GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
CHORLEY
Up to £75,000 + GREAT BENEFITS + CAREER DEVELOPMENT
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're working with a successful and growing business that's continuing to invest in its people, systems and finance function as part of its long-term growth plans.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager to join the business in a senior position, taking responsibility for financial reporting, compliance and financial controls across a number of group companies. Working closely with senior management, you'll help ensure the finance function continues to support the business as it grows.
The role would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and is looking for a varied position with exposure to senior stakeholders and ongoing business improvement projects.
THE GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll be responsible for a broad range of financial and operational accounting duties, including:
Managing the month-end close process and producing consolidated financial information across multiple companies
Preparing monthly management reports and ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered on time
Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
Looking after intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and internal recharges
Preparing cash flow reports and supporting balance sheet forecasting
Coordinating the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process
Working with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional contacts
Ensuring the business remains compliant with accounting standards, VAT and other statutory requirements
Maintaining accounting policies and helping to keep financial procedures up to date
Supporting the setup of new companies within the group, including finance processes and reporting structures
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and helping to introduce more efficient ways of working
Supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools
Providing guidance and support to Management Accountants and junior members of the finance team
Producing financial information and analysis to support senior management and Board decisions
Assisting with business projects as the group continues to grow
THE PERSON:
Essential
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
Current experience as a Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager or in a similar senior finance position, with multi-entity or Group Accounts experience
Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience preparing group financial reports
Experience producing statutory accounts and managing external audits
Good understanding of financial controls, balance sheet management and compliance
Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systems
Able to communicate confidently with colleagues across the business and senior management
A practical approach with good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Desirable
Experience within the construction, property or engineering sectors
Previous involvement in improving finance processes or implementing new systems
Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions or changes to group structure
TO APPLY:
Please apply for the Group Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (12-Month FTC)
BRADFORD
Up to £50,000 + Benefits
THE OPPORTUNITY A well-respected, not-for-profit organisation is looking to appoint a qualified Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support their finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for producing management accounts for several areas of the organisation. This will include working with budget holders, reviewing financial performance and providing clear information to support operational and financial decisions.
The position would suit an experienced Management Accountant who is comfortable working across a complex organisation and building relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE
Preparing monthly management accounts for several areas of the organisation within agreed deadlines
Taking responsibility for the management accounts of the trading subsidiary
Producing monthly reports, commentary and variance analysis for budget holders and senior management
Working with managers to prepare, monitor and review budgets
Identifying significant variances and discussing appropriate action with budget holders
Supporting the preparation of annual statutory and consolidated accounts
Preparing audit schedules and acting as a main contact for the external auditors
Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving outstanding items
Reconciling transactions and balances between different parts of the organisation
Processing and reviewing internal project recharges
Producing trend analysis and other financial information to support decision-making
Reviewing finance operations covering income, purchase ledger, banking and other transactional areas
Monitoring financial activity across projects and retail sites, raising any concerns where necessary
Providing practical financial advice to managers and other colleagues
Maintaining fixed asset records, lease information and project accounting records
Supporting improvements to financial systems, controls and procedures
Ensuring financial policies and processes are followed across the organisation
Deputising for the Head of Finance when required
THE PERSON
Be a fully qualified accountant through ACCA, ACA or CIMA
Have at least three years’ experience in a management accounting position
Have experience preparing management accounts within a complex or multi-site organisation
Be confident preparing budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Have advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP and PivotTables
Be able to interpret financial information and explain the key points clearly
Have excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to accuracy
Be organised and able to manage several priorities while meeting reporting deadlines
Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues
Be able to work independently, resolve problems and improve existing processes
Build positive working relationships with budget holders and colleagues throughout the organisation
Previous experience within the charity, voluntary or non-profit sectors would be helpful but is not essential.
Experience working with external auditors, senior management teams, boards or committees would also be beneficial.
TO APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and contribute to the work of an organisation that gives back to the community. Please send your application through the advert below.
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Senior Accountant – Hospitality Salary: up to €3000 gross per month.Location: Athens (City Centre), Greece – Full-time, PermanentDepartment: FinanceIndustry: Multi-branch / Multi-entity growing businessLanguages : Greek and English About the OpportunityAre you a technically sharp, hands-on senior accounting professional ready to lead daily operations and develop a growing team?On behalf of a dynamic, expanding multi-branch organization in Athens, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the accounting department. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance of all financial activities while mentoring and supervising a team of 4 (Mid-level, Junior, and Intern accountants). Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, organize team workloads, and review/quality-check the team’s deliverables to meet statutory deadlines.Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Maintain accurate general ledger records and lead month-end reconciliations and journal entries to support monthly closing and financial statement preparation (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).Tax & Statutory Compliance: Prepare tax filings and supporting documentation (VAT, withholding tax, income tax) in full compliance with Greek tax legislation, myDATA, and Taxisnet.Audit & Authority Relations: Support internal/external audits, manage tax authority requests, and ensure timely payment of tax and social insurance obligations.Process Improvement & Expansion: Collaborate cross-functionally on billing, budgeting inputs, and accounting setups for new branch openings.
