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Head of Finance \n Blackburn - Lancashire (hybrid) \n Up to £100k + bonus + benefits including private healthcare, 30 days holiday PLUS stats, enhanced pension, flexi-time, hybrid working \n Whitaker Smith are partnering with a growing, independently owned services SME to appoint a Head of Finance into a key leadership role within the business. This is a broad, hands-on position for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating within an SME environment and wants the opportunity to genuinely influence how a business operates. Alongside taking ownership of the finance function, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to improve financial visibility, strengthen commercial decision-making and help shape the next stage of the company’s growth. This isn’t just a role focusing on the numbers, the MD wants someone who can develop people, challenge existing ways of working and modernise the finance function through better systems, processes, automation and AI. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the finance function.\n, • Provide the senior leadership team with clear commercial insight, identifying the key drivers behind performance rather than simply reporting historic results.\n, • Own the budgeting and forecasting cycle, creating a more forward-looking approach to financial planning.\n, • Develop management information and KPIs that give leadership greater visibility over performance, profitability, cash and future opportunities.\n, • Build a strong finance team, setting clear expectations while coaching and developing individuals to increase capability and accountability.\n, • Lead improvements across finance systems and processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and remove unnecessary manual activity.\n, • Explore and implement practical uses of AI, automation and data tools to improve reporting, analysis, efficiency and decision-making.\n, • Challenge established processes and lead change across the finance function\n, • Strengthen financial controls, cash management and working capital\n, • Improve the quality and speed of month-end reporting and ensure management information is accurate, relevant and delivered on time.\n, • Work closely with operational and commercial leaders, providing constructive challenge and helping them understand the financial impact of their decisions.\n, • Support wider business improvement and transformation projects as the organisation continues to grow and evolve.\n, • Develop and maintain relationships with external advisers and ensure statutory, regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met.\n\n \n Experience: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA\n, • Strong experience operating within an SME environment £10m-£50m turnover\n, • Previous experience within a services-led organisation is essential\n, • A track record of leading, managing and developing a finance team, with evidence of improving capability and performance\n, • Experience of taking ownership of a finance function with proven experience improving finance systems, processes and reporting.\n, • Genuine interest in technology and evidence of using or implementing automation, AI, digital tools or improved data solutions within finance.\n, • Strong commercial instincts with the ability to translate financial information into practical actions for non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment where strategic leadership and operational involvement go hand in hand.\n\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who wants more than a traditional Head of Finance position with progression to FD in the very near future. \n You will have the autonomy to shape the finance function, develop the team and introduce new ways of working, while becoming a key commercial partner to the leadership team. \n \n Please apply now!

Management Accountant \n Location: Blackburn \n Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits \n Reporting to: Finance Director \n Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, take ownership and build towards a future Finance Director position? \n This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business at a key stage of its development. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll take on a broad, hands on role across both financial and commercial finance, with real scope to influence how the business operates and grows. \n The Role \n You’ll work closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team, taking responsibility for a broad range of finance activities while increasingly becoming a key commercial partner to the business. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Producing accurate and insightful monthly management accounts and financial reporting.\n, • Providing meaningful analysis and commentary to support business decisions.\n, • Working closely with senior stakeholders on budgets, forecasts and business planning.\n, • Developing commercial reporting, KPIs and financial analysis.\n, • Supporting pricing, profitability and margin analysis.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and business processes.\n, • Taking ownership of cash flow, working capital and other key financial metrics.\n, • Improving systems, controls and processes as the business continues to grow.\n, • Supporting and developing the finance function, with the opportunity to grow and lead a team.\n, • Acting as a trusted finance partner across the wider business.\n, • Working alongside the FD on strategic projects and helping shape the future direction of the finance function.\n\n We're looking for someone who is ambitious, commercially focused and keen to progress. \n\n • Strong management accounting experience.\n, • The ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.\n, • A proactive approach and the confidence to challenge and influence.\n\n Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Rebecca on or \n

