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We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Commercial Finance team, you will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts across our key client contracts including joint venture contracts, covering profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flows, variance analysis, key performance indicators and supporting commentaries in line with agreed SLA and reporting deadlines. • Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries, • Work with commercial colleagues to produce the budgets and forecasts for the contracts, monitoring performance against agreed targets and KPI’s, • Provide accurate and meaningful analysis to the Commercial Finance Manager and sup-porting data to assist with key decision-making at contract level, showing a thorough understanding of the contract, including joint venture arrangements where applicable, • Be responsible for the production of the contract management accounts and reporting model in line with required deadlines, • Work collaboratively as a member of the Contract Finance Team to ensure the execution of the strategic and operational objectives that apply to own area of internal reporting responsibility, • Support Projects as designated, including involvement in joint venture reporting requirements, • Ensure compliance with all financial controls, processes and regulatory framework, including adherence to joint venture agreements and governance requirements, • Proactively own and resolve issues including any business non-compliance through adopting a flexible approach and the creation of innovative solutions, which maintain an acceptable balance between risk, reward, and compliance, • Proactively identify improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implementing new ways of working gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike, • Maintain consistent communication with commercial teams, build strong working relationships and ensure alignment on financial performance and business objectives, • Prepare and deliver monthly management accounting packs to commercial teams, presenting key financial insights, variances, and actionable recommendations, • Ensure the team always provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, including joint venture partners, • Qualified/Studying (ACA / CIMA / ACCA), • Accounting experience, ideally in a commercial finance role, • Intermediate / advanced Excel, Power Point and Word, • Excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework, • Problem solving and analytical skills, • A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes, • Awareness of Financial Reporting Standards and other developments within global accounting practices and the ability to apply within the company We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

About MoneyPlus We provide First Aid for Finances, helping people move from crisis to control. Our debt advice and solutions are clear, personal, and built around lasting outcomes, combining digital convenience with human care. We're a Manchester-based business with a national reach, on a path to become the UK's most trusted digital-first debt advice provider. Our culture is built on trust and respect. When our people feel valued, they pass that on to our customers. Why do we need you? We’re looking for IVA Technical Reviewers to join our IVA Pre Appointment Team to work with the IVA Drafting team to review all proposed Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) cases meet the requirements of the regulator and voting houses before presentation for consideration. What’s in it for you? We believe our people truly are our greatest asset, that’s why we make sure our MoneyPlus People have the best experience, right from our first interaction all the way through their career with us. There’s way too many to list, but here are a few of the best reasons to join the MoneyPlus team: • Family Friendly: Having a healthy work life balance is important to us. We offer a minimum of 25 days holiday allowance per year., • Social: We value the relationships our employees have with one another, encouraging them to come together. Whether it’s a catch up in our café, a team trip out, or letting their hair down at one of our free annual events., • Doing our bit: We show support in every way we can to our clients, people, and company charity. We have regular fundraising activity, organised by our very own Social and Fundraising Committee. Job Purpose: The IVA Technical Reviewer is responsible for reviewing IVA Pre-Appointment documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency and full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. They will conduct detailed reviews of both IVA Proposals and Chair Reports, including supporting documentation, ensuring all information is complete, accurate and compliant. A key aspect of the role is ensuring consistency between all pre-appointment documentation and resolving any discrepancies before submission or release. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure all cases meet Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements, creditor voting house criteria and regulatory expectations., • Review and quality check both IVA Proposals and Chair Reports, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance prior to issue to debtors and creditors., • Ensure consistency between IVA Proposals, Chair Reports and supporting documentation, resolving any discrepancies prior to issuing., • Liaise with the IVA Drafting team and MOC team to ensure all required information and documentation is obtained and verified., • Ensure accuracy and quality are maintained while working to deadlines and service level expectations., • Maintain compliance with Data Protection Act (DPA) and GDPR standards, ensuring all company procedures are followed., • Compliance: Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant Insolvency legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies. Ensure all actions and decisions adhere to the Insolvency Act, Insolvency Rules and regulatory guidance., • Quality Oversight: Conduct technical reviews and participate in calibration sessions to maintain consistency and quality., • Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Technical Manager on technical issues, quality trends and training needs. Report any breaches or emerging compliance risks promptly and accurately. What skills and experience do we need you to have? • Experience working within financial services, preferably within debt management or insolvency., • Ability to work effectively with others and communicate effectively through excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Keen attention to detail and organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workloads., • Ability to work towards strict targets and deadlines whilst maintaining quality and accuracy in your work., • Possesses a positive and professional approach with self-motivation and desire to achieve. Our Values We’re Always Ready • Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of IVA processes, regulatory requirements and compliance standards., • Attention to Detail: Ensures high levels of accuracy and completeness in all case reviews., • Continuous Learning: Keeps knowledge up to date with changes in regulation and internal processes. We Raise the Bar • Quality Focus: Maintains high standards of accuracy and compliance in all outputs., • Accountability: Takes ownership of work and ensures deadlines and expectations are met. We Work as One • Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals., • Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally, both written and verbal. We Treat People Right • Customer Focus: Provides helpful, accurate support to internal teams and customers., • Professionalism: Maintains a positive, respectful and reliable approach in all interactions., • Supportive Approach: Willing to assist with team workload and contribute to shared success. Are you ready to join us? At MoneyPlus we want to create a work environment that inspires you to excel. Through our combination of support, working as a team and our ambition to be better, we want to help you achieve and create a future with us. Sound good? Apply now!

