly reports to Area Sales Managers
• Keeping customers informed of order progress, back orders and delivery updates
• Developing a thorough understanding of company products, systems and processes
• Assisting with the maintenance and monitoring of the CRM system
• Identifying opportunities to support sales growth and improve customer satisfaction
• Keeping up to date with new products, promotions and company initiatives
• Providing administrative and commercial support to the External Sales Team
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and transport providers to ensure smooth order fulfilment
• Supporting the wider team with general office administration duties as required

THE PERSON

We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and professional individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service. The company's extensive product range means there is a lot to learn, so commitment, reliability and a genuine willingness to develop your knowledge are essential.

You'll be a confident communicator, capable of managing multiple priorities and building strong working relationships across the business.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Sales Administrator or similar Customer Service Administrator office-based role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with good Excel knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and positive approach with a strong customer-service focus
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Comfortable managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across different departments

THE BENEFITS

• £28,000 salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service (up to 27 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Modern, friendly and supportive working environment
• Regular team social events and team-building activities
• Early finish at 4pm every other Friday
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing and well-respected market-leading business

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Finance isn't just about the numbers. It's about influencing decisions. If you're a qualified Finance Business Partner who enjoys building relationships, challenging assumptions and helping operational teams make better financial decisions, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established social housing organisation seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support one of its key operational directorates. Working closely with senior budget holders, you'll become a trusted adviser, helping shape financial performance through insightful reporting, forecasting and business partnering. Rather than simply producing management accounts, you'll be out in the business, understanding operational priorities, challenging expenditure, identifying opportunities and helping managers make informed decisions.

The Opportunity

You'll work alongside an experienced finance team and will be responsible for:

• Partnering with operational managers and budget holders
• Producing monthly management accounts and insightful commentary
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities
• Challenging financial performance and identifying efficiencies
• Presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Developing meaningful KPIs and performance reporting
• Supporting business planning
• Preparing regulatory and statutory financial returns
• Building strong relationships across the wider organisation
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects within finance

This is a genuine business partnering role where your ability to influence will be just as important as your technical accounting knowledge.

About You

You'll ideally be:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• An experienced Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant looking to step into a broader partnering role
• Confident working with senior operational stakeholders
• Comfortable explaining financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Strong in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical skills
• Advanced Excel user with experience of finance systems
• Someone who enjoys improving processes and adding value

Experience within social housing would be advantageous but is by no means essential. We'd also welcome applications from candidates from the wider public sector, charities, education or commercial organisations who have strong business partnering experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary £53,000
• Hybrid/agile working
• 35-hour working week
• Excellent pension and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to influence operational decision-making
• Genuine work-life balance
• Long-term career development

If you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, influence decision making and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The standard working hours will be 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday with a 45-minute lunch break. However, flexibility will be required to cover reception responsibilities during periods of absence or holidays.

THE JOB

Key Responsibilities:

Reception / Switchboard duties:

• Provide reception and switchboard support, including answering calls professionally, assisting with visitors, and supporting with any ad hoc administrative task to ensure smooth daily operations

Fleet duties:

• Manage all fleet-related administration for approximately 100 vehicles, including booking MOTs, scheduling servicing and repairs, and handling registration transfers
• Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring timely approvals and documentation
• Coordinate with insurance brokers regarding vehicle changes, incidents, and claims, maintaining accurate records
• Update and maintain tracking and dashcam administration systems effectively
• Manage fuel cards, including ordering and cancelling as necessary
• Liaise with the relevant teams to minimise engineers’ downtime due to fleet-related issues

THE PERSON

Applicants will need to have previous switchboard or high volume call handling experience. Whilst the fleet experience would be beneficial, full training can be provided, therefore previous experience is not essential. A proactive approach and excellent communication skills are required to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the company's vehicle fleet and office environment.

• A current, valid driving licence is essential as you will on occasion need to drive the company vehicles
• Previous reception / switchboard experience is essential
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Outlook and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good people skills with an approachable and professional manner
• Ability to use sound judgment and oversee sensitive information with discretion
• A calm, level-headed approach suited to a target-driven, high-pressure environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise independently and motivate others
• A team-player who can contribute positively to the workplace culture and foster a supportive environment

THE BENEFITS

• A great working environment that encourages collaboration and professional development
• Onsite secure parking
• 20 days holiday + the bank holidays (increases with length of service to 25)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual bonus
• Free on-site gym
• Private medical insurance after 3 years’ service

If you are highly organised, proactive, and ready to take on this exciting new role, we would 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 office-based role, working 8am to 4.30pm Monday – Friday.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Senior Project Coordinator, as Project Administrator you will be responsible for managing the back-office administration function for the major projects team.

