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Manufacturing Management / Costing Accountant to manage costs & drive efficiency savings. Circa £40-£45,000 Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance is partnering with a growing manufacturing business to recruit an experienced AAT qualified or part-qualified Management Accountant to take ownership of the production of management accounts, lead detailed costing and margin analysis as well support budgeting and forecasting cycles to manage costs and drive efficiency savings. This role will be working 5-days on-site, based in Eye Suffolk. Your new role In this Management Accountant / Costings Accountant job, you will prepare management accounts with full variance analysis for direct and indirect cost centres, regularly reviewing manufacturing overheads, completing month-end stock and WIP reconciliations and resolving variances, as well as processing month-end accruals and prepayments. As an experienced management / costing accountant, you prepare and reconcile Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis as well as review product-level margin and Cost of Sales analysis. You will be confident to present your reports in a clear, actionable format to the senior management team and non-finance operational teams that highlight potential cost savings and additional costs driven by raw material and production variances. You will also assist in improving standard costing and pricing systems, including bills of materials, reviewing margins, and pricing matrices, as well as collaborating with the procurement team in managing material costs and overall factory financial performance. What you'll need to succeed You will have experience of working in a manufacturing finance environment and be at least AAT Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant as a Management Accountant with a strong understanding of costing methodologies and margin analysis, ideally with practical experience with an ERP reporting system and a track record of improving reporting through automation and controls. In person, you will be commercially focused and be comfortable presenting financial insight to non-financial stakeholders. It is expected you will be confident with Excel to analyse and update complex financial data. What you'll get in return The organisation offers a salary package of £40,000 - £45,000 and other flexible benefits. For details of the benefits package, please contact Andy Jarman on 01603 760141 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. 4792043

* * SALARY: From 39,000 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Part time FTC, 32 hours per week, ending 31/12/27 CLOSING DATE: 28/05/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a Financial Accountant, in this role you will play a key role in supporting the financial control and regulatory framework of the organisation. You will be responsible for producing accurate and comprehensive supporting schedules for the monthly management accounts and regulatory submissions for Volkswagen Bank GmbH UK Branch. What youll be doing: • Prepare monthly management accounts, disclosure information, and variance analysis for VW Bank UK Branch in accordance with IFRS and German GAAP, up to management review., • Analyse, reconcile, and investigate balance sheet and P&L positions to ensure accuracy and completeness, proposing correcting entries where required., • Produce regulatory reports for VW Bank UK Branch for submission to HQ, including liquidity, solvency and deposit guarantee reporting., • Review and update all regulatory submissions to reflect changes required by the regulator, HQ, or the Bank team., • Prepare regulatory and statutory submissions for VWFS UK Ltd. to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS)., • Ensure all intercompany balances are accurately accounted for, reconciled, and reported each month, including preparation of the monthly Intercompany Pack for management review., • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)., • Experience preparing accounts under both IFRS and German GAAP., • Strong ability to work with large and diverse data sets, consolidating information into accurate final submissions., • Proven experience managing relationships with multiple stakeholders across the business., • Solid technical accounting knowledge, including exposure to regulatory reporting and taxation., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVIs criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Hays Accountancy & Finance is partnering with a growing manufacturing business to recruit an experienced AAT qualified or part-qualified Management Accountant to take ownership of the production of management accounts, lead detailed costing and margin analysis as well support budgeting and forec

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will focus on month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands-on exposure to the full breadth of finance, from management reporting to business partnering, while helping to develop and improve financial processes in a dynamic, growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting & Analysis Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis Support the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse financial performance and cost drivers, providing actionable insight Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic projects and business growth initiatives Financial Controls & Processes Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany transactions Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital management Contribute to automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements within the finance function Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required Other Responsibilities Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the finance function About You Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Minimum 2-3 years experience in a similar management accounting or finance role Strong experience in month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis Excellent business partnering skills and ability to influence operational teams Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