Your new company \n A long-established, independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers based in the North West is looking to appoint a Senior Tax Advisory Manager to join the team. With over 90 years of history and a strong reputation for client service, this small group of chartered accountants is entering an exciting phase of growth. The firm supports a wide range of clients-from ambitious entrepreneurs to established businesses-offering expert advice across tax, audit, corporate finance, and payroll. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to staff development, the firm is proud to offer a workplace where careers flourish. \n Your new role \n As a Senior Tax Manager, you will be a key member of the tax leadership team, responsible for delivering high-quality tax advisory services to a wide range of clients. \n\n • Leading complex tax planning projects for corporate clients\n, • Advising on matters such as property transactions, capital allowances, group structuring, and international tax\n, • Managing a portfolio of high-value clients and overseeing compliance work\n, • Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance\n, • Collaborating with other departments to deliver joined-up client solutions\n, • Contributing to business development and identifying opportunities for growth\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • A professional qualification (CTA, ACA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience\n, • Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of tax areas\n, • Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory work\n, • Excellent communication and leadership skills\n, • A proactive, commercial mindset and the ability to identify value-adding opportunities\n, • Experience in property-related tax matters or international tax is a plus.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A competitive salary and performance-based bonus\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy/sell days\n, • Training and development support, including internal sessions and professional qualifications\n, • Access to wellbeing initiatives, including Simply Healthcare\n, • Onsite parking, electric car scheme, and cycle-to-work scheme\n, • Regular company events and subsidised social activities\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this Senior Tax Advisory role in Lancashire, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Justin Hopkins on to discuss it in more detail. \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

Crown Paints is seeking a Mid-Senior level strategist to build and lead Revenue Growth Management from the ground up. You’ll report to the Managing Director and collaborate with senior commercial leaders to design the strategy, roadmap, governance and adoption across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain. You will translate insight into actionable plans, coach teams, drive change, and own the capability as it becomes part of everyday commercial decision making and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

CMAC Group seeks an accomplished finance leader to direct the Group's Finance function. You will oversee reporting, controls and governance while acting as a deputy to the Group Director of Finance, driving strategic financial leadership and strong stakeholder partnering across CMAC Group and ComfortDelGro Group finance teams. You will lead a team of senior finance managers, champion continuous improvement, ensure robust financial controls, and support growth initiatives and strategic projects #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sellick Partnership is recruiting for a Head of Legal for an award-winning business finance specialist in Blackburn. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role will lead the legal and compliance strategy and manage regulatory risk to support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with FCA exposure, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate with regulators and senior stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Crown Paints is seeking a strategic leader to shape and own its Revenue Growth Management capability, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leaders. You will lead the transformation from concept to operational ownership, turning strategy into practical tools and governance, and coaching teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category and Supply Chain. You will identify opportunities across pricing, promotions, portfolio, trade investment and channels, translating data into #J-18808-Ljbffr

Crown Paints is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Commercial Finance team and work closely with Retail and Trade leadership. You’ll blend commercial insight with financial rigour, turning data into clear recommendations, shaping pricing, profitability, budgeting and long‑term planning. This role offers high visibility and opportunities to drive real business impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a new, high impact role with the opportunity to build Crown Paints’ Revenue Growth Management capability from the ground up. Working closely with our Managing Director and senior commercial leaders, you’ll take the journey from initial concept and strategy, through business transformation and adoption, to operational ownership. You’ll help define how Revenue Growth Management should work at Crown, create the roadmap and tools around it, bring teams with you through change, and then own and evolve the capability as it becomes part of everyday commercial decision making. You’ll combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, moving confidently between concept, change leadership and hands on commercial ownership. • Shape the Revenue Growth Management strategy, operating model and roadmap with the Managing Director and senior leaders., • Turn the strategy into practical processes, tools and governance that teams can use., • Lead the change required to embed new behaviours and ways of working across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category and Supply Chain., • Build organisational capability through coaching, education and clear commercial storytelling., • Own and continuously improve the approach as it moves from transformation into day to day operation. You’ll use data and commercial insight to identify where Crown can create more value across both Retail and Trade. • Identify opportunities across