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Our client is a highly respected and established business with an excellent reputation in its sector. Following a sustained period of growth, the company is investing in new systems, processes, and improvements across its finance function. \n As a result, an exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced and versatile finance professional to join the team and provide additional support during this period of positive change. \n This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a highly experienced QBE professional who is comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative team. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Hands-on preparation of monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting, journal postings, and overhead analysis.\n, • Working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure all financial reporting is delivered accurately and on time.\n, • Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.\n, • Overseeing the monthly payroll process from start to finish, including providing technical payroll guidance when required.\n, • Managing all payroll-related reporting and reconciliations, including pensions and Attachment of Earnings (AOE) deductions.\n, • Responsibility for year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds.\n, • Supporting short- to medium-term cash flow management.\n, • Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements, including PAYE and Class 1A/1B National Insurance obligations.\n, • Monitoring and maintaining accurate cost allocation across individual revenue streams.\n\n About You \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or experienced QBE.\n, • Strong all-round finance and payroll experience.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.\n, • Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.\n, • Strong working knowledge of Sage and Excel.\n, • Available to start at short notice or immediately.\n\n Interested? \n If you're looking to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development and can make an immediate impact, I'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential conversation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. \n Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

A leading manufacturer in Leeds needs an experienced Management Accountant to initially cover a period of sickness but this opportunity could roll into a longer term opportunity. \n The key purpose is to support the Head of Finance with financial management and act as a business partner to the operational and sales teams. \n \n Headline tasks include: \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance sheet and cashflow with variance analysis and commentary against budget, forecast and prior year\n, • Produce and distribute weekly sales and margin reports\n, • Prepare and distribute monthly sales commission reports by sales representative\n, • Develop and produce monthly cost centre P&L reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentary.\n, • Support Finance Director in maintaining and improving standard costing model\n, • Assist the Finance Director in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts\n, • Assist the Finance Director with cashflow forecasting, including the preparation, analysis, and ongoing monitoring of short and medium-term cashflow projections\n, • Reconcile physical stock count results to the inventory ledger, investigate variances, and communicate required corrective actions and associated risks (including potential write-offs)\n, • Work closely with operations, sales, and marketing teams to provide financial insight and challenge to support strategic and operational decisions\n, • Maintain Fixed Asset register including capital additions, disposals and depreciation; escalating risks or issues to the Finance Director.\n\n \n To be considered for this varied and interesting role, you will likely be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified although someone who is Qualified by Experience may be considered if you can offer a good mix of management accounting and finance business partnering experience. \n You must have Advanced Excel skills, be a highly effective communicator and be capable of supporting commercial decisions. \n This is a great opportunity to join a business and show them what you can do. The HoF has created a wonderful team environment so you must be a team player. \n \n It’s to start ASAP, initially for a few months but could then lead to a longer term opportunity for the right person. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. \n Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

\n Financial Controller \n Leeds \n Circa £75,000 + bonus & benefits \n B2B Services sector - PE backed \n \n This PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division. \n The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, enabling greater focus on commercial performance, operational decision-making and delivery against the investment plan. \n \n The Company \n A large, investor-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FP&A capabilities. \n The group is focused on strengthening financial control, standardising reporting processes and improving the quality, accuracy and pace of financial information across the organisation. \n \n The Role \n Based in Leeds 4 days per week and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional P&L and balance sheet. This is a visible role requiring strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management capability. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, P&L review and balance sheet sign-off\n, • Reviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecast\n, • Identifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting team\n, • Directing Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accruals\n, • Managing judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisions\n, • Reviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgements\n, • Leading the production and sign-off of the divisional results pack\n, • Submitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetable\n, • Providing the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movements\n, • Acting as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the division\n, • Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standards\n, • Maintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting, governance and close compliance\n, • Working with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cycles\n\n Your Profile \n\n • Fully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMA\n, • Significant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experience\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisions\n, • Ideally, experience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environments\n, • Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment\n\n