About Esenda Esenda powers over £1.5bn of inbound and outbound payments annually, in the education space - from tuition and catering fees to supplier payments and payroll. We’re a revenue-generating startup with strong product-market fit, and we’re growing fast. Join us now and you’ll work on impactful features that directly shape our platform and make a real difference to our customers. What you’ll do • Design, build, and ship reliable backend services and APIs in Python (Flask) that power core product functionality., • Own features end-to-end: data modelling (Postgres), API design, testing, production rollout and ongoing improvements., • Help uphold strong engineering standards through thoughtful code reviews, testing discipline, clean architecture, and pragmatic decision-making., • Improve service reliability and operability: monitoring, alerting, logging, runbooks, and reducing on-call toil over time., • Work closely with the technical team to scope product ideas, focused on delivering customer-facing outcomes (not just “tickets”)., • Contribute to delivery practices: CI/CD improvements, incremental shipping, and maintaining a high-quality codebase., • You’ll join an on-call rotation (1 week in 4) compensation: paid as an extra £300 per on-call week. What we’re looking for • 5+ years experience building and operating production backend systems., • Strong experience with Python, and hands-on use of Flask (or similar frameworks)., • Solid understanding of Postgres (schemas, migrations, query performance, transactions)., • Experience designing and maintaining APIs (REST; event-driven experience is a plus)., • Comfortable shipping in cloud environments—ideally AWS—and working with modern CI/CD pipelines., • A strong quality mindset: you care about maintainability, security, reliability, and clear documentation. Bonus points for • Payments/fintech knowledge (reconciliation, idempotency, auditability, ledger concepts)., • Experience with distributed systems patterns (queues, background jobs, retries, rate limiting)., • Security experience (threat modelling, OWASP-style concerns, secure API design)., • Familiarity with Terraform. Why join us? • £60k salary + equity, • 40 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), • Pension scheme (3% employer contribution), • Fully remote, UK-based, with 3 in-person meetups per year, • A transparent, collaborative, and supportive culture Our stack (today) • Backend: Python, Flask, • Data: Postgres, • Cloud: AWS, • Edge: Cloudflare, • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, • Delivery: CI/CD, automated testing, observability tooling How we work • Pragmatic, high-ownership teams with a bias to shipping, • Clear communication, strong collaboration, and continuous improvement, • Code reviews and sensible standards that keep quality high without slowing delivery Interview process • 30-min intro call (role fit, values, ways of working), • Practical exercise (small take-home or pairing session), • Technical interview (backend fundamentals, API design, production thinking), • Team chat + Q&A

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction. Innovate with Tether Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services. But that’s just the beginning: Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities. Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing. Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity. Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways. Why Join Us? Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry. If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you. Are you ready to be part of the future? About the job The role involves working in a dynamic environment with a diverse team of senior backend developers, product managers and leadership to build crypto wallet solutions. The applications are meant to be high performance, light-weight and highly intuitive to cater to a variety of audiences. You will be working on developing cutting edge mobile applications integrating crypto wallets and defi features. Responsibilities • Development: Design and build advanced and secure cross platform applications for the [iOS/Android] platform using React Native. Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure applications are visually appealing and intuitive., • Integration: Work closely with backend developers and integrate Javascript SDKs, libraries, and backend services into mobile applications., • Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver innovative solutions. Requirements • 3+ years of experience with React, React-Native (mainly around Expo), Redux and the core principles surrounding these., • Highly proficient in JavaScript and ES6+., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile development., • Familiar with modern front-end pipelines and tools., • Experienced with Native modules (C++) , WebSockets, RESTful based APIs., • Experience in Swift/Objective-C (iOS) or Kotlin/Java (Android) for low level implementation. Important information for candidates Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles: • Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/, • Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website., • Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms., • Double-check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @ or @, • We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately. When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.

Independent Body - Interim Technical Systems Accountant - Up To £450 Per Day - 3 Months - Manchester. This is a hands-on, technically focused role that demands strong expertise in configuring accounting systems, structuring general ledgers, and translating both statutory and management reporting re

UK statutory returns and other payroll-related tasks, whilst liaising with HMRC and ensuring compliance with UK payroll regulations. Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel; comfortable working with large volumes and varied payroll cycles. You will process the weekly payroll on an end-to-end basi

Head of Accounting job for an International Logistics Group in Manchester, paying up to £130k + bonus. As Head of Accounting, you will take end-to-end ownership of the group’s accounting and reporting activities across the EMEA region.

Product Financial Controller for a large Financial Services group in Manchester paying up to £130,000 + bonus.You’ll be joining one of the UK’s largest and most established financial services groups, renowned for their diverse product portfolio of services.Due to another year of growth, the org

We’re seeking a talented and driven Senior Accountant to join this fantastic accounts practice.

Permanent Management Accountant job with a well-established company in South Manchester. A service-based company in South Manchester is seeking a hand-on Management Accountant to support their growing finance team.

Permanent Financial Accountant job with a dynamic, expanding company in North Manchester. We’re working with a global, services-led organisation based in North Manchester that is continuing to invest in its finance function and is now looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant. As an Assistant Acc

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide backfill cover for a Management Accountant who has been seconded onto a key internal project. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will step into a true Management Accountant role, taking ownership of core month-end activities and ensuring continu

As Interim Finance Manager / Year-End Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the finance team to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. Charity - Temp Finance Manager - £250-300 PDay - 3M+ Hybrid - Manchester. Ability to effectively communicate with fina

You’ll be liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders, responding to queries, and providing clear, reliable information that supports confident decision-making. We’re working with a global, services-led organisation based in North Manchester that is continuing to invest in its finance fun

Associate Finance Director for an entrepreneurial tech group in Manchester, paying up to £100k + car and bonus. As part of this journey, there is a clear focus on enhancing the commercial capability, insight, and influence of the finance function. This is a high-impact, commercially focused opportu

As Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance operations across a diverse property portfolio. A growing and entrepreneurial property investment and development business is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their expanding finance team. With a strong UK commercial property po

Based in Wythenshawe, our client, a professional services organisation who have a broad client base are, due continuous year on year success, expanding their Credit Control team further and require a dynamic Credit Controller to join their team (currently a team of 8 with further expansion plans). R

You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to adapt and communicate with finance and non-finance staff members. Finance Director for a privately owned growing chemical manufacturer in Manchester, paying up to £90k. You will be initially tasked with driving best practice across th

Senior Management Accountant - £50,000 Hybrid role - Manchester Trafford Park - FMCG PLC. You’ll be a QBE, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified accountant with strong Excel capability and solid management accounting skills. One of Britain’s most recognised and largest manufacturing and multi-productio

Senior Finance Manager - Bolton - £70,000 + bonus Hybrid role 3days in the office. Your ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders and non finance teams will be essential.

