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Telephone: 01438214427Apply for this job nowJob DescriptionGroup Financial Controller Salary 60 - 80K p. Candidates MUST be UK based and have FULL UK working rights Candidate Criteria:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Proven experience as a Finance Director or a sim

Financial Controller - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)\n Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits (Negotiable)Accountable Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. \n This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to take ownership of financial control, reporting, month-end close activities and team leadership within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while driving process improvement and supporting ongoing change initiatives. Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Reviewing and approving journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Managing the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.\n, • Producing insightful variance analysis and commentary for senior management.\n, • Maintaining a strong financial control environment and ensuring audit readiness.\n, • Acting as a key contact for external auditors and supporting year-end processes.\n, • Supporting finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.\n, • Ensuring the integrity of financial data across accounting systems.\n, • Managing, mentoring and developing a finance team.\n, • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to support informed decision-making.\n\n The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial control, financial accounting or management accounting. You will have a proven track record of leading month-end processes, producing high-quality financial reporting and managing teams within a complex business environment. You will possess excellent technical accounting knowledge, strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure while delivering to tight deadlines. Experience of finance transformation, systems implementations or process improvement projects would be highly advantageous. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a successful organisation while covering a key period of maternity leave. \n For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch.

Senior Financial ControllerLiverpool City Centre (Hybrid)£70,000 - £85,000 \n 2/3 days office - flexible \n A fast growing regulated business is modernising its finance function - automating processes, upgrading systems and building a smarter, more efficient operation. Subsequently they have a newly created position for a Senior Financial Controller who can blend hand's on technical finance with transformation, automation and systems improvement. \n This role offers clear progression to Head of Financial Operations in the near future. \n The RoleWorking under an impressive Finance Director, you will lead day to day finance operations while driving improvements across systems, reporting and processes. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll help build a finance function that's robust, data driven and future ready. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead month-end and produce accurate, timely management accounts.\n, • Strengthen controls, reconciliations and audit readiness.\n, • Improve reporting, data quality and management information.\n, • Drive automation and reduce manual processes through better systems.\n, • Support system implementations and optimisation.\n, • Lead, support and develop the finance team.\n, • Improve billing, debt management and cash collection.\n, • Enhance cash flow visibility, WIP and debt reporting.\n, • Build meaningful KPIs and performance insights.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.\n, • Experience as a Financial Controller or Senior FC.\n, • Strong financial controls and governance background.\n, • Confident leading teams and improving processes.\n, • Strong systems capability - automation, transformation, workflow tools.\n, • Experience delivering system upgrades or business change.\n, • Pragmatic, proactive and solutions focused.\n\n Desirable: Experience in a regulated business or complex operational environment. \n Why Apply? You'll join at a pivotal moment - helping shape a modern, technology?enabled finance function and building the foundations for future growth. You'll make a real impact from day one, with a clear pathway to Head of Financial Operations. \n \n If you are interested in knowing more about this position then please don't hesitate to get in touch to apply below.

Management Accountant (Interim)\n Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 (pro rata)Contract: Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (potential for extension)Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days in the office, remainder working from home)Qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA QualifiedHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pmBenefits: Free Parking, enhance holidays The Opportunity\n A well-established and growing organisation is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join its finance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, producing insightful management information, and supporting operational decision-making. Working closely with senior finance leaders, you will play a key role in the production of monthly accounts, forecasting, business planning, financial analysis, and performance reporting. The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working remotely. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other journals.\n, • Production of income and expenditure reports and ensuring integrity of the financial ledger.\n, • Assisting with annual budgets, reforecasts and longer-term business planning activities.\n, • Providing detailed financial analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.\n, • Investigating variances and producing meaningful commentary for budget holders and senior management.\n, • Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Supporting the development of dashboards and management reporting tools.\n, • Assisting with financial modelling, forecasting and business case preparation.\n, • Producing ad-hoc financial analysis, costings and reports as required.\n, • Calculating and posting monthly accounting transactions.\n, • Supporting project teams with robust financial information and commercial insight.\n, • Assisting with recharge processes, invoicing and maintaining accurate financial records.\n, • Supporting the Financial Controller in delivering key finance objectives and reporting requirements.\nAbout You\n To be successful in this role, you will be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • An experienced Management Accountant with strong month-end accounting expertise.\n, • Advanced in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and financial analysis.\n, • Highly analytical with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.\n, • Comfortable influencing and collaborating with non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.\n, • Self-motivated, organised and capable of working both independently and as part of a wider finance team\n, • Key Experience:\n, • Exposure to labour cost reporting, workforce planning or staff cost analysis.\n, • Experience supporting operational teams through business partnering and performance reporting.\n

