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Purchase Ledger isn't just about processing invoices. It's about keeping suppliers happy, spotting the details others miss, making sure the finance team has confidence in the numbers, and being the person everyone relies on when things need sorting. If you're someone who enjoys structure, takes pride in getting things right first time, and likes working in a supportive team where everyone pulls together, this could be exactly what you're looking for. This isn't the sort of role where you're left to get on with it alone. You'll be joining an established team with experienced colleagues, supportive management and plenty of variety in your day. What you'll be doing: You'll take ownership of processing a high volume of supplier invoices ensuring everything is accurate and completed on time. Alongside invoice processing, you'll: - Match, check and code supplier invoices. - Deal with supplier queries by phone and email. - Maintain accurate supplier records and account information. - Work closely with colleagues across operations and finance to resolve discrepancies. - Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks when needed. - Help ensure payment processes run smoothly and deadlines are consistently met. No two days are exactly the same, but if you enjoy being organised, keeping things moving and solving problems, you'll fit right in. What do you need? You'll already have experience working in a finance or accounts environment, ideally within Purchase Ledger, but you'll also have: - Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience. - An understanding of core accounting processes. - Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy. - The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines. What's in it for you? - An annual salary of up to £28k (depending on experience) - 28 days annual leave - Hybrid working (after probation) - Career progression opportunities Click "apply now" to find out more.

If you're looking for a Management Accountant role where you'll do more than produce month-end reports, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Joining a growing international business, you'll become an integral part of a finance team that's evolving alongside the organisation. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership team, you'll provide the analysis and insight that helps shape commercial and operational decisions. This is a broad role that offers plenty of variety. You'll split your time between management accounting, commercial analysis and business partnering, giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business while developing your own skills along the way. Whether you're analysing margins, supporting budgets, reviewing cash flow or improving reporting processes, you'll play a key role in helping the business understand its financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement. What you'll be doing - Producing monthly management accounts and financial reporting for an overseas business unit. - Analysing margins, sales performance and profitability trends. - Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. - Monitoring working capital, including cash flow and inventory performance. - Managing month-end accounting, including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets. - Preparing financial information to support senior leadership and board reporting. - Working closely with operational and commercial teams across the business. - Supporting customer tenders with commercial and financial analysis. - Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and financial controls. - Supporting business improvement projects and wider finance initiatives. What they're looking for - ACCA, ACA or CIMA part-qualified or QBE. - Previous experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar finance role. - Strong Excel and analytical skills. - Experience using ERP and accounting systems. - A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail. - Someone who enjoys building relationships with stakeholders across different departments. - Excellent communication skills with the confidence to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues. - Someone who's comfortable questioning existing processes and looking for ways to improve them. Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that's investing in both its people and its finance function. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, take ownership of meaningful analysis and play an active role in supporting business performance. What's in it for you? - Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. - Study support. - 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. - Hybrid working. - Exposure to senior stakeholders. - Genuine opportunities to develop as the business continues to grow. If you're looking for a Management Accountant role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to make a real impact, click "apply now" to find out more.

