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Hays Senior Finance are working with a growing multi-site retail business who are recruiting a commercially minded, qualified accountant to join their retail team as a Finance Business Partner / Commercial Analyst. In this role, you will bridge the gap between financial data and strategic operations, driving profitability through analytics, pricing strategies, and promotional evaluations. About the Role \n\n • Core Purpose: Translate complex financial datasets into actionable commercial strategies for retail operations.\n, • Impact: Directly influence revenue by optimising pricing structures and measuring promotional ROI.\n, • Collaboration: Partner closely with regional managers, marketing teams, and senior executives.\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Business Partnering: Deliver financial insights to non-finance stakeholders to improve site performance.\n, • Commercial Analysis: Evaluate pricing elasticity and the performance of marketing promotions.\n, • Management Accounting: Oversee month-end reporting, variance analysis, and multi-site cost controls.\n, • Data & Reporting: Build and maintain interactive dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning cycles for retail store networks.\n\n What We Are Looking For \n\n • Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA\n, • Background: Proven track record in management accounting, ideally within a multi-site retail, hospitality, or consumer goods environment.\n, • Technical Skills: Advanced Excel capabilities (vlookups, index/match, macros) or proficiency in Power BI for data visualisation.\n, • Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated as a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Accountant or Commercial Analyst with experience of optimising margins. Specific exposure to pricing and promotional analysis is a strong advantage.\n, • Communication: Ability to present financial data clearly to cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.\n\n 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. \n 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

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing business based near Chester to recruit a commercially minded Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director you will lead the finance function and play a pivotal role in driving operational performance.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical capability, practical leadership experience and proven exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) governance, controls and internal audit requirements.Responsibilities include:Manage and review the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK operating entity.Support consolidation activities ensuring accuracy and alignment with group reporting standards.Prepare variance analysis, cost reviews and performance insights for senior management.Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with UK GAAP and internal policies.Maintain hands-on oversight of transactional finance activities.Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.Work with operational teams to gather data, challenge assumptions and ensure realistic financial planning.Assist in integrating financial forecasts from international operations into group financial models.Support product costing, margin analysis and inventory valuation.Assist with stock reconciliations, work-in-progress reviews and production cost tracking.Assist in aligning accounting practices, controls, financial systems and reporting disciplines between the UK business and the wider international group.Support integration activities, including data migration, process mapping and internal controls development.Support internal and external audit requirements, including SOX control testing, audit evidence preparation, remediation tracking and timely resolution of control observations.Skills & Experience Required:Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).Experience in manufacturing finance.Working knowledge of US GAAP, group reporting requirements and SOX control expectations.Extensive exposure to operating within a Sarbanes-Oxley governance and control environment, including internal audit interaction and control remediation.Confident working with large datasets, ERP systems and Excel.Experience working across multiple sites or international teams.Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysBonus schemePensionFree parkingTPBN1_UKTJ

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing UK-based organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join the team on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. Based in Chester, you will work a hybrid model with just 1 day per week in the office. Fully remote candidates will also be considered. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced qualified accountant with a strong project and transformation background, particularly around ERP systems and legal entity restructuring. • Circa £80,000, • 9-12 month Fixed-Term Contract, • Hybrid working (1 day per week in Chester office), • Fully remote considered, • Opportunity to play a key role in a significant finance transformation programme, • Support the post-implementation optimisation and embedding of NetSuite across the business., • Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and system utilisation., • Lead and support a project to hive up multiple legal entities, driving reporting efficiencies and simplification across the group structure., • Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal and external advisors throughout the project lifecycle., • Ensure the accurate migration, alignment and reporting of financial information across entities., • Support the development of enhanced management reporting and business insights., • Assist senior finance leadership with project reporting, analysis and key decision-making., • Drive best practice across financial controls, governance and reporting processes., • Manage stakeholders across the business to ensure successful project delivery. Finance Director / CFO Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified. • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant., • Previous experience of Netsuite is absolutely essential, • Proven experience in project accounting, finance transformation or change environments., • Experience supporting legal entity restructuring, hive-up projects or group simplification initiatives., • Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting processes., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels., • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities., • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and deliver to tight project deadlines., • Experience working with external advisers and cross-functional project teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation and make a lasting impact #J-18808-Ljbffr

