Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a leading client in Ayrshire to appoint a Financial Controller. With operations across the UK and Ireland, our client is recognised for their commitment to service, people-focused culture, and investment in cutting-edge technology and capital projects. This vacancy arises due to an internal promotion and represents an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and results-driven finance professional. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will provide financial leadership, oversee management and statutory reporting, and play a key role in supporting business performance. The key duties of this role will include: Lead a finance team of 6 finance / admin staff Full ownership of Monthly Management Accounts, reporting and cashflow forecasting Manage balance sheet controls, and statutory processes Lead the annual budget cycle reporting on variance analysis Improve financial processes, systems and controls Provide strong business support to the Executive Management Team, whilst offering a full commercial insight Collaborate with sales and operational teams to ensure business continuity The ideal candidate profile: The ideal candidate will be a fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE, you will be a dynamic and commercial individual who can operate at all levels. Fully Qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA Experience of working in an ERP environment Resilience and capable of working under pressure and to tight financial deadlines Excellent analytical skills and problem solving ability with high accuracy Strong business acumen Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to multi tasks, plan and prioritise work schedules In return our client offers an excellent hands on leadership role, working within a dynamic and successful operation.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a leading client in Ayrshire to appoint a Financial Controller. With operations across the UK and Ireland, our client is recognised for their commitment to service, people-focused culture, and investment in cutting-edge technology and capital projects. This vacancy arises due to an internal promotion and represents an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and results-driven finance professional. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will provide financial leadership, oversee management and statutory reporting, and play a key role in supporting business performance. The key duties of this role will include: Lead a finance team of 6 finance / admin staff Full ownership of Monthly Management Accounts, reporting and cashflow forecasting Manage balance sheet controls, and statutory processes Lead the annual budget cycle reporting on variance analysis Improve financial processes, systems and controls Provide strong business support to the Executive Management Team, whilst offering a full commercial insight Collaborate with sales and operational teams to ensure business continuity The ideal candidate profile: The ideal candidate will be a fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE, you will be a dynamic and commercial individual who can operate at all levels. Fully Qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA Experience of working in an ERP environment Resilience and capable of working under pressure and to tight financial deadlines Excellent analytical skills and problem solving ability with high accuracy Strong business acumen Excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to multi tasks, plan and prioritise work schedules In return our client offers an excellent hands on leadership role, working within a dynamic and successful operation.
PERMANENT SENIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT - HULL JUST OVER THE BRIDGE! 37K Senior Finance Assistant - Hull (Just Over the Humber Bridge) Are you a detail-driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a thriving business just over the Humber Bridge in Hull, so not far for Grimsby applicants, is looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced finance department supporting both UK and Ireland operations. About the Role As the Senior Finance Assistant, you'll be the Financial Controller's right hand-ensuring accurate financial records, streamlining processes, and supporting compliance across the board. You'll be involved in everything from month-end reporting to payroll, VAT returns, and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts Assist with month-end and year-end close Perform bank reconciliations Support subcontractor approvals with QS Manage expense payments and credit control Oversee purchase and sales ledger transactions Prepare VAT returns and a small monthly payroll Verify overtime claims against vehicle trackers Support internal and external audits Supervise and mentor junior finance staff Maintain CIS and RCT records Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and analysis Person SpecificationEssentials: Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.) Advanced Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills Payroll experience Why Apply? Join a supportive and forward-thinking finance team Work in a location with easy access from both sides of the Humber Enjoy a varied role with real responsibility and room to grow Be part of a company that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement 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. #
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
PERMANENT SENIOR FINANCE ASSISTANT - HULL JUST OVER THE BRIDGE! 37K Senior Finance Assistant - Hull (Just Over the Humber Bridge) Are you a detail-driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a thriving business just over the Humber Bridge in Hull, so not far for Grimsby applicants, is looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced finance department supporting both UK and Ireland operations. About the Role As the Senior Finance Assistant, you'll be the Financial Controller's right hand-ensuring accurate financial records, streamlining processes, and supporting compliance across the board. You'll be involved in everything from month-end reporting to payroll, VAT returns, and mentoring junior staff. Key Responsibilities Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts Assist with month-end and year-end close Perform bank reconciliations Support subcontractor approvals with QS Manage expense payments and credit control Oversee purchase and sales ledger transactions Prepare VAT returns and a small monthly payroll Verify overtime claims against vehicle trackers Support internal and external audits Supervise and mentor junior finance staff Maintain CIS and RCT records Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and analysis Person SpecificationEssentials: Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.) Advanced Excel skills Exceptional attention to detail Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills Payroll experience Why Apply? Join a supportive and forward-thinking finance team Work in a location with easy access from both sides of the Humber Enjoy a varied role with real responsibility and room to grow Be part of a company that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement 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. #
