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Finance Manager | £50,000 - £60,000 | Halifax | Temp-to-Perm | Hybrid \n Take ownership of the finance function and bring structure to a growing, project-based business. \n Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys getting stuck in, solving problems and improving the way a business operates? \n We're partnering with a growing, projects-based business in Halifax that is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function and bring greater structure, accountability and control. \n This is not simply a BAU Finance Manager role. The business needs someone who can step in, understand what's happening, work through the backlog, establish better processes and become the key link between finance and the wider business. \n It's an opportunity for someone who enjoys having an impact and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Group MD, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation and work closely with the existing team to improve how the function operates. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Assessing the current finance function and identifying priorities\n, • Working through the existing backlog and bringing accounts up to date\n, • Establishing clear processes, responsibilities and deadlines\n, • Taking ownership of management accounts and transactional finance\n, • Reviewing P&L and balance sheet performance\n, • Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Overseeing payment allocations and accounts payable\n, • Bringing greater structure and accountability to the finance team\n, • Reviewing the current outsourcing arrangements and supporting the transition of work back in-house\n, • Acting as the link between finance and the wider operational business\n, • Identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical improvements\n, • Ensuring financial tasks are completed accurately and on time\n\n You'll need to be comfortable getting into the detail yourself rather than simply managing from a distance. \n What We're Looking For \n We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager who can take ownership and hit the ground running. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Strong experience across P&L, balance sheet and management accounts\n, • Excellent understanding of the full finance process\n, • Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and transactional finance\n, • Strong Xero experience\n, • Experience within a project-based, contracting or construction environment\n, • Understanding of WIP, cost of sales and project accounting\n, • Strong process improvement skills\n, • The confidence to challenge existing ways of working\n, • A hands-on, organised and proactive approach\n\n Construction or project-based experience would be particularly relevant, although direct experience within the company's specific industry isn't required. \n The Person \n Personality will be just as important as technical ability. \n The successful candidate will be someone who: \n\n • Is confident taking control of a finance function\n, • Can provide direction and accountability to an existing team\n, • Isn't afraid to challenge when something isn't working\n, • Enjoys fixing problems rather than working around them\n, • Can work independently and identify what needs doing\n, • Is comfortable operating in a fast-moving SME environment\n, • Wants to make a visible difference\n\n Why Join? \n This is an opportunity to have genuine ownership of a finance function and make a tangible difference to how the business operates. \n\n • High level of autonomy and visibility\n, • Direct exposure to the Group MD\n, • Opportunity to restructure and improve the finance function\n, • Significant scope for process improvement\n, • Project-based environment with plenty to get your teeth into\n, • Opportunity to help bring finance back in-house\n, • Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person\n, • Potential to shape the future finance team\n\n If you're an immediately available, hands-on Finance Manager who enjoys walking into a function, understanding what's going on and making it better, hit apply.

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: Accounts Assistant Finance Administrator Bookkeeper Payroll Assistant * Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £1,499, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation within the education sector based in Huddersfield. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality educational services and supporting positive outcomes for learners, the organisation plays a vital role within the local community and continues to invest in its people and resources. This role is ideally suited to a Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or an experienced finance professional seeking to further develop their management accounting skills within a purpose-driven and rewarding environment. Working as part of a supportive finance team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the production of management accounts, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and providing meaningful financial insight to support effective decision-making across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process across departments and cost centers Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances identified Preparing accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals Monitoring departmental expenditure against budgets and providing regular financial reports to budget holders Assisting with cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities Supporting the production of statutory and management reporting requirements Providing financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making Assisting with year-end processes and external audit requirements Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures Working closely with non-finance stakeholders to provide guidance and support on financial matters Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies This position offers excellent exposure to management accounting within a complex and varied organisation, providing opportunities to develop both technical and commercial finance skills. As your experience grows, you will have the chance to take on additional responsibilities and contribute to wider finance and business improvement projects. The successful candidate will ideally be studying towards a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA, although candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered. Previous experience within a management accounting, assistant management accounting, or similar finance role is essential. Experience within the education, public sector, not-for-profit, or wider service sector would be advantageous but is not essential. • In return, the organisation offers a supportive working environment, excellent work-life balance, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to an organisation that makes a meaningful difference within the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A Financial Director to join an acquisitive, private equity-backed construction group based in Halifax. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for leading the finance function, strengthening financial control and reporting, and providing the commercial insight required to support the Group's continued growth. The business is in an active phase of acquisition and expansion, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment and wants to play a key role in the next stage of the Group's development. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, creating a high-performing culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Own Group reporting, monthly consolidated management information and board/investor reporting. Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing clear analysis of performance, risks and opportunities. Take responsibility for cashflow, working capital and cash management, ensuring strong cash discipline across the Group. Maintain robust financial controls, governance, compliance and audit readiness. Oversee and improve finance systems, processes, reporting and data quality. Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to the senior leadership team, helping improve margins, cost control and cash conversion. Support the CFO and wider leadership team with acquisitions, due diligence, integration and investment decisions. Manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisers and other external stakeholders. Ensure accurate and timely consolidated accounts and financial reporting across the Group. Experience required ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience and a strong track record of progression into senior finance leadership. Proven Finance Director / Group Financial Controller / senior Head of Finance experience within a construction or long-term contract accounting environment. Good understanding of consolidations gained in practice or industry. Experience of acquisition accounting, M&A, due diligence and integration would be highly advantageous. Strong commercial understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, working capital and financial performance. Excellent reporting, analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to turn financial information into clear commercial insight. Strong leadership skills with the credibility to challenge operational and senior stakeholders. This is a high-profile Finance Director position within an acquisitive PE-backed group, offering the opportunity to work closely with the CFO and play a significant role in supporting future acquisitions and continued growth. If you are interested in this Financial Director opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Finance | Purchasing | Job Costing | Commercial Operations | Manufacturing Ready to move your career forwards with a fast-growing bespoke furniture manufacturing company rated no.1 in it’s class? Parker Howley & Co is a fast-growing Yorkshire manufacturer creating high-end bespoke furniture from our workshop in Mirfield. We've grown from around £1m to £3.5m turnover in just four years, supplying beautiful made-to-order furniture to private clients, interior designers and high-end developers. Now we're looking for a practical, hands-on Finance & Operations Coordinator to work directly with the owners and take ownership of a broad mix of finance, purchasing and day-to-day business operations. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys getting involved in a bit of everything. One day you might be working through payroll and cash flow, the next raising purchase orders, dealing with suppliers, coordinating a Health & Safety requirement or improving one of our spreadsheets and processes. For the right person, there's genuine scope to progress towards Director level and potentially own a stake in the business. Finance & Operations Coordinator £40,000 - Rising to £45,000 after probation Full Time | Permanent Finance: Management Accounts | Cash Flow | Budgets | Payroll | VAT | Job Costing Progression: Director-Level Potential | EMI Share Scheme Opportunity Please note: Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or consider candidates working under time-limited visas for this position. Own the Numbers. Understand the Operation. Help Us Grow. You'll take ownership of our day-to-day finance while getting close enough to the operation to understand what's really driving performance. From management accounts, cash flow and payroll through to job costing, purchasing, margins and suppliers, you'll give the owners clear visibility of the numbers that matter and help turn them into better commercial decisions. You'll also support the flow of work through the business, improving stock and purchasing, helping manage capacity and identifying better systems and processes as we scale. • Owning day-to-day finance including ledgers, credit control, monthly payroll, VAT and reconciliations, • Producing management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, budgets and commercial reporting, • Developing accurate job and product costing to understand true margins, • Managing purchasing, supplier relationships, pricing and negotiations, • Improving stock and materials control, • Supporting order scheduling, workshop capacity and delivery planning, • Identifying cost leakage, bottlenecks, remakes and process improvements, • Improving spreadsheets, systems and processes as the business grows, • Acting as the main contact for accountants, banks and insurers, • Supporting basic HR, Health & Safety and people administration when required You'll have practical, hands-on finance experience and be comfortable getting involved across the wider business. You may have an accounting or finance qualification such as AAT/ACCA or CIMA, or even be be part-qualified. You'll be commercially minded and comfortable operating in a growing SME where finance, purchasing and operations are closely connected. Experience supporting a business through a period of significant growth would be particularly valuable, ideally with an understanding of the financial controls, systems and operational processes needed to scale from around £3m towards £7-8m+ turnover. • Strong hands-on finance and management accounting experience, • Cash-flow, budgeting, payroll and financial control capability, • Job costing, product costing and margin analysis experience, • Purchasing and supplier management exposure, • Excellent spreadsheet skills, • An understanding of stock, materials and operational costs, • Experience improving systems and processes, • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and commercial judgement Experience within furniture, joinery, bathrooms, interiors, construction or another manufacturing / make-to-order environment would be particularly valuable. ERP, MRP or job-management system experience would be a bonus. Above all, you'll be hard-working, trustworthy, accurate and comfortable with change, with the ambition to take on more as the business grows. We're a small, successful business with ambitious plans, a close-knit team and a relaxed working environment built around honesty, integrity, quality and doing things properly. You'll work directly with the owners and have the autonomy to improve how the business operates, with decisions you can actually see making a difference. • £40,000 - Rising to £45,000 after probation, • Potential EMI share scheme after 12 months, • Genuine Director-level progression opportunity, • Company pension, • Flexible hours across a 40-hour working week, • Direct influence within a growing British manufacturing business Finance & Operations Coordinator, Accounts & Operations Coordinator, Finance Coordinator, Accounts Manager, Office & Finance Manager, Accounts & Office Manager, Senior Accounts Administrator, Company Accountant, Finance & Purchasing Coordinator, Business Operations Coordinator, Office Manager with Finance Responsibility. If you're looking to combine finance, purchasing and commercial operations and want the opportunity to grow alongside an ambitious manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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