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\n Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering exclusively on a retained basis with a fast growing, PE backed business based in Chester. \n This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the business, learning from a strong CFO and gaining exposure to international growth. \n The Financial Controller will be dynamic and innovative, seeking to make continual improvements to the business, making their own stamp on its controls and processes. \n As Financial Controller you will operate as a strong right hand to the CFO: enhancing the quality of work produced by the finance team, improving current financial controls & processes, and optimising data. You will add value across the wider organisation and drive positive change. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead on technical accounting and month end, providing information for investors.\n, • Managing a small accounts team, including an assistant management accountant, supporting their continued learning and career development.\n, • Reviewing and evaluating existing financial controls and processes, creating a roadmap to enhance current practices, and continually building on these.\n, • Ensuring timely and accurate payments and cash collection through strong management of transactional finance.\n, • Leading on the monthly management accounts for the business, assisting and guiding the assistant management accountant.\n, • Building out the board pack and month end reporting.\n, • Taking a lead on revenue recognition to improve and automate reporting.\n, • Building, developing and maintaining robust financial models using Excel to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.\n, • Managing the regular cash flow forecasting process, whilst developing the existing cash flow model to ensure an accurate cash position is consistently established.\n, • Forming meaningful relationships with external stakeholders such as banks, auditors and tax advisors, taking the lead on the audit process each year.\n, • \n FP&A, business partnering and commercial financial management.Key Requirements: \n • CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified.\n, • \n Proven experience in a fast-paced environment. \n • \n Drive enhancements in efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives. \n • Strong Communication skills.\n, • \n Ability to drive change and challenge status quo. \n • Analytical and technically proficient, with a detail-orientated approach to reporting MI across the finance function and the wider business.Benefits:\n, • Private equity backed business with ambitious plans to scale internationally.\n, • Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team\n, • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture\n, • 25 days holiday\n, • Based in Chester with flexibility and hybrid working if required.\n, • 37.5 hours per week\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Statutory pension\n, • Bonus\n

Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities. Accounts Assistant / Chester City Centre / £26,000 - £28,000 / Full-Time. NC Associates are working with a well-established law firm based in Chester City Centre who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

Accounts Assistant / Chester City Centre / £26,000 - £28,000 / Full-Time. NC Associates are working with a well-established law firm based in Chester City Centre who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities.

Management Accountant Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Group Management Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to take ownership of the month-end process, support the wider finance function, and develop a team within a fast-paced business environment. Salary/Benefits £40-45,000pa (dependent on experience) Career development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Involvement in continuous improvement projects and process enhancement initiatives Job Duties Preparation of monthly management accounts through to review stage by the Finance Manager Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations Preparation and posting of journals, including accruals, prepayments, loans and other adjustments Maintenance of the fixed asset register and fixed asset accounting Production of month-end reports together with detailed variance analysis Preparation and submission of VAT returns Responsibility for the control and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers Assisting with cost centre reviews, budgeting and budgetary controls Supporting external audits and responding to auditor queries Acting as a key link between senior finance stakeholders and the wider finance team Handling internal stakeholder queries and communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues Ideal Experience AAT Qualified, ACCA/CIMA PQ or QBE Previous experience within a medium to large organisation Strong technical accounting knowledge with previous experience at Assistant Management Accountant level or above Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and complex formulas Strong systems knowledge and the ability to quickly adapt to new software Demonstrable experience identifying and implementing process improvements Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Warrington Salary: £40,000.00 - £50,000.00 Summary: Due to rapid growth our client is looking to recruit two Management Accountants to join its finance team based in Appleton, Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on finance professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing business where the role will be varied, visible and closely connected to operations. Key Responsibilities: Reporting into the finance team, the Management Accountant will support the production of accurate and timely financial information, working closely with operational teams and heads of department to provide insight, challenge and support effective decision-making. • Prepare management accounts and support month-end reporting., • Produce financial reports, variance analysis and clear commentary., • Support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting activity., • Prepare and review accruals, prepayments and journals., • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and control account reviews., • Work with department heads to understand costs, performance and financial trends., • Help improve finance processes, controls and reporting as the business continues to grow., • Provide general support across the wider finance function as required. Experience: We are looking for a proactive, reliable and commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small team. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and confident building relationships with non-finance colleagues. • Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role., • Experience preparing management accounts or supporting month-end processes., • Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail., • Ability to work closely and effectively with operational and non-finance colleagues., • Practical, flexible approach with the willingness to support the wider team., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines., • Studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA as a minimum requirement., • Experience within transport, logistics or a fast-paced operational business would be advantageous, but is not essential. Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Assistant Accountant - Redhill.We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Redhill, Surrey (RH1 1QZ).As our Assistant Accountant, you will support the Regional Finance function in maintaining and reporting accurate financial