I am delighted to be partnering with a growing energy group who operates across the UK and Ireland. Its core focus is on owning, operating, and developing power generation assets that contribute to national energy security and the transition to lower-carbon solutions. \n Key Responsibilities include: \n Month-End & General Accounting \n\n • Prepare journals, prepayments, accruals, provisions, and other balance sheet entries\n, • Reconcile intercompany balances and support settlement processes\n, • Liaise with divisional finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of central transactions\n, • Assist with management accounts preparation, including variance analysis and commentary\n, • Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations to a high standard\n\n Group & External Reporting \n\n • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly group reporting submissions\n, • Support statutory audit preparation and provide relevant documentation\n, • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external regulatory submissions\n, • Respond to queries from central and external stakeholders\n, • Provide support on invoicing queries and payment allocations\n\n Forecasting & Budgeting \n\n • Collate inputs for business plans, including costs, revenues, and KPIs\n, • Assist with budget and forecast submissions for central entities\n, • Support weekly and monthly cashflow forecasting to ensure adequate reserves\n\n Cost Centre & Systems Support \n\n • Prepare actuals and forecasts for central cost centres to support spend management\n, • Manage purchase requisitions and receipting of goods/services\n, • Provide training and guidance to non-finance users to ensure accurate data entry\n\n Candidate Profile \n Skills & Experience \n\n • Strong Excel skills and analytical capability\n, • Experience in a multi-entity finance environment (preferred)\n, • Exposure to energy, manufacturing, or production sectors (beneficial)\n, • Working knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems (preferred)\n\n Behaviours \n\n • Organised and able to manage competing priorities\n, • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability\n, • Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills\n, • Collaborative team player with a proactive, supportive attitude\n\n Please get in touch for more details: Please get in touch for more details: / \n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

At Leeds Bradford Airport, effective management of capital investment is essential to delivering the infrastructure that supports our growth and future ambitions. As Commercial & Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the accounting, forecasting and commercial financial analysis of capital expenditure and associated operating costs, ensuring investment decisions are supported by accurate financial insight and robust financial control.You'll be joining one of the UK's fastest-growing regional airports, committed to employing high-quality people who share our dedication to excellent service. Living our values to Be the Best, Work as One Team, and Do the Right Thing, you will help ensure major capital projects and operational investments are underpinned by reliable financial information, supporting the airport's continued development and long-term success.What your Day-to-Day will Feel LikeIn this role, around 75% of your time will be focused on managing the financial oversight of the airport's capital investment programme. You will take ownership of the accounting, forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis of capital expenditure and associated operating costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the lifecycle of projects. You'll maintain the fixed asset register, oversee capitalisation of completed projects, prepare cashflow forecasts and provide insightful variance analysis to support informed decision-making.You'll work closely with project managers, operational teams, and senior stakeholders, providing financial challenge and support to ensure projects remain aligned with budgets and strategic objectives. You'll also play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.The remaining 25% of the role will involve acting as a Financial Business Partner while taking ownership of the month-end accounting and reporting for your cost areas. In this capacity, you'll work alongside budget holders, the Executive Team and wider finance colleagues to prepare month-end accounting activities, support the development of business cases, five-year plans, budgets and forecasts, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You'll provide meaningful financial insight that enables effective cost management, supports strategic investment decisions, and helps deliver the airport's ambitious growth plans.What's in it for You\n\n • Salary: Up to £55,000, reflecting the responsibility of managing key financial processes supporting the airport's capital investment programme.\n, • Hours & Working Pattern: Full-time, with a standard working week and flexibility to support operational needs. Hybrid working is offered, with three days per week office-based and the flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week.\n, • Training & Development: Access to professional development, finance systems training, internal workshops and opportunities to broaden your commercial and technical expertise across the business.\n, • Unique Experience: Play a key role in delivering the airport's future by providing financial leadership on significant capital investment projects. You'll work alongside senior stakeholders, influence strategic decisions, and see the direct impact of your work on the airport's ongoing transformation.\nWhat We're Looking For\n\n, • A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial accounting, reporting and control.\n, • Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.\n, • Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.\n, • Experience working with non-finance teams, able to communicate financial information clearly and support decision-making.\nYour Application JourneyWe're excited to hear from candidates who are ready to contribute to the success of Leeds Bradford Airport. To apply, submit your application online via this portal, completing all required sections.REF-230 123

