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Your new company \n Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will initially start on a temporary agency basis for the first 3 months before transferring onto a fixed-term contract for the remainder of the assignment. \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation undergoing a period of significant activity and change. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, ensuring robust financial management and helping to deliver key business priorities. Applications are welcomed from experienced Finance Business Partners and Management Accountants who are looking to take the next step in their career. Candidates with public sector experience will be particularly well suited to this opportunity. Your new role \n As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality management, accounting support and business partnering services to a range of senior stakeholders. You will take ownership of monthly management reporting, providing insightful analysis and commentary to support organisational performance and informed decision-making. You will lead the annual budgeting and business planning process, ensuring accurate financial forecasts and effective budget management throughout the year. Working closely with budget holders and senior leaders, you will provide financial guidance, challenge and support to help achieve strategic objectives. \n The role will also involve supporting government reporting requirements, budget reviews and spending submissions, while ensuring compliance with relevant financial controls and approval processes. You will maintain effective relationships with internal audit and other key stakeholders, contributing to strong governance and budgetary control across the organisation. In addition, you will be responsible for developing short and medium-term financial models to support planning activities, investment decisions and future resource requirements. \n This role requires you to work out of the Birmingham office 2 days per week. What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will be a part-qualified accountant or a qualified-by-experience finance professional with strong management accounting and business partnering experience. Previous experience within the public sector is highly desirable, although applications from candidates with transferable experience will also be considered. You will have a proven track record of delivering budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes, alongside the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills are essential, with the confidence to explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues and provide constructive challenge where required. \n You will be highly organised, resilient and able to work effectively within changing environments, managing multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines. Strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and experience of financial modelling are important. Experience of project accounting would be advantageous. What you'll get in return \n In return, you will have the opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive organisation where finance plays a key role in driving performance and delivering meaningful outcomes. You will gain valuable exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic financial planning and business-critical projects, while working within a culture that values continuous improvement, open communication and professional development. \n This 12-month opportunity offers an excellent platform for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied and impactful role with significant stakeholder engagement and the chance to make a genuine difference. What you need to do now \n 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. \n 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

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Birmingham, in their search for an Audit Semi Senior to join their expanding team. This role comes with flexible working, a generous company pension, and much more, all within a firm that genuinely invests in the growth of its people. Known for its supportive culture and strong reputation across the Midlands, this firm offers an excellent platform for an ambitious Audit professional to take the next step in their career. \n Crowe Watson Recruitment has built a strong reputation within UK accountancy practice recruitment, working closely with both candidates and firms to find the right long term fit rather than a quick placement. As a specialist consultancy focused exclusively on Audit, Accounts, and Tax, we understand the nuances of practice careers and are well placed to guide you through every stage of the process, from initial conversation through to offer. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Semi Senior looking to work across a varied client portfolio, gain further exposure to different sectors, and progress towards more senior responsibilities within a firm that values technical development and career progression. You will be joining a collaborative team environment where your contribution is recognised and your professional growth is actively supported. \n You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. \n Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. \n Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative, and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Assist in planning, executing, and completing audit assignments across a range of clients\n, • Prepare statutory accounts and audit files in line with current UK accounting standards\n, • Support senior team members with client queries and audit fieldwork\n, • Identify and communicate audit findings to seniors and managers\n, • Build strong working relationships with clients across a variety of sectors\nRequirements\n\n, • ACA or ACCA student, working towards full qualification\n, • Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment\n, • Strong understanding of audit processes and accounting standards\n, • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively\n\n

We’re seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join an established organisation on a temporary basis, based In the Birmingham City area.Key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant Role include:\n\n • Supporting period-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations\n, • Assisting with the preparation of management accounts\n, • Completing key balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Supporting statutory reporting and audit processes\n, • Ensuring compliance with relevant VAT regulations\n, • Providing guidance and support to junior team members\n, • Collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation\nTo be considered for the Financial Accountant Role you should have:\n\n, • Relevant professional qualification (can be either full or part-qualified)\n, • Strong financial accounting experience within a complex environment\n, • Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems\n, • Strong attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills\nKey benefits of the Financial Accountant Role Includes:\n\n, • Competitive hourly rate £25–£28 per hour DOE \n, • Hybrid working available\n, • Meaningful work within a supportive environment\n For more Information on the role, contact Reiss on or at . Should your application be unsuccessful, your CV will be kept on file for future vacancies.

Our client is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join their UK & Ireland Finance team. You'll be responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, audit management and financial controls across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international organisation, working on acquisitions, finance transformation projects and process improvements while collaborating with stakeholders across the UK & Ireland. \n Joining a collaborative and fast-paced international business, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting across multiple entities, while supporting business growth, acquisitions and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a largely remote role with travel to the Birmingham office a few times a month. \n The Role \n Reporting into the Finance leadership team, the Financial Accountant will take ownership of statutory reporting, technical accounting matters, financial controls and external audit management across the UK & Ireland businesses. \n Working closely with finance colleagues and senior stakeholders, you'll provide expert technical accounting support, lead statutory reporting activities and contribute to finance transformation projects. \n Key Responsibilities \n As the Financial Accountant, you will: \n\n • Prepare annual statutory financial statements for a portfolio of companies, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and all relevant statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Act as the technical accounting expert for the UK & Ireland business, providing guidance and support on complex accounting matters.\n, • Lead accounting workstreams relating to acquisitions and business integrations, including acquisition accounting and related disclosures.\n, • Manage lease accounting under IFRS 16, including responsibility for lease accounting systems and reporting.\n, • Oversee year-end group reporting submissions and lead the external audit process through to successful completion.\n, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors, ensuring queries are resolved efficiently and reporting deadlines are met.\n, • Support group simplification initiatives and legal entity rationalisation projects.\n, • Identify and drive improvements to financial reporting, consolidation processes and finance systems, including supporting ERP implementation projects.\n, • Work closely with local tax teams to support annual tax provisions for group reporting, corporation tax computations and VAT returns where required.\n, • Collaborate with finance teams and stakeholders across the UK & Ireland to ensure robust financial controls, compliance and continuous improvement.\n\n \n About You \n Our client is looking for a technically strong accountant with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.\n, • Significant post-qualification experience within financial accounting.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.\n, • Experience preparing statutory financial statements within a multi-entity or international organisation.\n, • Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, including acquisition accounting.\n, • Experience leading external audits.\n, • A track record of improving financial controls and reporting processes.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.\n\n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Title : Finance Manager \n Location: Birmingham \n Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 + Benefits \n Start Date : ASAP \n Are you a commercially minded Finance Manager looking to play a key role in business transformation? \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a high-profile role that offers the chance to combine hands-on financial leadership with the implementation of a new ERP system that will support the next phase of the company's growth. \n Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will lead the finance function whilst acting as a key stakeholder in the ERP implementation project, helping to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities and drive efficiencies across the business. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.\n, • Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities.\n, • Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Act as the finance lead for the ERP system implementation project.\n, • Review and improve existing financial processes and controls.\n, • Support data migration, testing, user acceptance and system go-live activities.\n, • Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to improve business performance.\n, • Lead, develop and mentor the finance team.\n, • Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant.\n, • Proven involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade or finance transformation projects.\n, • Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable.\n, • Strong understanding of management accounting, financial controls and business partnering.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.\n, • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to continuous improvement.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Opportunity to play a leading role in a significant business transformation project.\n, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.\n, • A growing and ambitious manufacturing business with long-term career prospects.\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will make a real impact.\n\n If you are looking for a role that combines operational finance leadership with the opportunity to shape the future of a business through technology and process improvement, I would love to hear from you. \n

About the Business \n An opportunity to be a CommercialManagement Accountant for an international company based in Birmingham, who offer hybrid working. This role provides the opportunity to develop your skills and is perfect for a qualified accountant in a recognised accountancy qualification, while paying £50,000 -£55,000. You’ll work within a supportive team with low staff turnover – a great environment to settle into a group with brilliant culture. You’ll work closely with the Finance Business Partner, providing an opportunity to gain valuable experience – ideal if you have the desire to progress onto a similar position. \n Main Duties: \n As a Commercial Management Accountant, your main duties include: \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.\n, • Take ownership of producing the monthly Management Information Pack for Board review and distribution.\n, • Support the preparation of rolling monthly forecasts and the annual budgeting process, including providing detailed analysis where required.\n, • Communicate effectively with the line manager, highlighting any risks and opportunities identified.\n, • Drive profitability and continuous improvement by reviewing, analysing, and challenging existing processes and practices.\n, • Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring audit sign-off is achieved in line with Birmingham Airport deadlines.\n, • Liaise with external stakeholders to resolve any financial queries.\n, • Maintain and update financial models as required.\n, • Provide support and relevant information for the annual audit process.\n, • Partner with non-financial managers to support wider business financial understanding and decision-making.\n, • Support Finance Business Partners with investment appraisals and business case analysis.\n, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.\n, • Raise commercial and ad-hoc invoices as requested by Finance Business Partners.\n, • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the role as required.\n\n Location / Office / Culture \n The role is hybrid with 3 days in the Birmingham based office. The business is proud of its supportive culture and there is a low staff turnover – the company really looks after its employees. You’ll report into the Lead Finance Business Partner – a good chance to gain valuable experience. \n What We Are Looking For \n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • Qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA\n, • Experience in a management accounting role, including month-end close and reporting.\n, • Strong Excel skills, with experience or interest in Power Apps and data visualisation tools to support automation and insight.\n, • Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.\n, • Proactive in driving process improvements and using technology to enhance efficiency.\n, • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Degree educated (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical discipline is a bonus but not essential.\n\n Why Join the business \n\n • Hybrid working arrangement\n, • A chance to gain valuable experience working directly with the Lead Finance Business Partner\n, • Supportive team\n, • The business has low staff turnover – they really look after their employees\n, • A chance to join an internationally recognised logistics company\n\n About Us \n We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. \n Ref: VL73099

