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Grade/Salary: Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)Contract Type: Full-time,PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday Friday, 37 hoursLocation: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid)Closing Date: 12/07/2026Sandwell Councils Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects) to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis based from its Oldbury office. The organisation is operating to a hybrid working model.This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio at a time of significant investment and transformation. Working closely with senior leaders, elected members and programme teams, you will provide strategic financial advice, challenge and insight to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery.The role will play a key part in strengthening financial governance, embedding robust controls and best-practice processes, and ensuring value for money is delivered across the Council's investment programmes. You will also support the wider corporate and finance transformation agenda, including the ongoing development and optimisation of Oracle Fusion.As a trusted strategic adviser, you will help shape capital investment decisions, support the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and contribute to the continued development of a modern, high-performing finance function.About the roleLead on the budget monitoring and financial reporting process for the Capital Programme and Major Projects within the remit of the role and be responsible assisting the Head of Finance Business Partnering to incorporate the outputs within the relevant Corporate Reports to Corporate Leadership Team and CouncillorsLead on the development of the capital strategy document supported by the Strategic Financial Planning and Treasury Accountant and support the development of the Councils Medium-Term Financial PlanLead in the provision of strategic financial advice and support to key corporate projects to ensure delivery of the Councils corporate objectivesTake a proactive, strategic role in the ensuring value for money is achieved in the delivery of the capital programme and any major projectsTake a lead role in ensuring financial procedures and regulations are effective across the Council and promote good governance, identifying and implement improvements where necessaryDeliver accurate and timely closure of accounts for the services under the remit of the postSuch other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the Service Area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.About youCCAB Qualified with evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentExtensive relevant experience in a finance role within Local Government or the Public SectorExperience of leading and developing teams to deliver the outcomes of the Directorate Business Plan and Corporate Plan.Experience of finances linked to commercial projects/servicesAbility to demonstrate knowledge of strategic service planningAn understanding of the legislative framework and governance arrangements applicable to Local Government.Knowledge of and ability to use financial systems, including extensive experience of the use of Oracle FusionWhy Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, youll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.How to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team by visiting our website.If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact us directly.REF-229 434TPBN1_UKTJ

Operating on a national basis, our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Management Accountant to take full ownership of the management accounts function while leading and developing a finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact within a growing and fast-paced organisation. What's in it for you? Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm Salary up to £53,000 per annum Hybrid working available following the successful completion of probation 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Retail discount programme Discretionary performance-related bonus The Role As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, and leading a high-performing finance team. Key responsibilities include: Preparing monthly management accounts for the company and its subsidiaries Ensuring all accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and financial adjustments are accurately recorded Monitoring inventory levels and costs, overseeing stock take processes and reconciliations Reconciling VAT returns, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions Supporting budget preparation and forecasting across multiple departments Collaborating with external auditors on year-end reporting and statutory accounts Producing insightful financial reports, analysis, and recommendations to support business performance Leading, mentoring, and developing a finance team to maximise performance and engagement Conducting regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and managing day-to-day team activities About You To be considered for this position, you must possess the following: Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant – this is a non-negotiable requirement Proven experience in preparing and analysing management accounts within a commercial environment Strong leadership experience with a track record of managing, mentoring, and developing finance teams Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail Highly analytical with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights Proactive, self-motivated, and confident in taking ownership of key financial responsibilities * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems experience This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who is looking to combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership in a well-established and growing organisation

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, UK-wide services business as a Systems Accountant, based in Birmingham City Centre, paying £55,000 – £70,000. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the finance function, with a genuine focus on system improvement and integration across different projects, automation, and the responsible use of AI. You’ll lead the way on shaping and improving finance systems while also overseeing a small management accounts team, working closely with the Director of Finance to define how finance operates for the future. This role has hybrid working arrangement with only 2 days in the office. Main Duties As a Systems Accountant, your main duties include: Take ownership of the day-to-day running of all finance systems, keeping them reliable, accurate, and performing at their best Act as the main link to the external technology partner, building a strong working relationship that keeps systems maintained, issues resolved, and future improvements moving forward Plan and deliver system upgrades and enhancements from end to end – covering testing, roll-out, and keeping internal stakeholders informed throughout Lead the design and introduction of new finance systems, alongside enhancements to the platforms already in place Identify and roll out automation and AI-enabled tools – such as workflow automation, intelligent reconciliation, and smarter reporting – to streamline finance processes Oversee the management accounts team and the production of accurate monthly management accounts Map finance processes from start to finish, pinpointing where automation, standardisation, and AI can add the most value Build and maintain clear process maps and documentation, including system controls and dependencies Safeguard the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across every finance system and source Support richer reporting and dashboards, drawing on AI-supported analytics to sharpen forecasting, trend analysis, and decision-making Be the go-to contact for systems queries, training, and user support, helping colleagues grow in confidence with new tools Keep finance systems well-controlled and compliant, supporting audit activity and ensuring any AI and automation is adopted responsibly Location / Office / Culture This role is hybrid, with 2 days a week in a modern Birmingham City Centre office and the remainder from home. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance function within a stable, UK-wide business, working alongside the Director of Finance and wider colleagues across finance, data, and technology. It’s a genuinely forward-looking environment where you’ll have the autonomy to influence how finance systems evolve. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified – strongly preferred, though not essential, with those qualified by experience also considered Proven experience implementing, upgrading, or supporting finance systems (e.g. ERP, purchase order, or budgeting and forecasting tools) A strong grasp of core finance processes and how finance systems fit together A track record of delivering automation or system-driven efficiencies within finance Confident analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight Experience leading and motivating a team Exposure to Power BI or AI-enabled finance tools is desirable, but not essential Why Join the business Hybrid working with 2 days in the office Lead and develop your own management accounts team Work at the cutting edge of finance technology, automation, and AI Join a stable, well-established business operating right across the UK Real autonomy to shape and improve how finance systems work About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL72630

We are recruiting on behalf of a professional accountancy firm based in Birmingham that is looking to appoint a motivated Trainee Accountant to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain practical, hands-on experience within an accountancy practice. You will work closely with senior accountants and managers, supporting them with day-to-day client work across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts preparation, and general finance administration. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to learn how an accountancy firm operates, work with real client records, use accounting software, and develop the technical skills needed to progress within the profession. The Role As a Trainee Accountant, you will support the team with a range of accounting tasks for different clients. This will include maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and receipts, reconciling bank transactions, preparing VAT return information, and assisting with year-end accounts preparation. You will also help gather and organise client documents, update accounting systems, prepare basic reports, and support the team with payroll and tax-related administration. Over time, you will be given more responsibility as your confidence and technical knowledge develops. This is a varied role where no two days will be exactly the same. You may be working on bookkeeping for one client, supporting VAT returns for another, helping prepare accounts files, or assisting senior staff with client queries and deadlines. Key Responsibilities Assisting with bookkeeping for a range of clients Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, and payments Completing bank reconciliations Supporting the preparation of VAT returns Assisting with payroll administration Helping prepare year-end accounts files Updating client records accurately Using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel Communicating with clients by email and phone when required Supporting senior accountants with client deadlines Maintaining organised files and documentation Learning accounting processes, tax rules, and practice procedures About You This role would suit someone who is reliable, organised, and genuinely interested in building a career in accounting. You do not need to be fully experienced, but you should be willing to learn, comfortable working with numbers, and able to pay close attention to detail. The firm is looking for someone who can take instructions, ask questions when needed, and develop their skills over time. Requirements Strong interest in accounting and finance Good attention to detail Confident with numbers Basic Microsoft Excel skills Good communication skills Organised and able to manage tasks properly Professional attitude Willingness to learn and develop Previous accounting experience, AAT study, or accounting training would be beneficial but not essential What’s on Offer Full training and support from experienced accountants Real accountancy practice experience Exposure to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, tax, and accounts Opportunity to work with a range of clients Career progression within the firm Supportive Birmingham-based team Excellent opportunity for someone starting their accounting career How to Apply Please apply with your CV or message us directly for more information about the role

Senior Financial Accountant West Birmingham £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working | 4 Days Office | 1 Day Home Join a high growth, PE backed business where your career can accelerate. SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with an ambitious private equity backed business during an exciting period of growth and transformation. Following continued investment, the finance function is evolving into a best in class team, with significant investment in systems, processes and financial reporting. As part of this journey, we're looking to appoint an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who wants to develop their career within a modern, commercially focused finance function. Whether you're looking to make a first or second time move from practice or if you're already in industry and looking for a broader, more progressive opportunity, this role offers genuine exposure, responsibility and long-term career development. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll gain exposure across group reporting, financial control, statutory reporting, audit, finance transformation and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to become a key part of the business as it continues to grow. The Role As Senior Financial Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls and supporting the ongoing development of the finance function. You'll be involved in: Preparing monthly financial and statutory reporting Producing month end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis Supporting the preparation of consolidated group accounts Assisting with the annual external audit process Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and group accounting policies Managing intercompany reconciliations and reporting Supporting VAT, statutory and regulatory submissions Contributing towards budgeting and forecasting Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls Supporting finance transformation and systems improvement initiatives This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with experienced finance leaders and gain exposure to projects that will genuinely develop your career. About You We're looking for an ambitious accountant who wants to continue building their career within a growing business. You'll ideally br: ACA or ACCA qualified (essential) Trained within a Top 20, national or well regarded independent accountancy practice Strong financial accounting, statutory accounts or audit experience Either looking to make your first or second time move from practice or have relevant industry experience in a similar role Excellent understanding of UK GAAP Strong Excel skills A proactive approach with a genuine interest in improving processes and controls Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across the business Experience preparing accounts for owner managed businesses, groups or complex audit clients would be highly advantageous. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a business that is genuinely investing in both its people and its finance function. You'll become part of a collaborative, high performing team where you'll gain broad exposure, work on meaningful projects and have the opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow. What's on Offer £60,000 - £70,000 Annual bonus Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day from home) Excellent benefits package Exposure to senior leadership A business investing heavily in finance transformation Genuine career progression opportunities The chance to make a real impact within a growing private equity backed organisation