Allocating receipts and reconciling customer accounts. Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger role. If you are looking for a varied accounts role within a stable and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Exposure to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties. This position would suit an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, or someone with a strong finance administration background looking to further their career within accounting. These roles of

Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day administrative and data support to the Investment/Research team, acting as an assistant to colleagues across a range of recurring and ad hoc tasks., • Extract data from internal and external sources and prepare it for use in reporting, analysis and operational processes., • Clean, organise, reconcile and manipulate data in Excel, including combining datasets, identifying inconsistencies and resolving data-quality issues., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools, ensuring information is complete, consistent and available when required., • Produce regular and ad hoc reports, schedules and data summaries for internal stakeholders, following established templates and procedures., • Carry out data checks and reconciliations, investigate exceptions and follow up missing or inaccurate information with the appropriate team members., • Review existing administrative and data processes, identify inefficiencies or control gaps, and suggest practical improvements to make processes more accurate, consistent and efficient. Skills & Experience: • Advanced Excel skills are essential, with confidence using formulas, lookups, PivotTables, filters, sorting and other tools to extract, clean and manipulate data., • Strong numerical and analytical ability, with the confidence to work with large volumes of data and identify errors, trends and inconsistencies., • Experience in a data administration, reporting, operations, record-keeping or similar support role is preferred; financial services experience is useful but not essential., • No specific finance degree or professional finance qualification is required; practical data-handling ability, accuracy and strong Excel skills are more important., • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time-management skills, with a methodical approach to maintaining records and completing recurring tasks., • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions, follow up information and work effectively with colleagues across the business. Key Attributes: • Highly organised, dependable and comfortable working in a support-focused role with multiple routine and ad hoc priorities., • Methodical and data-focused, with a strong commitment to accuracy, completeness and good record keeping., • Curious about how processes work and willing to question, document and improve existing ways of working., • Collaborative and service-oriented, with a practical approach to supporting the wider team and meeting deadlines

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

Accounts Receivable Assistant Chester £25,000 - £27,000 + Benefits Full-Time | Office Based Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business in Chester to recruit an Accounts Receivable Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in accounts receivable, cash allocation, reconciliations, or credit control to join a supportive finance team within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of sales information, cash receipts, invoicing, reconciliations and debt management activities, while supporting the delivery of key financial reporting and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities Validate and process weekly sales declarations, ensuring accuracy and correct VAT treatment. Reconcile cash receipts and expenses against declarations, investigating and reporting any variances or shortfalls. Raise and process customer fee invoices and sales incentive invoices in a timely manner. Produce and distribute weekly cash and banking reports. Set up and administer agreed debt repayment plans, ensuring deductions are processed accurately. Prepare weekly payment proposals and ensure payments are processed in accordance with agreed timescales. Download, process and reconcile weekly card transaction data, investigating any discrepancies. Reconcile cash banking and fee control accounts on a regular basis. Investigate and resolve unallocated cash items. Prepare and reconcile account statements following customer departures or account closures. Respond to customer and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner. Produce weekly cash management reports, highlighting key variances and trends. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. Assist with the annual audit process by providing required financial information and supporting documentation. Support wider finance projects and provide cover for other departmental duties as required. About You Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines. Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills. Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and finance systems. Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset. What's on Offer? Salary £25,000 - £27,000 Office-based role in Chester Supportive and collaborative team environment Varied and rewarding role with exposure to multiple areas of accounts receivable and cash management INDFIN

NC Associates are working with a well-established insurance brokerage based near Whitchurch who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to take ownership of their finance function. Finance Assistant / Whitchurch / £30,000 - £32,000 / Standalone Finance Role /30 Hours Per week over 5 days. Repor

Assistant Finance Analyst - Clifton Job Type: Full time In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Analyst to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our Clifton office. As our Assistant Finance Analyst, you will process and maintain general ledger information, assisti

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning numbers into meaningful insights? If you're looking for a rewarding role with plenty of opportunity to develop and grow, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.GXO are currently looking for an.

Head Office, Clare House, Gosport.You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.We are open to various working patterns.Annual leave increases by one day per completed year of service xwzovoh up to a maximum of 25 days (pro rata), Pension s

Our client based in Warwickshire is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their business. This role would also be suitable for recent finance graduates. If you are a recent graduate or early-career professional with an interest in finance, your eagerness to learn is highly valued.

Working closely with the Finance team and alongside experienced assistants across the wider business, you will provide a blend of. Provide high-quality administrative and finance support to the Finance team. Finance Assistant or team support role, preferably within financial services or a large corp

Significant experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting founders or senior executives. Executive Assistant to the Founders. Some Executive Assistant roles are all about diary management.