Near Chester Manufacturing Private Equity Backed An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to join an established, market-leading manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development. Financially strong and private equity backed, the business has significant growth ambitions, including international expansion and potential acquisitions. Alongside this, there is a focus on professionalising systems, processes, controls and reporting to ensure the right infrastructure is in place for future growth. The company has an excellent reputation, strong customer and supplier relationships, high levels of repeat business and a loyal workforce with exceptionally low staff turnover. This is a broad, hands-on Financial Controller role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function while becoming increasingly involved in the wider running and development of the business. You will take responsibility for: • Monthly management accounts and multi-company consolidation, • P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, • Forecasting and rolling 13-week cash flows, • Board packs and weekly management information, • Balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, • WIP, order reporting and manufacturing/project accounting, • VAT compliance and problem solving, • Audit preparation and management, • Financial and commercial analysis, • Improving month-end, systems, processes and controls This is also a hands-on role. The transactional environment is relatively low volume, but you will be comfortable rolling your sleeves up across purchase and sales ledger, payment runs, credit control, bank reconciliations and payroll when required. A key attraction of the opportunity is the breadth of exposure available. You will work closely with senior management and become involved in: • Commercial and operational projects, • Budgeting, forecasting and business planning, • Systems and process improvement, • Potential acquisitions and due diligence, • HR oversight, policies and employment contracts, • Commercial contracts, governance and compliance, • Supporting the infrastructure required for UK and international growth You must be a CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified accountant. We are looking for a genuine self-starter and natural problem solver who combines strong financial fundamentals with commercial curiosity. You will ideally have strong management accounting and forecasting experience, be confident across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, and have good Excel, VAT and financial control knowledge. You will be equally comfortable getting into the detail and looking at the bigger picture, with an appetite to learn and become increasingly involved in the wider business. Manufacturing, engineering or project-based experience would be advantageous. Private equity experience would be useful but is not essential. This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, established business with an excellent reputation and culture, while gaining the exposure that comes with an ambitious private equity-backed growth journey. You will work with a highly supportive manager who genuinely enjoys coaching and developing people, with real scope to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility and progress as the business grows. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site retail business. The business has a proud heritage and a strong reputation for serving customers across the UK. Having undergone significant transformation in recent years, it has returned to sustainable profitability and is now entering the next phase of its growth. This is not a traditional Finance Director position. Whilst exceptional financial leadership remains the foundation, the successful individual will become one of the Managing Director's closest business partners, helping shape strategy, improve operational performance and take the business to the next level. This is a high-profile appointment with genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance. Beyond finance, you will work alongside the Managing Director as a trusted adviser and problem solver, taking ownership of key business initiatives and helping drive operational improvements across the wider business. This is a role for someone who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance remit and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governance, • Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectives, • Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC), • Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planning, • Providing commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making, • Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functions, • Supporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the business, • Presenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholders, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performance We are looking for an exceptional Finance Director who combines first-class technical finance capability with strong commercial judgement and the credibility to operate as a genuine business partner. You will: • Be a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer business, • Have an outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capital, • Be commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions, • Be capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where required, • Have the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholdersBe resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environment, • Enjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problems, • Be someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing Director, • A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a recognised multi-site retail business, • True number one finance role with significant influence across the organisation, • Direct partnership with the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadership, • Opportunity to broaden your remit beyond finance and play a key role in the overall direction of the business, • A highly visible leadership role with real autonomy and accountability Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ACCOUNTS SENIOR CHESTER (HYBRID) UP TO £55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Accounts Senior on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop. The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues. THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE • Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients, • Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients, • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, • Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion, • Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts, • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, • Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations, • Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries, • Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning, • Providing clear commentary on financial performance, • Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds, • Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues, • Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required, • Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team, • Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues, • Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently, • Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards, • Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignments THE PERSON • Be ACA or ACCA qualified, • Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice, • Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients, • Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns, • Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns, • Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders, • Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients, • Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, • Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines, • Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility, • Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience, • Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, • Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficial TO APPLY This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accounts Senior to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Otto James Consulting is working on an exclusive retained assignment with a growing International Tech firm based in Cheshire/n /n /n /n We have been engaged in a search and selection process to secure our client the best Financial Accountant to take the position of Senior Financi

Senior Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and strategic oversight for a major infrastructure workstream, driving financial control, reporting, and decision-making. Requires a qualified accountant with 10+ years experience in construction/infrastructure.