Finance Business Partner | £50,000 – £60,000 | Birmingham (Hybrid) \n Are you a talented management accountant ready to broaden your horizons? This is your opportunity to move beyond the numbers and into a role where finance genuinely shapes business decisions. \n The opportunity \n We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Birmingham based business, who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to sit at the heart of their business. This is a newly created bridge between the Finance Team and operational leadership, a role where your insight will be seen, heard, and acted upon. \n You'll work closely with a highly regarded Financial Controller and Finance Director, taking real ownership of the monthly management accounts while building the business partnering skills that will define the next chapter of your career. Hybrid working is on offer, with a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, with the freedom to delegate effectively and develop the team around you\n, • Own project WIP reporting and perform in-depth analysis of costs, revenue, and margin\n, • Play a meaningful role in supporting the audit process\n, • Oversee payroll and pension preparation, giving you broad exposure across the full finance function\n, • Build relationships with operational staff and collaborate with HR and business systems colleagues\n, • Translate complex financial information into clear, confident insight for non-finance stakeholders\n\n Who we're looking for \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or a finalist actively working towards qualification\n, • Strong technical foundations in management accounting, ready to take the next step into business partnering\n, • A confident communicator, able to articulate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Naturally organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines\n, • Commercial mindset and the ambition to influence at all levels\n, • Someone who takes pride in continuous improvement and thrives on variety\n\n Why this role? \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong management accountant to make a meaningful step into business partnering, with real support around them and clear room to grow. The business has a collaborative culture, values its finance function, and offers the kind of breadth and autonomy that's hard to find at this level. \n If this sounds like the right next move for you, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, confident client handling skills, and the ability to review and support the work of junior team members while contributing to the wider success of the tax team. \n Client Details \n Our client is a well established and growing independent accountancy and advisory firm with multiple offices across the Midlands. The firm advises a wide range of owner managed businesses, groups and private clients, combining tax, audit and consultancy expertise to support long term growth, transactions and strategic change. Continued investment in their Corporate and Transactions Tax capability has created the need for an additional Manager to support increasing client demand. \n Description \n\n • Managing a portfolio of corporate clients and overseeing compliance work with scope to do advisory work.\n, • Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns, including group structures.\n, • Calculating and advising clients of quarterly instalment payments.\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and providing ongoing tax support.\n, • Liaising with HMRC to resolve client queries and handle communications.\n, • Preparing and reviewing trust and estate tax returns.\n, • Liaising with HMRC to resolve client queries and handle communications.\n, • Reviewing the work of junior team members and supporting their trai and development.\n\n Profile \n\n • Ideal ATT Qualified\n, • Solid knowledge of UK corporation tax.\n, • Experience preparing and reviewing company tax returns independently.\n, • A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail.\n, • Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise tasks, and maintain a high standard of client service.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.\n, • Proficient in various accounting software's and MS Office.\n, • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary DOE\n, • Midlands based role with office options in Birmingham\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Clear and structured career progression as the team continues to grow\n, • Exposure to complex corporate tax advisory work alongside senior specialists\n

Offshore Insolvency, Restructuring & Forensics - Seniors, Assistant Managers and Managers – Relocation to the Cayman Islands \n $75,000 - $115,000 USD / £57,000 - £87,000 basic (100% tax free) plus bonus, pension, health insurance and full relocation package. \n Are you an experienced Insolvency or Restructuring professional looking for your next career defining move? For over 20 years we have been the largest and primary specialist financial recruiter physically based in the Cayman Islands, a tax free British Overseas Territory that offers unmatched career and earning potential with an amazing beach lifestyle and work life balance. If you are wanting to break free from the unfavorable economic climate in the UK, travel, save and get paid significantly more than in the UK for the same work we are exclusively partnered with world renowned firms to relocate top talent to Cayman. \n \n It might not be something you have thought of before but with over 89,000 people, top bars, restaurants, extremely safe and only an hour’s flight from Miami. If you are ambitious and like the sun, sports and socializing, Cayman has it all and we can help do everything from guiding you through the interview process, helping you with relocation, advising on work permits and doing everything from start to finish. \n \n We work closely with leading insolvency practices and specialist advisory firms that are consistently seeking strong talent at the Insolvency Senior / Manager level. If you are curious about relocating, apply to this advert to arrange a confidential discussion and we can guide you through current openings as well as future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. \n \n We are looking for Insolvency Seniors, Assistant Managers, and Managers with experience in insolvency, restructuring, liquidation, forensic accounting or financial advisory - ideally from Big 4, top-tier advisory firms, or specialist insolvency practices. In addition you will be a qualified Accountant having completed the ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent. \n \n You will have the opportunity to develop offshore financial services experience and work on some of the most high-profile cases including internationally contentious assignments, cross-border work, asset tracing and forensics whilst enjoying a work-life balance that is impossible to beat. \n \n The offshore world is an exciting place for insolvency and corporate recovery professionals where you will have the chance to work with complex, multi-faceted liquidations and insolvencies and provide a comprehensive range of solutions to meet client needs. We also see candidates consistently maintain their grade when returning back to their home jurisdictions with highly sought after experience. \n \n Cayman offers high salaries, zero income tax and a coastal lifestyle making it one of the best places in the world to work as a qualified accountant. Relocation assistance, bonuses (up to 30%) and benefits are also included. With direct flights to London, Miami, New York and beyond we are well positioned for traveling and returning to the UK. \n \n CML recruits for qualified Accountants and finance professionals within the financial services industry including roles in Audit, Consulting, Advisory, Insolvency & Restructuring, US Tax, Captive Insurance, Reinsurance, Fund Accounting, Investment Management as well as roles with Family Offices, General Industry Accounting and Internal Finance. If you are a qualified Accountant or in the process of training and interested in roles in any of these areas, please get in touch today! \n \n All conversations remain strictly confidential. Apply now to explore opportunities and take the next step in your insolvency career in the Cayman Islands.

We are working with an Education provider in Birmingham to recruit a Management Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is paying £35,000 - £40,000 per anumm, plus hybrid working and an attractive holiday entitlement. \n Our client is a large, high performing Education provider with a strong track record, operating from dedicated offices in Birmingham. \n As Management Accountant reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support and lead on key accounting processes, including: \n\n • Leading the management accounting cycle for central office budgets (budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting).\n, • Line management of the purchase ledger team including undertaking regular one to one meetings.\n, • Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit queries.\n, • Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Cash and treasury management, including BACS checks and faster payments.\n, • Preparing quarterly VAT returns and managing HMRC relationships.\n, • Overseeing accounting for investment portfolios, property assets, special funds and endowments.\n, • Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.\n\n Management Accountant (12 month FTC): \n\n • Ideally you will be AAT qualified or higher.\n, • \n Experience in education, charity or a not-for-profit setting. \n • A track record working through year end and dealing with auditors.\n, • \n Staff management experience. \n • \n Understanding of property / investment accounting (highly desirable). \n • \n Experience with PS Financials (highly desirable). \n • Available to start within 1-2 weeks.\n\n \n Management Accountant (12 month FTC): \n\n • £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.\n, • 35 hour working week.\n, • 28 days' holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days.\n, • Flexible working hours.\n, • Hybrid working (3 days onsite).\n, • Access to training courses and funding towards role-related professional qualifications for eligible employees.\n, • Payment of professional fees for eligible employees.\n, • Free lunch, tea, coffee, and other refreshments when attending the office.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Cycle to work scheme, for eligible employees.\n, • Free access to gym, pool, and yoga sessions.\n, • Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free, 24-hour confidential assistance.\n, • Access to Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund (BHSF) for cashback on health-related purchases.\n, • Membership of a regulated pension scheme.\n, • Death in service benefit: lump sum equal to twice basic salary at the time of death and a spouse's.\n, • UAC discounted summer camps for 4-14-year olds.\n\n EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.

Senior Management Accountant \n West Midlands | Multi Academy Trust | On-site \n \n OVERVIEW \n AtkinsClarke are delighted to be supporting the search for a Senior Management Accountant on behalf of a well-established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education across its schools. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong management accountant to take on a broader leadership role within a busy central finance team, managing a group of schools and playing a key part in the Trust's financial reporting, budgeting and decision-making processes. \n \n COMPANY \n Our client is a well-established Multi-Academy Trust responsible for the education of thousands of pupils across a family of schools. \n The Trust operates a central finance team delivering comprehensive finance services across all its schools, and continues to invest in its people, systems and processes to ensure strong financial governance and support for school leaders. \n \n OPPORTUNITY \n Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Management Accountant will be a key member of the central finance team, responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of management accounts for a group of schools, while also line managing a small team. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing a small team\n, • Preparing timely monthly management accounts for a group of schools, including accrual and prepayment journals\n, • Analysing management accounts and completing variance analysis against budget and latest forecast\n, • Liaising with school leaders on budgets and forecasts for revenue expenditure\n, • Ensuring budgets and forecasts are entered and regularly updated within the Trust's accounting system\n, • Presenting schools' financial position to Trust Executive leaders\n, • Completing balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Supporting schools with financial decision making, including scenario modelling\n, • Assisting with financial returns to the EFSA, DfE, Diocese, HMRC and Local Authority\n, • Supporting the CFO with audit returns and year-end accounts\n, • Reconciling funding streams to ensure schools maximise income\n, • Challenging cost and supporting value for money exercises, including reviewing purchase orders\n, • Completing monthly payroll reconciliations\n, • Supporting project work across the Trust and individual schools\n, • Providing ad hoc financial reporting to school leaders and Local Governing Bodies\n, • Authorising BACS runs, invoices and purchase orders across the Trust\n, • Developing and improving finance systems and documenting processes to ensure continuity\n\n \n PERSON \n We are seeking an experienced management accountant who is passionate about supporting education through strong financial leadership. \n You will ideally demonstrate: \n\n • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified by experience\n, • Previous experience within the education sector, ideally within a Multi-Academy Trust, is highly advantageous\n, • Strong technical management accounting skills, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis\n, • Experience managing or developing a small team\n, • Confidence liaising with and presenting to senior stakeholders, including school leaders and Trust Executive leaders\n, • Strong Excel and financial systems skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across a group of schools\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach\n\n \n OFFER \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation where your work will have a genuine impact across education. \n\n • Competitive salary c£50,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience\n, • Excellent pension scheme\n, • Generous holiday entitlement\n, • Opportunity to develop and lead a growing finance team\n, • Genuine variety, working across a group of schools\n, • Supportive and values-driven culture\n\n \n To apply for this position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however, please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. \n \n At AtkinsClarke, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Atkins Clarke Ltd. Our Privacy Policy is available on request and explains how we will use your data.

Alexander Daniels are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing and highly reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business experiencing sustained growth, with ambitious plans and a strong focus on people, culture, and continuous improvement. \n The organisation operates across the UK, delivering essential services to a diverse client portfolio and has recently received recognition for its workplace environment and employee engagement. \n As Finance Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations while leading and developing a small, office-based finance team. You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, and supporting wider business objectives. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all core processes\n, • Manage banking activities, including reconciliations and cash flow monitoring\n, • Lead the preparation and processing of customer invoicing on a regular basis, ensuring timely and accurate billing\n, • Oversee purchase ledger activities, ensuring supplier transactions are processed effectively\n, • Manage credit control processes to optimise cash collection and reduce risk\n, • Review and reconcile payroll-related financial data on a monthly basis\n, • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to junior finance team members\n, • Build and maintain strong internal relationships across departments\n, • Act as the key contact for external audit processes, coordinating required information and documentation\n, • Support cash flow planning to maximise liquidity and working capital efficiency\n, • Assist with year-end processes and preparation of statutory financial statements\n, • Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and drive operational efficiencies\n\n \n About You \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent), finalist will be considered dependant on experience.\n, • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically\n, • Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team\n, • Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels\n, • Demonstrates a proactive and solutions-focused approach\n, • Experience implementing and maintaining robust financial controls\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment\n, • Advanced Excel skills\n, • Experience using Sage 50 (or similar accounting systems)\n, • Previous experience in a high-growth or dynamic business environment\n\n \n

