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Management AccountantLocation: Bracknell (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)Salary: Up to £60,000 + BenefitsType: Permanent, Full-TimeThe CompanyHays are partnering with a highly successful and growing SME technology business based in Bracknell. Having operated for over nine years, the company has experienced significant growth, including expansion into the US following private equity investment.Despite this growth, the finance function has remained lean and agile, with a small team supporting an increasingly complex international operation. As a result, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, qualified accountant to join the business as a key member of the finance team and become the right-hand person to the Financial Controller.The RoleThis is not a traditional Management Accountant position.Whilst management accounts preparation remains a core responsibility, the successful candidate will play a much broader role across finance operations, controls, reporting, systems improvements and business growth initiatives.Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will help create greater visibility across the finance function, improve reporting and processes, and support the business through its next phase of growth. This role would suit a hands-on individual who enjoys working within an SME environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves when required.Key Responsibilities \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs\n, • Ownership of month-end close processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control activities\n, • Cash flow reporting and forecasting\n, • Business performance analysis and reporting\n, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes\n, • Assisting with audit and statutory reporting requirements\n, • Driving improvements to reporting, controls and finance processes\n, • Supporting finance systems and operational improvement projects\n, • Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business\n, • Acting as a deputy and trusted support to the Financial Controller\n, • Providing hands-on support across the wider finance function when required\n\n About YouWe are looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive and eager to develop their career within a growing business.You will ideally possess: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)\n, • Previous experience producing management accounts within an SME environment\n, • Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting\n, • A continuous improvement mindset with experience-enhancing processes and reporting\n, • Excellent Excel and systems skills\n, • A hands-on and pragmatic approach\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • The ability to adapt and work across a broad remit rather than a narrow finance role\n, • Ambition to progress and take on increasing responsibility over time\n\n What's On Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £60,000\n, • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)\n, • Genuine opportunity to become the Financial Controller's number two\n, • Broad exposure across finance, operations and business improvement projects\n, • Fast-growing PE-backed business\n, • Fantastic career development opportunities\n, • The interview process consists of two online interviews followed by a final on-site meeting\n\n This role would be ideal for a qualified accountant looking to move beyond pure management accounting and become an integral part of a growing SME finance function. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Full job description Job Title: UK Accounting Manager Reports to: UK Financial Controller Departmental Function Production of accurate management information on a monthly basis within established reporting timeframe Production of robust financial forecasts Report results to US parent company Manage the finance team Cash management Provide support to other departments Essential Duties & Responsibilities -Oversee month end close in required timeframe -Produce and input period end journals -Review/analysis of monthly results -Report monthly/quarterly results to US parent -Production of monthly forecasts for submission to US parent -Point of contact with US Treasury regarding weekly payment runs -Oversee collections from customers and intercompany receivables -Preparation of information for internal/external auditors and manage the audit process -Compliance and administration of Corporate and Indirect taxes -Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function -Preparation of customer P&L’s -Provide additional financial information to support customer tenders and projects -Provide training and communication to the business on financial items -Budget/Forecasting for company and programs -Variance Analysis -Deliver against ad hoc requests -Payroll Candidate Profile: -Qualified Accountant – ACCA/ACA/CIMA 5+yrs PQE -Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines -Experience of leading and managing a team effectively -Strong Excel skills including experience of financial modelling -Strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively with non-finance individuals -Team player -Have an understanding of Information Security practices and is able to attain and maintain competency in those as prescribed by company policies. -Ability to handle all personal data (whether that be of your employees, colleagues or your own) in confidence; with integrity and in a manner of which ensures appropriate security measures are met and adhered to, which include protection against unlawful processing or accidental loss, destruction or damage in line with GDPR compliance. Other skills – advantageous but not essential -SOX control environment -Navision, Lawson, Hyperion