Assistant Group Financial Controller Yorkshire Predominantly Home Based £75,000 - £95,000 + Benefits If you enjoy the technical side of finance but don't want to spend your career hidden away producing reports, this could be worth a look. This business has grown significantly and now has more than 20 UK entities. They're looking for an Assistant Group Financial Controller to take ownership of group reporting and consolidation, whilst becoming a key member of the wider finance leadership team. It's a technically demanding role, but you'll also work closely with Finance Managers, operational teams and senior leaders, helping them understand performance and make better commercial decisions. The role covers the UK business only and is predominantly home based, with just 2-3 days in the office each fortnight. What you'll be doing You'll have a broad remit across group reporting, management accounting, controls, compliance and commercial analysis, including: - Leading monthly group consolidations across 20+ UK entities - Preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts under UK GAAP / FRS 102 - Overseeing the monthly management accounts process and reviewing reporting across the group - Supporting budgeting, forecasting and providing detailed variance and profitability analysis - Preparing board reporting and presenting financial performance to senior management - Supporting year-end audit, statutory accounts and Companies House requirements - Overseeing VAT compliance and supporting wider UK tax obligations - Maintaining robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and accounting policies - Working with Finance Managers and the wider business to provide technical accounting guidance and commercial insight - Improving finance processes, reporting and systems, including the implementation of new accounting standards and technology - Supporting acquisitions and integrating new businesses into the group structure About you You'll be a qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with around 5-7 years' progressive finance experience and a background in a senior finance, financial control or group reporting role. We're likely to be speaking to people with experience of: - Group consolidations across a complex, multi-entity structure - UK GAAP / FRS 102 and a good understanding of IFRS - Management accounts, statutory reporting and audit - Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis - UK tax and VAT compliance - Strong financial controls and technical accounting - Advanced Excel and financial modelling - Accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, SAP or similar - Managing or developing finance team members - Working with senior stakeholders and providing commercial insight You could already be an Assistant Group Financial Controller, or perhaps you're a Financial Controller or Group Reporting Manager looking for a broader role with more visibility across the business. What's in it for you? - £75,000 - £95,000 depending on experience - Predominantly home based, with only 2-3 days in the office each fortnight - A genuinely varied role combining technical accounting with commercial exposure - Direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence decision-making - Exposure to acquisitions, integration projects and a growing group structure - The opportunity to make improvements across reporting, controls, processes and systems This isn't a role where you'll spend every day buried in spreadsheets. You'll need strong technical skills and the ability to consolidate a complex group, but you'll also be expected to build relationships, challenge performance and help shape commercial decisions. If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge with genuine influence across the wider business, we'd love to have a conversation.

Finance Director £125,000 - £150,000 + Benefits Gloucester We're partnering with a private equity backed SaaS software business that develops technology for the service sector. Having established a strong position in its market, the business is now focused on its next phase of growth and is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Director to join the leadership team. This is a broad role with real influence across the business. You'll work closely with the CEO and investors, providing financial leadership while helping shape commercial decisions, improve performance and support the delivery of the long-term growth strategy. A key part of the role will be how the business uses data . They're looking for an FD who doesn't simply consume financial information, but understands how data can be captured, structured and utilised to create genuine commercial value. You'll be expected to challenge how data is currently used, identify opportunities to bring different sources of information together and develop data pools or data lakes that give the business better visibility and support smarter decision-making. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys operating beyond the numbers. You'll be involved in strategic decision making, challenge the status quo and help build a finance function that can support the business as it continues to grow. The role You'll take ownership of the finance function while acting as a trusted adviser to the leadership team. Key responsibilities include: - Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team - Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team to support strategic and commercial decision making - Delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting - Improving financial processes, controls and reporting capability - Developing a more data-driven approach to business performance and decision making - Identifying opportunities to bring financial and operational data together to create greater insight - Building or developing data pools, data lakes and reporting tools that turn data into a valuable business asset - Providing meaningful analysis and insight to identify trends, opportunities, risks and areas for improvement - Working closely with private equity investors and external stakeholders - Supporting business planning, investment decisions and growth initiatives - Helping ensure the finance function evolves in line with the wider business About you We're looking for someone who combines strong technical credentials with commercial awareness and a genuine data-driven mindset . You'll ideally have: - Previous experience within a private equity backed business - A background in software, SaaS or technology - Experience leading finance within a growing business where change and continuous improvement are part of the culture - A proven track record of using data to improve business performance and influence decision making - Experience building, developing or utilising data lakes, data pools, dashboards or other data-led reporting solutions - The ability to understand how different sources of data can be connected and turned into meaningful commercial insight - A natural curiosity around data and the ability to see it as a strategic asset rather than simply a reporting output - The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across the business - Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem solving - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification This is a great opportunity to join a successful, PE-backed business where finance is viewed as a key part of the leadership team rather than simply a reporting function. You'll have the opportunity to influence decisions, work alongside an experienced executive team and play a significant role in the next stage of the company's development, whilst helping shape how the business captures, understands and ultimately gets more value from its data .