You will bring strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and auto-enrolment), payroll accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls, with experience supporting audits, managing payroll risk, and resolving errors and overpayments. You will line manage the Payroll

As Finance Systems Accountant, you will report to the Finance Director and work closely with the Management Accountant to project manage the transition to a cloud-based finance system, engaging with non-finance teams to ensure new processes are embedded in work streams, including training of those s

This is a highly visible, strategically important role with a mandate to drive best-in-class finance capabilities. You will lead the evolution of the finance function, embedding best practice, driving innovation, and delivering continuous improvement across reporting, controls, and business partneri

Financial Controller Leading Financial services organisation £135,000 plus Benefits & Bonus. As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the finance function, balancing strong technical accounting leadership with forward-looking commercial insight.

Group Finance Manager global group £95,00-£105,000. The organisation is continuing to invest in its European operations and finance capability, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the finance function across the UK and Europe within a highly regulated and evolving environment.

Senior Credit Controller required for a South Stockport/Macclesfield/Poynton. up to £34,000pa Your new company A successful, long-standing company based in South Stockport (Macclesfield/Poynton) is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to join the company. Your new role This role is responsible for overseeing credit control operations, managing financial processes within the sales ledger, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The position includes debt management, supervisory duties, month-end duties, and general financial administration. • Manage and support the credit control function, supporting staff, ensuring efficient daily operations., • Oversee workload distribution and maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance., • Ensure all accounts are paid within agreed timescales., • Process all sales ledger transactions, including credit notes and adjustments., • Manage administrative processes for held or queried transactions., • Complete month-end duties, including statements, reconciliations, and reporting., • Produce aged debt analysis and other debtor-related reports., • Follow up on overdue balances, taking appropriate action to secure settlement., • Escalate serious outstanding debt to senior leadership.What you'll need to succeed, • Proven background in credit control, • Strong numerical ability with a confident approach to data interpretation., • Determined, resilient, and able to develop positive working relationships., • Competent user of Microsoft Office and general IT systems., • Clear and professional communication skills, both internally and externally., • Self-driven with the ability to work independently, • High level of accuracy and a methodical approach to workload., • Strong organisational abilities with effective communication skills., • Works well as part of a team and contributes to collective goals.What you'll get in return Extremely stable team - rare vacancy within the business £Competitive salary up to £34k Monday to Friday 9-5.00pm (30 mins lunch) Free Parking Pension 25 days holidays +bh (plus Xmas shut down) Private medical Friendly and welcoming supportive team 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. # 4785557

Accounts Payable Manager/ Supervisor - Up to £40,000 - Manchester Job Title: Accounts Payable SupervisorContract: 6-Month Fixed Term / ContractLocation: South Manchester (Hybrid/Office-Based)Salary: £40,000 or DOE. Role Overview:We are working with a fast-paced technology business in South Manchester seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 6-month contract. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing while supporting process improvement and supervising a small AP team.The successful candidate will be hands-on, confident in managing workloads and stakeholders, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, systems-driven environment. Key Responsibilities • Supervise the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and priorities, • Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, • Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution, • Manage weekly and monthly payment runs, • Maintain AP controls and ensure compliance with company policies, • Support month-end close, including accruals and reporting, • Review aged supplier balances and drive clear-down actions, • Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, • Support system, process, and efficiency improvements within AP, • Assist with audit requests and documentation as requiredKey Skills & Experience, • Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor / Team Lead role, • Strong end-to-end AP knowledge within a medium to large organisation, • Experience supervising or mentoring AP staff, • Confident with ERP / finance systems (technology or shared-service environments beneficial), • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, • Experience supporting month-end and audits, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Able to work at pace and quickly adapt in a contract environmentDesirable, • Experience within a technology or fast-growth business, • Process improvement or transformation exposure, • Advanced Excel skills 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 on your career.#4791943

A bookkeeper is required for an independent firm in Manchester City Centre. Your new company Our client is a growing independent accountancy firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Known for its friendly, supportive culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm is looking to welcome a dedicated Bookkeeper to its expanding team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you’ll enjoy variety and autonomy in your day-to-day role. Your new role As a Bookkeeper, you will support a broad range of clients across various sectors. Your responsibilities will include: • Day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, • Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations, • Processing invoices, payments and receipts, • Maintaining accurate financial records, • Assisting with management accounts preparation, • Liaising directly with clients and providing excellent support, • Working with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks or SageThe role offers flexibility and would suit either an experienced part-time Bookkeeper or someone looking for full-time hours. What you'll need to succeed We’re looking for someone who: • Has previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice, • Is confident working with cloud accounting software (Xero experience desirable), • Is able to manage their own workload and meet deadlines, • Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, • Enjoys building positive client relationships, • Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience (both welcome)What you'll get in return Hybrid working, 25 days holiday. 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 on your career. # 4775434

