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Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in the Plymouth area with the recruitment of an experienced Credit Controller . This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team in a role focused on maximising cash collection, reducing aged debt, and ensuring robust credit management processes are maintained across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing outstanding balances, supporting customers with payment arrangements, and providing insightful reporting to aid financial decision-making. The Role As Credit Controller, your primary responsibility will be to ensure outstanding debt is managed effectively whilst maintaining positive customer relationships. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to minimise bad debt exposure and improve collection performance. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the full credit control process and driving compliance with credit management policies and procedures. - Monitoring debtor accounts and proactively pursuing overdue payments. - Analysing aged debt and implementing appropriate recovery actions. - Negotiating payment arrangements and plans with customers. - Managing relationships with external debt recovery and tracing agencies. - Recommending and implementing effective debt recovery strategies. - Supporting the calculation of bad debt provisions and year-end debt reviews. - Producing regular reports and KPI information relating to collections performance and outstanding debt. - Maintaining accurate records of customer accounts, recovery actions and write-offs. - Liaising with internal departments to resolve billing queries and facilitate prompt payment. - Supporting income processing and cash allocation activities where required. - Identifying opportunities to improve credit management processes and procedures. About You The successful candidate will possess: - Previous experience in a credit control and/or debt recovery position. - Experience working within a finance function. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information. - Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. - Experience dealing with challenging conversations and difficult customers. - Strong understanding of credit control procedures and debt recovery legislation. - Demonstrable ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel. - High levels of initiative, resilience and problem-solving capability. - Excellent customer service and relationship management skills. Desirable experience includes: - Experience using financial KPIs to drive performance improvements. - Knowledge of workflow optimisation and process improvement methodologies. - Experience handling confidential and sensitive financial information. What's on Offer - Opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation. - Varied and autonomous role within a supportive finance team. - Excellent working environment and career development opportunities. - Competitive salary and benefits package. Apply Today If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. For further information please contact: Matt Jones Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Accounts Assistant Location: ExeterDepartment: FinanceSalary: £28,000Working hours: Full-time. Hybrid working. We are supporting a client in Exeter with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team during a period of operational change, offering varied exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Master Data. This role would suit a candidate looking for an entry-level role. About the Role This role offers broad financial administration experience, with responsibilities rotating in line with business needs. Initially, the focus will be supporting the wider finance team to ensure accurate processing of Accounts Payable activity, including correct coding, invoice matching, and handling supplier queries across multiple international entities. Key Responsibilities - Posting purchase ledger invoices - Matching invoices to purchase orders - Resolving supplier queries promptly and professionally - Supporting weekly payment runs - Assisting the Accounts Receivable team with posting bank transactions - Providing project and cross-functional support as required What We're Looking For - Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or a general finance support role (1 year) - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to manage queries professionally and efficiently - A proactive attitude with the willingness to learn new systems and processes - Ability to reliably commute to Exeter is a must How to apply: This role is available as soon as the right candidate is found so do not delay. There is plenty of free parking and good access to public transport. The hours are full time only. For more information please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment: . Alternatively apply with a full and relevant CV. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Financial Controller Location: Blackpool Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Employment Type: Permanent About the Role Butler Rose are exclusively working with our client to recruit an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join their growing business. This is a hands-on senior finance role with responsibility across financial control, management reporting, cash flow, working capital, payroll and the financial management of international purchasing and import activity. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function and supporting the wider business with accurate financial information, commercial insight and effective financial controls. The ideal candidate will be commercially focused, highly organised and comfortable operating in a fast-paced trading environment where accuracy, strong financial controls and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. Experience within a business importing products from overseas, particularly from Asian and other international markets, would be highly advantageous. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting - Take ownership of the day-to-day financial control of the business. - Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports. - Ensure month-end processes are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. - Monitor budgets, margins, expenditure and overall financial performance. - Provide clear financial analysis and insight to senior management. - Identify financial risks, discrepancies and opportunities for improvement. - Maintain robust accounting procedures and financial controls. - Support senior management with commercially relevant financial information and analysis. Cash Flow & Working Capital - Prepare and maintain accurate short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts. - Monitor daily and weekly cash positions and future funding requirements. - Manage and optimise working capital across stock, debtors and creditors. - Monitor supplier payments and customer receipts. - Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and liquidity. - Provide regular cash flow and working capital reporting to senior management. International Purchasing & Import Finance - Oversee the financial aspects of international purchasing and import activity. - Calculate and monitor accurate landed costs, including purchase prices, freight, insurance, duties, customs charges, transport and associated costs. - Ensure landed costs are correctly reflected in product margins and management accounts. - Reconcile supplier invoices, shipping documentation and import-related costs. - Work closely with purchasing, logistics and senior