pricing, promotions, portfolio, trade investment, customer, channel and route to market., • Translate complex data into clear recommendations that support revenue, margin and profitability decisions., • Track performance and make sure identified opportunities deliver measurable value., • Support customer strategy and help shape compelling growth propositions. There is no single route into this role. You might come from Revenue Growth Management, Commercial Finance, Category, Pricing, Sales Strategy, Commercial Excellence or another commercially focused transformation role. • Experience shaping and delivering significant commercial or organisational transformation, from initial concept through to implementation and adoption., • Experience within FMCG, retail, consumer goods, trade or a similarly fast moving commercial environment., • Commercial and financial judgement, with confidence using data to guide decisions., • The ability to influence senior stakeholders, create alignment and bring people with you through change., • A practical mindset. You can build the concept, embed it and then operate it. You do not need to be a career pricing specialist. If your experience has come through a different route, but you can demonstrate the commercial thinking, change leadership and influencing skills we’re looking for, we’d like to hear from you. We value transferable experience, different perspectives and varied career paths. This is a rare opportunity to build a strategically important capability from day one, with senior visibility and broad commercial exposure. You’ll work in partnership with leaders across the business, not in isolation, and have the chance to shape how Crown approaches growth for years to come. If you enjoy taking an idea, turning it into a strategy and making that strategy stick, we’d love to hear from you! 2026-10-12 Mid-Senior level Accounting / Auditing, Finance, Sales Chemicals Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Competitive Salary BBF Limited Blackburn Hybrid Working The Head of IT is responsible for leading the organisation’s technology function, ensuring that IT services, infrastructure, systems, security, and support are reliable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned to business priorities. The role combines operational ownership of day-to-day IT delivery with strategic leadership, governance, supplier management, and the development of a technology roadmap that supports growth, resilience, and continuous improvement. This role can be based at either our Blackburn or Hull site with responsibility for supporting business operations across all sites including Poland.Regular travel between sites will be required. • IT strategy and roadmap: Develop and maintain an IT strategy that supports business objectives, improves operational effectiveness, and enables future growth., • Service delivery: Ensure the IT function provides responsive, reliable, and professional support to users across the business, with clear processes, ownership, and performance standards., • Infrastructure and networks: Oversee the stability, security, performance, and lifecycle management of core infrastructure, including networking, servers, cloud services, end-user devices, and connectivity., • Cyber security: Lead the organisation’s approach to cyber security, including email security, access controls, endpoint protection, awareness, monitoring, risk management, and incident response., • Business Resilience: Ownership of backup strategy, disaster recovery testing, incident response and resilience planning., • Cloud and systems management: Manage and develop Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and other core business platforms to ensure they are secure, well-governed, and fit for purpose., • Business systems and ERP: Provide leadership and input into the management, improvement, and future direction of business-critical systems, including ERP and associated integrations., • Budget management: Own and manage IT budgets, ensuring spend is controlled, transparent, commercially justified, and aligned to business priorities., • Supplier and contract management: Manage third-party providers, contracts, licences, renewals, service levels, procurement, and supplier performance., • Data, reporting and systems integrity: Ownership of improving data quality, reporting capability, system controls and integration between business platforms, • Governance and compliance: Ensure IT policies, controls, documentation, processes, and standards support security, auditability, operational resilience, and regulatory requirements., • Team leadership: Lead, develop, and support the IT team, setting clear priorities, expectations, ways of working, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is a senior operational and strategic leadership role, expected to influence business decisions, translate technical risk into business terms, and ensure that technology is treated as an enabler of performance rather than simply a support function. The role requires close engagement with finance, operations, commercial teams, site leadership, external partners, and senior stakeholders to ensure IT priorities are aligned with organisational goals. • Proven experience leading an IT function or managing a broad IT service across infrastructure, systems, support, security, and suppliers.Preferably gain in manufacturing or FMCG, • Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, cyber security, endpoint management, and business systems., • Experience managing IT budgets, contracts, licences, procurement, renewals, and third-party service providers., • Exposure to the following technologies: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Cisco Meraki, Mimecast, EDI, • Experience of supporting or leading an ERP implementation.Preferably knowledge of Epicor Tropos and Infor S21, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical and senior audiences., • Experience leading, coaching, and developing IT team members, with a focus on service quality, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Commercial awareness and the ability to assess technology investment in terms of risk, value, efficiency, resilience, and business benefit. BBF Limited are