Candidate Profile
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (Master’s is a plus).Professional License: Registered with the Economic Chamber of Greece with Class B signatory rights mandatory (Class A is an asset).Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior accountants. Experience in multi-branch/multi-entity structures is a plus.Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Greek Accounting Standards (ΕΛΠ), Greek tax & labor laws, myDATA, and Taxisnet.Systems: Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in ERP software (experience with ERP Pylon is a strong advantage).Languages: Fluent in both Greek and English (written and spoken).Leadership & Mindset: Strong coaching abilities, sharp eye for detail, organizational rigor, and high discretion with confidential data.
What is on Offer
A structured, collaborative environment with clear pathways toward broader financial leadership.Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping processes within a growing organization.
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Community Health and Engagement Officer (CHEO) £ 16.47 per hourPermanent, part time to Full time Hours availableMonday to Friday up to 8 Hours per day, flexible start timeWe have an exciting opportunity for a Community Health & Engagement Officer to join our Surrey Wheelchair Services in Woking . Ross Care is a fast-growing business and a leading provider of Wheelchair Services across the country. We work closely with NHS, Local Authority and Social Care Organisations providing a complete outsourced service driving high quality.As the Community Health and Engagement Officer you will create and manage a stakeholder relationship plan to ensure all key stakeholders are engaged and play an active role in the service provision. You will contribute to service quality assurance procedures, recruiting and leading a service users board, support our complaints process and support ongoing service improvement activities. You will be highlighting the importance of using lived experience in service improvement and promote the social model of disability within the service.Key ResponsibilitiesService User Engagement
Promoting the importance of user lived experience in the company, community and among external stakeholders.Creating, recruiting, and developing a service user forum/service improvement board to meet with on a quarterly basis to oversee improvement and question the local service centre staff. Attending internal meetings to stay up to date with daily operations of the service and to be the advocate for user experience.
Quality Monitoring & Improvement
Attending the monthly contract review meetings with the Integrated Care Board.Using the input from service users gained from meetings of the service user forum and other engagement with users to refine existing practice and highlight areas that need improvement.Implementing improvements following complaints.Feedback from Service Users through formal mechanisms.
Service User Support
Supporting users who are not eligible to have a wheelchair provided by the service, helping to identify options availableSupporting Service Users to navigate the complaints process.Making information available via signposting to other services – other health professionals, social care, MIND, charities, citizens advice etc.
Networking and Communication
Networking with professionals in other services to promote knowledge of the wheelchair service and to highlight areas for improvementsNetworking with local and national disability organisations.Some use of local social media to promote service user engagement.Producing a local newsletter and providing other service users relevant information.
What are we looking for?
Lived experience of vulnerable children and adults, gained through personal or carer use, including personal experience of wheelchair and other healthcare equipment and services, within a home, health, or social care setting.experience of strategic and project planning and decision making.Experience of managing multiple workstreams with ability to prioritise and organise work effectivelyGood interpersonal skills, including demonstrable knowledge and practice of customer care including conflict management.Good written and verbal communication skills.Good IT skills and ability to contribute to the production of communications material aimed at service users.Understanding and willingness to use social media for service user engagement.Marketing/PR experience would be advantageous.Understanding of research and audit processes advantageous.A UK driving licence is essential.
What can we offer you?
£ 16.47 per hourPermanent, part time to Full time Hours availableMonday to Friday up to 8 Hours per day, flexible start timeUp to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Company Pension SchemeLife Assurance
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The role involves a variety of office administration duties including:
Reception support
Coordinating office facilities
Arranging deliveries and equipment
Assisting with events and meeting room management, and supporting health and safety processes
The successful candidate will also assist the Cash Transactions team with invoice processing, client refund administration, and bank reconciliations
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, confident working with numbers, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced professional environment. This apprenticeship offers valuable exposure to corporate operations and the opportunity to build a long-term career within an international business.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence.