As Project Administrator your duties will include:

• Logging tender information onto the CRM system
• Creating new projects on the CRM system
• Ensuring Engineer timesheet information is received in a timely manner
• Entering and posting Engineer timesheets daily
• Creating purchase orders in accordance with instructions and organising deliveries
• Approving small purchase invoices
• Assisting the Project Coordinator with a variety of tasks
• Providing administration support to the Project Sales team
• Providing administration support to the field team
• Managing Engineer’s holiday request forms
• Ensuring any project related issues are highlighted and resolved to completion

THE PERSON

• Excellent communicator both verbally and written
• Highly organised and able to forward plan
• Excellent people skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• A professional person, able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
• Level-headed, and capable of keeping order in a hectic working environment
• Self-motivated, able to independently prioritise
• Strong IT skills including all the MS Office package

THE BENEFITS

• A great working environment that encourages collaboration and professional development
• Onsite and secure parking
• 20 days holiday + the bank holidays (increases with length of service to 25)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual bonus
• Free on-site gym

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

Our client is a large international business and we are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious treasury professional to join a talented treasury team.

The role will give someone a fantastic opportunity to be mentored in post by an experienced manager and you will get involved in delivering  accurate and timely treasury accounting, reporting and administrative accounting.

The role :

• Monitor and reconcile intragroup debt positions
• Review and sign off treasury exposure reports
• Support month end, quarter end and year end treasury accounting
• Process group consolidation system entries
• Assist with monthly interest analysis
• Account for dividend transactions
• Maintain treasury systems and banking platforms
• Calculate and process banking fees

The person :

• Part qualified ideally
• Good accounting knowledge of month end activities
• Strong Excel skills

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Stats
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Canteen
• On site fitness

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 large prestigious client based in Liverpool and we are looking to recruit to the role of Finance Manager which will manage the day to day finance work for strategic projects and the day to day accounts for the subsidiaries. The role will be varied and work across multiple stakeholders ensuring services are delivered to high standards.  

• Produce accurate, timely and insightful financial models and reports to senior leadership highlighting performance, risks, and opportunities. 
• Design and implement new finance processes required for strategic projects and support the successful transition into BAU. 
• Complete finance processes and controls for the subsidiary accounts, intercompany and consolidation adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting and budget monitoring.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for all subsidiaries along with strategic project budgets.  Monitor financial performance and help to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Complete subsidiary financial statements and act as the key contact for related internal and external audits with responsibility for preparing audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and ensuring timely resolution of findings. 
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation and continuous improvement of systems, services, and processes.

It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant with proven experience of developing business plans coupled with strong financial modelling skills. A strong communicator you will be able to build internal relationships across the organisation and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Benefits :

• 30 days holiday + shut down at Christmas + statutory days
• Very hybrid
• Defined salary pension

Our client is a large prestigious client based in Liverpool and we are looking to recruit to the role of Tax Manager. The role will be varied and reporting into the Head of Tax you will lead on the VAT compliance, and advisory functions, ensuring adherence to UK and international VAT legislation.

You will provide expert guidance on complex VAT matters, support strategic financial planning and contribute to the development of tax efficient practices across the organisation and its subsidiaries.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tax professional to help shape the tax department, influence strategic initiatives, support innovation, and help shape tax-efficient practices within a world-class environment.