Management Accountant \n Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working (3 Days in the Office) | £45,000-£55,000 \n Be Part of a Finance Team That's Shaping What's Next \n Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a private equity-backed business in Birmingham City Centre that is entering an exciting period of transformation and growth. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys working in an evolving environment, thrives on continuous improvement, and wants to play an active role in shaping how finance supports the wider business. \n Rather than simply producing reports, you'll have the opportunity to influence decision-making, contribute fresh ideas, and work closely with experienced finance leaders who value collaboration and initiative. If you're someone who enjoys asking questions, finding better ways of working, and making a genuine impact, this could be the next step you've been looking for. \n About the Opportunity \n Joining an established finance team, you'll report directly to the Senior Management Accountant and become a key contributor to the monthly reporting cycle, financial planning activities, and wider finance transformation initiatives. \n This is a role for someone who enjoys variety. Alongside producing accurate management information, you'll be encouraged to challenge existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the ongoing modernisation of finance operations. \n As the business continues its growth journey, finance is evolving alongside it. That means you'll have the chance to become involved in projects that improve reporting, streamline processes, support future systems enhancements, and help create a more efficient finance function. \n The successful candidate will bring positive energy, curiosity and a collaborative approach. You'll enjoy working with colleagues across the business, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and becoming a trusted support to senior finance leaders. Your ideas will be welcomed, and your contribution will extend well beyond the numbers. \n This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys change, embraces new challenges, and is motivated by the opportunity to make finance more commercial, efficient and insightful. \n \n \n Key Responsibilities \n As Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing accurate monthly management accounts in line with IFRS.\n, • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial integrity.\n, • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.\n, • Producing meaningful variance analysis and providing commercial insight.\n, • Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support informed decision-making.\n, • Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant on monthly reporting and financial analysis.\n, • Assisting with year-end activities and audit preparation.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.\n, • Supporting finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.\n, • Helping automate manual finance processes and improve reporting efficiency.\n, • Contributing to future systems enhancements and the ongoing modernisation of finance processes.\n, • Building strong relationships across finance and the wider business while providing proactive financial support.\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, forward-thinking mindset. \n You'll already have experience preparing management accounts within a medium to large UK business and will enjoy understanding the commercial story behind the numbers as much as producing them. \n You'll also bring: \n\n • A minimum of three years' UK finance experience.\n, • Previous management accounting experience within a similar-sized organisation.\n, • Experience preparing monthly management accounts under IFRS.\n, • ACCA or CIMA study in progress, or be newly qualified, with a minimum of part-qualified status (approximately three exams remaining as a minimum).\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly.\n, • A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.\n\n Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous, although not essential: \n\n • Exposure to US GAAP.\n, • Supporting finance transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Improving finance processes through automation.\n, • Using AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.\n, • Contributing to projects that enhance reporting and finance operations.\n\n Most importantly, we're looking for someone who approaches challenges with enthusiasm, enjoys finding solutions, and sees change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. 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Financial Accountant will be joining the Finance team within a large and complex charity organisation.The roleFinancial Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the organisation through month-end and year-end processes. Financial Accountant requires strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Key responsibilities \n\n • Take ownership of bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies and outstanding items.\n, • Manage prepayments, accruals, and other month-end adjustments, ensuring accurate and timely accounting entries.\n, • Prepare and post manual journals, including payroll, depreciation, and balance sheet adjustments.\n, • Complete balance sheet and control account reconciliations, maintaining strong financial controls and data integrity.\n, • Support the production of monthly management accounts, year-end close activities, and audit requirements.\n, • Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.\n, • Provide guidance and support to junior finance staff and review their work where required.\n, • Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing financial information and resolving queries.\n, • Act as a hands-on Financial Accountant, comfortable working through manual processes, analysing transactions in detail, and maintaining accuracy without relying solely on system-generated outputs.\n\n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Fully or part qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ACA or equivalent).\n, • Previous experience working in a financial accounting role within a large organisation or charity; including he use and development of systems and procedures.\n, • Strong experience of bank reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, journal preparation and posting, VAT returns, and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Experience managing or supervising finance staff.\n, • Strong Excel and financial systems skills.\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Benefits\n, • Hybrid working - (Primary location Birmingham Office).\n, • City centre location with great transport networks.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Medicare, Health care Plan.\n, • Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work.\n\n Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Robert Walters are currently supporting a rapidly growing SME looking for a Financial Controller to play a pivotal role across both industrial manufacturing and property sectors. Based in Birmingham, this position is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working closely with senior management, and is passionate about driving operational excellence through accurate financial insight. \n This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, project-driven environments and is comfortable dealing with industrial stakeholders. The Financial Controller will be hands on in the day-to-day running of the finance team while simultaneously helping build out the business \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems for all business activities to ensure accurate tracking of production costs, material usage, labour allocation, and overheads.\n, • Efficiently close monthly ledgers while preparing comprehensive management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and working capital analyses.\n, • Analyse trends in sales, margins, direct and indirect costs as well as variances in standard costs; investigate significant differences and provide clear explanations to senior management.Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency improvements throughout the production process.\n, • Oversee compliance with lease terms for property tenants while actively participating in contract negotiations for new and existing tenants, including managing dilapidation agreements at lease end.Coordinate the annual budgeting process for the manufacturing division by producing rolling forecasts and scenario analyses that support operational decision-making.\n, • Prepare board-level reports and presentations that deliver insightful commentary on financial performance for both manufacturing operations and property companies.\n, • Monitor inventory movements by analysing stock levels, obsolescence risks, valuation accuracy, and supporting periodic audits to optimise working capital requirements.\n, • Work closely with IT and operational teams to maintain ERP/accounting systems while identifying opportunities for process improvements within finance and manufacturing reporting.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, internal policies, and support external audit processes by resolving finance queries efficiently.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong financial control experience.\n, • Exposure to project accounting is essential.\n, • Experience building or strengthening financial controls and processes.\n, • Proven ability to work hands-on while supporting strategic growth initiatives.\n, • A natural challenger who can confidently question operational teams and improve financial accuracy.\n, • Comfortable working in a growing business with evolving systems and structures.\n\n What sets this company apart: \n This organisation based in Birmingham stands out due to its unique structure, a diversified group encompassing both thriving industrial manufacturing operations and dynamic property businesses offering employees exposure to varied challenges rarely found elsewhere. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Salary: CompetitiveContract Type: Fixed Term – 35 hours a weekLocation: Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham or Oswestry) – typically 2 days in the office per week Shape Brighter Futures with Wesleyan Established in 1841, Wesleyan help trusted professionals—GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers—secure their financial future. Today, we’re proud to continue that mission with passion and purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact, and you want to work in a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about who we are: careers.wesleyan.co.ukMake a Difference in Corporate Audit Corporate Audit provides an independent, objective assurance and consulting service to the Society and its subsidiaries, reporting to the Audit Committee. The team adopts a risk-based approach to help strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls while supporting the business to operate sustainably and effectively.Your Impact Here’s how you’ll make a difference: \n\n • Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit reviews across finance, life and pensions, ensuring alignment to professional and internal standards.\n, • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to influence, challenge and drive improvements in risk and control environments.\n, • Produce high-quality audit reports that provide clear insight, value and practical recommendations to senior leadership.\n, • Contribute to audit planning by identifying key risks, emerging themes and opportunities for improved assurance coverage.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives within Corporate Audit, enhancing methodologies, tools and overall efficiency.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n, • You’re a credible and commercially aware internal audit professional who thrives on influencing stakeholders and delivering meaningful insight in a regulated environment.\n, • Demonstrable internal audit experience, ideally within financial services or a commercial setting.\n, • Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles within financial services.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively.\n, • Knowledge of modern audit techniques, risk management and regulatory frameworks.\n, • Strong analytical thinking, decision-making capability and attention to detail.\n, • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIIA or equivalent).\n, • Experience within professional services or Big 4 and exposure to data analytics (desirable).\nBenefits That Work for You We believe rewards should reflect the life you live. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n, • Annual bonus to recognise your contribution.\n, • 28 days holiday (plus a culture day!) – rising to 30 days with service.\n, • Flexible hybrid working for better work-life balance.\n, • Company pension scheme – matched plus 2% (up to 10%).\n, • Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (subject to availability, weekend use included).\n, • Salary sacrifice schemes that help you provide the things that matter – to include PMI, Electric Vehicle Leasing and cashback on everyday essentials. \n, • Enhanced family leave and two volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.\nWhy Wesleyan? We’re building a culture where everyone belongs. Diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s part of who we are. Whatever your background, we want you to feel valued and empowered to thrive. We’re proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign, which means we’re open to discussing flexible working, job shares, and part-time options. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you. What to Know Before Applying\n\n, • Right to Work: We’re unable to provide VISA sponsorship, so you’ll need the legal right to live and work in the UK. \n, • Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks but may close early if we receive a high volume of applications—apply early to avoid disappointment. \n, • Regulatory Requirements: As a financial services organisation, we adopt the highest standards. This role is subject to regulatory checks, including criminal record and credit checks, and ongoing assessments under the SMCR Framework. \nReady to Shape Your Future? Apply today and join us in creating brighter financial futures—for our customers, our members, and you.

Corporate Tax Manager | Midlands | Top 20 Firm | Advisory-Led Opportunity\n Hybrid Working | Birmingham, Derby or East Midlands | £50,000 - £65,000 \n I'm working with one of the UK's most progressive and rapidly growing accountancy firms to recruit a Corporate Tax Manager into their Midlands tax team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate tax professional looking to join a business that genuinely challenges traditional practice. With a strong focus on advisory work, people development, and delivering exceptional client service, the role offers plenty of variety alongside a clear pathway for progression. The Opportunity\n Joining a highly regarded Corporate Tax team, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients across both compliance and advisory matters while building trusted relationships and becoming a key point of contact for businesses. \n The team works with a varied client base ranging from owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate groups, listed entities, private equity-backed businesses, and internationally owned organisations, giving you exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters. \n You'll have the autonomy to manage client relationships while working alongside experienced Directors and Partners on wider advisory projects and strategic tax planning assignments. The Firm\n This award-winning firm has built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking businesses in the accountancy profession. \n With a people-first culture, flexible approach to work, and significant investment in employee wellbeing and development, they have become an employer of choice within the market. Recent years have seen substantial growth, alongside continued recognition for both workplace culture and client service excellence. \n The firm's collaborative environment encourages individuals to challenge convention, share ideas, and develop their careers without the bureaucracy often associated with larger corporate environments. The Role\n As Corporate Tax Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering both compliance and advisory services across a varied portfolio of business clients. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients\n, • Reviewing corporation tax returns, computations, and tax accounting disclosures\n, • Signing out more complex tax returns independently\n, • Acting as the main tax contact for a range of clients\n, • Advising on corporate tax planning, restructuring, and wider business tax matters\n, • Supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and investigations\n, • Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients\n, • Working closely with audit, advisory, and wider service-line teams to provide a seamless client experience\n, • Identifying opportunities to introduce additional services across existing client portfolios\n, • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the tax team\n, • Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior members of staff\nWhat You'll Need\n\n, • ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified\n, • Strong experience within a corporate tax-focused role\n, • Previous experience managing a client portfolio\n, • Exposure to both compliance and advisory work\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Experience working with larger and more complex corporate clients\n, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving\n, • A passion for delivering exceptional client service\n, • Previous experience supporting and developing junior team members\nBenefits\n\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Generous holiday entitlement\n, • Enhanced pension scheme\n, • Enhanced parental leave\n, • Award-winning wellbeing programme\n, • Volunteering opportunities\n, • Active social and sports clubs\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • Opportunity to work with a highly regarded and growing tax team\n\n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Alexander Daniels are exclusively working with a well-established, multi-site organisation to recruit a talented Management Accountant for their group finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and contributing to business decision-making. \n You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic planning, and leading a small team within the finance department. You must have previous experience leading or supervising a small team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts across multiple entities\n, • Deliver meaningful financial insights through detailed performance analysis, including variance reporting and margin evaluation\n, • Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring robust and realistic financial plans\n, • Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations to support senior leadership decision-making\n, • Present financial information clearly to stakeholders across the business, including non-finance colleagues\n, • Oversee period-end close activities, ensuring all financial adjustments (e.g. accruals, prepayments, depreciation) are appropriately recorded\n, • Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data\n, • Manage reconciliation processes for bank accounts and other key control accounts\n, • Support the year-end audit process, acting as a key point of contact for external auditors\n, • Monitor inventory performance, including cost tracking, reporting and supporting stock control processes\n, • Ensure intercompany transactions are accurately recorded and regularly reconciled\n, • Maintain the integrity and structure of the financial ledger and chart of accounts\n, • Lead, mentor and develop junior finance team members, conducting regular performance reviews\n, • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and efficiency across the function\n, • Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements\n, • Provide support on ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by senior finance leadership\n\n \n Essential Skills: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Proven experience in a management accounting role within a fast-paced or high-volume environment\n, • Demonstrable experience supervising or leading a team\n, • Strong Excel and data analysis skills (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Sumifs)\n, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels\n, • Proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities\n\n \n This role is located in Central Birmingham and has a 1 day WFH policy.