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who's ready to step into a more senior role, this could be exactly what you're looking for. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy ledger, support the wider finance function and become a go-to person within the team. You'll be joining a collaborative business where accuracy is valued, teamwork is encouraged and there's genuine opportunity to make an impact. It's the perfect move for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting colleagues and taking pride in keeping the purchase ledger running efficiently. What you'll be doing - Managing the end-to-end processing of a high volume of invoices each month, ensuring they're processed accurately and on time. - Taking ownership of supplier accounts, resolving queries and building strong working relationships. - Supporting the wider finance and operational teams with invoice and payment-related queries. - Ensuring supplier information and account records are maintained accurately. - Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding promptly to internal and external enquiries. - Investigating discrepancies and working with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly. - Assisting with month-end activities and supporting the wider accounts function where required. - Helping identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency across the purchase ledger function. - Providing guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate. What do you need? - Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience and is ready to take the next step in their career. - Confidence managing a busy workload and processing high volumes accurately. - Attention to detail and takes real ownership of their work. - Has good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems (experience with SAP would be an advantage). - Can prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines without compromising quality. - Brings a proactive, positive attitude and enjoys being part of a supportive team. What's in it for you? - An annual salary of up to £32k - 28 days annual leave - Career progression opportunities - Flexible working hours Want to know more? Click "apply now".

If you're someone who enjoys keeping things organised, takes pride in getting the details right and likes being part of a team that genuinely relies on you, this could be a great next step. If you enjoy a busy day, building relationships with suppliers and keeping the purchase ledger running like clockwork, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: - Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring they're matched accurately against purchase orders and delivery notes. - Chasing invoice approvals and making sure the correct authorisation process is followed. - Maintaining accurate records and ensuring supporting documentation is in place. - Monitoring the shared finance inbox and responding to supplier and internal queries. - Reconciling supplier statements and requesting any outstanding documentation where needed. - Investigating and resolving supplier queries, escalating issues when appropriate. - Working closely with colleagues across procurement, operations and finance to keep payments running smoothly. What do you need? - Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience. - Confidence with processing high volumes of invoices with excellent accuracy. - An understanding of two-way and three-way invoice matching. - Has experience using Sage 200 or a similar finance system. - The ability to prioritise a busy workload and consistently meet deadlines. - Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. - Enjoys building positive relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Thrives in a collaborative team and is always willing to roll their sleeves up when needed. What's in it for you? - An annual salary of up to £28k - 28 days annual leave - Free on site gym - Progression opportunities Interested? Click "apply now".

The best Credit Controllers don't just chase debt. They know when to pick up the phone, when to challenge, when to listen and, most importantly, how to build relationships that get results. If that sounds like you, keep reading. You'll have ownership of your own ledger, the autonomy to manage your accounts your way and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the business to keep cash flowing and customers engaged. This is a role for someone who enjoys being trusted, likes solving problems and wants to be part of a finance team that's constantly looking for better ways of working. What will you be doing? - Taking full ownership of an allocated sales ledger and managing outstanding debt. - Speaking with customers to secure payment while maintaining positive, long-term relationships. - Investigating invoice and account queries, working with internal teams to resolve issues quickly. - Producing and analysing aged debt reports, keeping key stakeholders informed of progress. - Working alongside invoicing, treasury and finance colleagues to ensure accounts remain accurate. - Supporting cash allocation and reconciliation activities when needed. - Contributing to month-end reporting and wider finance projects. - Helping improve processes and supporting the integration of new business units into the finance function. You'll be a great fit if you: - Have previous Credit Control experience and enjoy managing your own workload. - Are confident having sometimes difficult conversations while remaining professional and customer focused. - Can prioritise effectively and stay organised in a busy environment. - Have strong Excel skills and are comfortable working with finance systems. - Enjoy collaborating with colleagues and understand that great credit control is a team effort. - Take pride in delivering excellent customer service alongside strong cash collection results. What's in it for you? - An annual salary of up to £28k - 28 days annual leave - Career progression opportunities - Flexible working hours Want to know more? Click "apply now".

