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    Financial Controller

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Lancashire, Penwortham
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Financial Controller into its finance leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the management accounts function, strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across the wider finance operation. The successful candidate will lead a high-quality, commercially focused finance function, delivering accurate and timely reporting, insightful business partnering and robust end-to-end financial processes. Key Responsibilities include: - Lead finance operations across management accounts, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and cash management. - Own and streamline the month end close process, ensuring accurate, timely and well controlled reporting across multiple entities. - Produce insightful consolidated monthly management accounts aligned to the needs of the wider business. - Drive working capital performance through effective cash flow forecasting, payment management, stock control and banking processes. - Develop a strong understanding of cost of sales and gross profit across the business, identifying opportunities for improvement. - Deliver detailed profitability reporting across sites, services and cost centres to support senior leadership decision-making. - Partner with departmental and operational leaders on budgets, forecasts and financial performance. - Provide clear and commercially focused P&L and cash flow analysis, identifying opportunities to improve profitability. - Strengthen the financial control environment through robust processes, reconciliations and governance. - Lead and deliver finance process improvements, including opportunities to automate and digitise processes and systems. - Manage, develop and motivate the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery. - Support senior finance leaders with ad-hoc analysis, projects and wider strategic initiatives. Essential experience: - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification, with significant post-qualification experience. - Strong technical accounting knowledge, including month-end close, financial reporting and financial controls. - Proven experience leading finance operations and driving process improvements within a fast-paced environment. - Experience managing and developing finance teams, with a focus on performance and service delivery. - A strong track record of business partnering with operational leaders and senior stakeholders. - Advanced Excel skills and strong experience with financial reporting tools. - Experience working with integrated finance/ERP systems. - Demonstrable experience improving, automating and digitising finance systems and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy and control. - A proactive, inquisitive and commercially focused approach, with the ability to turn financial information into meaningful business insight. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its development. The role offers significant scope to influence the finance function, improve processes and controls, and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive business performance. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

    Accounts Payable Assistant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Warrington, Woolston
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Accounts Payable Assistant Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing services business based close to Warrington to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established finance team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, while maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. - Coding invoices and posting them onto the purchase ledger. - Managing invoice approval workflows and ensuring timely authorisation. - Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies. - Preparing and processing supplier payment runs. - Resolving supplier queries and payment-related issues. - Maintaining accurate supplier account records and master data. - Assisting with employee expenses and company credit card administration. - Supporting month-end accounts payable processes. - Liaising with departments across the business to resolve invoice and payment queries. - Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures. - Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required. About You - Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role. - Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. - Confident using Excel and working with financial data. - Excellent organisational and time management skills. - Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. - Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities. - Able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy finance environment. Salary up to 29,000 depending on experience.

    Project Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Cheshire
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a high growth, PE backed business to appoint a Project Accountant. Having built an impressive track record through a combination of strategic acquisitions and sustained organic growth, the business is continuing to evolve and offers an exciting environment for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience and make a genuine impact. This role would suit an ACA or ACCA qualified, technically minded accountant who is looking to move away from a traditional, routine month-end-focused position and into a more varied, project-led and value adding role. The successful candidate will act as a finance "all-rounder" across the Group, providing support on a wide range of initiatives and helping to drive continuous improvement across finance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved, solving problems and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver practical improvements. The role will allow you to utilise your strong technical accounting knowledge within a growing Group environment, whilst gaining valuable exposure to acquisitions, integration, financial controls and wider business transformation projects. You will be a confident communicator and credible business partner, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels across Finance, Operations, IT, HR and the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities - Support the month-end reporting process and preparation of financial information for Board meetings. - Support the Group Financial Controller with the maintenance and enhancement of financial controls across the Group. - Standardise and develop Group wide processes, reporting and best practice, with a particular focus on the integration of newly acquired businesses. - Provide support across Group treasury activities, including payment approvals, corporate credit cards and expenses. - Support the Group Finance Manager with tax compliance and submissions, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, PSA and P11Ds. - Monitor divisional compliance with accounting standards and Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent standards and best practice are maintained across the business. - Support the implementation of new and updated accounting standards across the Group, working closely with stakeholders to ensure appropriate application and compliance. - Assist with a range of ad hoc finance and business improvement projects, including supporting potential acquisitions and integration activity. - Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting and ways of working across the Group. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed).

    Assistant Management Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Manchester
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore are working with an exciting business based in Salford to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant. The business is well established and going through a huge growth phase. This role will support with the production of the management accounts, reporting into the Finance Manager. You will look at KPI reporting and weekly forecasts, helping business leaders to make sound decisions and help improve overall performance. Salary and Benefits: Salary 32,000 - 35,000 DOE, study support, flexibility with start/finish time, 25 days holiday plus banks, on-site parking, pension, staff discounts. Your Role: - Prepare and produce management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, with variance analysis and commentary against budgets and forecasts. - Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. - Post journals, including accruals and prepayments, and review purchase invoice postings to confirm correct nominal coding. - Assist with quarterly VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with financial regulations. - Support year-end statutory accounts, audit requirements, and tax queries in collaboration with the Financial Controller and Finance Manager. - Contribute to the annual budgeting and financial planning process. - Analyse financial information to support business profitability, performance, and growth. - Produce reports and deliver data analysis as required by the business. - Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to the Financial Controller and Finance Manager. - Review accounting processes and practices, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance function. - Support finance-related projects and contribute to wider process improvement initiatives. What We Need From You: - AAT qualified and/or studying ACCA/CIMA. - Previous experience in a similar month-end focused role. - Experience with accounting systems and intermediate Excel sills. Sage 200 would be beneficial. - Multi-currency and stock experience would be beneficial. - Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. - Ambitious and looking to progress in the role. - Proactive, organised individual comfortable working to set deadlines. - Open and honest with good communication skills. - Ability to show initiative, add value and contribute to the team goals. For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore. INDFIN