Financial Controller - Parcels (Mat Cover) Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on we're looking for a Financial Controller to join our Financial Accounting team on a fixed term basis to cover Maternity leave owning the month-end close and ledger management for one of our key UK and Ireland business divisions.Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK's leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and our transformative Send service, we're bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.At InPost UK, we're building an unparalleled group of talent committed to reshaping the way parcels move and redefining eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain a passionate bunch with high ambition.About the RoleWe're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the month-end close process, deliver accurate financial reporting and develop a high-performing accounting team. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, maintaining robust financial controls and delivering audit-ready financial information across multiple entities.You'll work closely with Finance Business Partners, Transformation, IT and the wider finance function to continually improve processes while supporting a fast-paced, growing business.What You'll Be Doing:Month-End Close & Financial ControlLead the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring an accurate, complete and timely close.Prepare, review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and reclassifications.Manage a close timetable, resolving issues quickly while driving continuous improvements.Act as the primary escalation point within your team for close-related queries, blockers and ledger issues resolving these quickly to maintain timetable integrityCoordinate with the wider finance team to ensure inter-entity positions, eliminations and consolidation adjustments are correctly handled.Balance Sheet & ReportingOwn the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring all accounts are fully reconciled and supported.Maintain audit-ready reconciliation packs, resolving reconciling items promptly.Oversee the production and delivery of accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Lead the reporting of cashflows, ensuring all significant cash movements are properly authorised, recorded and reconciled.Deliver insightful variance commentary against budget, forecast and prior year.Support consolidated reporting across UK and Ireland entities.Audit & SystemsPrepare high-quality audit working papers and act as the key contact for internal and external auditors.Implement audit recommendations and strengthen financial controls.Ensure data integrity across Unit4 and Sage, supporting ongoing system improvements and governance.Contribute to the SAP Hana migration, including testing, process mapping and go-live support.Leadership & CollaborationLead, coach and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.Manage workload planning to ensure successful delivery during month-end, audit and year-end.Work collaboratively across Finance, Finance Business Partnering, IT and Transformation to deliver consistent, high-quality financial reporting.Promote best practice, continuous improvement and a culture of accountability, accuracy and teamwork.What We're Looking ForYou'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems and be motivated by improving both processes and performance.Qualifications and experience:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Strong post-qualified experience within financial accounting, financial control or management accounting.Proven experience leading the month-end close in a multi-entity environment.Strong balance sheet reconciliation and financial reporting experience.Experience leading and developing finance teams.Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.Experience using Unit4, Sage or similar ERP systems.Experience within logistics, retail, distribution, e-commerce or another high-volume operational environment.Exposure to finance transformation or ERP implementation projects.Skills and competencies:Strong technical accounting knowledge.Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Process improvement mindset with a collaborative approach.Calm, resilient and quality-focused under pressure.The Inpost process:We aim to make our recruitment process straightforward and enjoyable. If your application is shortlisted, you'll typically have an initial 20-minute conversation with our Talent Team, followed by one or two interview stages depending on the role.At InPost, we celebrate individuality and believe our people are our greatest strength. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported to succeed. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be happy to support you. Flexible working options are available for some roles.TPBN1_UKTJ

Speedy are the UKs leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services everything for every job!Job Title - Hire ControllerLocation - PooleWorking Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per weekBased in the depot, the Hire Controller is a vital part of operations on the front line of sales and customer service. Relationship building is the key to success, as the Hire Controller coordinates the entire hire process from taking the order through to delivery and collection, liaising with every part of the depot to ensure the needs of the customer are met and that theyre satisfied with our service.On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be desk-based, working directly with the other departments, liaising regularly with stock teams, drivers and engineers to ensure minimal delay in fulfilling the needs of the customer with readily available equipment and close contact.For us to help you on your journey to success, heres what youll need:Strong organisational skillsStrong communication skills both verbally & writtenAdaptabilityCommitment to learn and developDriving licensePrevious experience working within the hire industry or similar sales or operational roleAbility to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver.What we offer:26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Life assurancePension SchemeCanteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brandOpportunities for training, development and career progressionVoluntary Health Cash PlanMy Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliersGreen Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cyclingPAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial managementSpeedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governanceAll applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.TPBN1_UKTJ