Finance Manager | Bradford (Hybrid) | Up to £65,000 + Bonus \n Ever tried explaining WIP and deferred income to someone who just wants to know "are we making money on this job?" \n If you can do that without losing your patience (or theirs), keep reading. \n This is a hands-on Finance Manager role with a PE-backed, project-based business that's grown fast and shows no signs of slowing down. Think design, supply, manufacture and install work for some genuinely recognisable hospitality and food service brands. It's a fragmented market, they're the leader in it, and there's a clear buy and build strategy still to play out. \n You'll own the month-end close across the project-based entities, managing WIP, deferred income and long-term contract revenue recognition under FRS 102. But this isn't a back-office reporting role. You'll be the trusted finance partner to project managers and senior stakeholders, turning contract positions and margins into insight people actually use, not just numbers they nod along to. \n You'll also lead a small finance team, developing junior colleagues through their qualifications, and play a central part in tightening controls as the business scales through further acquisitions. \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Managing WIP, contract accruals and margin recognition, and reconciling project positions to the GL\n, • Preparing management accounts, variance analysis and board pack commentary\n, • Owning the quarterly and rolling forecast process\n, • Reviewing project performance and cost-to-complete positions, flagging risk early\n, • Supporting entity and group statutory accounts under UK GAAP / FRS 102\n, • Leading and developing a small team\n\n What you'll need: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified\n, • Strong technical background in WIP, deferred income and long-term contract accounting, ideally from a project-based, construction, engineering or installation environment\n, • Comfortable working to tight PE deadlines\n, • Strong Excel and modelling skills\n, • The confidence to challenge and influence subsidiary finance teams\n\n Nice to have: experience in a PE-backed or leveraged environment, M&A or ERP implementation exposure, and prior mentoring of junior team members. \n In return, you'll get: \n\n • Up to £65,000 + bonus\n, • Hybrid working\n, • A genuinely commercial role with real ownership, not just reporting\n\n If you like the sound of a role where your numbers actually change decisions, click apply now. \n

IntroA PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division.The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, enabling greater focus on commercial performance, operational decision-making and delivery against the investment plan.The CompanyA large, investor-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FP&A capabilities.The group is focused on strengthening financial control, standardising reporting processes and improving the quality, accuracy and pace of financial information across the organisation.The RoleBased in Leeds and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional P&L and balance sheet. This is a visible role requiring strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management capability.Key responsibilities include:Managing the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, P&L review and balance sheet sign-offReviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecastIdentifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting teamDirecting Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accrualsManaging judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisionsReviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgementsLeading the production and sign-off of the divisional results packSubmitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetableProviding the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movementsActing as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the divisionEnsuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standardsMaintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting, governance and close complianceWorking with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cyclesYour ProfileFully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMASignificant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experienceStrong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisionsExperience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environmentsComfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environmentCompensation & BenefitsThis interim role offers a day rate of £300-400 per day inside IR35, dependent on experience, and is based in Leeds 4 days per week. The position provides the opportunity to take ownership of financial control for a significant division within a £500 million PE-backed services group, working closely with divisional and group finance leadership to improve reporting quality, control and close performance.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking a strategic, commercially minded Finance Director to lead financial strategy, strengthen commercial performance, and partner with senior stakeholders across a fast-paced, multisite hospitality business. As the organisation continues its growth journey, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping financial direction, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the business remains competitive, innovative, and financially robust. Reporting to the CFO, you will influence decision-making at the highest level while leading a talented finance team to deliver insight, rigour, and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands‑on impact, supporting business performance across multiple revenue streams while creating long‑term value for the organisation. What's on Offer: • Competitive salary and package, • Generous annual leave, increasing with service, with the option to buy additional days, • Life assurance, • Access to a benefits platform: discounts, wellbeing support, and an Employee Assistance Programme Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of financial strategy, • Provide strategic insight and challenge to the leadership team to support informed, data‑driven decisions, • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multisite, multi‑client operations, • Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards, • Manage cashflow, working capital, and capital expenditure, • Analyse trading performance to identify opportunities for revenue and margin growth, • Support pricing strategy, yield optimisation, and menu engineering across hospitality offerings, • Partner with operational leaders on cost control, labour planning, procurement efficiency, and stock management, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing clear, actionable financial insight, • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, building capability, accountability, and continuous improvement Key Requirements: • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post‑qualification experience, • Senior finance leadership experience within contract catering, • Strong understanding of cost control, labour management, and food & beverage profitability, • An influential communicator and presenter who is commercially astute, analytical, pragmatic, and effective under pressure, • High integrity, a strong governance mindset, and a commitment to exceptional service delivery in close partnership with operations #J-18808-Ljbffr

