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Mapped Recruitment is delighted to be working with a construction/interior design organisation that has experienced rapid growth from circa £3m to £30m over the last 6 years, with a clear growth trajectory ahead. This construction/interior project-based business is now hiring an Interim Management Accountant to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of moving to a permanent role for the right candidate. Reporting to the Financial Controller, an experienced Management Accountant who can step in quickly, take ownership of the month-end process and the core finance operations, and bring consistency and discipline to a function that is being restructured. Key Responsibilities: Month-End Close • Take full ownership of the month-end close, • Produce accurate monthly management accounts on Xero with clear variance commentary, • Post all journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation entries, • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly: no aged items, no surprises, • Maintain the month-end closing calendar and hold the team to it, • Apply revenue recognition correctly across all project contract types (stage-of-completion, IFRS 15 / FRS 102) Accounts Receivable • Ensure sales invoices are raised promptly, • Own the aged debtors report chase overdue accounts proactively, • Manage the debt collection process and automated chasing via Xero, • Prepare customer statements and liaise with operations on dispute resolution Accounts Payable • Process supplier invoices via Dext and ApprovalMax; correct coding and approvals, • Run the weekly payment run, • Run the weekly payment run and manage CIS subcontractor compliance Controls & Process • Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts Key Requirements - Essential • Qualified or part-qualified accountant ACCA, CIMA or ACA or equivalent qualified by experience, • Experience in a similar role in construction, fit-out, manufacturing or any project-based business, • Knowledge of CIS subcontractor compliance, deductions, HMRC submissions, • Proven track record of owning a month-end close independently, • Strong Xero experience bank feeds, journals, reconciliations, reporting, • Ability to assess a process, identify what is broken, and fix it without being asked, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, data visualisation, and analysis tools) Highly Desirable • Familiarity with Dext and ApprovalMax, • Understanding of stage-of-completion revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / FRS 102), • Experience writing or improving finance SOPs in a growing SME Start date is ideally the week commencing July 13th (possibility to wait for the right candidate but no later than July 2026 start) Please note this role is based in Hemel Hempstead and requires individuals who would be happy to commit to a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

A leading organisation is seeking a Financial Controller to join their finance team based in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to play a pivotal part in shaping financial strategy and supporting business growth, with a focus on high-quality management accounting and advanced financial planning. You will enjoy flexible working arrangements, including three days office-based, and a competitive salary of £75,000. What you'll do: As Financial Controller you will be at the heart of the finance function-partnering closely with commercial teams to optimise business performance through insightful analysis. Your day-to-day will involve managing month-end processes with precision; producing detailed management accounts; overseeing transactional finance operations; monitoring cash flow; supporting budgeting cycles; conducting scenario modelling; resolving system discrepancies; enhancing reporting tools; ensuring compliance; assisting audits; handling credit control; processing ledgers; managing assets; administering purchase orders; covering other accounting functions when needed. Success in this role means leveraging your analytical skills to deliver reliable information that informs strategic decisions while nurturing collaborative relationships across departments. You will champion continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies in systems and processes-ensuring transparency throughout all financial operations. • Manage the month end close process ensuring accurate and timely production of management accounts including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements., • Deliver comprehensive variance analysis that explains key performance drivers and impacts, continuously improving reporting clarity and relevance for stakeholders., • Support annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes by developing robust financial models and scenario analyses to assess risks, opportunities, and investment decisions., • Act as a trusted finance business partner to heads of departments and budget holders by executing performance analysis on pricing, cost management, profitability, and investment appraisal., • Assist the Finance Director with internal and external information requests while maintaining strong financial control and compliance across organisational resources., • Monitor and analyse cash flow and working capital drivers, supporting initiatives to optimise cash generation and resource allocation through forward-looking cash forecasts., • Oversee demand management activities within supply chain sales demand forecasting, active inventory management, stock control, timely supply chain stock ordering, and maintenance of accurate material data., • Identify data discrepancies between systems and resolve them efficiently while improving finance processes, tools, and planning systems to enhance efficiency and insight., • Drive standardisation and automation of finance reporting while supporting SAP ERP system maintenance and development for enhanced financial operations., • Ensure compliance with internal policies and standards by supporting audit processes, maintaining integrity of financial data, documenting procedures relevant to internal controls, debt collection/credit control, general ledger processing accounting, purchase ledger processing accounting, sales ledger processing accounting, fixed asset accounting, administrator duties for purchase order system and online expenses function. What you bring: The ideal Financial Controller brings extensive experience in management accounting combined with advanced knowledge of financial planning. Your background includes graduate-level education in finance or business complemented by strong A level results. Professional qualifications such as CIMA are highly regarded alongside at least five years' post-qualification experience in similar roles. You possess exceptional communication abilities-both written and verbal-enabling you to connect effectively across departments. Your proficiency in MS Office ensures seamless reporting while your analytical mindset allows you to interpret complex data accurately. You thrive in collaborative environments where teamwork is celebrated; you take personal responsibility for your actions; embrace open feedback; support others' development; adapt flexibly to change; drive improvements through smart risk-taking. Your interpersonal skills foster trust among colleagues as you contribute positively towards achieving organisational goals. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the role Sytner Tring is recruiting a Retail / Business Manager (Sales Led / Customer Facing) to join our high performing retail team. The role will primarily be based at the MINI site but cross over into supporting the BMW team too. This is a hands on sales leadership role. The successful candidate will spend the vast majority of their time directly with customers, leading from the front by selling Finance & Insurance products at an elite level. This role sits at the heart of the sales floor and is integral to vehicle deliveries, customer experience and commercial performance. As a Retail / Business Manager, you will be customer facing on almost every deal, structuring and presenting finance solutions, selling value added products, and ensuring every customer fully understands their options in a clear, compliant and engaging way. While there is an element of coaching and oversight of the Sales Executive team, this is sales focused people leadership, not operational management. You will influence performance by demonstrating best in class selling behaviours, objection handling, and conversion techniques — not by analysing spreadsheets or producing reports. This is not a back office, accounting, credit control, financial analysis, or business reporting role. Retail Managers work flexible retail hours, including weekends, to ensure we deliver outstanding customer experience at every point of the sales journey. About you This role is designed for experienced, high performing automotive sales professionals who want to progress their career by selling and leading from the front. You must come from a customer facing retail sales background, ideally as a: Top performing Sales Executive Sales Controller Retail Business Manager Finance focused sales role within an automotive dealership You will: Be a proven closer with a strong track record in face to face sales Be highly confident presenting finance and insurance products directly to customers Thrive on time pressured retail environments and live sales situations Coach Sales Executives through observation, example, and real time feedback on deals Take pride in delivering strong finance penetration, add on performance and customer satisfaction A working understanding of financial products is essential, but this role is about selling them ethically and effectively, not analysing them. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 27 days plus bank holidays Company Car Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Private Medical Insurance Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes Career Development Enhanced Pension Entitlement One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please