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. \n Based in Liverpool, you will work within a hybrid working model, supporting key stakeholders across the organisation and delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis and business partnering support.This opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who is immediately available or available at short notice and looking to join a values-driven organisation during an exciting period of activity and change. Salary/Benefits:\n\n • £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro rata)\n, • 6-month fixed-term contract\n, • Hybrid and flexible working available (2-3 days in office)\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement\n, • Excellent pension scheme\n, • Wellbeing and employee benefits package\n, • Professional development opportunities\nJob Duties:\n\n, • Produce monthly management accounts and associated financial reports.\n, • Prepare and post monthly journals including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.\n, • Support the budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.\n, • Analyse financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful commentary.\n, • Generate income and expenditure statements and maintain the integrity of the financial ledger.\n, • Support the development of KPI reporting and management dashboards.\n, • Prepare financial analysis and reporting for budget holders and senior stakeholders.\n, • Assist with financial modelling, costings and business case preparation.\n, • Support the preparation of recharges, invoices and ad-hoc financial reporting.\n, • Maintain accurate records, reconciliations and supporting documentation.\n, • Provide financial support to projects and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Assist the Financial Controller with key financial deliverables and stakeholder requests.\nWho will I report in to?\n Financial Controller When will interviews be taking place?\n Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Early application is recommended. Ideal Experience:\n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant (essential)\n, • Previous experience in a Management Accountant position.\n, • Strong month-end accounting and financial reporting experience.\n, • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.\n, • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.\n, • Ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively to tight deadlines.\n, • Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.\n, • Experience within healthcare, NHS or public sector environments would be advantageous but is not essential.\n\n If this role is of interest and you would like to learn more, please apply today or contact Accountable Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Financial Controller \n Liverpool City Centre Permanent /Office based \n Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 \n Monday to Friday (office hours) \n Join a Growing Property Business as a Financial Controllerin Merseyside \n What's on Offer? \n\n • \n Competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000. \n • \n Opportunities for training and professional development. \n • \n Career progression within a growing business. \n • \n Team events and recognition programmes. \n • \n The opp... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, you will act as a true deputy. Managing a team of 6 and playing a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the group's financial control environment while helping to shape the future direction of the finance function. Own and continuously enhance t

Nigel Wright Recruitment is seeking a Financial Controller in the UK to report to the executive team and shape how finance supports the wider organisation.

Financial Accountant opportunity (potential for permanent appointment) with a UK market leader in the Leisure/Retail sector based in Northeast Merseyside. Report to the Financial Controller.

Preference for a practice‑trained ACA or ACCA qualified Financial Controller/Senior level Financial Accountant. Temp‑to‑Perm Financial Controller opportunity with a well‑established Merseyside business in the Leisure/Retail sector. The role reports directly to the CEO, manages a Financial Ac

Financial Controller - Liverpool. This role is perfect for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment. You'll play a key role in shaping the finance function - strengthening financial processes and controls, producing clear and insightful

Aspiring Liverpool‑based property business seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function from their City Centre offices. This permanent, full‑time role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management, with payroll, VAT and year‑end duties handled in house.

A construction firm in Liverpool seeks a Financial Controller to enhance the finance function. This role involves producing management accounts, managing financial controls, and leading a small finance team.

Temp-to-Perm Financial Controller opportunity with a well-established Merseyside business in the Leisure/Retail sector. The role reports directly to the CEO, manages a Financial Accountant, and works alongside the Finance Manager leading the management accounts team.

Lead all aspects of financial control, including financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet management, and internal controls. Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Maintain and improve financial processes and syste

As a Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Financial Controller and be responsible for a variety of important functions. Forge Talent is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join an outstanding services company. Take charge of the year

Our client is ideally looking for a practice trained, ACA or ACCA qualified Financial Controller/Senior level Financial Accountant, but they will also consider CIMA finance professionals who have worked in a similar profile role covering the financial/technical accounting areas outlined above. This

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial reporting, supporting month‑end processes, maintaining forecasts, and providing valuable financial insight to support business performance. Assistant Financial Accountant. Accountable are r

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, maintaining forecasts, and providing valuable financial insight to support business performance. Assistant Financial Accountant. Accountable are rec

Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and systems. Confident operating in a hands‑on, detail‑focused role with ownership of key financial processes.