one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market. Our team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more! We are passionate about our products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything we do. With recent investment and acquisitions taking us to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join BBF Limited! We are continually looking to grow, but we can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it! On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, we do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you’ll be coming to work smiling. Financial • Competitive Salary, • Car Allownace, • Bonus, • 4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit Health & Wellbeing • Family Healthcare, • 25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays), • 24/7 Access to a GP, • 24/7 Bereavement Support Personal & Professional Development • Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team, • Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses A few other bits • Quarterly and Yearly BBF Star Awards - recognising those who have gone above and beyond! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Shape the strategy. Lead the change. Make it work. This is a new, high impact role with the opportunity to build Crown Paints’ Revenue Growth Management capability from the ground up. Working closely with our Managing Director and senior commercial leaders, you’ll take the journey from initial concept and strategy, through business transformation and adoption, to operational ownership. You’ll help define how Revenue Growth Management should work at Crown, create the roadmap and tools around it, bring teams with you through change, and then own and evolve the capability as it becomes part of everyday commercial decision making. You’ll combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, moving confidently between concept, change leadership and hands on commercial ownership. • Shape the Revenue Growth Management strategy, operating model and roadmap with the Managing Director and senior leaders., • Turn the strategy into practical processes, tools and governance that teams can use., • Lead the change required to embed new behaviours and ways of working across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category and Supply Chain., • Build organisational capability through coaching, education and clear commercial storytelling., • Own and continuously improve the approach as it moves from transformation into day to day operation. You’ll use data and commercial insight to identify where Crown can create more value across both Retail and Trade. • Identify opportunities across pricing, promotions, portfolio, trade investment, customer, channel and route to market., • Translate complex data into clear recommendations that support revenue, margin and profitability decisions., • Track performance and make sure identified opportunities deliver measurable value., • Support customer strategy and help shape compelling growth propositions. There is no single route into this role. You might come from Revenue Growth Management, Commercial Finance, Category, Pricing, Sales Strategy, Commercial Excellence or another commercially focused transformation role. • Experience shaping and delivering significant commercial or organisational transformation, from initial concept through to implementation and adoption., • Experience within FMCG, retail, consumer goods, trade or a similarly fast moving commercial environment., • Commercial and financial judgement, with confidence using data to guide decisions., • The ability to influence senior stakeholders, create alignment and bring people with you through change., • A practical mindset. You can build the concept, embed it and then operate it. You do not need to be a career pricing specialist., • If your experience has come through a different route, but you can demonstrate the commercial thinking, change leadership and influencing skills we’re looking for, we’d like to hear from you. We value transferable experience, different perspectives and varied career paths. This is a rare opportunity to build a strategically important capability from day one, with senior visibility and broad commercial exposure. You’ll work in partnership with leaders across the business, not in isolation, and have the chance to shape how Crown approaches growth for years to come. If you enjoy taking an idea, turning it into a strategy and making that strategy stick, we’d love to hear from you! Application due 2026-10-12 Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Functions Accounting / Auditing, Finance, Sales Industry Chemicals Crown Paints is one of UK’s most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Crown Paints has been part of homes, businesses and communities for nearly 250 years. Today, we're one of the UK's best known paint brands and part of the Hempel Group. We're looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join Crown Paints and work closely with our Commercial Leadership teams across Retail and Trade. This is a highly visible role for someone who wants to do more than report performance. You'll help shape it. You'll work closely with senior commercial leaders to understand what is driving the numbers, where the opportunities are and what needs to happen next. You'll bring together commercial thinking, financial insight and challenge across areas including: • Sales and margin performance, • Pricing and promotions, • Customer and product profitability, • Budgeting and forecasting, • Business cases and investment decisions, • Long term commercial planning You’ll turn complex information into clear, practical recommendations that help the business move quickly and confidently. We want someone who is naturally curious. Someone who doesn't stop at what happened, but wants to understand why it happened and what we can do differently. You'll challenge assumptions, spot trends and help teams make stronger commercial decisions. • Partnering with senior leaders across Retail, Trade, Sales and Marketing, • Identifying risks and opportunities in performance, • Leading commercial reviews and deeper analysis, • Building financial models and business cases, • Improving reporting and