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North Derbyshire / South Sheffield area £50,000 - £60,000 or day rate equivalent We're working with a well-established, privately owned manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Interim Management Accountant for an initial three-month assignment, with the potential to go permenent. This is a hands-on role within a growing SME, supporting the Finance Director and wider leadership team through a busy period. You'll quickly become an integral part of the finance function, taking ownership of monthly reporting whilst helping to improve processes and provide meaningful commercial insight to the business. This opportunity would suit an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys working closely with operations, understands the challenges of a manufacturing environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced SME. Key Responsibilities • Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts., • Month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations., • Preparation of management information, KPIs and commentary for senior management., • Stock accounting, inventory reconciliations and support with WIP reporting., • Business partnering with production and operational managers to improve financial performance., • Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting., • VAT returns and support with statutory compliance., • Supporting the year-end audit and preparation of audit schedules. About You You'll ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although experienced qualified-by-experience candidates with a strong manufacturing background will also be considered. You'll have: • Previous experience producing full management accounts., • Manufacturing or engineering sector experience ideally., • Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing large volumes of data., • A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail., • The confidence to work independently and build relationships across the business., • The ability to start at relatively short notice.

Beyond Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting an established, values-led not for profit organisation in the appointment of a Part Time Finance Manager to join their fantastic team. This is a genuinely interesting role in a purpose-driven environment, with a mix of commercial activity and grant-funded income. The organisation is going through a period of growth and development, with strong external stakeholder engagement and increasing focus on robust financial reporting and planning. You’ll be working closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of the finance function, and helping shape financial processes moving forward. \n \n The Role \n You’ll lead the day-to-day finance function, overseeing one team member and external providers (payroll, HR, etc.). \n This is a hands-on role but with a strong strategic element - ideal for someone who can balance doing the detail with stepping back to support wider organisational decisions. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and control\n, • Production of:\n, • Monthly management accounts\n, • Budgets and reforecasts\n, • Rolling cashflow forecasts\n, • Preparing financial reports for senior leadership, trustees, and external stakeholders\n, • Supporting annual reporting requirements (including charity/statutory submissions)\n, • Ownership of tax-related matters (e.g. VAT, Gift Aid where applicable)\n, • Monitoring restricted vs unrestricted funding and balance sheet integrity\n, • Supporting funding applications with financial modelling and reporting\n, • Managing relationships with external providers (payroll, HR, accountants)\n, • Business partnering with internal teams to support performance, pricing, and cost management\n, • Developing and improving financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks\n, • Supporting longer-term business planning and sustainability\n, • Governance and reporting to Board and various stakeholders with commentary and insight to support decision making\n\n \n About You \n\n • Qualified accountant or strong QBE background\n, • Experience operating in a standalone or small-team finance function\n, • Confident producing and presenting management information to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Strong stakeholder management - able to build trust quickly\n, • Comfortable working in a mixed income model (commercial + grant funding ideal, not essential)\n, • Hands-on, adaptable, and happy working in a collaborative environment\n, • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning\n, • Able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery\n\n \n Nice to have (but not essential): \n\n • Experience within not-for-profit or charity sector\n, • Exposure to funding bodies or grant reporting\n\n \n Why This Role? \n\n • Genuinely different environment vs corporate finance roles\n, • High visibility role working closely with leadership\n, • Opportunity to shape processes and influence decision-making\n, • Flexible working pattern (part-time, some hybrid option)\n, • Strong values-led organisation with a clear direction\n\n \n Please apply now to hear more!