Management Accountant - Supply Chain & Logistics | Cheshire | On-site | Permanent + Fantastic Benefits | Long term career growth opportunity Ready to make your numbers matter? We're working with a high-profile, fast-paced UK business seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its Supply Chain & Logistics Finance team. This is more than a month-end role. You'll work closely with operational teams and 3PL providers, using financial insight to understand cost drivers, challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. It's a large, complex operation with genuine long-term career opportunities for someone who wants to develop and make an impact. The role Prepare management accounts, forecasts, budgets and insightful variance analysis Build strong relationships across Supply Chain, Logistics and Head Office Partner with operational teams and multiple 3PLs to understand performance and cost drivers Identify efficiencies, savings and process improvements Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls Analyse large volumes of data and turn it into clear, actionable insight Support inter-departmental transfers, projects and wider Finance initiativesWhat you'll bring ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified Strong management accounting and commercial experience Supply Chain / Logistics experience advantageous, not essential Commercially curious with the confidence to challenge and ask why? Strong communication skills and able to explain Finance to non-finance teams Process improvement mindset and high level of accountability Advanced Excel and confident working with large data setsWhat's on offer? £50,000-£60,000 + benefits Permanent, full-time role Cheshire Head Office | On-site Healthcare & cashback plans Retail & partner discounts Subsidised restaurant & Costa Mental, physical & financial wellbeing support Excellent long-term development and progression opportunitiesIf you want to be closer to the commercial operation, influence decisions and see the impact of your Finance work, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you can genuinely make your numbers matter. BBBH37459

Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant £52,000 | Chester | Full-time, Permanent | Manufacturing Are you a commercially minded accountant who enjoys getting out of the spreadsheets and into the operation? We are looking for a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant to join a specialist manufacturing business in Cheshire. This is a hands-on, onsite role based directly on the shop floor, working closely with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to make sure stock, costs, processes and financial data all stack up. What will you be doing? • Take ownership of inventory accuracy, reconciliation and control across raw materials, WIP and finished goods. • Analyse production consumption, BOMs, yields, variances and standard costs. • Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and find practical solutions. • Work alongside Operations to ensure processes and procedures are being followed and improve them where they aren't. • Ensure inventory movements, purchasing, production and sales transactions are accurately reflected in the ERP system. • Develop better controls, reporting and processes to reduce recurring issues. • Support the Site Controller with accurate manufacturing finance information and reporting. • Act as the link between Finance and Operations, turning complex data into clear, actionable information. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is technical, analytical and commercially pragmatic, with the confidence to challenge processes and get to the bottom of problems. You will ideally have: • Experience in inventory, cost accounting or plant finance within a manufacturing environment. • Strong understanding of BOMs, production costs, stock movements, yields and manufacturing variances. • Experience working with an ERP system - Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience would be highly desirable. • Advanced Excel and strong data/reporting skills. • A qualification or part-qualification in accountancy, or significant relevant manufacturing finance experience. • Excellent problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in how things work on the shop floor. This is not an FMCG environment - we are particularly interested in candidates from chemicals, engineering, automotive, aerospace, specialist materials or other complex manufacturing sectors. The opportunity This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to be close to the operation, have real influence over processes and controls, and play a key role in improving how a manufacturing site manages its inventory and costs. If you are someone who naturally asks Why are we doing it this way?, enjoys finding the answer and then putting a better process in place, we would like to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