Job Title: Credit Control Manager Location: Bracknell Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time BSRIA is seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Credit Control Manager to lead the credit control function and work as a trusted business partner to operational leaders across the organisation. This is a visible, hands-on role rather than a back-office collections position. You will take a proactive and assertive approach to reducing outstanding debt, while developing and embedding the controls, reporting and discipline needed to support the business as it grows. You will bring energy, pace and a strong focus on accountability, while building effective relationships across Sales, the divisions and the leadership team. In return, you will join a supportive organisation that values teamwork and professional development. You will have the opportunity to shape and own the credit control function, with direct exposure to operational and finance leaders, a competitive salary and a stable, collaborative working environment focused on delivering excellent results. Exciting work you will be doing: Owning the end-to-end credit control strategy for BSRIA, driving aggressive, well-organised collection of overdue debt and minimising DSO and bad debt exposure Leading weekly calls with operational leads and Business Managers across each division to review aged debt, agree collection actions and hold owners to account for outcomes Acting as an active business partner to the divisions - challenging poor credit behaviour at source, not just chasing the symptoms Designing, implementing and continuously improving credit control policies, procedures and controls, and ensuring they are consistently applied across the business Carrying out credit checks on new and existing clients, setting credit limits and Terms of Business, and tightening terms proactively where risk increases Escalating problem accounts swiftly and decisively, including recommending stop-supply, legal action or debt recovery agency referral where appropriate Setting, monitoring and reporting on KPIs for aged debt, DSO and cash collection, with monthly updates to the CFO including risk commentary and action owners Supporting and line managing a Credit Controller by setting clear, achievable KPI targets, such as cash collected, aged debt reduction and query turnaround, while monitoring progress and providing regular coaching, guidance and day-to-day support Managing the sales ledger and high standards of accuracy, including: Setting up and maintaining accurate customer accounts and records Chasing overdue payments and reducing aged debt Working to debt collection targets Resolving customer and internal account queries promptly Processing and allocating payments, including BACS and card transactions Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies Monitoring credit limits and applying credit control procedures Processing customer refunds in line with policy Assisting with audit preparation and providing supporting documentation when required Identifying and implementing process and systems improvements to strengthen the wider credit control and cash collection function About you: To be considered for this Credit Control Manager role: Essential: Experience in credit control, accounts receivable or sales ledger management Strong knowledge of aged debt, DSO, cash collection and reconciliations Confident communicator able to influence finance, sales and operational stakeholders Proactive, organised and resilient, with strong attention to detail Comfortable using finance systems, Excel, AI, and working to KPIs and producing reports to drive improvement Desirable: Line management or supervisory experience within finance or credit control Experience improving credit control policies, reporting or processes Knowledge of recovery processes, stop-supply procedures or relevant finance qualifications CICM Level 5 Diploma or equivalent experience What BSRIA can offer you: - Workplace Pension Scheme - Life Assurance - 4 times annual gross reference salary - (email address removed) - Online GP Support Services - 26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays - Eye tests - Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park - Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service) Please click on the APPLY button where you'll be redirected to our site to complete your application. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Credit Controller, Part Qualified Accountant, Senior Finance Assistant, Management Accountant, Finance Officer, Accounts Manager, Credit Controller, Part Qualified Accountant, Credit Control Manager, Finance Manager, Credit Control may also be considered for this role

Management AccountantLocation: Bracknell (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)Salary: Up to £60,000 + BenefitsType: Permanent, Full-Time The CompanyHays are partnering with a highly successful and growing SME technology business based in Bracknell. Having operated for over nine years, the company has experienced significant growth, including expansion into the US following private equity investment.Despite this growth, the finance function has remained lean and agile, with a small team supporting an increasingly complex international operation. As a result, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, qualified accountant to join the business as a key member of the finance team and become the right-hand person to the Financial Controller. The RoleThis is not a traditional Management Accountant position.Whilst management accounts preparation remains a core responsibility, the successful candidate will play a much broader role across finance operations, controls, reporting, systems improvements and business growth initiatives.Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will help create greater visibility across the finance function, improve reporting and processes, and support the business through its next phase of growth. This role would suit a hands-on individual who enjoys working within an SME environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves when required. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs Ownership of month-end close processes including journals, accruals and reconciliations Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control activities Cash flow reporting and forecasting Business performance analysis and reporting Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes Assisting with audit and statutory reporting requirements Driving improvements to reporting, controls and finance processes Supporting finance systems and operational improvement projects Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business Acting as a deputy and trusted support to the Financial Controller Providing hands-on support across the wider finance function when requiredAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive and eager to develop their career within a growing business.You will ideally possess: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Previous experience producing management accounts within an SME environment Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting A continuous improvement mindset with experience-enhancing processes and reporting Excellent Excel and systems skills A hands-on and pragmatic approach Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to adapt and work across a broad remit rather than a narrow finance role Ambition to progress and take on increasing responsibility over timeWhat's On Offer? Salary up to £60,000 Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Genuine opportunity to become the Financial Controller's number two Broad exposure across finance, operations and business improvement projects Fast-growing PE-backed business Fantastic career development opportunities The interview process consists of two online interviews followed by a final on-site meetingThis role would be ideal for a qualified accountant looking to move beyond pure management accounting and become an integral part of a growing SME finance function. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

