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Financial Operations Manager I'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team. A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management. Key responsibilities: • Lead the Financial Operations team, • Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll, • Manage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting), • Support management accounts and financial reporting, • Monitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow), • Act as key contact for banking & treasury, • Manage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS), • Support audits and statutory reporting, • Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns, • Drive process improvements and efficiency What we're looking for: • Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience, • Strong background in transactional finance, • Proven team management experience, • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong systems and analytical skills, • Confident communicator with stakeholders, • Proactive, organised, and team-focused, • Education/public sector experience (desirable) This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact. If you're interested, feel free to message me or email Location: Manchester Salary: £42k to £47k Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Senior Management Accountant (6-Month FTC) | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, bonus and strong benefits package | Financial Services The Company This is a well-established UK-based financial services business supporting a large and diverse customer base through its credit and lending solutions. The business has a strong track record of grow... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Otto James Consulting is working on an exclusive retained assignment with a growing International Tech firm based in Manchester City Center. We have been engaged in a search and selection process to secure our client the best Financial Accountant to take the position of Senior Financial Reporting Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Review and approval of journal entries for EMEA/APAC... ZIPC1_UKTJ

\n\n Marks Sattin Executive Search is partnering with a PE-Backed Multisite Education business to appoint a commercially astute and strategic CFO. \n \nThis is a key leadership role, with responsibility for driving financial performance, supporting continued growth, and preparing the business for a successful exit, while also shaping its journey beyond that milestone. \n \nThe business requires a CFO who can confidently navigate a complex stakeholder environment. This includes regular engagement with the Board, private equity sponsors, lending banks, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure rigorous financial controls, robust reporting structures, and full compliance with both regulatory and transparency requirements, particularly those set by public sector partners. \n \nAs a central figure in the business's next stage of evolution, you will lead the finance function through a period of transformation and expansion. This includes day-to-day management of finance operations, delivering high-quality, timely reporting, and embedding strong KPIs, governance, and financial frameworks that support strategic decision-making and sustainable growth. \n \nUniquely the client would consider candidates stepping into their first standalone CFO role within a PE-backed environment, particularly those currently operating at Divisional Finance Director or Financial Controller level who bring the right blend of commercial insight, operational rigour, and leadership capability. \n \nThe Ideal candidates: \n\n\n\t • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA).\n\t, • Experience as a divisional Finance Director or Financial Controller in a PE-Backed ideally within the consumer services sector business or a business providing services to public sector partners.\n\t, • Proven expertise managing financial processes and building strong relationships with local authorities.\n\t, • Demonstrable transactional experience, including acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and successful private equity exits.\n\t, • Experience managing multi-site operations and complex stakeholder relationships.\n\t

When life gets tough, good relationships help us through. TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has supported people in the North of England for over 40 years. Our aim to ensure everyone within our community benefits from good emotional wellbeing, and the key to this is maintaining safe, healthy, and happy relationships. We’re entering an exciting phase of growth across the country and are looking for a Group Finance Director to join our Executive Leadership Team to contribute to the collective leadership of the TLC Group. The Role This role will lead the financial strategy and financial management of the TLC Group. You will: · Lead financial strategy to ensure sustainability and growth. · Advise the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on financial matters. · Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and financial planning. · Ensure strong governance, controls, and regulatory compliance. · Provide clear, high-quality financial reporting and Board assurance. · Lead audit, statutory reporting, and external auditor relationships. · Oversee financial systems and processes to support growth. · Lead financial due diligence for partnerships, mergers, and opportunities. · Lead and develop the finance team, promoting accountability, and transparency. About You We’re looking for a values-led, people-focused leader with sound judgement and strong operational experience. You’ll bring: · Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). · Significant senior finance leadership experience. · Strong expertise in financial strategy, planning, and governance. · Experience of Board reporting and working with senior stakeholders. · Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management. · Experience in financial modelling and supporting growth. · Proven ability to lead and develop high performing teams. · Strong analytical skills, including advanced excel capability. · Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. · Collaborative, values-led, and motivated by social impact. The Offer · Salary: £61,429 - £71,069 · 37 hours per week · Hybrid working, with time spent at TLC Group offices (various locations across England). · The opportunity to help lead a growing national service with strong group-level support. If you’re motivated by using your financial expertise to drive meaningful social impact, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is Thursday 14th May 2026 Interviews expected in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Work for a global leading, high-tech business Your new company A global leader in biotechnology is seeking a Cost Accountant to join the Global Operations Finance team in Wilmslow. The role supports the Finance Manager in ensuring accurate material and product costing, in line with established financial controls and procedures. Your new role In your new role, you will work closely with operations teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of SAP material master data, including product costing configurations, bills of materials and routings. You will coordinate the annual cost role process, supporting expected outcomes while maintaining strong internal control compliance. The position involves ensuring accurate costing of new products and providing financial input into business cases, alongside responsibility for month-end activities. You will oversee production order and rework cost control, validate and track continuous improvement initiatives against plan, and play an active role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. What you'll need to succeed You will have proven experience in product costing within a manufacturing environment, with exposure to SAP being advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, enabling the delivery of clear, concise reporting and effective collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage priorities confidently, and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the business. What you'll get in return In return, you’ll join a collaborative and high-performing finance environment within a global organisation, offering exposure to complex manufacturing operations and modern finance systems. The role provides opportunities to develop technical costing expertise, gain hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that have real business impact. You’ll receive up to £60,000 plus benefits. Hybrid working and 25 days holidays. 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 about your career. 4772312

Interim |12M FTC | £95,950 p.a. | Hybrid | Pension | Healthcare | 32 Days Holiday\nA Large Social Housing provider based in the North West is seeking an experienced interim to lead its treasury and financial planning functions to cover maternity leave. This is a key position to enable seamless strategic delivery. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for treasury management, long-term financial planning, and oversight of a significant development programme.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * Lead treasury strategy, cashflow management and funding relationships\n * Oversee financial planning, including long-term modelling, budgeting and forecasting\n * Provide financial oversight of the development / capital programme\n * Ensure robust financial models and performance reporting are in place\n * Partner with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making\n * Lead and develop a high-performing finance team\nKey Requirements:\n * Proven experience in a senior treasury and financial planning role\n * Strong background in financial modelling, forecasting and funding\n * Experience working with complex development programmes (e.g. housing, infrastructure or property)\n * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent\n * Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability\nDesirable:\n * Immediately available or on short notice\n * Experience within social housing\n * Exposure to long-term financial planning tools (e.g. BRIXX)\nThis is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact interim role, shaping financial strategy and supporting key organisational priorities.\nTo express interest, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Senior Management Accountant - £50,000 Hybrid role - Manchester Trafford Park - FMCG PLC Your new company One of Britain’s most recognised and largest manufacturing and multi‑production brands is searching for a skilled Management Accountant to join their high‑performing team in Manchester’s Trafford Park. This is a role for someone ready to take ownership and become the trusted expert for everything from day‑to‑day financial operations to month‑end and year‑end reporting. You’ll dive into performance metrics, account reconciliations, insightful management information, and the creation of meaningful P&Ls. You’ll also gain exposure to senior leaders across the business and work within a team that sets high standards and supports each other to achieve them. Your new role This position is far more than number‑crunching. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation, producing management accounts, managing cashflow, challenging budgets, supporting audits, and ensuring financial processes are robust and efficient. VAT returns, payment processing, accruals, and prepayments will be part of your rhythm, and you’ll keep a steady hand on internal audits, team performance, and statutory deadlines. Your ability to communicate clearly especially with non‑finance colleagues will be essential. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to ad‑hoc projects that shape the future of the finance function. What you'll need to succeed You’ll be a QBE, ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified accountant with strong Excel capability and solid management accounting skills. You’ll bring commercial awareness, stakeholder management experience, and a collaborative mindset. Management accounting should feel familiar, and you’ll thrive in a team environment where everyone pulls in the same direction. What you'll get in return A salary of £50,000, hybrid working with three days a week in the office, and genuine learning and development opportunities. If you’re passionate about making finance a driver of growth rather than a box‑ticking exercise, and you enjoy working with people who care about what they do, this role offers progression, stability, and a culture that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. 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 about your career. 4776181

