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Financial Controller \nLeicester (Hybrid working available) \nSalary: Up to £75,000 + bonus & benefits \n \nA growing international business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and develop its finance function during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Reporting to the COO, this is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, forecasting, cash flow management and process improvement. \n \nKey Responsibilities \n- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team \n- Oversee monthly management accounts, financial reporting and KPI delivery \n- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning \n- Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance processes \n- Lead year-end audit and statutory accounts process \n- Prepare and review VAT returns \n- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and risk management \n- Drive process improvements, efficiencies and reporting enhancements across the finance function \n \nAbout You \n- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) \n- Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role \n- Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills \n- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge \n- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships \n- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment \n- Strong leadership, communication and team development skills \n \nPackage & Benefits \n- Annual bonus opportunity \n- Hybrid working \n- Flexible working hours \n- Enhanced holiday allowance \n- Pension scheme \n- Health & wellbeing support \n- Employee discounts and additional benefits \n \nThis is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact within a growing and ambitious organisation

Kerry Robert Associates are delighted to be working in partnership with an established hotel to recruit a Financial Controller for their property in the Leicester area.\nAs Financial Controller, you will support the senior finance team in overseeing the hotel’s day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate financial control, timely reporting, and compliance with group standards.\nThis role is an excellent career opportunity, offering progression and development. It would suit a commercially driven individual, who carries extensive hospitality finance experience.\nKey Responsibilities:\n Managing daily accounting processes including accounts payable and accounts receivable\n Preparing the P&L in full and balance sheet reconciliations\n Budgeting, forecasting and managing the hotel cashflow\n Overseeing the income audit, banking, and cash controls\n Putting in place strong financial compliance standards\n Providing financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting as required\nRequirements:\n Minimum 3 years’ finance experience within hotels or hospitality (essential)\n Strong working knowledge of Excel and accounting/PMS systems\n Highly organised with excellent attention to detail\n Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider teams\n Confident communicator with a proactive and professional approach\nBenefits\nSalary package: £50,000 to £55,000, plus excellent benefits\n You must be eligible to work in the UK\n** This is an on-site role (NO hybrid working pattern offered)

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting exclusively for this Leicester based company as they look to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a Permanent Full-time basis. This position is due to year-on-year growth and an expanding business. The firm has a friendly, professional feel with an empowering Financial Controller at the helm.\n\nThe successful applicant will be working within a fast growing and dynamic business. Profitable and expecting a very exciting period of growth within the next 12-months. \n\nReporting directly to the Financial Controller the new role will be supporting with month end tasks, providing support for transactional finance functions and helping with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Commutable from all over Leicester, Leicestershire as this role is fully remote. \n\nThe Assistant Accountant role:\n\nTo provide cover and support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions\n\nPreparation of weekly payment runs\n\nMonthly Payroll and Pension Administration\n\nAssisting with Preparation and processing of quarterly VAT return\n\nAssisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.\n\nMaintaining ledgers with precision, including accruals, prepayments, and monthly journals\n\nAssisting in reconciling control accounts.\n\nSupporting In House projects and improvements.\n\nEnsuring best practices are adhered to in line with company policies and procedures\n\nAny other tasks as and when required\n\nSkills and Experience Required \n\nAAT qualified\n\nStrong Excel skills and attention to detail\n\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team.\n\nGood interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people of all levels throughout the business\n\nAdaptable, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines\n\nOn offer is a generous packing including;\n\n£28000 - £35000\n\nMonday - Friday hours \n\nHybrid working\n\nHoliday 32 days hol inc\n\nPension\n\nDon’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would like to hear from you. \n\nPlease note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.\n\nINDTB

AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.Are you a seasoned accounts payable professional who thrives on ownership, process improvement, and leadership?.Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you won’t just be processing numbers—you will be the driving force behind the entire accounts payable f