    Finance Manager

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Merseyside, Thatto Heath
    Contract
    Competitive

    Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a well-established and successful 20m turnover business based in St Helens in the appointment of an Interim Finance Manager on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the business and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and effective management information throughout the contract. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide stability across the finance function whilst supporting the business with its reporting, forecasting and wider commercial requirements. The Role Key responsibilities will include: - Taking ownership of the month-end management accounts process - Producing accurate and timely monthly management information - Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls - Overseeing cash flow forecasting and working capital - Supporting budgeting and forecasting activity - Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to senior management - Overseeing the transactional finance function, including purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control - Managing and supporting the wider finance team - Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained - Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders - Supporting year-end and audit requirements where required - Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes and reporting - Providing hands-on support across the finance function as required About You We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller who can quickly establish themselves within an SME environment and make an immediate impact. Ideally, you will have: - Previous experience operating as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar - Strong management accounts and financial reporting experience - Excellent understanding of balance sheet control, cash flow and working capital - Experience managing and developing a finance team - Strong Excel and financial systems experience - A hands-on and proactive approach - The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced SME environment - Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders - Ideally, you will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although relevant experience will also be considered

    Finance Business Partner - Projects & Transformation

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Warrington, Kenyon
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a high growth, PE backed business to appoint a project focused Finance Business Partner. Having built an impressive track record through a combination of strategic acquisitions and sustained organic growth, the business is continuing to evolve and offers an exciting environment for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience and make a genuine impact. This role would suit an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant who is looking to move away from a traditional, routine month-end-focused position and into a more varied, project-led and value adding role. The successful candidate will act as a finance "all-rounder" across the Group, providing support on a wide range of initiatives and helping to drive continuous improvement across finance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved, solving problems and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver practical improvements. The role will allow you to utilise your strong technical accounting knowledge within a growing Group environment, whilst gaining valuable exposure to acquisitions, integration, financial controls and wider business transformation projects. You will be a confident communicator and credible business partner, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels across Finance, Operations, IT, HR and the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities - Support the month-end reporting process and preparation of financial information for Board meetings. - Support the Group Financial Controller with the maintenance and enhancement of financial controls across the Group. - Standardise and develop Group wide processes, reporting and best practice, with a particular focus on the integration of newly acquired businesses. - Provide support across Group treasury activities, including payment approvals, corporate credit cards and expenses. - Support the Group Finance Manager with tax compliance and submissions, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, PSA and P11Ds. - Monitor divisional compliance with accounting standards and Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent standards and best practice are maintained across the business. - Support the implementation of new and updated accounting standards across the Group, working closely with stakeholders to ensure appropriate application and compliance. - Assist with a range of ad hoc finance and business improvement projects, including supporting potential acquisitions and integration activity. - Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting and ways of working across the Group. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed).

    Credit Controller

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Cheshire, Stockport
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing business based in Stockport to recruit a Credit Controller. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking business in a role that is integral to the finance function and the overall success of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring sales are converted into cash efficiently by maintaining an accurate sales ledger, raising invoices, managing customer accounts and supporting cash flow forecasting. This position offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a collaborative finance team. This is a sole role, the business is really flexible around hybrid working and working hours. Location: Stockport + Hybrid & Flexibility Salary: 28,000 - 32000 Key responsibilities: - Generate accurate sales invoices from multiple operational systems. - Monitor and allocate incoming payments. - Manage customer accounts, credit limits and outstanding balances. - Support cash flow forecasting by tracking incoming receipts. - Chase overdue payments and build strong relationships with customers. - Resolve invoice queries and account discrepancies promptly. - Maintain accurate customer account information. - Produce regular sales ledger and performance reports. - Assist with rebate calculations, accruals and reconciliations. - Ensure billing activities are completed accurately and on time. - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls. Person specification: - A minimum of 2 years' experience within Credit Control or Sales Ledger. - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. - A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities. - A passion for continuous improvement and process efficiency.

    Interim Group Financial Controller

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, Horsforth
    Contract
    Competitive

    Interim Group Financial Controller Leeds area 500 - 600 per day DOE An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join a high-growth organisation in the Leeds area. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a critical role in strengthening the finance function and supporting the business through a period of significant change. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for enhancing financial controls, standardising processes, improving finance systems, delivering accurate and timely group reporting, and supporting the integration of newly acquired business units. Duties will include: - Leading the Group Finance function, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all financial reporting. - Designing the future group structure - Supporting a system implementation - Supporting acquisition integration - Developing consistent financial controls - Group reporting - Technical accounting - Manage the month-end and year-end close processes across the Group. We are looking for a technically strong finance leader, (likely ACA ACA qualified with a practice background), who has since built a successful career in senior finance roles within fast-paced, growing organisations. You will be a confident and engaging leader, capable of partnering closely with the CFO, leading teams through change, and ensuring both business-as-usual activities and ad-hoc projects are delivered to a high standard. If you're interested in finding out more about this exciting interim opportunity, please get in touch on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .

    Buyer

    Axon Moore

    Finance
    Hybrid
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    About the opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing online home retailer for a Buyer to join its Home Textiles team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Buyer to take ownership of product development and range building across bedding and filled bedding, helping to deliver on-trend, high-quality products at competitive prices. The successful candidate will work closely with Design, Merchandising, Ecommerce and Supply Chain, managing the journey from initial product concept through to launch. Key responsibilities Range Building & Product Development - Build commercially focused ranges balancing core, seasonal and new products. - Manage the product development process from initial concept through to launch. - Work closely with Design and senior buying colleagues throughout the development process. - Oversee and sign off samples, including lab dips, strike offs, red seals and gold seals. - Identify emerging trends, colours, fabrics and customer preferences and translate these into commercially viable products. - Review product quality and specifications throughout the sample process. Commercial & Financial - Deliver agreed sales, intake margin and achieved margin targets. - Negotiate cost prices, payment terms, MOQs and lead times with suppliers. - Analyse sales at category, option and SKU level. - Identify opportunities for repeats, extensions, promotions and product exits. - Contribute to promotional and markdown planning. - Prepare and present range reviews, trade updates and post-season analysis. Supplier Management & Supply Chain - Manage the critical path from design brief through to product launch. - Work with Far East factories and agents to ensure products are delivered on time and to agreed quality standards. - Develop strong supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities. - Work closely with Supply Chain on shipping, lead times and intake. - Proactively manage and resolve delays or issues. Customer, Market & Multichannel Trading - Maintain a strong understanding of the target customer and value home market. - Monitor competitors, pricing, ranges and product trends. - Work with Ecommerce to ensure products are accurately presented online. - Support marketplace and social commerce channels. - Brief and supply products for photography, campaigns and influencer activity. About you We're looking for an experienced Buyer with: - Around 3+ years' buying experience within an online or multichannel retailer. - Experience buying within Home, Seasonal, Soft Furnishings or a comparable fast-paced category. - Experience managing critical paths and delivering ranges to deadline. - Experience negotiating directly with suppliers on cost, terms and lead times. - Experience managing samples and product approvals through to bulk production. - Strong commercial awareness and confidence analysing sales and margin data. - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Confidence presenting ranges and commercial information. - Good Excel and IT skills. Desirable experience - Overseas sourcing and factory visits. - Textiles, bedding or soft furnishings. - Experience growing a product area from a standing start. - Strong knowledge of value home retailers and the wider home market. - Understanding of textile fabrics, constructions and performance characteristics. The successful candidate will be commercially driven, product passionate and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to be someone who enjoys spotting trends, challenging suppliers, managing detail and working collaboratively across Buying, Merchandising, Design, Ecommerce and Supply Chain. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing online retail business where you can have genuine ownership of your category and influence the product proposition. To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. INDBSO

    IT Systems & Projects Engineer

    Axon Moore

    Technology
    On-Site
    Merseyside, Newton-le-willows
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Warrington Up to 42,000 Office Based Are you an experienced IT professional who enjoys more than just fixing day-to-day IT issues? Our client is looking for an IT Systems & Projects Engineer to join their growing team in Warrington. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you'll play a key role in both supporting the day-to-day IT function and driving projects that improve systems, processes and the wider business. Working closely with the Group IT & Facilities Manager, you'll become a trusted member of the team, supporting users across multiple sites while taking ownership of IT projects, system improvements and new technology implementations. If you enjoy getting involved in everything from Microsoft 365 administration to rolling out new systems and improving business processes, this could be the role for you. The Role This is a broad, varied position where no two days are the same. You'll split your time between providing hands-on IT support and delivering projects that improve how the business operates. Key responsibilities include: - Providing 2nd and 3rd line IT support across the business. - Managing Microsoft 365 and Active Directory environments. - Supporting and maintaining business-critical systems including ERP, WMS and other web-based applications. - Working with external IT suppliers to resolve issues and deliver improvements. - Taking an active role in IT projects, including software implementations, upgrades, system migrations and process improvements. - Understanding how data flows between systems, troubleshooting issues and ensuring information remains accurate. - Supporting infrastructure, networking and cybersecurity initiatives. - Producing system documentation, testing new functionality and supporting successful project delivery. - Identifying opportunities to improve business processes through technology. - Supporting users across multiple sites and participating in an on-call rota when required. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a passion for improving systems and delivering projects. You'll likely have experience within an IT Support, Systems Administration or Infrastructure role and be looking to take the next step into a position with greater project ownership. You'll ideally have experience with: - Microsoft 365 and Active Directory administration. - Windows environments and IT infrastructure. - ERP, WMS or other business systems. - Working with third-party IT providers. - Supporting or leading IT projects such as software implementations, upgrades or migrations. - Process improvement and documenting IT procedures. - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with business data. - Troubleshooting across multiple systems and applications. Experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or another multi-site environment would be advantageous but isn't essential. We're looking for someone who is: - Naturally proactive and enjoys solving problems. - Comfortable working with stakeholders across all areas of the business. - Organised and able to manage multiple priorities. - Keen to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. - Confident taking ownership of projects as well as day-to-day IT support. - A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively. Why Join? - Up to 42,000 salary. - Join a growing business investing in its IT function. - A varied role combining hands-on technical support with exciting IT projects. - Exposure to software implementations, business systems and continuous improvement initiatives. - Opportunity to work closely with an experienced IT leader and continue developing your technical and project management skills. - Be part of a collaborative business where IT plays a key role in driving operational improvements. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical support with project delivery and genuinely make an impact across a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. INDBSO

