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Our client is an international developer of projects within the rapidly expanding offshore wind industry. The company has the objective of developing a global portfolio of innovative joint venture and wholly owned projects within the emerging deep water offshore wind market. The business operates globally and is a true employer of choice, their people are their most important asset, absolutely integral to their success. With a fantastic working culture, an enviable range of benefits and a flexible hybrid working patter, this is an attractive opportunity. \n\n The Opportunity \n\n Reporting to the Head of Finance, this key role will manage the overall financial activities of the Group, including reporting, forecasting, and financial controls. They will develop the Group’s financial strategy in conjunction with shareholders to achieve the strategic objectives of the business. They will also work closely with project joint venture partners to develop efficient financial processes within JV companies and maximise project value. \n\n\n\t • Lead financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely month end, quarter end and year end results with clear analysis and commentary\n\t, • Maintain good relationships with JV partners and ensure they receive timely financial information from projects \n\t, • Manage UK and international tax advisors and ensure tax compliance of group\n\t, • Lead and co-ordinate the audit process for all entities, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely audit outcomes\n\t, • Oversee cashflow and treasury activities, monitoring working capital and supporting financial risk management \n\t, • Support Finance Leads on design and management of the month end process \n\t, • Interface with project teams to ensure finance department is providing project support \n\t, • Develop overall corporate budgets and business plan by working with projects and shareholders\n\t, • Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and statutory regulations\n\t, • Drive proves and system improvements, enhancing efficiency, automation and the quality of financial information\n\t, • Significant experience in a leadership role\n\t, • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA,CIMA,CA or equivalent)\n\t, • Experience working in a fast paced and busy finance function\n\t, • Highly proficient in Excel and Xero\n\t, • Strong technical accounting knowledge\n\t, • Flexible hybrid working: work from home or the office to fit in with your circumstances to seamlessly balance your professional and personal life\n\t, • Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n\t, • Pension: A 10% non-contributory pension, plus the ability to contribute up to 15% via salary sacrifice\n\t, • Professional Support: Professional memberships annually and offer tax return support\n\t, • Time Off: 35 days holiday, plus the ability to buy 5 extra days and carry over 5 days\n\t, • Sickness pay: 6 weeks full pay + 6 weeks half pay\n\t, • Life assurance: 3x salary\n\t, • Group income protection: from week 13\n\t, • Lifestyle Benefits: Tastecard, NetVet (pet-related perks), will writing, cycle-to-work scheme, and Tusker for up to two cars via salary sacrifice.\n\t \n

This part-time Senior Technical Accountant opportunity offers the chance to shape group accounting policy, support high-profile reporting decisions and work on intellectually demanding accounting issues within a large, diverse financial services environment. Complex technical accounting work does not have to come at the expense of flexibility. Flexible working arrangements are available, and workplace adjustments will be supported. The Opportunity This is a specialist role sitting within Group Finance, supporting external reporting for a listed group. The successful individual will work closely with senior stakeholders on complex accounting questions, new products, transactions and regulatory developments, while helping ensure reporting remains robust, auditable and aligned to evolving standards. It is particularly well suited to a technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys analysing complex issues, forming clear positions and translating technical guidance into practical business advice. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical accounting analysis on the IFRS and Solvency II treatment of new products, transactions and strategic initiatives., • Assess the impact of new and emerging accounting standards on group results, supporting implementation activity across the business., • Prepare high-quality technical papers and reporting analyses for IFRS and Solvency II matters., • Support production of the Group IFRS financial statements, including ownership of selected notes to the accounts to auditable standards., • Maintain and communicate allocated sections of the Group Accounting Manual and related accounting policies., • Partner with external auditors and internal finance teams to resolve technical reporting matters on a timely basis., • Contribute technical input to new transactions, restructurings and group reorganisations. Candidate Profile • Qualified accountant with at least three years' post-qualified experience in technical accounting or financial reporting., • Strong knowledge of IFRS, with good understanding of Solvency II reporting requirements advantageous, • Experience interpreting complex transactions and determining appropriate accounting treatment., • Knowledge of financial reporting regulation and broader legislative frameworks relevant to a regulated financial services environment., • Ability to produce clear, well-reasoned technical analysis and communicate conclusions to a range of stakeholders., • Experience within life and pensions, insurance, asset management or a similarly regulated financial services setting would be advantageous. Why This Role? • A chance to work on a broad range of intellectually challenging accounting issues with visible impact at group level., • Opportunity to influence how complex matters are interpreted, documented and reported., • A flexible position suited to an experienced technical accountant seeking impactful part-time work. To learn more or apply, please contact Guy Gracie for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.

Interim Finance Manager We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing business, operating as part of a wider international group. This is a hands-on and operational role suited to a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and taking ownership of the finance function. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the full accounting activities of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and timely delivery of key management information to the wider group. This role is hybrid, being on-site three days per week in the East of Edinburgh, and can also be offered on a part-time basis. The role will offer £300 per day via umbrella and is a 6-month contract. Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for the full accounting function of the company, • Accounts Payable postings and management of supplier payments, • Bank postings and bank reconciliations, • Accounts Receivable reconciliations and oversight of customer balances, • Management and reconciliation of deferred income, • Month-end close and reporting, ensuring deadlines are met, • Preparation of KPI and financial reporting for the wider group, • Posting and reconciliation of salary payroll journals, • Support operational teams with financial insight and reporting, • Maintain accurate records and ensuring compliance with group processes About You: • Experienced Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with strong end-to-end accounting knowledge, • Hands-on, proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently, • Comfortable working in a dynamic, operational business environment, • Strong Sage experience, • Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyse and present financial data, • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders For more information on this role, please contact Kamran Chaudhry at Rutherford Cross.

Lusona Consultancy are delighted to be managing a strategic hire for a Senior Management Accountant based in City Centre Glasgow. Our client are a leading professional services business with a luxury brand and ambitious growth plans as the business continues to scale and evolve. This is a newly created opportunity in a fast paced, commercial environment reporting to the Financial Controller for the group. The opportunity offers a competitive salary from £52,000 - £60,000 per annum plus a generous bonus scheme, private health care, 5% employer pension contribution and 33 days annual leave. The Senior Management Accountant will be responsible for providing commercial analysis across operations and deliver business growth across a multi-site environment. You will work collaboratively across operations, advising management on financial planning, forecasting and spend whilst interpreting the figures and preparing clear narrative reports. The Senior Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, manage cash-flow and working capital. Additionally our client are embarking on systems change and enhancing reporting capability and the Senior Management Accountant will actively contribute to the ongoing development and optimisation of financial systems across the team. Key Responsibilities: • Producing monthly management accounts with associated commentary and performance analysis, • Working with management to understand numbers and help navigate operational challenges through meaningful MI, • P&L, Balance sheet and month-end activities, • Dashboard reporting and providing valuable insight to support commercial decision making, • Overseeing budgeting and forecasting activities, • Prepare Statutory/Year-end accounts and audit schedules, • Focus on continuous improvement across systems, processes and people This is business facing role in a highly commercial environment offered continued career development and progression in a fast-paced and focused team. Our client are looking for a fully Qualified accountant with atleast 1-3 years PQE where they will work with operational managers and provide insight to continue to grow the business. Our client are looking for a strong accountant with relationship building abilities who can influence performance through insight to positively impact the bottom line. The Senior Management Accountant will join a collaborative business where finance and operations work hand in hand and the development of data management and business as usual activities will be essential for this role to succeed. Our client offer an excellent central location, clear line of progression and wider benefits package including 5% pension contribution, health care, company specific benefits and salary ranging between £52,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply here.

W&A is delighted to be partnering with Dovecot Studios to appoint a Head of Finance Resources. This is a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and operational infrastructure while supporting one of Scotland's most distinctive cultural institutions. About Dovecot Studios Dovecot is a landmark centre for contemporary art, craft and design located in the heart of Edinburgh. Built around one of the world's leading tapestry studios, Dovecot collaborates with internationally renowned artists to create extraordinary artworks while delivering a vibrant programme of exhibitions, events and educational initiatives. With a heritage spanning more than a century, Dovecot continues to champion artistic collaboration, craftsmanship and cultural engagement, bringing contemporary creative practice to wider audiences through exhibitions, partnerships and public programmes. The Opportunity As Head of Finance Resources, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with the Director and Board to support the organisation's strategic direction and long-term sustainability. This role combines strategic financial leadership with operational oversight, spanning governance, facilities, HR administration and organisational infrastructure. You will lead financial planning, reporting and compliance while supporting the business to grow commercial and charitable income. Key Responsibilities • Lead financial management across the Dovecot group, including budgeting, forecasting and financial strategy, • Prepare annual budgets and produce quarterly management accounts with clear variance analysis and insights, • Support senior leadership and the Board with financial planning, performance monitoring and strategic decision-making, • Oversee accounting processes using SAGE, ensuring robust internal controls and accurate financial records, • Manage the annual audit process and liaise with auditors, advisers and regulatory bodies including OSCR and HMRC, • Oversee payroll, VAT returns, cashflow management and banking relationships, • Act as Company Secretary, supporting governance, board reporting and compliance obligations, • Provide financial appraisal for projects, funding applications and commercial initiatives, • Oversee facilities management, health safety, IT services and operational infrastructure, • Support HR administration and the development of organisational policies and processes Candidate Profile We are keen to hear from candidates who bring a blend of strong financial expertise and collaborative leadership. You may be: • A CCAB qualified accountant, or qualified by experience with strong technical accounting knowledge, • Experienced in financial management, reporting and compliance, ideally within a charity, arts or not-for-profit organisation (although this is not essential), • Familiar with charity accounting (SORP), VAT and regulatory requirements such as OSCR and HMRC (desirable), • Comfortable working with SAGE and advanced Excel, • An excellent communicator who can present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders and non-financial colleagues, • Experienced in supporting governance processes and working with boards or trustees, • Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative and creative environment Package Benefits • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits, • 37 days holiday including public holidays, • Group pension scheme, • Full-time role (40 hours per week), • This is an onsite role in Edinburgh, with some flexibility depending on organisational and event requirements. A collaborative approach will be taken to working arrangements for the right candidate. Why Join Dovecot? • Play a strategic leadership role within one of the world's leading tapestry studios, • Contribute to an organisation with a century-long heritage of artistic collaboration and cultural impact, • Work closely with the Director, senior leadership team and the Board to shape financial and operational strategy, • Join a passionate team dedicated to bringing contemporary art and craft to wider audiences To Apply To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green, Director at Wilkinson Associates, for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we will be in touch. This role is retained. All CVs sent directly to Dovecot Studios or via agencies will be forwarded to WA.

Salary £38,000 - £45,000 per year (depending on experience) plus 34 days leave rising to 39 days and health cash plan of £1140+ Temporary (12 months fixed term), full-time (37.5 hpw) One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne We can t offer a CoS for this role Home, a place where you belong You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we work supporting major initiatives such as the transition to the new FRS 102 standard, enhancing our capitalisation processes, and delivering smarter, more efficient ways of working across the finance function. Alongside this, you ll bring strong technical accounting expertise and a keen eye for detail to ensure our financial reporting is accurate, compliant and well-controlled. If you are ready to step out of routine accounting and into a diverse role where your work is high profile, in an organisation which helps improve homes for people across the UK, this is the role for you. What you ll do • Support finance projects that make our processes and ways of working stronger, particularly around accounting standards and process improvements., • Keep our fixed asset register complete, correct, and always audit-ready., • Support the production of accurate financial statements, VAT returns and other tax filings. You ll also prepare submissions for key external stakeholders and help respond to audit requests. You will work as part of our highly collaborative and supportive Finance team, sharing ideas and solving problems together. You ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and integrity of our financial reporting. You ll grow your skills and see the impact of your work every day. Be part of one of the UK s top 10 Great Places to Work! You have • An accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) or be working towards one., • An excellent working knowledge of FRS102 (Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)., • Experience in fixed asset accounting and a user of fixed asset modules within ERP systems. We do our best work when we re ourselves. That s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! The practical bits • We work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our office at One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, with the rest from home. Our anchor day is Wednesday, and the second day is flexible to meet the needs of our stakeholders and you., • 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includesbank holidays and a me day ).Theoptionto buy 5 more each year, • Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more, • Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary), • 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more ClickAPPLY NOWto see our Group Financial Accountant Job Description, find out aboutus,for help to apply and for all our benefits. Roles can close early, so don t wait. JBRP1_UKTJ