\n Accounts Assistant \n £28,000 - £33,000 \n Birmingham \n \n Company Profile \n Looking for more than just another account’s role? Join a highly regarded British manufacturing business where you'll become a key member of a supportive finance team. Offering genuine variety, autonomy, and the chance to make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a stable and respected organisation. \n What’s on Offer? \n\n • Office Based\n, • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays\n, • On-site Parking\n, • Staff Discount Scheme\n, • Early Finish Every Friday\n, • Annual Bonus Scheme\n, • Company Pension / Healthcare Package\n\n \n What will you do as an Accounts Assistant? \n\n • End-to-end purchase ledge, including invoice processing, coding and approvals\n, • Maintain supplier accounts, resolve queries and reconcile supplier statements\n, • Cash flow reporting, month-end activities, accruals and aged creditors\n, • Ensure accurate coding across nominal, departmental and project cost centres\n, • Support credit control activities, including customer statements and payment allocations\n, • Assist with VAT returns, audit preparation and stock takes\n\n \n What do you need as an Accounts Assistant? \n\n • Previous experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable\n, • Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance processes\n, • AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (desirable)\n, • Excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively\n\n \n Job ID: 11126

Management Accountant \n Location: Dudley (On-site) \n Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Benefits \n The Opportunity \n We are partnering with a well-established and successful manufacturing business in Dudley to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a key, hands-on role within a close-knit finance team, offering real visibility across the organisation and the chance to influence operational and financial performance. \n You’ll play a pivotal part in delivering accurate financial information, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across both finance and operations. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including commentary and insights\n, • Lead on budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with key stakeholders\n, • Deliver variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities\n, • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring strong financial control\n, • Partner with operational teams to support costing, stock management, and margin analysis\n, • Assist with year-end processes, including audit and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy\n\n About You \n\n • Part-qualified, qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or QBE with strong management accounting experience\n, • Background in manufacturing or a similar environment (highly desirable)\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability\n, • Detail-oriented, organised, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting\n, • A proactive team player, comfortable working independently and collaborating across departments\n\n \n Why Apply? \n\n • Join a stable, well-established business with a strong market presence\n, • Broad, varied role with real ownership and impact\n, • Opportunity to work closely with operations and senior leadership\n, • Supportive team environment with scope to develop and improve processes\n\n If you’re looking for a commercially focused Management Accountant role where you can truly add value, this is an excellent opportunity to make your mark.

Audit & Accounts Senior Birmingham (Flexible Working)Salary £40,000 to £50,000 (DOE) \n Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting our client a Top Ranking firm who's got an opportunity for an Audit & Accounts Senior. You will be required to prepare statutory accounts, complete statutory audits, prepare corporation tax returns as well as provide other professional advice. \n Role Requirements: \n\n • Lead and complete statutory audits from planning through to finalisation.\n, • Prepare and review audit planning documents, risk assessments, and testing strategies.\n, • Conduct fieldwork, liaising with clients on-site and remotely.\n, • Draft audit reports and ensure compliance with auditing standards and firm procedures.\n, • Identify and communicate audit findings, technical issues, and opportunities for improvements.\n, • Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and relevant regulations.\n, • Prepare management accounts.\n, • Conduct bookkeeping and VAT returns.\n, • Prepare and review corporate tax computations.\n, • Staff Supervision & Development.\n, • Act as a key point of contact for clients during assignments.\n, • Build trusted client relationships by delivering reliable, efficient service.\n, • Identify additional service needs and flag opportunities to senior management.\n\n Required Skills: \n\n • Newly or Part Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant.\n, • Minimum of 3 years' experience in audit and accounts within a UK accountancy practice.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards.\n, • Competent in using accounting software\n, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.\n, • Confident communicator, both with clients and colleagues.\n\n Employee Benefits: \n\n • Group life assurance 4 x salary\n, • 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)\n, • Private medical insurance (following probation)\n, • Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days\n, • Car parking\n, • Social functions and events\n, • Access to our employee benefits portal - GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team\n, • Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations\n\n This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to join this firm of choice. \n Please apply now if you have the relevant skills and experience to meet the requirements as set out above and we will be in contact to discuss further. \n Great role but not for you? We offer a £150 referral fee so why not let your friends know about this position. \n This role is advertised by Liezl Botha, Butler Rose (AGY) \n

Accounts & Credit Control Manager | Birmingham (B45) | Office Based | Up To £38,000 + Annual Bonus Of Up To 10% \n Are you an experienced accounts professional with strong Sage 50 skills and a proactive approach to credit control? We’re looking for an Accounts & Credit Control Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day finance function and play a key role in supporting a growing specialist food business. \n At Pathos Continental Foods Ltd, we import and distribute continental and Mediterranean foods to wholesalers, foodservice operators and manufacturers across the UK. With annual turnover of around £6 million and continued growth, this is an opportunity to join a close-knit business in a varied, hands-on finance role where you can make a real impact. \n The Role \n This is a broad, fast-paced role covering accounts, bookkeeping, invoicing, credit control and month-end support. You’ll be the main day-to-day contact for finance matters, working closely with Sales, Operations and Management to keep the accounts function running smoothly and accurately. \n Key Responsibilities of the Accounts & Credit Control Manager \n\n • Raise sales invoices accurately from proof-of-delivery documentation, warehouse dispatches and direct-from-factory orders\n, • Post purchase invoices, expenses and supplier credit notes in Sage 50 Accounts\n, • Maintain accurate customer, supplier and product records\n, • Take ownership of credit control, including debt chasing, customer statements and monitoring agreed credit limits\n, • Post customer payments and allocate receipts correctly against invoices\n, • Raise proforma invoices and release orders once cleared funds have been received\n, • Issue credit notes and support customer claims, shortages and damages (with management approval)\n, • Complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash and ledger records\n, • Prepare reports and information to support month-end management accounts\n, • Support VAT return preparation and maintain accurate import, customs and trade-related records where needed\n, • Submit and manage credit insurance claims, including Allianz claims, and support CCJ recovery processes where required\n, • Monitor late payers and provide accurate information to support customer credit-risk decisions\n, • Maintain organised, accurate and audit-ready accounting records\n\n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Strong hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounts – this is essential\n, • Solid background in sales ledger, purchase ledger, bookkeeping and credit control\n, • Good working knowledge of VAT and month-end accounting procedures\n, • Confident in credit control and comfortable contacting customers directly to resolve outstanding balances\n, • A recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification is essential, ideally AAT Level 2 or 3, combined with practical accounts experience\n, • Highly organised, accurate and able to manage your workload independently\n, • Strong communication skills with a practical, commercially aware approach\n, • Experience in food, wholesale, import or distribution would be helpful, but is not essential\n\n What We Offer \n\n • £32,000–£38,000 salary, depending on experience and capability\n, • Annual performance-related bonus of up to 10%\n, • A varied and important role with real ownership and responsibility\n, • The opportunity to join a growing specialist food business\n, • A supportive, close-knit team environment\n, • Permanent, full-time office-based role in Birmingham\n, • Workplace pension with automatic enrolment\n\n What’s Next? \n If you’re a detail-focused accounts professional with strong Sage 50 experience and a hands-on approach to finance and credit control, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Finance Assistant + Study Support | Consumer Fashion Scale-Up | Birmingham / Hybrid \n The Client \n Harmonic are proud to be supporting a founder-led fashion and lifestyle group, with a strong global online presence and a highly engaged customer community. Since launch, the business has grown rapidly across multiple international markets and has established itself as one of the most compelling names in contemporary direct-to-consumer fashion. The finance team is now scaling to match the pace of the wider business. \n The Role \n Reporting into the finance team, this is a broad transactional and month-end support role within a fast-growing, multi-entity consumer business operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. You will own key elements of the purchase ledger (Accounts Payable / AP function), support month-end close, and work closely with teams across finance, operations, merchandising, and logistics. It is a genuinely varied role for someone who wants real exposure across a scaling finance function rather than a narrow specialism. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assist with the management of the purchase ledger / accounts payable process\n, • Prepare weekly payment runs for approval\n, • Obtain data and assist with the preparation of VAT returns\n, • Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations, and support the team through the year-end audit process\n, • Take ownership of the goods-in-transit accounting process, ensuring all carriage and duty costs relating to stock received in the month are complete and accurate\n, • Oversee accuracy checks of supplier invoicing\n, • Work with the data team on ad hoc projects to help develop the overall control environment\n, • Payroll administration - summarise all changes to be made and prepare for approval\n, • General admin duties as required\n\n \n Essential Experience \n\n • Previous experience in a finance or accounts function\n, • Strong Excel skills with confidence handling large data volumes\n, • High attention to detail and sound organisational skills\n, • Clear written and verbal communication skills\n, • Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities\n\n \n Desirable Experience \n\n • AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or actively studying towards AAT\n, • Two or more years in a finance role\n, • Experience within ecommerce, fashion, retail, or a high-growth consumer business\n, • Familiarity with payroll processes\n, • Experience with accounting software, ideally Xero\n\n \n Package \n Salary: £31,000-£34,000 + benefits + study supportLocation: Birmingham, hybrid \n \n \n At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Financial Accountant \n North Birmingham up to £40,000 + Benefits \n Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with a large international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into its growing finance team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified, finalist, or newly qualified accountant looking to build their technical accounting experience within a complex multi-entity environment. You'll gain exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit, controls, and process improvement while working closely with senior finance stakeholders. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Supporting the month-end close process\n, • Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Assisting with monthly financial reporting and analysis.\n, • Maintaining fixed asset accounting and intercompany reconciliations.\n, • Supporting statutory accounts preparation and year-end audits.\n, • Assisting with VAT and wider compliance requirements.\n, • Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy.\n, • Supporting finance transformation and systems improvement projects.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified and actively studying\n, • Experience within Financial Accounting, Audit, Reporting or Record-to-Report.\n, • Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.\n, • Strong Excel and analytical skills.\n\n Why Apply? \n\n • Broad and varied Financial Accountant role.\n, • Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.\n, • Opportunity to develop technical accounting expertise.\n, • Involvement in process improvement and projects.\n, • Strong career progression opportunities.\n\n Apply through Gleeson Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion. \n At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