An established organisation operating within the social infrastructure and property sector is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Lead to support a period of financial reset and stabilisation.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership role suited to a senior finance professional who is comfortable stepping into environments that require structure, credibility, and delivery at pace.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis assignment sits at a critical point for the organisation. The finance function has undergone significant change and now requires an experienced individual who can confidently establish robust financial controls, improve data integrity, and provide clear financial insight to senior stakeholders.\n\nYou will be given autonomy to rebuild and shape key financial processes, supported by an engaged executive team and strong external partners.\n\nThere is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent, should the interim period prove successful.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead day-to-day financial operations with a highly practical, detail-focused approach\nRe-establish core financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting frameworks\nOversee and develop a relatively new finance team, providing clear direction and assurance\nDeliver accurate management accounts, budgets, and forecasts\nSupport business planning, treasury management, and cashflow modelling\nProvide financial insight across rent, service charges, and scheme viability\nAct as a senior finance point of contact for external bodies, partners, and advisors\nEnsure compliance with relevant accounting standards and sector regulationsCandidate Profile\n\nFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)\nStrong experience within housing, property, or regulated asset-based organisations\nProven track record in stabilising or rebuilding finance functions\nComfortable working in ambiguous environments and creating clarity from complexity\nExperienced people manager able to coach and support developing teams\nStrong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and regulatory returns\nSystems-literate, with experience working in modern cloud-based finance platformsWhy This Role?\n\nHigh-impact interim assignment with strategic visibility\nOpportunity to genuinely shape how the finance function operates\nFinancially stable organisation with long-term backing\nStrong likelihood of long-term or permanent engagement for the right individualContract Details\n\nStart: Immediate / short notice preferred\nLocation: Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office)\nDuration: Interim (with potential to extend or convert)\nRate / Salary: Negotiable based on experience (Outside IR35)Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.\n\nBuilding Careers UK are specialist in Construction and Property recruitment. BCUK 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 Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website\n\nWe welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic

My client is looking to recruit an experienced Management Account to join their ever growing team.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n * Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Management Accounts\n\n * Finance partnering with Project Managers and Site Management teams,\n\n * Managing a Portfolio of Accounts\n\n * Preparing analysis as required for audit and tax purposes\n\n * Input of financial transactions into property accounting system\n\n * Preparing and submitting VAT returns\n\n * Daily bank reconciliations\n\n * Balance Sheet Reconciliations and analysis\n\n * Year End Accounts support\n\n * Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks as required\n\nSkills & Requirements:\n\n * Part Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA etc.)\n\n * Experience of preparing and posting month end journals\n\n * Experience of performing reconciliations\n\n * Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written\n\n * Good Microsoft Excel skills\n\n * Excellent time management and organisational skills\n\nThe Benefits:\n\n * On-site gym membership and parking\n\n * Career progression & opportunities\n\n * Additional company benefits\n\nOnly relevant candidates will be contacted

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

Senior Finance Analyst | Global SAP S4 HANA Implementation | £500 Daily Rate Outside Scope | Min. of 6 Months Your new company You’ll be joining a global organisation currently undergoing a major SAP S/4 HANA transformation programme to standardise processes and enhance financial management through the implementation of a new ERP system. This programme will impact thousands of employees worldwide and is designed to deliver real-time reporting and improved operational efficiency across the entire supply chain. With operations across multiple regions and a strong emphasis on modernising its core financial systems, the business is moving from ECC to S/4HANA as part of a wider strategic improvement initiative. This is a fast‑paced, complex environment where change, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central to how the finance function operates. Your new role As Senior Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting the deployment of strategic business improvements through a major transformation programme. Acting as a central point of expertise for the shift from ECC to S/4HANA, you will guide, shape and support accounting and reporting processes during design, testing and deployment phases. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams, helping build and refine finance processes, influence best‑practice system usage, collaborate with data teams on model transitions, and ensure consistency across documentation, training, and adoption materials. This role requires strong technical finance capability combined with the ability to work across programme workstreams and drive improvements. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as a subject‑matter expert across finance during design, testing and deployment phases., • Supporting the build and enhancement of general accounting and reporting processes., • Working with programme teams to maximise the use of standard SAP S/4HANA capabilities., • Collaborating with data teams to guide the transition between legacy and new data models., • Reviewing and contributing to cross‑functional documentation including testing, training and adoption materials., • Identifying improvement opportunities and presenting recommendations to ensure smooth system and process transition., • Strong accounting background (ACCA or CIMA qualified / part‑qualified)., • You must have proven experience supporting SAP transitions into S/4HANA., • Previous experience within a global finance function, ideally in a multinational environment., • Sound grounding in general accounting, reporting and process improvement., • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline., • A 6‑month assignment on a large‑scale, high‑profile transformation programme., • Competitive day rate up to £500 outside scope, • Hybrid working, • The opportunity to influence and shape future finance processes within a major global organisation.

Finance Systems Senior Accountant - Higher Education - FTC 14 Months – Up To £60k + Fantastic Benefits – MCR Your new company Leading Northwest University with a reputation for excellence and innovation across the globe. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance Systems, you will work closely with fellow systems team members, technical colleagues, and the wider University finance community to support the implementation, development, and ongoing enhancement of the Oracle Finance system and associated applications. You will play a key part in ensuring systems are configured, maintained, and optimised to support effective financial operations across the University.PLEASE NOTE, Oracle experience is preferred but candidates with recent experience of working extensively with SAP in a similar role will also be considered. This is a 14M FTC position. What you'll need to succeed • A fully qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/CIPFA/ACCA) with a broad overview of Finance and a background in large, complex organisations is essential., • Proven experience of working with Oracle Financials in a Systems role - actively involved with system functionality and delivering improvements alongside accounting duties., • Proven history of handling large volumes of data and data manipulation will be key in this role., • Ability to fix complex issues – experience of integration issues essential., • Hands-on - need to understand business requirements to drive system improvements and developments and translate to the technical team. 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 Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4768071

Group Reporting accountant global group £90,00-£95,000 Your new company A global, innovation led organisation operating across multiple international jurisdictions is seeking a highly skilled Group Reporting Accountant to join its high performing finance function. The business is known for its complex technical accounting environment, strong governance culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. With operations spanning multiple regions, this is an opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth and transformation. Your new role As Group Reporting Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and compliant consolidated financial reporting across the international group. You will take ownership of month end and year end processes, prepare statutory accounts, and ensure adherence to IFRS and other relevant reporting standards. You will support complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, foreign currency, intercompany eliminations, and acquisition related adjustments. Working closely with regional finance teams, you will drive consistency in reporting, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to ongoing improvements in group wide financial processes and systems. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence best practice across a global organisation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise and a deep understanding of IFRS. You will have experience working within a complex, mufti entity or international group environment and be confident managing consolidations, statutory reporting and technical accounting queries. Success in this role requires excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different regions. Experience gained in a listed, PE backed or fast growing organisation would be highly advantageous. What you'll get in return You will join a global organisation with a sophisticated finance environment and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. The role offers technical challenge, international scope and clear long term career progression. You will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working arrangements and a supportive culture that encourages development and continuous improvement. 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 about your career. 4769888