    Management Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a rapidly growing business in Manchester city centre, to appoint a Management Accountant to the team. The business has grown consistently year on year and continues to scale rapidly. They are looking to build a finance team who will drive the business forward by delivering meaningful insight to help the wider business make better decisions and this role is a key part of that. You'll report to the Head of Finance, taking ownership of the month-end process whilst helping to build reporting, controls and systems to gear up for the next period of growth. This role offers a genuine opportunity to grow into a future Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner position as the business continues to expand. Salary & Benefits 45-55k DOE, hybrid working 3 days in the office, early finish Fridays, central Manchester location, 2 weeks Christmas close down, Medicash, Pension, 24 days holiday plus banks. Key Responsibilities - Own the month-end close process, preparing accurate monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting. - Ensure accurate revenue recognition, review COGS, manufacturing margins, inventory movements and project profitability to support reliable financial reporting. - Produce insightful financial analysis and reporting on business performance, revenue streams, sales, margins and operational trends to support decision-making. - Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Consultancy and Operations teams to improve financial visibility and provide commercial insight into projects and business performance. - Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning through robust analysis and performance monitoring. - Manage cash flow forecasting, daily cash reporting, supplier payment proposals and treasury activities while monitoring key working capital metrics. - Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP and GRNI reconciliations, investigate stock variances and strengthen inventory controls and costing accuracy. - Lead finance compliance activities, including VAT returns, payroll support, year-end audit, statutory reporting and R&D tax claim preparation. - Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, controls and reporting to support scalability and business growth. - Support, coach and develop junior finance team members while working closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial understanding across the wider business. Essential Requirements - Nearly or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA - 3+ experience preparing monthly management accounts in an SME sized business - Experience working within a manufacturing or project-based environment. - Excellent Excel skills and use of Power BI would be beneficial. - Proactive, accountable and comfortable taking ownership from start to finish. - Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability - building relationships with non-finance stakeholders. - Naturally curious with strong attention to detail. For more information, contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore. INDFIN

    E-commerce Development & Support Specialist

    Axon Moore

    Technology
    Hybrid
    Cheshire, Stockton Heath
    Permanent
    Competitive

    The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced E-commerce Development & Support Specialist to join a successful and growing UK business operating across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both technical support and development, ensuring e-commerce platforms and digital systems perform reliably while driving continuous improvement. You'll play a key role in supporting websites, customer portals and integrated business systems, helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience and supporting the organisation's digital growth strategy. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external technology partners and suppliers, you'll help develop innovative digital solutions that improve efficiency, enhance customer journeys and support commercial success. Key Responsibilities As the E-commerce Development & Support Specialist, you will: - Provide support for e-commerce platforms, websites, customer portals and integrated systems. - Investigate and resolve issues relating to websites, online orders, payments, customer accounts and system integrations. - Maintain website configurations, product data, digital content and platform settings. - Support integrations with ERP, CRM, payment gateways, logistics providers and other third-party applications. - Coordinate software releases, testing, upgrades and deployments. - Monitor platform performance, identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements. - Ensure systems remain secure, compliant with GDPR and aligned with company governance standards. - Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver new functionality and continuous system improvements. - Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement. About You We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering high-quality digital solutions. You'll ideally have: - Experience supporting and developing e-commerce platforms. - Experience maintaining business-critical systems and applications. - Strong web development knowledge, including web-based applications and integrations. - A good understanding of online retail or digital commerce processes. - Knowledge of SQL and relational databases. - Experience working with APIs, system integrations and data exchange. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. - Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into practical technical solutions. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks through to successful completion. Desirable Experience The following experience would be advantageous: - Working within wholesale, distribution, manufacturing or multi-site organisations. - Power BI, SQL Reporting Services or other business intelligence tools. - Agile delivery methodologies. - Digital transformation, acquisitions or business change programmes. What You'll Bring You'll be someone who: - Enjoys solving complex technical challenges. - Takes pride in delivering excellent customer and user support. - Is organised, self-motivated and able to work independently. - Continuously looks for opportunities to improve systems and processes. - Builds strong working relationships across all levels of the business. - Thrives in a collaborative environment while taking ownership of your work. INDBSO

    Financial Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Bradford
    Permanent
    Competitive

    I'm currently partnering with a well-established FMCG business in Bradford that is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing organisation where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the wider finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for statutory and financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is a varied role offering excellent exposure across the business and genuine opportunities for career progression. Key responsibilities: - Preparing monthly financial accounts and supporting month-end reporting - Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring ledger accuracy - Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes - Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting - Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies - Assisting with tax, VAT, and regulatory reporting requirements - Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting - Business partnering with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight and support About you: - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience - Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or Assistant Financial Accountant role - Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent attention to detail - Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or a fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a thriving FMCG business. If you're looking for a varied role where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to progress professionally, I'd be keen to speak with you. INDFIN

    Finance Manager

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    I'm currently partnering with a well-established financial services business that is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and ambitious organisation where you'll play a key role in driving financial performance, enhancing reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day financial management function, delivering accurate financial reporting, commercial insight, and partnering with key stakeholders to support business growth. This is a broad and varied role offering genuine influence, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. Key responsibilities: - Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, supported by meaningful analysis and commentary - Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning processes - Producing detailed financial and commercial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and presenting findings to senior stakeholders - Business partnering with department heads and senior management to support commercial decision-making, improve financial performance, and drive profitability - Managing cash flow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and working capital - Supporting financial planning, investment appraisals, and business case preparation for strategic initiatives - Ensuring robust financial controls are maintained while supporting regulatory and compliance requirements - Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors where required - Supporting, developing, and mentoring members of the finance team - Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes, reporting, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy About you: - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified - Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant, or an experienced Management Accountant looking to step into a Finance Manager position - Background within financial services, banking, insurance, wealth management, or another regulated environment would be advantageous - Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders across the business - Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to progress their career within a thriving financial services business. If you're looking for a commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership, I'd be keen to speak with you. INDFIN

    Management Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Wakefield
    Permanent
    Competitive

    I'm currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Wakefield that is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and contributing to the continued success of the business. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and providing financial insight to operational teams. This is a varied, commercially focused role offering excellent exposure across the business and genuine opportunities for career development. Key responsibilities: - Preparing monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary - Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning - Monitoring production costs, inventory, margins, and operational KPIs - Producing variance analysis and identifying trends and opportunities - Business partnering with operational managers to improve performance and control costs - Supporting cash flow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting - Assisting with stock reporting, financial controls, and process improvements About you: - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience - Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role - Strong analytical and communication skills with a commercial mindset - Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a thriving manufacturing business. If you're looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact, I'd be keen to speak with you.

    Application Development & Support Manager

    Axon Moore

    Technology
    Hybrid
    Cheshire, Stockton Heath
    Permanent
    Competitive

    About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established, multi-site UK organisation that is investing heavily in its Business Systems function. As part of its continued growth and digital transformation, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Business Systems Application Development & Support Manager to lead the support, development and continuous improvement of its ERP platform and associated business applications. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Systems professional who combines strong technical knowledge with people leadership and stakeholder management. You'll play a key role in ensuring business-critical systems remain reliable, secure and fit for purpose while driving continuous improvement across the organisation. The Role Reporting into the Head of Business Systems, you'll lead an established Application Development & Support team, working closely with operational departments, senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers to deliver enhancements, optimise business processes and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives. You'll oversee ERP support and development activities, manage application integrations, contribute to business change projects and help shape the future direction of the organisation's business systems landscape. Key Responsibilities - Lead, mentor and develop the Application Development & Support team. - Manage workloads, priorities and resource planning across the team. - Oversee the support, configuration and continuous improvement of the ERP platform and associated business applications. - Manage application enhancements from requirements gathering through to testing, deployment and post-implementation support. - Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions. - Support ERP upgrades, deployments, integrations and data migration activities. - Configure ERP modules, workflows, dashboards and business rules. - Maintain system integrity, security, permissions and master data. - Produce functional specifications and technical documentation. - Monitor system performance and produce management reporting. - Identify opportunities to improve business processes, automation and operational efficiency. - Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and third-party suppliers. - Ensure compliance with GDPR, governance and security standards. - Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to support future business improvements. About You You'll have previous experience leading Business Systems or ERP application support teams within a complex business environment and be comfortable balancing operational support with project delivery and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have experience with: - Supporting and developing ERP or enterprise business systems. - Leading and developing technical application support or development teams. - SQL and relational databases. - APIs, integrations and data exchange technologies. - Power BI, SQL Reporting or other reporting solutions. - Business process analysis and systems improvement. - Managing third-party software vendors and implementation partners. - Working across finance, purchasing, stock, logistics and operational business functions. - Agile or modern project delivery methodologies. Experience within wholesale, distribution, manufacturing or other multi-site environments would be highly advantageous. What's in it for You? - Join a business committed to investing in technology and digital transformation. - Lead a skilled and collaborative Business Systems team. - Play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise applications. - Work on ERP enhancements, integrations and strategic business projects. - Hybrid working with flexibility around project requirements. - Excellent opportunity to make a real impact across a growing organisation. If you're an experienced Business Systems or ERP Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

    Interim Finance Director

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Castleford
    Contract
    Competitive

    Axon Moore are supporting a well-established education organisation in the appointment of an Interim Finance Director. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic financial leadership, ensure robust financial management, and oversee key operational functions across the organisation. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: - Leading the strategic and day-to-day financial management of the organisation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements - Preparing annual budgets, long-term financial forecasts and monthly management accounts to support effective decision making - Producing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, funding agreements and governance frameworks - Providing financial advice and business partnering support to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors, including presenting at Finance & Risk Committee and Board meetings - Leading and developing the Finance Team, ensuring effective financial controls, payroll oversight and efficient financial operations - Managing procurement, contract management and value for money across key supplier relationships, including outsourced service contracts - Leading the organisation's internal scrutiny programme, risk management processes and financial governance framework The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following: - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience - Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting, budgeting and financial planning - Experience operating within a regulated environment, ideally within education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations - Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop teams and influence senior stakeholders, Governors or Trustees - Excellent communication and business partnering skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to a non-financial audience This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led organisation in a highly visible leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and make a meaningful impact across the wider business. If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP. INDFIN

    Senior Group Finance Manager (Interim)

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Yorkshire, Castleford
    Contract
    Competitive

    Axon Moore are supporting a large international business based in West Yorkshire in the appointment of a Senior Group Finance Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Group Finance function, supporting senior leadership in delivering high-quality financial reporting, driving process improvements and ensuring robust financial governance across a complex international business. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: - Delivery and execution of accurate Group consolidated financial and management reporting on a monthly basis - Leading the annual Group budgeting process, including consolidation, analysis and reporting - Managing Group statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS and supporting the external audit process - Overseeing financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance for Head Office holding companies - Supporting the implementation and development of financial reporting systems and driving reporting process improvements - Business partnering with finance teams across multiple international entities, providing insight and challenge on business performance - Managing and developing a small Group Finance team, supporting performance and professional development - Producing insightful financial analysis and commentary to support executive decision-making - Supporting ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following: - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of Group consolidations and IFRS reporting - Previous experience within a Group Finance function in a complex international organisation - Proven people management skills with the ability to develop and mentor team members - Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills, with the confidence to communicate across multiple functions and international locations - A proactive approach with the ability to identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and processes This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business in a highly visible role, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence the continued development of the Group Finance function. If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP. INDFIN

    FP&A Analyst

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Warrington, Kenyon
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit an FP&A Analyst as part of its ongoing expansion. With an impressive history of strategic acquisitions alongside consistent organic growth, the business has established itself as a market leader. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, ambitious organisation where the finance function is central to supporting commercial decision making and future growth. The role is ideally suited to a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will have prior FP&A experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to develop and maintain robust financial models. You will be analytical, proactive, and confident in turning complex financial data into meaningful business insights. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare consolidated budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and strategic decision-making. - Develop, enhance, and maintain robust, flexible Excel-based financial models. - Deliver insightful financial analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and performance drivers to support senior leadership decision-making. - Produce and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting to monitor business performance. - Partner closely with divisional finance, business development, and operational teams to understand commercial drivers and their financial impact. - Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess business risks and opportunities. - Model cash flow forecasts and analyse working capital movements. - Identify and implement improvements to FP&A processes, leveraging automation and best practice to increase efficiency. - Support investor reporting requirements through the preparation of accurate and timely financial information. - Assist in the ongoing development of the financial consolidation system, creating new reports and enhancing reporting capabilities. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