European Credit Controller - Bracknell - Inital 3 months office based, Hybrid thereafter Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking to join a successful international business with well-known consumer brands and customers across Europe? Huntress are recruiting for a proactive and organised Credit Controller to join a busy finance team, taking ownership of the European sales ledger and playing a key role in cash collection, credit risk management and customer relationship management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, resolving queries and making a real impact on cash flow and business performance. Key responsibilities include: Managing the European debtor ledgers and ensuring customers pay within agreed payment terms. Chasing outstanding debt via telephone and email while maintaining positive customer relationships. Investigating and resolving customer deductions and account queries. Obtaining remittance advice and allocating customer receipts. Forecasting customer receipts to support weekly cash flow reporting. Monitoring customer credit limits and releasing orders where appropriate. Maintaining accurate customer master data. Producing reports and analysis on aged debt, collections and credit exposure. Supporting the annual audit process and credit insurance requirements. Working closely with sales teams, overseas finance colleagues and customer accounts payable teams to resolve issues quickly. Identifying opportunities to improve accounts receivable processes and controls. We're looking for someone who has: Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role covering international preferably European markets and currencies Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines. Good Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Confidence working with customers and internal stakeholders across different departments. Fluency in one or more European languages would be desirable. In Return Supportive and collaborative finance team. Exposure to European customers and stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits package. Career development opportunities within a global business. If you're an enthusiastic Credit Controller who enjoys delivering excellent customer service while helping to improve cash flow and minimise credit risk, we'd love to hear from you. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

OakNorth is seeking a senior finance leader to act as the functional lead for financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee the close process, statutory accounts, and governance of reporting frameworks, while managing finance teams in I

The role balances hands-on finance operations with strategic initiatives and leadership of teams in India, while partnering with the Head of Finance & Controls. OakNorth Bank plc is seeking a senior finance leader to act as the functional lead for core financial reporting, tax compliance, and regula

Finance Cost Controller About the company This is a key commercial finance role within a growing, operationally focused business with an ambition to improve perfo

Sainsbury's is recruiting a Head of Finance Systems to lead the Finance Systems team, shaping strategy and governance across finance platforms. You will collaborate with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure data integrity and secure finance processes, while delivering programmes from inception t

Head of Finance — UK Real Assets Investment Manager (Real Estate, Renewables & Logistics) | London. One direct report (Analyst, Finance & Operations), with scope to build the team out further as the platform scales. This is a genuinely broad, high-autonomy Head of Finance mandate for someone who w

Morgan Stanley Global Head of Credit Model Control in Finance will lead end-to-end valuation models and analysis for credits, securitized products, municipal securities and lending, focusing on complex or novel trades. You will manage a team, drive process improvements, ensure adherence to risk cont

Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, industry, and competitive environment and technical skills, including risks and key regulations relevant to the division. Strong academics in finance or a quantitative discipline such as financial engineering, mathematics, physics, engineering or ot

With a warehouse facility now secured, the piece that's missing is a finance leader alongside them. As the first finance hire dedicated to credit, you'll own the accounting for the business end to end: the loan book and the funding structures behind it. If you've done credit finance inside a special

Including Head of Finance, FP&A or Controller leadership at a high-growth B2B SaaS or fintech startup. Head of Finance, FP&A or Controller leadership at a high-growth B2B SaaS or fintech startup. Build and run the finance function.

Owning the End-to-End Transactional Finance Function. Ensure robust controls, compliance and governance across all transactional finance activities. Build strong relationships with operational, commercial, finance and supplier stakeholders.

Join Group Finance Risk and play a central leadership role at the heart of Finance. Lead and shape the Finance business partnering agenda. Extensive business partnering experience, with a proven track record of providing strategic advice, challenge and support to senior Finance leaders, enabling the

Must have hands-on FP&A or Strategic Finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and leadership reporting, gained in roles such as FP&A Analyst, FP&A Manager, Head of FP&A, or Strategic Finance Lead. The Head of Finance will take ownership for Flagrig

Capsa AI in London is hiring a Head of Finance to build and run the finance function.

Behavox is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function for a global business generating over $50M in revenue, with a growth trajectory toward $100M over 3–5 years. You will advise the CEO/COO on forecasting, liquidity, capital structure, financing strategy, and growth planning, while bu

Flagright is building a global finance operation to support rapid growth across the US, UK, India, and Singapore. The Head of Finance will own all financial planning, reporting, and accounting across four entities, driving scalable processes and ensuring compliant, data-driven decision making. This

You'll run a lean finance function with one direct report while working in lockstep with the Actuarial team and Group Finance. Directly manage, mentor and develop one finance team member, staying in the detail of the ledger while owning the wider finance agenda. Because ZIL underwrites risk on its o

Bis Henderson is seeking a Group Head of Finance for a private equity-backed logistics and business operations group serving the automotive and aerospace sectors, focused on high-value product. You will lead the finance function day-to-day, acting as deputy to the CFO and contributing to acquisition

Day to day, you will take ownership of the full finance function: monthly reporting, board packs, cashflow management and all statutory and tax obligations. Alongside this, you will manage the relationship with the outsourced fund administrator as the firm approaches and works through its first clos

Head of Markets Finance Desk Technology (Director). We are seeking an experienced technology leader to lead our Markets Finance Technology team.

