Credit Controller, Telford, Up to £31000 per annum, hybrid working

Your new company
Hays are working exclusively with a dynamic and growing business who are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Credit controller to join their team in Telford

Your new role

FP&A, Interim, Fixed Term Contract, Process set up, financial strategy set up and delivery.

Your new company
Established large scale not-for-profit organisation based in the north-east.

Your new role
This role is all about shaping the way the organisation uses financial data to grow. You’ll have the ability to build an effective FP&A strategy as well as influence and design systems, processes, and insights that directly influence continued success, while building a culture where data is integral to decision-making. There are a number of imminent key projects which you will be able to direct and shape, as well as oversee the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the tools and processes once in place. You will work at all levels of the organisation, collaborating with senior financial management.
What you’ll need to succeed

You will have a commercial background and outlook, the ability to build a financial strategy from scratch and manage talented team members to reach their potential. Your demonstrable experience in l eading the development of reporting structures and software platforms that combine financial and non-financial data will be combined with spearheading the use of PowerBI and other tools as a key data provider for financial analysis and performance understanding.

Bringing expertise in focusing on improvements to the budgeting and forecasting processes; delivering transformation of existing processes, developing future planning cycles and the effective development of data strategy, reporting frameworks, and insight tools that empower teams to make informed, data-led decisions.
Your stakeholder engagement skills will be highly credible and effective with technical teams to transform raw data into accessible and meaningful outputs through the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a finance data lakehouse. You will have the ability to build dashboards, reports, and data visualisations that translate numbers into stories and opportunities that drive decision-making and continuous improvement to processes.
Within this role you will be the bridge between technical specialists and Finance senior management, making sure the data and assumptions used are both reliable and relevant and championing a culture of data fluency across the organisation by coaching teams and promoting self-service reporting.

What you’ll get in return
With a broad remit, this is an opportunity to lead the development of future processes through your expertise in a collaborative and friendly environment.
With excellent benefits (generous pension and holidays), flexible working, free parking and a modern office environment.

What you need to do now
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Kairos Women Working Together (Kairos) was founded in 1999 by a group of women in Coventry who recognised that those facing multiple disadvantages, and therefore most at risk of sexual exploitation, were falling through the cracks of existing services. From grassroots beginnings, Kairos has grown into a respected, feminist led, specialist women s organisation rooted in the community it serves. Over the next 5 years, Kairos will strengthen our new Women s Hub as a safe, accessible, trauma-informed women s centre delivering best practice responses, expand our services to meet women s needs, strengthen partnerships, and influence systems so that no woman is left behind. To do this, Kairos now seeks a strategic and experienced Finance & Impact Lead to join our Senior Leadership Team and drive the financial health and demonstrable impact of our charity. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be the custodian of our financial strategy, compliance, and data integrity. The role involves leading the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, managing all financial operations including statutory accounts and audit and ensuring strong financial controls. A key component is translating complex financial and performance data into clear, compelling impact reports for funders, trustees, and senior leadership. If you are driven by both financial excellence and purpose-led impact, we encourage you to apply. Due to the nature of our work, this post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role. To apply, please complete an application form or if you prefer send your CV with a cover letter setting out how you meet our role requirements. We're keen to interview great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in, and we reserve the right to close the advert early, so please don't wait - apply now!

Aylesbury Area, Buckinghamshire
4 days office / 1 day remote
60,000 + Bonus

A growing, privately owned business based in the Buckinghamshire area is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join its leadership team during an exciting period of expansion.

The company has experienced strong growth in recent years and is now investing further in its people, systems and operational capability as it works towards a clear goal of significantly increasing revenue over the next few years.