Finance, Accounts Payable, Immediate start, Manchester. Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk (Temporary - Immediate Start)Location: Manchester City CentreSalary: Up to £30,000 (hourly rate) Job Type: Temporary (Immediate Start) About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team based in Manchester City Centre on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running and support the team during a key period. Key Responsibilities • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, • Matching, batching, and coding invoices to purchase orders, • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies, • Preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/cheques), • Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships, • Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and reporting, • Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures, • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as requiredAbout You, • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role, • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines, • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, • Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle or similar), • Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approachWhat’s on Offer, • Competitive salary of up to £30,000 (pro rata), • Immediate start available, • Central Manchester location with excellent transport links, • Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable organisation, • Supportive and collaborative team environment 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 on your career.#4800605

Payroll specialist - Manchester city centre - full-time 37.5hours/ FTC 9-12 months Your new company This leading organisation is seeking a full-time payroll specialist to join their established team on an interim basis. You will work predominately on site from their city centre office (3days in the office and 2 days from home, with flexible working hours). Your new role Within your new role, you will lead the operational payroll team to ensure an accurate payroll is delivered on time. Working alongside internal stakeholders to communicate and lead on all things payroll. UK VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll operations in a high-volume, complex organisation., • Support with queries or payroll reporting, • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (HMRC, PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments)., • Experience liaising with clients, support with day-to-day queries to maintain established working relationships, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail., • Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel; comfortable working with large volumes and varied payroll cycles, • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities., • Experience with Oracle is a bonus 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 Queenie.Ng@hays.com, or call us now on 01612367272. 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.#4442981

Project Systems Accountant | 6-12 Months | Hybrid Working | Up to £60,000 | Higher Education Sector Your new company A well-established organisation within the Higher Education sector is embarking on a major finance systems transformation programme. With legacy, paper-based processes and highly detailed financial regulations, they are now preparing to transition from Sage to a modern cloud-based finance system. They are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Accountant to lead this change and ensure the successful adoption of new processes across the organisation. Your new role Reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the end-to-end project to deliver a new cloud-based finance system. Your key responsibilities will include: • Project-managing the transition from Sage to a cloud-based accounting platform., • Engaging with non-finance teams to embed new processes into operational workflows and delivering staff training to ensure adoption., • Reviewing existing financial regulations and recommending updates to internal controls aligned to the new system environment., • Working with finance assistants to identify and implement a new approach to student group expense claims., • Ensuring successful integration between the organisation’s existing system and the new finance system., • Troubleshooting system issues post-go live and supporting ongoing optimisation. What you'll need to succeed • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA / CIPFA / ACCA) or an exceptional QBE with demonstrable experience in similar roles., • A strong background in large, complex environments - exposure to shared services would be highly advantageous., • A proven track record of leading finance system change, including managing integration challenges., • Experience reviewing and automating key finance processes., • The ability to build strong relationships and create buy-in with non-finance colleagues during times of change. What you'll get in return • A pivotal role leading a major transformation project in the Higher Education sector., • The opportunity to shape future processes and controls within a supportive and collaborative finance function., • A competitive salary of up to £58,000 with a 6-12 month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible. 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 Manchester. # 4775871

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company? \n Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team? \n \n Join our Credit Underwriting team \n The credit underwriting team is a business critical, growing, and dynamic team led by the Head of Credit & Commercial risk who reports into the Group Financial Controller. The team work closely with the sales team, financial reporting, and various areas of business operations. The credit underwriting team are ultimately responsible for the management, underwriting, and control of credit exposure to the business in what is a rapidly evolving environment. \n \n Success. The Softcat Way. \n There's a uniqueness to Softcat – what we do, how we do it and why we do it. That's because we help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We give everyone the chance to step up and show how much they can achieve. We succeed when all our people succeed. \n \n Be part of a team that enables business growth \n This role is part of the Finance Management team and will lead the credit underwriting team supporting our rapidly growing and dynamic IT solutions business. This passionate, highly numerate underwriter will work closely with our finance and sales teams as well as external stakeholders, insurance brokers and customers alike, to maintain credit risk controls within an existing framework and provide a unique service to our customers. \n \n As a Credit Underwriting Manager, you'll be responsible for: \n\n • Analyse customer risk profiles and validate automated credit scorecards\n, • Produce monthly risk reports and support senior credit governance forums\n, • Manage credit exposure, limits, and portfolio risk across customers and sectors\n, • Lead and develop senior underwriters, including performance, hiring, and KPIs\n, • Support board approvals and senior decision‑making within agreed authority levels\n, • Oversee trade credit insurance, budgets, and process improvements\n, • Manage and monitor the Deputy Credit Risk Manager performance, manage KPI's during a performance management process through having challenging conversations\n, • Streamlining processes where needed\n, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to align credit strategy\n, • Participating in credit review meetings with the senior leadership team, displaying understanding of customers who have gone into administrations, high exposure risks, industry updates and credit assessment SLA overviews. \n\n We'd love you to have \n\n • Strong risk assessment and analytical skills\n, • Proven leadership and team management experience\n, • Solid knowledge of underwriting regulations and compliance\n, • Commercial and financial awareness\n, • Confident decision‑making and stakeholder communication\n, • Strong knowledge across different areas of the business to ensure organisational goals are met. \n, • Demonstrate the ability to think around a subject, considering risk implications of our current policies and procedures. \n, • Experience supporting the growth and development of team members. \n\n \n We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you! \n \n Work in a way that works for you \n We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: \n\n • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home \n, • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day \n, • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs \n\n \n Working with us \n Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. \n \n Join us \n To become part of the success story, please apply now. \n If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/ \n \n Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. \n

Interim Financial Accountant | Global Hospitality Org | City Centre Manchester | £400 Daily Rate | Hybrid Your new company A high-growth, private capital-backed business operating within a fast-paced and acquisitive environment. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period. Your new role As an Interim Financial Accountant (3-6 months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines. • Lead preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP, • Manage the year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness, • Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables, • Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and technical accounting papers, • Review and improve balance sheet integrity and controls, • Support complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and provisions, • Assist with audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues, • Contribute to process improvements across financial reporting What you'll need to succeed • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), • Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and leading year-end audits, • Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment, • Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems advantageous What you'll get in return • Competitive day rate up to £400 per day, • Immediate start with a 3-6 month assignment, • Opportunity to work in a high-growth, commercially driven business, • Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex reporting environment 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 a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4659783