Location: Lewisham, South East London Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Paid on the support staff scale An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in Lewisham is seeking an Assistant Finance Officer to support its internal finance operations. The Assistant Finance Officer will work closely wi

Responsibilities include: Reconciling and processing transactions across client & insurer payments, payaways, and bordereaux Managing your own workload to meet agreed service levels and quality standards Building strong relationships across IBA departments and broker teams to resolve queries quickly

Responsibilities Include: Sales Invoicing Prepare, review and raise accurate sales invoices in line with agreed pricing and contracts Ensure invoices are issued in a timely manner in accordance with billing cycles Verify billing data and resolve discrepancies prior to issuing invoices Maintain organ

Finance Assistant required January 2026 Mixed secondary school based in Tower Hamlets Finance Assistant to support invoicing, data entry and financial administration A busy and well-organised secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its internal finance function. T

Are you highly organised, confident with numbers, and great at managing your time? We’re looking for a Finance & Queries Assistant to join our Commissions Payable team. Carrying out general finance admin and ad‑hoc duties to keep our processes running smoothly.

The Opportunity Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage school resources with integrity? We are seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join a busy and effective administrative team in Bradford. Career Development: Access

We are looking for an enthusiastic, technically minded and customer-orientated Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. Above all, you’re motivated by our mission to reconnect people to nature through their feet and want your work to have positive impact Essential: Minimum of 1-2 years’ exper

Finance Assistant - Independent Secondary School - Shrewsbury Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Finance Assistant An Independent Secondary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their experienced fin

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable) Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37. Are you motivated by accuracy, problem-solving, and keeping financial operations running smoothly? Join our team as a Finance Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring clients are billed correctly, pay

Location: Maidstone Start Date: ASAP Salary: Support staff pay scale, dependent on experience A large and well-established secondary school in Maidstone is seeking a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join its busy finance department. The finance and administrative teams are central to the

Role: Finance Assistant Salary: Depending on experience Location: Southampton (hybrid - min 3 days in the office) The Finance Assistant plays a key role in supporting the finance function by ensuring the effective delivery of treasury and accounts payable activities. Collaborate with internal teams

Key Responsibilities: • Process purchase orders, invoices and payments accurately • Maintain up-to-date financial records and filing systems • Assist with reconciliation of accounts and financial transactions • Record income and support banking procedures where required • Liaise with suppl

Purpose of the Role This exciting hybrid opportunity has arisen to join our Client Money team in Leeds.This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised, process and results driven individual who has strong attention to detail, who can manage their own time and workload.The new and modern office

A well-established secondary school in Ealing is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team as soon as possible. About the Role As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and wider school leadership, ensuring

Assistant Accountant and Credit Control role supporting month-end, group reporting, and audit.

Finance Assistant – High-Performing Secondary School – Norwich (Norfolk) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a high-performing secondary school in Norwich. The finance team plays a key rol

We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional Assistant Finance Business Partner with outstanding data knowledge, interpersonal and diplomacy skills, and a strong customer service ethic to join the busy Finance Team. Assistant Finance Business Partner. These are exciting times fo

A successful and forward-thinking academy in Oldham is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join its finance team. About the Role The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day financial administration of the academy in Oldham, working closely with the School Business Mana

Assistant Accountant needed to support finance team, handling accounting duties, month-end processes, and credit control in Leeds.

A well-established secondary school in Cambridge is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team as soon as possible. About the Role As a Finance Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Finance Manager and wider school leadership, ensur

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our hardworking, committed an.

Finance Assistant – High-Performing Secondary School – Exeter (Devon) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a high-performing secondary school in Exeter. You will work closely with the finan

The Audit Assistant Manager will manage audit engagements, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with standards, offering hybrid working and career development.

Location: Bath Start Date: ASAP Salary: Support staff pay scale, dependent on experience A large and well-established secondary school in Bath is seeking a proactive and organised Finance Assistant to join its busy finance department. The finance and administrative teams are central to the school’

Seeking a Finance Assistant to support daily financial operations, including invoice processing, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial record maintenance. Requires previous finance experience and proficiency in Excel.

Finance Assistant – Prestigious Secondary School – Guildford (Surrey) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Finance Assistant to join a prestigious secondary school in Guildford. You will work closely wi

Seeking a Finance Assistant in York to support the Finance Manager with financial data, reporting, and processes in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Finance Assistant - Independent School - Colchester Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale Finance Assistant An Independent Secondary School in Colchester is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their experienced finance and a

Location: Barking and Dagenham, East London Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Support staff pay scale A large and well-run secondary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its busy finance function. Job Overview The Finance Assistant will support daily financial admi