Operating across the UK and Europe, the COO and Founders are looking to hire their first Head of Finance to join their leadership team and build out the finance function. Reporting to the COO and working directly with the CEO, Founders and Senior Leadership team, The Head of Finance will combine the

Contribute as an active member of the Finance Leadership Team, shaping functional strategy, driving performance and supporting wider Finance and organisational priorities. As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, you will contribute to the broader leadership, strategy and continuous improvement o

You will build out the credit finance function as the portfolio grows, delivering reliable insights to FP&A, the CFO, and the board regarding cost of funds, unit economics, and portfolio performance. Specialist experience in SPV and structured finance accounting. With a warehouse facility now secure

Leading a team of eight finance professionals, you will provide clear direction, leadership and development whilst ensuring the finance function delivers timely, accurate and insightful financial information to support business performance. As Head of Finance, you will hold the number one finance po

As a key member of the senior finance leadership team, you will provide strategic direction across financial control, reporting, accounting policy, tax, treasury and sustainability reporting. You will play a pivotal role in supporting executive decision making, strengthening governance, driving fina

Liberis Limited in London seeks a strategic Head of Credit Risk Management to shape the risk strategy across embedded finance partnerships. You will partner with Commercial, Finance, Pricing, Product and Operations to balance growth with risk-adjusted returns, evolve the risk appetite, monitor perfo

The role leads a Finance Business Partnering function, delivering high-quality financial support and strategic advice to senior leadership. The post requires CCAB qualification or equivalent, extensive post-qualification experience in finance leadership, and strong stakeholder management. Jobs is se

Page Executive is assisting a leading international bank in London to appoint a Director, Head of Trade Finance Sales. This hands-on role covers corporate and FI coverage, driving trade finance opportunities across UK, Europe and Middle East corridors, with leadership of a small team.

Work across FMUK finance, Production Company finance teams, FM Group Finance and IT and many other teams across FM. Increased stakeholder satisfaction (COO, FD, UK finance teams, Group Finance). Integration: Embed new and existing portfolios of companies into a coherent, scalable finance operating m

Head of Finance Business Partnering for Children's Services required for a local authority based in London. The Head of Finance Business Partnering is responsible for leading and implementing the business partnering function for the service area.

United States Digital Space LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a finance leader to own credit accounting end-to-end as the first dedicated finance hire for credit. The role requires specialist SPV/structured finance experience, IFRS 9 knowledge, and a track record of building scalable finance proc

One Air is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the Finance team from our Head Office in Hampton Wick, London.

Russam Gms is seeking a Fractional Head of Finance for the Payments/Fintech sector to guide FCA licence efforts and strategic financial leadership.

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Head of Finance Risk in the UK, with a track record of leading financial reporting risk and SOX programs. You will partner with Finance leadership to embed robust risk practices, enhance automation, and support governance committees with high-quality risk insights a

Head of FP&A, Finance Director, or VP of Finance at a large corporate with full ownership of the planning and reporting function. We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find senior finance leaders who can help train their latest language model on strategic financial planning and executi

The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth processes and accurate reporting to support decision-making. Manage and develop finance, operational and cross-functional teams.

The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth processes and accurate reporting to support decision-making. Manage and develop finance, operational and cross-functional teams.

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant, ideally with 3–5 years’ post-qualified experience and a proven track record in senior finance, Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller roles. We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead our Finance team, supporting a modern commercial aircr

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end finance transformation, working across Finance, Technology, Commercial, and Operations functions to deliver sustainable process improvements, enhanced controls, and greater business value. Strong understanding of core finance proces

Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner or Financial Performance role. Head of Finance | Build the Finance Function from the Ground Up. This is a rare opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up within a high-growth business.

Flagright is seeking a Head of Finance to own financial operations globally, spanning US, UK, India, and Singapore. This hands-on role suits someone with strong finance expertise who can build and optimize processes to scale quickly.

JSS seeks a Head of Finance to build and own the finance function for a fast-growing UK real assets platform in London.

Must have hands-on FP&A or Strategic Finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and leadership reporting, gained in roles such as FP&A Analyst, FP&A Manager, Head of FP&A, or Strategic Finance Lead. The Head of Finance will take ownership for Flagrig