This is a broad and commercially focused position reporting directly to the business owner and senior leadership team. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the organisation as it scales, ensuring financial stability, strong controls and high-quality reporting across the business. The role will also include line management responsibility for a small finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the day-to-day finance function for the UK operation
• Preparation of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
• Cash flow management, forecasting and banking oversight
• Development of financial controls and scalable processes
• Budgeting and financial planning to support growth initiatives
• Asset tracking and financial governance across the business
• Supporting commercial decision making through financial insight and reporting
• Partnering with operational and sales teams to drive performance
• Managing and mentoring two members of the finance team

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Background in SME, owner-managed or high-growth environments advantageous
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to support operational teams
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a scaling business
• Previous experience managing or developing finance staff

Why Join?

• Key finance leadership role within a growing organisation
• Direct interaction with the business owner and senior decision makers
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes and long-term strategy
• Clear growth ambitions with investment planned across the business

Your new company

An international, fast-growing digital marketing and technology group is seeking a Financial Controller to join its central finance team in London. This is a key role, supporting group wide financial control, reporting, and governance across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring high quality financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, and continuous improvement of finance operations as the business continues to scale globally.

Your new role

• Leading the month-end close across 18+ international entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Managing and developing a small finance operations team (2 direct reports), setting clear standards and priorities
• Delivering detailed balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow analysis, providing insight to senior stakeholders
• Supporting group budgeting and forecasting, working closely with FP&A and senior finance leadership
• Driving process improvement and transformation projects, including shared services initiatives, systems upgrades, and operational change as the group scales.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 4+ years’ experience in a relevant finance or controllership role
• Strong financial control or group reporting background
• ACA qualified with Audit background
• Solid understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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As a Billing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the billing department’s day-to-day activities. You will ensure accurate invoicing, maintain client accounts, ensure compliance, and improve processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage the entire billing cycle, from data entry to final invoice delivery to our clients.
• Ensuring all invoices are accurate, compliant with policies/regulations, and reconcile with the AR ledger.
• Where necessary ensure the uploading of invoices to client portals is carried out efficiently.
• In conjunction with Credit Management handle billing inquiries, disputes, and support the collections efforts.
• Collaborate with other departments and clients to ensure PO data is maintained accurately.
• Analyse and where necessary enhance billing procedures to maintain the efficiency and accuracy of the process.
• Update the Group Treasury team on sales activity for cash flow purposes.
• Uploading of sales invoices to our funding partner.
• Prepare reports on billing metrics and KPI’s.
• Support other operational initiatives and special projects as required.

About you:

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Prior Billing & Finance experience required (ideally within the staffing sector).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Bullhorn, Sage and RSM InTime would be preferred.
• Problem-solving mindset supporting an international team to deliver exceptional service delivery focused on continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to perform well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.

About ersg

Set up in 2008, ersg is an award winning, international leader in staffing services to the global energy and built environment markets. We work with major international companies through to smaller independent businesses to enable their projects to be facilitated effectively throughout the entire project life cycle. Whilst headquartered in London, our global business has over 200 staff with offices across Europe, North America and Asia.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff or applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.*

A facilities management business is looking for a Finance Manager.

Your new company
A company that has developed massively in the last 10 years and benefited from large-scale investment from a big player in the Real estate space, this company have contracts with some of the UKs biggest household names and provide multi- service offerings.
Your new role
Working as part of a finance team geared towards quality and the delivery of strategic insight, this company are looking for an experienced leader from a reporting background who can review and manage this process but ultimately has an acumen to really get involved in the analytical/partnering led capacity, pushing long term value.
Duties:- Overall ownership for financial reporting, including statutory accounts and audit liaison

• Review of management accounts
• Management of transactional team across two sites
• Business partnering and financial review of contract performance
• Ongoing variance analysis and trend analysis to support Business Partnering initiatives
• Business partnering with operational budget holders

