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We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded individual to join our team as Commercial Financial Controller, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and business partnering and will play a key role in providing strategic financial support and guidance to the business unit Managing Directors. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support for strategic decision-making., • Work closely with Directors to develop and track annual budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics, and provide regular updates and variance analysis., • Monitor and analyse cashflow performance, proactively identifying issues, reporting insights to key stakeholders and implementing recovery plans., • Drive continuous improvement in contract performance, monitoring risk and efficiencies to help drive positive change in outcomes for the business and our clients., • Provide guidance and support on financial aspects of new projects, investments, and business initiatives., • Assess and manage financial risks and opportunities within the business units and recommend and implement strategies to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial objectives with overall business strategy., • Mentor and support junior finance team members and contribute to the overall development and success of the finance function within the organisation., • A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5 years post qualified experience., • Proven experience in commercially focused finance roles, supporting business performance and decision making., • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders., • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, and to manage multiple priorities and deadlines., • Leadership and mentoring skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues across the business. We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

An independent accounting firm in Wigan is seeking 2 practice Accountants. Based in the Wigan office 5 days per week, you will work as part of a fast-paced Accounts team. You will work closely with the partners in the firm and liaise with all complex queries.

Part-time Accountant required for a leading Wigan accountancy firm. Your new company A part-time Accountant is required for an independent accountancy practice providing tailored financial services to a diverse range of clients. The team prides itself on delivering accurate, timely, and approachable support to sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies. Your new role We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in bookkeeping or accountancy who is looking for flexible working hours in a supportive environment.Key Responsibilities :- • Processing invoices, receipts, and payments, • Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records, • Assisting with VAT returns and payroll preparation, • Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts, • Liaising with clients to gather financial information, • Using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) 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 on your career. # 4669104

Senior Management Accountant – Up to 6Months Fixed Term – Large Multinat Retailer – Bolton with Hybrid Your new company Your new company is one of the world’s leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance Department of a global organisation specialising in retail. As a Senior Management Accountant, you’ll join a dynamic Country Finance Team, providing dedicated accounting support through the production of monthly management accounts and execution of key financial close and day-to-day activities. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Manager, contributing to strategic projects, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments. This role involves regular interaction with senior stakeholders and offers a platform to influence financial decision-making within a corporate environment. Key responsibilities include: • Collaborating across departments, attending meetings, presenting insights, and sharing knowledge, • Preparing and consolidating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, • Leading or supporting finance-related projects, • Producing accurate management accounts including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, • Posting key journal entries and performing balance sheet reconciliations, • Identifying and implementing process improvements, • Supporting internal and external audits, • Assisting with year-end statutory accounts, • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong analytical and technical skills with high attention to detail, • Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, • Proactive and productive work ethic, • Proficiency in accounting software and report generation, • The chance to work in a global, fast-paced organisation with a collaborative culture, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Management Accountant Skelmersdale £45,000 - £50,000 Interested in a role where things move quickly and you can really get involved? This is a great opportunity to join a growing business that's constantly evolving - offering plenty of scope to make an impact, build your experience, and grow along the way. As Management Accountant, you'll be right at the heart of the business - delivering insightful reporting, influencing commercial decisions, and helping drive continued success. The Role You'll deliver high-quality financial reporting and analysis to support both operational and strategic objectives, working closely with stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities * Produce and analyse weekly P&L reports * Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis * Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning * Perform cost analysis, margin tracking, and performance reviews * Provide commercial insight to guide strategic decisions * Improve reporting tools, controls, and processes * Collaborate with teams across operations and finance What were looking for * ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified or solid QBE * Experience in a...