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: Accounts Assistant Finance Administrator Bookkeeper Payroll Assistant * Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £1,499, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Financial Controller Leeds Circa £75,000 + bonus & benefits B2B Services sector - PE backed This PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division. The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, enabling greater focus on commercial performance, operational decision-making and delivery against the investment plan. The Company A large, investor-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FP&A capabilities. The group is focused on strengthening financial control, standardising reporting processes and improving the quality, accuracy and pace of financial information across the organisation. The Role Based in Leeds 4 days per week and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional P&L and balance sheet. This is a visible role requiring strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management capability. Key responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, P&L review and balance sheet sign-off Reviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecast Identifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting team Directing Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accruals Managing judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisions Reviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgements Leading the production and sign-off of the divisional results pack Submitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetable Providing the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movements Acting as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the division Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standards Maintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting, governance and close compliance Working with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cycles Your Profile Fully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMA Significant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experience Strong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisions Ideally, experience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environments Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment TPBN1_UKTJ

Manage project accounting systems, monitor costs, and produce cost/value reconciliations. This role is inside IR35 The Role As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing contracts, costs, and commercial activities across a complex infrastructure and civil engineering environmen

Are you a strategic, commercially minded finance leader with a passion for driving performance and delivering excellence in a dynamic, fast paced environment? We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead financial strategy, strengthen commercial performance, and partner with senior stakeholders. As the organisation continues its growth journey, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping financial direction, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the business remains competitive, innovative, and financially robust. Reporting to the CFO, you will influence decision making at the highest level while leading a talented finance team to deliver insight, rigour, and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands on impact, supporting business performance across multiple revenue streams while creating long term value for the organisation. This is a permanent, remote role with a UK remit. • Competitive salary and package, • Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra, • Defined contribution pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Program, • FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!), • Lead the development and execution of the financial strategy, • Provide strategic insight and challenge to the leadership team to support informed, data‑driven decisions, • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multisite, multi‑client operations, • Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and processes, • Manage cashflow, working capital, and capital expenditure while reporting into the UK Group, • Analyse trading performance to identify opportunities for revenue and margin growth, • Support pricing strategy, yield optimisation, and menu engineering for hospitality offerings, • Partner with operational leaders to drive cost control, labour planning, procurement efficiency, and stock management, • Act as a trusted advisor to the sector MD and sector leadership, providing clear and actionable financial insight, • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering capability, accountability, and continuous improvement, • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post‑qualification experience, • Senior finance leadership experience within contract catering, • Strong understanding of cost control, labour management, and food & beverage profitability, • An influential communicator and presenter who is commercially astute, analytical, pragmatic, and effective under pressure, • Demonstrates high integrity, strong governance mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service while partnering closely with operational teams If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application. At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Construction Finance Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Construction Finance Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership position responsible for providing financial oversight across multiple construction projects, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and strategic commercial support. Working closely with senior management, project directors, and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead all financial aspects of construction projects from tender through to completion., • Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost to complete, retentions and cash flow., • Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting and performance analysis., • Partner with project managers to improve profitability and cost control., • Oversee contract valuations, cost reporting, and financial risk management., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory regulations., • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members., • Direct the day-to-day finance function for regional projects, overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and P&L variances, • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies., • Sole responsibility overseeing and submitting monthly Construction Industry Scheme CIS) returns and domestic reverse charge vat. About You The successful candidate will possess the following expertise: • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Extensive experience will be considered., • Significant senior-level finance experience within the construction or infrastructure sector., • Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting large-scale construction projects., • Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills., • Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost control, and project accounting., • Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems., • Minimum of 3-5 years of finance experience preferably within construction, and have strong working knowledge of CIS and VAT, • Extensive hands-on experience using Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, Word etc, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Self-motivated and able to manage workloads independently Location: Ardwick, Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive Working Hours: 40 hours Benefits: • Pension, • 23 days' annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days), plus all statutory bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate., • Professional development opportunities, • Free Gym Access (if Manchester based) About the Company: MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, operating nationally with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new build and conversion residential, industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio covering every asset class, which includes around 7,500 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. JBRP1_UKTJ