\n Robert Walters - Head of Finance - Permanent - Hybrid - Birmingham - £90,000 - £120,000 per annum \n Our client, a leader within the transport sector, is seeking a commercially focused Head of Finance to lead their finance function and support ongoing business growth. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality forecasting, reporting, financial control, and strategic insight. \n \n \n Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance: \n\n • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across the organisation.\n, • Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.\n, • Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making.\n, • Drive strong financial governance, controls, and compliance across the business.\n, • Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury activities.\n, • Support capital investment appraisal and financial analysis for major projects.\n, • Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.\n\n Key essentials of the Head of Finance: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills\n\n At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Our client based in Birmingham is recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their SME business. The role requires 3 days in office per week, and is paying between £ per annum \n What you'll do: \n \n\n • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, ensuring all financial information is delivered on time and in line with company standards.\n, • Support budgeting and forecasting processes by collaborating closely with various departments to gather relevant data and provide insightful analysis.\n, • Assist with project accounting by tracking costs, monitoring budgets, and reporting on financial performance across multiple business initiatives.\n, • Contribute to M&A activities by providing financial due diligence support, preparing reports, and assisting with integration tasks as required.\n, • Manage intercompany transactions by reconciling balances, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining clear records for audit purposes.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues across finance and other teams to ensure smooth month-end close processes and resolve any queries promptly.\n, • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining financial processes and enhancing reporting accuracy.\n, • Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making at both operational and strategic levels within the business.\n, • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations through diligent record-keeping and process adherence.\n\n \n What you bring: \n \n\n • Demonstrable experience working within SME environments where adaptability and hands-on involvement are essential for success.\n, • Progress towards a recognised accountancy qualification (such as ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical knowledge of management accounting principles is desirable.\n, • Proven ability to prepare monthly management accounts accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.\n, • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or project accounting activities within a commercial setting.\n, • Exposure to mergers & acquisitions or intercompany transaction processes would be highly advantageous but not essential.\n, • Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.\n, • Strong analytical abilities combined with advanced Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting purposes.\n, • A collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and support others within the finance function.\n, • High level of integrity with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality around sensitive financial matters.\n\n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Our client, based in Erdington, is currently recruiting for a Accounts Payable Team Leader on a permanent contract. \n \n The position is due to start ASAP and the salary is £33,300. This will be an office based role in Erdington. \n \n The ideal candidate will have a background in accounts payable and previous supervisory/team leader experience. \n \n Duties will include (but are not limited to): \n\n • Assisting in delivering accounting functions mainly on Accounts Payable and to assist on Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Rent Income and Bank and any other adhoc duties where required\n, • Line managing one Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)\n, • Maintaining robust financial processes, ensuring a strong audit trail for all transactions\n, • Processing transactions within agreed time scales\n, • Processing BACS payment runs and other ad hoc payments\n, • Working with and creating a culture of delivery and process improvement\n, • Ensuring accuracy in processing of transactional data and good quality process notes for all processes\n, • Assisting in year-end audit work\n\n \n Experience required: \n\n • Strong accounts payable background\n, • Previous position in a team leader/supervisor role\n\n \n Rewards and benefits: \n\n • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and the option to buy 5 more)\n, • Day off for your birthday\n, • 4 days off to move home\n, • Life assurance (3x salary)\n, • Employee Assistance Progamme\n\n \n Working hours: \n\n • 37.5 hours per week\n, • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm\n\n \n Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. \n \n James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. \n \n At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n \n Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Finance Assistant + Study Support | Consumer Fashion Scale-Up | Birmingham / Hybrid \n \n The Client \n Harmonic are proud to be supporting a founder-led fashion and lifestyle group, with a strong global online presence and a highly engaged customer community. Since launch, the business has grown rapidly across multiple international markets and has established itself as one of the most compelling names in contemporary direct-to-consumer fashion. The finance team is now scaling to match the pace of the wider business. \n \n The Role \n Reporting into the finance team, this is a broad transactional and month-end support role within a fast-growing, multi-entity consumer business operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. You will own key elements of the purchase ledger (Accounts Payable / AP function), support month-end close, and work closely with teams across finance, operations, merchandising, and logistics. It is a genuinely varied role for someone who wants real exposure across a scaling finance function rather than a narrow specialism. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assist with the management of the purchase ledger / accounts payable process\n, • Prepare weekly payment runs for approval\n, • Obtain data and assist with the preparation of VAT returns\n, • Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations, and support the team through the year-end audit process\n, • Take ownership of the goods-in-transit accounting process, ensuring all carriage and duty costs relating to stock received in the month are complete and accurate\n, • Oversee accuracy checks of supplier invoicing\n, • Work with the data team on ad hoc projects to help develop the overall control environment\n, • Payroll administration - summarise all changes to be made and prepare for approval\n, • General admin duties as required\n\n \n Essential Experience \n\n • Previous experience in a finance or accounts function\n, • Strong Excel skills with confidence handling large data volumes\n, • High attention to detail and sound organisational skills\n, • Clear written and verbal communication skills\n, • Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities\n\n \n Desirable Experience \n\n • AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or actively studying towards AAT\n, • Two or more years in a finance role\n, • Experience within ecommerce, fashion, retail, or a high-growth consumer business\n, • Familiarity with payroll processes\n, • Experience with accounting software, ideally Xero\n\n \n Package \n Salary: £31,000-£34,000 + benefits + study support \n Location: Birmingham, hybrid \n \n At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. \n \n At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Group Reporting and Controls Manager \n The Opportunity \n This is not a replacement hire. It's a newly created position that reflects the continued growth and evolution of a well-established, complex organisation. \n As the finance function continues to expand its capability and strengthen its controls environment, there is a need for an ambitious, technically strong finance professional to join the team as Group Reporting and Controls Manager. \n Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, this role offers significant exposure across financial reporting, audit, controls, technical accounting and stakeholder engagement. More importantly, it provides a genuine platform for progression, offering the breadth of experience and responsibility needed to develop into a future Financial Controller position. \n For someone looking to accelerate their career within a supportive but high-performing environment, this is an opportunity to build the skills, credibility and commercial understanding required for the next step in their leadership journey. \n \n The Role \n As Group Reporting and Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across the business. \n Acting as the operational lead across month-end close, balance sheet governance, audit delivery and financial controls, you will work closely with the Financial Controller to maintain a robust reporting framework while driving continuous improvement across processes and controls. \n The role offers broad exposure across both technical and operational finance, providing an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise while gaining valuable leadership experience. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the day-to-day month-end close process, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved\n, • Review journals, accruals and key accounting calculations prepared by the wider finance team\n, • Prepare monthly reporting packs and provide insightful variance analysis\n, • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring quality, accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation\n, • Monitor aged balance sheet items and areas of financial risk, escalating where appropriate\n, • Coordinate internal and external audit activity, managing requests, evidence and audit actions\n, • Perform first-line financial control reviews and support enhancements to the controls framework\n, • Research and assess the impact of new accounting standards and technical developments\n, • Support year-end close activities and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Prepare technical accounting papers, audit schedules and financial disclosures\n, • Contribute to process improvement initiatives across reporting, governance and capital expenditure accounting\n, • Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to support informed decision-making\n\n \n About You \n You will be a technically capable accountant who enjoys operating within a controlled and regulated environment. Equally comfortable working in the detail and seeing the bigger picture, you'll be looking for a role that offers both challenge and clear development opportunities. \n \n Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Minimum three years' post-qualified experience within a financial reporting, financial control or technical accounting environment\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls\n, • Proven experience managing month-end close processes and balance sheet governance\n, • Experience supporting both internal and external audits\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to challenging deadlines\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders\n\n \n Why Apply? \n This role offers far more than day-to-day financial control responsibilities. It provides the opportunity to work alongside an experienced finance leadership team, gain exposure to complex technical and reporting matters, and develop the breadth of experience required to step into a Financial Controller role in the future. \n For ambitious finance professionals looking to take a significant step forward in their career, this represents a genuine pathway towards finance leadership.

Interim Financial Controller, Birmingham (Hybrid) \n A well-established financial services business in Birmingham is hiring an Interim Financial Controller for an initial six month period while a permanent recruitment process takes place. This is a technically strong Financial Controller role in the West Midlands, suited to an experienced finance professional who can step in quickly, take ownership of the numbers and keep the finance function running at pace. The business is open to career contractors and to candidates who would also consider the permanent role, so this is a genuine opportunity to make an impact and potentially stay longer term. \n The Role:As Interim Financial Controller you will own the integrity of the reporting and the rhythm of the finance function, partnering the senior team across this Birmingham financial services business. This is a hands-on Financial Controller position in a regulated environment where technical accuracy, strong controls and reliable reporting matter. You will provide stability and continuity through the interim period and leave the function in a stronger position for whoever takes the permanent seat. \n Key Responsibilities:- Lead month-end close and deliver timely, accurate management accounts- Own statutory reporting and support the year-end audit- Strengthen financial controls, processes and reconciliations- Ensure reporting meets the standards expected in a regulated financial services environment- Manage and support the finance team through the interim period- Provide clear, board-ready financial information to the leadership team \n What You Will Deliver:- A clean, reliable month-end the leadership team can depend on- Stronger controls and reporting handed over in good order- Continuity and stability across the finance function during the transition \n What We Are Looking For:You are a technically strong, qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with solid financial control experience, ideally gained in financial services or another regulated environment.- Proven month-end and statutory reporting ownership- Strong technical accounting and financial controls background- Experience in financial services or a regulated sector an advantage- Available at short notice for an interim assignment- Open to a six month contract, with the option of the permanent role for the right person \n What The Job Offers:- Competitive day rate (or salary for candidates open to the permanent role)- Hybrid working in Birmingham- An initial six month contract with genuine potential to convert to a permanent appointment \n This Interim Financial Controller role may also suit candidates searching for Interim FC, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller and Finance Manager roles across Birmingham and the West Midlands. \n Apply now. \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Senior Manager – Accounting & AdvisorySalary: £110,000 – £130,000 + car allowance + excellent benefitsLocation: Remote – London / Birmingham / Central EuropeAbout the Role Trinity House Group is partnering exclusively with a FTSE-listed business to appoint a Senior Manager – Accounting & Advisory into their International Finance Function. This is a newly created, high-impact position at the heart of a growing Accounting & Advisory team.What You'll Be Doing\n\n • Ensuring international financial outputs are aligned with Group policy under IFRS and US GAAP, while fielding technical queries from across Operations, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury and Group Reporting\n, • Translating complex accounting challenges into practical, compliant solutions in partnership with regional finance teams\n, • Supporting M&A activity end-to-end — from structuring and due diligence through to integration and reporting — working closely with Strategy & Development and Tax\n, • Overseeing group reporting, local statutory audits and the ongoing streamlining of reporting processes across divisions\n, • Leading external audit coordination alongside Internal Control, Risk and Finance; driving system-based monitoring of reporting deadlines\n, • Pioneering process improvements, delivering training and shaping policy — building strong relationships across diverse functions and regions\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n, • Deep IFRS expertise; US GAAP exposure is a strong advantage\n, • A sharp, independent thinker who can research, analyse and resolve complex technical accounting issues\n, • Excellent communication skills — able to distil complexity for any audience, from regional finance teams to C-suite\n, • Commercial mindset with a practical, solutions-first approach\n, • Outstanding stakeholder management and the ability to build trust quickly at senior level\n, • Highly organised, self-driven and comfortable operating in ambiguity\nYour Background\n\n, • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)\n, • Solid grounding in financial accounting, IFRS and ideally US GAAP\n, • Hands-on experience with acquisition and divestment accounting\n, • Proven ability to influence international, senior-level stakeholders\n, • Confident writing technical accounting memos and adapting your style to your audience\n, • A genuine big-picture thinker\nThe Package\n\n, • £110,000 – £130,000 base salary (DOE)\n, • Car allowance\n, • Bonus\n, • Pension\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Death in Service\n, • Flexible hybrid working\n, • High-calibre, collaborative team\n, • Strong internal progression\n