Financial Accounting Manager required for a global Manufacturing PLC Your new company Your new company is a leading UK-based manufacturing PLC, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. With a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and sustainability, they combine cutting edge technology with decades of expertise to support clients globally. Your new role The successful candidate will lead on staff management and development to cultivate Financial Accounts Team excellence, with an ongoing focus on continuous improvement, including elements of finance transformation. They will be responsible for the management of quarterly VAT and Plastic Tax preparation and submission, whilst identifying and implementing required process improvements. The role will also involve leading key elements of the Head Office budgeting and forecasting process, alongside monthly KPI reporting. Key responsibilities include reviewing current processes and operations to identify risks, while supporting internal and external audit compliance. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and people management skills to develop and motivate the Financial Accounts Team, alongside solid technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, VAT, tax compliance, and management accounting. You should bring strong commercial awareness and analytical capability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights, as well as proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential, with the confidence to engage and influence senior leaders, non-finance colleagues, and external partners. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to play a key role in a high performing finance function. This role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence strategic decision making, while being part of a business that is committed to continuous improvement and transformation. You will benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional development and career progression, alongside the opportunity to broaden your skill set across technical, commercial, and leadership areas. 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 on your career. # 4794718

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⭐️ Independant Financial Adviser 📍 Manchester 💰 c.£55,000 + Bonus Our client, a successful wealth management firm, are looking for an Financial Adviser to join the team. You will receive full paraplanning and administration support. Role & Responsibilities: 📋 • Operating to the highest standards within a client centric environment, practicing a standardised process for advising clients and maintaining records of advice., • Provide fully holistic independent whole of market advice to customers., • Analysis of clients’ circumstances and finances to establish suitable solutions for their differing needs., • Ensure client outcomes adhere to company Advice Standards and Consumer Duty Policy., • Providing clients with comprehensive verbal and documented recommendations in line with the company’s best practice., • Ensure best practice and client outcomes., • Ensure that records are kept appropriately in line with the company’s record keeping and file quality requirements., • Ensuring that competence to provide advice is maintained and a programme of CPD is undertaken and documented. Do you have the following to apply? ✅ • RQF level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent)., • Minimum of 2 years experience as a Financial Adviser, • Ideally hold SPS Statement of Professional Standing by FCA accredited body Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to everyone directly. If you are not contacted within 7 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted. Clayton Davies is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.

My client are an award winning product provider in the Insurance and Financial Services sector and, due to a number of business expansion initiatives, they currently seek an experienced Partnerships Executive to manage new and existing partner relationships. This role is ideal for someone with good insurance sector experience and a proven ability to build, manage, and optimise partner relationships. Key responsibilities: • Own and develop strategic partnership relationships to deliver commercial value, • Act as the primary contact for partners, ensuring strong engagement and performance, • Lead onboarding and launch of new distribution partners, • Monitor partner performance and support delivery of growth strategies (marketing etc), • Collaborate with internal teams, reinsurers, and co-partners to develop innovative insurance propositions, • Act as an SME and referral point for partner enquiries, • Assist with team strategy Applicants are likely to come from an insurance / financial services background either in a relationship management or possibly a marketing capacity. You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to influence internal and external stakeholders. Experience of implementing strategies and a calm and organised approach is key to the role along with a pro-active and positive approach and a keen desire to learn. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with exciting plans for development. It offers a flexible working environment (hybrid), generous remuneration package, and excellent benefits.

A leading financial services consultancy firm is expanding its North West presence and is hiring a Business Development Manager to drive origination across the region. They offer restructuring, debt advisory, corporate finance, and many more services to businesses across the UK. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth for the overall business. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and developing strategic partnerships to generate leads for the whole business group. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key introducers (accountants, solicitors etc) and clients across the North West market., • Represent the firm at networking events, corporate events, industry forums, tradeshows etc., • Maintain regular contact with existing relationships to ensure the firm remains front‑of‑mind., • Generate new business opportunities across all advisory service lines., • Identify, qualify, and route opportunities to the appropriate internal teams., • Map target markets and sectors to identify new relationship clusters and emerging opportunities., • Monitor market activity, competitor movements, and deal flow trends., • Support senior leaders with BD strategy, meeting preparation, and relationship‑building initiatives., • Contribute to BD reporting, pipeline reviews, and strategic planning. Experience & Skills Required • Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (preferred but not essential)., • Experience in insolvency, corporate finance, or commercial lending is advantageous., • Proven success in business development., • Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders., • Commercially sharp with strong judgement around opportunity qualification., • Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder‑management skills., • Proactive, self‑driven, and comfortable in a partner‑led environment. Benefits: • Competitive salary with performance-based commission., • Ongoing professional development and training., • Opportunity to work with industry experts and expand your professional network., • Reputable brand. If you are interested in this role then please attach your CV to this vacancy. Unfortunately due to the high number of applicants received, we will be unable to respond to every applicant individually.