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

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a Manchester-based, PE-backed commercial property and construction group, which is growing rapidly due to large investments in acquisitions, with more planned as they head into 2026, to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a forward-thinking company and use state-of-the-art technology to stay ahead of the market, making them a truly exciting place to work.\n\nTheir finance team is expanding, as you'd expect with this kind of growth, which means there are real opportunities for progression and genuine headroom for ambitious talent to flourish. Based in high-spec, modern offices, the package on offer includes hybrid working, a market-leading bonus, an enhanced pension, among many other benefits. \n\nDue to growth they are looking to add a new Finance Manager into their projects team. \n\nWhat will you be doing? \n\nTo support/lead on the high volume of ad hoc transactions that occur around the business ranging from acquisitions, disposals, exit preparation, restructures and refinancing. The role reports to the Head of Project Accounting and involves working very closely with multiple stakeholders in the business including the wider Corporate Finance Team, Legal, Capital Markets, Property Accounting, Tax, FP&A, and Asset Management. \n\nLead on accounting for property acquisitions and disposals\nLead on accounting for annual and bi-annual property revaluation process\nBuild Excel models that address all accounting aspects of restructures/debt transactions/distributions through the corporate structures\nAdvising the wider accounting team on transactions (training, guidance and reviewing financial output for accuracy)\nCollaborating with financial and non-financial stakeholders to provide accounting advice and analysis to management on ad-hoc transactions\nParticipate in firmwide legal entity reporting projects and initiatives;\nInvestigate and resolve issues, responding to ad-hoc queries\nSupport the Head of Project Accounting, Head of Corporate Reporting and Group Financial Controller to manage the team's deliverables\nIdentifying opportunities for improvement in current financial processes and leading on projects to implement process enhancements What skills do we need? \n\nQualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)\n5+ years post qualified experience\nTrack record of working in a complex matrix organisation\nPrevious high exposure to group restructure and complex events\nPrevious exposure and understanding of financial statements, month-end, budgeting and cash flow forecasting. What's on offer? \n\nSalary of c. £70,000\nHybrid working, 3 days in the office\nPrivate medical cover\nBonus of up to 20%\nEnhanced pensionApply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley.\n\nTo apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions

National Transport - Temp Management Accountant – 3 Months – Up To £340 Per Day – Manchester Hybrid Your new company National transport organisation providing services across Northern England. Your new role As an experienced Management Accountant, you will provide an effective accounting and reporting service, partnering with relevant business areas and identifying opportunities for process improvement. To start ASAP. What you'll need to succeed • You must be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA) and a team player who can hit the ground running., • You will have extensive experience in management accounting, financial analysis and reporting., • You will be confident communicating with the wider business in a forward-facing role and experienced in stakeholder and supplier management., • Team management experience is beneficial, although there will be no direct reports in this role. 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 Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4777814

UK CHARITY - FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - 3 MONTHS (T2P) - £250-£325 PER DAY – MANCHESTER (2x ROLES) Your new company One of the UK’s largest and most established charities providing social care across England. Your new role As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial business support and collaborate closely on projects to build strong partnerships and act as a trusted advisor, delivering real-time insights, analysis, and added value to support informed decision-making. This role will be suited to candidates seeking the next step in their career and looking to join an organisation that aligns with their social values and purpose. What you'll need to succeed • You will be a part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA), with recent relevant experience in a similar role., • A Charity or Not-For-Profit background is desirable but not essential., • Experience of accrued and deferred revenue will be useful in this role., • You will have worked at a transactional level (posting income journals etc), as well as having experience of producing management accounts, reconciling balance sheets, month-end and finance business partnering., • You will be an excellent communicator showcasing confidence when liaising with colleagues across the organisation, along with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

Accounts Assistant / Management Accountant\n\nOxford Road\n\nFull-time\n\n£35,000 - £38,000\n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Assistant keen to progress to join our team. The role with involve preparation of monthly accounts and quarterly VAT returns, as well as general bookkeeping, sales ledger and purchase ledger.\n\nGood opportunities for advancement in a growing business and to make this role your own, and develop and grow with the business.\n\nDuties\n\n * Maintain and update financial records using Xero\n\n * Invoicing clients and collecting and posting cash\n\n * Processing purchase ledger invoices and staff expenses\n\n * Posting salary journals and other monthly closing adjustments\n\n * Monthly calculation of commissions and bonuses\n\n * Bank reconciliations and liaising with the bank\n\n * Preparation of monthly management accounts\n\n * Working closely with the business Founder and the part time CFO to deliver business objectives\n\nQualifications\n\n * Previous experience in the recruitment sector and dealing with contractors\n\n * Proven experience in dealing with clients and credit control\n\n * Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks is essential.\n\n * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.\n\n * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with team members and external clients.\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nPay: £35,000 - £38,000 per year\n\nWork Location: Manchester City Centre

Senior Company accountant £80,000-£90,000 Your new company You will be joining a well‑established PLC with a strong reputation for financial stability, operational excellence, and long-term market success. The organisation operates at scale, with a commitment to strong governance and a culture that values integrity and accountability. As the business continues to strengthen its corporate governance framework, it is seeking an experienced senior finance professional to take ownership of key statutory, compliance, and governance responsibilities. Your new role As Senior Company Accountant, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial governance and regulatory compliance. This is a broad and influential position that combines technical accounting with core elements of Company Secretary support. You will oversee pension reporting, financial controls, and compliance processes, while also managing critical governance activities including contract oversight, insurance programmes, pension administration, and PLC‑level regulatory obligations.You will work closely with senior leadership, providing assurance around financial integrity, risk management, and adherence to corporate governance standards. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape and enhance governance processes across the organisation.What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience in a senior financial governance or compliance focused role, ideally within a listed or highly regulated environment. You will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of statutory reporting requirements, and a disciplined approach to financial control. Experience supporting Company Secretary duties — such as managing contracts, insurance, pensions, or regulatory filings — will be highly advantageous.You will be detail driven, highly organised, and comfortable operating with a high degree of responsibility and confidentiality. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders are essential.What you'll get in return You will join a respected PLC offering a senior, high‑impact role with genuine influence over governance and compliance standards. A competitive salary is on offer, alongside a strong benefits package and long‑term career stability. This is an opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the organisation’s financial integrity while contributing to the ongoing development of its governance framework. 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 about your career. 4766238