ISCA Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Group Financial Controller for a rapidly expanding and ambitious manufacturing group. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-profile opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of Group reporting, drive financial excellence, and play a key role in the next phase of growth. \n This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be a trusted business partner to the CEO, CFO and Commercial FD, helping to shape strategy, strengthen controls, integrate acquisitions, and build a scalable finance function capable of supporting an increasingly dynamic group structure. \n This role offers significant long-term career potential and is suited to an ambitious qualified accountant looking to step into a broader leadership position. \n Group Financial Controller - The Role: \n As Group Financial Controller, you will lead all aspects of Group financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence across multiple businesses. Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing the preparation and delivery of Group Interim and Annual Financial Reports.\n, • Undertaking the Group consolidation process for management accounts and Group statutory accounts.\n, • Supporting operating companies through year-end close and audit readiness.\n, • Managing relationships with external auditors to ensure efficient and effective audits.\n, • Preparing subsidiary statutory accounts.\n, • Driving the implementation and optimisation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).\n, • Ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards and reporting requirements.\n, • Working closely with newly acquired businesses and the Group FD to accelerate integration and financial maturity.\n, • Identifying financial performance variances and recommending improvement initiatives.\n, • Developing robust, scalable financial controls, systems and processes across the Group.\n, • Supporting the commercial FD with technically upskilling of finance teams across multiple entities.\n, • Supporting the CFO on acquisition integration, tax planning, R&D tax credits, banking, cash management and company secretarial matters.\n\n Group Financial Controller – The Rewards: \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Group where finance plays a central role in driving business performance and growth. The successful candidate will have significant scope to broaden their responsibilities and progress into a larger leadership role as the business continues to expand. \n Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 \n Benefits: Bonus up to 25%, Pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, PMI, life assurance \n Location: Home-based, with regular travel to London and Group locations across the UK \n \n Group Financial Controller - About You: \n\n • Technically excellent qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)\n, • Strong accounting expertise with commercial acumen, leadership capability and a genuine passion for continuous improvement.\n, • Recent audit experience gained in both UK SME and listed/quoted environments.\n, • Strong knowledge of Group reporting, consolidations and statutory accounting.\n, • Manufacturing sector experience is highly desirable.\n, • Exposure of businesses with revenues up to £10m and workforces of up to 100 employees.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.\n, • Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks.\n, • Detail-oriented, commercially minded you’ll be able to translate financial data into business insight.\n, • Hands-on and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.\n, • Confident and clear communicator with the ability to build rapport at all levels from finance teams to senior stakeholders.\n, • Inquisitive and proactive – continually seeking better ways of working.\n\n Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something exciting! \n We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. \n For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment. \n \n **Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. \n We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future. \n _ \n Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. \n Isca Recritment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West and beyond.

Finance ManagerWednesbury£48,000 Negotiable DOEPermanent - On site \n The RoleWe are seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the day to-day finance function and support the senior leadership team in driving businessperformance.This role is ideal for an experienced Finance Manager looking to step into a broaderposition within an SME environment, with exposure to strategic decision-making andoperational leadership. You will report directly to the Board and work closely withstakeholders across the business.Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day finance function across the business Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, VAT, and banking Maintain accurate and timely financial records Ensure strong financial controls and compliance are in place Prepare monthly management accounts, including KPI reporting Analyse financial performance and provide insight to senior leadership Support key stakeholders with financial analysis and decision-making Present financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes Support year-end audit and liaise with external auditors Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Continuously improve finance processes and controls Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting Monitor working capital and optimise cash management Support relationships with banks and external partnersExperience & Qualifications Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Qualified by Experience Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role Background in an SME environment desirable Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and reportingSkills & Attributes Strong financial and commercial acumen Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset Strong systems skills (experience with Sage 200 or similar desirable) \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Start your career with one of the UK’s leading accountancy networks \n UHY is a growing and successful international network of accountancy firms spanning 95 countries, with the UK group being a top 25 firm with over 20 offices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. \n Our Birmingham office, established in 1989, is located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, just a short walk from the city centre and the Jewellery Quarter train station. \n Our partners in Birmingham are supported by professional and support team members, with specialist teams spanning all areas of audit, accounting, tax, VAT, corporate finance and business advisory services. \n Helping you prosper is our purpose. It drives all that we do at UHY and our ethos is to always put people first. We have a collaborative, friendly, and forward-thinking environment in our Birmingham office. \n We are now inviting applications for our Graduate Accountant and Auditor positions as part of our 2026 graduate intake. \n What we are looking for \n We are looking for graduates who want to work for an ambitious firm who can demonstrate the following: \n Essential \n\n • Strong A-level results\n, • Achieved or predicted 2:1 or higher at degree level\n, • Full UK driving licence\n\n Desired \n\n • Preferably studying a mathematical, scientific, or numerically-focused discipline\n, • Confident communicator who enjoys engaging with clients and colleagues\n, • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail\n, • Ability to work effectively to deadlines as part of a team\n, • Flexible mindset to work across a variety of sectors\n, • Motivated both as a team contributor and independent worker\n, • Willingness to get involved in social events\n, • Ambition to progress within UHY\n\n Why join UHY Birmingham \n A Competitive and Supportive Start \n\n • Competitive salary, reviewed regularly to reflect experience and performance\n, • Fully funded, face-to-face professional training to ensure you pass your exams and qualify as an accountant\n, • Specialist in-house training designed to accelerate your exam success and professional growth\n, • A clear pathway for progression, as outlined in The Rise and Rise of the Graduate Accountant (available on our website)\n, • Contribution into auto enrolment pension scheme\n\n Diverse Client Exposure from Day One \n Our client portfolio spans both the private and public sectors, offering exceptional variety and hands-on experience. You’ll work with: \n\n • Family and owner-managed businesses from start-ups to established enterprises\n, • Charity and not-for-profit organisations\n, • UK companies with international subsidiaries\n, • NHS bodies and other healthcare organisations\n, • Multi-academy trusts and schools\n, • High-net-worth individuals and families\n, • Major consultancy assignments\n\n Health, Wellbeing & Team Culture \n We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing and helping you build strong relationships across the firm through: \n\n • A fully funded Simplyhealth wellbeing package covering healthcare, dental and other services\n, • Regular fully funded social events\n, • Team-arranged sporting events\n\n How to Apply \n Please attach your CV to the link provided.

My client is one of the fastest-growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is listed as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age. \n \n The firm provides tailored audit, accounting, payroll, taxation, and business advice across diverse sectors including academy schools, agriculture, landed estates, international, not-for-profit, property and development, and professional services. \n \n Purpose of the Role: \n \n To provide high-quality audit, accounting, and related client services to clients in the Corporate Services team and to contribute to the development of the practice under minimal supervision. \n \n Responsibilities: \n \n • Complete and supervise Audit assignments at a client site or remotely \n • To support partners and managers in the Corporate Department to deliver quality service to clients with compliance and planning matters. \n • Review and prepare client accounts, tax or VAT-based work from information supplied by clients to the required standards \n • Undertake remuneration planning exercises \n • Assist with higher-level, technical client audit, accounts, and taxation compliance work for corporate clients. \n • Identify points for Partner to raise with clients and to raise potential areas for additional services including added value services and advice \n • Finalise paperwork for dispatch to clients and HMRC in a timely manner meeting required deadlines and quality \n • Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information for their accounts, acting in a proactive way and ensuring attention to details and effective questioning of client \n • Monitor own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets, meeting these targets and exceeding where possible \n • Record your own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery \n • Support trainees by providing on-the-job coaching and supervision and review of trainee assignments \n • Attend courses that are appropriate to the job role \n • Use appropriate support networks to clarify knowledge on complex queries such as CCH or software vendors \n • Review and depending on the size of the assignment prepare client tax returns based on information supplied by the client, advise on tax payable and payment dates, and meet deadlines in line with the firm’s standards. \n • Assisting clients with accounts software and other queries as required. \n \n \n Requirements: \n \n • ACA or ACCA qualified / part qualified \n • Proven accounts experience within a practice environment \n • Good knowledge of all taxes \n • Knowledge of Accounting systems including, Xero and other software as required. Knowledge of their uses and benefits \n • In-depth accounts preparation knowledge \n • Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero \n \n Flexible working is available. \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. \n \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Associate Director – Private Equity Tax \n Location: Birmingham \n \n Overview \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading professional services firm recognised as one of the most prominent advisory businesses outside of the Big 4. The firm has built a strong reputation in the mid-market, combining deep technical expertise with a highly commercial, partner-led approach to client service. \n With a growing private equity client base and a clear strategic focus on transactions and funds, the team is expanding and looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director to play a key role in its continued growth. \n The firm is known for its collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, offering individuals the opportunity to take genuine ownership of client relationships, develop business, and progress more quickly than in more hierarchical environments. \n \n The Role \n As an Associate Director within the Private Equity Tax team, you will work closely with Partners and Directors on a broad range of advisory-led projects for private equity houses, portfolio companies and management teams. \n You will play a central role in delivering high-quality tax advice across the deal lifecycle, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior members of the team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Advising private equity funds and their portfolio companies on a range of complex corporate tax and transaction-related matters\n, • Supporting on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including structuring, due diligence and execution\n, • Advising on management incentive plans, exit planning, refinancing and restructuring projects\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and contributing to business development initiatives\n, • Leading the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial relevance\n, • Managing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their development and progression\n, • Collaborating with other service lines (e.g. deals, accounting advisory, audit) to deliver integrated solutions\n\n \n Why Join \n\n • Standout alternative to the Big 4 – A leading advisory firm with a strong market presence and reputation in the mid-market\n, • Entrepreneurial environment – Greater autonomy and faster progression opportunities\n, • High-quality client base – Exposure to leading private equity houses and dynamic, high-growth businesses\n, • Advisory-led role – A strong focus on transactions and value-add work rather than pure compliance\n, • Collaborative culture – A supportive, team-oriented environment with access to senior leadership\n, • Growth platform – A firm with ambitious expansion plans in private capital and transactions\n\n \n Candidate Profile \n\n • ACA and/or CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Strong corporate tax background, with demonstrable experience advising private equity clients or large corporate groups\n, • Experience working on transaction-related projects (e.g. due diligence, structuring, exits)\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice\n, • Proven ability to manage client relationships and develop business opportunities\n, • Experience leading projects and managing more junior team members\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n\n \n Career Opportunity \n This role offers a clear pathway toward Director and Partner, with the opportunity to play a visible role in shaping the growth of a high-performing private equity tax team in a key regional market.