\n Career Opportunities: Head of Treasury (18931)\n Requisition ID18931-Posted -Finance (50000004)-Group Finance (60000488)-FSC Chesterfield (132252)-Finance, Tax and Treasury-Fixed Term-Full Time-East Midlands \n Salary : Competitive Salary & Benefits Grade: 4 Reporting Line: CFO Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract Location: Chesterfield Closing Date : 10th July 2026 What to expect\n As a Head of Treasury, you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role reporting to the CFO, \n The Head of Treasury is a senior member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for ensuring the effective leadership, stability and delivery of Group Treasury activities, always role modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset. \n The Head of Treasury will lead the management of treasury strategy, including management of treasury risk, liquidity, including funding arrangements, derivatives, daily banking operations and financial risk. Alongside this they will be responsible for the arrangement and management of group insurance policies. They will drive a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance in the teams they lead, delivering effective treasury governance, liquidity management and risk mitigation to support decision-making across the business, customers and partners during a period of transition and change. What we can do for you\n Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: \n \n • 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays\n, • Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity\n, • Annual car allowance\n, • Generous pension scheme with minimum 9% employer contribution\n, • Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme\n, • 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service\n, • Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes\n, • Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings\n, • Professionally qualified accountant or treasury professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AMCT or equivalent) or appropriately experienced professional.\n, • Experience of maintaining continuity and delivery within a Group treasury function in a complex, regulated organisation.\n, • Experience leading treasury strategy, liquidity management, cash forecasting and financial risk management.\n, • Proven experience managing FX and interest rate risk, including hedging strategies and exposure management.\n, • Demonstrable experience working with external banks, financial institutions and stakeholders.\n, • Experience leading teams and delivering results through others in a specialist finance function.\n, • Demonstrable experience leading large teams, collaborating with senior leaders to deliver functional strategy and business objectives.\n, • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving change within a finance environment.\n Skills and Capabilities\n \n, • Authoritative and credible finance leader with strong judgement and decision‑making capability.\n, • Ability to interpret complex financial, treasury and risk matters and communicate them effectively to senior stakeholders.\n, • Strong influencing and relationship management skills, operating effectively at senior and executive levels.\n, • Commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, cost, efficiency and organisational priorities.\n, • Strong understanding of governance, controls and risk management in a regulated environment.\n, • Experience with treasury and finance systems (e.g. SAP, treasury management systems).\n, • Advanced communication and influencing skills, able to drive alignment and outcomes across diverse stakeholders.\n, • Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.\n, • A track record of building and developing high-performing teams.\n About us\n At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to‑face service remains core to who we are. \n Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. For more details visit careers@postoffice.co.uk Application Guidance\n Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we’ve outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. \n As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact talentacquisition@postoffice.co.uk \n We’re thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

North Derbyshire / South Sheffield area £50,000 - £60,000 or day rate equivalent We're working with a well-established, privately owned manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Interim Management Accountant for an initial three-month assignment, with the potential to go permenent. This is a hands-on role within a growing SME, supporting the Finance Director and wider leadership team through a busy period. You'll quickly become an integral part of the finance function, taking ownership of monthly reporting whilst helping to improve processes and provide meaningful commercial insight to the business. This opportunity would suit an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys working closely with operations, understands the challenges of a manufacturing environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced SME. Key Responsibilities • Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts., • Month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations., • Preparation of management information, KPIs and commentary for senior management., • Stock accounting, inventory reconciliations and support with WIP reporting., • Business partnering with production and operational managers to improve financial performance., • Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting., • VAT returns and support with statu...

Assistant Accountant - ChesterfieldUp to £35,000 + Benefits - Full Time | Permanent Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career? We are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing business based in Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their accounting experience within a supportive finance team, gaining exposure to both month end accounting and transactional finance activities. The Role Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you'll support the production of accurate financial information while also assisting with the day-to-day running of the finance function. Key responsibilities will include: • Assisting with month-end processes, • Preparing and posting journals, • Balance sheet and bank reconciliations, • Supporting the preparation of management accounts, • Accruals and prepayments, • Assisting with cash flow reporting, • Processing and reviewing purchase and sales ledger transactions, • Assisting with payment runs and credit control activities when required, • Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving account queries, • Providing financial and administrative support across the wider businessAbout You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: • Previous ex...

Financial Accountant Derbyshire - Hybrid (2 days in 3 days remote) £75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus SF Partners are supporting a superb organisation who is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a successful and growing international group. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of statutory reporting, audit management and technical accounting activities within a dynamic and evolving business. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, driving audit excellence and supporting strategic finance initiatives. This role would particularly suit a qualified accountant with a strong audit experience gained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice and is looking for a broad, high-profile position offering genuine exposure and progression opportunities. The Role of the Financial Accountant: • Financial Reporting & Statutory Accounts, • Preparation of statutory financial statements for the Group and its subsidiary entities., • Supporting the preparation of Group consolidated financial statements., • Assisting with quarterly and year-end statutory reporting requirements., • Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations to support financial reporting accuracy., • Managing and coordinating the annual Group audit process., • Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders., • Driving the timely delivery of audit requirements across multiple entities., • Developing and implementing standardised audit processes, templates and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality., • Ensuring robust audit trails and supporting documentation are maintained., • Preparing technical accounting papers and position papers under UK GAAP and US GAAP., • Maintaining and updating Group accounting policies and procedures., • Providing technical guidance and support to finance teams across the Group., • Liaising with external advisers on statutory accounting and audit-related matters., • Supporting a range of finance and business improvement projects., • Working closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and wider finance team, on strategic initiatives., • Contributing to continuous improvement across reporting, controls and finance processes. Essential Requirements • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified., • Previous external audit experience gained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice., • Strong experience of statutory accounting and audit management., • Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS., • Proven track record of delivering audit plans and reporting deadlines successfully., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office capabilities., • Experience working within industry following practice training., • Exposure to US GAAP or a willingness to develop expertise in this area., • Manufacturing sector experience., • Previous exposure to Group consolidations and multi-entity environments. JBRP1_UKTJ