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

Finance Business Partner (Trading Performance) | Manchester | Onsite | £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Wide range of benefits/discounts | Retail \n\nThis is for an e-commerce retailer headquartered in Manchester, with a strong direct-to-consumer model and an expanding digital presence across the UK and international markets. \n\nOperating in a fast-paced, data-driven retail environment, the business combines commercial agility with strong brand positioning and continues to invest heavily in digital capability, customer acquisition and operational efficiency.\n\nWith consistent revenue growth and ambitious expansion plans, the finance team plays a critical role in supporting trading performance, margin optimisation and long-term strategic planning.\n\nThe Role\n\nAct as a true business partner to Ecommerce, Trading and Commercial leadership teams, providing insight, challenge and financial guidance\nLead budgeting, forecasting and reforecast cycles aligned to digital growth and trading performance targets\nDeliver P&L reporting and detailed variance analysis across online channels\nProvide commercial analysis on pricing, promotions, customer acquisition spend and margin performance\nBuild and evaluate business cases for new initiatives, marketing investment and digital optimisation projects\nSupport scenario modelling and strategic planning to drive revenue growth and cost efficiency\nImprove reporting processes, financial controls and forecasting accuracy across ecommerce operationsAbout You\n\nFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\nProven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance role\nBackground within retail, ecommerce or consumer-facing environments\nStrong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior non-finance stakeholders\nAdvanced Excel and strong financial modelling capability\nConfident communicator able to translate complex financial data into clear business insight\nExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth environmentsWhat's on Offer\n\n£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary\nAnnual performance bonus\nEmployee benefits and discounts\nPension scheme \nClear progression opportunities within a growing e-commerce retailerZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\n\nZachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. \n\nSpecialising 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\n\nBH35592

Are you ready to elevate your finance career in a dynamic healthcare setting? A leading organisation in the Facilities Management sector is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager in Greater Manchester. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing financial performance and driving strategic decisions across a significant contract.\nThe Role\n * Provide financial support to the Hard Services contract, partnering with Operational Managers and the Commercial Finance Controller to support key decision-making.\n * Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with senior site managers to ensure accuracy.\n * Produce and review monthly management accounts, ensuring all areas of contract activity are accurately captured.\n * Review and analyse financial performance, delivering clear commentary ahead of monthly results.\n * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reducing administrative burden.\nYou\n * Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.\n * Strong commercial acumen with experience in finance business partnering within a contract-driven environment.\n * Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.\n * Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.\n * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\nWhat's in it for you?\nThis leading company is committed to driving financial excellence and innovation within the facilities management sector, particularly in healthcare.\nApply Now!\nTo apply for the position of Commercial Finance Manager, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Alfie Young. Interviews are taking place now, so don’t miss your chance to join this dynamic team

Ideal for your first move to Industry Your new company Your new company is a world-leading organisation in the financial services industry. Your new role The Senior Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting, taking ownership of critical financial processes and ensuring timely, reliable outcomes. This position also offers the opportunity to actively contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of automation and the ongoing strengthening of financial controls to support a robust and efficient finance function. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, highly motivated and capable of working independently, with strong analytical and investigative abilities. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives, as well as the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. What you'll get in return In return, you will work for a world-leading business, in an exciting role with opportunities for progression. You will be paid up to £55,000 +bonus depending on experience, and you'll work 2 days a week in the office. 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 about your career. 4768818

Financial Accountant | Manchester | Onsite | £50,000 - £60,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus wide range of benefits/discounts | Retail | First-time Industry Movers\n\nA well-established retail business is looking to appoint a Financial Accountant as part of the continued build-out of its group finance team.\n\nWith multi-site operations, strong turnover growth and ongoing investment in systems and infrastructure, this role is ideally suited to a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent from a large practice looking to make their first move into industry.\n\nYou will step into a visible, public-facing role where your technical grounding will be valued, and where you can also begin developing broader business partnering and commercial skills.\n\nThe Role\n\nPreparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities and sites\nFull ownership of balance sheet integrity and month-end close processes\nLead support on statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit process\nInvolvement in consolidations and group reporting\nPartner with operational and commercial stakeholders to support performance\nReview, strengthen and streamline financial controls\nSupport budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planningAbout You\n\nACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified from a large practice \nStrong grounding in IFRS and UK GAAP\nExperience auditing large, multi-entity or multi-site clients\nExposure to wholesale, retail, FMCG or similar fast-paced sectors preferred\nTechnically strong with attention to detail and high standards\nCommercially curious and motivated to step beyond pure reporting\nLooking for a first move that offers progression and genuine developmentWhat's on Offer\n\n£50,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience\nOnsite working (5 days/week)\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays\nStaff discount and access to a wide range of retail benefits\nEmployee-owned organisation with strong internal progression\nOpportunity to move into broader finance or commercial roles over timeZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\n\nZachary 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\n \nNOTE\nAll emails will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information.\n \nBH35597

Group Financial Controller (Commercial Finance Focus)\n\nManchester (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office)\n£80,000 – £100,000 + Benefits\n\nThe Business\n\nWe’re working with a private equity-backed financial services organisation with a turnover of c.£60m, operating as part of a wider group.\n\nThe business manages 8 entities and 5 trading brands, with a strong growth trajectory and continued investment across systems, people, and commercial capability.\n\nThis is a highly collaborative environment where finance plays a central role in driving business performance, not just reporting on it.\n\nWhats on offer?\n\n * £80,000 – £100,000 salary\n\n * Hybrid working (1 day in the office)\n\n * Ultra-flexible working environment\n\n * Onsite parking for the office days\n\n * 23 days holiday rising to 28 + birthday off\n\n * Private Healthcare\n\n * High visibility role with real influence across the business\n\n * Opportunity to shape finance within a growing, PE-backed environment\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is not a traditional Financial Controller role.\n\nWe’re looking for a commercially focused Group Financial Controller who will operate as a true business partner to senior leadership, combining financial control with cashflow ownership, stakeholder engagement, and performance insight.\n\nYou’ll be at the heart of decision-making providing challenge, guidance, and clarity across the business, ensuring finance is driving outcomes, not just reporting numbers.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior stakeholders across multiple business units (large part of role)\n\n * Take ownership of cashflow management and forecasting, ensuring strong visibility and control across the group\n\n * Ownership of forecasting across multiple business trading brands and delivery to senior stakeholders (F,P&A)\n\n * Oversight of the delivery of the monthly management accounts with clear, actionable insight\n\n * Provide commercial challenge and support, influencing strategic and operational decisions\n\n * Translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders\n\n * Identify risks and opportunities, driving proactive decision making\n\n * Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and reporting standards\n\n * Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and reporting\n\n * Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team\n\nAbout You\n\n * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)\n\n * Proven experience in a commercial finance / business partnering role (not just pure reporting)\n\n * Strong experience around cashflow, forecasting, and working capital management\n\n * Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders across all levels\n\n * Confident communicator able to challenge and support in equal measure\n\n * Background within financial services or a regulated environment is advantageous\n\nIf you would like a confidential conversation about this role please contact Gavin Reynolds or Joanne Sizer at ALF Recruit for an initial conversation

Platinum Travel Recruitment are collaborating with a fabulous travel company who are now seeking an experienced Italian Speaking Assistant Management Accountant to join its team, hybrid working in the Manchester area. This Assistant Management Account is responsible for the day to day financial postings and activities relating to the Italian business.\n\nReporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Italian Country Manager, this role will be responsible for daily bank and financial postings, customer invoicing and payment statement production, as well as month end management accounting activities.\n\nMany benefits are on offer within the supportive team, travel perks, career growth, pension plus more.\n\nItalian Speaking Assistant Management Duties:\n\n * Downloading the daily bank statements and posting transactions to the finance system\n\n * Producing customer payment statements and following up with customers who have overdue invoices\n\n * Registering electronic invoices\n\n * Posting supplier invoices and preparing payment runs\n\n * Undertaking month end related postings including accruals and prepayments\n\n * Reconciling balance sheet accounts\n\n * Investigating and responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders\n\n * Providing copy invoices and/or statements to customers if requested\n\n * Reporting the weekly cash balances\n\n * Producing VAT declarations\n\nThis is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed to meet business needs.\n\nItalian Speaking Assistant Management Essential Requirements:\n\n * Previous experience in a broad Assistant Management Accountant role essential.\n\n * A high standard of verbal and written Italian language skills.\n\n * Enjoying an assistant accountant role that gives real ownership of the day to day activities of a part of the business.\n\n * Knowledge of Italian fiscal rules e.g. VAT – desirable but not essential.\n\nBe part of a forward thinking and dynamic travel company and apply today