Category Manager – European Transportation & Freight Payment \n \n Location: Kofem, Hungary or Kitts Green, UK \n \n Reports To: Director of Transportation & Outside Processing, Procurement Organization \n Position Overview \n \n We are seeking a Category Manager – European Transportation & Freight Payment to join our Global Transportation Team. This role is responsible for developing and executing the European transportation strategy while driving operational excellence across transportation and freight payment activities. \n The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical, process-oriented, and highly collaborative, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex business challenges. Success in this position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering solutions that improve transparency, optimize processes, ensure compliance, reduce costs, and enhance service levels for both internal and external stakeholders. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Strategic Category Management \n\n • Manage transportation category spend across European locations (Kofem – Hungary, Kitts Green – UK, Hannover – Germany).\n, • Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions.\n, • Support site transportation teams with competitive bidding processes and sourcing events.\n, • Oversee transportation activities across all modes, including Truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, and Rail, as well as related services such as warehousing and transloading.\n, • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure high performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness.\n, • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate business risk.\n, • Provide market intelligence and transportation cost forecasts to support budgeting and strategic planning.\n, • Collaborate with global category managers on sourcing initiatives and negotiations involving European suppliers.\n\n \n Transportation Mode Optimization \n\n • Partner with stakeholders to evaluate transportation modes across shipping lanes, facilities, and customer routes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service through optimal mode and equipment selection.\n\n \n Freight Payment Leadership \n\n • Lead the Freight Payment Team in managing the accounts payable process for European freight operations, ensuring efficient support for internal and external stakeholders.\n, • Oversee carrier freight invoice processing to ensure timely and accurate payments.\n, • Ensure compliance with contractual agreements by identifying and resolving discrepancies related to rates and accessorial charges.\n, • Analyze recurring invoice variances to determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.\n, • Drive continuous improvement in freight audit and payment processes, strengthening internal controls to improve accuracy and reduce risk.\n, • Maintain proactive communication with carriers to ensure timely receipt of freight invoices and supporting documentation, while resolving outstanding payment issues.\n, • Monitor workloads across data entry and audit teams to ensure efficient processing.\n, • Develop and maintain process documentation and establish KPIs to measure performance, compliance, and operational transparency.\n\n \n Additional Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver procurement objectives for assigned categories, including cost savings, innovation, quality improvements, and supplier performance.\n, • Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver best total value.\n, • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen workshops and Working Capital/Inventory optimization projects.\n, • Drive measurable improvements in transportation costs, supplier performance, and overall transportation service effectiveness.\n\n \n Basic Qualifications \n\n • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.\n, • Minimum of three years of experience in transportation category management.\n, • Proactive, results-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.\n, • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities.\n, • Fluency in English.\n\n \n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • International work experience and strong intercultural competence.\n, • MBA or PMP certification.\n, • Demonstrated leadership experience within complex transportation organizations.\n, • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).\n, • Knowledge of the Hungarian language is an advantage.\n, • Strong financial and commercial acumen.\n, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.\n, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.\n, • Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.\n\n \n Travel Requirements \n\n • Approximately 25% travel, primarily within Europe, with occasional international travel.\n\n

\n About KPMG India\n KPMG, headquartered in London, is a global network of professional services and one of the Big Four accounting firms, alongside Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst & Young. KPMG India operates across various domains, offering audit, tax, and advisory services. About the Role\n KPMG India is currently looking to hire a Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) Analyst/Executive to join their Noida office. This role involves conducting detailed background checks and risk assessments on counterparties. Eligibility Criteria\n \n • \n 0–3 years of experience in due diligence, KYC, or secondary research \n • \n Good understanding of financial databases and strong analytical thinking \n • \n Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal \n Key Responsibilities\n \n • \n Carry out counterparty due diligence, including background checks, litigation history, and adverse media screening \n • \n Use research platforms such as Factiva, LexisNexis, Bloomberg, and other open sources for in-depth analysis \n • \n Interpret and compile findings into detailed risk reports \n Location:\n Noida How to Apply\n Interested candidates can send their CVs to poorvisingh@kpmg.com \n For updates on daily events and opportunities join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G9BdBkj5clZDqvTTd0tRv1 \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Accounts Assistant £28,000 - £33,000 Birmingham Company Profile Looking for more than just another account’s role? Join a highly regarded British manufacturing business where you'll become a key member of a supportive finance team. Offering genuine variety, autonomy, and the chance to make an impact, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a stable and respected organisation. What’s on Offer? Office Based 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays On-site Parking Staff Discount Scheme Early Finish Every Friday Annual Bonus Scheme Company Pension / Healthcare Package What will you do as an Accounts Assistant? End-to-end purchase ledge, including invoice processing, coding and approvals Maintain supplier accounts, resolve queries and reconcile supplier statements Cash flow reporting, month-end activities, accruals and aged creditors Ensure accurate coding across nominal, departmental and project cost centres Support credit control activities, including customer statements and payment allocations Assist with VAT returns, audit preparation and stock takes What do you need as an Accounts Assistant? Previous experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance processes AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (desirable) Excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively Job ID: 11126

About the Business An opportunity to be a Commercial Management Accountant for an international company based in Birmingham, who offer hybrid working. This role provides the opportunity to develop your skills and is perfect for a qualified accountant in a recognised accountancy qualification, while paying £50,000 -£55,000. You’ll work within a supportive team with low staff turnover – a great environment to settle into a group with brilliant culture. You’ll work closely with the Finance Business Partner, providing an opportunity to gain valuable experience – ideal if you have the desire to progress onto a similar position. Main Duties: As a Commercial Management Accountant, your main duties include: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Take ownership of producing the monthly Management Information Pack for Board review and distribution. Support the preparation of rolling monthly forecasts and the annual budgeting process, including providing detailed analysis where required. Communicate effectively with the line manager, highlighting any risks and opportunities identified. Drive profitability and continuous improvement by reviewing, analysing, and challenging existing processes and practices. Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring audit sign-off is achieved in line with Birmingham Airport deadlines. Liaise with external stakeholders to resolve any financial queries. Maintain and update financial models as required. Provide support and relevant information for the annual audit process. Partner with non-financial managers to support wider business financial understanding and decision-making. Support Finance Business Partners with investment appraisals and business case analysis. Complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner. Raise commercial and ad-hoc invoices as requested by Finance Business Partners. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the role as required. Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid with 3 days in the Birmingham based office. The business is proud of its supportive culture and there is a low staff turnover – the company really looks after its employees. You’ll report into the Lead Finance Business Partner – a good chance to gain valuable experience. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA Experience in a management accounting role, including month-end close and reporting. Strong Excel skills, with experience or interest in Power Apps and data visualisation tools to support automation and insight. Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Proactive in driving process improvements and using technology to enhance efficiency. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Degree educated (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical discipline is a bonus but not essential. Why Join the business Hybrid working arrangement A chance to gain valuable experience working directly with the Lead Finance Business Partner Supportive team The business has low staff turnover – they really look after their employees A chance to join an internationally recognised logistics company About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL73099

Finance Systems Manager\n\nContract type: Permanent\nHours: 37.5 / week\n\nSalary: circa £83,000 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Birmingham (B2 5DB)\n\nWFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week\n\nFlexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.\n\nReports to: Head of Finance\nDeadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.\n\nRole Summary:\nLCCC is at the heart of the UK’s transition to Net Zero, administering government-backed low carbon energy schemes that are transforming the energy landscape. The Finance Systems Manager reports to the Head of Finance and Procurement and plays a pivotable role in ensuring our finance function has the technology, automation and audit-ready controlled processes to support that mission - leading the development of LCCC’s finance technology across Finance Operations, Scheme Settlements and Procurement.\n\nThe Finance Systems Manager acts as the bridge between the Finance & Procurement department and LCCC’s Technology Hub, representing Finance’s requirements in all technology and system decisions. The role requires a strong blend of finance expertise, technical capability, and stakeholder influence—engaging credibly with finance colleagues, IT teams and system vendors. It also requires close collaboration with wider LCCC teams and external delivery partners, including EMRS and Scheme Operations, to ensure alignment across schemes and the maintenance of robust financial controls and audit-ready processes.\n\nThe role provides direct line management of the Finance Process Specialist and any future roles within the finance systems team. The role also carries responsibility for governing AI adoption within Finance and ensuring all technology outputs meet audit and public body requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nThe key responsibilities of the role are outlined below, covering both LCCC and ESC. However, this is an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. As the size and number of different schemes continues to grow, the dynamic nature of the role may lead to further enhancements. LCCC recognises the evolving nature of the responsibilities and reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required.\n\nTeam leadership and development\n\n Line manage the Finance Process Specialist and any future roles, ensuring improvement projects are scoped correctly and delivered to time and quality.\n\n Provide day-to-day management, objective setting, performance oversight, and development support to direct reports, building technical capability across team members of varying ability.\n\n Lead change management activity for new system and process deployments, developing communication and training plans that bring finance colleagues of all technical abilities with them.\n\nFinance systems and ERP ownership\n\n Oversee review of the current ERP system (Sage X3) and consider future change or updates.\n\n Act as the Sage X3 (or future ERP system) Finance champion, including the administration role, ensuring the system is progressively removed from manual transactional processes in Scheme Settlements, Finance Operations and Procurement.\n\n Lead the finance workstream of LCCC’s future ERP migration — owning requirements gathering, controls mapping, UAT coordination, data migration validation, and finance-side user adoption.\n\n Act as the main point of contact with IT to cover the period of connectivity with the new settlement system and future systems.\n\n Represent Finance & Procurement as the authoritative voice in corporate technology forums and governance processes, translating finance and audit requirements into clear system specifications for IT and vendors.\n\n Ensure Finance technology development is in line with company direction and LCCC’s corporate technology strategy.\n\n Support the team with banking software and related financial system tools.\n\nProcess transformation and automation\n\n Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve efficiency in Scheme Settlements and Finance Operations.\n\n Lead process transformation projects from discovery and mapping to solution design, build, testing, and controlled handover, ensuring each automated solution includes validation, exception flagging, and audit trails.\n\n Implement workflows and integrations between finance systems and other business applications.\n\n Design automated outputs to be operable and updatable by finance staff without specialist technical knowledge, including clear guidance and self-checking for monthly, quarterly, and annual refresh cycles.\n\n Foster continuous improvement within the team, supporting colleagues of varying technical skills to adopt new tools and translating complex system logic into accessible, well-documented outputs.\n\nAI governance and adoption\n\n Evaluate and govern AI tool deployment in Finance, identifying where AI can improve efficiency, data quality, or reporting.\n\n * Ensure AI-assisted outputs are auditable, explainable, and comply with NAO and LCCC public body requirements. Keep informed on AI developments and advise the Head of Finance and Procurement on adoption strategy.\n\nData management and reporting\n\n Ensure data accuracy, integrity and security across all finance systems.\n\n Maintain data governance, access controls and retention policies across all finance systems, aligned with LCCC’s obligations.\n\n Lead Finance’s transition to a data warehouse or equivalent solution to improve reporting efficiency and functionality for Scheme Settlements, Finance Operations and Procurement.\n\n Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for financial analysis and decision-making.\n\n Serve as the team’s Power BI and Excel champion, setting standards for financial reporting and data visualisation.\n\nProject and vendor management\n\n Lead finance system implementation, upgrades, and migration projects, collaborating with IT, procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope.\n\nUser support and training\n\n Provide technical support and training to finance teams on system functionality.\n\n Act as the primary point of contact for system-related issues and enhancements\n\nSkills Knowledge and Expertise\n\nEssential:\n\n Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n\n Experience leading a Finance or Management Accounting team.\n\n Experience of process and data management including how technology can be deployed to deliver efficiency, effectiveness, and control to meet defined business requirements.\n\n Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences and communicate complex ideas in simplified terms.\n\n * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including cross-functional collaboration.\n\nSee full job descirption by clicking on apply, directing you to the job on our career site

