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Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established, private equity owned, manufacturing business who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. \n Based in Skelmersdale, you will work a hybrid model with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance leader to join a successful and highly respected business, taking ownership of the finance function whilst partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. \n Salary/Benefits: \n\n • £75,000-£85,000\n, • 12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)\n, • Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)\n, • Skelmersdale location\n, • Exclusive opportunity through Accountable Recruitment\n, • Senior leadership exposure with broad operational responsibility\n\n Job Duties: \n\n • Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.\n, • Produce monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, KPI reporting and performance analysis.\n, • Maintain and develop robust financial controls, processes and governance frameworks.\n, • Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed, reviewed and accurately maintained.\n, • Monitor manufacturing performance, margins, operational costs and profitability.\n, • Oversee product costing, labour efficiency reporting, overhead recovery and variance analysis.\n, • Manage stock accounting, inventory valuation and stock control processes.\n, • Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.\n, • Produce and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts and monitor working capital performance.\n, • Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring delivery of key objectives and continuous improvement.\n, • Manage VAT returns, statutory reporting requirements and wider compliance obligations.\n, • Lead the year-end audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors and advisors.\n, • Oversee payroll processes, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.\n, • Provide commercial insight and financial support to operational and leadership teams.\n, • Act as a trusted business partner, supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.\n\n Who will I report in to? \n Chief Financial Officer \n When will interviews be taking place? \n Interviews will be taking place as soon as possible, with the successful candidate expected to support a structured handover period. \n Ideal Experience: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.\n, • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager.\n, • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.\n, • Strong management accounting, financial reporting and financial controls experience.\n, • Demonstrable experience of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.\n, • Strong understanding of stock accounting, inventory management, costing and margin analysis.\n, • Experience managing audits, VAT compliance and statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Previous leadership experience with responsibility for developing and managing finance teams.\n, • Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong commercial awareness with a proactive mindset and focus on continuous improvement.\n