management to ensure accurate product costing. - Monitor overseas supplier balances and international payment commitments. Payroll & Financial Administration - Oversee and/or process monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. - Maintain accurate payroll records, deductions, pension contributions and statutory requirements. - Liaise with external accountants, auditors, banks and professional advisers as required. - Monitor VAT, tax and other financial obligations and ensure deadlines are met. About You We are looking for a commercially focused and hands-on finance professional who is confident taking ownership of a finance function and working closely with senior management. You will ideally have: - Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role. - Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial reports. - Excellent knowledge of cash flow forecasting and working capital management. - Experience within an importing, trading or international purchasing environment. - Understanding of landed costs and international supplier payments. - Payroll experience. - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial/accounting systems. - Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy. - The ability to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines. - Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to turn financial information into practical business decisions. - The confidence to challenge figures, processes and decisions where appropriate. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with directors and senior management. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing business and play a key role in strengthening financial control, improving working capital management and supporting commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will have genuine ownership of the finance function and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the business continues to grow. To apply: Please submit your CV for consideration. Further details regarding the business and role will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Purchase Ledger Location: Chester Salary: Up to £32,000 Job Type: Permanent About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing financial services business as a Purchase Ledger Administrator. This is a key role within the Finance team, offering a varied workload with responsibility for the day-to-day purchase ledger and employee expenses processes, alongside wider finance support. The Role Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider business, you will take ownership of the purchase ledger process while supporting a range of day-to-day and month-end finance activities. Key Responsibilities - Processing and accurately coding purchase invoices - Coordinating the weekly supplier payment run - Processing employee expenses and ensuring compliance with company policy - Managing company credit cards - Handling daily banking transactions and maintaining the cash book - Managing cost centres and providing reporting as required - Resolving purchase ledger and expenses queries - Processing payments, transfers and refunds - Supporting month-end activities, including accruals - Providing cover and support across other areas of the Finance team - Working closely with the Finance Manager and key stakeholders across the business - Taking ownership of the purchase ledger process within the finance system - Identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement - Supporting and training an Accounts Assistant About You We're looking for someone with experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or a similar finance environment, who is organised, detail-focused and keen to take ownership of their work. You'll ideally have: - Experience working with financial systems and Excel - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Excellent organisation and time management skills - The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - A logical and analytical approach to resolving queries - The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure - A proactive approach with a genuine interest in improving processes What's on Offer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing business in a role offering responsibility, variety and genuine scope to develop your finance systems and process improvement experience. Benefits include: - 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - 4% pension contribution - Bupa Private Health - Medicare Cash Plan - Plus additional benefits If you're looking for your next opportunity within Finance and would like to join a business where you can take ownership and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Finance Assistant / Credit Controller Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £28,000-£29,500 per year We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance Assistant / Credit Controller to join a small, friendly finance team based in Kidlington. This is a great opportunity if you have finance experience and want to build a career in credit control, or if you already have sales ledger or credit control experience. The Opportunity You will support the debtor ledger, manage customer payments and queries, and help ensure outstanding debts are followed up professionally and efficiently. What You'll Be Doing - Chasing outstanding debts by phone, email and letter. - Taking and allocating customer payments. - Issuing statements and resolving payment queries. - Supporting credit checks, credit terms and insurance reports. - Preparing weekly debt reports. - Assisting the wider finance team when required. About You - You will be organised, confident with customers and comfortable working to deadlines. You may already have credit control experience, or you may be looking to develop into this area from a broader finance background. - Previous finance experience. - Strong customer service and communication skills. - Good attention to detail and administration skills. - Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure. - Good Excel skills. - Sage 200 knowledge would be beneficial but not essential What We Offer - Salary of £28,000-£29,500 per year. - Reward and recognition scheme. - Company pension and death in service benefit. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Discounted food. - Non-contributory Cash Health Plan Scheme. - Hybrid after probation - 4 days office / 1 day wfh Interested? If you have finance experience and are looking for a varied role with customer contact and the chance to develop in credit control, apply today to find out more or contact me