Location:Greater Manchester area/hybrid Reports to:Chief Financial Officer Benefits package: competitive base salary plus car/allowance and annual bonus Business Type:Private EquityBacked, Multi-Site Buy & Build Platform Capital Structure:Leveraged (Senior Debt + Potential Mezzanine/Unitranche) The Vella Group is seeking a highly capable FP&A Manager to play a pivotal role at a transformative point in the companys journey. Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created position sits at the heart of a PE-backed organisationthat has recently secured significant investment and is entering an accelerated phase of growth through strategic acquisition and continued organic expansion. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the FP&A Manager will help shape the groups financial futurebringing rigour to planning and reporting, providing insightful analysis to drive decision-making, and partnering closely with senior stakeholders as the business scales at pace. • Lead the annual budget cycle, quarterly reforecasts, and long-range plan modelling., • Build and maintain integrated financial models incorporating multi-site P&Ls, acquisitions, pipeline scenarios, and leverage/covenant metrics., • Model acquisition cases, synergy opportunities, and post-integration performance trajectories. Performance Reporting & Insight, • Deliver monthly FP&A packs, including variance analysis, operational KPIs, trend insights, and actionable commentary., • Consolidate multi-site performance to provide group level visibility and benchmarking., • Develop dashboards/support cadence for real time performance monitoring (e.g., labour productivity, unit economics, site maturity curves). Private Equity & Lender Reporting, • Prepare board and investor materials including trading performance, covenant headroom, cash flow trends, and value creation metrics., • Support monthly and quarterly lender reporting requirements., • Monitor liquidity, headroom, and leverage ratios; highlight risks early and support mitigation strategies. Acquisition Support & Integration, • Build financial models for new acquisitions, including quality of earnings adjustments, normalised EBITDA, working capital needs, and integration impact., • Provide finance workstreams support during due diligence (commercial, financial, and operational)., • Track integration KPIs and synergy realisation across acquired businesses. Commercial Finance & Decision Support, • Partner with operations leaders across the multi-site network to improve profitability and performance., • Evaluate ROI for capex, new site openings, and strategic initiatives., • Conduct pricing, margin, and cost-to-serve analysis to support commercial decisions. Systems, Controls & Process Improvement, • Strengthen FP&A processes, data governance, and reporting infrastructure as the business scales., • Work closely with BI/IT teams to enhance data accuracy and automate reporting., • Implement discipline and structure typical of PE-backed environments, aiming for best-in-class reporting. 3. Skills & Experience Required, • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent, with 25+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, transaction services, or PE-backed business finance., • Experience in multi-site, operationally intensive businesses strongly preferred., • Strong financial modelling capability able to build and maintain robust, flexible Excel models from scratch., • Exposure to leveraged environments, lender reporting, or covenant monitoring desirable., • Experience supporting M&A or integration activities highly beneficial., • Excellent communication skills, able to translate financial data into clear insight for senior leaders and investors., • Strong commercial awareness and ability to challenge assumptions constructively., • Comfortable operating in fast paced, high growth, ambiguous environments. 4. Personal Characteristics, • Highly analytical, detail oriented, and intellectually curious., • Pragmatic, proactive, and solutions oriented., • High level of ownership and accountability., • Comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders., • Thrives in PE-backed cultures: fast pace, high expectations, data driven decision making. 5. Package, • Competitive base salary + performance-related bonus., • Potential participation in LTIP/management incentive plan (subject to level)., • Standard benefits + opportunities for growth as the group scales. #AH1 #LI-AH1 REF-227 237 JBRP1_UKTJ

Financial Controller Middleby UK is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our senior management team during an exciting period of growth. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance function while contributing strategically to the wider success of the company. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a finance team of three (Management Accountant, Credit Controller and Assistant Accountant) and play a key role in driving operational excellence, financial integrity and business performance. The Role As Financial Controller, you will: • Define and implement finance strategies aligned to business objectives, • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across all areas of the business, • Deliver high-quality internal, group and statutory reporting, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning, • Oversee corporate governance and safeguard company assets, • Contribute as an active member of the Senior Management Team You will be a positive and influential leader, bringing a supportive, value-added approach to both the finance team and the wider business. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control • Produce accurate monthly and quarterly accounts to tight deadlines, • Deliver timely management accounts, KPIs and financial analysis, • Ensure compliance with group and statutory reporting requirements, • Manage VAT, payroll taxes and corporation tax in collaboration with Corporate Tax, • Lead internal and external audits, • Manage credit control and liquidity to ensure strong cash flow, • Monitor overheads against budget and forecasts, • Work closely with Operations and Sales to manage inventory levels, including aged/obsolete stock analysis Budgeting & Forecasting • Develop and lead a robust annual budgeting process, • Present budgets to local and group management for approval, • Produce accurate monthly forecasts including sales and inventory projections, • Support longer-term financial planning initiatives Corporate Governance • Maintain strong financial processes and internal controls, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, • Keep senior management informed of regulatory and best practice updates Leadership & General Management • Lead, develop and support the finance team, • Work cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate data flow into Finance, • Support the team hands-on when required to ensure smooth month-end close and partner with IT providers to ensure systems are fit for purpose About You You will be a qualified accountant (ICAEW, ICMA or equivalent) with: • At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a commercial environment, • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax legislation, • Experience in a fast-moving, growing business, proven leadership and team management capability, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including internationally, • Advanced IT skills (Excel essential - Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be highly advantageous. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, resilient under pressure and flexible in your approach — including a willingness to work outside normal hours when business deadlines require it. Why Join Middleby UK? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a growing and ambitious business, working closely with senior leadership and contributing directly to strategic decision-making. If you are a proactive Financial Controller who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you