Client Manager £45,000 - £50,000 Hessle Clear Route to Partnership Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for more than just another compliance role? If you're looking for a firm where you'll have genuine client ownership, exposure to a broad range of work, and a realistic pathway to partnership, this could be a fantastic opportunity. We're partnering with a growing independent accountancy practice in East Yorkshire that has built an excellent reputation through referrals, exceptional client service, and organic growth. Following a sustained period of expansion, they're looking to appoint a Client Manager to help manage an increasing workload and support the development of junior team members. This is a key hire for the business and offers significant long-term progression potential. The Role You'll take ownership of an established portfolio of clients while supporting the wider team and helping drive the next phase of growth. - Accounts Preparation: Preparing and reviewing accounts through to finalisation - Tax Compliance: Personal and corporate tax work across a varied client base - Management Accounts: Producing management information and supporting clients with financial reporting - Client Management: Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact - Team Development: Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team - Advisory Exposure: Broad exposure across different areas of practice including trusts and estates work This is a varied role that offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to become a key part of the firm's future. What We're Looking For - ACA or ACCA qualified - Strong all-round accountancy practice background - Experience preparing accounts through to finalisation - Comfortable managing client relationships independently - Strong communication and relationship-building skills - Desire to progress and take on increasing responsibility - Trusts and estates experience beneficial but not essential Why Join? This is a firm that combines the flexibility and culture of a modern practice with the progression opportunities often associated with much larger firms. - Clear route towards Partnership - Supportive and approachable leadership team - Growing business with strong momentum - Family-friendly and flexible culture - Opportunity to inherit and develop an established client portfolio - Bonus opportunities and commission on client introductions - Additional leave for your birthday and Christmas closure - Free parking - Flexibility around working pattern, including consideration of part-time applicants The business is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term future and become part of the next chapter of its growth story. Location: Hessle, East Yorkshire Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (potential flexibility for the right person) Working Pattern: Full-time (part-time applicants considered) Hybrid: Predominantly office-based with flexibility to work from home one day per week Start: ASAP If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a role with genuine progression and partnership potential, hit apply.

Interim Finance Controller £400-£450 per day 3-6 Months+ Full-time or Part-time Considered Are you an experienced Finance Controller who enjoys stepping into a business, bringing stability, and quickly getting a grip on a finance function? If you're at your best when you're rolling your sleeves up, improving processes, and providing leadership through periods of change, this could be a great fit. We're supporting a c£50m turnover business that is performing well commercially but is looking for an experienced interim Finance Controller to provide leadership, strengthen controls, and drive improvements across the finance function. This is a key appointment during an important transition period, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact and potentially support the business on a longer-term basis. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of the finance function, providing hands-on leadership while improving processes, reporting, and controls. - Finance Leadership: Taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong financial control across the business. - Month-End & Reporting: Leading month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow reporting, management information, and ensuring stakeholders have reliable insight. - Process Improvement: Reviewing existing processes and introducing improvements across reporting, controls, systems, and ways of working. - Team & Stakeholder Support: Providing direction and support to the wider finance team, whilst acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership. - Systems & Payroll: Ensuring finance systems and outsourced payroll processes are operating effectively, accurately, and with appropriate controls in place. What we're looking for - An experienced Finance Controller / Senior Finance Manager who has successfully led a finance function. - Someone comfortable stepping into an environment that needs structure, challenge, and improvement. - A hands-on operator who can balance strategic thinking with getting involved in the detail when required. - Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent month-end, reporting, and control experience. - A confident communicator who can quickly build credibility with stakeholders across the business. Why Join? This is an opportunity to step into a business where your experience will genuinely add value. You'll be trusted to stabilise, improve, and strengthen the finance function, with the autonomy to make meaningful changes rather than simply keep things ticking over. The initial assignment is expected to be around 3-6 months, with flexibility around working patterns, and there is potential for longer-term opportunities for the right person. Location: Leeds- predominantly on-site (flexibility considered) Rate: £400-£450 per day Duration: Initially 3-6 months with the opportunity to go temp to perm Working pattern: Full-time preferred, but part-time considered If you're an experienced interim Finance Controller who enjoys bringing order, improving standards, and making a visible difference quickly, hit apply.

