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Interim Management Accountant | Hybrid /Manchester | Housing Sector | Interim Contract\n\nWe are supporting a reputable housing organisation to appoint an Interim Management Accountant to support their finance team during a busy period. This is a hands-on role working closely with budget holders across key service areas, delivering accurate and insightful financial information.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProduce monthly management accounts across multiple cost centres\n\t\nPrepare and post accruals and prepayments\n\t\nReview financial performance and variances with budget holders\n\t\nSupport the delivery of full-year forecasts and financial planning\n\t\nProvide clear and concise commentary for the Statement of Comprehensive Income\n\t\nComplete monthly balance sheet reconciliations\n\t\nSupport VAT preparation\n\nAbout You\n\nPart-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)\n\t\nProven experience within the housing sector (ideally)\n\t\nStrong management accounting background with the ability to work independently\n\t\nConfident communicator with experience working with non-finance stakeholders\n\t\nAdvanced Excel skills\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nIf you’re an experienced Management Accountant with housing sector knowledge and available at short notice, we’d love to hear from you.\n\t\nImmediate start with a supportive finance team

New exclusive Project Quantity Surveyor position in Manchester\n\nPosition: Quantity Surveyor\n\t\nSalary: £60,000 -70,000 (dependant upon experience)\n\t\nSector: Main contractor\n\t\nLocation: Manchester, Cheshire\n\t\nRequired start date: May / June 2026\n\t\nPosted: 1st April 2026\n\nThis contractor is a central Manchester construction company that is very well established and deliver a range of projects across the Manchester and Liverpool.\n\nProjects typically range in value from £1.5 - £12 million with a repeat client base.\n\nThe Quantity Surveyor role:\n\nManaging commercial activities on a range of construction projects.\n\t\nProcurement and placing subcontractor orders.\n\t\nPricing variations, preparation of valuations, negotiating and ongoing final accounting for contractor and client accounts.\n\t\nCash flows and cost reporting.\n\t\nAttending site meetings and client meetings.\n\nAbout you:\n\nProven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.\n\t\nQualified to a degree level or equivalent.\n\t\nStrong commercial, negotiation and reporting skills.\n\nWhat is on offer\n\nA competitive salary and package.\n\t\nWorking with a well established stable contractor within a supportive experienced team.\n\t\nWorking locally within the central Kent area.\n\nHow to apply\n\nPlease apply with your CV and brief project summary demonstrating your experience. If you don’t feel this role is the one for you we currently have several Quantity Surveyor roles on which might be right. Please contact Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers Maidstone branch for further information

Quantity Surveyor – Manchester – Civils/Water Projects – up to £65,000 My client are a Tier one civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: • Water, • Transport, • Built environment, • Energy The Role The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments. Projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. Key Responsibilities Reporting • Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place, • Carry out cost management, including forecasting, • Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans External relationships • Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified, • Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions, • Build and maintain good client relationships, • Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting, • Prepare applications for payment Internal relationships • Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams, • Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery, and ensure that both are kept in line with the target, • Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and their management of them Key Measures and Targets • Accurate monthly forecasting, • Ability to challenge resources and costs, • Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar About you • Previous experience in the construction industry, • HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, • Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law, • Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations.

Senior Finance Business Partner required for a highly acquisitive manufacturing SME in North Manchester. Your new company Your new company is a well established global organisation, recognised for its long term stability, strong growth and commitment to continuous improvement. Due to a number of successful acquisitions they're now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join the team. Your new role In your new role you will be acting as the finance partner for site leadership, providing insight, challenge and clear analysis while translating operational performance into meaningful financial outcomes. It will support decisions across production, engineering, quality and supply chain, reviewing production performance, variances and cost drivers. The position will lead site budgeting, forecasting and month end insight, as well as support product costing, standard cost updates and inventory control. It will also require working with Shared Services to ensure accurate data, aligned processes and smooth reporting, while serving as the escalation point for any site specific finance queries.What you'll need to succeed To succeed you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and require strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a fast paced environment, and a proactive, collaborative working style with the confidence to challenge and influence. It also involves a passion for developing people and building a high performance culture, experience leading controls, audits, and financial reporting in a complex environment, and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and operational excellence. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits and 15% bonus. You will join an entrepreneurial SME with huge growth plans over the coming years. You’ll join a supportive and forward thinking organisation that values development, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on site performance while growing your own skills and career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4781637

PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to Join their Commercial team on a permanent basis. This role with be project and site based, with their office based in Manchester and projects across the North West.\n\nQuantity Surveyor Roles and Responsibilities\n\nProvision of accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit levels to inform Group reporting\nCost management and project forecasting\nDrafting and updating a monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans\nResponsibility for subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial accounting\nEffectively manage contract and subcontract agreements, primarily IChemE and NEC forms\nAbility to interrogate and challenge records, reports and cost data\nMitigate commercial risk, identify and realise commercial opportunities\nWork with the wider project team to forecast predicted expenditure and cash recovery to ensure that both are in line with business unit expectationQuantity Surveyor Requirements\n\nBSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course\nNEC Contract experience is Essential\nDemonstrable experience in monthly forecasting and cost analysis\nPrevious experience in the construction industry\nExcellent communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office\nValid driving licenceQuantity Surveyor Benefits\n\nSalary - £45,000 - £60,000 DOE\nBased in Manchester, North West\nCompany Car or Car Allowance\n25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days\nCompany pension\nLife Assurance\nPrivate MedicalIf you are interested in this Quantity Surveyor role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions

SAP Finance Functional Consultant. Key SAP Financial Accounting modules such as the General Ledger; Accounts Receivables; Accounts Payables; and Asset Accounting. Key SAP Controlling modules such as Cost Centre Accounting; Profit Centre Accounting; CO-PA; Allocations; Product Costing.

A top telecommunications provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner - Costs for a 12-month FTC.This role entails driving cost transparency and aiding strategic decision-making across the organization.The successful candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and

Quantity Surveyor – Manchester – Civils/Water Projects – up to £65,000 My client are a Tier one civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: • Water • Transport • Built environment • Energy The Role The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support to project teams, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They will liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments. Projects are varied in value, complexity, and duration, from established frameworks to individual bespoke projects. With projects varying from £200k to £10m+, you will be essential in driving efficiencies within the scope of work, driving cost efficiency and providing a high standard of commercial analysis. Key Responsibilities Reporting • Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place • Carry out cost management, including forecasting • Update the monthly CVR, cost and commercial plans External relationships • Help ensure that any main contracts entered into have terms and conditions that are appropriate, with commercial risks identified • Ensure that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions • Build and maintain good client relationships • Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting • Prepare applications for payment Internal relationships • Contribute towards effective interaction between the Commercial Team and the operational site teams • Work with site management to forecast predicted spend and cash recovery, and ensure that both are kept in line with the target • Share best practices with others and be proactive in advising site teams on costs and their management of them Key Measures and Targets • Accurate monthly forecasting • Ability to challenge resources and costs • Maintain deadlines in line with the monthly commercial calendar About you • Previous experience in the construction industry • HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying • Familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law • Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates, and accruals calculations