Finance Director | Multi-site Retail | Cheshire | £140,000 - £170,000 + car + bonus The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site retail business. The business has a proud heritage and a strong reputation for serving customers across the UK. Having undergone significant transformation in recent years, it has returned to sustainable profitability and is now entering the next phase of its growth. This is not a traditional Finance Director position. Whilst exceptional financial leadership remains the foundation, the successful individual will become one of the Managing Director's closest business partners, helping shape strategy, improve operational performance and take the business to the next level. This is a high-profile appointment with genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. The Role As Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance. Beyond finance, you will work alongside the Managing Director as a trusted adviser and problem solver, taking ownership of key business initiatives and helping drive operational improvements across the wider business. This is a role for someone who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance remit and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governance Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectives Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC) Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planning Providing commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functions Supporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the business Presenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholders Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performance The Person We are looking for an exceptional Finance Director who combines first-class technical finance capability with strong commercial judgement and the credibility to operate as a genuine business partner. You will: Be a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer business Have an outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capital Be commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions Be capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where required Have the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholders Be resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environment Enjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problems Be someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing Director Why Join A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a recognised multi-site retail business True number one finance role with significant influence across the organisation Direct partnership with the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadership Opportunity to broaden your remit beyond finance and play a key role in the overall direction of the business A highly visible leadership role with real autonomy and accountability Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BH36034

Tax Manager Hybrid Working | 35 Hours per Week | £41.21 per Hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Tax Manager to join a leading international organisation on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tax professional to take ownership of direct tax compliance and reporting activities across a portfolio of European markets while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking tax function. The Role As Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing direct tax reporting and compliance requirements across multiple European jurisdictions. Acting as a key tax subject matter expert, you will provide guidance to internal stakeholders whilst liaising with external advisers and global tax teams to ensure compliance and best practice. You will also play an important role in driving process improvements, supporting standardisation initiatives, and leveraging tax technology to enhance efficiency and minimise risk. Key Responsibilities Preparation and submission of US tax reporting, including quarterly current and deferred tax provisions, tax contingencies, and forecasting. Managing annual transfer pricing documentation, including financial analysis and coordination with commercial teams and external advisers. Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns in partnership with external advisers. Calculation and submission of corporate income tax payments. Liaison with tax authorities and external auditors as required. Preparation of annual tax disclosures for statutory financial statements. Monitoring changes in tax legislation and communicating impacts to relevant stakeholders. Providing tax advice and support on business projects and compliance matters. Supporting outsourcing strategies and management of third-party tax service providers. Driving continuous improvement, risk management, standardisation, automation, and tax technology initiatives. Providing support to wider European markets when required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Qualified Accountant and/or Chartered Tax Adviser status. Significant experience in corporate tax compliance gained within practice or a multinational corporate environment. Strong knowledge of direct tax compliance and reporting requirements. Understanding of accounting provisions, statutory audits, and financial statement disclosures. Experience working with European tax jurisdictions. Knowledge of indirect taxes would be advantageous. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Fluency in English. What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £41.21 per hour Hybrid working arrangement 35-hour working week Opportunity to work within a global organisation Exposure to international tax matters and large-scale projects Collaborative and supportive working environmentIf you are an experienced tax professional looking for your next challenge within a dynamic international business, we'd like to hear from you. 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. 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

Assistant Management Accountant £42,000 | Chester | On-site | Permanent Join a growing manufacturing business in a brand-new role. Due to continued growth and an increasingly busy site we are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the finance team and support the Senior Management Accountant. This is a newly created position offering excellent exposure across management accounting, manufacturing finance, inventory and financial reporting, with plenty of opportunity to develop as the business continues to grow. What will you be doing? • Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting • Assisting with month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations • Supporting inventory and manufacturing accounting, including stock reconciliations and variances • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis • Supporting audit, VAT and wider financial control activities • Working closely with production, procurement and operational teams • Helping improve finance processes as the business continues to grow What are we looking for? • Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, with good exposure to bookkeeping and month-end processes. • Ideally, AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA, but this isn't essential. The business will support professional study for the right person. • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP • Good understanding of double-entry accounting and reconciliations • Excellent attention to detail and organisation • The confidence to work with both finance and non-finance teams • Ideally, experience within manufacturing, engineering or another stock-based environment What's on offer? • Brand-new role created due to business growth • Full study support towards ACCA/CIMA • Broad exposure to manufacturing and management accounting • Opportunity to develop alongside an experienced Senior Management Accountant • A growing business with genuine scope for progression If you're looking for a role where you can develop your management accounting experience and play a key part in a growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