* * SALARY: From 42,692 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time permanent 35 hours CLOSING DATE: 25/5/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for ahighly motivated and experienced Treasury Analyst to join our team, focusing on funding, liquidity and interest rate risk. The role spans responsibilities across Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Ltd (VWFS UK) and VW Bank GmbH (UK Branch) (VW Bank UK) In this role, you'll be accountable for establishing, implementing and producing the necessary liquidity, hedging and stress scenario analytics and models to inform decision making and regulatory reporting requirements. What youll be doing: • You'll be accountable for full compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and standards, including the European Organisational Handbook (EOHB), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Central Bank (ECB) requirements., • Own and manage monthly Asset & Liability (ALM) data uploads and reporting for all UK entities, consistently meeting regulatory deadlines to support downstream ECB and PRA Risk and Regulatory reporting., • Monitor, measure and report interest rate risk exposures using gap analysis and interest rate risk models in line with the approved framework., • Ensure funding, swap derivatives and longterm loan structures remain within approved Asset & Liability limits and aligned to relevant risk frameworks. Partner with Headquarters to review and maintain swap effectiveness and derivative testing documentation, supporting the ongoing hedge accounting approach., • Develop and present datadriven recommendations for interest rate swap activity to manage ALM mismatches and minimise exposure to interest rate volatility, underpinned by robust quantitative analysis and market insight., • Support the implementation of natural hedging strategies between VWFS UK and VWSB Ltd, providing modelling, analysis and insight to inform strategic decisionmaking., • Lead the design, development and ongoing enhancement of Treasury and Liquidity models and forecasts, enabling clear reporting of liquidity and hedging positions to regulators, local management and Group Headquarters., • Contribute to the delivery of Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP/ILAPP) requirements, including data collection and liquidity stress testing. Produce and analyse Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) outputs, informing funding strategy and HighQuality Liquid Assets (HQLA) optimisation., • Prepare and deliver Market, Capital and Liquidity Risk Committee reports on a monthly basis, actively managing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to support informed risk decisions. Produce Treasury reports and Asset & Liability Committee (ALCO) packs for local and Group committees as required., • Maintain strong control frameworks and reconciliations, ensuring all model outputs reconcile to Accounting, Liquidity and Regulatory reporting actuals. Fully investigate and explain variances, and ensure models are efficient, welldocumented, auditable and compliant with Internal Development Policy (IDP) requirements., • Own the consolidated UK entity planning tool, delivering a detailed fiveyear liquidity and funding plan. Validate and challenge HQ planning inputs, analyse the impact of funding options, and conduct scenario and stress analysis to assess the effect of market movements on interest rates, funding costs and liquidity positions. Youll need to be at least a part qualified Treasurer (ACT) or Accountant (ACA, ACCA)with a great understanding of Treasury and Accounting. Youre committed to learning and continuous professional development to remain commercially aware of current and emerging market and credit risks. Essential experience & skills • You'll have demonstrable experience of Treasury Function operations preferably within a financial services environment., • You can build strong stakeholder relationships both internally up to director level and externally to secure commitment and support., • A proactive approach with the ability to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands., • You're able to anticipate and understand interdependencies between different functional areas. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVIs criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Senior Accountant Peterborough £38,000 - £45,000 A leading and rapidly growing top 20 accountancy firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Peterborough office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, people-focused practice supporting a wide range of ambitious SMEs and corporate clients. The role offers a blend of technical delivery, client advisory, and team support, giving you the chance to take ownership of a varied portfolio while contributing to the continued growth of the firm. Role Responsibilities • Preparing financial statements and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies., • Producing client approval packs and supporting finalisation processes., • Assisting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance., • Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns., • Providing general accounting advice and supporting clients with software queries., • Reviewing junior team members' work and supporting their development., • 3+ years' experience within an accountancy practice., • AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified., • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, hardworking approach., • Confident communicator with the ability to build client relationships.

Management Accountant – Temporary – £18 – £23 per hour (DOE) If you're a management accountant and you're available for a temporary assignment, this is a role where you can hit the ground running and make a genuine impact quickly. Based within a busy manufacturing business, you'll support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, costing, and performance insight — working closely with operations and procurement from the outset. It's a broad, hands-on role with strong commercial exposure, ideal if you enjoy variety and want to add real value during your time there. You'll prepare monthly management accounts with full variance analysis, deliver cost and margin analysis across products and customers, manage stock and WIP reconciliations, and support accruals and prepayments. You'll also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, ERP improvement, and year-end audit support as required. What you'll bring • Experience in a manufacturing finance environment, • Strong management accounting, costing, and margin analysis skills, • Advanced Excel skills This is an on-site, in-person role. For more in...

Finance Business Partner Location: Near Peterborough Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a well-known British manufacturing business undergoing an exciting period of transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant or finance analyst who wants to move beyond purely desk-based reporting and play a key role in improving operational performance. Working closely with operations and senior finance leadership, you will provide meaningful financial insight into production performance, product profitability and cost efficiency. The role offers significant exposure across the business and the chance to help shape reporting and systems as the organisation continues to modernise its finance function. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting operational decision-making and improving financial visibility across manufacturing activities. Responsibilities will include: Delivering monthly variance analysis down to gross margin Analysing product profitability and production cost performance Conducting deep-dive analysis on individual product builds Supporting manufacturing variance analysis including labour and cost variances Maintaining and improving Work in Progress (WIP) reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling Building Excel-based models to support pricing, production volumes and capacity decisions Developing KPIs and management reporting dashboards Partnering closely with production and operational teams to understand cost drivers and improve efficiency Supporting the development of new systems and reporting tools , including ERP and BI solutions This role is highly visible within the organisation and will suit someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually operates rather than simply reporting numbers . About You You will likely be a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst or Finance Business Partner looking for a role where you can add real commercial value. You will ideally have: Experience supporting management accounts, costing or financial analysis Strong Excel and data analysis skills Understanding of gross margin, costing and variance analysis Experience with WIP, BOM, standard costing or manufacturing analysis would be advantageous Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders Qualified ACCA or CIMA Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment would be beneficial. Why Apply? Opportunity to move into a true Finance Business Partner role Exposure to operations, production and senior leadership Chance to help shape new systems, processes and reporting Join a business undergoing positive transformation and improvement Excellent opportunity for career development within a growing organisation Package Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday Death in service Flexible start and finish times This role will be primarily site-based to allow close collaboration with operational teams. If you'd like to learn more about the role or arrange a confidential conversation, please apply or contact us directly. TPBN1_UKTJ

Management Accountant Peterborough Up to £50,000 (depending on experience) ABOUT US Hales Group is a nationwide market leader in its field, with 38 offices around the UK with the Finance Team based in Fengate, Peterborough. We are keen to increase our team with a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague that can demonstrate excellent commercial acumen and a willingness to be an active & positive senior member of the wider team. With a current turnover of £60m we have aspirational growth targets over the next two years and beyond by organic growth, tender wins and acquisition and need a flexible and adaptable team member with strong analytical skills to provide insightful data to drive the necessary changes within the business under the direction of the Group Chief Accountant. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead a team of three, providing management, support, and guidance., • Take full responsibility for the accurate production of Monthly Management Accounts within the specified time limits for circulation to Divisional heads and Senior Leadership Team and respond appropriately to any queries arising., • Manage Sage 200 at month end to aid the timely production of the Management Accounts specifically related to accruals and prepayments., • Be accountable for the processing of data uploads to, and day to day management of, the ID facility, always ensuring bank covenant and legal compliance., • Provide accurate and timely information with insightful and proactive analysis that helps drive the business forward., • Be responsible for the production of weekly KPI reporting to the operating divisions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines., • Take responsibility for the preparation of routine reports for the Board and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines., • Be accountable for ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are completed in full within set deadlines and are fully understood and compliant with best practice and Accounting Standards., • Collaborate with senior finance colleagues to drive process improvements in line with applicable regulatory frameworks., • Take an active role in the successful completion of all audits (statutory, banking, and other regulatory), • Any other ad hoc projects. ABOUT YOU You will be suitably qualified for the role with experience in a similar role but not necessarily in the sector. You will be the senior member of the four-person supervisory team within the department; all of whom report to the Group Chief Accountant and each with their own team. You will be able to demonstrate your commercial acumen in a high transaction environment. We work hard at Hales Group to provide clear career progression and reward, and opportunities are high on the agenda for colleagues who embrace our culture. You will naturally be an effective organiser with the ability to deliver & motivating your team to deliver to what can occasionally be tight deadlines. You will have a positive “hands on” approach, willing to cover for your team members during periods of annual leave and at times of exceptional workload such as year end and audit. YOUR TEAM Your team will comprise of three direct reports who you will assist, support and guide through the report preparation and publication, administration of Creditors (a small ledger) and all outgoing payments and banking (including an ID facility), rolling up your sleeves and being “hands on” where necessary