Finance Business Partner required to join a global retailer based in Bolton

Your new company
Your new company are a globally recognised retailer with a real passion for their people. A leading global retailer with a with a true global presence, operating in over 25 countries. Due to a number of recent acquisitions across Europe they’re now needing to strengthen their finance function with a Finance Business Partner
Your new role
In your new role as Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for over 700 stores across teh German division. This will include financial accounting for month end, budget and forecasting, management reporting to the operations management team. You’ll prepare weekly trading reports and dashboards and present these to the CEO. You’ll prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance whilst identifying the key trends and drivers of the result. You’ll work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, by location.
What you’ll need to succeed
In your new role as Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for over 700 stores across the German division. This will include financial accounting for month end, budget and forecasting, management reporting to the operations management team. You’ll prepare weekly trading reports and dashboards and present these to the CEO. You’ll prepare monthly presentations on the trading performance whilst identifying the key trends and drivers of the result. You’ll work alongside the management accounts team to understand monthly performance by site, by brand, by location.

What you’ll get in return
You will join one of the fastest growing PLC’s in the North of England. You’ll join a that can offer real career progression opportunities both here in the UK and Worldwide. You will receive a salary of circa £65,000 plus bonus and benefits. If you’re ambitious and looking for a business where their ambitions match those of your own, then this is the business for you!

What you need to do now
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Senior Accountant, Accountancy Practice, Belfast. £40000 - £45000 per annum

our new company
This growing professional accountancy practice with a forward thinking and focused approach are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to manage their office in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would be keen to develop and manage a branch.

Your new role

Purchase Ledger - Temp - Swansea

Your New Company:You’ll be joining a well established organisation in South Wales. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a busy finance team through a period of change while strengthening your skills in a fast paced environment.
Your New Role:As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will support the accounts payable function ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial control. You’ll work closely with the wider finance team.
Key Responsibilities:- Review, verify, and process invoices accurately.

• Maintain supplier ledgers and complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Conduct timely weekly payment runs
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and resolve supplier queries promptly.
• Input invoices and supplier details accurately into the financial system
• Support with audits, reporting, and process improvements
• Collaborate with the management accounts team to ensure correct cost allocations

What You Will Need to Succeed:- Strong experience in Accounts Payable or transactional finance

• Excellent accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
• Confident using Excel and financial systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure
• Immediately available to start a role

What You Need to Do Now:If this role sounds right for you, click ‘apply now’ to send your CV or call Louis on .If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential conversation about your career. #

Audit Manager wanted for Top 10 Oxford Firm

Corporate Audit Manager
Top 10 Firm - Oxford
Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a major professional services firm known for doing things differently-looking ahead, driving ambitious growth, and championing positive change within the industry. They provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of organisations, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. They also offer their people real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
With over several thousand employees in the UK and a global presence in more than 100 markets, the firm is on an ambitious journey-from great to exceptional-and they’re looking for the right people to help shape the future of the business and their own careers.
Role Overview
Now is an exciting time to elevate your audit experience by joining a growing portfolio in Oxford. In a continually evolving market, this role requires someone who prioritises doing what is right, asks challenging questions, and delivers high quality assurance to clients.If you are ambitious and seeking a varied and engaging audit position, this opportunity is ideal.What You’ll Be Doing
Working within the Commercial Audit team-particularly with clients in the Private Capital space-you’ll enjoy exposure across a diversity of sectors. Key responsibilities include:

• Making quality second nature
• You will deliver work that has a significant impact on both clients and the firm. High standards are essential.
• Supporting business growth
• You’ll assist senior leaders with business development and may participate in pitches to win new work.
• Owning your portfolio

You will:

• Lead and oversee audit teams
• Act as a key point of contact for clients
• Help define audit approaches
• Review audit work papers
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit files
• Being part of a collaborative team
• You’ll contribute to a dynamic audit team in Oxford, manage and develop junior colleagues, and help shape the culture of the office while working across service lines.
• Taking responsibility
• You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage a significant audit portfolio, and build strong working relationships throughout the business.
• Building your personal brand
• There will be opportunities to build visibility internally and in the marketplace, with support from leadership to continue growing your skills and career.

