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Role: Bracken Recruitment have an exciting opportunity of an experienced Commercial Director with a strong Civil Engineering background to join an exciting business with a fantastic reputation. The Business that we represent are a market leader and have an extremely strong pipeline of work moving forward. You will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of all commercial aspects of the £250m + division’s performance and reporting. Provide support to the Managing Director in all commercial matters and provide direction, support, development and empowerment of individuals to achieve both divisional and individual objectives. General Responsibilities: Managing a team of Commercial Managers Assisting Bid and estimating teams Oversee the relationships between surveyors and operations, ensuring co-operation and engagement that allows for successful projects which support the achievement of the business objectives and that you are able to deliver the agreed budgeted margins. Support the Managing Director in reporting to the Board of Directors on all divisional financial issues, with clarity and transparency in all areas. Participate in group-wide forums and initiatives and contribute fully to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures. Agree target margins for all projects. Engage with the project teams to ensure the delivery of successful projects and to deliver the target margins. Liaise with Senior Operations Management to ensure that the project forecasts positions are accurate against the target margin and profit plans. Ensure that all contractual processes, correspondence and documentation are stored correctly. Liaise with Senior Management Team on contractual matters within their regions/divisions. Having full profit and loss accountability for the Division. Keep abreast of the preliminaries/site management costs and ensure that the Project team are advised accordingly so they are able to action and remedy over expenditure. Ensure profit plans are understood for each scheme/project and monitor and deliver on agreed areas and work on identifying further areas for recovery. Requirements: BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course Professional membership of appropriate body Good data interrogation skills Civil Engineering background Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels. Bid Knowledge Excellent legal/contractual knowledge Industry experience Excellent communication and negotiation skills Experience of a senior commercial role for a leading contractor Please contact Steve Lee on Email: (url removed) or Mobile: (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion

Title: Children Solicitor (NQ to 3 PQE) - Manchester \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n • Base Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p.a., depending on experience \n, • Panel-Accredited Salary: £52,000 p.a. (+ supervison bonus up to 8k p.a)\n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Corporate Tax Legal Director - Fully Remote - Clear Path to Partnership\n \n 8+ PQE | UK-wide (fully remote) | £110,000 – £150,000\n \n \n Fully remote roles at this level are rare in private practice. One that comes with a Tier 1 team and a genuine, proven route to partnership is rarer still. This is that role.\n \n The Firm\n \n \n A leading UK national firm, growing at pace, with a reputation for one of the strongest cultures in the market - the kind of firm consistently named among the best places to work in law. Its corporate tax practice is ranked Tier 1, advising major corporate groups, financial institutions, funds and public bodies on the corporate tax aspects of high-value M&A, private equity, real estate and private funds transactions, but also with a highly regarded advisory practice.\n \n Why this role stands out\n\n • Fully remote. Work from anywhere in the UK. If you prefer an office, the firm has them across the UK - but there is no requirement to be in one.\n, • A real path to partnership. Not a vague promise: this team has a proven recent track record of promoting its senior lawyers to partner. If partnership is your goal, the route is open and demonstrable.\n, • Tier 1 work without compromise. Market-leading quality of work and clients, inside a culture the market genuinely envies.\n\n Who this suits\n\n • A senior corporate tax lawyer seeking a fully remote role without stepping down in quality of work\n, • A senior associate or legal director whose path to partnership is blocked where they are\n, • A current partner who wants to step away from management and business development pressures, focus purely on the work - and still earn a partner-level salary\n\n If interested please either apply here or contact Dominic Roberts at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Manager with a passion for leading quality frameworks, coaching teams and driving continuous improvement? \n Do you thrive in a commercial lending environment where independent oversight, regulatory compliance, underwriting quality and customer outcomes are central to success? \n If this sounds like you, then this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today and let's grow together at West One Loans. Key Accountabilities\n\n • \n Own and maintain the Commercial Mortgage QA Framework. \n • \n Ensure QA processes remain aligned with regulatory expectations and business risk appetite. \n • \n Develop QA quality scorecards and produce insightful MI dashboards for Managers \n • \n Conduct regular QA reviews of Commercial Mortgage Underwriting files across all product lines \n • \n Review quality and completeness of Credit assessments and supporting documentation \n • \n Support maintenance and enhancement of underwriting procedure and quality framework \n • \n Assess adherence to Underwriting policy, delegated authorities and lending criteria. \n • \n Complete QA reporting and identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. \n • \n Monitor compliance with AML, KYC, Sanctions screening, source of wealth and source of funds requirements \n • \n Ensure customer, director and beneficial ownership verification requirements are completed and evidenced on file \n • \n Escalate material findings through appropriate governance forums. \n • \n Provide feedback and coaching to Case Management and Underwriting Teams \n • \n Produce regular MI and QA reports for management. \n • \n Support Internal and External audit activities and regulatory reviews. \n\n Assist in delivering training on underwriting standards, AML, KYC and regulatory requirements Skills & Competencies\n\n • \n Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail \n • \n Strong written and verbal communication skills \n • \n Ability to identify risk and recommend improvements \n • \n Microsoft Excel and MI reporting skills \n • \n Risk-based thinking. \n • \n Strong organisational skills. \nKnowledge & Qualifications\n\n • \n Quality Assurance Experience \n • \n Previous Underwriting experience is preferable (but not essential) within a Financial Services organisation \n • \n Good knowledge of Word and Excel \nPersonal Attributes\n\n • \n Calm and self-assured \n • \n Punctual \n • \n Able to work under pressure \nWhy Join Us?\n At West One Loans, we’re growing fast and looking for ambitious people who want to be part of our exciting journey. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support you need to succeed, while offering clear opportunities to progress your career. \n Alongside this, we offer a strong benefits package, including private medical healthcare, 25 days’ annual leave, paid volunteering days, and a host of additional benefits. \n If you’re ready to build your career with a Specialist Lender and make an impact - click apply today!