A high-growth, private equity-backed infrastructure and construction services group is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Controller to take ownership of finance for a £55 million turnover operational business specialising in haulage, plant hire and associated support services. This is a highly visible leadership role within one of the group's largest trading entities, offering the opportunity to partner directly with the operational leadership team while acting as the key link into the wider Group Finance function. The business is at an important stage in its evolution, with continued investment in systems, controls and reporting, creating an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to make a significant impact. The successful candidate will combine robust financial control with strong commercial acumen, helping operational leaders understand performance, improve profitability and drive better decision-making across a complex, fast-paced operation. Reporting to the Group Finance Director and working closely with the local Managing Director and senior operational team, you will take full responsibility for the finance function of a £55m turnover business unit, ensuring robust financial management while supporting the continued growth and development of the wider organisation. This role goes beyond traditional financial reporting. You will act as a true business partner to operational leaders, providing insight into margin performance, fleet utilisation, plant profitability, working capital and operational efficiency. • Lead all aspects of financial control for a £55m turnover haulage and plant operation, • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow reporting and detailed performance commentary, • Ensure strong governance, controls and compliance across all finance activities, • Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, accuracy and management information, • Manage year-end processes and support external audit requirements, • Partner closely with the Managing Director and operational leadership team to drive business performance, • Deliver meaningful financial analysis and insight to improve profitability and operational decision-making, • Monitor and challenge costs across fleet, plant, labour and overhead expenditure, • Support commercial decision-making through scenario modelling, investment appraisals and business cases, • Develop meaningful KPIs that provide operational leaders with greater visibility of performance drivers, • Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, • Drive weekly cashflow reporting and working capital management, • Improve visibility of operational performance, margins and profitability, • Support initiatives to strengthen cash collection and optimise working capital, • Support the ongoing development of finance processes, systems and controls, • Play a key role in embedding Group reporting standards and systems, including NetSuite, • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve efficiency, • Help drive consistency and best practice across finance and operational processes, • Lead and develop local finance resource, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, • Build strong working relationships across operational, commercial and finance teams, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders throughout the business, • Influence change through credibility, collaboration and clear communication, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), • Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Senior Financial Controller or equivalent leadership role, • Strong financial control, management accounting and business partnering capability, • Experience within operational, logistics, plant hire, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or service-led environments would be advantageous, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business, • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge and influence non-financial stakeholders, • Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and working capital improvement, • Strong systems capability, with ERP experience (NetSuite exposure beneficial but not essential) This is an opportunity to join a growing, ambitious organisation where finance plays a central role in strategic and operational decision-making. You'll have genuine autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make a measurable impact on the performance of a significant £55m business unit while contributing to the wider group's growth journey. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. 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Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Wigan Salary: up to £70,000 per annum Role: Permanent – Full time A high-growth, private equity-backed group within the UK construction/infrastructure supply chain is hiring a Financial Controller to take ownership of finance across two recently acquired operating businesses in the North West. This is a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up role where you’ll steady the ship short-term (controls, reconciliations, month-end, cash) and help lead the journey toward stronger reporting, improved systems and a more scalable finance model. You’ll be the on-site finance lead and the key link between local operational teams and the wider Group finance function—bringing structure, pace and clarity in an environment that’s entrepreneurial, fast-moving and evolving. Over time, as a new ERP is embedded and shared services capability matures, the role will naturally shift toward value-add partnering, supporting operational leaders with sharper MI, better decision-making and improved commercial outcomes. The Role Own the end-to-end finance agenda for two operational entities (c.£20–25m combined turnover) in a lean environment Join during a genuine transformation phase: strengthening controls, improving reporting, embedding systems and governance Perfect for a high-calibre Management Accountant stepping up or an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys change, autonomy and building “proper finance” in a business that needs it Key Responsibilities Financial Control, Month-End & Reporting Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations, variance analysis) Strengthen financial controls and improve the quality, consistency and timeliness of MI Own budgeting, forecasting and KPI development, moving reporting from “basic” to decision-useful Cash, Working Capital & Compliance Drive cashflow forecasting, working capital discipline and cash collection, working alongside central support functions Oversee statutory and tax compliance requirements (including VAT and CIS) with appropriate external/central support Operational / Contract Accounting Support project and contract-based activity, including WIP and job profitability where projects span multiple months Translate numbers into practical insight for non-financial stakeholders, helping operational leaders improve margins and performance Systems & Integration Play a key role in embedding a new ERP (NetSuite) locally, working with central system expertise rather than being left to “sink or swim” Improve processes and standardisation in readiness for a future shared services model People & Stakeholder Management Support small on-site transactional resource (currently limited and mixed capability) and shape “what good looks like” going forward Build strong working relationships across local leadership and Group finance—this role succeeds through influence, credibility and delivery About You Proven experience as an Area Manager (or equivalent multi‑site role) Background in retail or hospitality (customer‑led, fast‑paced environments essential) Strong people leader with a track record of developing managers and teams Commercially astute with the ability to balance people, standards and results Confident working autonomously in a field‑based role Comfortable operating in a compliance‑led environment Approachable, credible and able to build rapport quickly at all levels Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong management accounts and financial control capability, ideally in an operational, project-based or contracting environment Comfortable in a manual / imperfect environment—someone who will improve it, not complain about it Confident partnering with operational leaders who may be less finance-led—you can simplify, challenge and move things forward Systems mindset (NetSuite knowledge helpful but not essential)—you’re able to work with a central systems lead and drive adoption on-site A proactive, energetic style: not a “processor”—you bring pace, pragmatism and strength of character About us: This Financial Controller role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruitment consultancy. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role. Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online: Web: McCarthy Recruitment LinkedIn: McCarthy Recruitment Facebook: McCarthyRecruitment Instagram: McCarthyrecruitment The Legal Bit: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy Murphy are recruiting for an RTR Associate with previous exposure of working in a Shared Service environment. With ideally some Project Accounting experience and exposure to VAT returns and PSA returns. Must be AAT qualified but beneficial if part qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA we would offer study support to complete any qualification. Good analytical skills and sound judgment along with good working knowledge of MS Office products. If this sounds like your next challenge and you are looking to work in a fast paced environment, then look no further this could be the role for you! You will be responsible for executing and or supporting all RTR responsible activities across J Murphy & Sons group of companies and Related Parties, to give an integrated and assured view of financial performance. A day in the life of a Murphy RTR Associate Conducting accounting activities relating to the maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger and management accounts. Processing information within the RTR area in line with Group Timetable and SSC SLAs. Delivering timely and accurate information to RTR Senior Accountant and RTR Team Leads Performing other assigned General Ledger tasks of a routine nature under the direction of the RTR Senior Accountant This role will be responsible for all Business Units (which will contain Join Ventures) and Functional areas in the UK. Prepares and maintains Journals and associated supporting documents, schedules, and reports, and analyses as appropriate Maintains a complete, accurate and up to date fixed asset register Reconciles Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss and Bank accounts as per the Balance Sheet Reconciliation process including Intercompany and Related Parties Performs allocated tasks for the month end process Raises Inter-company charges/invoices as required Prepares regular and ad-hoc allocation of costs to business units, functions or group companies Supports RTR Senior Accountant in routine and special requests for reports or analysis for internal groups, external auditors, end of project/completion audits by customers, affiliated companies and regulatory agencies Applies appropriate financial control and governance by adhering to the group accounting manual, policies and control framework, to support successful external audit outcomes. Apply accounting principles to existing processes and challenge the status quo Develops and sustains good working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues. Uses D365 to support the RTR function Seeks ways to improve efficiency, effectiveness and processes in the RTR area Ensures compliance with accounting principles and standards and the SSC’s SLAs Recognises and communicate potential issues/risks Completes ad-hoc tasks as required Supports RTR Innovation projects as required Still interested , does this sound like you? Experience of working within a Shared Service Centre environment Good knowledge of Finance ERP systems OR Worked in a large organisation of a similar size and structure Good knowledge of General Ledger processes Project Accounting Experience Fluency in written and oral English. Experience of using Power BI and data warehouses Good analytical skills and sound judgment Exposure to VAT returns, PSA returns Good working knowledge of MS Office products Practical working knowledge of Project Accounting – depending individual’s role/tasks Excellent/Good bookkeeping and reconciliation skills– depending on individual’s role/tasks

Previous experience in a Finance Systems Manager, Finance Systems Analyst or Systems Accountant. Interim Systems Accountant / Finance Systems Manager. This opportunity is ideal for a finance systems professional with a strong accounting or finance background who enjoys delivering change, improving p

Interim Group Reporting & Systems Accountant. We are seeking a Systems Accountant to lead the ERP Accounting and Treasury Management data readiness process in preparation for a new ERP system implementation.

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Accountant to join their team in Warwickshire. You'll collaborate closely with finance leadership to drive continuous improvements in the finance systems landscape.

SystemsAccountants' have partnered with a PE-backed organisation in Warwickshire who are currently engaged in a Finance Transformation initiative. This organisation is currently implementing a standardised MS Dynamics Business Central solution across their existing entities and will require a System

Abbeygate Search Ltd is recruiting a qualified Financial Accountant for a privately owned, multi-entity business with a small finance team. You will drive improvements to finance systems and controls, manage the regular accounting cycle and coordinate with external advisers.

Previous experience in a Finance Systems Manager, Finance Systems Analyst or Systems Accountant. Interim Systems Accountant / Finance Systems Manager. This opportunity is ideal for a finance systems professional with a strong accounting or finance background who enjoys delivering change, improving p

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Systems Accountant to lead the implementation of Sage Intacct for a construction firm.