What We’re Looking For
The firm has ambitious growth targets and needs people with drive, adaptability, and curiosity. They value individuals who embrace change, ask questions, and maintain high standards.
Minimum requirements:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)
• Post qualification experience
• Experience managing a substantial portfolio of audit clients

You’ll also bring:

• Experience auditing commercial companies, including private equity backed businesses, large listed entities, and international groups
• The ability to solve complex technical issues
• Strong project management skills
• Experience developing high performing teams
• Excellent relationship building skills
• A proactive approach to taking on department-wide responsibilities
• A desire to push yourself-and the business-forward

Why This Firm is Right for You
This organisation stands out for its inclusive culture-one where people can truly flourish. They value individuality and believe the things that make you different help everyone perform at their best.Their values drive everything they do: doing what’s right, being curious, and being candid yet kind.
Beyond culture, you’ll enjoy:

• Tailored development programmes and coaching
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension, life assurance, and private medical
• Options for additional holiday
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to retail discounts, gym memberships, and financial advice

They’re seeking people who will contribute ideas, challenge norms, and exceed expectations-people proud to do what’s right for clients, colleagues, and themselves.

Audit Senior Manager job, Top 10 firm, Cambridge

Audit Senior Manager - Cambridge
Are you an experienced Audit Senior Manager looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join a leading firm in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing high-quality audit services and contributing to the growth and success of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:- Leading and managing audit engagements from planning through to completion

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to junior team members
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and professional standards
• Identifying opportunities for business development and growth

Requirements:- ACA/ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience

• Proven track record in managing audit engagements and leading teams
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of current audit and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What We Offer:- Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Flexible working arrangements

If you are a motivated and ambitious Audit Senior Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team in Cambridge #

A growing organisation in Hull is recruiting a Finance Manager for an initial 6-month contract.

An organisation based in Hull centre is recruiting a Finance Manager on an initial 6-month contract to cover a secondment. Potential for the role to be made permanent also.

The role is working within a small finance team, reporting to the CFO and with management responsibilities for 2 transactional staff members.

As well as a competitive salary on offer, the successful candidate will also receive a matched pension up to 6%, hybrid working options with 2 days per week from home and flexible start/finish times, and free on-site parking.

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and be available to start at very short notice.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Leadership and Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring delivery of high quality financial output.
• Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring strong governance, accuracy, and compliance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Management Accounts & Annual Accounts
• Take complete ownership of monthly management accounts with clear analysis and insight.
• Lead the year end close and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage the R&D tax credit process
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Prepare annual budgets and regular reforecasts.
• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support strategic decision making with financial modelling and scenario analyses.
Cash Flow & Working Capital
• Monitor cash flow and ensure effective working capital management.
• Recommend actions to optimise cash cycles.
Payroll & Compliance
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain adherence to finance policies, regulations, and internal controls.
Taxation Management
• Own all areas of taxation, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and any sector specific tax compliance.
• Liaise with external tax advisers where necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions of all tax returns.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess tax implications for the business.
• Optimise tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance.
Financial Systems & Process Improvements
• Lead enhancement of financial systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Streamline processes and strengthen internal controls.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Temp Credit Controller - Belfast (Full Time, Office Based)

Your new company
A well-established and fast-growing organisation within the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Operating across both retail and trade markets, the business manages a high volume of customer accounts and provides end to end distribution, commercial and operational services. Due to continued growth and increased demand within the finance function, an additional resource is required to support effective cash collection and maintain a clean, well managed sales ledger.

A bookkeeper is required for an independent firm in Manchester City Centre.