Are you a finance professional seeking your next challenge? Would you like to play a key role in the continued delivery of Capital Programmes across the Greater Manchester region?\n\nYour Role\n\nTfGM is seeking an accountant to support the organisation through an exciting period of change. Alongside traditional transport construction projects and programmes, such as Rail access and Metrolink, we are now delivering a range of emerging priorities including easing congestion, promoting active travel, and supporting the government’s ‘local agenda’.\n\nIn this role, you’ll contribute to the development and delivery of a diverse range of new and existing projects that shape Greater Manchester’s strategic priorities. You’ll work closely with project stakeholders to provide financial insight, support decision-making, and identify financial risks and opportunities.\n\nWho are we?\n\nWe are seeking a skilled and committed finance professional to join our supportive and collaborative team as a Revenue & Capital Accountant during this exciting time.\n\nWorking as part of the Infrastructure Pipeline Finance team, within the wider TfGM Finance and Corporate directorate, you’ll be the first point of contact for your stakeholders (both Finance and Non-Finance colleagues) in the delivery of projects that make a real difference to both the regional and national economy.\n\nWhat you’ll bring\n\nWhat you do and how you do it is important – whatever type of role you work in at TfGM – and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n\n * You’ll be a qualified accountant\n\n * You’ll have experience successfully partnering with both Finance and Non-Finance stakeholders, preparing budgets and forecasts, and producing month-end management accounts.\n\n * Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across TfGM and Local Authorities.\n\n * Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data (both written and numerical) and work to tight deadlines while meeting funding and operational targets.\n\nWhat we can offer you\n\nWe have two roles available. One is a permanent position, the other is a fixed term role for 12 months. Please make it clear in your application which your preference would be. These posts come with a salary of £47,539-£52,866 per annum depending on skills and experience\n\nAt TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.\n\nOur benefits include:\n\n * Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.\n\n * Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.\n\n * Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.\n\n * Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.\n\n * Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website

Axon Moore are working with a business operating in the Property sector to appoint a Client Accountant. The business operates multiple sites within commercial property and covers a lot of other disciplinaries, making it a one stop shop. This is a small, but vibrant company with great growth prospects and people at the heart of their focus.\n\n The role looks after all financial management and reporting for their client portfolio, ensuring all transactions, reconciliations and reporting is completed in accordance with RICS and other regulatory requirements. You will work with the Property, Facilities and wider teams, making it an integral role in the business. \n\n Salary and benefits:\n\n Salary - £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, 27 days holiday plus banks, 6% pension, hybrid working 3 days in, 2 out, 37.5 hours p/w with flexibility around core hours, Medicash, 2x life cover, employee assistance schemes. It’s safe to say this business really looks after the staff with a relaxed environment and social calendar. \n\n Responsibilities include:\n\nMaintain accurate financial records in line with RICS Client Money regulations\nPrepare regular client statements, reports, and reconciliations\nDeliver timely management information to clients and internal teams\nAct as the main contact for client accounting queries\nReview and validate financial data before reporting\nCollaborate with Property & Facilities Managers on budgets and financial alignment\nManage all client money transactions (rent, service charge, insurance, ad-hoc)\nReconcile bank accounts, tenant deposits, and holding accounts\nMaintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers and balances\nEnsure proper invoice approval, coding, and financial governance compliance\nSupport internal controls, audits, and financial compliance requirements\nPrepare and review service charge budgets and year-end reconciliations\nEnsure accurate recording and allocation of expenditure and recoveries\nMaintain data accuracy across systems and ensure full audit trails\nCommunicate with clients, tenants, and teams while driving process improvements\nExperience & Skill Requirements:\n\nExperience in a Service Charge/Client Accountant role, preferably commercial property.\nAAT or relevant accounting qualification.\nUnderstanding of VAT and RICS regulations.\nGood knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables etc).\nPreferable to have experience of using a Property Management system such as Cube, Yardi, etc.\nAbility to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines.\nDemonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail.\nWork and communicate in a mature, courteous and professional manner.\nStrong interpersonal skills – approachable and down to earth with good communication skills.\nIf you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Salford.\n\nClient Details\n\nAn exciting global business with key finance offices based in Manchester.\n\nDescription\n\nPrepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making.\nOversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.\nMonitor and manage cash flow to maintain financial stability.\nProvide insights into financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary.\nCollaborate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with operational goals.\nAssist with statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors when required.\nMaintain accurate financial records and implement process improvements where applicable.\nSupport the wider Accounting & Finance team in Salford with ad hoc projects and tasks.Profile\n\nA successful Management Accountant should have:\n\nStrong technical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nAbility to work effectively within a team and manage multiple priorities.\nExperience in preparing management accounts and financial reports.Job Offer\n\nCompetitive salary + free parking + close to public transport links + hybrid working + excellent other benefits

Financial Operations Manager 🚨\n\nI'm currently supporting a fantastic organisation looking to bring on a Financial Operations Manager to join their supportive Finance team.\n\nA great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied leadership role across financial operations, systems, and team management.\n\n💼 Key responsibilities:\n\nLead the Financial Operations team\nOversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control & payroll\nManage month-end processes (reconciliations, journals, reporting)\nSupport management accounts and financial reporting\nMonitor KPIs (debtors, creditors, cashflow)\nAct as key contact for banking & treasury\nManage and improve finance systems (Open Accounts & EBIS)\nSupport audits and statutory reporting\nOversee payroll, pensions, VAT & returns\nDrive process improvements and efficiency \n\n👤 What we're looking for:\n\nQualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA) or equivalent experience\nStrong background in transactional finance\nProven team management experience\nAble to work in a fast-paced environment\nStrong systems and analytical skills\nConfident communicator with stakeholders\nProactive, organised, and team-focused\nEducation/public sector experience (desirable) \n\nThis is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a real impact.\n\nIf you're interested, feel free to message me or email 📩\n\n📍 Location: Manchester\n 💰 Salary: £42k to £47k\n 📩 \n ☎️ (phone number removed)\n\nImportant Notice\n Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.\n\nWe are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.\n\nDovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.\n\nWe are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.\n\nBecause education matters.\n © Dovetail and Slate Limited.\n\nBecause education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency

Not-For-Profit - Interim Financial Controller – Up To £400 Per Day - START ASAP - Manchester Your new company Not‑for‑profit organisation specialising in road‑safety training and educational programmes. Your new role As Interim Financial Controller, you will be working in a key role, helping to develop the Financial governance of the organisation and supporting the CFO with duties including the production of management accounts and leading the audit process. This is a full-time hybrid role with 2 days in the office required per week. Please note, this will be a 3-month assignment, to start asap. What you'll need to succeed • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) with a hands-on approach, can do attitude and experience in similar interim roles., • You will have extensive experience producing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, leading the audit process and collaborating with senior leadership teams.