The world is yours with Meli Joining Meli is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family. It means knowing that you have started one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration will always accompany you. Do you dare to be the owner of your professional career in an inspiring world? Hotel: Manchester (M15) will be the main base, with travel to Liverpool (L3) and Newcastle (NE1). Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the employer. Salary: Negotiable DOE + 10% annual variable bonus scheme Scope: Operations centre Reports to : Business Partner Department : Administration Mission : Responsible for the implementation of the Administration and Dry Storage processes for a group of hotels (non-centralised processes). Ensures the correct functioning and compliance with procedures in the assigned business units, implementing the tasks delegated by the Business Partner in the Operations Centre. Strategy: Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures for the Administration and Dry Storage areas in the assigned hotels. Detects and transmits any needs and opportunities in hotels under their responsibility to the Business Partner Provides support to the OC Business Partner, analysing relevant information (financial or otherwise) and advising the Hotel Manager and others responsible for operational departments in the assigned hotels. Transfers any incidents in administration and dry storage services in the business units to the Business Partner. Participates in the process of opening or disaffiliating business units within their OC. Budget/Close of accounts: Reviews with the assigned business units the budget guidelines to resolve any doubts. Participates in the preparation of the budget for the assigned hotels. Monitors the budget for the assigned hotels and reports any relevant deviation or incident to the Business Partner. Participates in the definition of corrective measures and monitors compliance with them. Carries out local processes for the close of accounts in assigned hotels. Analyses and reports any deviation compared to forecasts to the Business Partner. Participates in the preparation of forecasts for operational departments in the assigned hotels together with the Hotel Manager. Control: Applies and ensures compliance with the Hotel Administration and Accounting rules, processes and procedures in the assigned hotels. Assists with the internal audits in the assigned hotels. Coordinates cash control activities, checking the general status of administrative processes. For hotels not served by MHS, sends a monthly summary of the hotels cash control registers to the BP Coordinates cost control duties, analysing and optimising them in the assigned hotels. Corporate/Financial: At the request of the Business Partner, they may prepare or assist in the preparation of reports for hotel owners/joint ventures Transactional: In hotels that receive a centralised Credit Management service from Hotel Services, he/she is informed about the amount pending payment, the service received and compliance with SLAs. In other hotels, monitors the payment collection process implemented in the Operations Centre to ensure request for payment and collection within the defined deadlines in order to reduce the average collection period and avoid non-payments In hotels that receive a centralised service from MHS, reports any incidents to the Business Partner Supervises the posting of movements in accounts made in the assigned business units. Identifies and proposes improvements that optimise efficiency in the workplace General stores: Ensures the implementation of processes and tools in the General Stores and leverages synergies between the business units. Join our Company! Your Benefits include: A competitive salary and incentives Excellent discounts through our global My Melia Reward programme for you, your family and friends A health cash plan to claim money back and access lots of ways to support your physical and mental wellbeing Perkbox, with access to 1000s of deals and discounts Complimentary gym access to support your physical wellbeing (some restrictions at peak times) Lots of opportunities to develop and progress as part of our global family Melia Hotels International Training and learning academy through eMelia, with the opportunity to learn up to 12 different languages to support your growth! An array of diversity, inclusion, and social events and activities creating opportunities to celebrate, as "We're Social!" is one of our values Complimentary meals on duty Because belonging to the great Meli family is being VIP You will enjoy My MeliRewards which is the exclusive loyalty programme for our employees with exclusive benefits and advantages. In addition, enjoy the My MeliBenefits programme: with flexible remuneration, exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services, active and healthy lifestyles, and charitable initiatives. Be as proud to belong to Meli as we are of you. At Meli we are all VIP Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meli an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want. Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meli an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, age, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company. TPBN1_UKCT