The Role

• Lead on the preparation and submission for all VAT, Climate Change Levy (Climate Change Levy) and Corporation Tax returns, ensuring full compliance across the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare the annual VAT adjustments including Partial Exemption Special Method (PESM) and Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) calculations.
• Support Customs clearance and import relief processes, ensuring correct VAT and Duty treatment.
• Lead on CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) training and compliance.
• Maintain robust tax accounting records and ensure the accuracy of VAT and Corporation Tax data across financial systems.
• Provide expert VAT advice on a wide range of activities, including research funding, capital projects, international collaborations, and commercial ventures.
• Advise on the VAT and Corporation Tax implications of the organisations corporate and group structure, including subsidiaries and joint ventures

Ideally you will hold a professional tax qualification and have the ability to develop and maintain long standing internal and external relationships. This will be a high profile role and an opportunity to be able to influence how tax is delivered across the group.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + shut down at Christmas + statutory days
• Very hybrid
• Defined salary pension

Our client is a large and highly acclaimed organisation based in Preston and we are seeking a Tax Manager to provide internal tax advice, ensuring that all strategic and operational decisions are based on clear advice and supported by robust processes and monitoring systems.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Develop taxation policies and strategies to mitigate risks arising from the taxation position of the Group given the organisation’s varied portfolio of activities.
• Develop standard processes for tax reporting and monitoring.
• Initiate support and advice on all areas of tax, commissioning external advice as necessary.
• Develop written processes for tax reporting and monitoring.
• Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit all necessary VAT returns by HMRC deadlines.
• Work with tax specialists on new special method
• Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements under current legislation for VAT
• Maintain and update the documented process for producing the quarterly VAT.
• Prepare and submit all necessary CT returns and schedules by required HMRC deadlines.
• Prepare the Gift Aid information and calculations

Ideally you will be a fully qualified tax professional or actively studying towards qualifying. It is essential you can build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally and be able to work on your own initiative.

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday
• Christmas shut down
• Defined pension
• Flexible working  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced In-House Tax Manager to join a private equity-backed UK business operating across multiple European territories during a period of continued international growth and transformation. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this highly visible in-house role will take ownership of international tax compliance,VAT and indirect taxes across Europe, while also supporting wider corporate tax matters. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in supporting acquisitions, cross-border expansion and future exit readiness, partnering closely with stakeholders across the business and external advisers internationally.

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely tax returns, including VAT, corporation tax, DTTP, and other statutory filings across the UK and international groups.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across different regions.
• Support tax planning activities to identify efficiencies while maintaining compliance.
• Liaise with external advisors, tax authorities, and company secretaries as required.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to tax and treasury.
• Reconcile tax and treasury balance sheet accounts and prepare management reports on cash position, tax exposure, and treasury performance.
• Contribute to improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Work closely with private equity stakeholders, supporting M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial reporting.

Ideally you will be a fully qualified tax professional and be a proactive, pragmatic self-starter with excellent communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across functions and with external parties. 

Joining this forward-looking business offers the chance to shape the financial and tax strategy of a pioneering European tech company. You will work closely with an experienced leadership team and private equity investors, gaining unique insight into rapid scale-up, international expansion, and potential exit strategies.

Our client is a large international business that is seeking to appoint a Group Reporting Manager. Managing 4 people you will play a pivotal role in driving efficiencies and improving the viability of financial and non-financial data across the Group as well as driving technical accounting excellence.

• Producing monthly, half yearly and full year reporting ensuring all controls are performed effectively. 
• Managing the groups consolidation process and reporting output alongside the associated commentary
• Identifying weaknesses in financial and management reporting processes and output and work with peers to drive improvement
• Prepare and review the groups interim and statutory accounts
• Drive initiatives to improve technical accounting 
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate a smooth and effective audit

It essential you are a fully qualified accountant and have proven experience of building high performing teams. You will possess excellent communication skills and have a thorough understanding of control requirements.

• PMI
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Pension 
• Car allowance 
• EV scheme
• 25 days holiday + Stats 

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful international business seeking an accomplished finance professional to provide key cover while the current postholder is seconded onto a major ERP implementation programme.

This is far more than a business-as-usual reporting role. You'll take ownership of the Group's core financial control activities while working closely with the Financial Controller, senior leadership team, international finance teams and the wider project team. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the ERP project, making this an excellent assignment for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting with business partnering and process improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Group month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the Group.
• Managing balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Producing and maintaining the Group's 13-week cash forecast and supporting treasury activities.
• Supporting the preparation of consolidated management and statutory reporting.
• Acting as a key contact for external auditors and liaising with international finance teams.
• Reviewing intercompany accounting, VAT and wider statutory compliance activities.
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the finance team.
• Providing financial analysis and partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting process improvements and contributing to the ongoing ERP implementation project.