This hybrid Junior Business Analyst / Project Manager role will work closely with business stakeholders and IT delivery teams to understand business change needs, capture and analyse requirements, and support the successful delivery of technology-enabled change. The role combines hands-on business analysis with coordination of small-scale project and change activities and supporting larger programmes where required. It is well-suited to an individual early in their career who is looking to develop across both delivery and analysis disciplines within a technology or software delivery environment. Key Accountabilities: Business Analysis & Solution Design • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, document, and validate business requirements., • Assess business change needs and clearly articulate the business impact of proposed changes., • Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications that can be understood by delivery teams., • Write clear, concise user stories and functional requirements with well-defined acceptance criteria., • Utilise structured analysis and solution design techniques to shape effective and practical, • solutions., • Identify and communicate technical constraints, risks, assumptions, and dependencies to stakeholders and delivery teams., • Analyse existing systems and processes to identify improvements, efficiencies, and opportunities for innovation Produce high-quality analysis artefacts including: • Process flows and current/future state diagrams, • Functional designs and sequence diagrams, • Business rules catalogues, • Data models and integration touchpoints, • Product backlog items and user stories Design & Change Support • Work closely with Head of Innovation assist in preparing and coordinating business activities required to support New Application implementations., • Support project delivery activities using either Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall methodologies. Lead and coordinate small business change activities, ensuring readiness and adoption., • Work closely with development and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and delivered as intended., • Support system testing activities including test preparation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and issue resolution., • Assist in prioritising the product backlog in alignment with business value, risk, and dependencies., • Establish and support mechanisms to measure, track, and realise business benefits. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Act as a key liaison between business users and IT teams., • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and working sessions to gather requirements, validate solutions, and drive decisions., • Prepare clear and professional documentation and materials for a range of stakeholders., • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including IT, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers. Tools & Techniques • Use one or more tools such as Visio, Excel, Miro, Microsoft Planner, or similar to support analysis, planning, and delivery activities., • Assist with data analysis, reporting, and basic integration-related activities where required. Essential • 1–3 years’ experience working as a Business Analyst, Junior Project Manager, or similar role within a software delivery or technology environment., • Proven ability to understand business change needs and assess the impact of change., • Experience capturing, analysing, and documenting business and functional requirements., • Ability to create user stories, process flows, functional designs, and backlog items., • Practical experience working within either Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or Waterfall delivery methodologies., • Experience working with cross-functional teams and a range of business and technical stakeholders., • Ability to clearly communicate technical constraints, risks, and dependencies., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Desirable • Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and system integration concepts., • Experience of shaping or contributing to innovative solutions to business problems., • Familiarity with benefits realisation and value tracking in change initiatives., • Experience supporting UAT and broader testing activities. What good looks like: • Skilled & experienced Business Analyst who is proactive, adaptable and resilient., • Energy, drive, and a proactive ‘can do’ approach to activities., • Results focussed, with the ability to reach out to business stakeholders to capture and, • gather process details and requirements., • Organised and process focussed with excellent Excel skills, • Collaborative, inquisitive, and motivated to continuously improve ways of working., • Business acumen and comfortable working as a conduit between business and technology., • Focus and attention to detail., • Committed to developing their skills across both Business Analysis and Project, • Management disciplines. Skills & Experience: • Experience of working closely and successfully with IT Management Team via matrix management Degree level qualification in relevant subject e.g., IT, Business Studies, Business Administration. Experience with business analysis & modelling tools, • Experience of working within Project Management delivery methodologies, • Experience in dealing with business users and stakeholders., • Experience of working within a structured in-house IT environment, • Good written and verbal communication, • An analytical mind As a broader PLC group, we’ve doubled in size since 2019 and we have ambitions to maintain that growth profile moving forward, so we’re looking for people who want to help us shape our future. We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. • Company pension, • Cycle to work scheme, • 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), • Flexibility to buy and roll over holidays, • 24/7 Access to virtual GP + mental health support, • Internal and external professional qualifications support, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, • Employee discount scheme (Gym, Retailers etc), • Social events throughout the year, • Electric car salary sacrifice, • Free mortgage advice, • Health and Wellbeing programme, • Paid volunteer time, • Plus more

Corporate Finance Senior Manager - Financial Due Diligence/Deals Advisory! Edinburgh or Manchester (salary will commensurate with experience/location) Public Sector Salary: £63,650 - £67,000 base + excellent benefits/bonus package! We have another role due to business growth, this time based in Manchester or Edinburgh! If you want to add value to a large growing team that works across M&A and Capital Programmes and work across a large client base offering you variety to your working days, keep reading below. As a Senior Manager in the team you will: • Provide specialist commercial, procurement, finance raising and M&A advice to private and public sector clients., • Our client operate across the infrastructure, energy and public services sectors., • Lead the end-to-end delivery of advisory projects providing commercial, financial and funding advice to public sector clients with a focus on the funding & financing of infrastructure schemes and major capital project procurements across infrastructure sectors, • Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on the major commercial and financial decisions, • Be responsible for providing day-to-day oversight, leadership and support for more junior team members. If you want to be apart of this exciting growth curve, reach out to me at Sheena@astrumsearch.com

Senior P&C New Business Underwriter Manchester | Up to £65,000 DOE | Hybrid Barker Munro Recruitment is working with a leading insurer expanding its Manchester branch. We’re seeking a Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to drive new business growth across Mid Market and Mid Corporate risks. You’ll play a key role in shaping the branch’s success—building broker relationships, leading large case management, and underwriting profitable new business while supporting and influencing the wider underwriting team. Key Responsibilities • Represent the business on larger, complex Mid Market and Mid Corporate risks., • Negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing alongside Trading Underwriters., • Build and manage a strong pipeline of quality new business opportunities., • Lead the large case process and act as a referral point for the team., • Develop strong broker relationships and deliver a clear distribution strategy. What You’ll Bring • Strong commercial underwriting expertise., • Knowledge of the Manchester insurance market., • Confident decision making across varied technical scenarios., • Coaching, development and team influencing experience., • Excellent trading, negotiation and relationship building skills., • Strong analytical and risk assessment capability. Working Pattern Hybrid working with around three days per week in the Manchester office, including broker visits and industry events. Two days home working. Interested? Apply today through Barker Munro Recruitment and take the next step in your underwriting career.