Who We Seek:
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role:
The Business Administration Apprentice reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and supports the Facilities Operations team and the Cash Transactions team. Primary responsibilities include:
Facilities Management duties:
Regular H&S inspections / audits around the office
Greet external (and internal) visitors
First point of contact for reception and office phone
Incoming and outgoing post / couriers
Audit confirmation letters
Milk and fruit deliveries
Kitchen restocks
Stationery restocks
Basic equipment requests
Arrange Display Screen Equipment assessments - new joiners and requests
New starter equipment - coordinate provision of equipment
Access Control card management
Reporting / logging maintenance jobs around the office
Assistance with planning / booking office events
Assistance with organising Social and Charity events
Assistance with managing meeting room bookings
Assistance with Service Now Desk Booking system management
Arranging monthly 'breakfast and brew' / similar events
Cash Transactions duties:
Refund admin - preparing and processing the return of client money in the Libra system
Accounts payable admin - keying invoices for the global offices into our AP system
Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
EXPERIENCE:
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
Professional, positive, confident and proactive attitude
Good time management skills
Ability to multitask
Numerate with ability to work with numbers confidently
Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Training:The Business Administration Apprentice reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and supports the Facilities Operations team and the Cash Transactions team.Training Outcome:Potential for further progression following the completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:We are market leaders in the provision of legal, fiduciary, fund, entity formation and management and regulatory and compliance services, with expertise across a range of jurisdictions, sectors and disciplines. Working Hours :Full-time. Hybrid role, with office attendance 3 days per week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Professional manner,Positive attitude,Confident,Ability to multitask....Read more...
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is also required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required.
The successful candidate will join our Tax Department, gaining the opportunity to work with individuals that own businesses across different industries. Some of the duties of the role are:
Drafting Personal Tax Returns
Drafting CGT Returns
Drafting company tax returns
Calling HMRC to discuss client matters
Responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner
Assisting other Tax Team members as required
The role offers an opportunity to understand the factors impacting a clients’ tax position, assess risk and apply critical thinking, and in the process, become a more connected, responsive and insightful professional
To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the organisation provides an efficient and effective service to clients
Follow company's policies and procedures
As part of your contract of employment completion of the Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:
Attend and be punctual for all inductions, face to face lessons, online assessments, workshops
Complete all required assignments by the required timeline
Build up your portfolio of evidence on-going
Access support from your tutor, assessor and as and when required
Training:Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard Level 3:
An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external customers and will work predominately either as an assistant accountant within practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. Part of their role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements. In addition, the Assistant Accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.
You will gather work-based evidence to demonstrate the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours during your apprenticeship. The apprentice will evidence that they are collating and recording data on financial information and performance accurately by applying accounting standards and concepts and will evidence analysis of reconciliation, payroll, VAT return information. They will need to prepare accurate, management information and use IT packages for this.
Candidates are required to have achieved AAT Level 2 or have at least 1 years’ experience of accounting duties and complete the AAT Skills Scan to be accepted on the Level 3 Accountancy programme.
Candidates are also required to already have achieved Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or above or a Key/Functional Skills Level 2 qualification - Original certificates are required as evidence.
The recommended time to complete is 15-18 months to allow for confirmation of successful examination results/re-sits.
The AAT L3 course starts in January and September. The day release is TBC.
End Point Assessment:
Assessment will be through examinations in Bookkeeping, Computerised Accounting and AAT Level 3 Accounting. Apprentices will also be assessed through a synoptic end-test covering the knowledge & skills gained, a portfolio comprising a range of evidence produced in the workplace and a reflective discussion which will be a structured interview. All components will need to be passed in order to be awarded the apprenticeship.
An End-Point Assessment will be conducted by an external provider (interview, portfolio and synoptic test).
The end-point assessment is designed to enable apprentices to demonstrate that they are fully conversant in the skills knowledge and behaviours expected of individuals at this level.
It is designed to provide assessors with a holistic view of the apprentice, and to allow them to assess to what extent the apprentice meets or exceeds the apprenticeship standard.
You will be required to attend Kirklees College in Huddersfield, one day as part of your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.
On the job training to further develop tax knowledge and experience
Progression to Level 4 Apprenticeship and/or other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship.
Future potential to take CIOT or ICAEW exams subject to performance.Employer Description:At Harris and Co, we take pride in our client care and have been providing a quality service to clients for over 100 years. Our philosophy is to provide an excellent, responsive & relevant service to be pro-active in servicing our clients & needs to provide a service at a cost that is reasonable & competitive; to identify clients specific needs; to provide value-added services in addition to traditional audit, accountancy & taxation skills. Whatever your business, whatever its size, our team will deliver tailored advice, practical solutions & a personal service that will really make a difference to your financial success. We will work with you every step of the way. We have thirteen Chartered Accountants & Chartered Certified Accountants in the practice, & six Chartered Tax Advisers - you will benefit from this wealth of experience & excellent professional expertise.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Patience,Accounting Experience 1 year,AAT Level 2,Would consider a L4 AAT....Read more...