About you

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous Group Finance or Financial Accounting experience within a multi-entity organisation. You'll be technically strong, comfortable managing competing priorities and equally confident producing high-quality financial reporting as you are building relationships across the business.

Experience of group consolidations, balance sheet control, cash forecasting and external audit is essential. Exposure to ERP implementations or finance transformation projects would be highly advantageous.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a visible role across the business, gain exposure to a significant systems implementation and make a genuine impact during an important period of change.

Our client is a large not for profit organisation that has grown considerably over the last 12 months and is now going through a period of great transitional change. We are now seeking a qualified technical accountant to help delivers the organisation's ambitious delivery plans. As the Financial Controls Manager, you will join a talented and committed finance team, and your role will be to support key finance stakeholders in the management and development of the financial control environment across the group.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all the processes are fully defined, properly documented and compliant with the relevant accounting standards to ensure good financial control
• Review routine finance processes and controls to ensure they are appropriate and highlight any risks
• Undertake regular testing across finance to ensure compliance and financial robustness
• Work with both financial and non-financial colleagues to ensure financial controls are applied to all key systems and processes
• Undertake a deep analysis and audit review of controls and processes across a range of financial outputs to formally identify an effective internal controls framework
• Work closely with the Finance Processing Manager and Financial Accounting Manager to ensure month end processes and procedures, such as balance sheet reconciliation and month end journals, are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor unresolved issues
• Raise awareness of the importance of strong financial controls

This will be a high profile role within the finance team and will be a key ambassador for finance.

The Person:

• It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant and would suit a first or second time mover
• Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience of working in a large and complex organisation

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life cover
• Health cash plan
• Eye care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers

Are you someone who enjoys working with numbers, spotting discrepancies and making sure data is accurate?

We're looking for a Junior Finance Analyst to join a friendly finance team where you'll play an important role in producing financial information, reconciling data and supporting reporting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a couple of years' experience in a finance or accounts environment who enjoys analytical work and wants to continue developing their career.

The Role

Working within a collaborative finance team, you'll be responsible for ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered to agreed deadlines. You'll work with colleagues across the organisation, helping maintain robust financial records and supporting regular reporting activities.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reconciling financial data
• Producing regular reports and spreadsheets
• Investigating and resolving data discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting month-end and periodic reporting
• Analysing data and presenting findings clearly
• Working with colleagues across the business to gather information
• Assisting with process improvements to make reporting more efficient
• Supporting internal and external audit requests
• Ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved

About You

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance, accounts or similar reporting environment
• Experience carrying out reconciliations and working with financial data
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to analyse information and investigate issues
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different departments
• A proactive approach with a desire to continually improve processes

You may currently be working as an:

• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Assistant
• Finance Administrator
• Reporting Assistant
• Finance Officer
• Data Analyst
• MI Analyst
• Junior Finance Analyst

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your analytical and finance skills

If you're naturally organised, enjoy working with data and take pride in producing accurate work, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an office-based role, working 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of the finance function. Responsible for managing a broad range of transactional finance activities, including accounts payable, subcontractor payments, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, statutory submissions, and sales ledger processing. This is a varied and hands-on position that requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the accounts payable function, including processing supplier invoices, resolving queries, reconciling supplier statements, and administering subcontractor payments.
• Maintaining accurate supplier and subcontractor records, ensuring correct payment terms and banking information are recorded.
• Supporting daily banking activities, including bank reconciliations, cashflow reporting, and payment processing.
• Processing monthly payroll and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns and payments, including VAT, PAYE, CIS, and pension contributions, in line with deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Managing the sales ledger activities, processing approved sales certificates and maintaining accurate customer invoicing records.
• Providing general finance administration support to the Group Financial Controller and wider business.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.

THE PERSON

Essential skills & Experience:

• Experience in accounts payable, finance administration, or bookkeeping
• Proficient in Xero or similar accounting software
• Skilled in invoice processing, statement reconciliations, and payment management
• Knowledge of payroll and statutory submissions (VAT, PAYE, CIS, Pensions)
• Highly accurate with strong deadline management
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential financial information
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work efficiently and maintain compliance with financial processes and deadlines

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in construction or specialist subcontracting sectors
• Familiarity with Construction Manager or similar construction software
• Knowledge of CIS regulations and CIS return processing
• AAT qualified (part or full) or equivalent
• Experience with accounts receivable and sales ledger processing