analytics, • Helping make financial insight easier to understand and act on, • Leading and driving transformation projects within the finance department This role will suit someone who can move comfortably between detail and the bigger picture. You'll ideally bring strong experience within Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering, alongside: • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification, • Project management and transformation within a complex organisation, • Strong understanding of pricing, margin and profitability, • Excellent analytical capability, • Confidence working with and challenging senior stakeholders, • Experience of budgeting, forecasting and commercial planning, • Strong Excel skills, with BI or analytics experience beneficial, • The ability to build strong relationships across a fast paced business, • Experience within retail, FMCG, manufacturing, consumer goods or another multi channel environment would be useful, but we’re open to different backgrounds and perspectives. This is an opportunity to influence commercial decision making across Crown Paints and work closely with the people shaping the future of the business. You’ll help us understand not only what is happening, but why, what it means and where we should focus next. If you enjoy getting close to the business, challenging the numbers and turning insight into action, we’d love to hear from you. Application due 2026-09-27 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Functions: Accounting / Auditing, Finance Industry: Chemicals Crown Paints is one of UK's most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Up to £100k + bonus + benefits including private healthcare, 30 days holiday PLUS stats, enhanced pension, flexi-time, hybrid working Whitaker Smith are partnering with a growing, independently owned services SME to appoint a Head of Finance into a key leadership role within the business. This is a broad, hands-on position for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating within an SME environment and wants the opportunity to genuinely influence how a business operates. Alongside taking ownership of the finance function, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to improve financial visibility, strengthen commercial decision-making and help shape the next stage of the company’s growth. This isn’t just a role focusing on the numbers, the MD wants someone who can develop people, challenge existing ways of working and modernise the finance function through better systems, processes, automation and AI. Key responsibilities • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the finance function., • Provide the senior leadership team with clear commercial insight, identifying the key drivers behind performance rather than simply reporting historic results., • Own the budgeting and forecasting cycle, creating a more forward-looking approach to financial planning., • Develop management information and KPIs that give leadership greater visibility over performance, profitability, cash and future opportunities., • Build a strong finance team, setting clear expectations while coaching and developing individuals to increase capability and accountability., • Lead improvements across finance systems and processes, identifying opportunities to simplify, automate and remove unnecessary manual activity., • Explore and implement practical uses of AI, automation and data tools to improve reporting, analysis, efficiency and decision-making., • Challenge established processes and lead change across the finance function, • Strengthen financial controls, cash management and working capital, • Improve the quality and speed of month-end reporting and ensure management information is accurate, relevant and delivered on time., • Work closely with operational and commercial leaders, providing constructive challenge and helping them understand the financial impact of their decisions., • Support wider business improvement and transformation projects as the organisation continues to grow and evolve., • Develop and maintain relationships with external advisers and ensure statutory, regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met. Experience: • Fully qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, • Strong experience operating within an SME environment £10m-£50m turnover, • Previous experience within a services-led organisation is essential, • A track record of leading, managing and developing a finance team, with evidence of improving capability and performance, • Experience of taking ownership of a finance function with proven experience improving finance systems, processes and reporting., • Genuine interest in technology and evidence of using or implementing automation, AI, digital tools or improved data solutions within finance., • Strong commercial instincts with the ability to translate financial information into practical actions for non-finance stakeholders., • Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment where strategic leadership and operational involvement go hand in hand. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who wants more than a traditional Head of Finance position with progression to FD in the very near future. You will have the autonomy to shape the finance function, develop the team and introduce new ways of working, while becoming a key commercial partner to the leadership team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Whitaker Smith Recruitment are partnering with a growing, independently owned services SME to appoint a Head of Finance into a key leadership role. This is a hands-on position for a qualified accountant who wants to influence how the business operates and contribute to its growth. You will lead the finance function, working closely with the senior leadership team to improve financial visibility, strengthen decision-making, and modernise processes with automation and AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Legal Blackburn (Hybrid) £100,000 - £105,000 Sellick Partnership is exclusively working on a Head of Legal position with an award-winning business finance specialist based in Blackburn. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role will lead the legal and compliance strategy for the business. You will ensure effective management of legal and regulatory risk and support the business's sustainable growth. This is a highly visible role within the business and involves working with different stakeholders across the business, requiring effective and clear communication. This Head of Legal role is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated Head of Legal or Senior Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career. • Lead the development and delivery of a Legal function, incorporating Compliance, generating value and navigating regulatory complexity., • Oversee and support the business's complaint handling process, taking ownership of escalated complaints., • Act as a trusted advisor on UK and EU regulations, offering clarity and insight across prudential, conduct, and governance requirements., • Shape the business's legal strategy, identifying growth opportunities, guiding new business conversations, and representing the business in industry forums., • Manage relationships with legal partners and regulatory bodies to ensure best practice in-house in all aspects of risk, compliance and litigation., • Manage, review and maintain the full suite of documentation utilised by the business., • Build and nurture a high-performing team, mentoring colleagues and ensuring high-quality outputs., • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, • A degree/and or equivalent qualification in a business-related discipline is desirable., • Experience in regulated financial services, • FCA regulatory exposure, • A collaborative leadership style, with experience managing teams and delivering impactful solutions., • Excellent understanding of FCA regulation and methodologies., • Ability to navigate complexity and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - including regulators and board-level audiences., • Ability to interpret and translate complex technical concepts and regulatory reporting requirements into clear guidance for colleagues and stakeholders., • Extensive knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including prudential, conduct, operational and emerging ESG expectations., • Particular experience with recoveries litigation within the Asset Finance industry would be a distinct advantage, though not essential., • Exposure to other areas of risk management (market risk, enterprise risk management, operational risk, liquidity risk, capital risk etc.) will be an added advantage., • Self-motivated with leadership attributes., • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and the ability to deliver compelling presentations., • Demonstrable analytical skills., • Strategic thinking: Value the need for strategy and confidence to course correct if needed., • A competitive salary + bonus (up to 30%), • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays with the option to buy and sell 5 days, • Initially an 8% pension contribution, rising to 10% after 2 years, with the opportunity to increase should you wish, • Private Health Care, • Salary sacrifice schemes + much more This is currently in process, but we are still open to applications. 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 your data processing notice on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr

AUDIT SENIOR BLACKBURN (HYBRID) £42,000-£48,000 + GREAT BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY Get Recruited is partnering with an established and growing accountancy practice that is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who is ready to take ownership of assignments, support junior colleagues and develop strong relationships with a varied portfolio of clients. Working closely with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals, you will lead audit engagements from planning through to completion. The position provides broad client exposure, continued professional development and a clear progression route. THE AUDIT SENIOR ROLE Lead audit assignments from initial planning through to completion. Develop a clear understanding of each client's business, systems and operating environment. Assist with preparing audit plans and identifying key financial and operational risks. Complete audit testing across relevant financial statement areas. Assess internal controls and identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement. Coordinate fieldwork and monitor assignments against agreed deadlines and budgets. Prepare accurate audit working papers in accordance with professional standards. Review work completed by trainees and junior team members. Identify and communicate significant accounting, audit and control matters. Discuss audit queries and findings with client finance teams and senior stakeholders. Prepare and review statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and FRS 102. Support corporation tax computations and associated compliance work where required. Provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals. Assist with audit completion documents and management letters. Build effective and professional relationships with clients. Coach and provide constructive feedback to junior colleagues. Contribute to technical updates, process improvements and wider departmental projects. THE PERSON ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or at finalist level. Previous audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. Experience leading or making a significant contribution to audit assignments from planning through to completion. Good knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and International Standards on Auditing. Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and groups. Confident identifying audit risks and completing appropriate testing. Previous experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Confidence dealing directly with clients and resolving audit queries. Well organised with the ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required. TO APPLY Please submit your CV for the Audit Senior position via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services. TPBN1_UKTJ