    Billing Administrator

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Yorkshire, Batley
    Temporary
    Competitive

    Are you an experienced Billing Administrator looking for your next challenge? We're working with a well-established and growing business in Castleford to recruit a Billing Administrator on a temporary, rolling contract basis. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role sitting within a centralised finance function, and with genuine scope to become a permanent position for the right person. The Role You'll play a key part in consolidating billing across the group, working across 15+ entities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing. With up to 500 invoices per day flowing through the team, this is a role that demands sharp attention to detail and the ability to work at real pace. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Consolidating and processing billings across 15+ group entities - Managing high volumes of invoices, up to 500 per day - Using Sage and Excel to maintain accuracy and efficiency - Working collaboratively within a centralised finance team - Supporting process improvement initiatives as the business continues to grow What We're Looking For - Previous billing experience, this is essential - Confident working with Sage accounting software - Strong Excel skills and comfortable handling large volumes of data - Able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment - A proactive approach with an interest in improving processes - Experience across multi-entity or group finance environments is a bonus What's on Offer - Temporary rolling contract with an immediate start - Hybrid working - Free on-site parking - A supportive, collaborative centralised finance team - Real potential for the role to become permanent INDFIN

    PQ Management Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Harrogate
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Management Accountant Harrogate Hybrid 40,000 + Study Support + Excellent Benefits Axon Moore is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, private equity-backed business based in Harrogate. Following significant growth through both acquisition and organic expansion, the finance team is continuing to evolve, creating an exciting opportunity for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join the business. This is an ideal role for someone looking to broaden their experience in a commercially focused environment, gaining exposure across group reporting, business partnering and finance transformation. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the management accounts for a number of entities while supporting wider group reporting, budgeting and continuous improvement projects. This is a broad role offering excellent exposure and genuine career progression. Key responsibilities: - Producing monthly management accounts for multiple entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations. - Delivering meaningful variance analysis and performance commentary. - Supporting the production of consolidated group reporting and board reporting packs. - Business partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight and challenge. - Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis. - Preparing VAT returns, intercompany reconciliations and bank reconciliations. - Supporting cash flow forecasting, year-end audit and financial compliance. - Reviewing and improving finance processes and internal controls - Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses. We're looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive and keen to continue developing their finance career. You will ideally have: - Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA. - Experience preparing monthly management accounts. - Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Look-ups and working with large data sets. - Experience working within an ERP system. - Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work closely with non-finance stakeholders. - A naturally inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail and a drive to improve processes. Salary and benefits: - Salary of 35,000 - 40,000 , depending on experience. - Full study support, including professional fees, study materials and study leave. - Private medical insurance. - Company pension. - 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. - Additional employee benefits including lifestyle discounts and well-being perks. - Genuine opportunities for progression within a business experiencing sustained growth and investment. INDFIN

    Compliance Manager

    Axon Moore

    Legal
    On-Site
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Compliance Manager to lead regulatory compliance across the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible role with regular interaction across the senior leadership team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the business operates in line with key regulatory frameworks while providing pragmatic, commercial advice that supports business growth and protects customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to take ownership of a broad compliance agenda within a dynamic consumer-focused organisation. Key Responsibilities - Lead the organisation's regulatory compliance framework. - Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and PECR. - Oversee compliance with the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). - Provide guidance on ASA/CAP advertising standards. - Develop and maintain fraud prevention controls and governance. - Own the organisation's privacy framework, policies and procedures. - Manage Subject Access Requests, data breaches and law enforcement requests. - Advise stakeholders on privacy, consumer protection and regulatory risk. - Support customer complaints and regulatory investigations. - Build strong relationships with regulators including the ICO, Trading Standards and the ASA. - Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Customer Services, IT, HR, Legal and Finance to embed compliance across the organisation. About You You'll be a commercially minded compliance professional with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based advice. You'll have: - A minimum of five years' experience within a regulatory compliance role. - Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and PECR. - Experience of consumer protection legislation, including the DMCCA. - Knowledge of ASA/CAP advertising regulations. - Experience working directly with regulatory bodies. - Understanding of fraud prevention and risk management frameworks. - Experience managing regulatory investigations, complaints and high-risk issues. - The ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial objectives. Desirable: - Experience within a consumer-facing organisation. - A professional compliance, legal or privacy qualification (ICA, CIPP/E or equivalent). What's on Offer - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) - A high-profile role with real influence across the business - The opportunity to shape and develop the compliance function - A collaborative leadership team and a commercially focused environment If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while working closely with senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you. INDBSO

    Purchase Ledger

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Manchester, Stretford
    Temporary
    Competitive

    PLEASE NOTE: Candidates MUST have experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central . We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join our client on an urgent temporary basis. This role has been created to support the finance team in the lead-up to year end, specifically to assist with a significant backlog of supplier invoices. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is immediately available and can quickly integrate into a fast-paced finance environment. Hybrid working is avaliable, currently the role will be 2 days a week in the office, but this can be discussed for the right candidate if you live further afield, and the client is willing to be highly flexible. Main duties: - Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. - Managing invoice backlogs and ensuring timely completion ahead of year-end deadlines. - Matching purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices. - Resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries. - Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve outstanding issues. - Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts payable and administrative tasks. Candidate specification: - Proven and recent Accounts Payable experience. - Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes. - Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. - Ability to process a high volume of invoices with excellent attention to detail. - Strong organisational and time-management skills. - Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. - Immediately available to start at short notice INDFIN

    Graduate Accounts Assistant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Manchester, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious business based in Manchester city centre to recruit a Graduate Accounts Assistant. This is a newly created position, offering an excellent opportunity for a 2025 or 2026 Accountancy & Finance graduate looking to begin their career within a supportive and fast-paced finance team. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands-on experience, develop their technical accounting skills, and grow alongside an exciting business. Location: Central Manchester + Hybrid Salary: 25,000 - 26,000 + Study Support (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) The Role As a Graduate Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks while receiving ongoing training and mentorship. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong foundation in finance and progress your career within a business that values development. This role offers lots of mentorship and exposure along the way. We're looking for someone with the right attitude and personality as much as the right qualifications. - A 2025 or 2026 degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related subject. - Placement year or initial experience is ideal although not essential - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - A confident, friendly, and outgoing approach. - A genuine desire to learn and develop within finance. - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. - Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel. - A proactive and positive mindset with the ability to work collaboratively. What's on Offer? - A supportive, close-knit finance team offering guidance, mentoring, and training. - Excellent opportunities for career development within a growing business. - A positive, collaborative, and sociable company culture. - Hybrid working. - Study Support (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - - Modern offices in Manchester city centre. - Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an ambitious graduate looking to take the first step in your finance career within a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. INDFIN

    Finance Manager

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Lancashire
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Axon Moore is delighted to be exclusively partnering with an innovative, ambitious, and fast-growing business to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with an entrepreneurial outlook, a proactive, hands-on approach, and strong attention to detail. With plans to triple in size over the next four years through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, there has never been a more exciting time to join the business. Working closely with an experienced and highly regarded Finance Director, you will benefit from excellent mentorship while also gaining direct exposure to the CEO/Founder and senior leadership team. This role offers genuine influence within the business and the opportunity to play a key part in its continued growth and success. Key Responsibilities include: - Oversee and strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and core finance processes. - Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts, liquidity planning, and balance sheet reconciliations. - Lead cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and treasury management across the business. - Maintain and enhance financial controls relating to cash movements, payments, and transactions. - Support the production of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities. - Lead, develop, and mentor a small finance team. - Be the finance point of contact for external stakeholders including banks, payment providers ect - Oversee trust accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate governance. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial systems, processes, and operational efficiencies. - Support year-end reporting, audit activities, and regulatory compliance requirements. - Partner closely with the Finance Director on strategic projects as the business continues to expand through both organic growth and acquisitions. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a senior finance position and be confident taking ownership of core financial responsibilities within a growing organisation. Experience of implementing and improving financial processes, controls, and systems will be highly advantageous, as will the ability to support the business through its next phase of expansion. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN

    Finance Business Partner

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Yorkshire, Huddersfield
    Permanent
    Competitive

    I'm working with a growing Retail & Distribution eCommerce business based in Huddersfield that is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to join its commercial finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation where you'll work closely with operational leaders, providing financial insight that supports business performance and strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible role, offering the chance to influence senior stakeholders, improve profitability, and play a key part in driving the continued success of the business. Key responsibilities will include: - Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational and departmental managers, providing financial insight, support, and constructive challenge - Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance analysis with clear recommendations to improve performance - Monitoring financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across the business - Working closely with budget holders to ensure financial targets, budgets, and forecasts are achieved - Turning financial data into meaningful commercial insights that support better business decisions - Reviewing business cases and challenging assumptions to ensure commercial decisions deliver value - Partnering with operational teams to identify opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve profit margins - Supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning process, ensuring financial plans align with business objectives - Identifying financial risks and opportunities early, working with stakeholders to develop practical solutions and action plans - Producing meaningful reporting and analysis to support strategic initiatives and continuous business improvement - Driving improvements in financial reporting, processes, and business performance through better use of data and systems The client is looking for: - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant, or someone nearing qualification - Previous experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Management Accounting within a fast-paced environment - Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business - Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the confidence to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders - Experience within Retail, Distribution, eCommerce, FMCG, or another commercially focused environment would be highly advantageous - Strong Excel skills, with experience using reporting and BI tools beneficial This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to join a growing eCommerce business where you'll have genuine influence, work closely with senior stakeholders, and help shape the financial performance of the organisation while continuing to develop your career. INDFIN

    Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    I'm working with a well-established Financial Services organisation based in Leeds that is looking to appoint a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join its high-performing finance team. This is a key role within the business, focused on delivering commercial insight, financial analysis, and strategic support to help drive business performance and inform key decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take on a highly commercial role, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: - Delivering insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making across the business - Leading the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, providing meaningful analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders - Producing and enhancing management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to deliver clear visibility of business performance - Conducting detailed financial and commercial analysis, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers - Business partnering with senior leaders across multiple functions, providing challenge, support, and commercial insight to improve profitability and performance - Supporting strategic projects through financial modelling, investment appraisals, business cases, and scenario analysis - Monitoring financial performance against budget and forecast, delivering robust variance analysis with clear recommendations - Driving continuous improvement across reporting, forecasting, and planning processes through automation, systems development, and process optimisation The client is looking for: - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant (or finalist nearing qualification) - Previous experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or a commercially focused analytical finance role - Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate clear commercial insights - Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge senior decision-makers - Advanced Excel skills and experience working with reporting tools such as Power BI would be advantageous If you're a commercially focused finance professional looking to take the next step in your career within a successful Financial Services organisation, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a business where you'll have genuine influence, broad exposure, and the chance to make a measurable impact. INDFIN

    Senior Management Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Permanent
    Competitive