ACCOUNTS SENIOR CHESTER (HYBRID) UP TO £55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Accounts Senior on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop. The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues. THE ACCOUNTS SENIOR ROLE Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts Preparing and reviewing VAT returns Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning Providing clear commentary on financial performance Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignmentsTHE PERSON Be ACA or ACCA qualified Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficialTO APPLY This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accounts Senior to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Senior Finance Business Partner – Treasury & Development | Cheshire/Hybrid | £55,000 | Permanent | 37 hours We’re recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner for a well-established North West housing provider, supporting some of the organisation’s most strategically important areas across Treasury, Development and Business Planning. This is a broad role combining hands-on financial management with forward-looking analysis and business partnering. You’ll work closely with operational and senior colleagues, providing financial insight and challenge while helping shape longer-term plans and investment decisions. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll take a lead role across: Budgeting, forecasting and business planning, including financial modelling and scenario analysis. Treasury reporting, cash flow forecasting and supporting funding decisions for major development schemes. Loan covenant monitoring, lender returns and regulatory metrics. Treasury and development inputs into the organisation’s long-term Business Plan, including stress testing. Reviewing development cash flows, appraisals and scheme performance, working closely with Development colleagues. Preparing development budgets and forecasts and providing financial challenge around new proposals. Leading on the Development Fixed Asset and Grants Register, ensuring accurate integration with the wider housing fixed asset register. Month-end and year-end reporting and supporting Board and senior leadership reporting. Leading and developing members of the finance team. The role has real breadth, with exposure to both day-to-day financial performance and the longer-term funding and development decisions that underpin the organisation’s plans. About You You’ll be a qualified or part-qualified accountant – CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent – with strong business partnering skills and, importantly, experience within social housing. We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring: Social housing treasury experience, including cash flow, funding, covenants and regulatory returns. Experience of development finance, development cash flows or appraisals. Strong budgeting, forecasting and longer-term business planning skills. Financial modelling and scenario/stress-testing experience. An understanding of capitalisation and fixed assets. Strong communication skills and the confidence to provide constructive challenge to senior and non-finance colleagues. A proactive, commercial and collaborative approach. You don’t necessarily need to have done every element of the role, but you will need a strong grounding in social housing finance and treasury, ideally combined with either development or business planning experience. Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional month-end FBP role. You’ll be close to treasury, funding, development and long-term business planning, giving you exposure to the bigger financial decisions affecting the organisation while still remaining hands-on and connected to operational teams. If you’re working within social housing finance and looking for a broader Senior FBP role with genuine exposure to treasury, development and strategic planning, we’d love to hear from you