Interim Financial Controller £80,000 - £85,000 or day rate equivalent 6-Months Harrogate Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, and providing meaningful commercial insight? If you're someone who thrives on bringing structure to growing businesses and leaving finance functions in a far better place than you found them, this could be the ideal interim opportunity. We're partnering with a purpose-led Yorkshire manufacturer that's entering an exciting period of growth following recent investment. They're looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller for an initial six-month assignment while they recruit permanently. Whether you're looking for a fixed-term contract or a day-rate assignment, they're open to discussing the right engagement model for the right individual. This is a broad, hands-on role where you'll work closely with senior leadership, improve reporting and controls, and support operational decision-making across the business. The Role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll become their right-hand person, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping drive improvements across reporting, controls, and commercial finance. Financial Control - Produce and review monthly management accounts - Deliver robust financial reporting and KPI analysis - Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital - Lead balance sheet reconciliations and strengthen financial controls - Support year-end reporting and audit activities Commercial Finance - Partner with Sales and Operations to provide meaningful financial insight - Deliver costing, margin, and variance analysis - Support budgeting and forecasting - Help operational teams make better, data-driven decisions Process Improvement - Review and streamline finance processes - Improve reporting timelines and accuracy - Strengthen financial controls and governance - Support future systems improvements and continued development of reporting tools Leadership - Mentor and support the Assistant Accountant - Help build additional capability within the finance team - Work closely with the Finance Director to create a more scalable finance function This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up, identifying opportunities for improvement, and making a visible impact. What We're Looking For - Strong Financial Controller - Manufacturing or product-based business experience highly desirable - Experience with costing, variance analysis, and cashflow forecasting - Strong process improvement mindset - Confident business partnering with operational stakeholders - Power BI and advanced Excel experience beneficial - Qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Why Join? This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping shape the finance function of a growing manufacturing business during an exciting period of investment and expansion. You'll work alongside an experienced Finance Director, have genuine autonomy, and be trusted to identify improvements that leave a lasting impact. - Opportunity to make a visible impact during a key period of growth - Become the Finance Director's right-hand person - Improve processes, controls and reporting across the finance function - Broad role combining financial control with commercial business partnering - Hybrid working available once established - Open to FTC or day-rate contractors Location: Harrogate Salary: £80,000-£85,000 FTC or day rate equivalent (depending on experience and preferred engagement) Contract: Initial 6-month interim assignment while the business recruits permanently Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with hybrid flexibility once settled Start: ASAP If you're an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys improving finance functions and adding value from day one, hit apply.

Not every finance role gives you the chance to genuinely develop. Some keep you posting journals, reconciling accounts and doing the same thing month after month. This isn't one of them. If you're looking for a role that will help you build your management accounting experience, support your studies and give you exposure to the commercial side of finance, this is well worth a look. You'll be joining a business that believes in developing people from within. Whether you're already studying AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or planning to start, you'll be encouraged to keep progressing. What you'll be doing: - Preparing monthly management accounts. - Journals, accruals and prepayments. - Balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. - Budgeting and forecasting support. - KPI reporting and financial analysis. - Bank and control account reconciliations. - Fixed asset accounting. - Year-end audit preparation. This is the kind of role where you'll learn by doing, rather than watching from the sidelines. What they're looking for: You'll probably already have experience working in a finance team and be ready for your next challenge. Ideally you'll also have: - Experience in an accounts or finance position. - AAT qualifications, or be studying towards (or keen to start) AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA. - Strong Excel skills. - Good attention to detail. - A naturally organised approach. - The confidence to ask questions, solve problems and build relationships across the business. Attitude is just as important as experience. Curiosity, reliability and a willingness to learn will go a long way. What's in it for you? - An annual salary of up to £30k (depending on experience) - Study support for professional qualifications. - Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service. - Employee recognition and reward schemes. - Ongoing learning and development. - Clear opportunities to progress your career. If you're looking for more than just another finance job, somewhere you can build your career, develop professionally and be part of a supportive team, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Click "apply now" to find out more.