Relationship Manager - Invoice Finance (Desk-Based) Manchester | Leading Alternative Finance Lender A leading independent Invoice Finance lender is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager to join its Manchester office as part of its continued growth across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-led banking or commercial finance professional to manage a portfolio of around 60 small business clients from a desk-based environment, supporting SMEs with tailored working capital solutions including Invoice Finance, Factoring, and Confidential Invoice Discounting facilities. The business has built a strong reputation for flexibility, fast decision-making, and delivering outstanding service to SMEs across a broad range of sectors. The Role • Managing a portfolio of approximately 60 small business Invoice Finance clients in a predominantly desk-based Relationship Management role, • Acting as the primary point of contact for SME clients, building strong long-term relationships remotely, • Conducting regular telephone and video review meetings with clients, • Monitoring facility performance, risk, and client utilisation, • Working closely with Operations, Risk, and Business Development teams, • Identifying opportunities to increase facility usage and retain clients, • Supporting deal onboarding and ensuring smooth client implementation, • Building relationships with introducers including brokers and accountants where appropriate About You • Experience within Invoice Finance, Asset Based Lending, Commercial Banking, or SME Lending, • Previous Relationship Management, Client Management, or Portfolio Management experience preferred, • Strong understanding of Factoring and Invoice Discounting facilities, • Comfortable operating in a desk-based, service-led relationship management role, • Commercially aware with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Organised, proactive, and able to effectively manage a high-volume client portfolio, • Knowledge of the North West market would be advantageous What’s on Offer • Competitive basic salary, • Annual bonus scheme, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Strong career progression opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative culture, • Opportunity to join a growing lender with an excellent reputation in the Invoice Finance market This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Invoice Finance professional looking to join a growing lender where they can genuinely add value and build long-term client relationships.

Outbound. New logos. Great commission. We’re hiring a hunter to sell merchant acquiring / card payments into UK SMBs (hospitality, retail, services). This is a full-cycle role. You’ll own your pipeline end to end: sourcing leads, pitching merchants, closing deals, and building your own book of business. You can work fully remote, with encouragement to get out meeting clients when it makes sense. What you’ll be doing • Winning new SMB merchants through outbound, referrals and face-to-face activity, • Selling card payments / merchant services (and related products), • Managing the full sales lifecycle from first contact to live account, • Building your own pipeline and consistently delivering new logos + revenue What we’re looking for • Experience selling merchant acquiring / card payments into SMBs, • Strong hunter mentality (comfortable with cold outreach and self-generated leads), • Confident running deals end to end, • Self-starter who doesn’t need hand-holding Perks • Working with one of the largest payments firms in the world, offering highly competitive merchant rates, • Car allowance, • Great commission structure, • Market-rate base salary

The Client: Financial Services, Ethical, highly cerebral colleagues, collaborative environment and meritocratic. Amazing location in Manchester City Centre, hybrid working 3 days in, bespoke Bonus and solid benefits. Industry leaders utilising highly progressive Modelling & Analytics, Simulations and more. The Role: We are looking for a delivery-focused Project Manager to become the operational right hand of the CDAO. This is a pure project management role — you will act as the primary facilitator across a Data Engineering, AI/ML, BI, and Investment Pricing teams, translating high-level organisational ambition into structured, deliverable plans. This is not a coordination role. You will own delivery, challenge timelines, surface blockers early, and drive accountability. You will also act as the central point of contact for senior leadership and third-party technical vendors, translating complex technical progress into clear commercial updates. Requirements: • 2+ years of experience delivering digital transformation, analytics, or technology-enabled change projects end-to-end., • Proven experience operating within a regulated sector — financial services, fintech, or similar., • Formally trained or certified in project methodologies (e.g. Agile PM Foundation, CSM, PSM, or Prince2)., • Strong academic background; a degree in a business, data, or technology-related discipline is desirable., • Technical acumen — sufficient familiarity with the data stack (SQL, Power BI, Databricks, AI/ML workflows) to manage technical teams effectively and ask the right questions., • Outstanding communication skills — engaging and credible with both technical engineers and senior commercial stakeholders., • Proficient in project management tooling, particularly Azure DevOps; familiarity with Jira, Asana, or similar is a plus., • Proactive and self-directed — comfortable managing ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn't yet exist., • Strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for avoidable slippage. Full job description available upon request. Please feel free to call any of the team at People Genius for more information on this role. Keywords: Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Data Project Manager, PM, CSM, Prince2, Analytics, Data PM

Distinct Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a multi-award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants to recruit a Client Director. This is a great opportunity to work for a fast-paced, forward-thinking firm at a pivotal point in their growth journey. We’re looking for an ambitious and experienced qualified accountant with a track record of successfully managing client relationships and developing high-performing teams in accountancy practice. The opportunity As a Client Director, you will: • Lead and oversee client relationships, ensuring exceptional service quality and long-term success, • Coach and mentor a team of finance managers to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful reporting, • Act as the senior escalation point for complex client matters and strategic decision-making, • Maintain key client relationships while empowering teams to manage day-to-day communications, • Oversee onboarding and transition processes, creating efficient outsourced finance department structures, • Drive continuous improvement across service delivery and operational processes, • Monitor portfolio profitability and KPIs, ensuring strong commercial performance, • Support career development and progression within your team, • Identify growth opportunities through upselling and cross-selling additional services, • Review complex VAT returns, annual accounts, and management accounts to ensure technical excellence and compliance About you To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with experience in a client-facing role in an accountancy practice. You will be technically strong, with people management experience, and a positive attitude. This is a remote role, so you will have experience of and be keen to work from home. Salary and benefits This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team in a values-led business. This is a remote role, and you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package: • Salary - £68,000 - £75,000, • Company pension scheme, • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and an additional day on your birthday, • Bonus, • Tax-free home office allowance