Based on the outskirts of Chester, this subsidiary are part of a global business operating across several territories. Employing over 50,000 people, the group specialise across varying areas of the construction sector, with this particular division managing national frameworks across infrastructure management. Instrumental in delivering a quality service and finished projects across the UK and overseas, the organisation hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding employees, and are able to offer excellent career potential. Due to impressive company growth, the business are searching for an Assistant Management Accountant to join one of the largest divisions in a newly established role. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you shall work collaboratively with others in the finance team to manage the day to day financial transactions and month end routine. Benefits: Hybrid – in the office 3 days Flexible working policy Core hours 9am – 3pm Competitive salary, life assurance and enhanced pension contributions. Your New Role As Assistant Accountant: As Assistant Accountant, You will support the Senior Finance Manager in the accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts, while providing valuable financial support to the Commercial and Operational teams. You shall play a pivotal role in ensuring financial information is accurate, risks and opportunities are identified early, and the business has the insight it needs to make informed commercial decisions. As Assistant Management Accountant you shall focus on financial reporting, providing further analysis and financial control, whilst working closely with Commercial Managers. Within this role you shall have the opportunity to contribute to improving finance processes and reporting, with genuine progression towards a Management Accountant position for the right candidate. Duties: • Support the month-end close process, including the preparation of journals, reconciliations, management accounts, P&L reporting and variance analysis. - Provide clear and meaningful financial commentary, investigating variances and challenging unusual transactions where appropriate. - Partner closely with Commercial Managers and operational teams to ensure WIP is accurately captured and reported, valuations are correctly reflected, and costs/payments are recorded accurately. - Support the review and processing of subcontract payments - Support budgeting and forecasting activities, maintain strong financial governance and compliance with Group policies. - Build strong relationships across Finance, Commercial and Operational teams, providing proactive financial support and insight to non financial heads. - Assist in the improvements across financial processes and reporting. - Production of accurate financial analysis and reporting, enabling commercial decision-making. Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply: The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years in a similar role where duties are varied and you have had exposure to accounting in a complex business environment. AAT Qualified, or part ACA/CIMA/ACCA you shall have had exposure supporting month-end processes and management accounting, and also ideally have operated within a similar business as experience of WIP, contract accounting and handling subcontractor payments is particularly important for this role. Salary And Reward On Offer: With a competitive salary, life assurance and enhanced pension, this role shall come with a number of advantages. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CHESTER (HYBRID) UP TO £55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A fast-growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint a qualified Senior Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a varied, client-facing role involving responsibility for a portfolio consisting primarily of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will prepare statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns while providing clients with practical financial guidance as their businesses develop. The position would suit an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with at least three years' accountancy practice experience who can manage client assignments, maintain strong relationships with business owners and support junior colleagues. THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT ROLE Managing a portfolio of SME and start-up clients Acting as the principal day-to-day contact for clients Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Managing accounts assignments from initial records through to completion Preparing corporation tax computations and company tax returns Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts Preparing and reviewing VAT returns Reviewing bookkeeping records and balance-sheet reconciliations Identifying and resolving errors, discrepancies and accounting queries Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning Providing clear commentary on financial performance Explaining financial information to business owners from non-finance backgrounds Identifying potential accounting, tax and commercial issues Liaising with HMRC and external advisers when required Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to less experienced colleagues Monitoring client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently Maintaining accurate working papers in accordance with the practice's quality standards Supporting managers and partners with advisory projects and complex assignmentsTHE PERSON Be ACA or ACCA qualified Have at least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice Have experience managing or supporting a portfolio of SME and start-up clients Be experienced in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns Have experience producing management accounts and VAT returns Be confident communicating directly with business owners and senior stakeholders Be able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance clients Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Be organised and able to manage competing client deadlines Have experience reviewing junior colleagues' work or be comfortable taking on this responsibility Be commercially aware, proactive and interested in developing broader advisory experience Have experience using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage Knowledge of accounts production and tax software would be beneficialTO APPLY This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Senior Accountant to manage a varied portfolio of growing businesses while developing their client advisory experience within a supportive accountancy practice. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant £52,000 | Chester | Full-time, Permanent | Manufacturing Are you a commercially minded accountant who enjoys getting out of the spreadsheets and into the operation? We are looking for a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant to join a specialist manufacturing business in Cheshire. This is a hands-on, onsite role based directly on the shop floor, working closely with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to make sure stock, costs, processes and financial data all stack up. What will you be doing? Take ownership of inventory accuracy, reconciliation and control across raw materials, WIP and finished goods. Analyse production consumption, BOMs, yields, variances and standard costs. Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and find practical solutions. Work alongside Operations to ensure processes and procedures are being followed and improve them where they aren't. Ensure inventory movements, purchasing, production and sales transactions are accurately reflected in the ERP system. Develop better controls, reporting and processes to reduce recurring issues. Support the Site Controller with accurate manufacturing finance information and reporting. Act as the link between Finance and Operations, turning complex data into clear, actionable information. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is technical, analytical and commercially pragmatic, with the confidence to challenge processes and get to the bottom of problems. You will ideally have: Experience in inventory, cost accounting or plant finance within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of BOMs, production costs, stock movements, yields and manufacturing variances. Experience working with an ERP system - Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience would be highly desirable. Advanced Excel and strong data/reporting skills. A qualification or part-qualification in accountancy, or significant relevant manufacturing finance experience. Excellent problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in how things work on the shop floor. This is not an FMCG environment - we are particularly interested in candidates from chemicals, engineering, automotive, aerospace, specialist materials or other complex manufacturing sectors. The opportunity This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to be close to the operation, have real influence over processes and controls, and play a key role in improving how a manufacturing site manages its inventory and costs. If you are someone who naturally asks Why are we doing it this way?, enjoys finding the answer and then putting a better process in place, we would like to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. TPBN1_UKTJ

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