Finance Systems Manager Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 / week Salary: circa £83,000 depending on experience Location: Birmingham (B2 5DB) WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight. Reports to: Head of Finance Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications. Role Summary: LCCC is at the heart of the UK’s transition to Net Zero, administering government-backed low carbon energy schemes that are transforming the energy landscape. The Finance Systems Manager reports to the Head of Finance and Procurement and plays a pivotable role in ensuring our finance function has the technology, automation and audit-ready controlled processes to support that mission - leading the development of LCCC’s finance technology across Finance Operations, Scheme Settlements and Procurement. The Finance Systems Manager acts as the bridge between the Finance & Procurement department and LCCC’s Technology Hub, representing Finance’s requirements in all technology and system decisions. The role requires a strong blend of finance expertise, technical capability, and stakeholder influence—engaging credibly with finance colleagues, IT teams and system vendors. It also requires close collaboration with wider LCCC teams and external delivery partners, including EMRS and Scheme Operations, to ensure alignment across schemes and the maintenance of robust financial controls and audit-ready processes. The role provides direct line management of the Finance Process Specialist and any future roles within the finance systems team. The role also carries responsibility for governing AI adoption within Finance and ensuring all technology outputs meet audit and public body requirements. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the role are outlined below, covering both LCCC and ESC. However, this is an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. As the size and number of different schemes continues to grow, the dynamic nature of the role may lead to further enhancements. LCCC recognises the evolving nature of the responsibilities and reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required. Team leadership and development Line manage the Finance Process Specialist and any future roles, ensuring improvement projects are scoped correctly and delivered to time and quality. Provide day-to-day management, objective setting, performance oversight, and development support to direct reports, building technical capability across team members of varying ability. Lead change management activity for new system and process deployments, developing communication and training plans that bring finance colleagues of all technical abilities with them. Finance systems and ERP ownership Oversee review of the current ERP system (Sage X3) and consider future change or updates. Act as the Sage X3 (or future ERP system) Finance champion, including the administration role, ensuring the system is progressively removed from manual transactional processes in Scheme Settlements, Finance Operations and Procurement. Lead the finance workstream of LCCC’s future ERP migration — owning requirements gathering, controls mapping, UAT coordination, data migration validation, and finance-side user adoption. Act as the main point of contact with IT to cover the period of connectivity with the new settlement system and future systems. Represent Finance & Procurement as the authoritative voice in corporate technology forums and governance processes, translating finance and audit requirements into clear system specifications for IT and vendors. Ensure Finance technology development is in line with company direction and LCCC’s corporate technology strategy. Support the team with banking software and related financial system tools. Process transformation and automation Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve efficiency in Scheme Settlements and Finance Operations. Lead process transformation projects from discovery and mapping to solution design, build, testing, and controlled handover, ensuring each automated solution includes validation, exception flagging, and audit trails. Implement workflows and integrations between finance systems and other business applications. Design automated outputs to be operable and updatable by finance staff without specialist technical knowledge, including clear guidance and self-checking for monthly, quarterly, and annual refresh cycles. Foster continuous improvement within the team, supporting colleagues of varying technical skills to adopt new tools and translating complex system logic into accessible, well-documented outputs. AI governance and adoption Evaluate and govern AI tool deployment in Finance, identifying where AI can improve efficiency, data quality, or reporting. Ensure AI-assisted outputs are auditable, explainable, and comply with NAO and LCCC public body requirements. Keep informed on AI developments and advise the Head of Finance and Procurement on adoption strategy. Data management and reporting Ensure data accuracy, integrity and security across all finance systems. Maintain data governance, access controls and retention policies across all finance systems, aligned with LCCC’s obligations. Lead Finance’s transition to a data warehouse or equivalent solution to improve reporting efficiency and functionality for Scheme Settlements, Finance Operations and Procurement. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for financial analysis and decision-making. Serve as the team’s Power BI and Excel champion, setting standards for financial reporting and data visualisation. Project and vendor management Lead finance system implementation, upgrades, and migration projects, collaborating with IT, procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope. User support and training Provide technical support and training to finance teams on system functionality. Act as the primary point of contact for system-related issues and enhancements Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience leading a Finance or Management Accounting team. Experience of process and data management including how technology can be deployed to deliver efficiency, effectiveness, and control to meet defined business requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences and communicate complex ideas in simplified terms. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including cross-functional collaboration. See full job descirption by clicking on apply, directing you to the job on our career site

An opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation as Financial Controller, based in Birmingham city centre. With a modern city centre office and a hybrid working model (three days in the office), this position combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight in a collaborative and forward-thinking business. The business itself is in professional technology consulting business, so you will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and properly business partner external clients! Main Duties: As Financial Controller, your main duties include: Support the finance team in delivering high-quality reporting and services to clients within agreed deadlines, ensuring all outputs are accurate, timely and robust. Monitor and drive achievement of agreed client KPIs and service level standards. Lead the onboarding and offboarding of entities, acquisitions and transactions, ensuring smooth transitions and strong governance. Take ownership of client-focused improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and service delivery. Oversee the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly financial reports, bank reconciliations and supporting schedules, assisting with internal and external reviews as required. Review and prepare annual reconciliations, budgets, forecasts and business plans, providing detailed variance analysis and clear commentary. Act as the primary finance contact for clients, leading meetings and building strong, professional relationships. Collaborate closely with operational and cross-functional teams across multiple locations to achieve shared objectives. Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and review of VAT returns, payables, receivables, accruals, deferred income and prepayments, while providing guidance on cash flow management. Drive continuous improvement by reviewing systems, processes and controls, while mentoring and developing team members to promote best practice and high performance. Location / Office / Culture The role is based in Birmingham city centre, offering an excellent working environment with outstanding local amenities and transport links. The organisation operates a hybrid working model with three days in the office. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, professional environment that partners with a portfolio of well-known and reputable businesses. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or QBE with strong, demonstrable professional services sector experience. Proven leadership experience within a multi-disciplinary or cross-functional environment. Strong track record of operating effectively within a fast-paced finance function. Ability to manage competing deadlines and perform effectively under pressure. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Why Join the business Hybrid working model (3 days in a modern Birmingham city centre office, 2 days remote). Take full ownership of managing and mentoring your own team. Professional development support and ongoing training opportunities. * Collaborative, supportive team culture within a modern working environment. About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: DT65502

Finance Manager Birmingham | Office-Based (Monday-Friday) £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing and successful SME is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting continued growth and business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where they can genuinely influence decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insight, driving performance, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively. We're particularly interested in speaking with qualified-by-experience candidates who are comfortable operating both strategically and operationally. This role requires someone who can produce accurate financial information, improve processes, manage cashflow, and build strong relationships across the business. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting. Produce monthly management accounts with insightful commentary and analysis. Prepare accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations. Manage month-end and year-end processes. Deliver reporting on business performance, profitability, and key financial metrics. Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities. Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital requirements. Oversee banking activities, payment runs, and treasury-related tasks. Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll, P11Ds, and statutory reporting requirements. Manage relationships with auditors, accountants, banks, and external advisors. Lead, mentor, and develop a junior member of the finance team. Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting. Partner with managers across the business to improve financial awareness and performance. Translate financial information into clear, meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders. Influence and challenge stakeholders to support better commercial decision-making. Support operational and strategic initiatives through financial analysis and business partnering. About You Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, Bookkeeper, Senior Management Accountant, or similar role. Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience. Proven background in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management. Experience working within an OMB / SME environment is advantageous. Understanding of VAT, payroll, P11Ds, and statutory compliance requirements. Experience managing, mentoring, or developing junior finance staff. Strong Excel and financial systems skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to build credibility and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Confident influencing, challenging, and partnering with senior management and operational teams. Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions-focused. Hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas of finance. Qualifications Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT, or equivalent qualifications are welcomed but not essential. What's on Offer? Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience. Discretionary annual bonus. Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function. High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership. Chance to make a genuine impact within a growing and ambitious business. Broad and varied position offering both operational and commercial responsibility. This role would suit a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in an SME environment, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and wants to be a trusted business partner rather than simply producing the numbers. Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply

Job Title: Systems and Reporting Lead Location: Birmingham Salary: £19,792 - £22,919 per annum pro rata of £48,822 - £56,535 per annum Job type: 15 Hours Per Week (0.40 FTE), Fixed Term - 2 years UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: The Finance team is seeking a Systems and Reporting Lead to help maximise the effective use of the Agresso (Unit4 Business World) financial system. As the main point of contact for system functionality, you will provide expert guidance, support, and drive continuous improvement. The University is currently transitioning its Finance system to the Cloud and progressing an ambitious programme of systems and process development to enhance efficiency and user experience. About the Role: The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. You will need solid systems and accountancy expertise, with previous Agresso experience and a proven ability to develop and improve financial systems and processes. Why Join Us? Joining UCB means becoming part of an institution where your expertise will have a genuine and visible impact. This role places you at the centre of our financial transformation journey, offering the opportunity to shape systems, influence best practice, and contribute directly to enhancing the University's operational effectiveness. You will be welcomed into a collaborative and supportive community where professional growth is encouraged, innovation is valued, and your work will make a meaningful difference to staff, students, and the wider institution. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Hybrid working opportunities Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham * Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 26th July 2026. Interview Date - Monday 10th August 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Systems and Reporting Lead, Finance Systems Lead, Financial Systems Lead, Agresso Systems Lead, Unit4 Business World Systems Lead, Finance Systems and Reporting Manager, Financial Reporting Systems Lead, Finance Transformation Systems Lead, Finance Process Improvement Lead, Finance Systems Improvement Lead, Management Accountant Systems Lead, will also be considered for this role

About the Organisation A forward-thinking and values-led organisation operating a multi-site model across Birmingham is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its central finance team. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and effective financial management. The Role This is a hands-on Management Accountant position responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring robust financial controls across multiple sites. Working closely with the Head of Finance and operational managers, you will play a key role in providing financial insight, monitoring performance, and supporting informed business decision-making. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Lead month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting Produce budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections across multiple sites Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls Prepare and analyse key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) Support the annual budgeting and business planning cycles Assist with statutory audit requirements and year-end reporting activities Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting systems Provide financial support and guidance to budget holders and operational managers About You Fully qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a Management Accountant role or similar position Strong experience preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and month-end processes Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems Ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders Highly organised with strong attention to detail What's on Offer Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and purpose-driven organisation Exposure to a diverse multi-site operation Collaborative and supportive finance team Competitive salary and benefits package Ongoing professional development and study support (where applicable) Career progression opportunities

Your new company You will be working for a Birmingham based charity as a Systems accountant on a permanent basis. Your new role As Finance Systems Accountant, you'll take ownership of the finance systems and play a key role in modernising the finance function. You'll lead system improvements, integrations, and enhancements, working closely with third‑party developers, internal tech teams, and finance colleagues. Key Duties: Lead the day‑to‑day operation, optimisation, and development of all finance systems. Oversee system upgrades, integrations, and new implementations - including the cloud migration of Sun and the rollout of new PO and forecasting tools. Act as the main liaison with external technology partners and developers. Map, improve, and standardise finance processes, embedding automation and AI‑enabled solutions where appropriate. Ensure data integrity, strong controls, and compliance across all systems. Support the creation of dashboards, reporting tools, and enhanced analytics. Train and support finance colleagues in new systems and processes. Manage one Management Accountant and oversee monthly management reporting. What you'll need to succeed You'll thrive here if you're naturally inquisitive, tech‑curious, and always looking for a better way of doing things. Essential: Strong finance background (qualified or QBE) - management or financial accounting. Experience implementing, upgrading, or integrating finance systems. Proven track record of improving processes and driving automation. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Confident working with third‑party developers and internal tech teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders. Experience managing or mentoring others.Desirable: Experience with Sun Accounting System. Exposure to budgeting/forecasting tools (e.g., Jedox). Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools. Understanding of AI‑enabled finance tools or data governance.Sector background is completely open, what matters is your systems mindset and drive for improvement. What you'll get in return You'll join a forward‑thinking finance team at a moment of transformation, with the autonomy to shape systems, influence strategy, and introduce new technologies.You'll also benefit from: £56,700 salary Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home) A supportive, values‑driven environment The chance to lead meaningful change in a national organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

_ is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare. We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join our team. The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing and processing the company’s payroll, ensuring accurate and timely compensation to employees while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws, labor regulations, and company policies. This role also supports financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits related to payroll. • In charge of monthly payroll processing (multiple countries such as CH, EMEA and USA) in collaboration with the payroll service provider., • Review and confirm the accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions and deductions provided by the payroll service provider., • Maintain and update employee payroll records., • Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies., • Prepare and file payroll tax returns and statutory reports., • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor and tax regulations., • Coordinate with HR regarding employee changes (new hires, terminations, benefits, salary adjustments)., • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing., • Assist with internal and external audits., • Generate payroll reports for management and finance teams., • Manage payroll system updates and improvements., • Point of contact for employee T&E reimbursement and company’s travel bookings., • Manage the employee travel booking platform., • Assist with payroll and other finance related projects., • Implementation of new payroll processes and platforms. Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll/HR or accounting roles. Language: Fluency in English, German is a plus. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of international payroll processes, tax regulations, and labor laws. Experience with payroll software and accounting systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience with multi-state or international payroll. Core Competencies: Self starter, proactive and independent personality High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Software skills: Google Workspace (including Gemini), Microsoft Excel, Travel management systems (e.g., BizAway, Navan) Plus: In-depth knowledge of US Payroll regulations What We Offer • A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare., • A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance., • Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting., • A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos., • Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.

Senior Project Accountant | PE Backed Tech Scale-Up | 12-Month FTC Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with a rapidly growing group of technology businesses backed by Private Equity, to find them an experienced Project Accountant to support the multi-entity implementation of NetSuite. Our client has grown substantially over the past few years, making key strategic acquisitions which will lead them to extensive future growth. Headquartered on the outskirts of Liverpool, the group also has offices across the UK, including London. They are open to both remote and hybrid working models, with occasional travel to the headquarters. The Role This role will be centred around supporting the CFO and wider finance teams as they migrate and consolidate their data onto NetSuite and ensuring all records are reconciled correctly. This will require collaborating with project manager, finance leads, and IT to ensure alignment and successful delivery in the outlined timelines. The position will also help with UAT (User Acceptance Testing) to ensure that the system is prepared to be deployed across all business units and subsequently consolidating across all entities. Responsibilities • Advise and facilitate the implementation of NetSuite., • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders., • Be hands on and lead the data migration across platforms., • Ensure all data is correctly prepared for the migration., • Own and manage the UAT., • Post-implementation, help train the finance and operations team on the new system., • Make continuous improvements to finance processes using the systems capabilities., • Ad-hoc tasks across the accounting function. Essential Experience • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), • Previously led or played a key role in a NetSuite ERP implementation., • Good communicator who is able to train colleagues on using the new software., • Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills., • Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Bonus Experience • Experience with multi-entity and/or multi-currency environment Location: Remote/Hybrid (HQ based on the outskirts of Liverpool) Start Date: September at the latest. Salary: £70k-£85k If this is something of interest, please apply online or get in touch at Due to the high volume of applications, we are receiving, if you have not heard back from us, please assume your application was unfortunately unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Senior Financial Accountant needed to work within a local authority based in London. The role will be a temporary position for 6 months paying up to £550 p/day. The role will be hybrid working. Key duties include Analysis, Reporting & Documentation • Prepare and analyse management information, including financial reports / project plans, recommending actions as appropriate., • Maintain, develop and review business support systems, processes and procedures to secure a quality, cost effective service and continuous improvement. Service Delivery, • Deliver a range of specialist services advising and assisting customers in area of expertise, to maximise service quality, efficiency and continuity., • Maintains knowledge of the organisation's current systems, policies and procedures., • Resolve issues/queries independently, recommend alternative solutions if unable to assist, and ensure efficient, day-to-day customer service is delivered. If you require any additional information, please contact me

Description The Head of Finance is the lead finance professional at GSG Impact, and, with the support of the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for leading all aspects of the charity's finances. The Head of Finance will be the owner of the external audit relationship and be responsible for the production of the annual report and accounts, including all regulatory compliance associated with a UK based charitable entity. They will support the leadership’s preparation for, and presentations to both the charity’s Finance and Audit sub-committee and the main GSG Impact Board. The post-holder will ensure that the charity’s budget and financial position are closely monitored and that established financial controls, spanning the procurement to payments cycle, are firmly adhered to. They will lead on the annual budget setting process, including interim re-forecasting, and financial reporting. In addition, the post-holder will provide budgetary support, business partnering and technical advice to non-finance staff, and build strong relationships across the organisation, particularly the Fundraising and Programme Support Teams, positioning GSG Impact for continued success and financial sustainability. Key Responsibilities In addition to the day-to-day Leadership of the Finance Function and staff management the Key Areas of Responsibility are: Regulatory Compliance & Audit Preparation of the Annual financial statements and Audited accounts for the charitable entity and trading subsidiary. Completion of regulatory returns as required by the Charities’ Commission. Co-ordination and filing of the quarterly VAT returns and annual Corporation Tax return Review of the VAT registration position for continued appropriateness Ensure gift aid is calculated and paid over from the trading subsidiary to the charity, as applicable Management Accounting and Planning Leadership of the Annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans and Scenario modelling Lead mid-year re-forecast process for review and approval of the Board Production of Monthly – Quarterly summary management accounts with accompanying narrative to support analysis of significant variances and trends Oversee Budget vs actual reporting and analysis by department-function for circulation to nominated budget holders Financial Accounting, Cash and Treasury Management Ownership of the month end financial accounting processes and adjustments Manage monthly payroll process with outsourced provider Oversee completion of monthly Balance sheet reconciliations including bank accounts Manage accounts payable processes to ensure timely fulfilment of obligations to suppliers and 3rd party payments Monitor domestic and foreign currency bank accounts and ensure optimal balances are maintained in the various currency accounts Prepare regular cash flow forecasts utilising updated income and expenditure information to monitor working capital needs in the short and medium term Funds Management & Programme Support Work with Programme Support colleagues in the preparation of standard budgets for donor proposals, ensuring cost recovery is maximised in line with our Full Cost Recovery Model Maintain a staff cost allocation database to provide an overview of funding gaps to be addressed in future donor proposals Oversee the production of Donor, project, or grant expenditure financial reports to ensure we meet our donor reporting obligations Maintain a Restricted/Unrestricted fund summary analysis schedule to support fund balances reported in the Balance Sheet Liaise with finance colleagues within the National Partners on sub-granted funds Governance & Board Support Main liaison with the Audit and Finance committee, co-ordinating quarterly meeting schedule, agenda and supporting reports and documentation Production of additional information as required for Trustee board finance packs Supply of financial data for KPIs and dashboards on a quarterly basis Periodic review of Reserves Policy to ensure appropriateness and update as required by the Board Financial Systems, Controls & Risk Management Maintain and ensure effective application of organisation wide financial policies and procedures Preparation and analysis of data required to support Going concern assessments Review and update on areas of financial risk as identified in the Risk Register updates Support colleagues in due diligence and risk assessments for partners engaged through sub grants Lead on continuous improvements to financial processes to ensure finance systems support programme management and organisational growth Requirements Qualifications • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post qualification experience, • Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and production of annual report and account, • Experience of managing a team and relationships with colleagues in a distributed global structure, • Experience managing a multi-donor funded organisational budget and grant budgets, including restricted and unrestricted funding, full cost recovery and financial reporting., • Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners Competencies and Behaviours • Strategic leadership; the role involves supporting SLT and the Board in the alignment of financial resources to the organisational strategy, ensuring outcomes and objectives can be achieved through the provision of concise and decision useful financial information, • Stakeholder engagement; the Head of Finance must be comfortable working closely with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholder including SLT, Trustees within the Finance Committee, wider Board members, the Fundraising Team and National Partners., • Communication; the post holder must have the ability to communicate potentially complex financial information to non-finance specialists., • Collaborative and hands on approach, alignment with the goals and mission of the organisation with a global outlook and perspective Benefits • Flexible working – remote with occasional onsite meeting, • Salary competitive within the charity sector, based on experience., • 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank/public holidays, • Enrolment in NEST Pension Scheme (3% employer and 5% employee contribution)

