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Management Accountant | Manchester | Onsite with flexible hours (10:00 - 16:00) | £45,000 - £55,000 + 25 days holiday + benefits | Retail/FMCG We're working with a high-growth, digitally-led ecommerce business that has built a strong global presence through trend-driven product lines and a loyal online customer base. With new ranges launching regularly and continued expansion across multiple markets, the business is entering an exciting phase of scale. As a result, they're looking to bring in a Management Accountant to support the finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate reporting and meaningful commercial insight. The Role Producing monthly management accounts across the group, including detailed variance analysis Preparing board-level reporting packs for senior leadership Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of month-end close processes Reviewing performance across products, channels, and regions to identify trends and key drivers Delivering actionable insights to support business decisions and improve profitability Partnering with internal teams to manage budgets, control costs, and track spend Assisting with statutory reporting requirements and year-end audit activity Completing balance sheet reconciliations and handling additional analysis as required About You Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) Highly proficient in Excel, comfortable working with large data sets Around 5 years' experience within a commercial finance environment Able to manage deadlines effectively in a fast-moving setting Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally Exposure to AI or automation tools within finance would be beneficial What's on Offer £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off On-site role with flexibility around core working hours (10-4) Enhanced pension and healthcare cash plan Improved maternity and sick pay policies Cycle to work scheme Generous staff discount across multiple brands Free on-site gym access Social events and a well-stocked office Genuine scope to develop as the business continues to grow Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35857 ** NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @ zacharydaniels.co.uk & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information ** TPBN1_UKTJ

Finance Manager Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working) Full-Time, Permanent We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead a busy Accounts Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven finance professional to take ownership of financial operations, manage a small team, and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with operational accounting responsibilities . The role will be working Mon-Fri 9-5.30 on a hybrid basis and offers a salary up to £43,500. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee the Accounts team to ensure accurate monthly management accounts are produced within agreed deadlines Lead, train, and develop team members to achieve departmental objectives Ensure timely collection of debts in line with agreed terms Oversee creditor payments, ensuring adherence to payment schedules Take full ownership of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Lead the annual audit process, working closely with the CFO Liaise with senior stakeholders, directors, and external suppliers to maintain high service standards Work closely with external auditors to ensure compliance with legal and accounting requirements Experience Required: Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices Minimum 2 years’ experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar system Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong numerical and analytical ability Proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Excel Strong cash flow management and control Timely production of monthly and annual accounts If you would like to apply for the role of Finance Manager , please email a copy of your cv to or call Rachel on (phone number removed)

Tax Senior - OMB & Private Client Specialist Manchester | £55,000 - £90,000 (DOE + Qualifications) A leading independent accountancy firm in Manchester is continuing to invest in its tax team and is now looking to appoint an experienced advisory-led tax professional on a permanent basis. This is a high-quality role offering genuine variety, working with entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, HNW individuals and family groups. The client base is active and commercially minded, expect regular work linked to transactions, growth, restructuring and long-term planning. The Opportunity You'll be joining a well-established practice that has grown significantly in recent years and continues to build momentum. The tax work is broad, technical and advisory-heavy, with clients often requiring joined-up advice across both personal and business affairs. You'll be involved in planning and project work across areas such as: OMB and entrepreneur tax planning Group restructures and reconstructions Succession planning and IHT mitigation Trusts and family wealth planning CGT planning and transactional support Property-related structuring Share schemes and incentives EIS / VCT investment advice Residence and cross-border considerations You'll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, with plenty of client exposure and autonomy from day one. While there's scope to get involved in business development, the role is primarily focused on delivering strong technical advice and building trusted long-term relationships. Candidate Profile This opportunity can suit someone stepping up into a Senior Manager role, or an established Senior Manager/Director looking for a firm with an excellent culture and client base. You'll ideally have: Strong tax advisory experience (personal tax or mixed tax background) Proven ability to draft technical advice letters, reports and planning notes A recognised qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, ICAS or similar) Confidence dealing directly with clients, Partners and HMRC A professional, relationship-led approach Why This Firm? Strong salary range with flexibility for the right hire Hybrid working and modern city-centre offices Overtime paid at all levels (rare in the market) Supportive team environment with a genuine "people-first" culture Clear progression based on performance, not politics If you're looking for a tax advisory role where the work is genuinely interesting and the firm invests in its people, this is one worth exploring. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Our client is looking to recruit a commercially focused Dealership Accountant to support the financial operations of multiple automotive dealerships within their group. This is a key finance role providing financial oversight, reporting, and commercial insight across several sites, working closely with dealership management teams to drive performance and maintain strong financial control. The ideal candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, finalist or QBE with strong experience in automotive dealership accounting and the ability to operate effectively within a multi-site retail environment. Key responsibilities to include: • Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts for multiple dealership sites., • Provide variance analysis and financial commentary to senior management and group finance., • Produce weekly trading and performance reports, including vehicle sales, margins, aftersales, and parts performance., • Monitor and analyse key automotive KPIs such as departmental profitability, stock turn, and absorption rates., • Oversee vehicle and parts stock accounting and ensure accurate reconciliations across all sites., • Manage month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations., • Support budgeting and forecasting across the dealership network., • Partner with Dealer Principals and operational teams to provide commercial financial insights., • Ensure compliance with manufacturer reporting requirements and internal financial controls., • Liaise with group finance, auditors, and external stakeholders where required. As an ideal candidate you will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, finalist or QBE with strong experience in automotive dealership accounting and the ability to operate effectively within a multi-site retail environment. With a strong understanding of vehicle sales, aftersales operations, service, and parts financial reporting and experience preparing management accounts in a retail or dealership environment. Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills are essential and experience with Kerridge Systems could be beneficial. In return the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to work within a growing automotive dealership group, exposure to multi-site financial management and commercial decision-making and fantastic career development opportunities within a dynamic automotive retail environment. If you have strong dealership finance experience and are looking to take on a multi-site role with broader commercial exposure, we would love to hear from you