Beyond Talent Solutions are delighted to be supporting an established, values-led not for profit organisation in the appointment of a Part Time Finance Manager to join their fantastic team. This is a genuinely interesting role in a purpose-driven environment, with a mix of commercial activity and grant-funded income. The organisation is going through a period of growth and development, with strong external stakeholder engagement and increasing focus on robust financial reporting and planning. You’ll be working closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of the finance function, and helping shape financial processes moving forward. The Role You’ll lead the day-to-day finance function, overseeing one team member and external providers (payroll, HR, etc.). This is a hands-on role but with a strong strategic element - ideal for someone who can balance doing the detail with stepping back to support wider organisational decisions. Key Responsibilities Full responsibility for financial management, reporting, and control Production of: Monthly management accounts Budgets and reforecasts Rolling cashflow forecasts Preparing financial reports for senior leadership, trustees, and external stakeholders Supporting annual reporting requirements (including charity/statutory submissions) Ownership of tax-related matters (e.g. VAT, Gift Aid where applicable) Monitoring restricted vs unrestricted funding and balance sheet integrity Supporting funding applications with financial modelling and reporting Managing relationships with external providers (payroll, HR, accountants) Business partnering with internal teams to support performance, pricing, and cost management Developing and improving financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks Supporting longer-term business planning and sustainability Governance and reporting to Board and various stakeholders with commentary and insight to support decision making About You Qualified accountant or strong QBE background Experience operating in a standalone or small-team finance function Confident producing and presenting management information to non-finance stakeholders Strong stakeholder management - able to build trust quickly Comfortable working in a mixed income model (commercial + grant funding ideal, not essential) Hands-on, adaptable, and happy working in a collaborative environment Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business planning Able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery Nice to have (but not essential): Experience within not-for-profit or charity sector Exposure to funding bodies or grant reporting Why This Role? Genuinely different environment vs corporate finance roles High visibility role working closely with leadership Opportunity to shape processes and influence decision-making Flexible working pattern (part-time, some hybrid option) Strong values-led organisation with a clear direction Please apply now to hear more

Our client – based in Buckinghamshire– is currently looking to recruit for a Rent & Service Charge Manager to join their central finance function on an interim three-month contract. The role is 36.25 hours per week. • Start date: Ideally July 2026, • Day rate: Negotiable dependent on experience Responsible to: Head of Financial Operations Responsible for: 2 Service Team Leaders, 1 Rent Compliance Officer, 1 Service Charge Accountant, 1 Senior Rent Officer Purpose of the job: • The Rent and Service Charge Manager will be responsible for the accurate calculation, management, and communication of rents and service charges across the organisation’s housing portfolio, • This role ensures robust controls and compliance with relevant legislation, maximises income recovery, and supports financial transparency for both the organisation and its customers, • A key focus for the role is to work closely with the other finance teams and other directorates working cross functionally, ensuring the rent and service charge processes are aligned with operational needs and strategic objectives whilst adhering to strict deadlines and supporting the Head of Financial Operations Duties will include (but not limited to): Lead the Rent and Service Charge Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong financial controls, and effective business partnering across the organisation Oversee the annual rent and service charge review process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across all tenure types Manage the preparation, approval, and communication of rent and service charge budgets, reviews, and customer notifications • Ensure the accurate and timely production of leasehold, homeownership, Right to Buy, and variable service charge accounts in line with lease and tenancy requirements, • Maintain robust controls over rent setting, re-let checks, reconciliations, and service charge processes, resolving customer queries where required., • Partner with Finance, Housing, Property, Treasury, and Operational teams to deliver accurate budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial insight, • Support regulatory compliance, including rent compliance, insurance administration, annual returns, audit requirements, and risk management, • Drive continuous improvement across financial operations, leading team development, succession planning, performance management, and the adoption of technology and AI to enhance efficiency and reporting Key relationships: Head of Financial Operations Rent and Service Charge Team Wider Finance Team Auditors Operational Managers Sector Peers Experience required: Finance qualification: AAT, ACCA, CIMA Experience in rent planning, analysis, and reporting Strong knowledge of Rent and Service Charge processes Experience in service charge budget setting and production of accounts Experience managing teams and working cross-functionally Strong communication and stakeholder management skill Familiarity with financial operation reporting tools and systems Skills and competencies: • Problem solver and financial acumen, • Strong management and team development capabilities, • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • High ethical standards and integrity, • Knowledge of the rent standard and service charge legislation Working hours • 36.25 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, • Hybrid working: Please note you will need to be on site once a week Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! *Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details