ABOUT IQ-EQ We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. At IQ-EQ UK, we don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn’t be a bonus, it should be the baseline. As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail-oriented team player with great organizational skills. Your responsibilities include day-to-day management of private equity or real estate clients, reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate communication of cash movements, and overseeing the preparation and completion of client deliverables. What you will do • You’ll work closely with your line manager to ensure financial statements meet the funds’ reporting requirements, e.g., UK/French GAAP or IFRS, • You’ll review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as funds seek access to their commitments from investors, • You’ll review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment are accurately recorded so that proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors, • You’ll ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the fund and its investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors, • You’ll oversee the preparation and completion process of client deliverables including agreeing timetables with clients, and thereafter What we offer • Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile, • Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP, • Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave, • Flexible working: We recognize the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements, • Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day., • Fluent in French, • Preference of experiences in French GAAP or French Accounting Standards, • You are ACCA/ACA/CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience, • You have previously worked in financial services or accounting practices working on multiple client relationships, • You have experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures or alternatively can demonstrate strong accounting background through previous experience and CPD, • You manage client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients, • You have experience in supporting and mentoring junior team members. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Project Accountant - US GAAP to IFRS Conversion Proeject £450 – £650 per day dependant on experience (Outside IR35) Central London – (Remote working model) Contract: 3 months THE COMPANY Our client is a management consultancy who work with a wide array of clients including house-hold names, FTSE 100 listed companies financial services companies and international groups. They combine extensive technical, practical and commercial advisory expertise with pragmatic experience and solutions. They currently have a contract for a person who has proven experience and has previous experience of working on US GAAP to IFRS conversion projects within the financial service industry. This role is offered on a remote basis and you can be based anywhere in the UK.. Strong communication skills are necessary. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Experience of working on US GAAP to IFRS conversion projects., • Technical Accounting knowledge in relevant accounting areas under IFRS and US GAAP and IFRS 9 within the financial services industry, • US CPA qualified or equivalent qualification, • Experience of reviewing statutory accounts and/ or managing audit services to financial services businesses, • Experience of delivering reports to deadlines, • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, use initiative and produce deliverables of a high standard., • Ability to build and maintain business relationships and work in a team., • Good understanding of the workings of a finance function THE ROLE The project is already underway and implement accounting standards for the conversion. You will join a team. Your role will be but not confined to: • Writing technical accounting memos and calculate accounting differences on topics, for example, such as:, • Impairment, • Different classification models, • Loan modifications, restructuring and derecognition, • Presentation, covenants and KPIs, • Systems and data, • Income Taxes, • Currency Translations, • Commitment to project timelines, • Own the areas assigned and lead the work in the area., • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to close open points and conclude the conversion work- i.e. in a client facing role

Accountant – Qualified / Qualified by Experience Award winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, Surrey requires an experienced accountant able to lead others in the team with cloud accounting. In this role you will provide a high standard of technical service to clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with client requirements. You'll also be responsible for: • Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self employed accounts, • Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations, • Completing self assessment tax returns for individuals and self employed traders, • Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers, • Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers work, • Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks, • Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies, • Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management, • Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), Freeagent and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)., • Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third party apps (eg tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems etc), • You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to manage time effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail., • Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC, • Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero (including client onboarding), • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, • Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner, • High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines, • Accountancy practice background preferred Why Join Our Client? • Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week, • Full-time role: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm), • Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure), • Workplace Pension scheme, • Health Plan This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a leadership role and work in a forward-thinking, award-winning practice. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead digital accounting transformations, apply now or contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment for more details! We look forward to hearing from you.

Can you provide hands-on leadership to a small, charitable housing and care provider at a critical time of year? Are you just as comfortable engaging in strategic conversations as you are diving into the nitty gritty of finance transactions? Are you immediately available to apply your Housing Finance expertise to deliver a fluent year end process? My client is a small but successful charitable housing provider in Birmingham. The requirement is for an Interim Head of Finance on a 4-6 month contract; this can either be performed in a hybrid manner (2-3 days in the office), or if the skillset lines up, completely remotely (within the UK). Key responsibilities include: • Take the lead on the year end close and be the key liaison for auditors, • Produce monthly management accounts and provide budget monitoring support to a small number of senior stakeholders, most critically in Operations and Property Services, • Line manage a small team in Finance Transactions and Payroll, • Support the CEO by preparing financial information and board packs, • Provide ongoing support to the wider organisation following the recent implementation of a new ERP. This is a rare but enticing opportunity for someone with prior experience at a senior level in a similar organisation (care, housing, supported living) to deliver confidence in Finance leadership at a time of unprecedented change. To be considered, please meet these criteria: • Be a qualified accountant or QBE; experience in leading teams in a housing/care/supported living environment is essential, • Be experienced in leading a year end process and leading the delivery of management accounts, • Ideally have an aptitude for various finance systems. This post will move quickly. Local candidates are encouraged, as are those considering remote opportunities as this post can go to a remote applicant if the skillset match is strong.

I am delighted to be working with a values led organisation seeking an interim Head of Finance reporting into the CFO. The post holder will work closely with the CFO as a genuine partner, helping them lead and coach the team, through resistance to change in the wider team and to address capacity and development needs. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is equally comfortable preparing journals and reconciliations as they are redesigning processes and challenging existing ways of working. Working closely with the CFO, the successful candidate will maintain business-as-usual activities while delivering a programme of finance improvements, including process simplification, systems optimisation and strengthening financial controls. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a small but ambitious organisation. Working directly with the CFO, you will help shape a more efficient, resilient and sustainable finance function, delivering practical improvements that will strengthen reporting, reduce manual processes and improve the long-term sustainability of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Business as Usual • Support the production of monthly management accounts, • Balance sheet reconciliations, • Journal preparation and posting, • Manage Prepayments, accruals and deferred income, • Provide financial support to budget holders, • Maintain accurate financial records Finance Transformation • Review end-to-end finance processes, • Identify opportunities to simplify and standardise processes, • Reduce manual spreadsheets, • Improve month-end timetable, • Document finance procedures, • Improve financial controls, • Maximise the use of finance systems (Sage CRM and Sage 50), • Develop robust working papers and templates, • Reduce reliance on single points of failure, • Support implementation of agreed improvements, • Produce clear process maps and guidance, • Improve the quality, consistency and timeliness of management information Experience required • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Strong management accounting background, • Experience improving finance processes, • Experience delivering finance transformation projects, • Comfortable working in changing environments, • Strong Excel skills, • Experience of improving and optimising finance systems, • Able to quickly build relationships and work independently, • Takes ownership and follows things through, • Communicates clearly, openly and with warmth Ideal experience • Local Government or public sector experience, • System implementation or optimisation, • Process mapping, • Change management Cancel

Accounts Senior Manager - Firm of Accountants - Dudley £65,000 - £75,000 Benefits | Hybrid and Flexible Working Are you a qualified accountant looking for a senior leadership role with a clear route to Director? This is a newly created opportunity with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants in Dudley. The firm is modern and fast-growing, offering you the chance to work with an impressive client base, take on real responsibility, and progress to Director within 1-3 years. The Firm: • An independent and growing practice with a modern, inclusive culture., • Full-service firm offering audit, accounts, tax, and outsourced services., • A training firm for ACA and ACCA students with an excellent support structure. The Role - Key Responsibilities: • Client-facing senior position managing a diverse portfolio of SMEs, groups, LLPs, and charities., • Review and preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102., • Oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion., • Deliver advisory and business support services to privately owned businesses., • Support and mentor junior team members and active studiers., • Collaborate closely with the Partners to deliver quality client service and drive growth., • Play a key part in the strategic development of the firm as a future Director. What we are looking for: • ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with strong technical experience in accounts., • Proven ability to lead teams and develop client relationships., • Ambition to obtain your Practising Certificate, • Interest in building your career as a general practitioner., • Comfortable working with cloud-based systems (Xero preferred). What’s in it for you? • Collaborative, people-first culture with an excellent package, • Salary in the region of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience., • Hybrid working, car parking, and flexible working practices., • Genuine opportunity for rapid progression to Director level Benefits: • Company pension, • Flexitime, • Free parking, • Life insurance, • On-site parking, • Work from home

Management AccountantLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (Flexible)Reporting to: Finance Manager About the Role We're working with a growing, multi-site business based in Birmingham that is looking to strengthen its finance function with the addition of a Management Accountant. This role sits at the heart of the finance team, supporting decision-making through accurate reporting, commercial insight, and ownership of key financial processes. You'll be joining a business that is scaling, meaning there is strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape processes as the function evolves. Key Responsibilities • Preparation of monthly management accounts, • Variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership, • Budgeting and forecasting support, • Business partnering with operational teams, • Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities, • Supporting process improvements across finance, • Assisting with audit and year-end reporting What You'll Be Working With • Excel (advanced level expected), • ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage), • Financial reporting and forecasting tools What We're Looking For • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified, • Experience producing full sets of management accounts, • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analysis), • Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders, • Commercial mindset with attention to detail Nice to Have • Experience in a fast-paced or scaling business, • Exposure to business partnering, • Background in multi-site or product-based environments Why Join • Growing business with clear progression opportunities, • Strong exposure to senior stakeholders, • Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes, • Collaborative and supportive team environmentManagement AccountantLocation: Birmingham (Hybrid)Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (Flexible)Reporting to: Finance Manager Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Flexible working location | £100,000 - £120,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Corporate Benefits We’re partnering with a leading global organisation to appoint a Head of Group Reporting into a pivotal role within an international finance team. This is a newly created opportunity supporting senior the leadership in driving the delivery of high quality financial reporting, providing insight to influence strategic decision-making and implementing process and systems improvement across a complex, multi entity environment. We are looking for someone who has excellent stakeholder engagement skills, strong financial reporting capability and with a flair for FP&A.Head of Group Reporting- The Role • Partner with divisional and group finance teams to analyse performance and provide clear, actionable insights for the SLT, • Contribution to the organisations wider technology roadmap with a focus on supporting the development of consolidation reporting tools, • Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, budgets and strategic plans, • Coordinate reporting cycles, including trading updates and stakeholder deliverables, • Leveraging BI tools to provide analysis to the wider divisional teams, • Support senior management with presentations, analysis and business-critical insights, • Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems and toolsHead of Group Reporting- About You, • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, • Excellent analytical and data storytelling skills (ideally with BI tools), • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment, • Commercially minded with the ability to translate data into insightHead of Group Reporting- What’s on Offer, • £100,000–£120,000 base salary, • Car allowance, • PMI, • Bonus - up to 25%, • Significant pension contribution, • Clear progression opportunities within a global organisation, • Flexible working location If you’re looking for a role with real exposure, impact, and progression on an international scale please submit your CV.