Rebate Finance Manager Cwmbran £38,000 £45,000 (DOE) Hybrid working available after probation (3 days office / 2 days home) Are you ready to step into a pivotal finance leadership role that will shape the future of rebate governance within a fast-growing manufacturing business? We re working with a market-leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK and Ireland. Following a period of exceptional growth, they re now creating a brand-new role within their commercial finance team and they re looking for an experienced Rebate Finance Manager to make it their own. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a team, drive process improvements, and take ownership of rebate compliance across the entire organisation. If you re a detail-driven accountant with strong commercial acumen and experience in rebates, this could be your perfect next step. What You ll Be Doing Taking full ownership of rebate compliance ensuring all agreements are properly approved, documented, and aligned with commercial terms. Leading monthly and quarterly reporting and reconciliations, delivering clear insights to the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership team. Dealing with rebate accruals and payments. Partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Credit Control, and other key teams to ensure accuracy and alignment on all rebate-related matters. Supporting internal and external audits, maintaining a clear audit trail and driving best-in-class governance. Identifying and delivering process improvements, automation, and systems upgrades to increase efficiency and accuracy. Managing and mentoring a team of 4 8 analysts and administrators, promoting development and high performance. What We re Looking For A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), or equivalent experience. A solid background in rebate management, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Confident working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage) and advanced in Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc.). A strong communicator who thrives in a cross-functional role with senior stakeholder interaction. Proven leadership experience, someone who brings out the best in a team. Key Success Measures Timely and accurate rebate accruals and payments Strong compliance and audit scores Fewer manual errors and faster issue resolution Team engagement, clarity, and development What s in It for You? A competitive salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 from home (after 6 months) 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with increases based on service Health cash plan, company pension, and supportive team environment A chance to truly make your mark in a newly created role with room to grow Ready to take the lead in a business-critical area and influence key commercial decisions? Apply now and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Rebate Finance Manager Cwmbran £38,000 £45,000 (DOE) Hybrid working available after probation (3 days office / 2 days home) Are you ready to step into a pivotal finance leadership role that will shape the future of rebate governance within a fast-growing manufacturing business? We re working with a market-leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK and Ireland. Following a period of exceptional growth, they re now creating a brand-new role within their commercial finance team and they re looking for an experienced Rebate Finance Manager to make it their own. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a team, drive process improvements, and take ownership of rebate compliance across the entire organisation. If you re a detail-driven accountant with strong commercial acumen and experience in rebates, this could be your perfect next step. What You ll Be Doing Taking full ownership of rebate compliance ensuring all agreements are properly approved, documented, and aligned with commercial terms. Leading monthly and quarterly reporting and reconciliations, delivering clear insights to the Group Financial Controller and senior leadership team. Dealing with rebate accruals and payments. Partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Credit Control, and other key teams to ensure accuracy and alignment on all rebate-related matters. Supporting internal and external audits, maintaining a clear audit trail and driving best-in-class governance. Identifying and delivering process improvements, automation, and systems upgrades to increase efficiency and accuracy. Managing and mentoring a team of 4 8 analysts and administrators, promoting development and high performance. What We re Looking For A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), or equivalent experience. A solid background in rebate management, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Confident working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage) and advanced in Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc.). A strong communicator who thrives in a cross-functional role with senior stakeholder interaction. Proven leadership experience, someone who brings out the best in a team. Key Success Measures Timely and accurate rebate accruals and payments Strong compliance and audit scores Fewer manual errors and faster issue resolution Team engagement, clarity, and development What s in It for You? A competitive salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 from home (after 6 months) 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with increases based on service Health cash plan, company pension, and supportive team environment A chance to truly make your mark in a newly created role with room to grow Ready to take the lead in a business-critical area and influence key commercial decisions? Apply now and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch!
Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is on the lookout for a dynamic and self-motivated Assistant Accountant to join their vibrant team. If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! What You'll Do: As the Assistant Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Financial Controller and ensuring the smooth day-to-day accounting operations. Your responsibilities will include: Day-to-Day Accounting: Assist with purchase ledger activities, manage queries, and maintain accurate supplier and customer data. Management Accounting: Prepare customer profitability analyses and maintain sales data mapping. Financial Accounting: Ensure timely processing of financial transactions, facilitate month-end reporting, and assist in the annual budgeting process. Quality & Compliance: Uphold high standards in paperwork accuracy and participate in audits as needed. Continuous Improvement: Engage in personal development and actively contribute to site improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For: Qualifications & Experience: Preferred: AAT Professional or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA. Accepted: Prior proven experience in accounting roles. Essential Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and strong IT skills, with proficiency in Excel. Problem-solving and analytic abilities. Understanding of manufacturing processes. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Strong communication skills and a knack for building solid working relationships. A flexible approach and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with various departments including HR, Sales, and Production to foster a strong team dynamic. Career Development: Engage in training programmes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance your skills and grow your career. Health & Safety Commitment: Contribute to a workplace that prioritises Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) standards. If you're a pragmatic and dynamic team player eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Join a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. How to Apply: Send your CV Join us and be a key player in our financial team! Your next adventure awaits! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is on the lookout for a dynamic and self-motivated Assistant Accountant to join their vibrant team. If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! What You'll Do: As the Assistant Accountant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Financial Controller and ensuring the smooth day-to-day accounting operations. Your responsibilities will include: Day-to-Day Accounting: Assist with purchase ledger activities, manage queries, and maintain accurate supplier and customer data. Management Accounting: Prepare customer profitability analyses and maintain sales data mapping. Financial Accounting: Ensure timely processing of financial transactions, facilitate month-end reporting, and assist in the annual budgeting process. Quality & Compliance: Uphold high standards in paperwork accuracy and participate in audits as needed. Continuous Improvement: Engage in personal development and actively contribute to site improvement initiatives. What We're Looking For: Qualifications & Experience: Preferred: AAT Professional or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA. Accepted: Prior proven experience in accounting roles. Essential Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and strong IT skills, with proficiency in Excel. Problem-solving and analytic abilities. Understanding of manufacturing processes. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Strong communication skills and a knack for building solid working relationships. A flexible approach and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with various departments including HR, Sales, and Production to foster a strong team dynamic. Career Development: Engage in training programmes and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance your skills and grow your career. Health & Safety Commitment: Contribute to a workplace that prioritises Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) standards. If you're a pragmatic and dynamic team player eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Join a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. How to Apply: Send your CV Join us and be a key player in our financial team! Your next adventure awaits! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Your new company Your new company is one of the world's leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. Your new role Your new role is a pivotal leadership position, responsible for driving strategic financial initiatives, overseeing transactional accounting processes, and leading a high-performing team of finance professionals. In this role, you will lead the implementation of operating plans by leveraging timely and accurate financial data to support organisational goals. You will manage, motivate, and develop a cohesive finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will provide financial expertise to support strategic decision-making and deliver technical guidance to drive business initiatives and projects. Your responsibilities will include analysing complex financial data, producing insightful reports for senior management, and driving continuous improvements in financial processes, controls, and systems. Additionally, you will offer expert advice to ensure the successful delivery of key projects. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with proven experience in a senior leadership role. You'll possess strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen, you will partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial expertise, deliver technical guidance, and support key business initiatives. You will be able to analyse complex financial data, produce reports for senior management, and drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and systems. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of up to 85,000 plus bonus, hybrid working along with good company benefits. You will see clear career progression opportunities from the outset whilst also joining one of the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England. 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. 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)
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Your new company Your new company is one of the world's leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. Your new role Your new role is a pivotal leadership position, responsible for driving strategic financial initiatives, overseeing transactional accounting processes, and leading a high-performing team of finance professionals. In this role, you will lead the implementation of operating plans by leveraging timely and accurate financial data to support organisational goals. You will manage, motivate, and develop a cohesive finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will provide financial expertise to support strategic decision-making and deliver technical guidance to drive business initiatives and projects. Your responsibilities will include analysing complex financial data, producing insightful reports for senior management, and driving continuous improvements in financial processes, controls, and systems. Additionally, you will offer expert advice to ensure the successful delivery of key projects. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with proven experience in a senior leadership role. You'll possess strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen, you will partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial expertise, deliver technical guidance, and support key business initiatives. You will be able to analyse complex financial data, produce reports for senior management, and drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and systems. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of up to 85,000 plus bonus, hybrid working along with good company benefits. You will see clear career progression opportunities from the outset whilst also joining one of the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England. 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. 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)