Interim Financial Controller Location: Leicester (3 days on-site, hybrid) Contract: Until the end of 2026 Step in as the right-hand to the Group Financial Controller for a listed, multi-site organisation. This is a highly hands-on, detail-first role. What you’ll lead and deliver: • Step into partially defined processes and establish clear ways of working., • Balance sheet integrity: own reconciliations, controls, and group reporting support., • Reporting backbone: support consolidations, statutory reporting, and close out audit queries., • Technical authority: provide guidance on complex areas, including IFRS 16 and related standards., • Work closely with a junior team, • Assist ERP/process activity, data validation, and alignment across sites., • Unblock issues quickly to protect timelines and reporting accuracy., • Confidence in the numbers: rebuild consistency and credibility ahead of year-end. About you: • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)., • Experience in financial control and reporting (including IFRS 16)., • Proven in complex, fast-paced, or multi-site environments—calm under ambiguity., • Strong on audit support and technical accounting., • Comfortable getting into the details while providing clear day-to-day leadership., • Track record supporting ERP or system change (useful) INDCF Distinct Recruit...

A great opportunity for an experienced Head of Management Accounts to lead a Management Accounts team (c. 14 FTE) within the UK Controllership function. This senior role reports to the UK Financial Controller and is accountable for the monthly financial reporting across all UK entities and plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the finance function. Client Details A global organisation delivering community services to millions of people every year. In the UK, they have c5,000 colleagues who provide life-changing support to their client base and provide deep and meaningful services that truly matter. Description As a strategic leader, you will drive process standardisation, data quality improvements, and the adoption of technology to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. You'll foster a collaborative, high-performing culture across multiple business areas, bringing strong leadership and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities • Lead the Management Accounts function, overseeing the full month-end close to deliver accurate, timely reporting, • Produce performance and variance analysis, offering strategic insights to support data-driven decision-making, • Manage the consolidation of the UK P&L for Group reporting, • Oversee balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOX and internal contro...

Due to company growth and expansion, a leading manufacturer has a new vacancy for an FP&A Accountant. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller you will be responsible for preparing detailed forecasts, budgets as supporting monthly management accounts. Candidates are sought with experience gained within a fast-paced environment (manufacturing, engineering, distribution, construction, etc). The Role Prepare detailed cost analysis across all areas of the business. Identify, develop and implement continuous improvement activities. Develop and produce financial and operating reports. Prepare project weekly, monthly and annual forecasts. Assist in the delivery of site annual business plans, providing financial and commercial guidance where necessary. Support month-end financial closing activities and ensure an efficient and effective close is performed. Maintain the integrity of the Companys internal controls, processes, procedures and systems.Support the companys operations by providing financial information for decision making. The Person Previous...

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a high growth, Leicester based manufacturing company in the appointment of a Finance Director. The role is based at the firm's head office which is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby and Coventry / Warwickshire. Working closely with the Managing Director, the Finance Director role will support them in providing financial stewardship for the business as they embark on their next period of growth. It's an exciting time for the business as a number of large contract wins will see their business grow over the next 12 to 24 months. Day to day responsibilities will be to oversee the finance function which is a team of 12, to develop the function and information that it provides the wider business. There is a strong element to the role in supporting the wider business in key decision making from a commercial point of view. The role is a good mix of routine and technical accounting, corporate reporting as well as adding to the business through commercial impact and business partnering. The business is keen to see the impact from this role reorganising the finance team, developing and improving the processes. To be considered for the role you will need to be qualified in either the CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification and it's likely that you will be in a Financial Controller or Finance Director type role. Your CV will have struc...

RECFinancial are supporting an established Leicestershire client to recruit a Full-Time Credit Controller to join a stable finance team. Working 37.5 hours per week on a temporary basis. Reporting directly into the Accounts Team Leader, the new Credit Controller will work within a small credit control team looking after the ledger, playing a key role in managing the company’s receivables and reducing the ledger. Commutable from Blaby, Enderby, Barwell, Wigston and all over Leicestershire. We are keen to hear from you if you are seeking a fresh challenge and a new opportunity. MAIN ROLE TEMPORARY CREDIT CONTROLLER: As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for the timely collection of outstanding payments by monitoring and managing a section of the financial ledger. This role requires you to be a proactive and collaborative member of the team, working alongside your core debt collection duties. As well as being responsible for resolving invoice queries, raising credit notes for rebates and product displays. Plus, have a solid understanding of finance systems with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, which are essential for success in this role. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEMPORARY CREDIT CONTROLLER ROLE: Monitoring and managing aged debt to ensure the timely collection of outstanding payments Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email. Raise and send invoices and statements...

Financial Controller Leicester (Hybrid working available) Salary: Up to £75,000 + bonus & benefits A growing international business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and develop its finance function during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Reporting to the COO, this is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, forecasting, cash flow management and process improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, • Oversee monthly management accounts, financial reporting and KPI delivery, • Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning, • Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations and compliance processes, • Lead year-end audit and statutory accounts process, • Prepare and review VAT returns, • Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and risk management, • Drive process improvements, efficiencies and reporting enhancements across the finance function About You • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), • Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role, • Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge, • Proven a...

Your New Company:We are supporting a well-established, highly reputable engineering and manufacturing business now part of a larger international group. Operating at the forefront of its sector, the business has a strong heritage of innovation and quality and is currently entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation as part of a global organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified Management Accountant to join the finance team at a pivotal time, contributing to both day-to-day financial operations and wider business initiatives.Your New Role:Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will join an established team of three, becoming a key member of a collaborative finance function. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys driving improvements and adding value.Key responsibilities will include: • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, • Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, • Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, • Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight, • Identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies, • Supporting compliance and audit activity (including SOX where applicable) What you'll need to succeed

Your New Company: We are supporting a well-established, highly reputable engineering and manufacturing business now part of a larger international group. Operating at the forefront of its sector, the business has a strong heritage of innovation and quality and is currently entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation as part of a global organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified Management Accountant to join the finance team at a pivotal time, contributing to both day-to-day financial operations and wider business initiatives. Your New Role: Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will join an established team of three, becoming a key member of a collaborative finance function. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys driving improvements and adding value.Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Supporting month-end and year-end close processes Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight Identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies Supporting compliance and audit activity (including SOX where applicable)What you'll need to succeed Recently qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong grounding in management accounting ...

Cherry Professional is working with a well-established, service-based business to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant into a growing finance function. This is a hands-on role supporting the Financial Controller with the day-to-day running of the accounts, with real scope to get involved in month-end and process improvement for a group of small businessesLocation: Leicester LE4 (On-site, no hybrid)Type: Permanent, full-timeSalary: In the region of £32000 (depending on experience)The role (key duties) • Day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero, • Managing debtors and creditors, • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations, • Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, • Processing payroll in line with HMRC requirements (PAYE/NIC/pensions auto-enrolment), • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, • Maintaining accurate records and supporting year-end, • Liaising with external accountants and internal stakeholdersWhat we’re looking for, • AAT qualified, • Strong experience using Xero (or similar), • Solid understandin...

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a large FMCG business in the appointment of a Finance Manager on a 12 month contract basis to be based at its Leicester site. The role is commutable distance from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Derby, Nottingham and Coventry / Warwickshire. Reporting to a Regional FD, this exciting Finance Manager role will lead a small accounting team who look after the accounting and financial analytics for a close to 100 million turn over business. The role will take responsibility for leading the monthly management accounts, post month end analysis plus the accounts pack, leading on budgeting and forecasting, driving and developing the post month end business analysis, business partnering with the operational teams and working with the SLT to drive decision making through robust analysis and support. The role offers a good mix of period accounting and commercial added value. The finance function is well regarded in the business and is seen as a business function rather than a service function. To be considered for the role you need to be a qualified accountant in either the CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification. You will already have experience of working at either a Finance Manager or Financial Controller level and have experience of either the manufacturing, supply or fmcg sectors. The role is being hired on an employed basis on a 12 month contract. The client will...

Location: Leicester (3 days on-site, hybrid) Contract: Until the end of 2026.Step into partially defined processes and establish clear ways of working.Balance sheet integrity: own reconciliations, controls, and group reporting support.Reporting backbone: support consolidations, statutory reporting,

Distinct Recruitment is seeking an Interim Financial Controller based in Leicester.

Distinct | B Corp is seeking a qualified accountant to lead financial control processes in their Leicester office.

Key responsibilities Bookkeeping & Accounts Oversee and review day-to-day bookkeeping across BakeRite and Fixfire, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Produce fully reconciled accounts through to trial balance for each entity monthly Perform and review all balance sheet reconciliatio

A very reputable and operationally focused business is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of the full finance cycle and bring structure, pace and clarity to a busy environment. Improve the speed, accuracy and clarity of financial reporting. Strengthen financial governance, controls

Oversee accounts, finance, and tax operations, requiring strong Excel skills and presentation to the Board.

Cherry Professional is working with a well-established, service-based business to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant into a growing finance function. This is a hands-on role supporting the Financial Controller with the day-to-day running of the accounts, with real scope to get involved in month-end and process improvement for a group of small businesses Location: Leicester LE4 (On-site, no hybrid) Type: Permanent, full-time Salary: In the region of £32000 (depending on experience) The role (key duties) Day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero Managing debtors and creditors Bank and balance sheet reconciliations Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts Processing payroll in line with HMRC requirements (PAYE/NIC/pensions auto-enrolment) Preparing and submitting VAT returns Maintaining accurate records and supporting year-end Liaising with external accountants and internal stakeholdersWhat we’re looking for AAT qualified Strong experience using Xero (or similar) Solid understanding of transactional finance and general ledger processes (incl. journals, accruals, prepayments) Strong Excel and reconciliation skills Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator who can work independentlyWhat’s on offer 25 days holiday Pension scheme Free parking AAT study support (ACCA / CIMA too advanced) Benefits/incentives package (incl. life insurance and private medical insurance Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role

As Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the group's financial reporting and control framework, ensuring the integrity of financial information and supporting effective decision-making across the business. Significant experience in a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller,

A Financial Controller is sought for a well established manufacturing SME with the backing of a larger group. Key responsibilities Lead the month end close process and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary Maintain

The OpportunityReporting to the Managing Director and working alongside the CFO, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the operational finance function across the group, overseeing two accounts team members. The Candidate

Lead and manage the transactional finance team (AP, AR, cash, bank, GL)Ensure robust financial controls, processes, and system effectivenessMaintain statutory compliance and financial reporting obligationsOversee company taxation (VAT, C

The organisation is continuing its journey of operational improvement and requires an experienced Financial Controller to step in and provide stability, leadership, and enhanced financial rigour during a key period. Your new role As the Interim Financial Controller, youll act as a true Bus

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and experienced Financial Controller. The European Financial Controller is a key role with this successful manufacturer and will have a dual reporting line into both into the UK and US. You are a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA quali

Assistant Group Financial Controller. A reputable and well-established business is seeking an experienced Assistant Group Financial Controller to join its finance team due to restructure. Working closely with senior finance leadership, this role will combine group financial reporting, consolidation

This is a strategic and hands-on role for a Finance Director or Group Financial Controller who thrives in a creative, data-driven environment. Lead financial operations across multiple agency brands, setting the standard for accuracy, governance and performance. Drive budgeting, forecasting, reporti

The Financial Controller will oversee finance operations, including reporting, CASS oversight, and settlement, reporting directly to the CFO.

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed services business to secure an Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract basis.

The Financial Controller will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and controls, providing insights and strategic guidance to senior leadership, with a focus on business partnering and driving financial performance.

A Financial Controller is sought to lead a finance function, ensuring financial control, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance within a construction business. Responsibilities include team management, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and process improvement.

Oversees financial operations, manages the finance department, prepares reports, and ensures robust financial controls.

Com organisations, as we look to secure the services of a talented Financial Controller to head up their European team and support the groups growth. A fantastic opportunity for a driven and growth-oriented Financial Controller xcunqrw to play a pivotal role in the senior leadership teams and to bui

A Financial Controller is sought to lead a finance function, ensuring financial control, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance within a construction business. Responsibilities include team management, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and process improvement.

The Group Financial Controller will manage group financial control and reporting, working closely with the CFO and executive team.

The Group Financial Controller will lead a finance team, prepare financial reports, manage budgets, and ensure financial performance.

Financial Controller needed to manage finance functions for a growing engineering business.

Financial Controller needed to deliver accurate financial information and drive financial controls for a manufacturing business.

Financial Controller needed for a growing private equity-backed firm to establish finance operations, enhance reporting, and implement controls in a multi-entity setup.