THE COMPANY An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice in Stockport. With an excellent reputation for client service and staff development, this firm offers the perfect balance of working within an experienced, supportive team whilst having the opportunity to make a genuine impact. Whether you're an experienced Semi Senior looking to take the next step or an established Senior seeking a collaborative environment with excellent career prospects, this role offers exposure to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, alongside full study support through 1st Intuition and genuine long-term progression. THE ROLE You'll manage a varied portfolio of clients, preparing accounts and tax work while building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses with turnovers ranging from start-ups through to approximately £3 million or beyond Your responsibilities will include: - Preparing year-end statutory accounts - Preparing management accounts - Corporation tax computations and returns - Personal tax returns and self-assessment - VAT returns - Bookkeeping where required - Liaising directly with clients and HMRC - Responding to client queries and providing day-to-day accounting support - Managing your workload to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved ABOUT YOU To be successful, you'll ideally have: - Previous experience working within an accountancy practice - The ability to prepare complete sets of draft accounts with minimal supervision - Good knowledge of corporation tax, management accounts, bookkeeping duties, personal tax and VAT - Strong experience using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and QuickBooks - Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build lasting client relationships - A proactive attitude with the ability to hit the ground running - Part Qualified, qualified or qualified by experience WHAT'S ON OFFER? - Full ACCA study support through First Intuition - A competitive salary and benefits package - Hybrid and flexible working options negotiable - A friendly, collaborative team where your contribution is recognised - Exposure to an excellent and varied client portfolio - Clear career progression within a growing and successful practice - A healthy work-life balance with a supportive management team - The opportunity to work for a firm where you'll have a genuine voice and be encouraged to develop professionally THE OPPORTUNITY This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and long-standing firm with a strong presence in the North West. The team is collaborative, down-to-earth and genuinely values its people. The business offers a supportive working environment, a strong team culture and the opportunity to continue developing your career. Interested? - then please APPLY TODAY Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

General Practice Accountant Bury St Edmunds £35,000 - £50,000 Due to continued growth, a well-established and friendly independent accountancy practice are looking to recruit an experienced General Practice Accountant who enjoys variety and wants to be involved across all areas of practice work rather than specialising in a single discipline. Role Responsibilities - Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies. - Preparing corporation tax computations and returns. - Preparing sole trader and partnership accounts. - Completing personal tax and Capital Gains Tax returns. - Producing management accounts. - Preparing and submitting VAT returns. - Bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio. - Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax requirements. - Liaising directly with clients to provide advice and resolve day-to-day queries. - Assisting with ad hoc assignments as required. Personal Requirements - Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice. - Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns. - Good understanding of bookkeeping and VAT. - Comfortable managing a varied workload across different client types. - Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. - AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, qualified by experience or fully qualified will all be considered. - Strong communication skills with a proactive and organised approach. If you're looking for a genuinely varied role within a supportive independent practice where you'll gain exposure across accounts, tax and client advisory work, apply today. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Accountant Sudbury £40,000 - £50,000 An established independent firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an experienced practice accountant to join its friendly and supportive team in Sudbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing year-end accounts and building long-term client relationships, without the pressure of audit work or management responsibilities. You'll become part of a collaborative practice that prides itself on delivering a personal, proactive service to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and individuals, where quality of work and client care are valued above targets. Role Responsibilities - Prepare statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. - Liaise directly with clients to obtain accounting records and resolve queries. - Ensure accounts are prepared accurately and in line with current accounting standards. - Work closely with managers and partners to deliver a high-quality client service. - Provide guidance and support to junior members of the accounts team when they require assistance. - Maintain strong client relationships through professional, responsive communication. - Manage your workload to meet deadlines across multiple client assignments. Personal Requirements - Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice. - Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients. - Comfortable working independently while supporting junior colleagues on technical queries. - Good working knowledge of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. - Excellent communication and client relationship skills. - ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience will all be considered. If you're an experienced practice accountant looking to join a supportive independent firm where you can focus on delivering high-quality accounts work and enjoy genuine work-life balance, apply today. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Management Accountant (temp) Location: Taunton Contract: Temporary (initially 3 months) Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based Salary: Up to £40,000 Butler Rose are delighted to be working with a successful and growing business in Taunton to recruit an experienced Temporary Management Accountant . This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly integrate into a busy finance team and provide valuable support during a key period. This varied role will suit an experienced management accountant with strong month-end experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to produce insightful financial information to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance insights. - Post journals, accruals and prepayments accurately and timely. - Reconcile balance sheet and identify financial risks. - Manage supplier payments, rebates and commission calculations. - Oversee credit control and support cashflow management. - Maintain fixed assets, depreciation and VAT returns. - Support audits and produce ad hoc financial reports. About You: - Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant role - Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes - Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations - Good knowledge of accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and VAT - Strong Excel and financial systems skills - Able to reliably commute to Taunton - Available immediately or at short notice What's on Offer: - Immediate start - Competitive hourly rate - Varied and hands-on accounting role - On-site parking - Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation How to Apply: If you're an experienced Management Accountant available for your next temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. For more information please contact Stefanie Farber at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment: . Apply now with your updated CV to be considered. This role is available as soon as the right candidate is found so do not delay. There is plenty of free parking and good access to public transport. The hours are full time only and you must be available to start within 1 week of interview. Apply now with your updated CV to be considered. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.