Kerry Robert Associates is looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller who carries extensive hospitality experience in the Greater Manchester area.\n\nYou will be working closely with the senior leadership team to achieve the set-out targets as well as delivering the goals for this expanding hospitality company.\n\nThis role would suit an experienced Financial Controller or Management Accountant from a hospitality background.\n\nThe ideal candidate must be strong on controls and able to implement procedures to create an efficient finance environment.\n\nYou will also be expected to set budgets annually and commercially driving the profits to bottom line.\n\nRequirements\n\n * Hospitality finance background - essential\n\n * Strong Profit & Loss / Balance Sheet understanding\n\n * Self-accounting experience\n\n * Confident in managing cashflows\n\n * Experienced in managing and tracking payroll and COS\n\n * Can set clear budgets, forecasts and track performance frequently\n\n * A team player who communicates clearly\n\n * Experienced in managing a small team\n\nBasis : Hybrid – Work from home 3 days per week\n\nSalary – Up to £55,000

Facilities Management - Finance Manager - 6M FTC – Up To £60k - Manchester Your new company Global Facilities Management Group providing services for sectors including, but not limited to, education, healthcare and corporate workplaces. Your new role The Finance Manager will take ownership of and manage the day-to-day finances of the contract with a central hospital, supporting commercial decision-making, financial performance and identification and negotiation of contract variations. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will also have line management responsibility for a team of two. Please note, this role will be based full-time onsite, with 1 day working from home available in accordance with the needs of the business. What you'll need to succeed Key criteria: • A fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA / CIPFA) or exceptional QBE with relevant experience in a similar role and organisation., • A background in Facilities management is essential for this role, preferably within a corporate or healthcare setting., • You will have a proven history of leading budgeting processes and small finance teams., • You will have extensive experience of month-end reporting and analysing accounts., • You will have worked alongside Ops teams in previous roles and have excellent communication skills with both finance and non-finance., • You will be confident challenging stakeholders and pushing back when needed. 4757342

The Role\n\nAs Senior Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll take ownership of multi-entity management accounts and consolidation processes, ensuring high standards of reporting and control.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience\n\n * Hybrid working – just 1 day per week in the Salford office\n\n * PE Environment with Aquisition activity happening\n\n * Supportive environment with strong leadership and development opportunities\n\n * Exposure to a dynamic and growing Financial Services business\n\n * Clear progression pathway as the business continues to expand\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Preparation of monthly management accounts across multiple entities\n\n * Full consolidation of group accounts, including intercompany reconciliations\n\n * Variance analysis and provision of meaningful commentary to senior management\n\n * Support budgeting and forecasting cycles\n\n * Balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of key controls\n\n * Assisting with year-end processes and audit requirements\n\n * Driving process improvements and efficiencies within finance\n\n * Partnering with non-finance stakeholders to provide financial insight\n\nAbout You\n\n * Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) late studier or newly qualified accountant\n\n * Strong experience in multi-entity accounting and consolidations\n\n * Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly\n\n * Highly organised with strong attention to detail\n\n * Proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes\n\n * Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team\n\nIf you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and gain valuable exposure within a multi-entity environment, this could be the perfect next step.\n\nContact the team today to discuss this role in more detail

Interim Finance Analyst | Global Financial Services | Up to £400 Daily Rate | Hybrid | Manchester City Centre Your new company The company is a global healthcare leader providing health insurance and medical services worldwide. The business is going through a critical phase of transformation, with the potential for further opportunities moving forward. Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing finance team that partners across multiple business units to drive a strong analytical culture. Your new role • Support month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, • Produce insightful analysis on P&L performance, variances, trends and key drivers, • Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide clear financial insight and challenge, • Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles, preparing robust financial models and scenarios, • Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting tools, dashboards and processes, • Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies, • Prepare clear commentary and presentations for senior stakeholders, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present it clearly, • Solid experience in management accounting, financial analysis or similar, • Proficiency with Excel and confidence working with large datasets (experience with BI tools a plus), • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate work, • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders, • Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines, • A proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge, improve processes and add value, • A competitive day rate for a 3month period, • Hybrid working model with 2 days onsite., • Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives., • Opportunity to influence and shape the control environment during a key transformation period.

Head of Finance Fixed-Term Contract (12 months+ | Maternity Cover | Remote (UK) We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Head of Finance to join a private-equity-backed organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior role with a strong emphasis on audit delivery, financial statements, systems ownership, monitoring and reporting within a fast-growing, multi-entity environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the year-end audit process, acting as primary contact for external auditors, • Own the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, • Deliver high-quality monthly and annual management reporting, including group inputs, • Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and reconciliations, • Support group consolidation, intercompany accounting, and recharges, • Provide financial oversight across multiple legal entities, • Full ownership of finance systems and access controls, • Act as internal system expert for Sage Intacct (including troubleshooting, data integrity, and enhancements), • Oversee cash management, cashflow forecasting, and banking activity, • Review and authorise payment runs, • Maintain strong oversight of controls, reporting timetables, and deadlines, • Line management of a small finance team, • Provide hands-on technical support across audit, reporting, and systems, • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience, • Strong audit delivery and financial statement preparation background, • Demonstrable experience in monitoring, reporting, and financial control, • Hands-on finance systems management, ideally Sage Intacct, • Experience in SME, group, or private-equity-backed businesses, • Exposure to insurance or underwriting environments, • Group consolidation experience

Audit & Accounts Senior Manager job to join a UK leading firm, at a flagship office in Manchester City Centre Your new company This UK leading Accountancy Firm with an impressive flagship office based in Manchester City Centre is looking to appoint an experienced Audit and Accounts Senior Manager to their growing team. You will join a dynamic, forward-thinking and technology-embracing firm who are looking to continue to solidify their presence in Manchester, but also the wider North West business. This is a Top 20 firm offers a market leading benefits package, as well as career opportunities both internally, and in future across the wider business. Your new role Working closely with the Partners, you will lead and oversee a sector-agnostic corporate client portfolio, ensuring regulatory requirements and professional standards are adhered to. You will continue to develop and maintain client relationships, being a true business adviser for all matters relating to your portfolio. You will act as a leader to your team of 30+ Audit & Accounts staff, which ranges from apprentices through to managers within the team. You will be responsible for on the job coaching and training, highlighting areas for continuous development, and being the go-to technical lead when required. Reporting directly to the Partners, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues across the firm to recognise cross-selling opportunities within other departments. Additionally, you will have an impact on the firm's vision, and you will have the opportunity to bring both your experience and ideas to the table as the firm undergoes a continuous transformation project. You will get involved in business development, attend networking events, and be able to identify areas for potential opportunity and growth in the market. What you'll need to succeed Client service will be at the heart of everything you do, so stakeholder management and exceptional communication is essential. You will be a highly experienced Audit & Accounts Manager, ready to take that next as an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager, or be a current Senior Manager who is looking to grow into this opportunity as the firm continues to develop and enhance. You will have excellent staff management experience, and be able to lead and coach through members of your team at varying levels of experience. Acting as the main point of contact for your portfolio, you must be able to build a strong rapport with your clients and ensure you are able to enhance your delivery and service to meet their financial requirements. As an ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant, you will have a strong track record of delivering in this role, as well as a forward-thinking and strategic mindset to support the business as it continues to thrive. You must have a dynamic, flexible and open-minded approach as the business continues to solidify itself in the market, both across the UK and in Manchester. What you'll get in return You will join an already established Audit & Accounts team, but one that is continuing to grow organically due to continued growth. Flexible working and hybrid work policies are available to take advantage of, as well as a benefits package reflective of a Top 20 firm. You will also have unrivalled progression opportunities as both your role and the firm continue to develop. You will work closely with a team of Partners who are supportive and highly experienced. 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 at Hays Public Practice in Manchester. 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. # 4135445