Intro A PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division. The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, enabling greater focus on commercial performance, operational decision-making and delivery against the investment plan. The Company A large, investor-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FP&A capabilities. The group is focused on strengthening financial control, standardising reporting processes and improving the quality, accuracy and pace of financial information across the organisation. The Role Based in Leeds and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional P&L and balance sheet. This is a visible role requiring strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management capability. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, P&L review and balance sheet sign-off, • Reviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecast, • Identifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting team, • Directing Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accruals, • Managing judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisions, • Reviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgements, • Leading the production and sign-off of the divisional results pack, • Submitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetable, • Providing the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movements, • Acting as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the division, • Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standards, • Maintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting, governance and close compliance, • Working with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cycles Your Profile • Fully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMA, • Significant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experience, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisions, • Experience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environments, • Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment Compensation & Benefits This interim role offers a day rate of £300-400 per day inside IR35, dependent on experience, and is based in Leeds 4 days per week. The position provides the opportunity to take ownership of financial control for a significant division within a £500 million PE-backed services group, working closely with divisional and group finance leadership to improve reporting quality, control and close performance. JBRP1_UKTJ

Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a comparable field. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Controlling, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, or a comparable finance role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment

We are currently supporting an exceptional business in South Leeds who are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant on a full time, permanent basis. This an exciting time to join the company and you will have the opportunity to lead, and shape process, making a real impact on the organisations financial operations This is a key role responsible for delivering accurate monthly management accounts, supporting group reporting, and providing commercial insight to drive business performance. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will lead the production of monthly management accounts and group submissions, while supporting financial control and decision-making across the business. You will also manage and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy and performance. Responsibilities · Lead the month-end close process within strict deadlines · Produce monthly Board MI including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow · Provide variance analysis and commentary · Prepare group reporting submissions · Intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities · Partner with Sales and Purchasing to analyse margins and drive cost control · Take ownership of stock accounting, including valuation and reconciliations · Support audit, VAT, and tax processes · Review and improve financial controls and processes · Manage and develop the Assistant Accountant and Accounts Assistants What do you need? · Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – Essential · Experience in a multi-entity or group reporting environment – Desirable · Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting – Essential · Advanced Excel skills · Commercial mindset with the ability to provide actionable insights Experience within Wholesale, Distribution or a product based environment would be highly beneficial. Please note, the is an onsite position