Management Accountant Birmingham City Centre | Hybrid Working (3 Days in the Office) | £45,000-£55,000 Be Part of a Finance Team That's Shaping What's Next Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a private equity-backed business in Birmingham City Centre that is entering an exciting period of transformation and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant who enjoys working in an evolving environment, thrives on continuous improvement, and wants to play an active role in shaping how finance supports the wider business. Rather than simply producing reports, you'll have the opportunity to influence decision-making, contribute fresh ideas, and work closely with experienced finance leaders who value collaboration and initiative. If you're someone who enjoys asking questions, finding better ways of working, and making a genuine impact, this could be the next step you've been looking for. About the Opportunity Joining an established finance team, you'll report directly to the Senior Management Accountant and become a key contributor to the monthly reporting cycle, financial planning activities, and wider finance transformation initiatives. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety. Alongside producing accurate management information, you'll be encouraged to challenge existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the ongoing modernisation of finance operations. As the business continues its growth journey, finance is evolving alongside it. That means you'll have the chance to become involved in projects that improve reporting, streamline processes, support future systems enhancements, and help create a more efficient finance function. The successful candidate will bring positive energy, curiosity and a collaborative approach. You'll enjoy working with colleagues across the business, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and becoming a trusted support to senior finance leaders. Your ideas will be welcomed, and your contribution will extend well beyond the numbers. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys change, embraces new challenges, and is motivated by the opportunity to make finance more commercial, efficient and insightful. Key Responsibilities As Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include: • Preparing accurate monthly management accounts in line with IFRS., • Completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial integrity., • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process., • Producing meaningful variance analysis and providing commercial insight., • Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support informed decision-making., • Working closely with the Senior Management Accountant on monthly reporting and financial analysis., • Assisting with year-end activities and audit preparation., • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and controls., • Supporting finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects., • Helping automate manual finance processes and improve reporting efficiency., • Contributing to future systems enhancements and the ongoing modernisation of finance processes., • Building strong relationships across finance and the wider business while providing proactive financial support. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, forward-thinking mindset. You'll already have experience preparing management accounts within a medium to large UK business and will enjoy understanding the commercial story behind the numbers as much as producing them. You'll also bring: • A minimum of three years' UK finance experience., • Previous management accounting experience within a similar-sized organisation., • Experience preparing monthly management accounts under IFRS., • ACCA or CIMA study in progress, or be newly qualified, with a minimum of part-qualified status (approximately three exams remaining as a minimum)., • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities., • Commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly., • A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous, although not essential: • Exposure to US GAAP., • Supporting finance transformation or continuous improvement initiatives., • Improving finance processes through automation., • Using AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity., • Contributing to projects that enhance reporting and finance operations. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who approaches challenges with enthusiasm, enjoys finding solutions, and sees change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You'll be naturally curious, adaptable and proactive, with the confidence to suggest improvements and the drive to see them through. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. 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About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, UK-wide services business as a Systems Accountant, based in Birmingham City Centre, paying £55,000 – £70,000. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the finance function, with a genuine focus on system improvement and integration across different projects, automation, and the responsible use of AI. You’ll lead the way on shaping and improving finance systems while also overseeing a small management accounts team, working closely with the Director of Finance to define how finance operates for the future. This role has hybrid working arrangement with only 2 days in the office. Main Duties As a Systems Accountant, your main duties include: • Take ownership of the day-to-day running of all finance systems, keeping them reliable, accurate, and performing at their best, • Act as the main link to the external technology partner, building a strong working relationship that keeps systems maintained, issues resolved, and future improvements moving forward, • Plan and deliver system upgrades and enhancements from end to end – covering testing, roll-out, and keeping internal stakeholders informed throughout, • Lead the design and introduction of new finance systems, alongside enhancements to the platforms already in place, • Identify and roll out automation and AI-enabled tools – such as workflow automation, intelligent reconciliation, and smarter reporting – to streamline finance processes, • Oversee the management accounts team and the production of accurate monthly management accounts, • Map finance processes from start to finish, pinpointing where automation, standardisation, and AI can add the most value, • Build and maintain clear process maps and documentation, including system controls and dependencies, • Safeguard the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data across every finance system and source, • Support richer reporting and dashboards, drawing on AI-supported analytics to sharpen forecasting, trend analysis, and decision-making, • Be the go-to contact for systems queries, training, and user support, helping colleagues grow in confidence with new tools, • Keep finance systems well-controlled and compliant, supporting audit activity and ensuring any AI and automation is adopted responsibly Location / Office / Culture This role is hybrid, with 2 days a week in a modern Birmingham City Centre office and the remainder from home. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance function within a stable, UK-wide business, working alongside the Director of Finance and wider colleagues across finance, data, and technology. It’s a genuinely forward-looking environment where you’ll have the autonomy to influence how finance systems evolve. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified – strongly preferred, though not essential, with those qualified by experience also considered, • Proven experience implementing, upgrading, or supporting finance systems (e.g. ERP, purchase order, or budgeting and forecasting tools), • A strong grasp of core finance processes and how finance systems fit together, • A track record of delivering automation or system-driven efficiencies within finance, • Confident analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insight, • Experience leading and motivating a team, • Exposure to Power BI or AI-enabled finance tools is desirable, but not essential Why Join the business • Hybrid working with 2 days in the office, • Lead and develop your own management accounts team, • Work at the cutting edge of finance technology, automation, and AI, • Join a stable, well-established business operating right across the UK, • Real autonomy to shape and improve how finance systems work About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL72630

About Us Prodigi is the leading global print-on-demand platform, enabling businesses to quickly scale their operations through streamlined supply chains and maximised profits. Supported by a worldwide network of over 50 production facilities across 10 countries, including four in-house plants, we offer the tools to print any image on any product and ship anywhere. Founded in 2014, Prodigi ranked 14th on the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list of the UK’s fastest-growing companies. We pride ourselves on enabling client success through a relentless focus on innovation, quality, and service. Our finance team works remotely with weekly in-person meetings at our headquarters in Alton, Hampshire. The Role We are looking for a commercially focused Management Accountant with strong NetSuite experience to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented SME. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across both financial reporting and operational finance, driving process improvements and supporting business decision-making. You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting while improving systems, controls, and insight across the business. What you'll do Bring the numbers to life Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and clear, business-friendly commentary Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning Analyse cost and product data to inform investment decisions Be a true business partner Work alongside operational teams to provide financial insight that drives better decisions Help leaders understand performance, opportunities, and risks Own and improve our finance engine Lead and refine the month-end close process Oversee day-to-day finance operations across AP, AR, inventory, and revenue recognition Get the most out of our NetSuite ERP — reporting, dashboards, and smarter ways of working Spot opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve Keep the foundations strong Safeguard data integrity and internal controls Support year-end audit, statutory reporting, regulatory filings, and tax submissions Research technical accounting matters and ensure we stay aligned with standards Document business processes and accounting policies as we scale Provide payroll reconciliation cover across our entities Grow with us Partner with the Head of Finance on financial risk management strategy Help shape a finance function that's modern, insight-led, and respected across the business What we're looking for Your qualifications A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, or CIMA) Around 5+ years in accounting and finance, ideally with at least 3 years in a management or financial accountant role Your experience Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP (essential for this role) A background in SMEs, where you've enjoyed broad, hands-on responsibilities and worn multiple hats Exposure to e-commerce, dropshipping, manufacturing, or inventory-led businesses is a real bonus Confident across financial operations — AP/AR, stock, and revenue flows Experience supporting more than one entity A solid grounding in accounting principles and preparing financial statements Your toolkit Strong Excel and Power Query skills, and confident across the wider Microsoft suite System agnostic — happy picking up and switching between tools as needed Your style Analytical and detail-focused, but always with the bigger picture in mind Proactive, solutions-driven, and energised by a fast-moving environment A natural communicator who can translate finance for non-finance colleagues and build trusted partnerships across the business Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience. 25 days’ leave plus one day off for your birthday. Option to purchase 10 extra days. Flexible work hours and locations. Choice of working from home or the office. Company pension (4% employer, 5% employee contribution). Healthcare cash plan. Cycle to work scheme. Tech purchase program. Charity day each year. Prodigy is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Your application has been successfully submitted! _ We appreciate your interest in this position. Unfortunately, you have already applied for this job.

RM Recruit are working with a brilliant not-for-profit client currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team on a full-time, temporary-to-permanent basis. This role involves remote working with an office presence of once per month at their Midlands based office. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate financial analysis and reporting, • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget monitoring reports, • Assist the Finance Business Partner with challenging and supporting budget holders as necessary., • Provide financial insight and support to operational teams to drive performance, • Contribute to forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities, • Help maintain robust financial controls and compliance with internal policies, • Liaise with internal and external auditors on relevant audit work., • Assist in preparation of reports to the Executive Team and the Group Board., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective delivery of financial support About You: • Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or qualified by experience, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, • Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently in a remote setting, • Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role is desirable If you’re looking to take the next step in your finance career and want to work in a role where your insights and ideas will be valued, we encourage you to apply. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

Key Responsiblities Applications close: Tuesday, 10th February 2026 at 5:00 pm The Finance Assistant will assist with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a small finance team, as well as being the Finance main point of contact between Japan House London and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all finance documents are translated and submitted to MoFA according to the agreed contract.The role will extend to all areas of accounts payable from authorisation through to payment, and the Finance Assistant will have an integral role to play in the month-end reporting. The Finance Assistant will also be required to support the Financial Accountant and the Finance Director with the preparation of financial reports for upper management. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal • Finance Team, • Director General of Japan House London, • Executive Management Committee members, • Budget holders across Japan House London External • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo (MoFA), • Commercial Operators (Retail and Restaurant), • External Auditors KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately in a timely manner and with great attention to detail, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and documentation., • Proactively manage the invoice workflow, including chasing approvals, resolving discrepancies, and preventing backlogs., • Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS and international payments where applicable in line with internal controls), • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate unmatched or disputed items., • Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders (project managers, operations and restaurant) to resolve invoice and payment queries., • Work as part of a team to assist with the raising of sales invoices., • Assist with the month-end close, including processing of accounting journals and reconciliations (inc. bank) as required, • Assistance with ad hoc finance projects as they arise, • Deal with ad hoc queries as necessary MoFA Liaison • Act as main point of contact between Japan House and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on finance-related issues, coordinating and processing finance and accounting-related matters., • Assist in the submission of financial reports and documents required from MoFA in Japanese, including creating approval letters, invoices and reports., • Ad hoc translations and document preparation/submission along with the Finance Director., • Arranging informal meetings with MoFA staff and keeping notes of matters discussed., • Translation work for various emails and documents., • Such other duties and activities as may be required from time to time Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential • At least two years of experience in a finance or accounts-based role, • Fluent in both written and spoken English and Japanese, with a high proficiency in business language standards, • Excellent Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, • Competency in MS applications including Word and PowerPoint Desirable • Finance qualification or degree from an accredited college, or working towards this, • Knowledge of Xero or any other ERP systems would be an advantageCAPABILITIES, • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines, • Proactive, self-starter attitude; helping to improve processes and reduce the likelihood of errors, • Alignment with Japan House London Values of Omotenashi, Integrity, Cultivation, Open-ness and Shared Passion Work Environment • Our aim is for a flexible approach to work locations, balancing regular on-site presence and working remotely. For this role we anticipate an average of 2-3 days per week on site., • Some duties will be carried out in Japan House London public spaces, • Office is based at Japan House London, Kensington High Street., • Normal working hours are seven hours per day, five days per week, with core hours from 10am to 3pm. Benefits • Generous holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year inclusive of public and bank holidays, • Group life insurance scheme, • Health & Wellbeing app including remote GP service and access to counselling, physiotherapy and life coaching services, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee discount for the Japan House Shop and Stand, • Discount platform for high street shops, • Access to perks and discounts local to Kensington High Street, London, • Personal learning budget after 6 months’ service About us At Japan House London we offer the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan. Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience we cultivate is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, we work to deepen the visitor’s appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. At the same time, we cultivate our own understanding of Japan and Japanese cultures.

Morgan Hunt require an Finance Manager for NHS based in South East London Pay Rate: £30.02ph PAYE Hours 37.5 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri - Hybrid working available 3 days a week. Location: South East London Duration: 3 months on going contract Essential: Qualified Accountant, excellent excel skills and knowledge of trust finance systems Job Summary Reporting to the Head of Finance & Corporate Support being the day to day lead on finance and business processes. To lead on the financial management of the trust, ensuring that all trust controls and processes are followed, that all procurement is conducted according to Standing Financial Instructions and best practise. Ensuring that invoices are paid appropriately and on time. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Corporate Support ensure that the Executives and Programme Directors have appropriate information to make the best possible decisions to deliver the organisation's strategic objectives. To be continually developing and improving financial and other reporting to better support the organisation. To ensure that HIN financial reports to funders are complete and timely To be managing the day to day business processes, including HR and procurement, developing and improving ways of working, ensuring appropriate guidelines are followed across the organisation, and that HIN links appropriately with the wider trust. To lead on links with trusts Finance, HR and Procurement departments, developing how HIN uses trusts systems to drive continual improvement. Duties and Responsibilities 1. To report on a regular basis the financial position and projections of the trust, providing assurance to senior leadership and funders and enabling appropriate decision making., 2. To oversee business processes around finance, HR, recruitment, agency and bank staff. Monitoring delivery of these functions to best support the organisation., 3. To work in collaboration with the Financial Support Officer to ensure that all teams are following proper procurement processes and that all requisitions are raised appropriately and all invoices paid in a timely manner., 4. Manage, co-ordinate, monitor and agree the monthly reporting timetable., 5. To be the main contact within the team compliance with trust SFIs., 6. To provide financial leadership and present complex financial management information to senior HIN Leadership and the Head of Finance & Corporate Support., 7. To ensure the HIN Finance team are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible, by reviewing the processes performed by the team and suggesting improvements and automation where possible., 8. To provide accounting expertise to the organisation., 9. To provide support, advice and guidance to other teams within HIN on all Financial matters and, when required, to challenge assumptions held to ensure the development of robust financial planning and controls and the most effective use of HIN funding., 10. To manage the Finance Support Officer, including ensuring that they are appropriately trained and developed, have twice yearly appraisals and PDPs and that the work of the department is appropriately allocated., 11. To lead and contribute to any other projects to improve HIN business processes as may become necessary., 12. Ensure that the team provides a high quality service to its customers, carrying out customer satisfaction surveys and implementing changes as a result., 13. To ensure that sickness and performance issues are managed appropriately within the teams. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Cedar is exclusively partnered with a PE Backed Buy & Build Platform who are seeking to hire a Group Financial Controller. The business offers a remote first working pattern with occasion travel to their office in Nottingham and other UK hubs. As Group Financial Controller, you will help drive the next phase of its ambitious growth strategy, and this is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing leadership team in a business that is scaling rapidly through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Operating in recession-resilient sector, the group operates across multiple geographies. With strong tailwinds, a people-centric culture, and a commitment to technology and sustainability, this is a purpose-led organisation on a path to exceed €300m in revenues and 3,000 employees within the next few years. Key Responsibilities: • Own day-to-day financial operations, controls and compliance across the Group, • Oversee the finance team, including accounting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and centralised processing, • Lead the financial integration of acquired businesses, working closely with the M&A and FP&A teams, • Ensure a successful rollout of the Group's new accounting platform, • Support group-wide reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, • Maintain strong banking, tax, and audit relationships, • Champion the automation of key processes, including AP and credit control, • Provide leadership, mentorship, and structure as the business transitions from a multi-entity group to a unified operating platform Candidate Profile • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualified experience in a scaling environment, • Experience in a PE-backed or buy-and-build context highly desirable, • Strong technical accounting skills and familiarity with multi-entity structures, • Systems savvy - ideally with experience implementing or optimising ERP systems (e.g. Sage Intacct, NetSuite), • Comfortable with ambiguity and change; thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, • Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams during periods of transformation, • High integrity, low ego, and a collaborative leadership style This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a fast-growing, PE-backed services platform. Please apply now for a confidential conversation with Cedar.

Senior Accountant – Aspire Software – UK Aspire Software is looking for an eager, self-motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team in the UK! As the Senior Accountant, you will work with our team to ensure that the financials are in place that help to build our foundation for decision-making and receive the attention they deserve. The successful candidate will have at least a B1-level German language skill set, both written and verbal! Here is a little window into our company: At Aspire Software, we never stop building. Aspire Software is a vertical acquisition software company that owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio. Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralised model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Aspire Software an operating group of Valsoft. Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 140+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships. Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!” The successful candidate will be based anywhere in the UK, working in a remote work model! What your day will look like: • Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis, • Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts, • Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.), • Make sure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP, • Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review, • Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate, • Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions, • Ensure that key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed, • Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy, • Preparing monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation, • Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, • Provide necessary information to tax advisors and answer any relevant queries, • Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting, • Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts) About You: • 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential, • A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable, • A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting is an asset, • Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice is an asset, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, • A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems, • A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time, • An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency, • A team player who loves challenges and wants to ‘own’ their area of business, • Strong work ethic, organized, and focused, • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex data into meaningful insights, • An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results, • Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen, • Great attention to detail and planning skills, • At least a professional level of English, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • At least a professional level of German, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • Legally authorised to work in the UK If you're a Senior Accountant ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you! For further information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at _ We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #aspiresoftware

Your new company You will be working for a Birmingham based charity as a Systems accountant on a permanent basis. Your new role As Finance Systems Accountant, you'll take ownership of the finance systems and play a key role in modernising the finance function. You'll lead system improvements, integrations, and enhancements, working closely with third-party developers, internal tech teams, and finance colleagues. Key Duties: • Lead the day-to-day operation, optimisation, and development of all finance systems., • Oversee system upgrades, integrations, and new implementations - including the cloud migration of Sun and the rollout of new PO and forecasting tools., • Act as the main liaison with external technology partners and developers., • Map, improve, and standardise finance processes, embedding automation and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate., • Ensure data integrity, strong controls, and compliance across all systems., • Support the creation of dashboards, reporting tools, and enhanced analytics., • Train and support finance colleagues in new systems and processes., • Manage one Management Accountant and oversee monthly management reporting. What you'll need to succeed You'll thrive here if you're naturally inquisitive, tech-curious, and always looking for a better way of doing things. Essential:...

Finance ManagerBirmingham | Office-Based (Monday-Friday)£40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits A growing and successful SME is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting continued growth and business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where they can genuinely influence decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, providing commercial insight, driving performance, and ensuring the finance function operates effectively. We're particularly interested in speaking with qualified-by-experience candidates who are comfortable operating both strategically and operationally. This role requires someone who can produce accurate financial information, improve processes, manage cashflow, and build strong relationships across the business. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.Key Responsibilities • Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting., • Produce monthly management accounts with insightful commentary and analysis., • Prepare accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations., • Manage month-end and year-end processes., • Deliver reporting on business performance, profitability, and key financial metrics., • Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities., • Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital requirements., • Oversee banking activities, payment runs, and treasury-related tasks., • Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll, P11Ds, and statutory reporting requirements., • Manage relationships with auditors, accountants, banks, and external advisors., • Lead, mentor, and develop a junior member of the finance team., • Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting., • Partner with managers across the business to improve financial awareness and performance., • Translate financial information into clear, meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders., • Influence and challenge stakeholders to support better commercial decision-making., • Support operational and strategic initiatives through financial analysis and business partnering.About You, • Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Accounts Manager, Bookkeeper, Senior Management Accountant, or similar role., • Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience., • Proven background in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management., • Experience working within an OMB / SME environment is advantageous., • Understanding of VAT, payroll, P11Ds, and statutory compliance requirements., • Experience managing, mentoring, or developing junior finance staff., • Strong Excel and financial systems skills., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Proven ability to build credibility and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels., • Confident influencing, challenging, and partnering with senior management and operational teams., • Commercially minded, proactive, and solutions-focused., • Hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas of finance.Qualifications, • Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply., • ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT, or equivalent qualifications are welcomed but not essential.What's on Offer?, • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience., • Discretionary annual bonus., • Opportunity to take ownership of the finance function., • High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership., • Chance to make a genuine impact within a growing and ambitious business., • Broad and varied position offering both operational and commercial responsibility.This role would suit a hands-on Finance Manager who thrives in an SME environment, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and wants to be a trusted business partner rather than simply producing the numbers.Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Accountant to join a highly respected and forward-thinking organisation based in Birmingham City Centre. This is the perfect opportunity for someone for someone who is looking to build a solid foundation within finance, gain exposure to more complex responsibilities, and continue progressing towards a professional accounting qualification. Working within a collaborative and supportive finance team, you'll receive outstanding mentoring from experienced Qualified Accountants who are passionate about developing talent. From day one, you'll gain hands-on exposure across management accounts, financial reporting, client management, reconciliations, and month-end processes, allowing you to build a well-rounded skillset. With structured training, exceptional study support, and genuine opportunities for internal progression, this role offers everything you need to develop into a fully qualified Accountant while working in a business that values ambition, curiosity, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and personable finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. You'll be confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels, eager to learn from experienced professionals, and motivated by the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload while continuing to develop technically. Every day will provide new challenges and learning opportunities, making this an ideal role for someone who is serious about building a long-term career in accountancy. Skills Required • A strong understanding of accounting principles, gained through previous finance experience, an accounting degree, or current studies towards AAT or ACCA., • A confident and professional communicator who enjoys building positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines., • A proactive, ambitious, and career-driven individual who is eager to continue learning, take on additional responsibility, and progress towards becoming a fully qualified Accountant., • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new finance systems and embrace new ways of working. What You Will Receive • Comprehensive study support, including paid study leave, full funding for professional qualifications, exam fees, learning materials, and ongoing guidance from experienced Qualified Accountants., • Outstanding training and mentorship, providing exposure to a broad range of accounting disciplines while receiving regular coaching, feedback, and career development support., • Excellent career progression opportunities, with a business that is passionate about promoting from within and offering clear pathways into more senior accounting positions., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, supporting a healthy work-life balance while allowing you to continue developing within a collaborative office environment., • A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture where your ideas are encouraged, your achievements are recognised, and your long-term career is genuinely invested in. Summary If you're looking for a role that offers far more than just another finance job, this is an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your accounting career with an organisation that is committed to your professional and personal development. If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to take the next exciting step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building a rewarding future in accountancy.