Business partner with non-finance stakeholders Prepare financial reports for senior management Manage month-end journals (Account Receivables and accounts payable). Experience Required Part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent), or QBE (Qualified By Experience) Demonstrable experi

Role Purpose The Financial Controller will lead the management accounts and accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. The role requires a hands-on, technically strong qualified accountant with excellent attention to detail, strong financial control experience and the ability to support both day-to-day finance operations and wider business decision-making. Key Accountabilities Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow reporting and variance analysis. Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations, journals and reporting outputs are accurate, complete and delivered to deadline. Ensure that the Partner Reconciliations are completed every month, and that all Partner Draw and payments are fully understood and reconciled. Maintain strong financial controls, processes and procedures across the finance function. Provide clear financial analysis and insight to support the Finance Director, Executive Board and Heads of Department. management and finance business partnering. Manage and mentor a small finance team, including management accounts and accounts payable. Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring supplier payments, approvals and controls are robust and accurate. Support budget and forecasting processes, including developing rolling forecasts and improving the annual budget process. Manage the annual audit and liaise with external advisors as required. Review monthly payroll reports prepared by HR and external providers, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, pensions and HMRC obligations. Manage and maintain appropriate financial controls for the banking, ensuring all access and rights are correct and appropriate. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting, tax and legal sector compliance requirements, including the Solicitors Accounts Rules where relevant. Deliver and support ad hoc finance projects as required by the Finance Director. Skills/Experience Required: Fully qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control experience. Proven experience preparing accurate management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting. Excellent attention to detail and high standard of accuracy. Strong analytical skills, with ability to explain financial information clearly Strong ability to use Microsoft excel, power bi and other tools to improve reporting and controls. Experience managing deadlines, priorities and multiple workstreams. Confident working with senior stakeholders and supporting business decision-making. Experience managing or supporting a small finance team. Ideally you will come from a professional services, legal, accountancy practice or partnership/LLP background. TPBN1_UKTJ

Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe they're now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Finance Business Partner Your new role In your new role as Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for over 700 stores across teh German division. Finance Business Partner re

Portfolio Payroll are working with a leading business services organisation who are looking to bring in an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to support and strengthen their growing payroll function. As Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for: Leading the monthly payroll cycle across a large, multi‑entity group Acting as the key escalation point for complex queries Ensuring full compliance across tax, pensions, benefits and employment legislation Supporting ongoing transformation, automation and process improvement activity Coaching and developing the wider payroll team Working closely with People, Finance and external partners to resolve payroll matters efficiently Experience & Qualifications Proven background managing complex or high‑volume payrolls Strong knowledge of pay, tax, pensions and statutory requirements Confident using iTrent, Sage and advanced Excel Leadership experience with the ability to support and develop others Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills What's on offer Competitive salary depending on experience 25 days holidays plus banks and birthday off Employee health plan & financial flexibility fund Access to a rewards portal with exclusive benefits Regular team events and a supportive, collaborative culture If this role sounds of interest, please apply directly or call Lidya on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further. 51804LAR2 INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

HR Manager Blackburn | £65,000 - £70,000 + Annual Bonus | Full Time | Permanent | Office Based A fantastic opportunity for a true people person to take ownership of a full 360 HR function Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on building relationships, supporting managers and creating a positive workplace culture? What's in it for you? Alongside a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including: ⭐ Annual bonus ⭐ 35 days holiday including Bank Holidays (27 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays) ⭐ Free lunch every day ⭐ Free onsite parking ⭐ Company social events throughout the year ⭐ Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm ⭐ Standard working pattern of 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am - 3:00pm every Friday ⭐ Opportunity to join the senior leadership team and influence the future direction of the business The Role As HR Manager, you will have full ownership of the HR function, supporting the business across all aspects of people management, employee engagement and organisational development. Working closely with the Board of Directors and Managers, you will provide expert guidance, develop HR processes and ensure the business continues to attract, retain and develop talented employees. This is a hands-on role where you'll balance strategic HR responsibilities with day-to-day operational support. Key Responsibilities 360 HR Ownership Take full responsibility for the HR function, providing support across the complete employee lifecycle. Develop and implement