Your new company
Our client is a growing independent accountancy firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Known for its friendly, supportive culture and long-standing client relationships, the firm is looking to welcome a dedicated Bookkeeper to its expanding team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you’ll enjoy variety and autonomy in your day to day role.
Your new role
As a Bookkeeper, you will support a broad range of clients across various sectors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing invoices, payments and receipts
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Liaising directly with clients and providing excellent support
• Working with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

The role offers flexibility and would suit either an experienced part-time Bookkeeper or someone looking for full-time hours.
What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
• Is confident working with cloud accounting software (Xero experience desirable)
• Is able to manage their own workload and meet deadlines
• Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Enjoys building positive client relationships
• Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience (both welcome)

What you’ll get in return
Hybrid working, 25 days holiday.

What you need to do now
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Private Client Tax Manager/Senior Manager or Director - lead and grow your team. Ipswich or Camb

Hays are proud to be partnering with a well-established, forward-thinking professional services firm who are seeking a driven and experienced Tax professional to take the lead in their Private Client team and spearhead its growth.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Manager ready to step up, or for an established Senior Manager or Director looking for a fresh challenge in a progressive environment.
Why join this firm?- Become part of a respected firm with a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence.

• Step into a leadership role with clear progression pathways, including the chance to reach Director level and beyond.
• Thrive in a culture that champions development, supports ambition, and nurtures talent at every stage.

Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality tax advisory services, overseeing compliance and strategic planning projects.

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, ensuring their tax needs are proactively met.
• Lead and inspire a team of tax professionals, driving growth and delivering market-leading services.
• Stay ahead of legislative changes, ensuring compliance and keeping clients informed.
• Play a key role in business development-writing proposals, presenting to clients, and expanding referral networks.
• Review and sign off complex tax returns and high-risk documentation.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless service delivery aligned with the firm’s values.
• Act as the primary client contact, overseeing work planning and resource allocation.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop team members to build long-term capability.
• Champion the firm’s mission and values, embedding them into daily practice.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the Private Client Tax practice through marketing and outreach.

Career Progression- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, shaping the next generation of leaders.

• Drive growth across advisory and compliance functions with full senior leadership support.
• Take ownership of client relationships and business development activities.
• Enjoy autonomy and influence in shaping internal strategy and services.
• Access tailored professional development for both technical and personal growth.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives and be recognised as a future partner.

About You- CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).

• Proven leadership and client management experience within a practice environment.
• A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and people development skills.
• Experienced in identifying opportunities, winning work, and delivering excellence.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online or call Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss in complete confidence. #

Bristol-based (hybrid) 12-month fixed term contract with a major UK group.

Group Tax Manager - 12-month fixed-term contract

Bristol (hybrid)

to£90,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits
Your new company
A major UK group.

Your new role
A tax leadership role reporting to the Group Finance Director responsible for identifying risk, managing compliance and implementing a tax strategy for the group. You will lead on all tax matters, managing internal and external stakeholders whilst providing a business advisory service.

What you’ll need to succeed
A strong background in all aspects of UK tax ideally gained in industry.

What you’ll get in return
A really interesting group and a high profile tax role.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

School Finance Manager - Amersham, Buckinghamshire

School Finance Manager job - Buckinghamshire.

Manage budgets, payroll oversight and financial systems in a supportive secondary school environment.

Secondary School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire seeks a practical and organised School Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the school.

This School Finance Manager role in Amersham, Buckinghamshire is ideal for a professional with strong finance background, seeking a stable, rewarding role within education - removing the pressure of corporate finance.

Key Duties:

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions
• Monitor and track school budgets
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports
• Oversee payroll processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and systems
• Liaise with department heads regarding spending
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures

We are seeking a professional with

• Experience in a finance role (school experience desirable, not essential)
• Extensive Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to explain financial information clearly
• Attention to detail and reliability

Tradewind Benefits:

• Streamlined on-boarding process
• Tailored consultant support
• FREE CPD access (over 2500 courses, resources and webinars)
• Pension & holiday pay schemes

To apply, contact Charlie at Tradewind on for an introductory conversation about the or send your CV and cover letter to

Want to make a difference to local lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams. (Paragraph)

Being a Finance Manager at St Wilfrid’s

Full time 37.5 hours per week 12 months fixed term contract - possibility to become permanent Mainly office based with some home-working flexibility

We re looking for a skilled and values driven Finance Manager to oversee the day to day financial operations of St Wilfrid s Hospice.