Strong knowledge of financial controls and risk assurance. Understanding of financial reporting risks and compliance. This is an opportunity to step into a Financial Controller role with real ownership of the control environment.

Understanding financial principles with knowledge of accounting standards, financial statements and key financial ratios. The Financial Controller will dictate and operate the processes and systems for the accurate and timely recording of information in the financial system. Proficiency in financial

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise. Experience within financial control, governance, audit or risk-focused environments. Real ownership of the Group's financial controls agenda.

The role reports into the Group Financial Controller, leads a finance team of six, safeguards the integrity of the group's financial control environment and helps shape the direction of the finance function. Accountable Recruitment Limited in Liverpool is partnering with a high-growth UK business to

The Part-Time Finance People are seeking a Financial Controller in Liverpool to lead the finance function.

At The Part-Time Finance People, we believe finance should be practical, proactive and commercially focused. Financial Controller – Liverpool. We’re building capacity for future growth and have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join our team in Liverpool.

You will report to the Financial Controller and help produce timely financial reporting, support month-end processes, and maintain forecasts while providing valuable insights to support business performance. Accountable Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant in Liverpool to

Palatine Talent is seeking a Financial Controller for a well-established Merseyside business in the Leisure/Retail sector. You will report to the CEO, manage a Financial Accountant, and work with the Finance Manager on the management accounts team.

Cost Controller needed for a global Aerospace company to improve processes, manage financial planning and reporting, analyze costs, and support decision-making.

Join a Growing Property Business as a Financial Controllerin Merseyside.

Experienced Financial Controller needed for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, offering a leadership role in finance.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, inventory accounting and month-end processes within a small, collaborative finance team. The finance team plays a key role in driving performance and

A leading healthcare services organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Credit Controller to support its finance team during a busy period. Proven experience in a Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable role.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Xero Accounts Clerk to manage day-to-day financial transactions using Xero accounting software. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and providing general sup

This role reports directly to the Financial Controller. Financial Reporting:* Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements. Compile and organise financial data for auditing purposes.

Credit Controller / Liverpool / £28,000 - £29,000 / Hybrid Working / Excellent Benefits. Credit Controller Role Overview. NC Associates are currently recruiting a Credit Controller to join an international business based in Liverpool.

This role will drive strategic decision-making, improve commercial performance, and deliver the financial insight needed to support growth, profitability, and long-term business success. Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling. Ensure robust financial governance, co

Working closely with budget holders and service leaders, you'll deliver clear financial insight, enabling informed decision-making and strong financial stewardship. Reporting into the Director of Finance, your role will be to lead the team and take responsibility for financial records, budget se

This role reports directly to the Financial Controller. Financial Reporting:* Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements. Compile and organise financial data for auditing purposes.

Reporting to the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations.

This is a brilliant Accounts Assistant opportunity to join a business that's investing heavily in its future.Backed by private equity and undergoing an exciting period of growth, they're transforming the way finance supports the wider organisation through new technology, acquisitions and continuous

LONDON ACADEMY FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | Full time.London Arena, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/10/2026.At London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT), our mission is to equip learners with practical skills and industry-focused knowledge that bridge the gap between education and employment.We are ded

Flagright enables real-time risk detection, automated investigations, and intelligent decisioning, helping compliance teams operate at their full potential in the fight against financial crime. The Head of Finance will take ownership for Flagright's financial operations globally, spanning our office

You'll help drive better outcomes across financial reporting, tax, legal and regulatory risk, strengthen controls, and support informed decision-making across Lloyds Banking Group. Qualified finance professional with 10+ years post qualification experience as a leader in financial reporting. Financi

Head of Finance, FP&A or Controller leadership at a high-growth B2B SaaS or fintech startup. At the same time you stand up FP&A, controls, and the financial readiness that takes us from Series A to Series B and beyond. Lead financial diligence prep, build the data room, support the CEO through the r

You will own financial control, reporting and compliance, partner with the CEO, CFO and PE sponsor, and drive system transformation including ERP.