We’re DF Capital – a specialist bank providing award-winning commercial finance, retail finance, and savings products to consumers and small businesses. Based in Manchester, we serve thousands of customers across the UK and into Europe, supporting their ambitions with tailored financial solutions. We help our customers realise their ambitions by doing things differently – combining the agility and innovation of a specialist lender with the security and service standards of a regulated bank. Whether it’s flexible lending structures or straightforward savings options, we focus on what matters most to our customers. In 2025, we launched DF Capital Retail Finance – a subsidiary of DF Capital Bank Limited – to offer specialist hire purchase solutions to retail customers. Our goal is simple: to do the absolute best for our customers, our communities, and each other. YOUR NEW ROLE: Our Credit & Portfolio team sits at the heart of the business, overseeing all aspects of the customer journey from onboarding to recovery. You’ll join the DF Capital Lending Decisioning, Credit & Portfolio team with responsibility for the monitoring, analysis and optimisation of the SME & Consumer lending portfolio. The role focuses on assessing portfolio performance, identifying emerging risks and providing insights to support credit strategy, risk management and commercial decision making. You will be detail driven, diligent, meticulous, and considered in your approach, spotting, and escalating issues early to drive the best possible outcomes for the Bank and our customers. A good level of proficiency in using Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe and other presentational materials is required. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting • Analyse the performance of the SME loan portfolio (arrears, defaults, recoveries, yields), • Produce regular MI packs for senior stakeholders, • Track key credit metrics such as PD, LGD, and EAD, • Monitor sector, geographic, and concentration risks Risk Analysis • Identify early warning signs of portfolio deterioration, • Conduct trend analysis across industries and borrower types, • Support stress testing and scenario analysis, • Assist in IFRS 9 provisioning and ECL modelling Data & Insights • Extract and analyse large datasets (Excel, SQL, Python), • Develop dashboards (using Power BI, Tableau), • Provide actionable insights to stakeholders Strategy & Decision Support • Support development of credit policies and risk appetite, • Evaluate new lending strategies and product changes, • Assist in pricing and profitability analysis Regulatory & Governance • Ensure internal Credit reporting aligns with regulatory expectations, • Support audits and maintain data quality Requirements • 3+ years in commercial lending (or similar roles) to small & medium sized businesses with experience in one or more of the following areas: inventory financing, dealer stocking, leasing, asset finance, trade finance or ABL, including invoice finance., • Ability to deliver against deadlines, articulate outputs from own analysis, recommendations and basis of decisions clearly and to a varied audience including SLT., • Writing comprehensive reports including the basis for your recommendations,, • You will have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to conduct detailed statistical analysis, interpreting and articulating meaningful information from trends and statistics., • Ability to work well on your own and as part of a team, building effective working relationships with colleagues across all areas of the business, and influencing others to take appropriate actions to address issues found. Essential • Experience in banking or financial services (SME preferred), • Strong Excel skills, • Understanding of PD, LGD, ECL, IFRS 9, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable • SQL, Python or R experience, • Knowledge of UK regulatory environment preferred, • Experience in portfolio modelling or stress testing Qualifications • Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or similar, • Professional qualifications (CFA, FRM, ACA, ACCA) desirable Benefits · Private medical insurance for you and your family · 10% Employer pension contribution · 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays · Free Gym Membership · Discretionary annual bonus · Discretionary share awards · Life Assurance · Income Protection · Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme. · Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles. · 3 days paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities. · Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester.

Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager Manchester Our client, a dynamic company, seeking a Senior Merchandiser / Account Manager to join their team based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Merchandising and Account Management to play a key role within a close-knit company. They foster a collaborative working environment and are looking for a proactive individual to contribute to their growth and success. Key Responsibilities: • A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side of the business., • To nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery., • Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business., • Work with design and tech team to create concept to be presented to customers., • Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling CP for seasonal development., • Negotiate prices with suppliers., • Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development lead times., • Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team., • Place POs and manage Order Summary., • Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis., • Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis., • Ensure goods are made to required standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc., • Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct., • Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base. Ideal Candidate • Proven experience as a Merchandiser/Account Manager within the apparel sector., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively., • Managing multiple projects is key so applicants must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail., • Ability to build strong relationships., • Must have exceptional management skills and an eye for detail. If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

fresh are on the lookout for an Account/Project Manager to join one of their busy account teams and work across a range of brand experience projects. Are you looking for fresh opportunities to get your teeth stuck into? Ready to take on your next exciting challenge? Well, look no further... fresh is on the hunt for a highly organised and enthusiastic Account/Project Manager with event experience already under their belt. We’re looking for someone who has experience in a range of pre-production roles, whether that’s comms, creative, logistics or production, and is well seasoned working with long-term client relationships. If you’re driven, confident in communicating and delivering, and can work collaboratively and autonomously, this role could be for you... The successful candidate will: • Have 3+ years experience in event management within an agency, • Be passionate and love taking on a challenge, • Be a real team player with a can-do attitude, always striving for more, • Have a willingness to learn but also a desire to be accountable, • Be able to work under pressure and at pace, • Have exceptional organisational skills, work prioritisation, time management and attention to detail, • Have great written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, • Have knowledge of retail clients, • Have experience of/or desire to mentor and line manage junior team members, • Be willing to work to our hybrid model of a minimum of 3 days a week in our Manchester city centre office Core tasks: • Management of small–medium sized projects independently (with support from your team) including acting as a main client contact, and being integral within meetings, • Playing a key supporting role in large scale projects – undertaking defined areas of responsibility, • Managing and delivering proposals for existing and new clients, • Making recommendations to improve efficiencies and streamline processes, • Developing creative solutions to client briefs, • Producing post-event reports demonstrating delivery against objectives, • Ensuring all financial management processes are adhered to in a timely manner, • Keeping up-to-date on all industry news, trends and emerging technologies If you have any questions about the role, please just get in touch! Closing date for applications: 9th June