effective HR strategies, policies and processes aligned with business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and Managers on all people-related matters. Employee Relations & Employment Law Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, capability issues and attendance management. Provide practical advice and guidance on employment law, HR best practice and risk management. Ensure HR policies, contracts and procedures remain compliant, up to date and consistently applied. Recruitment & Workforce Planning Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction processes. Support workforce planning to ensure the business has the right people and skills to meet operational requirements. Develop succession plans for key roles across the organisation. Learning, Development & Manager Coaching Identify training and development needs across the business. Create and deliver learning plans covering technical skills, compliance, health & safety and leadership development. Coach managers to improve confidence, communication and people management capability. Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Champion employee engagement and help create a positive workplace culture. Introduce initiatives that improve morale, wellbeing and employee experience. Support Occupational Health processes, welfare meetings and workplace adjustments. HR Systems, Reporting & Payroll Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is audit-ready. Manage the HR system, including employee records, permissions and workflow processes. Oversee holiday and absence management reporting. Coordinate payroll processes, ensuring accurate information is provided to Finance and payroll providers. Produce HR reports, KPIs and insights for the Board. About You We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and enjoys being visible and approachable across the business. You’ll be someone who can build strong relationships at all levels, influence managers and provide practical solutions to everyday people challenges. Ideally, you will have: CIPD Level 5 qualification. A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline. Proven experience working as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor ready for the next step. Experience managing a full 360 HR function. Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or a fast-paced operational environment would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience partnering with senior leaders and supporting strategic decision making. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. A proactive, confidential and solutions-focused approach. Why Join my client? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where HR is genuinely valued and where you can make a visible difference. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, support leaders, develop people and create a workplace culture that employees are proud to be part of. If you're looking for a broad, rewarding HR leadership role where every day brings something different, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Please send your CV to (url removed). For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please call Victoria O'Connor on (phone number removed). Full Time | Permanent | Office Based | Blackburn INDBSO

AUDIT SENIOR BLACKBURN (HYBRID) £42,000-£48,000 + GREAT BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY Get Recruited is partnering with an established and growing accountancy practice that is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who is ready to take ownership of assignments, support junior colleagues and develop strong relationships with a varied portfolio of clients. Working closely with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals, you will lead audit engagements from planning through to completion. The position provides broad client exposure, continued professional development and a clear progression route. THE AUDIT SENIOR ROLE Lead audit assignments from initial planning through to completion. Develop a clear understanding of each client's business, systems and operating environment. Assist with preparing audit plans and identifying key financial and operational risks. Complete audit testing across relevant financial statement areas. Assess internal controls and identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement. Coordinate fieldwork and monitor assignments against agreed deadlines and budgets. Prepare accurate audit working papers in accordance with professional standards. Review work completed by trainees and junior team members. Identify and communicate significant accounting, audit and control matters. Discuss audit queries and findings with client finance teams and senior stakeholders. Prepare and review statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and FRS 102. Support corporation tax computations and associated compliance work where required. Provide regular progress updates to Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals. Assist with audit completion documents and management letters. Build effective and professional relationships with clients. Coach and provide constructive feedback to junior colleagues. Contribute to technical updates, process improvements and wider departmental projects.THE PERSON ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or at finalist level. Previous audit experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. Experience leading or making a significant contribution to audit assignments from planning through to completion. Good knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and International Standards on Auditing. Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies and groups. Confident identifying audit risks and completing appropriate testing. Previous experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Confidence dealing directly with clients and resolving audit queries. Well organised with the ability to manage competing assignments and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites when required.TO APPLY Please submit your CV for the Audit Senior position via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services

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