You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, controls, payroll oversight and compliance for both the charity and trading company. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you ll ensure financial information is accurate, timely and meaningful.

You will also lead and develop a small, dedicated Finance team.

This is a time of transformation for us, with a new Finance Director joining and with plans to change our Finance system over the coming year. As a result, we re looking to appoint a fixed term Finance Manager for 12 months, with the possibility to extend or become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly management accounts

• Lead year end processes and support statutory accounts preparation

• Coordinate and support organisation wide budgeting

• Provide financial guidance to managers and budget holders

• Oversee payroll and pensions compliance

• Manage cashflow, reconciliations and financial controls

• Lead on VAT, Gift Aid and internal audits

• Line manage and develop Finance team members

• Support system improvements and digital developments

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong financial management experience, ideally in a charity setting
• Excellent technical understanding of accounting and financial controls
• Experience with financial systems (Sage 200c desirable)
• Confident communicator, able to explain finance clearly
• Collaborative, supportive and aligned with our values
• Experience leading a team
• Right to work in the UK

Please visit out website careers page for more details and to view the job description.

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid s employees the following benefits:

• Annual Leave - 27 days annual leave (rising to 33) plus bank holidays with an option to Buy/sell Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Healthcare Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
• Generous Pension With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme or continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership
• Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Subsidised food - Our catering team provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
• Employee discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

How to Apply

Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please contact us.

Please note the closing date for this role is 22 March, however this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role we re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email, call, or visit us in person ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.

Finance Assistant - Immediate Start

St Albans

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Full-Time Office-Based

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Are you an experienced Finance Assistant ready to hit the ground running?

We’re working with a busy and growing business in St Albans looking for a proactive, detail-driven Finance Assistant to join their small finance team of three. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a genuine long-term role available for the right person.

This position is available to start ASAP, so we’re keen to speak to candidates who are immediately available or on short notice.

The Role:

• Purchase Ledger & Sales Ledger administration
• Credit Control duties
• General finance administration
• Daily use of Sage
• Supporting the team during busy periods

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident multitasker who thrives under pressure
• Flexible, hands-on and happy to support where needed

You’ll be joining a hardworking, close-knit team where reliability and a strong work ethic are valued. If you’re organised, adaptable and ready for your next opportunity - we want to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to get their foot in the to start their finance career, whether it be you are recently graduated or wanting to kick start a new career. This role will support with full training and provide study support towards CIMA, ACCA, AAT and set a clear career progression plan in place.

Client Details

Our client is a well established manufacturing business in Warrington who has been in business for over 20 years. Due to an internal promotion are seeking to bring someone new into the team to start them on their finance journey. Working in a small team and reporting into the finance supervisor.

Description

• Manage customer accounts proactively via telephone and email.
• Build strong relationships with our customers using excellent communication skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries on customer accounts.
• Identify cash receipts for customer accounts and match these with remittance advice.
• Log queries and work with the Billing Department team members to seek resolutions.
• Work towards set targets and provide accurate updates on customer accounts.
• Prepare accurate forecasts to report how you will achieve weekly/monthly collection targets.
• Take the lead on proactively resolving all invoice queries.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate professional behaviours and maintain good working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Actively seek to take ownership and drive your own development.
• Complete any ad-hoc duties requested by the Financial Controller.

Profile

• “Can Do” Attitude
• Literate and Numerate
• Working experience of Microsoft Office (Word / Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to KPIs and targets and under own initiative

Job Offer

• Permanent full time position
• Training provided from day one
• Study support towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA, CICM
• Flexible start and finish times
• Sociable setting - quarterly events, summer races, Christmas party, meals out
• Free parking on site
• Early finish Friday