Management Accountant Our client is a successful business in Leeds are looking for driven and ambitious Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permenant basis and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, commercial insight and financial control across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a complex, fast-paced environment gaining exposure to international requirements. The Role You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, support group reporting requirements, and provide valuable commercial analysis to help drive business performance. You will also lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency and control. Key Responsibilities Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting. Produce meaningful variance analysis and commercial commentary against budget and prior year performance. Prepare monthly group reporting submissions and support consolidation requirements. Manage and reconcile intercompany balances across multiple entities, ensuring reporting accuracy. Partner with operational stakeholders to analyse margins, profitability and business performance. Drive cost control initiatives, identify efficiencies and provide financial insight to support decision-making. Take ownership of stock accounting, including valuations, reconciliations and movement analysis. Support financial compliance through VAT reviews, audit activities and process improvements. Maintain and enhance financial controls, systems and reporting processes across the finance function. Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy and performance. About You We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical accounting skills with a commercial mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Previous experience producing management accounts. Experience within a multi-entity or group reporting environment. Strong Excel and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. What's on Offer? Opportunity to join a successful and growing business. Broad and varied role with both reporting and commercial finance exposure. Leadership responsibility and genuine career development opportunities. Collaborative and supportive working environment. Up to £55,000 depending on experience and benefits package.To find out more about this opportunity, please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Workday Finance Expert About the Role We are looking for a Workday Finance Expert to support and enhance our Workday Financial Management platform. Working across IT, Finance and Procurement, you will ensure Workday Financials operates accurately and efficiently while continuing to meet the needs of the business. You will provide day-to-day functional and technical support, resolve system issues and help optimise processes, integrations and reporting. This role would suit a qualified accountant who combines strong finance knowledge with hands-on Workday Financials experience. What You’ll Be Doing As Workday Finance Expert, you will: Provide day-to-day support across Workday Financials, including: Financial Accounting Supplier Accounts and Accounts Payable Customer Accounts and Accounts Receivable Expenses Procurement Projects Investigate and resolve system issues, working with internal teams and Workday Support where required Manage configuration changes and support the testing and deployment of Workday updates and new functionality Create and support data loads using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), ensuring data remains accurate and complete Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Composite Reporting Work with Finance, Procurement and IT teams to translate business requirements into effective system solutions Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve the user experience Support financial audits and compliance reviews by providing system data and documentation Train and support finance users on Workday functionality and best practice Monitor Workday Community for relevant product updates, new features and recommended practices Create and maintain process, procedure and configuration documentationAbout You We are looking for someone with: A recognised professional accountancy qualification Proven experience working with Workday Financials in a functional or technical capacity In-depth knowledge of finance processes, accounting principles and financial reporting Experience supporting financial systems or delivering financial systems projects Practical experience using Workday EIB and financial reporting tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersDesirable Experience It would be beneficial if you also have: Workday certification in Financials or a related module Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or Workday Studio Knowledge of SOX compliance and financial audit requirements Familiarity with Workday HCM and Payroll modules We are Panda. We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a leading global professional services organisation in Leeds, West Yorkshire, that is looking to recruit an HR Assistant to join their busy and collaborative HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking for their next step within a well-established, forward-thinking business. You'll be joining a fast-paced team where you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of HR processes and have the opportunity to develop your skills and career. What will you be doing? This is a varied HR role supporting the full employee life-cycle, with a particular focus on HR administration and ensuring processes are completed accurately and within deadlines. You'll be responsible for: Managing the full on-boarding process for new starters, including right to work checks, issuing offers and contracts, completing on-boarding activities and setting up employee records. Managing the off-boarding process for leavers and ensuring everything is completed within payroll deadlines. Processing changes to terms and conditions, including preparing letters and communicating changes to employees. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee information on the HR system. Processing changes such as cost centre moves, reporting line changes and contractual amendments. Responding to day-to-day HR queries, including maternity, paternity and flexible working. Supporting the wider HR team with projects and process improvement initiatives. Providing general HR team support, including preparing PowerPoint presentations, taking meeting notes and assisting with day-to-day activities. Ensuring all HR administration is completed accurately, efficiently and confidentially.What skills are we looking for? We're looking for someone who has previous experience working within an HR Administrator or HR Assistant role and is keen to continue developing their career within HR. You'll ideally have: Previous experience within HR administration or HR support. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. An understanding of UK Right to Work requirements. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload. The confidence to work independently and take ownership of your workload. Experience using HR systems - Workday experience would be advantageous. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A proactive, adaptable and positive approach. The ability to work well as part of a busy and collaborative team. What's on offer? £25,000 - £30,000 salary Hybrid working + Benefits package The opportunity to join a global and highly respected organisation A supportive and collaborative HR team A varied role with exposure to the full employee life-cycle Excellent opportunity for career development and progressionIf you're an HR Administrator or HR Assistant looking for a new opportunity with a business that can offer variety, development and hybrid working, this could be a great next step for you. To apply, please apply below or contact Jemima for more information. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions