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Senior Accountant \n £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience | Manchester | Full-time \n Are you an ambitious practice accountant looking for a role that offers genuine variety, strong client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a growing, technology-driven firm? \n We're working with an ambitious and expanding accountancy practice that is investing heavily in technology, cloud systems and smarter ways of working. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is moving away from the traditional compliance-led model and embracing modern technology to create a more efficient and commercially focused service for its clients. \n Based in Manchester, the role would suit an experienced practice professional who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to develop their technical, commercial and advisory skills within a progressive environment. \n The Opportunity \n As a Senior Accountant, you'll work across a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounts, tax and client service work. \n You'll have genuine ownership of your workload and regular interaction with business owners, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and develop into a trusted adviser. \n The firm is particularly focused on using cloud technology and modern systems to improve the client experience and streamline the way the team works. This makes the role ideal for someone who enjoys embracing new technology and finding more efficient ways of delivering high-quality work. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients\n, • Preparing management accounts and providing financial insight\n, • Supporting with corporation tax and personal tax compliance\n, • Managing client queries and acting as a key point of contact\n, • Building strong relationships with SME and owner-managed business clients\n, • Working with cloud accounting systems and digital tools\n, • Supporting clients with Xero and other technology-led accounting solutions\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and automate routine work\n, • Supporting senior colleagues with advisory and project work\n, • Reviewing and supporting the work of junior team members where required\n, • Helping to ensure work is delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines\n, • Developing your commercial understanding of clients and their businesses\n\n What we're looking for \n You'll have strong experience within UK accountancy practice and be comfortable preparing accounts and dealing directly with clients. \n You may be ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, provided you have the technical capability and ambition to take ownership of a senior-level role. \n We're particularly interested in someone who brings: \n\n • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts within UK practice\n, • Knowledge of management accounts and tax compliance\n, • Confidence dealing directly with clients\n, • Experience working with cloud accounting software, ideally Xero\n, • A genuine interest in technology and improving the way work is delivered\n, • Strong communication and organisational skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail\n, • A proactive and commercially minded approach\n, • The ambition to develop towards increasingly advisory-focused responsibilities\n\n Why consider it? \n This is an exciting time to join a growing accountancy firm with ambitious plans and a genuinely modern approach to practice. \n Technology is central to the business, with continued investment in cloud accounting platforms, automation and systems designed to make the team's work more efficient and create a better experience for clients. \n You'll join a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged and there is genuine opportunity to grow alongside the business. \n The package includes: \n\n • £40,000 - £50,000 salary, depending on experience\n, • A varied portfolio of interesting clients\n, • Exposure to modern cloud accounting technology\n, • Genuine client-facing responsibility\n, • Opportunities to develop advisory and commercial skills\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Clear career progression within a growing firm\n, • A progressive and collaborative working environment\n\n If you're looking for a Senior Accountant role in Manchester where you can combine strong practice experience with modern technology, client exposure and genuine career progression, we'd be keen to speak with you. \n Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

We're proud to be partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing organisation based in Manchester's City Centre. They're looking for an ambitious Management Accountant to become part of their dynamic finance team - someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves, challenge the status quo, and use financial insight to drive real impact across the business. \n If you're a PQ Accountant with at least two years' management accounting experience and you love turning numbers into meaningful stories then this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking, supportive environment. \n \n Why You'll Want to Join \n\n • Be part of a close-knit, motivated finance team where your ideas are valued and your work genuinely matters.\n, • Receive ongoing professional development, tailored training, and the freedom to grow your skills your way.\n, • Thrive in a culture built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect - where success is shared, and people support each other every step of the way.\n\n \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Preparing insightful monthly management accounts and commentary that drive business decisions.\n, • Partnering with department heads to shape budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis.\n, • Owning balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy across financial data.\n, • Providing reports that turn numbers into clarity - helping teams understand the story behind the figures.\n, • Supporting external audits and assisting with ad hoc projects alongside the Finance Manager.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve systems, streamline reporting, and strengthen financial controls.\n\n \n What You'll Bring \n\n • A minimum of two years' experience in management accounting or a related role.\n, • CIMA/ACCA part-qualified and eager to keep developing professionally.\n, • Strong communication skills - able to explain finance in plain English to colleagues from all backgrounds.\n, • A team-first mindset, great attention to detail, and solid Excel skills.\n, • Any familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a bonus.\n\n \n What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out \n This organisation truly invests in its people, from mentoring and career development to flexible working and a genuine focus on wellbeing. The leadership team is approachable and inclusive, encouraging everyone to bring fresh ideas and think differently. You will also receive study support for ACCA/CIMA to complete your exams and become qualified. \n You'll be based in Manchester Centre, surrounded by creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community. Here, you'll find a finance team that works hard, supports one another, and celebrates shared success. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Client Manager \n £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience | Manchester | Full-time \n Are you an experienced practice professional looking for a role that combines client leadership, people management and commercial advisory exposure? \n We're working with a growing and ambitious accountancy practice looking to appoint a qualified Client Manager to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while playing an important role in the development of the wider team. \n Based in Manchester, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with business owners, leading and developing staff, and wants to build their exposure to the more commercial and advisory side of accountancy practice. \n The Opportunity \n As a Client Manager, you'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients across statutory accounts, management accounts, tax and wider advisory services. \n You'll act as a trusted point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality work is delivered while developing strong relationships and gaining a deeper understanding of their businesses. \n Alongside your client responsibilities, you'll lead, mentor and develop junior and semi-senior members of the team. This role would suit someone with strong leadership skills who enjoys helping others progress and wants to play an active part in building a successful team. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients\n, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships\n, • Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts\n, • Reviewing management accounts and providing meaningful insight to clients\n, • Overseeing corporation tax and personal tax compliance work\n, • Leading client meetings and discussing financial performance and business objectives\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and commercial support\n, • Working with business owners to help them better understand their financial information\n, • Managing workloads and ensuring assignments are delivered accurately and on time\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing junior and semi-senior members of staff\n, • Reviewing work and providing constructive technical feedback\n, • Supporting the Partners and senior leadership team with client development and wider projects\n, • Helping improve processes, client service and the efficiency of the wider team\n\n What we're looking for \n You'll be a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with strong experience gained within UK accountancy practice. \n You'll have experience managing client relationships and reviewing accounts and tax work, alongside the confidence to lead and develop people. \n We're particularly interested in someone who has: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification\n, • Strong UK practice experience\n, • Experience managing a portfolio of clients\n, • Strong technical knowledge across statutory accounts, management accounts and tax\n, • Experience reviewing the work of junior team members\n, • Proven leadership and people management skills\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities\n, • A commercially minded approach\n, • The appetite to develop further into client advisory and business development\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines\n\n What's on offer \n This Client Manager role offers the opportunity to take on a genuinely broad position within a supportive and progressive accountancy environment. \n You'll have significant exposure to clients and business owners, while also developing your leadership skills and building your commercial and advisory experience. \n The package includes: \n\n • £55,000 - £65,000 salary, depending on experience\n, • A varied and interesting client portfolio\n, • Genuine leadership and staff development responsibility\n, • Increasing exposure to commercial and advisory work\n, • The opportunity to build strong relationships with business owners\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment\n\n This is a particularly strong opportunity for a qualified practice professional who wants to move beyond compliance-focused work and develop into a well-rounded leader and trusted business adviser. \n If you're looking for a Client Manager opportunity in Manchester where you can lead people, manage key client relationships and build your commercial exposure, we'd be keen to speak with you. \n Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Finance Manager - Procure to Pay. \n Must be available to start in December \n About the Role \n This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation. \n You will provide Finance expertise across the Procure to Pay process, helping to shape future processes covering Accounts Payable, invoice processing, payments, accruals and financial controls. The role combines hands-on Finance knowledge with previous ERP implementation experience and strong OpenText VIM expertise. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end Procure to Pay process.\n, • Shape processes covering AP, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, approvals, payments and month-end close.\n, • Lead business requirements and process design for OpenText VIM, including PO/non-PO invoices, approvals, exceptions and automated invoice processing.\n, • Ensure strong financial controls around invoice processing, approvals, matching, GR/IR and payments.\n, • Work with Procurement, Logistics, Technology and Finance teams to ensure effective end-to-end process integration.\n, • Support data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go-live activity.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency, automation, controls and data quality.\n, • Act as a key Finance point of contact throughout the ERP transformation.\n\n About You \n\n • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong hands-on Finance experience across Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable.\n, • Previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.\n, • Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.\n, • Strong understanding of Finance controls, audit requirements, invoice processing and month-end.\n, • Confident working with Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.\n\n Desirable \n\n • SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience.\n, • Retail or other high-volume environment experience.\n, • Experience with data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.\n, • Knowledge of e-invoicing, tax or supplier compliance.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • £85,000-£90,000 + benefits.\n, • Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.\n, • Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.\n, • Opportunity to shape future Procure to Pay processes and ways of working.\n, • Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.\n\n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Job Title: Finance Assistant \n Location: Ardwick, Manchester \n Duration: Permanent, Full Time \n Flow Student at a glimpse \n Flow Student is the student accommodation platform of MCR Property Group, a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Launched in 2026, Flow has grown rapidly through acquisition and now operates more than 8,000 beds in university cities across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Preston, Nottingham, Coventry, Sunderland and Canterbury, with a clear ambition to reach 15,000 beds. Our focus is on well-located, well-run accommodation, backed by ongoing investment in our buildings, systems and people. As the platform continues to expand at pace, we are building a dedicated finance team in Manchester and are looking for capable, driven individuals who are eager to grow alongside the business. \n Our current requirement: \n We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, thriving business at an exciting stage of its growth, offering broad exposure across the finance function, genuine opportunities for professional development and the chance to progress as the team grows. \n In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, taking responsibility for posting and allocating rent receipts, reconciling income and student payments between our property management system, StarRez, and Sage Intacct, and completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple companies and bank accounts. You will help manage student deposits and refunds, process sales invoices and credit notes, and support the collection of outstanding balances by working with site teams on arrears and payment queries. \n You will assist the Management Accountant with month-end tasks, including the preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules, and help prepare information for VAT returns and the year-end audit. You will also process staff expenses and site petty cash, maintain accurate filing and audit trails, respond to queries from site teams, students and suppliers, and provide cover and support to the purchase ledger team and wider finance team as required. \n About you: \n The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within property, lettings or a multi-site business. You will be comfortable working with numbers, confident using Excel and keen to develop your knowledge of accounting systems. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised and able to manage a varied workload, and take pride in accuracy and getting things right. A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role. \n If you are an enthusiastic finance professional looking to build your career within a growing business, we would be delighted to hear from you. \n Skills/Requirements: \n Previous experience in a finance or accounts role \n Bank reconciliations and cash allocation \n Sales ledger and credit control experience \n Understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments \n Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills \n Experience of Sage Intacct, StarRez or a similar accounting or property management system desirable \n AAT qualified or studying, or willingness to study, preferred \n Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a confident telephone manner \n Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively \n Excellent attention to detail \n Ability to work independently as well as part of a team \n Experience in student accommodation, lettings or property preferred \n Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience \n Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, office-based. \n Benefits: \n\n • Pension\n, • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Professional development opportunities\n, • Free eye test voucher/ reclaim costs\n\n If you are ambitious and looking to take the next step in your career within a growing student accommodation business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Title \n Accounting Services Senior Associate \n \n Location \n Manchester \n \n Salary \n £42,000 - £49,000 \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant to join the Accounting Services team of a Big 4 firm in Mancheter. This is a market-leading team providing high-quality corporate accounting services to a diverse portfolio of national and multinational clients. \n \n You'll be part of a technically strong, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering efficient, insight-driven solutions while supporting clients with their ongoing compliance and reporting needs. \n \n What you will be doing as an Accounting Services Senior Associate \n \n\n • Preparation of statutory financial statements (SFS)\n, • Bookkeeping and preparation of periodic management accounts\n, • Managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality outputs\n, • Supporting ad hoc accounting and advisory projects\n, • Participating in client secondments, working on-site where required\n, • Contributing to proposals and supporting the growth of the accounting compliance offering\n, • Supporting developments in process improvement, technology, risk, and controls\n, • Managing and mentoring junior team members\n\n \n What you will need to succeed as an Accounting Services Senior Associate \n \n\n • ACA / ACCA qualified (or international equivalent)\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in financial reporting\n, • Good working knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS (US GAAP exposure beneficial)\n, • Experience using accounting software and strong Excel skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment\n, • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach\n, • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively within a team\n\n \n Why join this firm? \n \n\n • Opportunity to work with a globally recognised firm\n, • Exposure to high-profile, international clients\n, • Involvement in both core accounting and advisory work\n, • Strong focus on training, development, and career progression\n, • Collaborative and supportive team culture\n\n \n What next? \n \n The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£120k | Permanent | Lancashire \n A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development. \n This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting. \n The role \n You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • \n Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process \n • \n Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting \n • \n Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors \n • \n Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls \n • \n Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities \n • \n Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity \n • \n Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues \n • \n Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers \n • \n Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders \n • \n Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements \n • \n Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems \n • \n Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow \n\n About you \n We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • \n Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) \n • \n Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting \n • \n Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting \n • \n Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS \n • \n Experience managing external audits \n • \n Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance \n • \n Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury \n • \n Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment \n • \n Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders \n • \n A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance \n\n What's on offer? \n\n • \n £90,000-£120,000 salary \n • \n Hybrid working \n • \n Senior position within a growing and evolving Group \n • \n Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team \n • \n Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function \n • \n Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects \n\n Location: Lancashire Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Working pattern: Hybrid \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Location: Manchester and surrounding areas \n Working Pattern: Hybrid working, 2-3 Days on-site working \n Engagement Route: Personal Services Company / Limited Company (IR35 status to be determined on an assignment basis) \n Day Rate: Negotiable \n Who we are \n At Grant Thornton we’re building something bold. We’re doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there’s real momentum. \n Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder. \n Joining us in CFO Solutions – Finance Placements \n Grant Thornton’s CFO Solutions provides strategic, transformation and execution support for CFOs, through multiple services including finance consultancy, finance placements, business process outsourcing and technical accounting advice. The Finance Placements team focuses on providing an on-demand and project-focused accounting service, deploying individuals and teams of interim finance professionals into our clients’ finance functions to help them through periods of challenge or change. \n If you’re an experienced Interim Financial Accountant who’s tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there’s another route. Within CFO Solutions you’ll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. \n You can engage with us through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms - whichever way gives you the freedom you’re looking for \n Skills we are looking for \n\n • Fully qualified member of a professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.\n, • Experience working within Industry, in companies with an annual turnover of a minimum of £50m+, ideally within a listed FTSE business and/or Top 20 practice within financial/statutory accounting capacity.\n, • Experience of half and full-year-end accounts preparation, audit liaison and preparation of monthly management accounts.\n, • Group Accounts Consolidation and Intercompany accounting.\n, • Financial reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, or international GAAP.\n, • Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audits.\n\n Why Consultants choose the ATC \n\n • Work that moves you forward\n, • When a project fits your skills, we’ll get in touch, but you choose whether it’s right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise.\n, • The freedom of contracting without the hidden admin \n, • You’re not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients.\n, • Community you can actually feel\n, • Connection shouldn’t disappear just because you’re contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you’ll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful.\n\n Our culture and values \n We have a culture where talented people thrive – where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It’s a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to aim higher, where we’re encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. \n Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. \n How to join \n We keep the process straightforward, because the real work happens once you’re here. \n\n • Submit your CV and basic details through our online application.\n, • If there’s a match, a recruiter will reach out to discuss.\n, • Meet key stakeholders for a focused conversation.\n, • Complete your background checks, join the Agile Talent Community, and start exploring the opportunities we have to offer.\n\n If you need adjustments at any point in the process, please let us know during the application stage - we aim to make sure our roles are accessible to everyone.

\n Senior Management Accountant \n 12 month FTC initially, with the view to going permanent \n ASAP start \n Location: Manchester, 3 days a week onsite Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum \n Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and influencing financial performance? \n We're looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant to take ownership of a key finance function within a large, complex organisation. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll drive reporting excellence, strengthen financial controls and play a central part in ongoing finance transformation initiatives. \n You'll lead a talented accounting team, ensuring the delivery of reliable financial information while helping the business make informed commercial decisions. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to contribute to strategic projects that will shape the future of the finance function. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Leading and developing a team of finance professionals, creating an environment where people can perform, grow and succeed.\n, • Ensuring the smooth delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.\n, • Providing high-quality financial insight and analysis to support business performance.\n, • Taking ownership of key balance sheet areas and maintaining strong governance across financial processes.\n, • Working closely with finance and business stakeholders to improve reporting, drive efficiency and enhance decision-making.\n, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.\n, • Identifying opportunities to streamline processes through automation, standardisation and improved controls.\n, • Contributing to finance transformation programmes, including systems enhancements and process optimisation initiatives.\n\n About You \n You'll be a technically strong accountant who combines attention to detail with a commercial mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. \n We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (desirable)\n, • Previous experience in management accounting, financial accounting or Record-to-Report environments.\n, • Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.\n, • Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting standards and month-end processes.\n, • Experience operating within a large, multi-entity or complex business environment.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP and finance systems.\n, • The ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and build strong relationships across the business.\n, • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a track record of improving finance processes.\n\n Why Join? \n This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact in a business that values continuous improvement and professional development. You'll work alongside senior leaders, contribute to meaningful change programmes and have the opportunity to shape how finance supports the wider organisation. \n If you're looking for a role that combines leadership, technical accounting expertise and business partnering exposure, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today to take the next step in your finance career \n

Your new company \n An exciting opportunity has arisen with a PE-backed, leading international professional services organisation that is continuing to invest in its finance function. This is a highly visible role within a high-performing team, offering the chance to work alongside senior leadership and play a key part in driving commercial performance across a significant business division. \n Your new role \n As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders and operational leaders to provide meaningful commercial insight, challenge decision-making and support strategic growth. You'll take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities, whilst analysing revenue, profitability, utilisation and working capital performance. The role will also involve supporting pricing and investment decisions, identifying risks and opportunities, enhancing reporting and helping to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally making the move from a Big 4 Audit Manager position or bringing a strong blend of audit and commercial finance experience. You'll possess excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear commercial recommendations. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll be partnering with senior decision-makers and influencing business performance across a large and fast-paced organisation. \n What you'll get in return \n This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a genuine business partnering role within a well-respected organisation, offering broad exposure to senior leadership, strategic decision-making and commercial finance. You'll benefit from a collaborative, supportive culture, flexible hybrid working and a clear platform to further develop your career within a growing international business. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Management Accountant \n Location: Ardwick, Manchester \n Duration: Permanent, Full Time \n Flow Student at a glimpse \n Flow Student is the student accommodation platform of MCR Property Group, a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Launched in 2026, Flow has grown rapidly through acquisition and now operates more than 8,000 beds in university cities across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Preston, Nottingham, Coventry, Sunderland and Canterbury, with a clear ambition to reach 15,000 beds. Our focus is on well-located, well-run accommodation, backed by ongoing investment in our buildings, systems and people. As the platform continues to expand at pace, we are building a dedicated finance team in Manchester and are looking for capable, driven individuals who are eager to grow alongside the business. \n Our current requirement: \n We are currently seeking a Management Accountant to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, thriving business at an exciting stage of its growth, offering genuine opportunities for professional development, exposure to a rapidly expanding portfolio of student accommodation, and the chance to help shape a finance function as it is built. \n In this role, you will play a key part in supporting and guiding the financial operations of the business, taking responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including site-level profit and loss reporting and detailed overhead analysis. You will reconcile rental income and bookings from our property management system, StarRez, to the ledger, manage deferred income and rent received in advance across the academic year, and carry out regular balance sheet reconciliations, including student deposits, debtors and accruals, to ensure accuracy and control across the business. The position will also involve intercompany accounting and reconciliations with the wider MCR Group, the posting of monthly payroll journals, and the maintenance of the fixed asset register as refurbishment and capital investment programmes are delivered. \n You will be responsible for tracking costs against budget and providing meaningful variance analysis on a monthly basis, helping operational and asset management teams make informed commercial decisions. You will support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit files, and have oversight of VAT returns, working closely with the finance assistant and purchase ledger team to ensure timely and accurate submissions. You will review accounts payable activity and finalise payment runs, and play an active role in the move to Sage Intacct, helping to set up reporting, dimensions and processes that will scale as new sites are acquired and brought onto the platform. In addition, you will carry out regular reviews of controls and processes, while providing broader support to the Finance Manager and the wider finance team as required. \n About you: \n The ideal candidate will have experience within student accommodation, build-to-rent, residential lettings or a wider multi-site property business. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable adapting your approach when working with different stakeholders, from site teams to senior management. A solid understanding of the structure and purpose of financial reports is essential, alongside strong Excel skills. You will be proactive, highly organised, and capable of coordinating multiple tasks and priorities, with a strong sense of ownership and the confidence to manage responsibilities independently. Excellent attention to detail and a professional, solutions-focused mindset are key to success in this role. \n If you are an ambitious Management Accountant, or an Assistant Management Accountant ready to step up, we would be delighted to hear from you. \n Skills/Requirements: \n Skilled in management accounting and month-end close \n Intercompany accounting and reconciliations \n Balance sheet reconciliations, including deferred income, deposits and accruals \n Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis \n Skilled in VAT \n Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills \n Experience of Sage Intacct and/or StarRez (or a similar cloud accounting or property management system) desirable \n Part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA preferred; however, candidates with significant relevant accounting and finance experience will also be considered \n Strong written and verbal communication skills \n A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to support and coordinate multiple projects \n A strong sense of ownership, with the ability to independently manage tasks and take the lead when required \n Excellent attention to detail \n Experience in student accommodation, lettings or multi-site property preferred \n Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience \n Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, office-based. \n Benefits: \n\n • Pension\n, • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Professional development opportunities\n, • Free eye test voucher/ reclaim costs\n\n If you are ambitious and looking to take the next step in your career within a growing student accommodation business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Practice Accountant A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Practice Accountant to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive environment. The Opportunity You will manage your own portfolio of clients across a range of industries, working closely with business owners and providing a high level of service. The role offers a great mix of accounts, tax, and client interaction, with genuine scope for progression. Key Responsibilities Preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Preparation and submission of VAT returns Personal and corporate tax returns Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact Assisting clients with queries and providing practical advice Supporting junior team members where appropriate About You Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential AAT / ACCA / ACA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax Experience with cloud-based software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage Confident communicator with a client-focused approach What’s on Offer Competitive salary with regular reviews Flexible / hybrid working options Friendly, collaborative team environment Clear progression opportunities Exposure to a varied and interesting client base

We're delighted to be partnering with a leading, global professional services organisation based on the outskirts of Manchester city centre, who are seeking a proactive and detail oriented Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the month-end process whilst gaining broader exposure to business partnering and commercial analysis. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and play an important role in supporting decision making as the company continues to grow. • Preparation of monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and prepayments, • Owning balance sheet reconciliations for designated companies, • Support the budgeting and forecasting process, • Producing management reporting, variance analysis and commentary, • Assisting in the preperation of financial models, • Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to provide financial insight, • Help with preparing audit documentation and liaising with auditors, • Assisting with ad hoc commercial analysis to support decision making, • Part-Qualified and working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Finalist level, • Proven month end reporting experience within a previous management accounting role, • Sound Excel and ERP system skills, • Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading business that invest in their people. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sellick Partnership are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager /SME for Procure to Pay (P2P) on behalf of a market-leading organisation embarking on a major SAP S/4HANA Transformation programme. This Finance Manager P2P (S/4HANA) is a high visibility role to play a critical role in shaping the future Finance operating model, ensuring robust financial controls, efficient processing and best-in-class P2P solutions are embedded across the business. • Lead the decision-making across end-to-end P2P lifecycle design, testing and implementation, • Act as the Finance SME for Procure to Pay, • Own business design decisions relating to OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), including invoice processing models, workflows and exception management., • Ensure strong financial controls and governance for AP & P2P are in place, • Support data migration, cutover planning, testing and go-live readiness activities., • Lead workshops, influence key stakeholders and provide clear recommendations around process design and transformation decisions. The Finance Manager (P2P SME) will have strong experience across SAP Finance and P2P processes, with a detailed understanding of the interaction between Accounts Payable, GR/IR, invoice management, payments and month-end close activities. You will ideally be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience working on SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA programmes. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. We can adapt our processes to accommodate everybody, so please let us know how we can help improve your recruitment experience. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide based on the specific skills set out in the advert. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Our Consultants assess based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion due to the CV not matching the skill set required. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The new Finance Manager will be joining a growing, multi-entity group where the pace of growth, investment and opportunity means finance now needs to sit internally at the heart of the business. The group already benefits from a supremely talented external accountant whose delivery is exceptional. They’ll remain an important part of the journey, but the business has reached the point where it needs an ambitious Finance Manager internally, every day. Someone who can take full ownership of day-to-day finance across the group, provide greater visibility across each entity and work directly alongside the entrepreneur to speed up decision-making around growth, investment, cash and future opportunities. But technical ability alone won't get you this job. We want someone Driven. Ambitious. Hungry. Ideally, you’ll be a qualified accountant who isn't interested in simply maintaining a finance function — you want to build one, influence a business and accelerate your own career at the same time. • Multi-entity & group-wide finance ownership, • Work directly with the entrepreneur, • Autonomy to shape the internal finance function, • Outstanding external accounting support, • Exposure well beyond a traditional Finance Manager role, • A genuine to progress as the group grows #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manchester (M1 4DZ) or Stokenchurch (HP14 3FE) £35,000–£50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys owning client relationships, delivering high-quality work, and supporting business owners beyond just compliance? Do you take pride in accuracy, deadlines, and client satisfaction? Do you enjoy working closely with clients while being part of a collaborative, values-driven, high-performance team? We’re looking for a Business Services Portfolio Manager to join our dynamic and forward-thinking accounting firm. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills across VAT, bookkeeping, management accounts and payroll, who is equally strong with people and communication. You’ll manage your own portfolio end-to-end and become a trusted point of contact for your clients. As a Business Services Portfolio Manager, you will: • Manage a portfolio of clients end-to-end, with full responsibility for delivery, deadlines, and client experience, • Act as the main point of contact for your clients, building strong and trusted relationships, • Prepare bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and payroll, and carry out final checks and quality reviews on your own work before submission, • Ensure all work is accurate, compliant, and completed to a high standard, • Communicate clearly and proactively with clients, resolving queries and providing guidance, • Take personal accountability for quality control and timely delivery across your portfolio, • Support client onboarding and handovers where required, • Work collaboratively with managers and other departments to ensure smooth workflow, • Identify opportunities to improve processes and client outcomes, • For some larger clients, provide a more embedded finance function support role, being hands‑on with elements of their day‑to‑day finance operations and internal reporting Please note: year-end services, including statutory accounts and tax returns, are carried out by our year-end team and are separate to this role. To thrive in this role, you’ll need: • AAT Level 4 qualified or above, • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an accountancy practice, • Strong technical skills across VAT, bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll, • Excellent soft skills and confidence communicating with business owners, • A genuine interest in clients and a desire to support their business growth, • High attention to detail and pride in accurate work, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring an efficient and structured approach, • The ability to work independently and take ownership of your portfolio, • A team-player mindset, willing to support others when needed, • High personal accountability for quality, deadlines, and client satisfaction We believe a team who deliver excellence deserve an excellent benefits package, which is why we offer: • Competitive salary – we pay salaries that reflect your value, not your location., • Clear career progression – our transparent pay matrix ensures your salary increases with every exam passed., • Monthly personal development meetings – dedicated 1:1 time with a partner to focus on personal and professional growth., • Comprehensive study support – we cover all training provider costs, exam fees, study leave, and professional memberships (ACCA, ACA, AAT, or relevant management courses)., • Flexible working arrangements – helping you balance work with personal priorities., • Annual workcation – fully paid trips to celebrate the team’s hard work and success., • Private medical, dental, optical & travel insurance OR gym membership – choose the benefit that suits you best once you’ve passed probation., • Free sessions with financial and mortgage advisors – expert guidance to help you make the most of your money., • Full sick pay – at the directors’ discretion, we often provide full pay during illness. This role is based at either our Manchester (M1 4DZ) or Stokenchurch (HP14 3FE) office. While we offer hybrid working arrangements after the probationary period, our team is required to attend the office a minimum of one day per week. Additionally, during the induction period, we ask team members to be in the office for at least one month to ensure they’re fully supported and integrated into our processes and culture. If you’re excited about the opportunity to make a real impact as a Business Services Portfolio Manager, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Name Email Postcode (must be within 60 minute commute time of M3 2BY or HP14 3FE) Do you hold a valid UK driving licence & have a car? #J-18808-Ljbffr

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem. We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker. A Fantastic Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant This role supports the delivery of accurate, timely management accounting information to key stakeholders, enabling informed decision‑making across the business throughout the ED2 period. It is responsible for core month‑end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of key financial processes, while also contributing to the wider management accounting function. The role also plays an active part in developing junior team members and supporting the smooth, effective running of finance operations. The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship. For this role there is opportunity for agile working following completion of your probationary period. What we’re looking for We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria: Part‑qualified accountant - or suitably experienced, ideally within a fast‑paced management accounts environment. Analytical capability - interpreting variances, identifying underlying trends, and reconciling data between systems. Assisting with analytical reviews and control processes within the fixed asset area. Process management experience - including devising, improving, and assuring reporting processes with a proven record of delivering process improvements. Month‑end delivery experience - working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines. Advanced Excel proficiency - including high‑level use of formulas, data manipulation and analysis tools. SAP experience What we’re offering We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive: An annual bonus scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service Private Healthcare Salary sacrifice EV car scheme An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands A market-leading contributory pension scheme Employee assistance programme Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function. Our Commitment to Inclusion We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger. Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early

Senior FP&A Accountant Salary: £60,000-£65,000 Location: Manchester (hybrid) Duration: Permanent Sellick Partnership has been engaged to recruit a Senior FP&A Accountant for a growing and dynamic services company based in Manchester. This profitable division is part of a listed and world leading organisation which has gone from strength to strength. The company has seen significant growth over the past few years and will now be looking to further advance through organic growth as well as via acquisitions. This role is available at an exciting time and the successful candidate will play a major part in supporting the executive leadership and Senior Finance Business Partner, with ownership of financial modelling, long-range planning, and performance analytics, drive strategic decision-making across the business The ideal candidate will have some insurance or MGA experience (however, not critical), is fluent in three-statement financial modelling, and has successfully managed multi-year planning cycles in complex, growth-oriented environments. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) coming from a similar FP&A role with experience in financial planning and analysis within a financial services or insurance industry business. You will be able to demonstrate ownership of multi-year financial planning cycles and have proven ability to build and maintain robust three-statement financial models from scratch. You will also be able to display good leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and support teams across finance where you will build positive relationships with teams and leaders across the business to work collaboratively. If you consider yourself to be a committed, career driven professional who can demonstrate the above experience and who would welcome the stimulus of this commercial finance post then we would be pleased to hear from you. If you would like to apply for this role or would like to find out more, please apply online or contact Jonathan Moss at Sellick Partnership on (phone number removed). We are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Purpose of the role \n As a Management Accountant, you will work as the number two to our Associate Director of Finance, playing a key role in our monthly management accounts process. Working closely with the entire Internal Finance team, you will take a professional, proactive and measurable approach to our internal accounts, ultimately delivering an outstanding service to the wider business. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong project and time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, delivering them on time and to an exceptionally high standard. \n Roles and responsibilities \n\n • Month end processes including prepayments, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Overall responsibility of the company purchase ledger payment runs\n, • Assisting the Associate Director of Finance with various administrative tasks including Parent Company reporting, margin reporting, VAT returns and cash flow management\n, • Management information reporting for external frameworks\n, • Managing relationships with a number of key company suppliers\n, • Creating and approving payments within the banking system\n, • Supporting the Finance Assistant with their weekly accounts processes such as bank reconciliations, expenses, credit cards, sales invoices and purchase invoices\n, • Supporting and providing information to other areas of the business on a monthly, quarterly and ad hoc basis\n, • Providing information to and liaising with company auditors at year end\n, • Working with the finance team on ad hoc projects e.g. changing accounting / payroll software\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes, streamline reporting, and strengthen financial controls\n\n Key experience, knowledge and skills \n\n • Strong management accounting and month-end experience\n, • Experience with Xero accounting software desirable\n, • Fully qualified or part-qualified CIMA or ACCA\n, • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills\n, • Advanced Excel knowledge as a minimum including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and SUMIF\n, • Meticulous attention to detail\n, • Proven time management, project management and organisational skills\n, • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities to tight deadlines\n, • Key team player\n\n Perks at Sellick Partnership: \n\n • Medicash company health plan\n, • Two amazing company events each year, including our annual trip away for the summer ball!\n, • Invite-only Elite events throughout the year, recognising and rewarding exceptional sales performance\n, • Hybrid working week structure - the opportunity to use office space as much as you want to reduce household bills, plus home working available\n, • Tailored and specific support from managers and access to training in order to help you reach your full potential\n, • Availability of food and drink in all offices (Fresh fruit, breakfast, snack bars, and much more)\n, • 33 days holiday a year (Including bank holidays) plus up to 5 additional days, in line with the length of service\n, • Wellness Weekdays with extended lunch hours\n, • Bike 2 Work scheme, saving up to 42% on the cost of a new bike\n, • Quarterly reward scheme for exceptional performance\n, • Achievement bonuses from our wheel of success\n, • Early finish Friday\n, • Interest-free loans available\n, • Car-pool sharing\n, • Paid time off for charitable commitments\n, • Working with a great team and a brilliant culture…\n\n If you are interested in this Management Accountant opportunity, please submit your CV. If you would like more information, please contact Simon Briffa at Sellick Partnership's Manchester office. \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Job Introduction What does it take to become a leading health and social care organisation in the UK?It takes people who can turn lives around every day - providing encouragement, delivering innovative services and generally improving life for individuals with a learning disability or those affected by drug and alcohol misuse or mental health problems. But it's not just our front-line teams that make a difference. So do the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to support the vital work we do.Of course, to operate at this level we need to maintain a high performing and engaged workforce. And that is where you come in.We are looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their financial accounting experience while gaining valuable exposure to financial controls and wider finance operations.Role Responsibility Working as part of our Financial Controls team, you will support delivery of accurate, timely, and robust financial information, while helping to maintain and support our financial control environment.You will be working with colleagues from across the Finance team, and the wider business, supporting a range of financial accounting and control activities including;Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of financial controls, policies and proceduresDaily cash flow management, including monitoring and analysis of cash flow movements, assisting with short-term cash flow forecasting, managing bank accounts to ensure balances are appropriate for forecast expenditurePosting daily banking transactions accurately, ensuring cash receipts and payments are recorded promptlyProcess BACs payments for suppliersPreparing bank reconciliations, including investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely mannerPerforming data analysis and investigating unusual transactions or variancesAdministration and reconciliation of corporate card transactionsAssisting with the preparation of information for regulatory, statutory and internal reporting requirementsPreparing and reviewing balance sheet control account reconciliationsAssisting with journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustmentsSupporting audit activities and providing information and documentation as requiredIdentifying opportunities to improve financial processes and drive efficiencies across the finance functionWorking collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure controls and processes are consistently followedThe Ideal Candidate As you will be responsible for the processing and integrity of financial information, you will need to be highly accurate, well organised and have a strong attention to detail. You will be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable managing competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, is keen to understand the bigger picture and is always looking for opportunities to improve processes, controls and ways of working. You will have the confidence to challenge existing practices, identify efficiencies and work collaboratively with colleagues to implement improvements.You will be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and build positive working relationships across the organisation. You will be a reliable and enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities with support from the team.You will have experience working in a finance or accounting environment and a good understanding of core accounting principles. You will be confident working with financial data and have strong Excel skills. Experience of balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end processes would be advantageous.Ideally, you will be AAT qualified, part-qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent finance experience. You will combine strong technical skills with a positive, curious approach, taking pride in delivering high-quality work and continuously looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.About us As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.What Benefits Will I Receive?We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:25 days' paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.Turning Point BenefitsWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.Turning PointApplyTPBN1_UKTJ

Management Accountant Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid Client Details As Management Accountant, you'll take responsibility for a range of management accounting activities overseeing month end close, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. You'll work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders to provide accurate, timely information and support informed decision-making. Description The key responsibilities of a Management Accountant will be: Preparing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports Supporting month-end and year-end processes Producing budgets, forecasts and variance analysis Investigating financial variances and providing meaningful commentary Working closely with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders Providing financial insight to support commercial and operational decisions Monitoring costs, revenue and overall business performance Assisting with cash flow reporting and financial planning Improving financial processes, controls and reporting Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc analysis and projects Profile A successful Management Accountant will have: Experienced in a management accounting role, previously having ownership of full month end close Ideally part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Confident preparing management accounts and analysing financial data Commercially aware with strong attention to detail Comfortable communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues Proficient in Excel and confident working with financial systems Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Keen to develop and make a genuine contribution to the wider business Job Offer A salary between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Bonus Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH Study support Generous annual leave and pension Company discounts Opportunities for professional development and progression A varied role with exposure across the wider business

Finance Manager We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the organisation in this full-time role offering hybrid and flexible working. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time arrangements from 21 hours per week or more, please let us know your preferred working hours in your application. Position: Finance Manager Location: Manchester/Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the Manchester office) Salary: £50,455 pro rata Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, part-time also considered Contract: Permanent Close Date: Midnight, Sunday 18 October 2026 Interviews: Thursday 29 October in Manchester. About the Role As Finance Manager, you will own the delivery of financial compliance, reporting and planning for the organisation. Reporting to the COO, you will provide leadership within the finance function, ensuring the accurate and timely production of management accounts, budgets and forecasts. You will focus on technical review, strategic financial analysis, Board reporting and business partnering with senior stakeholders, supporting effective organisational decision-making. As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application. Key responsibilities include: Management Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting Review and quality-assure monthly management accounts. Provide strategic commentary and analysis for the COO and CEO. Lead the annual budget process and reforecasting cycle, setting timelines, assumptions and formats; direct the Financial Controller in the preparation of supporting schedules and present final outputs. Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, pricing and scenario planning, providing recommendations to the COO and Leadership Team. Board & Subcommittee Reporting and Governance Prepare financial performance, planning and reporting papers for the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Leadership Team. Work with the COO to develop, review and maintain financial policies and procedures. Line Management and Finance Delivery Line manage the Financial Controller. Manage the relationship with external bookkeeping support. Act as the escalation point for complex finance queries. Financial Control and Systems Design and maintain robust financial controls, processes and reconciliations. Drive the ongoing development and effective use of Xero to improve efficiency, reporting and quality. Ensure tax compliance across VAT, payroll and corporation tax returns. Statutory Accounts Prepare annual statutory accounts (the financial section of the Annual Report). Review year-end working papers and analysis, responding to technical and judgement-based audit queries. Business Partnering Act as finance business partner to senior budget holders and Leadership Team members. Set standards and frameworks for business partnering delivered by the Financial Controller. Meet regularly with senior budget holders to review financial performance, challenge assumptions and support decision-making. Lead complex financial analysis and provide advice to support departmental and project decisions. Provide financial input into organisational strategy, pricing and business development. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) Proven experience in leading the delivery of high-quality management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support organisational decision-making Strong governance and financial control mindset, and proficiency in developing, maintaining and improving financial systems, policies and processes Effective business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credible relationships and provide professional financial advice to senior budget holders and the Leadership Team Sound knowledge of statutory financial reporting, external audit processes and tax compliance requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences Exceptional organisational skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail while effectively managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines About the Organisation As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, the organisation empowers and supports co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. As an organisation it is led by unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application. Benefits As an organisation that is owned and controlled by its members, that put people at the forefront of all that it does, benefits include flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and Trade Union. Other roles you may have experience in could include Finance, Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Lead, Finance Coordinator, Deputy Finance Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Senior Accountant. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen with a PE-backed, leading international professional services organisation that is continuing to invest in its finance function. This is a highly visible role within a high-performing team, offering the chance to work alongside senior leadership and play a key part in driving commercial performance across a significant business division. Your new role As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders and operational leaders to provide meaningful commercial insight, challenge decision-making and support strategic growth. You'll take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities, whilst analysing revenue, profitability, utilisation and working capital performance. The role will also involve supporting pricing and investment decisions, identifying risks and opportunities, enhancing reporting and helping to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally making the move from a Big 4 Audit Manager position or bringing a strong blend of audit and commercial finance experience. You'll possess excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear commercial recommendations. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll be partnering with senior decision-makers and influencing business performance across a large and fast-paced organisation. What you'll get in return This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a genuine business partnering role within a well-respected organisation, offering broad exposure to senior leadership, strategic decision-making and commercial finance. You'll benefit from a collaborative, supportive culture, flexible hybrid working and a clear platform to further develop your career within a growing international business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Tax Accountant – Temporary Contract Manchester City Centre | Hybrid | 2–3 Month Contract | Mid-October Start We are recruiting an experienced Tax Accountant to join the in-house tax team of a well-established group of businesses initial 2–3 month temporary contract, with the possibility of extension. This is a hands-on UK corporation tax compliance role, supporting the preparation of tax computations across a large and varied group structure as part of the year-end compliance cycle. The role would suit a tax professional with strong UK Corporation Tax experience and existing AlphaTax proficiency, who is comfortable managing a high volume of entities and working to tight deadlines. The Role Working closely with the Tax Manager and Tax Senior Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of UK entities and support the wider tax team through a busy period of year-end compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing UK Corporation Tax computations for a large portfolio of group entities using AlphaTax. Managing your workload against the group's compliance timetable and ensuring deadlines are met. Working with Finance teams to obtain and validate trial balances, statutory accounts and supporting information. Reviewing and resolving queries, escalating more complex technical matters where appropriate. Maintaining accurate compliance records and tracking submission progress. Liaising with external tax advisors in relation to Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR), capital allowances and R&D claims. Ensuring advice and calculations from external advisors are accurately reflected within tax computations. Supporting capital allowances, group relief allocations and other tax adjustments. Monitoring quarterly instalment payments and other in-year compliance requirements. Supporting iXBRL tagging and HMRC submission requirements. Maintaining high-quality working papers and supporting the wider team with ad hoc compliance activities. Contributing to process improvement, automation and the team's planned AlphaTax upgrade. About You You'll ideally have: Proven experience preparing UK Corporation Tax computations, either in-house or within practice. Strong working knowledge of UK Corporation Tax compliance. Hands-on AlphaTax experience and the ability to work with minimal training. Experience working across a high volume of entities and delivering against tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to managing compliance work. Confidence liaising with Finance teams and external tax advisors. Knowledge of iXBRL tagging and HMRC submissions. Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA (or equivalent) is desirable For immediate consideration please email (url removed)

Are you a commercially focused finance professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on business performance? We're recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a growing and fast-paced organisation. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and partnering with stakeholders across a variety of departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or an experienced analyst who enjoys working closely with the wider business, challenging performance, and helping drive continuous improvement. As Finance Analyst, you'll be responsible for delivering meaningful analysis and reporting that helps key stakeholders understand performance, identify trends, and make informed business decisions. You'll support budgeting and forecasting activities, provide detailed financial analysis, and work alongside operational and commercial teams to ensure plans remain on track and aligned with wider business objectives. This is a highly visible role that offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence decision-making across the business. • Produce weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring accurate and timely performance reporting., • Support the budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast processes., • Provide detailed analysis on revenue, margins, operational costs and business performance., • Deliver insightful variance analysis, identifying key drivers behind performance movements., • Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to support planning and decision-making., • Prepare financial commentary for monthly reporting packs and leadership review meetings., • Monitor departmental overheads and ensure costs are understood and appropriately controlled., • Support the management and analysis of operational costs, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and improved performance., • Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and support business understanding., • Assist with business cases, project analysis and ad-hoc commercial initiatives., • Challenge assumptions, provide recommendations and help drive a data-led decision-making culture., • Part-qualified or studying toward completion of ACCA or CIMA., • Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or similar role., • Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information., • Excellent communication skills with confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders., • Commercially aware with a natural curiosity for understanding what drives business performance., • Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Salary up to £45,000., • Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business projects., • Strong opportunities for development and progression., • A varied and commercially focused role where your insights will genuinely influence decision-making., • Supportive and collaborative team environment., • Some flexibility around hybrid working, with the role primarily based on-site in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their business partnering skills and take ownership of meaningful analysis within a growing organisation. Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a newly created permanent role with a Housing Association based in South Manchester. The position is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. Salary: £49,900 – £55,400 per annum. • Lead the development of effective reporting tools and financial data reports for the Property Services and Assets Teams to support the provision of good quality information for decision making., • Contrast the results of stock condition surveys with Business Plan assumptions., • Prepare and monitor long‑term budgets based on data from various sources including programme schedules and survey results., • Support preparation of programme returns and grant claims to external partners, ensuring all data and explanations are adequately evidenced., • Prepare fixed asset register and general ledger entries from the stock investment programme to ensure proper accounting of capital works costs and associated grants., • Prepare budgets for Property Services, analysing different workstreams and agreeing recharges between DLO and the client to achieve value for money., • Identify and drive improvements in processes that impact the financial performance of the repairs and maintenance service., • Provide data analysis to support the preparation of financial benchmarking indicators., • Support the Assistant Director of Finance to prepare reports, quarterly risk certificates and team performance statements., • At least five years of experience in a general finance operation, including general ledger management., • Experience preparing budgets, management accounts, statutory accounts and cash‑flow forecasts., • Strong communication skills with proven experience presenting reports to executives., • Qualified accountant is desirable., • Social housing experience is preferred but not essential., • Qualified, Part‑Qualified or Qualified by Experience will be considered., • Up to 10% employer pension contribution., • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to up to 30 days based on length of service)., • 35 hours per week. Application Notes: Recent experience is required to apply for this role. James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this position. James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd tries to respond to all applications personally; if you have not heard back within 72 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Working pattern: Office based, five days a week; part-time applications considered Knightwell Recruitment is recruiting for an Independent Accounting Firm with a friendly, family feel. The firm is looking for an accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and taking a practical approach to getting things done. The position could suit a Semi-Senior, Senior Accountant. The role • Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses., • Handle business and personal tax compliance., • Work directly with clients to gather information and resolve queries., • Depending on your experience, assist with bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts and tax planning. About you • At least four years’ recent experience in a UK accountancy practice is essential., • Experience preparing accounts and handling tax compliance., • AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA or ACA, fully qualified, or qualified by experience: all will be considered., • Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail., • A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to contribute across the practice., • Able to work from the Radcliffe office and based within five miles of central Radcliffe. What’s offered • Full-time or part-time hours considered., • Generous holiday entitlement., • A welcoming, independent practice with a family feel., • Free parking nearby, with bus and Metrolink stops around a five-minute walk from the office. The interview process has two stages: an initial Teams interview followed by a face-to-face meeting. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are currently seeking a Management Accountant to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, thriving business at an exciting stage of its growth, offering genuine opportunities for professional development, exposure to a rapidly expanding portfolio of student accommodation, and the chance to help shape a finance function as it is built. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting and guiding the financial operations of the business, taking responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including site-level profit and loss reporting and detailed overhead analysis. You will reconcile rental income and bookings from our property management system, StarRez, to the ledger, manage deferred income and rent received in advance across the academic year, and carry out regular balance sheet reconciliations, including student deposits, debtors and accruals, to ensure accuracy and control across the business. The position will also involve intercompany accounting and reconciliations with the wider MCR Group, the posting of monthly payroll journals, and the maintenance of the fixed asset register as refurbishment and capital investment programmes are delivered. You will be responsible for tracking costs against budget and providing meaningful variance analysis on a monthly basis, helping operational and asset management teams make informed commercial decisions. You will support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit files, and have oversight of VAT returns, working closely with the finance assistant and purchase ledger team to ensure timely and accurate submissions. You will review accounts payable activity and finalise payment runs, and play an active role in the move to Sage Intacct, helping to set up reporting, dimensions and processes that will scale as new sites are acquired and brought onto the platform. In addition, you will carry out regular reviews of controls and processes, while providing broader support to the Finance Manager and the wider finance team as required. About you: The ideal candidate will have experience within student accommodation, build-to-rent, residential lettings or a wider multi-site property business. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable adapting your approach when working with different stakeholders, from site teams to senior management. A solid understanding of the structure and purpose of financial reports is essential, alongside strong Excel skills. You will be proactive, highly organised, and capable of coordinating multiple tasks and priorities, with a strong sense of ownership and the confidence to manage responsibilities independently. Excellent attention to detail and a professional, solutions-focused mindset are key to success in this role. If you are an ambitious Management Accountant, or an Assistant Management Accountant ready to step up, we would be delighted to hear from you. • Skilled in management accounting and month-end close, • Intercompany accounting and reconciliations, • Balance sheet reconciliations, including deferred income, deposits and accruals, • Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, • Skilled in VAT, • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, • Experience of Sage Intacct and/or StarRez (or a similar cloud accounting or property management system) desirable, • Part-qualified or qualified CIMA/ACCA preferred; however, candidates with significant relevant accounting and finance experience will also be considered, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to support and coordinate multiple projects, • A strong sense of ownership, with the ability to independently manage tasks and take the lead when required, • Excellent attention to detail, • Experience in student accommodation, lettings or multi-site property preferred, • Pension, • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate, • Free onsite gym, • Professional development opportunities, • Free eye test voucher/ reclaim costs If you are ambitious and looking to take the next step in your career within a growing student accommodation business, we would be delighted to hear from you. Benefits:DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr

PwC UK Manchester, England, United Kingdom Our Deals Tax team collaborates with our Deals practice to advise on tax implications of transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, business recovery services, and real assets and credit. As part of the Corporate Tax network, we work across specialisms to drive value and assist clients at all deal stages. We seek Senior Managers for our national Deals Tax practice, ensuring top experts reach our clients and offering diverse opportunities for our team. With an international client base, we leverage our strong network and value open, curious minds and opportunities for career growth, working on complex projects with prestigious clients. • Work in a team to deliver bespoke tax advice and implications in a fast‑paced and evolving deals market., • Play a key role in developing relationships with clients and junior members of the team., • Seek specialist input from other parts of tax and the wider network – in particular Transaction Service and non‑UK teams., • Be actively involved in business development activities, helping to identify and research opportunities with new and existing clients., • Use technical knowledge and commercial awareness to help solve important problems for our clients., • Take responsibility for developing your own and the team's technical and business acumen; keeping up to date with business and economic issues, industry insights and sharing your experience and technical knowledge as part of a team., • Must possess Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, CAI) or Chartered Tax Advisor (ATT, CTA) or equivalent international qualification or equivalent work experience, including relevant experience in your home country for international candidates., • Ability to build internal and external relationships and networks, both within the UK and overseas., • Developed communication skills, specifically in negotiating with and influencing others., • Strong analytical, project management and report writing skills., • An inquisitive mind and ability to solve problems as part of a diverse team., • Ability to use tax technical knowledge & insights in a fast paced commercial environment. No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Employer Covenant Advisor role at Isio. We’re growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Pensions employer covenant advisory is a challenging and fast growing area. Isio’s Covenant Solutions team assess the financial strength and commercial outlook of sponsors of defined benefit pensions schemes, to understand the cash flows and assets available to support funding of pension liabilities. This includes advising on covenant mitigation solutions where there are corporate events such as M&A, refinancing or restructuring. Isio are looking for qualified accountants with employer covenant advisory experience—and/or a transaction/restructuring advisory background—to join our team in advising clients and supporting our growth plans. Isio are seeking a Senior Manager to help support the growth of its covenant advisory business. The candidate will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of corporate and trustee advisory clients as well as advise in M&A/transaction, run‑on and super‑fund transaction situations. The role will involve working on some of the most complex transactions and challenging pensions issues businesses and trustees face, and work alongside a range of Isio specialists in actuarial and investment services to provide integrated solutions to support pensions strategy. The candidate will have employer covenant expertise and/or transactions/restructuring advisory experience. This will include experience of preparing insolvency estimated outcome statements for the purposes of assessing potential returns to creditors/pension schemes. This is a great opportunity for a high‑calibre candidate to fast‑track their career prospects, widen their skillset and be part of Isio’s ambitious growth plans for its pensions and covenant advisory business. • Building and managing a portfolio of pension trustee advisory clients, leading advice on their employer covenant assessments and integrated risk management framework., • Managing small teams for client projects and assisting in the delivery of larger complex projects., • Assessing the impact of a corporate activity such as a transaction, restructuring or refinancing on the employer covenant provided to pension schemes., • Advising on solutions to mitigate changes in the employer covenant security provided to pension schemes., • Advising corporate sponsors of pension schemes in negotiations with trustees over employer covenant and mitigation / financial support options., • Leading external marketing initiatives and product development to support Isio’s growth ambitions. Our ideal applicant would work alongside our existing team in either Manchester, Edinburgh or London. However, we can offer suitable applicants the opportunity to work from our other Isio offices. We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees – both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. • Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA accountant with significant, relevant post‑qualified experience., • Extensive relevant employer covenant and/or transaction/restructuring advisory experience., • Commercial awareness and a general interest in how businesses work., • An enthusiasm for and genuine commitment to business development and supporting market initiatives., • Track record of establishing trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries, along with an existing network across the corporate/trustee/intermediary community., • Experience of insolvency analysis/recoveries e.g. preparing Estimated Outcome Statements and/or Entity Priority Models and in order to advise clients of the implications., • Experience using AI and data analysis tools to improve efficiency in research and reporting., • Excellent report writing, financial analysis, client and project management skills. Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice. Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that’ll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio – Careers & Benefits. Isio was ‘born’ in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry‑leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward‑thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us – valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work‑life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email . #J-18808-Ljbffr

MERJE Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom MERJE is seeking a highly astute Management Accountant for a highly entrepreneurial, privately owned fast‑growing start‑up bridging lender who is entering their next phase of growth and has exciting plans for the future. The Management Accountant will report directly to the Finance Director and play an important part in shaping the financial future of the business. Initially they will also support the FD in reviewing the integrity of the existing data. • Preparation and production of Management Accounts for both internal and external use, • Managing the month end process including accruals, prepayments, Fixed Assets, Loan interest, • Bank Reconciliations – managing all bank postings and ensuring bank is fully reconciled every month, • Balance Sheet Reconciliations, • Manage all postings for loans and investor funds including interest payments and fees, • Assist with the Statutory Accounts and Audit process, • Work with the FD and the rest of the team to automate process, • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Finalist, • Proven experience in a finance role, preferably in lending or financial services or PE Backed Business, • Demonstrable experience of preparing Management Accounts, • Experience of Statutory Accounts / Audit would be highly desirable, • Knowledge of IFRS 9 would be a bonus, • Proven Process improvement / automation experience, • Possess excellent communication / time management and presentation skills If you're an experienced finance professional looking for an exciting Management Accountant role in a dynamic, growing company, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take your career to the next level! Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Finance, • Financial Services and Real Estate #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? About Finance at THG THG’s Finance department is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of central functions such as Accounts Receivable and Payable, Treasury, Tax and Group Finance, to specific Commercial teams for each of THG’s divisions. With the company’s global presence increasing at an unprecedented rate, the Finance team continues to drive change while remaining agile; keeping pace with the business while never compromising on financial control or sales performance. THG Finance is helping to deliver rapid growth for THG’s fast-moving, global brands. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. Why be the Head of Financial Reporting at THG? The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide. You will be reporting into the Group Finance Director and support across our financial reporting and Group finance function. You will have a strong financial reporting skill base, able to support across UK and global compliance, lead the THG PLC Group audit along with supporting on one off projects as they arise. Sitting at a Group level, you will see all divisions of the business and work closely with our commercial teams, tax, treasury and investor relations, you will therefore be someone who is personable and keen to build strong relationships and networks across the business. You will have strong project management skills driving high quality deliverables on time. You will be part of the Group Finance team, reporting into the Group Finance Director and have a team of five reporting into you ranging from newly qualified to several years post qualified. In addition, you will gain exposure to senior stakeholders and the Senior Leadership team. As the Head of Financial Reporting , you will: • Head up our Group-wide compliance responsibilities, project planning and managing a team of to deliver each workstream,, • Prepare technical management papers documenting accounting decisions made to be reported to the Board and Audit Committee,, • Be the key contact for the auditors, leading the team on the delivery of the THG Group audit, interim and other reporting requirements,, • Own relationships with specialist advisors,, • Review and deliver high quality financial statements compliant with IFRS,, • Opportunity to get involved with one off projects throughout the year,, • Constantly challenge the status quo on how we can improve controls across the Group, implement ideas and improvements to strength our financial controls,, • Lead the implementation of technology solutions to automate solutions and transforming the processes,, • Direct and mentor junior members of the team,, • Build strong networks across the business, regularly liaising with the divisional teams, FP&A, legal and tax teams., • Report to the Group CFO and Deputy CFO regularly on key issues. What skills and experience do I need for this role? • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) with 5+ years post qualified experience. Ideal role however for first time mover from practice, • Understanding the principles of accounting and auditing, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and strong IFRS technical accounting experience, • Experience of working with large corporate and / or listed businesses preferred, • Strong communication skills as this will involve dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, • An individual who is keen to build strong networks, • Understanding of financial controls framework, and process best practice, • Experience working within a fast-paced environment, • Planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines is essential,, • A confident mindset, comfortable in dealing with a wide range of key stakeholders. What’s in it for me? • Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team., • Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. Enhanced Leave • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service., • Up to 10 days compassionate leave., • Buy back up to 3 days each year., • Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP., • Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa., • State-of-the-art on-site gym., • Access to our on-site physio. Other Perks • Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme., • Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office., • Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands., • On-site staff shop., • Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation., • Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr

£50,000 - £58,000 per annum | 9 Month Contract | Manchester or London (Hybrid) Open to day rate options. Are you a finance systems professional who thrives on turning complex implementations into lasting improvements? Do you enjoy bridging the gap between finance and technology, and helping teams embrace new ways of working? We're recruiting a Finance Systems Implementation Lead for a well‑respected public body at a pivotal point in its growth, as it prepares to take on new responsibilities linked to major sector‑wide reforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the end‑to‑end implementation of a brand‑new finance system that will transform how financial information is managed across the organisation. Working closely with Finance, IT, external implementation partners and colleagues across the business, you'll help shape and deliver a successful finance system implementation from the ground up. From mapping current processes and supporting system configuration through to testing, training and embedding new ways of working, you'll play a central role in ensuring the project delivers real, lasting improvements to financial processes and reporting. This role would suit someone who enjoys project‑based work, is passionate about improving processes and systems, and is equally comfortable talking accounting requirements with finance colleagues as they are working alongside IT teams and software suppliers. • Leading the delivery and implementation of a new finance system, working alongside internal stakeholders and implementation partners, • Setting up and leading the project team, ensuring business requirements are understood and translated into system solutions, • Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and automation, • Overseeing system configuration, testing, data migration and user acceptance testing (UAT), • Helping cleanse, validate and reconcile financial data throughout the implementation, • Developing reporting requirements and supporting the creation of dashboards and management information, • Producing process documentation, user guides and training materials, • Delivering training and supporting colleagues in adopting new systems and processes, • Building strong relationships across Finance, IT and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery, • Supporting project planning, risk management and issue resolution throughout implementation, • High levels of experience delivering finance system implementations, ERP projects or finance transformation initiatives, • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), or significant relevant experience, • Strong understanding of finance processes, financial controls and management reporting, • Experience working within project teams, specifically within a systems implementation or change environment, • Experience of business process mapping, requirements gathering and process improvement, • Experience supporting data migration, system testing and UAT, • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, • Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and project deadlines, • Knowledge of reporting tools, BI platforms or ERP systems would be advantageous, • Salary of £50,000 - £58,000 depending on experience, • 9 month fixed term contract, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, including Alpha (currently 28.9% employer contribution), • Employee assistance programme, • Hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office), • Based in Manchester or London, with travel to both locations If you're looking for a high-impact, project‑based role where you can genuinely shape the future of financial systems within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TMS Global, part of DS Smith, is a global leader in retail display, print and packaging solutions, operating across 97 markets worldwide. Our international community of more than 300 colleagues across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and North America partners with some of the world's leading brands to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. About the role We have a new opportunity for a pro-active and result-driven individual to join as Senior Management Accountant. In this role you will work closely with the stakeholders and the Regional Finance Business Partner. Some of your core activities will involve producing accurate and timely management reporting for our Americas region providing regular cashflow forecasting together with analysing cash movements and assisting with budgets to ensure that effective financial control is maintained working with the local service providers. This is a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the regionals financial reporting and results. This is a key role within the team, which means that strong communication skills are critical, whilst being able to present information in a clear and accessible manner to a variety of audiences to be successful. You would also be managing a small team and support their growth and development within the business. We are seeking a finance professional with significant Management Accounting experience within a complex matrix organisation together team leadership exposure and strong stakeholder management skills. About you ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified Demonstrable Management Accounting experience gained ideally within a multinational/currency environment. Substantial management information reporting and statutory accounts preparation experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with some prior management exposure, Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach SAP and Power BI are advantageous Advanced Excel proficiency Location: This is a full time, hybrid role with 2 days on site (one of which is Tuesday) at our offices in Manchester. "We are currently growing our UK client services team to support one of our large multi-national FMCG customers, with some very popular brands, to deliver a managed service for their POS and Display requirements. We aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed ." TPBN1_UKTJ

This Junior Accountant role supports the accounting and finance team. You will be involved in essential financial tasks that help keep the business running smoothly. This role is with a successful company that operates across the UK and has a supportive and dynamic team. • Assist with preparing financial statements and reports., • Support month-end and year-end close processes., • Posting journals, accruals and prepayments., • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations., • Maintaining general ledger., • Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records., • Monitor budgets and track expenses., • Provide support during internal and external audits., • Maintain financial data and ensure proper documentation., • Collaborate with the finance team on various ad-hoc projects. A successful Junior Accountant should have: • Part-qualified status in a recognised accounting qualification (e. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or be qualified by experience., • A solid understanding of basic accounting principles., • Experience working with accounting software and tools similar to SAP and Oracle., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial work., • Good organisational and time management skills., • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software., • Salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days working from home) Up to £50,000 + strong benefits which include: • 30 days holiday + bank holidays, • Loyalty days (up to +5 additional days), • Christmas & New Year shutdown, • Private Medical Insurance, • Health cash plan, • Group life assurance, • Company pension, • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave This is a high growth Marketing Agency based in Manchester City Centre and are creating a new role for a Finance Manager to join their Management Team. They are widely recognised for award winning creative work and innovative approaches that others in the industry often follow. As the business continues to expand, they are now investing in their Finance and Support Teams to help them scale further. If you are looking for a Finance Manager role where you can influence, improve and lead, not just maintain, this is worth a conversation. Within this role, you will offer strategic, commercial and will be highly visible by partnering closely with delivery teams to improve profitability, performance insight, forecasting and financial operations. You will own month end processes, budgeting and forecasting cycles, revenue recognition and cashflow forecasting, while coaching and developing a junior team member. If you are looking for a Finance Manager role where you can influence, improve and lead, not just maintain, this is worth a conversation. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager: • Own a clean, predictable month end close within 5 business days, • Review management accounts, accruals, reconciliations and balance sheet items, • Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS, • Deliver clear variance analysis and performance commentary, • Support quarterly budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, • Monitor profitability by client, service line and team, • Translate financial data into actionable commercial insight for the Senior Management Team, • Manage revenue recognition and align project delivery with billing and contractual terms, • Identify and elevate risks around margins, revenue or delivery performance, • Support system optimisation and automation across Xero, Mavenlink, Payhawk and BrightHR, • Coach and develop the Assistant Management Accountant, driving accountability and continuous improvement Key Skills and Experience of the Finance Manager: • 3 plus years of experience in a Finance Manager or a senior finance role, • Previously or currently working in an Agency (marketing, digital, integrated, PR or creative) sector experience strongly preferred, • AAT qualified essential, with CIMA part qualified or newly qualified desirable, • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and accounting best practice, • Experience managing revenue recognition and project or retainer based accounting, • Confident user of Xero and advanced Excel or Google Sheets, • Experience supporting process improvement, automation or system migrations, • Comfortable partnering with non finance stakeholders in a commercial environment, • Analytical, detail oriented and commercially aware, • Proactive and improvement driven with strong communication skills, • Able to thrive in a high growth, high standards culture #J-18808-Ljbffr

Michael Page is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the accounting and finance team across the UK. You will assist with financial statements, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining accurate ledgers and documentation. The role requires part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work well within a collaborative team environment. A competitive salary is offered with clear progression opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to take ownership of financial control, compliance, governance, and financial accounting across the business. This role offers you the opportunity to strengthen financial controls and processes, provide technical accounting expertise, and ensure a robust, well-governed, and resilient finance environment. Take full responsibility for financial control, compliance, governance, and accounting across the organisation while being part of a collaborative team that values co-ownership. Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training and development programmes designed to support your professional growth within a supportive leadership structure. Work in an inclusive environment where your interpersonal skills, commitment to continuous improvement, and ability to nurture relationships are highly valued by colleagues and clients alike. What you'll do: As Financial Reporting Manager based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's finance function. Your day-to-day activities will involve overseeing a range of critical responsibilities from line management of financial administrators to supporting senior finance leaders with delivery of business-wide financial information. You will monitor compliance deadlines meticulously while managing banking operations with attention to detail. By continuously assessing controls and implementing improvements you will help build a resilient finance environment. Line manage financial administrators by providing guidance, training opportunities, and supporting their career progression within the finance team. Support senior finance leaders in delivering accurate financial information to the wider business through dependable reporting processes. Monitor key financial and regulatory deadlines related to tax, compliance, and governance to ensure all obligations are met efficiently. Oversee banking operations including credit card administration, reviewing reconciliations and payment runs, as well as monitoring relevant banking covenants for risk management. Continuously assess the effectiveness of financial controls by identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements that strengthen resilience. Supervise month-end control processes including intercompany transactions, payroll accounting, fixed asset register maintenance, and annual audit preparation. Act as the central point of accountability for property finance matters by managing all financial aspects of the organisation's property portfolio with care. Take responsibility for submitting data required to support company insurance policies ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Identify opportunities for process improvement that enhance efficiency, quality, and resilience of financial procedures throughout the business. Develop strong relationships with co-owners across departments by offering support on finance queries and facilitating cooperation. What you bring: The ideal candidate for Financial Reporting Manager brings proven experience as a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), underpinned by strong technical accounting skills. Your proficiency with Excel enables you to analyse complex data sets efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy. Qualified accountant status (ACA or ACCA) is essential for demonstrating technical competence in accounting standards and practices. Intermediate or advanced Excel skills are required for effective analysis and reporting within complex financial environments. Excellent communication abilities enable you to interact confidently yet professionally at all levels within the organisation. Proven experience acting responsibly with initiative while showing adaptability in dynamic situations is highly valued. Well-developed interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments fostering trust and understanding. A continuous improvement mindset helps you identify areas where processes can be strengthened for greater efficiency or resilience. Ability to manage your own workload by prioritising tasks appropriately while seeking guidance when necessary demonstrates dependability. Experience supporting colleagues through training or mentoring contributes positively to team development within a nurturing environment. Commitment to company values such as co-ownership ensures you embrace communal goals over individual achievement. Sound knowledge of property finance or insurance data submission processes would be advantageous but not mandatory. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out due to its unique co-ownership model where every employee holds a stake in the future success of the business. The company purpose centres around flourishing together - people, places, and performance are nurtured collectively rather than individually. Values such as judgement, effectiveness, engagement, responsibility, accountability, collaboration, and inclusivity are woven into daily practice. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal needs alongside professional ambitions. Training opportunities abound so everyone can progress at their own pace supported by knowledgeable leaders who value communal achievement over hierarchy. The workplace culture is warm; it encourages empathy between colleagues while celebrating diversity in thought and background. Supportive leadership ensures every voice is heard making this an ideal environment for those who appreciate teamwork over competition. The company's commitment to continuous improvement means your ideas matter; together you'll help shape resilient systems that underpin long-term success. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates TPBN1_UKTJ

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