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development. About Us We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity. The Role This role leads the site Finance function, providing robust financial control, accurate and timely reporting, and full compliance with statutory, Group and internal audit requirements. You are accountable for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial data produced by the site—including the complete monthly close, submission and explanation of results. Main Duties & Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting Own the full financial close and production of accurate monthly management and statutory reporting for the site; ensure explanations and variance analysis are timely and insightful. Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with Group accounting, SOX requirements, reporting and control policies (incl. FMP/Internal Audit standards); uphold data quality, integrity and audit readiness at all times. Manage and continuously improve costing systems and methodologies; annually review costing assumptions (e.g., in Navision) against actuals to ensure costs are controlled and profit is maximised. Ensure cash and working capital discipline, including effective debt control and cash?flow optimisation. Oversee end?to?end payroll collation at site and complete final review prior to submission to UK Payroll; ensure alignment with HMRC requirements. Evaluate capital expenditure proposals prior to Board submission; track approved projects through to completion, controlling budgets, recording all costs and issuing clear progress updates. Lead the preparation and submission of non?financial/social, sustainability and other regulatory returns required for internal and external stakeholders. Manage stock integrity and reconciliations (e.g., Navision ↔ SAP), ensuring accurate valuation and complete period?end reconciliation. Act as lead contact for insurance claims/queries; compile annual data to support premium calculations. Process urgent and ad?hoc payments in line with policy and delegated authorities. Safeguard legal and regulatory compliance; coordinate effectively with external auditors, internal audit and legal advisers. Team Leadership & Operations Management Lead, mentor and develop the site Finance team; set individual objectives, monitor performance, and address training needs to maintain high capability and cover for all critical processes. Shape ways of working that balance compliance and efficiency; standardise processes, documentation and controls across Finance activities. Promote and champion cost control and value?for?money across all functions; provide regular cost centre reviews and challenge to drive improvement. Serve as the site’s primary contact for IT and IT compliance; triage Helpdesk issues, track resolution and ensure systems operate accurately and efficiently. Act as the site GDPR champion with Group guidance—implement, monitor and continuously improve data?privacy processes; organise training and raise awareness. Oversee facilities/service contracts entered into at the site, ensuring commercial and compliance standards are met. Participate in Health & Safety (H&S) audits, projects and committee meetings; support environmental initiatives and the site’s annual environmental review. What We Offer Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities 24/7 confidential support for you and your family Flexible working options and family-friendly policies Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer) Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together. Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job

Development & Treasury Assistant Accountant Location: Hybrid home working / Didsbury / Manchester Salary: £32,508 increasing to £33,192 after 6 months Full Time / 35 hours per week / Permanent About Us Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance team for a Development & Treasury Assistant Accountant. Reporting directly to the Senior Development Accountant the role will assist in the monitoring of the Development programme and its impact on the cashflow. Assist in the operation of the Treasury Management function and support the general accounting functions of the Investment Team. You will also have - Proven experience in a general finance operation. - Accounts and general ledger skills and be able to undertake routine accountancy work with the minimum of supervision - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Strong excel skills, with a knowledge of a range of functions and their application. Your main responsibilities would include: 1. Assist in the preparation of the fixed assets register and general ledger entries to ensure the accounting for all new properties is correctly recorded and componentised in the fixed asset register including related grant. 2. Prepare transaction files for upload into sequel including all GL transactions relating to housing cost and grant. 3. Liaise productively with budget holders to analyse results & consider actions to deliver effective budgetary control. 4. Prepare the accounting entries information for property sales and cost of sales. 5. Check intercompany recharges between DevCo, Plus and Trust and make appropriate transfers. 6. Provide information to the Operations team supporting the preparation on the monthly management accounts outlining performance and 7. Prepare monthly journals to post depreciation, amortisation and disposal entries onto the ledger. 8. Assist in the preparation of quarterly security trustee returns, ensuring consistency with the Assets and Liabilities Register. 9. Assist in the preparation of the property disposal schedule ensuring all properties and associated grant is correctly disposed of in the fixed asset register. 10. Support the Treasury Accountant in the recording and allocation of bank receipts and payments in a timely and appropriate manner. Match transactions to bank statements, updating cashbooks as appropriate. 11. Assist with the monthly Bank reconciliation and follow up any queries to resolve any unreconciled items. 12. Undertake any other duties laid down from time to time consistent with the grading of the post. Closing Date: 13 April 2026 Interview Date: W/C 20 April 2026 For an informal discussion about this role please contact Louise Pinder, Investment Manager Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates in date order. The Trust reserves the right to remove the job advert once vacate positions have been recruited. So please do not wait until the closing date to apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview

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