Senior Client Accountant (Contract) Birmingham (On-site) £225 per day 3-6 Month Contract SF Recruitment are supporting a leading organisation in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Senior Client Accountant on an initial 3-6 month contract. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with strong accounting and stakeholder management experience to take ownership of client accounting activities across a property portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and first-class service delivery. What you'll be doing: - Managing client and property accounting activities across a varied portfolio - Producing financial reporting including P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations and supporting analysis - Managing service charge accounting, VAT and financial controls - Acting as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and provide insight - Supporting audit activity and ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs and processes - Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, controls and operational efficiency - Supporting and mentoring colleagues where required What we're looking for: - Experience within client accounting, property accounting or service charge accounting - Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting controls - Part-qualified / qualified (ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience - Confident communicator with experience managing stakeholders and deadlines - Strong Excel capability and experience using finance/property systems (Yardi, Qube, Tramps or similar advantageous) The details: - £225 day rate - On-site in Birmingham - Initial 3-6 month contract - Immediate / short notice candidates preferred If you'd like to hear more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation

Category Manager – European Transportation & Freight Payment ( Onsite) Location: Kitts Green Salary : £70,000 - £80,000 Contract: Permanent This role is responsible for shaping and executing the European transportation strategy while advancing transportation operations across multiple locations .The position requires an innovative, analytical, and process-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment .The successful candidate will deliver creative solutions that improve transparency, optimize processes, ensure compliance, and drive cost savings while strengthening service levels for stakeholders and customers . Key Responsibiliti esStrategic Category Manageme nt• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamic s.• Support plant transportation teams with competitive bid processes and sourcing event s.• Manage European transportation activities across all modes including Truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, and Rail, as well as related services such as warehousing and transloadin g.• Build and maintain strong relationships with key and transactional suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and cost efficienc y.• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms and mitigate operational and financial risk s.• Provide market-driven forecasts and insights to support budgeting and strategic plannin g.• Collaborate with global category managers on negotiations and sourcing initiatives involving European supplier s. Mode Optimizat ion• Partner with internal stakeholders to regularly evaluate transportation modes across lanes, sites, and customer rout es.• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance service through optimized mode and equipment selecti on.• Freight Payment Leaders hip• Lead the Freight Payment Team in managing the accounts payable process for European freight operatio ns.• Oversee carrier freight invoice processing to ensure accurate and timely payment disburseme nt.• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and proactively resolve discrepancies related to rates, surcharges, and accessorial charg es.• Analyze recurring variances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actio ns.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within freight audit and payment processes to increase accuracy and strengthen internal contro ls.• Maintain proactive communication with carriers to ensure timely receipt of freight invoices and supporting documentati on.• Monitor workloads across data entry and audit teams to maintain efficient and consistent processi ng.• Develop and maintain process documentation and establish KPIs to monitor performance and improve transparen cy.Additional Responsibilit ies• Deliver procurement targets including cost savings, innovation, quality, and supplier performance improvemen ts.• Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve best total value solutio ns.• Lead or support operational improvement initiatives such as Kaizen workshops and working capital or inventory projec ts.• Drive measurable improvements in cost savings, supplier performance, and transportation service optimizati on. Basic Qualificat ions• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logist ics.• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation category managem ent.• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across multiple organizational lev els.• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization capabilit ies.• Fluency in Engl ish.• Preferred Qualificat ions• International work experience and strong intercultural communication ski lls.• MBA or PMP certificat ion.• Experience leading initiatives within complex transportation organizati ons.• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (T MS).• Hungarian language knowledge is considered an advant age.• Strong financial and commercial acu men.• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPo int.• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making ski lls.• Strategic mindset with an innovative and solution-oriented appro ach.Travel Requirem ents• Approximately 25% travel, primarily within Europe, with occasional international tra vel.

The Assistant Head of Finance leads the organisation’s operational finance function, maintaining robust financial management, compliance, and value for money The postholder will support the Head of Finance and CEO in delivering the organisation’s financial strategy whilst managing the day to day accounting activities. The remit of the role will include, but not be limited to: Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cash flow, budgets, and key performance indicators Provide insightful financial commentary to senior leadership and support the Board on financial operations and strategy Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and overpayments Maintain robust internal controls and strong governance frameworks Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records Support the annual audit process and preparation of statutory accounts Complete and submit regulatory returns (including FFR, SDR, and others as required) Lead the annual budgeting process across the organisation Develop and maintain financial models, including scenario planning and analysis Oversee transactional finance functions, including banking, payroll, and payments * Contribute to the development of five-year business plans and financial forecasts This is a hands on role in an SME organisation that requires front line accounting skills on a day to day basis. You will oversee a small team, possess strong Excel skills and ideally have utilised Sage accounting packages. Hybrid working is in place with 2 – 3 days per week required onsite. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin

We are recruiting for an Audit Senior to join the expanding team of a successful and growing accountancy firm. The ideal candidate will be a qualified, client focussed auditor with previous experience of leading audit assignments from planning to completion.Along with a competitive salary, depending upon experience, the successful candidate will receive an attractive, comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working. This is a supportive firm that is growing, and this is a good opportunity to be a part of future growth.As Audit Senior your responsibilities will include:Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensure audit files contain all necessary documentation, properly organised in the appropriate sectionsAnalyse accounting data from client records, providing insights and recommendationsOversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, audit methodology, and risk management requirementsBuild and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients and address client queries promptly and professionallyIdentify and understand client needs, offering tailored solutions and executing them effectivelyMentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high-quality workCollaborate with team members to deliver accurate and timely client files and auditsDeliver client work in adherence to legal and statutory requirementsPrepare and review client documents, including accounts, tax filings, PAYE, and VAT submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliancePlan workloads effectively to meet deadlines and prepare work for sign-offWe welcome applications for this Audit Senior role from individuals that can satisfy the following:Be a qualified ACCA/ACA exceptional part qualified candidates will be consideredPrevious audit experience gained within an accountancy practice environmentExcellent organisational and time management skills and keen attention to detailExperience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on siteDependable, professional, and self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaborativelyGood general IT skills and knowledge of accounting and audit softwareExcellent communication skillsSubmit your CV for this Audit Senior roleUnfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship , either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.TPBN1_UKTJ

We're looking for a Finance Manager to own our financial close, balance sheet control, and statutory reporting, while leading a small finance team. This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with a strong audit track record and a sharp eye for the detail that keeps a balance sheet clean. You'll have real ownership over a core part of finance, with scope to drive improvements rather than just maintain the status quo. Key Requirements Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with strong financial accounting experience Track record managing statutory accounts and external audits Experience managing or supervising finance team members Sharp attention to detail and comfort working under deadline pressure A genuine interest in improving how finance works, not just keeping the lights on Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly financial close process and own the integrity of the general ledger Manage statutory reporting and act as primary contact for the year-end audit Lead a team of five across management accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, including coaching and performance management Own group reporting submissions and act as liaison with group finance and treasury Drive process improvement and automation across finance workflowsAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Category Manager – European Transportation & Freight Payment Location: Kofem, Hungary or Kitts Green, UK Reports To: Director of Transportation & Outside Processing, Procurement Organization Position Overview We are seeking a Category Manager – European Transportation & Freight Payment to join our Global Transportation Team. This role is responsible for developing and executing the European transportation strategy while driving operational excellence across transportation and freight payment activities. The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical, process-oriented, and highly collaborative, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for solving complex business challenges. Success in this position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering solutions that improve transparency, optimize processes, ensure compliance, reduce costs, and enhance service levels for both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Strategic Category Management • Manage transportation category spend across European locations (Kofem – Hungary, Kitts Green – UK, Hannover – Germany)., • Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions., • Support site transportation teams with competitive bidding processes and sourcing events., • Oversee transportation activities across all modes, including Truckload, LTL, Small Parcel, Ocean, Air, and Rail, as well as related services such as warehousing and transloading., • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure high performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness., • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate business risk., • Provide market intelligence and transportation cost forecasts to support budgeting and strategic planning., • Collaborate with global category managers on sourcing initiatives and negotiations involving European suppliers. Transportation Mode Optimization • Partner with stakeholders to evaluate transportation modes across shipping lanes, facilities, and customer routes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service through optimal mode and equipment selection. Freight Payment Leadership • Lead the Freight Payment Team in managing the accounts payable process for European freight operations, ensuring efficient support for internal and external stakeholders., • Oversee carrier freight invoice processing to ensure timely and accurate payments., • Ensure compliance with contractual agreements by identifying and resolving discrepancies related to rates and accessorial charges., • Analyze recurring invoice variances to determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions., • Drive continuous improvement in freight audit and payment processes, strengthening internal controls to improve accuracy and reduce risk., • Maintain proactive communication with carriers to ensure timely receipt of freight invoices and supporting documentation, while resolving outstanding payment issues., • Monitor workloads across data entry and audit teams to ensure efficient processing., • Develop and maintain process documentation and establish KPIs to measure performance, compliance, and operational transparency. Additional Responsibilities • Deliver procurement objectives for assigned categories, including cost savings, innovation, quality improvements, and supplier performance., • Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver best total value., • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen workshops and Working Capital/Inventory optimization projects., • Drive measurable improvements in transportation costs, supplier performance, and overall transportation service effectiveness. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field., • Minimum of three years of experience in transportation category management., • Proactive, results-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels., • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities., • Fluency in English. Preferred Qualifications • International work experience and strong intercultural competence., • MBA or PMP certification., • Demonstrated leadership experience within complex transportation organizations., • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)., • Knowledge of the Hungarian language is an advantage., • Strong financial and commercial acumen., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills., • Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Travel Requirements • Approximately 25% travel, primarily within Europe, with occasional international travel.

Interim Group Accountant Birmingham 6 month contract £66,582 – £77,368pa We are seeking an experienced Interim Group Accountant to lead the production of consolidated group accounts, strengthen financial governance, and support high‑quality statutory reporting. This is a senior, technically focused assignment ideal for someone with strong consolidation experience and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, multi‑entity environment. The Role As Interim Group Accountant, you will take ownership of: Group consolidation across multiple entities, ensuring alignment of accounting policies and reporting standards Intercompany eliminations, balance reviews, and reconciliation of group‑level adjustments Delivery of monthly consolidated accounts, annual statutory reporting, and audit‑ready working papers Oversight of goodwill, fair‑value adjustments, and non‑controlling interest calculations Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance with IFRS/FRS 102 and Group Accounting Manual requirements Providing expert technical accounting advice to senior finance leaders Supporting and mentoring the Financial Accounting team during a period of transition What You’ll Bring Strong technical accounting background, ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA Proven experience producing consolidated group accounts in a complex large organisation Excellent understanding of IFRS/FRS 102, acquisition accounting, and group reporting standards * Ability to work at pace, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high‑quality outputs