Tax Senior - OMB & Private Client Specialist Manchester | £55,000 - £90,000 (DOE + Qualifications) A leading independent accountancy firm in Manchester is continuing to invest in its tax team and is now looking to appoint an experienced advisory-led tax professional on a permanent basis. This is a high-quality role offering genuine variety, working with entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, HNW individuals and family groups. The client base is active and commercially minded, expect regular work linked to transactions, growth, restructuring and long-term planning. The Opportunity You'll be joining a well-established practice that has grown significantly in recent years and continues to build momentum. The tax work is broad, technical and advisory-heavy, with clients often requiring joined-up advice across both personal and business affairs. You'll be involved in planning and project work across areas such as: OMB and entrepreneur tax planning Group restructures and reconstructions Succession planning and IHT mitigation Trusts and family wealth planning CGT planning and transactional support Property-related structuring Share schemes and incentives EIS / VCT investment advice Residence and cross-border considerations You'll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, with plenty of client exposure and autonomy from day one. While there's scope to get involved in business development, the role is primarily focused on delivering strong technical advice and building trusted long-term relationships. Candidate Profile This opportunity can suit someone stepping up into a Senior Manager role, or an established Senior Manager/Director looking for a firm with an excellent culture and client base. You'll ideally have: Strong tax advisory experience (personal tax or mixed tax background) Proven ability to draft technical advice letters, reports and planning notes A recognised qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, ICAS or similar) Confidence dealing directly with clients, Partners and HMRC A professional, relationship-led approach Why This Firm? Strong salary range with flexibility for the right hire Hybrid working and modern city-centre offices Overtime paid at all levels (rare in the market) Supportive team environment with a genuine 'people-first' culture Clear progression based on performance, not politics If you're looking for a tax advisory role where the work is genuinely interesting and the firm invests in its people, this is one worth exploring. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services. TPBN1_UKTJ

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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You will be someone with: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect are one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #TJ-MM1 #LI-MM1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Otto James Consulting is supporting a thriving and expanding division of this global retail group as they seeks an ambitious qualified Finance Manager. This is a position which has arisen following an internal promotion, and it is the organisations hope, that they can attract another ACA first mover or recently qualified accountant, who is on the look out for a career progressing role. The Opportunity: The successful Finance Manager will work closely with the Operations Director ensuring that budgets and forecasts are achieved providing oversight and tracking all costs and capital expenditure. A hands-on role you will also maintain divisional accounting including P&L, balance sheet, cash and inventory management. You will then report actuals into the group consolidation tool and work closely with group to deliver timely and accurate results. This is a key appointment supporting a fast-growing division of this group. Key Deliverables: *Quickly build credibility with the Executive team and owners *Establish a finance function that is seen as best in class and which can facilitate other new businesses to be amalgamated as and when appropriate. *Develop, implement, maintain robust controls and ensure all risks are identified and managed *Develop financial strategies in line with organisational objectives *Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations *Deliver timely and accurate reporting & KPI's for local management and Group including full statutory accounts. *Shape the suite of reports that will drive the commercial decision making process of the operational & sales team, particular emphasis around complex pricing and product offering *Work with the Executive team and Group to drive the strategic direction. Always seeking to maximise Profit & Cash generation. The Person Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or ACMA Clarity in written and verbal communication, able to articulate financial issues in an easily understandable fashion and the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels Confident and articulate in presentation with the ability to liaise with non-finance stakeholders at all levels. A true team player capable of flexibility and application to tasks at a variety of different levels Salary & Benefits £58,000 to £62,500 Basic Salary Share Options Bonus – Personal and Business related. 25 days holiday TPBN1_UKTJ