Following a recent review of the finance department this established group of companies is seeking to strengthen the team by appointing a Senior Financial Accountant. Operating through several divisions and with turnover in excess of £100m, they have enjoyed impressive growth and expansion and have recently become part of a global company. The successful candidate will be joining the business during an exciting period of change and integration, part of which will involve transitioning over to a new ERP system and the development of more robust controls, reporting and analysis processes. The ideal person will therefore have a good amount of experience in corporate financial reporting, control and compliance, with expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP. A key part of this role will involve working with and developing high performance teams whilst driving accountability and continuous improvement with colleagues on site and stakeholders internationally. Main responsibilities:Supporting the development of best in class financial reportingIFRS group reporting and consolidationsUK GAAP statutory reporting (FRS 101 / FRS 102)Month-end and year-end close ownershipCross-functional stakeholder engagementExternal and internal audit coordinationFinancial controls and process improvementTechnical accounting and policy implementation Desired candidate profileStrong, credible presence with the ability to motivate and mentor teamsRapid learner who quickly adapts to new systems, regulations, and business modelsCommercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilityHigh attention to detail with strong governance / compliance mindsetConfident communicator across all organisational levelsStrong financial accounting / technical pedigreeFully qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred) Based at their modern premises this would be a great opportunity for an accountant / auditor from practice seeking to move to industry or an experienced financial accountant. The role will be office based and offers a range of attractive benefits. JBRP1_UKTJ

Financial Accountant Lancaster Looking for a Financial Accountant role where you'll actually own the numbers and have proper input into how things run? This one's worth a look. We're working with a business that needs someone sharp and structured to keep month-end running smoothly, drive some improvements, and mentor a small team. The line manager is excellent - someone I've known a long time and would happily work for myself. The role: • Leading month-end and year-end - accruals, reconciliations the full works, • Owning the monthly management pack and hitting deadlines, • Fixed asset register - keeping it accurate and working with ops on project accounting, • Supporting budget setting and performance tracking, • Managing cashflow reporting and keeping group updated, • Overseeing the team and stepping in when issues come up, • Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with strong experience, • Solid with Excel and finance systems, • Comfortable managing a small team, • Detail-focused, deadline-driven, calm under pressure, • £45-£52k, • Discretionary annual bonus, • 25 days + bank holidays, • Hybrid working Interviewing ASAP - get in touch if it sounds of interest ???? James Turver Turver Jones Ltd JBRP1_UKTJ

What Are We Looking For? With our ongoing growth, an exciting opportunity has opened within the Finance Team for a Financial Systems Analyst to join our team in Cumbernauld or Edinburgh. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility of enabling high-quality commercial decision-making through robust data, systems ownership, and insightful financial analysis. As an integral part of the Finance Team, the Financial Systems Analyst will lead the data and systems perspective within Commercial Finance, ensuring month-end reporting is accurate and timely, business plans are analytically robust, and finance systems and data structures are fit for purpose and continuously improved. Some of Your Key Duties Include: Lead the data and systems elements of the month-end process within Commercial Finance. Produce accurate, timely and insightful monthly reporting packs (revenue, margin, cost, KPIs). Ensure integrity and reconciliation of financial and operational data across systems. Deliver variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior year, highlighting risks and opportunities. Continuously improve automation and efficiency of reporting processes. Support the development of annual budgets, reforecasts and long-range plans from a data and modelling perspective. Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate commercial opportunities and strategic initiatives. Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support decision-making. Ensure planning tools and datasets are aligned with reporting structures and business requirements. Act as the systems and data lead within Commercial Finance. Own and develop finance data models, reporting structures, and system integrations. Translate commercial finance requirements into system and reporting solutions. Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across finance data flows. Provide analytical support to Commercial Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders. Turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. Support pricing, contract evaluation and profitability analysis. Challenge assumptions using data-driven evidence. What Do You Need? Qualified / part-qualified accountant or equivalent commercial finance experience. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial modelling best practices. Experience with finance systems (e.g. ERP, planning tools, BI platforms). Strong data manipulation skills (e.g. Power BI, SQL, Power Query or similar). Experience supporting month-end and budgeting processes. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Full UK Driving Licence. Who Are We? RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs. Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development. What RSE Offer To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader. Industry-leading salary based on your experience. Hybrid Working (where applicable). A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go. Private Healthcare (Personal). Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service. Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme. Company Pension Scheme. Cycle to Work. Discounted National Gym Membership. Professional Fees Paid. Employee Discount Platform. EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme. Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse. In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now