    I'm currently partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Leeds that is looking to recruit a Senior Management Accountant to join its senior finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where you'll play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic business decisions. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the business, providing high-quality financial reporting, commercial insight, and business partnering across operations. This is a varied role that offers genuine influence, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to contribute to ongoing business growth and process improvement. Key responsibilities: - Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts with insightful commentary - Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes - Monitoring manufacturing performance, including production costs, inventory, margins, and key operational KPIs - Producing detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and presenting findings to senior management - Business partnering with operational and departmental managers to drive performance, improve profitability, and support cost control initiatives - Managing cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet reconciliations - Supporting capital expenditure planning, investment appraisals, and business case preparation - Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures - Supporting the development and mentoring of junior members of the finance team - Identifying and implementing continuous improvements across finance processes, reporting, and systems About you: - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified - Previous experience as a Senior Management Accountant , Management Accountant, or a proven Management Accountant ready to step into a more senior position - Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business - Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills - Manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a thriving manufacturing business. If you're looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact while progressing your career in a senior accounting role, I'd be keen to speak with you.

    Assistant Management Accountant

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Warrington, Woolston
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Assistant Accountant Warrington Up to 35,000 + Study Support Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a large, market-leading organisation to recruit an Assistant Accountant for its UK Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a fast-paced, high-growth business. The role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, treasury, reporting, reconciliations, governance, and month-end activities, making it an ideal position for someone studying towards their CIMA or ACCA qualification. The Role Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will provide vital support to the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and assisting with a variety of month-end and treasury-related activities. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Support - Compile and process weekly and monthly payroll journals, including associated burden postings. - Provide support across month-end close activities. - Manage internal hire postings. - Prepare and post cost recharges and commercial journals. - Manage and respond to the project finance inbox. - Process and reconcile intercompany recharges and invoicing. - Support cost centre and overhead reviews. Cash & Banking - Process and reconcile daily banking transactions. - Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations. - Assist with cashflow monitoring and reporting. - Resolve banking queries in collaboration with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams. - Contribute to group cash reporting processes and month-end reporting submissions. VAT & Treasury - Assist with monthly and quarterly VAT return preparation. - Manage treasury-related queries and governance checks, including verification of new vendor and bank detail requests. - Raise cash transfer requests relating to payroll funding requirements. Governance & Financial Reporting - Support internal and external audit processes. - Complete balance sheet reconciliations. - Prepare intercompany reconciliations. - Produce aged debtors and creditors reporting. - Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls. - Provide wider support to finance colleagues as required. - Assist with Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting submissions. - Support group reporting requirements. - Assist with business integration and finance transformation activities. About You We are keen to speak with candidates who possess: - Previous experience within an accounts or finance support role. - Strong Excel skills. - Experience using ERP systems, with Business Central considered advantageous. - Excellent numerical and analytical skills. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Personal Attributes - Highly organised and dependable. - Eager to learn and develop professionally. - Proactive in identifying and resolving issues. - A strong team player who enjoys working across departments. - Positive, professional and adaptable in approach. What's on Offer - Salary of up to 35,000. - Full study support towards CIMA or ACCA qualifications. - Exposure to a large and dynamic organisation with significant market presence. - Broad finance experience across multiple disciplines. - Genuine career progression opportunities within a supportive finance team. - A collaborative and development-focused working environment. If you're looking to take the next step in your finance career and gain exposure to a varied and commercially focused finance role, we'd love to hear from you. INDFIN

    Purchase Ledger

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    On-Site
    Yorkshire
    Permanent
    Competitive

    Purchase Ledger East Leeds on-site 26,000 to 28,000 plus bonus Are you looking to kick-start your career in finance with a business that genuinely invests in your development? Whether you're already working in a junior finance role or have gained some accounts administration experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you'll receive full training, professional development, and study support to build a long-term career. As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be joining a modern, growing business with fantastic offices, a collaborative team culture, regular social events, and a company that is passionate about helping people progress. Working as part of a friendly finance team, you'll receive full support while developing your skills across all aspects of the purchase ledger function, including: - Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently - Matching, batching and coding invoices - Reconciling supplier statements - Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments - Assisting with payment runs - Supporting month-end processes - Helping to improve finance processes as your experience develops We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and build a career within finance. You may already have experience in a junior finance, accounts assistant, accounts administrator or purchase ledger position, or be looking to take your first step into a specialist accounts payable role. You'll ideally have: - Some previous finance or accounts administration experience - Excellent attention to detail - Strong communication and organisational skills - A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn - Ambition to develop a long-term career within finance Salary and benefits: - Salary of 26,000 - 28,000 - Full AAT study support or support towards a professional Accounts Payable qualification - Annual bonus - Modern offices based in East Leeds - Regular social events and a great team culture - Genuine career progression opportunities - Ongoing training and development

    Credit Controller Manager

    Axon Moore

    Accounting
    Hybrid
    Leeds, City
    Contract
    Competitive

    The Credit Control Manager will be responsible for managing the consolidated debt ledger for the company, developing strategy for driving forward debt collection, and implementing continuous improvements around systems and processes. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) - Responsible for a team of credit controllers working across multiple ledgers, including both domestic and international accounts - Agreeing targets with the team on a monthly basis and supporting them to deliver - Responsible for a multi-million pound/dollar debt book - Proactive, driving continuous improvement and credit control strategy - Credit check all new business and generate the ERP account - Proactively chase all debts via telephone and email - Issue statements - Complex query resolution - Maintain detailed and accurate notes on the Credit Control system - Post all cash to the sales ledger and accurately allocate on a daily basis - Account reconciliations - Regular reporting to senior finance leadership EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES: - Significant credit control experience, dealing with major accounts - Previous management experience desirable, but not essential - Ability to take responsibility and ownership for the department and its deadlines - Good communication skills and attention to detail - Confident, with strong analytical skill Finance: INDFIN BOPS: INDBSO