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a private equity-backed group who are operating at scale across commercial property and construction, whose growth is driven by extensive acquisition investment each year. Based out of high-spec offices in Manchester, this is an opportunity to join a tech-driven and innovative organisation that values progress and performance. Their finance function is growing, offering high internal mobility. Benefits include an enhanced pension and a market-leading bonus scheme, as well as the progression opportunities that come with working in a scaling organisation. You'll work a hybrid working pattern with three days based out of the office. This is an unmissable opportunity for you if you're an ambitious finance professional looking to grow. What will you be doing? Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position is based in the newly built and modern Stockport office. The role is to support the Corporate Accounting team in various aspects of operations and management accounts and act as a deputy to the Finance Manager. This is a fast-paced environment and will involve taking ownership of several tasks and working with a high volume of data. Lead on monthly management accounts for holding companies and subsidiary entities (property companies) within Microsoft D365 supporting the management accountants and assistant accountants. Support, review and challenge variance analysis prepared by management accountants. Summarise and present key variances to senior management. Approach and work with stakeholders in the business to investigate discrepancies. Support with all aspects of the month end close. Run the creation and maintenance of the quarterly consolidation reports with multiple legal entities. Lead on annual IFRS statutory accounts preparation for holding companies and subsidiary entities. Creation and 1st review sign off on IFRS balance sheet reconciliations for all entities. Input into the design and testing of new controls. Become a Subject Matter Expert in areas of the balance sheet and system processes. Testing and sampling of journals posted by the management accounts. In conjunction with Finance Manager, lead on the year end audit, resolving queries with accompanying evidence etc. Involvement in the ERP testing. Quarterly VAT and monthly CIS reporting review and filing. Prepare debt compliance and understand all loan agreements in group working closely with the Capital Markets team. Mentor and support junior members of the team. What skills are we looking for? Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA accountant. Experience in IFRS large group consolidations. Interest in technology, process improvements and willingness to develop AI skills. Great communication and focus on developing and mentoring team members. Property accounting background advantageous. Proficiency in Excel (v look ups & pivot tables). An enthusiastic and positive approach to tasks and duties with a desire to develop within a property organisation.What's on offer? Competitive salary with discretionary performance linked bonus. Additional benefits include pension, health, and life insurance. Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a Manchester-based, PE-backed commercial property and construction group, which is growing rapidly due to large investments in acquisitions, with more planned as they head into 2026, to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a forward-thinking company and use state-of-the-art technology to stay ahead of the market, making them a truly exciting place to work. Their finance team is expanding, as you'd expect with this kind of growth, which means there are real opportunities for progression and genuine headroom for ambitious talent to flourish. Based in high-spec, modern offices, the package on offer includes hybrid working, a market-leading bonus, an enhanced pension, among many other benefits. Due to growth they are looking to add a new Finance Manager into their projects team. What will you be doing? To support/lead on the high volume of ad hoc transactions that occur around the business ranging from acquisitions, disposals, exit preparation, restructures and refinancing. The role reports to the Head of Project Accounting and involves working very closely with multiple stakeholders in the business including the wider Corporate Finance Team, Legal, Capital Markets, Property Accounting, Tax, FP&A, and Asset Management. Lead on accounting for property acquisitions and disposals Lead on accounting for annual and bi-annual property revaluation process Build Excel models that address all accounting aspects of restructures/debt transactions/distributions through the corporate structures Advising the wider accounting team on transactions (training, guidance and reviewing financial output for accuracy) Collaborating with financial and non-financial stakeholders to provide accounting advice and analysis to management on ad-hoc transactions Participate in firmwide legal entity reporting projects and initiatives; Investigate and resolve issues, responding to ad-hoc queries Support the Head of Project Accounting, Head of Corporate Reporting and Group Financial Controller to manage the team's deliverables Identifying opportunities for improvement in current financial processes and leading on projects to implement process enhancements What skills do we need? Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) 5+ years post qualified experience Track record of working in a complex matrix organisation Previous high exposure to group restructure and complex events Previous exposure and understanding of financial statements, month-end, budgeting and cash flow forecasting. What's on offer? Salary of c. £70,000 Hybrid working, 3 days in the office Private medical cover Bonus of up to 20% Enhanced pensionApply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions

Based within a centralised accounts function in Leeds, this role sits at the heart of the finance team, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to strict deadlines. You will work closely with operational management across dealership sites, providing financial insight, ensuring compliance with group policies and supporting performance improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable and well structured finance function within a profitable and growing group. The role offers strong exposure to senior operational management, clear development pathways and the opportunity to progress within a large multi-site business environment. Key Responsibilities Producing accurate monthly management accounts and regular financial reports for Head Office and senior management Advising operations managers on financial performance, margins, costs and overheads Monitoring departmental results against budget and forecast, highlighting variances and trends Overseeing dealership cash flow, borrowings and liquidity, with regular briefings to senior operational leaders Managing and optimising the cash operating cycle across debtors, creditors and stock Producing and analysing key performance indicators across all departments Ensuring adherence to group financial policies and procedures Safeguarding cash and ensuring compliance with internal cash handling controls Supporting operational colleagues with financial guidance and commercial insight Candidate Profile Experience producing high quality management accounts to strict reporting timetables Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively Confident communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial data into operational insight Organised and able to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment Motor trade experience advantageous but not essential Full UK driving licence Package & Working Pattern Salary £40,000 - £45,000 Study support for ACCA / CIMA if sought 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service Pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness provision IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