Proven experience working as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or similar role. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance systems professional with strong ERP administration experience to play a key role in supporting business-critical financial processes and system improvements. P

A leading film and television charity in London is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Management Accountant. The role involves supporting management and external financial reporting, assisting with audits, and modernising financial systems.

Technical Systems Accountant - OneStream. The role also provides support to users (particularly important during finance set pieces like budget, forecast, month end and year end) and working closely with Lead Finance Systems Accountant, looks at delivering improvements and further system adoption in

Assistant Accountant role in Osprey Quay, Portland for G3 Systems, focusing on finance team support due to internal promotions and growth.

Experienced Finance Systems Manager needed for a 6-month contract in Liverpool.

Systems Accountant role bridging Finance and IT, optimizing finance systems like SAP Business One, improving reporting and efficiencies.

We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills gained either on complex audits or within a large and complex organisation.

Distinct are pleased to be supporting a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed manufacturing business who are looking for a commercially focused Accountant to join their team.

The Financial Accountant role is a key management position within the Finance function, responsible for overseeing the Sales Ledger Accountant and Finance Assistant across a range of team and business wide finance activities. A successful Financial Accountant should have:.

Proven experience in a Financial Reporting Accountant, Group Accountant, Technical Accountant or similar role. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working within a multi-entity environment and has proven experience in group consolidations. Drive improvements to fin

Ability to use tools such as AI to implement accounting automation, improve systems and create financial dashboards. Overseeing the year-end statutory accounts process, including liaison with the company’s accountants and tax advisers. Driving automation and continual process improvement across fi

A Management Accountant role based in Hertfordshire within the healthcare industry, focusing on the financial health of the organisation. A successful Management Accountant should have:.

As Management Accountant you will be working closely with operational managers, departmental leaders, and senior stakeholders. We are looking for a qualified accountant with experience of management accounting, business partnering or financial analysis.

I'm working with an established and growing business who are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant / Finance Manager to join their finance team. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, Commercial Finance up to Director level t

Contributing to the development of systems, controls and reporting processes. Previous experience within a Management Accountant or similar finance role. Management Accountant | Lincoln | Office Based | Up to £60,000.

An exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business based in East Sussex, as Management Accountant. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who enjoys getting involved across the wider finance function and wants to play a key part in supporting a gro

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant or strong QBE professional to join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial organisation where you will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, gaining broad exposure across financial reporting, commercial analysis, process improvement

Successful applicants will hold an accounting qualification, be able to demonstrate commercial financial analysis skills and enjoy improving systems to deliver financial data.

Previous experience in a Finance Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.

Axon Moore are partnering with a PE-backed SME based in Chorley to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant position.

Experience as a Management Accountant, Assistant MA, Finance Business Partner, or similar. Solid Excel capability and familiarity with financial systems.

The successful Management Accountant will be joining the business at a crucial time and will have the opportunity to influence decision making from day one. Resourcery Group are delighted to be working with a brilliant Liverpool based business as they look to hire a Senior Management Accountant. Th

Financial Accountant, who has recently qualified within a Big 4 / top 10 audit firm. As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of the financial reporting cycle while acting as a key support to the wider finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant seekin

Our Financial Accountant roles in Essex are all about keeping things running smoothly within the Professional Services sector. Michael Page is recruiting for a number of financial accountant positions across Essex. A successful Financial Accountant should have:.

Management Accountant – Lincolnshire – Up to £55,000. Chase & Holland are proud to be working with a fast-growing, family-run business in Lincoln to recruit a Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified CIMA/ACCA accountant or expe

Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant.

Our client, a market leading company, are currently recruiting an ambitious, commercial aware and proactive Financial/Management Accountant to support the Financial Controller in preparing monthly management information and other financial performance analytics. Liaise with auditors, external accoun

A privately held international investment organisation is seeking a recently qualified accountant to join its finance team in a broad and commercially focused role. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to develop their experience within a dynamic investment environmen