Financial Controller\n Based in Manchester City\n 5 days on site\n\nWe're looking for a Financial Controller to join a growing business in Manchester. This is a senior role with real visibility across the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial reporting, influence decision-making, and support continued growth.\n\nReporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of financial control and reporting, while acting as a key partner to operational teams. You'll lead a capable team, and play a hands-on role in driving improvements across processes, systems, and commercial insight.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou'll be responsible for leading a small team, covering core finance activities including management accounts, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow. Alongside this, you'll have oversight of transactional finance teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency across the wider function.\n\nThis is more than a reporting role - you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to challenge, support and guide decision-making. There's a strong focus on improving margin visibility, understanding profit drivers, and helping the business make better, more informed choices both in the short and long term.\n\nYou'll also play a key role in driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring consistency with company practices.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nFinancial Reporting & Control:\n\nDeliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts\nTake full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring a deep understanding of underlying transactions\nEnsure robust financial controls are in place, with reconciliations completed and reviewed thoroughly\nOversee statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit\nManage VAT returns and other compliance requirements \n\nCommercial Insight & Analysis:\n\nProvide clear, insightful analysis of performance, including variance commentary and emerging trends\nDevelop and enhance KPI reporting across financial and operational metrics\nSupport business leaders with meaningful financial insight to improve profitability and performance\nDrive improvements in management information, ensuring consistency \n\nBusiness Partnering:\n\nAct as a key interface between finance and the wider business\nSupport budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring risks and opportunities are clearly identified\nWork closely with operational teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial understanding\nPresent financial information to stakeholders in a clear and engaging way \n\nProcess Improvement:\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting efficiency\nIncrease the use of automation and standardisation across finance activities\nCollaborate with the finance team to share best practice and drive consistency \n\nTeam Leadership\n\nLead, develop and support a team, with indirect oversight of a larger transactional team\nSet clear objectives and KPIs, with regular performance reviews and coaching\nBuild capability within the team and ensure strong succession planning\nSupport recruitment and resource planning where needed \n\nAbout You\n\nFully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)\nStrong technical grounding with a keen eye for detail\nCommercially minded, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders\nAdvanced Excel skills and comfortable working with data to generate insight\nClear and confident communicator, both written and verbal\nA proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement \n\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, wants to make a tangible impact, and is comfortable operating at both a strategic and detailed level.\n\n51394CH\n\nINDMANS\n\nThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

• Senior Finance Business Partner, • £70,000-£80,000 plus bonus, • Manchester, • Hybrid working This is a high-impact role, partnering closely with operational leaders to drive financial performance, influence key decisions, and ensure robust commercial governance across a large-scale, multi-service contract. The Role As a trusted business partner, you will: • Collaborate with Operational Leads to manage the financial and commercial performance of contracts, ensuring alignment with client expectations., • Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and improve contract performance., • Support commercial discussions and negotiations with NHS Trusts and Project Co stakeholders., • Ensure accurate billing in line with contractual mechanisms and oversee all contract variations., • Lead the production of monthly accounts, ensuring accurate reporting across WIP, lifecycle, variations, and project activity., • Drive robust budgeting and forecasting processes, identifying risks and opportunities and supporting action plans., • Improve cash flow through effective debt management and process optimisation., • Produce high-quality management information to support operational and strategic decisions., • Play an active role in client meetings, representing the finance function with credibility., • Lead and develop a site-based finance team, fostering engagement and high performance. About You • Qualified accountant/QBE or Part Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)., • Strong commercial finance experience, • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a true business partner., • Experience managing complex contracts, including billing mechanisms and variations., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight., • Experience leading or mentoring teams., • Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Financial and Strategic Advisory job - Top 10 firm in Manchester, with secondment opportunities in industry. Your new firm An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Top 10 firm to join a new national service line within the business, from their Manchester office, where you will be a key member of the financial accounting and advisory services team. As an Accounting & Advisory senior you will work across a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting and business advisory assignments. Working with established OMBs through to large and complex group structures and international businesses. Your new role You will be responsible for taking the lead on delivering complex accountancy related projects for clients as they arise. Work includes working with AIM / Listed clients to advise and support with controls accounting, support businesses with legislative and technical accounting changes, advising how this will affect their financial position. As an Accounting & Advisory Senior you will manage your own portfolio of clients and be the main point of contact, ensuring you are always looking at ways that you can add value to their business. The role also includes the preparation of statutory accounts in line with IFRS and FRS 101. What you'll need to succeed The firm are seeking an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant who can demonstrate a strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting principles. Candidates who have trained within audit are sought after due to their technical grounding and exposure to large clients. The firm will also consider practice trained individuals who have moved to industry but miss the client facing nature and diversity of working within a practice or accounting focussed individuals who have exposure to consolidated accounts preparation. You must also have excellent communication skills, ensuring your clients receive the highest level of service. It's important that you have a passion for technically challenging projects. What you'll get in return You will be working in a rapidly growing service line, part of a wider Top 10 firm who have big growth plans. You will get exposure to a wide range of industries, and also have the opportunity to undertake secondment on client site, which would be a great steppingstone in to the industry world if of interest. There are opportunities to progress through to manager as you develop a wider portfolio of clients. The firm offer a competitive salary of up to £48000 and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private pension scheme, flexible working hours, hybrid working amongst other benefits. You main office will be in Manchester City Centre with modern offices. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Manchester based Accounting & Advisory Senior role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this Manchester based 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. # 4282857

Interim FBP - 18 Month FTC - Hybrid Working - Immediate Start – Large Complex Org - £60,000 with Benefits Your new company You’ll be joining a nationally recognised housing provider with a strong social purpose, managing tens of thousands of affordable homes across the UK. With a significant presence in Greater Manchester, this organisation is committed to delivering high-quality housing and services that make a real difference in communities. Their North Manchester-based office is a key regional hub supporting strategic financial and operational goals. Your new role As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering effective financial control and insightful analysis to support decision-making across the organisation. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract , offering flexible working arrangements with up to three days per week onsite at their North Manchester office. You’ll be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance improvements, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting. You’ll also support continuous improvement initiatives and help shape financial strategy through meaningful analysis and reporting. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a qualified accountant with proven experience in finance partnering. You’ll be confident in building relationships across departments, delivering high-quality financial insights, and managing complex financial systems. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise a varied workload are essential. Experience in the housing sector or with Oracle Financials is desirable but not required. What you'll get in return • Salary of £60,000 on an 18month Fixed-Term Contract, • Flexible hybrid working (max 3 days onsite per week), • Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organisation, • Exposure to strategic financial projects and senior stakeholders