THE BENEFITS

• 3pm finish most Friday’s
• 25 days holiday + the bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Bright HR Wellness Programme and Advise Line

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

• Oversee the monthly preparation of the group consolidation, incorporating multi-entity and multi-currency accounts
• Lead the external audit process, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Prepare and review monthly financial accounts for European entities, including full balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure timely internal and external reporting deadlines are met, including monthly shareholder and bank reporting
• Manage invoicing, payments, and approval processes within the finance system
• Monitor compliance with IFRS standards, implementing necessary adjustments
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with external auditors and internal teams across European sites

• Previous experience in financial accounting and consolidations within a multi-entity environment
• Solid understanding of IFRS accounting standards
• Proven ability to oversee external audits and statutory reporting processes
• Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and balance sheet reconciliations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience working with multi-currency accounts
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Joining this forward-thinking company offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing organisation that values professional development and expertise. You will benefit from a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence. In addition, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial reporting processes within an innovative industry sector.

If you believe you meet the criteria and are eager to make an impact within a thriving, international business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career with a company that values your skills and dedication.

A hands-on Finance Business Partner to keep the business moving. We're looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join a well-established housing organisation during a period of change. This is a key assignment, providing stability and high-quality financial support while the permanent position is recruited. You'll become a trusted partner to operational leaders, ensuring budgets, reporting and financial controls continue to run smoothly while helping the wider finance team deliver business-critical priorities. This is far more than a month-end role. You'll be visible across the organisation, building relationships, providing commercial challenge and helping managers make informed decisions through clear financial insight.

What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of the finance business partnering support for a customer-focused portfolio, including:

• Partnering with operational managers and budget holders across the business

• Preparing monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis

• Leading monthly budget review meetings and supporting accurate forecasting

• Supporting the annual budgeting and business planning process

• Producing KPI reporting and meaningful management information

• Posting journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations

• Supporting quarterly regulatory and tax returns

• Assisting with statutory accounts and year-end activities

• Responding to ad-hoc financial queries and providing practical commercial advice

• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and financial information

About you

We're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility and add value from day one.

You'll ideally have:

• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification (or be qualified by experience with relevant background)

• Strong Finance Business Partnering experience

• Excellent management accounting and budgeting experience

• The confidence to challenge and influence non-finance stakeholders

• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge

• Experience working within social housing or another regulated environment is essential

Why this assignment?

• This is an excellent opportunity for an interim who enjoys becoming part of the team rather than simply keeping the seat warm.
• You'll have the autonomy to support operational leaders, improve financial insight where possible and help ensure the finance function continues to deliver an excellent service throughout the interim period.
• If you're someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up, building strong relationships and making an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Some interim roles are about keeping the lights on. This isn't one of them. We're partnering with a well-established organisation that has recently restructured its finance function and is looking for an experienced Interim Senior Finance Consultant to provide expert support during a key period of transition.

Working closely with the finance leadership team, you'll bring technical expertise, fresh perspective and hands-on support while newly created permanent roles are recruited and embedded. The assignment offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by strengthening reporting, improving controls and leaving the finance function in an even better position for the future.

This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves as much as providing strategic and technical guidance.

The Role

You'll work across a broad range of activities, including:

• Providing expert technical accounting advice, including recent and upcoming FRS 102 changes.
• Supporting complex accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.
• Reviewing management reporting and recommending improvements to reporting packs, KPIs and financial insight.
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and operational efficiency.
• Supporting governance, compliance and financial resilience.
• Assisting with month-end, management accounts, statutory reporting and audit preparation where required.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior finance colleagues throughout the assignment.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who has operated at Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Finance Director level and has a strong track record of improving finance functions.

You'll bring:

• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including FRS 102.
• Significant experience of statutory reporting and external audit.
• A practical, collaborative approach with the ability to influence at senior level.
• Experience improving financial reporting, controls and finance processes.
• A willingness to remain hands-on whenever needed.
• Previous experience within the social housing sector is essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to use your experience where it really matters.

Rather than simply covering a vacancy, you'll help shape the future of the finance function by improving reporting, strengthening governance and sharing best practice gained throughout your career.

If you enjoy leaving organisations stronger than you found them, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please apply today or contact Claire Bayman at Bayman Atkinson Smythe Recruitment.