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is working in partnership with a successful and expanding organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join a dynamic finance team, taking responsibility for financial reporting, month-end activities and business performance analysis across multiple operating entities. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and will suit an individual who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with commercial insight. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while driving process improvements and supporting wider business objectives. Please not this is an office-based role. Key Responsibilities • Lead the month-end reporting cycle for designated business entities, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met and financial information is accurate., • Produce monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary for stakeholders., • Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner., • Perform regular reconciliations across multiple banking facilities and currencies., • Maintain fixed asset records, ensuring additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately accounted for., • Support treasury-related activities and process international supplier transactions where required., • Account for financing arrangements and other non-routine financial transactions., • Assist with year-end audit requirements, statutory reporting and finance compliance activities., • Prepare indirect tax submissions and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines., • Review and enhance financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy., • Provide support to transactional finance teams when needed., • Assist with ad-hoc projects, financial analysis and business initiatives across the wider organisation., • Provide cover and support across the finance function during periods of absence or increased workload. About You • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or another relevant analytical discipline, or possess equivalent practical experience., • Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or comparable finance role., • Actively studying towards, or intending to study towards, a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA., • Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse large volumes of financial data., • Experience using ERP or accounting systems is advantageous but not essential., • Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines., • Effective communication skills with the confidence to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business., • Proactive and self-sufficient, with a continuous improvement mindset., • Able to work independently whilst recognising when collaboration or escalation is required.

As part of the Finance Systems team, you will work collaboratively to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial systems by updating and amending system data and configurations under the direction of the Senior Systems Accountant Client Details A not-for-profit organisation located in Birmingham. Description Update and amend the finance system as directed by the Senior Systems Accountant. · Perform routine system checks to ensure data integrity and identify anomalies. · Assist with user account administration, permissions, functionalities and access requests. · Support the testing of new functionality, upgrades and system developments. · Maintain system documentation, user guides and process notes. · To support a wide range of internal customers to resolve queries, provide information. · To deal with a wide range of stakeholders including software suppliers to resolve queries and provide information. Profile • Achieved an AAT accounting qualification or is qualified by experience., • Ability to handle handle large volumes of data and complexed process within a dispersed organization, • Experience of using financial systems, • Good attention to detail and ability to check accuracy of own work and the work of others, • A keen interest in systems development and data analysis, • Good customer care skills and the ability to explain financial/ICT processes to non-finance colleagues, • Keen to learn new skills and processes, • Experience of using financial systems NetSuite or other Oracle Financials software Job Offer • Salary ranging from £25,300 to £26,700, dependent on the level of experience., • Long Fixed Term Contract. If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Finance Manager Up to £55k Permanent Full time office based - Wednesbury Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a stable, long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine contribution? Working closely with the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a well-functioning finance department, lead a small team, and provide the financial control and insight that underpins business performance. We're looking for a confident and hands-on finance professional who enjoys responsibility, values accuracy and process, and wants to be part of a supportive and established business where you can add value from day one. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control • Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules., • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes., • Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial policies., • Maintain and enhance robust financial controls and governance procedures., • Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior stakeholders. Budgeting & Forecasting • Support the CFO in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts., • Provide meaningful variance analysis and commentary on financial performance., • Assist with financial planning and decision-support activities across the business. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management • Monitor and manage daily cash flow requirements., • Prepare short and long-term cash flow forecasts., • Drive improvements in working capital through effective management of debtors, creditors, and inventory. Audit, Tax & Compliance • Coordinate the annual audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors., • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts., • Ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and other regulatory requirements., • Liaise with external advisors where appropriate. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and develop the wider transactional finance team., • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance., • Support succession planning and ongoing development within the finance function. Systems & Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency., • Support the ongoing development and enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics and related systems., • Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. About You • Qualified by Experience or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)., • Proven experience within a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar leadership role., • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge., • Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail and accuracy., • Ideally but not essential experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or stock-based environment., • Previous experience within an SME business. What's in it for You? • Salary up to £55k, • Full time office based, • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO., • Key role in influencing business performance and growth., • Leadership responsibility within a collaborative and supportive environment., • Significant exposure to process improvement and strategic projects. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Nenebrook Recruitment Group have been enlisted by a high growth Motor Retail Group with the appointment of several Dealership Accounting & Divisional Accounting Positions. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a pivotal finance role responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the dealership or a division ensuring robust control of accounting processes, and supporting commercial decision-making. This position suits a hands-on, detail-driven accountant with strong motor retail experience and the ability to partner closely with operational leaders to drive performance. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control • Produce accurate monthly management accounts for the dealership, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPI packs., • Complete daily, weekly and monthly financial reconciliations, ensuring all control accounts are fully balanced., • Maintain strong balance sheet integrity, including stock, debtors, creditors, WIP, accruals and prepayments., • Oversee manufacturer composite submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting., • Manage VAT returns, HMRC compliance, and statutory reporting requirements. Operational & Commercial Support • Partner with the Dealership Director, Sales Manager and Aftersales Manager to analyse performance, margins, labour recovery, and departmental profitability., • Provide insight on vehicle margins, bonuses, holdbacks, aged stock, and used car performance., • Monitor and report on service department KPIs, including hours sold, efficiency, productivity, and recovery rates., • Support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning cycles. Transactional Finance Oversight • Work closely with Transactional finance teams within the SSC, ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashbook and banking., • Oversee vehicle invoicing, deal files, and compliance with FCA and manufacturer standards., • Ensure timely processing of warranty claims, credit notes, and manufacturer payments., • Manage dealership cashflow, banking, and credit control. Systems & Process Improvement • Maintain and optimise use of DMS systems (e.g., Kerridge/Keyloop, Pinnacle, CDK)., • Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency., • Support digitalisation and automation initiatives across the finance function. Experience & Qualifications • Part-qualified or qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE with equivalent experience within motor retail)., • Proven experience as a Dealership Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Management Accountant within the automotive sector., • Strong understanding of manufacturer composites, dealership KPIs, and motor retail financial processes., • Advanced Excel skills and experience with major DMS platforms., • Strong analytical capability with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders. In Return a competitive basic salary of up to £65,000 can be offered coupled with Car, 10% Bonus and excellent benefits and career development opportunities'

Are you a French-speaking Commercial Finance Business Partner OR are you looking for your next step and business partnering forms part of your current role, but you would like to do more? Are you keen to join a leading global manufacturer to accelerate your career? If so, our client is keen to hear from you! The Role: You will be driving the strategic financial decision-making and support commercial growth initiatives across the business. You will act as a key business partner to the commercial teams in the UK and France, providing financial insight, analysis, and guidance to optimise revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for leading commercial forecasting, supporting effective pricing decisions and controls, commercial performance reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market dynamics. Championing data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in financial processes to support sustainable business growth. More Detail: • Embed robust commercial insights into the S&OP process to support informed decision-making and drive improved business performance., • Lead and continuously enhance the commercial budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring key variances (e.g., volume, price, mix, inflation) are clearly understood and providing value-added analysis to support performance improvement., • Deliver strategic financial guidance and insights to Commercial, Product Management, and R&D teams to support growth and optimise commercial performance., • Foster strong partnerships with Commercial and Country FP&A teams, championing a culture of financial ownership, accountability, and transparency., • Produce and validate high-quality financial reporting and analytics to support variance analysis and deliver actionable insights across the organisation., • Ensure timely and accurate completion of core financial responsibilities, including period close, SOX compliance, statutory reporting, and year-end audit processes. The Person: You will be responsible for managing a UK Pricing Analyst; therefore, we are looking for you to have strong leadership and team management skills. English and French language skills are essential, and you must be flexible to travel between the UK, Sheffield office and office in France. Our client offers hybrid-working, ideally 2-3 days per week in Sheffield with monthly travel to France. There could be some flexibility on the role being more remote-based in the UK or in France. You could be a commercial finance business partner currently OR could be a finance manager, management accountant or analyst, looking for your next step. More Detail: • Qualified or in final stages of a recognised Finance qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent., • Experience in a business partnering role, preferably within a manufacturing or similar industry., • Fluent in English and French language skills to a professional level., • Strong analytical skills, comfortable with big data sets and attention to detail., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Proficient in financial software and tools, preferably OneStream / HFM and BI systems (Power Bi / Tableau)., • Good relationship management and influencing skills., • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively., • Make sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems., • Continually looking to challenge and facilitate a continuous improvement culture., • Happy to work on a hybrid basis onsite in the UK (Sheffield) and France (Eauze)., • Flexible to travel, with monthly/bi-monthly travel between the UK and France required. Our client is offering a basic salary of £60-£70k PA + 10% bonus, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days, 7.5% pension, private BUPA health plan/ medicash health plan electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice initiatives. If you are a fluent French and English speaker and have the commercial finance experience our client is looking for, apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People directly, in complete confidence. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.

COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER REMOTE (WITH TRAVEL TO LONDON ONCE PER MONTH) £60,000 TO £70,000 + BONUS (UP TO 8%) THE COMPANY: We're exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, investor-backed SME that has scaled from £7m to £22m ARR in just 12 months and is on track to exceed £50m ARR in the year ahead. As the business continues to expand, they're building out a best-in-class finance function and are now looking to hire a Commercial Finance Manager into a newly created role. THE OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on opportunity to build the commercial finance capability from the ground up. You'll own cost of sales, cashflow forecasting and stock modelling (including perishable goods), as well as partnering with key commercial stakeholders across supply chain, marketing and operations to support budgeting, planning and strategic decision making. The business is preparing for further scale and investment in systems, and you'll also play a key role in the roll-out of a new ERP. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact from day one and to grow a cost control team over time. THE COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER ROLE: • Own cost of sales reporting and commercial cost analysis, • Deliver accurate forecasting and modelling for perishable stock and inventory, • Lead budgeting, planning, and reforecasting processes across departments, • Manage short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting and daily cash reporting, • Build financial models to support commercial decision-making, • Develop and deliver insightful KPI and performance reporting, • Act as finance business partner to supply chain, marketing, and commercial teams, • Play a key role in the ERP system implementation alongside IT and finance, • Support the future build-out of a cost control team THE PERSON: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Commercial finance background with strong FP&A and cost of sales experience, • Experienced in a Commercial Finance Manager role or similar, such as, Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant, • Must have the confidence and personality to interact with various stakeholders at all levels, • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable building processes from scratch, • Strong cashflow forecasting, stock modelling and budgeting expertise, • Confident working with commercial and operational stakeholders, • Previous experience in a fast-paced, scaling SME is essential, • Ideally worked in a product-led environment such as FMCG, engineering, manufacturing, retail or similar, • Advanced Excel and modelling skills, • Strong systems mindset, ideally with ERP implementation experience, • Familiarity with Xero is advantageous TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Commercial Finance Manager role via the advert for immediate consideration. Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation seeking an ambitious Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Birmingham. This role offers hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong technical accounting with commercial insight, process improvement and business partnering. You'll join a collaborative finance function where you'll have the opportunity to influence reporting, improve processes and support key business decisions while continuing to develop your own career. The Role Reporting into the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting while providing valuable analysis and insight across the business. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and supporting month-end close activities, • Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations, • Producing monthly management accounts and financial commentary, • Analysing financial performance and reporting on key business KPIs, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, • Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting, • Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight, • Supporting audits and wider finance projects as required About You We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail whilst also understanding the bigger commercial picture. You'll ideally have: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be actively studying towards qualification), • Previous experience within a Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role, • Experience producing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations, • Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing financial data, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business, • A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset, • Experience with ERP systems, KPI reporting or Power BI would be advantageous but isn't essential. If you're looking for a role that offers a blend of financial reporting, commercial exposure and the opportunity to influence how finance supports the wider business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Financial Systems Lead (Unit4) wanted for a local authority based in the Midlands. The role will be for 6 Months and will be paying up to £800 p/day. Main duties include:- Act as the accountancy SME for Unit 4 ERP optimisation project for core financial systems together with integration with a new Unit 4 HR/Payroll module over a period of 18 months. To establish modern finance structures and accounting configuration to meet professional accounting and reporting standards whilst delivering accurate and timely internal financial management and reporting to service directorates including enabling budget holder self-service. Maintain and develop a streamlined Chart of Accounts, coding structures, dimensions, workflows, and hierarchies within Unit4 which meets internal and external statutory accounting and reporting requirements. Ensure robust implementation of systems and revision of working processes and practices to optimise system functionality and efficient working practices and reporting. Lead the design, review, and optimisation of the Chart of Accounts (CoA) structure and associated changes to controls within feeder systems and accounting practices. Ensure CoA alignment with organisational reporting, statutory requirements, and management information needs.The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with Unit4 and will have worked in a Chief Accountant role or similar within a local authority If you are in...

Financial Accountant North Birmingham up to £35,000 + Benefits Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with a large international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified, finalist, or newly qualified accountant looking to build their technical accounting experience within a complex multi-entity environment. You'll gain exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounts, audit, controls, and process improvement while working closely with senior finance stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing • Supporting the month-end close process, • Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations., • Assisting with monthly financial reporting and analysis., • Maintaining fixed asset accounting and intercompany reconciliations., • Supporting statutory accounts preparation and year-end audits., • Assisting with VAT and wider compliance requirements., • Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy., • Supporting finance transformation and systems improvement projects. About You • ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified and actively studying, • Experience within Financial Accounting, Audit, Reporting or Record-to-Report., • Strong understanding of balance sheet...

Finance Systems Accountant Salary: £50,000- £55,000 Location: Birmingham Permanent, Full-Time A Finance Systems Accountant is sought to join a company with a flexible work culture, providing a bridge between finance, the tech department, and third-party developers. This role will report directly to Peter and will be instrumental in driving system implementations and improvements within the finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining system scope, documenting processes, organizing business training, and managing supplier relationships. This position is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong understanding of financial processes and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and automation. Key Responsibilities - Systems Accountant • Define scope and requirements for new finance systems and features., • Document and implement new financial processes and workflows., • Organize and deliver business training for finance systems., • Collaborate with third-party developers and suppliers to ensure successful system integrations., • Manage one management accountant, providing guidance and support., • Lead system implementations for finance, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints., • Drive continuous improvement, automation, and AI initiat...

~~Robert Walters - Finance Manager - Permanent - Hybrid - Birmingham - £55,000 - £60,000 per annum~~ Our client, a growing SME manufacturing business, is looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a broad, commercially focused role within a dynamic environment, where you can make a real impact and grow alongside the business. Key responsibilities of the Finance Manager: • Oversee the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting., • Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and insightful commentary., • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting senior stakeholders with decision-making., • Ensure robust financial controls are in place and continuously improved., • Oversee statutory reporting, including year-end accounts and audit processes., • Drive process and system improvements across the finance function.Key essentials of the Finance Manager:, • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, • Proven experience in a manufacturing or SME environment is highly desirable, • Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact al...

Treasurer Trustee When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. At the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), we are dedicated to saving lives and preventing serious injuries. For more than a century, we have been the driving force behind the safety movement from pioneering seatbelt laws to founding initiatives such as The Tufty Club, Cycling Proficiency, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Our vision is bold and uncompromising: a world free from accidental injury. As a mission-led charity, we lead the safety agenda, shape government policy, raise industry standards, and drive behavioural change across every part of life: work, road, home, and leisure. Together with our members, we create a safer society by convening leaders, setting standards, sharing excellence, and driving change. Our unrivalled reputation has been hard won through decades of campaigning, advocacy, and partnership. RoSPAs strength lies in the passion of our members and award winners, who act as ambassadors for safety every day, the enthusiasm and expertise of our staff, the guidance of our trustees, and the influence of our presidential team. About the Role We are now seeking to recruit an independent Trustee to the Board to act as Treasurer who: Should be a qualified accountant, ideally chartered, with broad experience of having worked within the charity and/or commercial sectors Be a serving or have served as a Financial Director of a large charity and/or medium sized commercial business Have experience of investment strategy, pension funds, financial systems, financial risk management and of liaising with external auditors and investment advisers. As a Treasurer Trustee, you will work closely with RoSPAs Finance Director and contribute actively to the Boards work in setting strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, and safeguarding RoSPAs reputation and resources. TPBN1_UKTJ

• Help shape the future of the UK's leading accident prevention charity., • Use your financial expertise to drive impact and good governance. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a leading UK charity dedicated to saving lives and preventing serious injuries. For more than 100 years, RoSPA has influenced public policy, raised safety standards and driven behavioural change across road, workplace, home and leisure safety. Operating across the UK and internationally, RoSPA has an annual turnover of approximately £9 million and employs over 90 staff. Alongside its charitable activities in research, policy and campaigning, the organisation delivers a range of commercial services including consultancy, training, qualifications, events and awards. • Serve as Treasurer Trustee and member of the Board., • Support the Board in setting strategic direction and organisational priorities., • Provide oversight of financial governance, financial performance and risk management., • Work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team., • Chair the Audit & Risk Committee (ARCom)., • Support oversight of investment strategy and pension arrangements., • Monitor financial systems, controls and organisational resources., • Liaise with external auditors and investment advisers as required., • Ensure effective stewardship of the charity's assets and reputation., • Contribute to strong governance and regulatory compliance., • Act as an ambassador for RoSPA and its mission to prevent accidents and save lives., • Should be a qualified accountant, ideally chartered, with broad experience of having worked within the charity and/or commercial sectors., • Be a serving or have served as a Financial Director of a large charity and/or medium sized commercial business., • Have experience of investment strategy, pension funds, financial systems, financial risk management and of liaising with external auditors and investment advisers., • The role is unpaid, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed., • Board and committee meetings are usually held at RoSPA's Head Office in Edgbaston, Birmingham and via Microsoft Teams., • Approximately 10-12 days per year are required, including four Board meetings, committee meetings, strategy day and preparation time., • Initially three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms to be served. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Help shape the future of the UK's leading accident prevention charity., • Use your financial expertise to drive impact and good governance. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a leading UK charity dedicated to saving lives and preventing serious injuries. For more than 100 years, RoSPA has influenced public policy, raised safety standards and driven behavioural change across road, workplace, home and leisure safety. Operating across the UK and internationally, RoSPA has an annual turnover of approximately £9 million and employs over 90 staff. Alongside its charitable activities in research, policy and campaigning, the organisation delivers a range of commercial services including consultancy, training, qualifications, events and awards. • Serve as Treasurer Trustee and member of the Board., • Support the Board in setting strategic direction and organisational priorities., • Provide oversight of financial governance, financial performance and risk management., • Work closely with the Finance Director, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team., • Chair the Audit & Risk Committee (ARCom)., • Support oversight of investment strategy and pension arrangements., • Monitor financial systems, controls and organisational resources., • Liaise with external auditors and investment advisers as required., • Ensure effective stewardship of the charity's assets and reputation., • Contribute to strong governance and regulatory compliance., • Act as an ambassador for RoSPA and its mission to prevent accidents and save lives., • Should be a qualified accountant, ideally chartered, with broad experience of having worked within the charity and/or commercial sectors., • Be a serving or have served as a Financial Director of a large charity and/or medium sized commercial business., • Have experience of investment strategy, pension funds, financial systems, financial risk management and of liaising with external auditors and investment advisers., • The role is unpaid, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed., • Board and committee meetings are usually held at RoSPA's Head Office in Edgbaston, Birmingham and via Microsoft Teams., • Approximately 10-12 days per year are required, including four Board meetings, committee meetings, strategy day and preparation time., • Initially three years, with the possibility of two further three-year terms to be served. #J-18808-Ljbffr