My client is a SaaS business based in Manchester City Centre. Due to the current incumbent leaving they are recruiting this role on a permanent basis into their vibrant and expanding finance function, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their finance career and the opportunity to learn from a fantastic CFO. \n \nAs a Financial Controller you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the controls, systems and processes for the finance function. This will include producing monthly management accounts including commentary on performance and variance analysis, leading on budgeting and forecasting, leading the audit as well as business partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation to help them understand the finances for their business unit and how to improve performance and profitability. \n \nThis role will suit a qualified accountant with experience in a management accountant/finance manager position who is comfortable with all aspects of the operational side of finance, preferably within a SaaS business or one with annual recurring revenue, but this is not essential. \n \nThe salary is paying up to £60,000 dependant on experience with the ability to work on a hybrid basis. There is brilliant scope for development and progression within the organisation and you will be able to learn from a seasoned CFO

Project Systems Accountant | 6–12 Months | Hybrid Working | Up to £60,000 | Higher Education Sector Your new company A well‑established organisation within the Higher Education sector is embarking on a major finance systems transformation programme. With legacy, paper‑based processes and highly detailed financial regulations, they are now preparing to transition from Sage to a modern cloud‑based finance system. They are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Accountant to lead this change and ensure the successful adoption of new processes across the organisation. Your new role Reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the end‑to‑end project to deliver a new cloud‑based finance system. Your key responsibilities will include: • Project-managing the transition from Sage to a cloud-based accounting platform., • Engaging with non-finance teams to embed new processes into operational workflows and delivering staff training to ensure adoption., • Reviewing existing financial regulations and recommending updates to internal controls aligned to the new system environment., • Working with finance assistants to identify and implement a new approach to student group expense claims., • Ensuring successful integration between the organisation’s existing system and the new finance system., • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA / CIPFA / ACCA) or an exceptional QBE with demonstrable experience in similar roles., • A strong background in large, complex environments — exposure to shared services would be highly advantageous., • A proven track record of leading finance system change, including managing integration challenges., • Experience reviewing and automating key finance processes., • A pivotal role leading a major transformation project in the Higher Education sector., • The opportunity to shape future processes and controls within a supportive and collaborative finance function. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4775871

Financial Accountant\n\nPermanent, Full-time\n\n2 days per week on-site \n\nFinancial Accountant required to join a well-established public sector organisation based in the North West on a full-time, temporary basis. My client is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join their established finance function with the opportunity for agile working (only occasional travel). \n\nAs the Financial Accountant, you will report to the Head of Financial Services and support the delivery of a comprehensive and professional accounting function, alongside the duties below;\n\nKey responsibilities of the Financial Accountant\n\nAssist in the production of the individual company statutory accounts for the Group;\nMaintain a system of quality assurance over financial processes both within the department and across the wider business\nProduce financial information for statutory and regulatory financial returns;\nUndertake quality checks on financial information produced by the finance team.\nProduce and / or review balance sheet reconciliations\nOversee elements of centrally controlled journals and processing, including interfaces with non -finance systems as requiredRequired skills and experience of the Financial Accountant \n\nQualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBE\nExperience within a finance setting\nExperience of reconciliations\nExperience of Treasury, \nExperience of Business Planning \nExperience of manipulating large volumes of data for multiple scenarios;\nStrong IT skills including Microsoft Excel\nExcellent communication skills both verbal and written\nHighly numerate with excellent attention to detailIf you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Financial Accountant role, please apply now, or contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership.\n\nWe will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course.\n\nSellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Paying circa £38k + Free onsite parking + Excellent benefits - We are delighted to be partnering with a pharmaceuticals company based in Manchester, that are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12‑month fixed term contract basis. This organisation offers a vibrant, professional working environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.\nThis is a hybrid role with two days per week working from home and an immediate start, so applicants must be available to start at short notice.\nTHE JOB\nReporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the site and the wider group finance function.\nKey responsibilities include:\n * Supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high‑quality financial support to budget holders, including accurate preparation of management accounts\n * Preparing and reviewing financial data, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly management accounts (with commentary) within agreed deadlines\n * Assisting with statutory accounts, year‑end reconciliations, audit liaison, budgets and corporate reporting\n * Managing intercompany reconciliations, project revenue recognition and maintaining fixed asset and investment registers\n * Processing online banking transactions and providing cover for team members during absence\n * Driving continuous improvement through process reviews, system efficiency, automation and knowledge sharing within the team\n * Working collaboratively across the finance function to deliver excellent customer service and financial insight\n * Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required\nTHE PERSON\n * AAT Level 4 qualified and currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA\n * Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounting role\n * Strong working knowledge of accounting systems such as AX or SAP and Microsoft Office\n * Solid understanding of accounting principles, budgeting and financial analytics\n * Highly organised, methodical and accurate, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure\n * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer‑focused approach\n * A collaborative team player with keen attention to detail\nTHE BENEFITS\n * Private Healthcare\n * Death in Service benefit\n * Company Pension Scheme\n * Travel Insurance\n * 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays\n * Employee Assistance Programme\n * Onsite Gym\n * Cycle to Work Scheme\n * Free onsite parking\nIf you meet the criteria and are excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a forward‑thinking organisation where your contribution will make a real difference.\nPlease note: applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available

Marc Daniels are proud to be partnering with a leading business based in Manchester in their search for a driven and ambitious Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team.\n\nThis role is ideal for someone who is looking to progress their career within financial accounting. This would suit someone who has recently qualified in practice and is looking to break into industry, or someone who has experience with preparing financial accounts.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPrepare statutory accounts in accordance with relevant reporting standards.\nSupport year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors.\nEnsure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements.\nMonitor and strengthen compliance processes across the finance function, identifying control improvements where needed.\nMaintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and deliver key financial reporting insights.\nAssist with continuous improvement projects across the finance function.\nContribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process optimisation initiatives.Key Requirements\n\nACA / ACCA / CIMA (Qualified or Finalist)\nStrong understanding of financial reporting standards and controls.\nExcellent Excel and analytical skills.\nAbility to work collaboratively across teams and communicate financial information clearly.\nKeen eye for detail with a proactive and flexible approach.\nDoes not require any sponsorship or visa to work in the UK

My client is a modern, rapidly expanding practice offering flexible hybrid working and great career prospects to all team members and they’re now looking for an experienced, client-facing Senior Accountant who enjoys working closely with business owners and helping them understand their numbers.\n\nThis role blends technical accounting, tax advice, and relationship management, with the opportunity to mentor junior team members and contribute to how the firm grows.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nClient & Advisory\n\n * Manage a portfolio of SME clients as their main point of contact\n\n * Build strong, long-term client relationships\n\n * Provide practical advice on:\n\n * Corporation tax\n\n * Personal tax\n\n * Salary vs dividends\n\n * Tax planning and cash flow strategy\n\n * Explain financial information clearly and confidently, without jargon\n\nAccounting & Compliance\n\n * Prepare and review financial statements in line with UK accounting standards\n\n * Oversee general ledger activities, including journals and reconciliations\n\n * Manage and review accounts payable processes\n\n * Support month-end and year-end close\n\n * Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies\n\n * Liaise with external auditors and provide required documentation\n\nTeam & Leadership\n\n * Mentor and support junior accountants\n\n * Review work and help develop technical and client-handling skills\n\n * Work closely with the Director on higher-level planning and advisory work\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nEssential\n\n * ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)\n\n * Strong UK accounting and tax knowledge\n\n * Confident dealing directly with clients\n\n * Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero essential)\n\n * High attention to detail with a commercial mindset\n\nInterviews are ongoing so apply now