Head of Finance | Financial Services | £100,000 + Enhanced Package | Manchester City Centre | PE backed SME involving M&AAxon Moore are pleased to be representing a new client as they seek to appoint a Head of Finance.This person will be mentored by an experienced finance-based NED and will be mentored through a business transaction in a few years. They're an ambitious business with the financial backing to buy a number of smaller businesses within the next couple of years as they grow their national footprint, and they're hoping to attract an ambitious Head of Finance who can help drive this along. The desired candidate will ideally come from a financial services or professional services background, with experience with bolt-on acquisitions. This role is a no.1 role but will have close support and mentorship at a strategic level to help them get through to an exit. This person however, will need to have some prior experience working in a large enough organisation, leading teams and partnering with high-calibre stakeholders.Axon Moore has a range of opportunities like this for ambitious individuals looking to break into their first Finance Director role. If you'd be interested in this opportunity or other roles like it, then please contact Dan Calland or one of the team at Axon Moore.

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director | Capital MarketsLocation: ManchesterWorking pattern: HybridSalary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniorityRef: J13119Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments.This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment.You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.Key responsibilities:Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designsDesigning and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environmentsDefining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environmentsSupporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisationEvaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platformsDesigning and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applicationsWorking with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiativesSupporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycleSupporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authoritiesBuilding relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmesProducing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposalsProviding technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teamsExperience Required:Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologiesExperience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environmentsExperience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patternsExposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologiesUnderstanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principlesExperience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principlesExperience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholdersFinancial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environmentsThis is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments.For more information make an application today!Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Finance Salary: £58,973 - £67,994 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Overview of the Head of Finance role Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to join their central finance team. This is a key leadership opportunity within a growing, values-led Multi Academy Trust, supporting strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, internal control and sustainable decision-making across a complex organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and Deputy CEO, providing assurance to senior leaders, Trustees and academy leaders that public funds are managed effectively and aligned to educational priorities. Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance will include - Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the Trust - Support the Finance Director in delivering the long-term financial strategy - Embed strong financial governance, internal controls and risk management - Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook, ESFA requirements, funding agreements and Trust policies - Lead and develop the finance leadership team, including Purchase to Pay, Systems and Treasury functions - Oversee cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, reserves, investments and financial sustainability - Drive improvement across financial systems, reporting, processes, automation and data quality - Support Audit and Finance Committee reporting, statutory reporting, external audit and assurance activity - Work with finance and non-finance stakeholders to support informed strategic decision-making Required experience/qualifications of the Head of Finance position will include - Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role - Experience working in a complex, multi-entity or regulated environment - Strong understanding of financial governance, statutory reporting, audit and financial control - Experience of ESFA compliance, Academies Trust governance or equivalent public sector accountability frameworks - Proven people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing teams - Ability to improve financial processes, reporting and systems - Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders, Trustees and leaders - Commitment to co-operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op Benefits available alongside the Head of Finance position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co-op Academies Trust, a values-led organisation sponsored by the Co-op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities. How to apply for the Head of Finance position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Head of Finance opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Synonyms: Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Financial Control, Senior Finance Manager, Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Director of FP&A | £125,000 + Bonus + Significant Exit-Based LTIP | Greater Manchester (Near Walkden)Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to appoint a Director of FP&A at a pivotal stage in its journey.With a clear value creation plan and a defined exit horizon, this is a rare opportunity to join the executive finance team in a role that will be instrumental in preparing the business for a successful transaction. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll lead the evolution of the FP&A function, providing the insight, rigour and commercial challenge required to support strategic decision-making and maximise shareholder value.This is far more than a traditional planning and analysis role. You'll play a key part in shaping the investment narrative, enhancing financial reporting, strengthening forecasting capability and ensuring the business is genuinely exit-ready.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A function.\n, • Own budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.\n, • Deliver insightful analysis to support commercial and strategic decision-making.\n, • Build board-quality reporting and KPI dashboards for investors and the executive team.\n, • Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting capability and financial controls.\n, • Partner with operational and commercial leaders to identify value creation opportunities.\n, • Support lender, investor and due diligence requirements throughout the exit process.\n, • Develop robust financial models, scenario planning and valuation analysis to underpin strategic initiatives.\n, • Play a central role in preparing the business for a successful private equity exit.\nAbout YouWe're looking for an ambitious finance leader who combines technical excellence with strong commercial acumen.You'll ideally be:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.\n, • An experienced FP&A leader operating at Head of FP&A, Director of FP&A or a similar senior commercial finance level.\n, • Comfortable working within a private equity-backed, fast-paced or transformational environment.\n, • Experienced in building sophisticated financial models and presenting complex information clearly.\n, • A confident business partner with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and investors.\n, • Exposure to transaction support, refinancing, acquisitions or exit readiness would be highly advantageous.\nFor an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Dan Calland at Axon Moore.

Are you an experienced Tax Valuation Professional looking for a new opportunity to showcase your skills and grow your career? \n All levels from qualified Seniors, to those looking for a Director/Associate Partner move. \n Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a motivated and talented individual like you to join their team (level open depending on experience and skillset). With a portfolio of valuation clients, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. This is your chance to support Directors and Partners, build strong client relationships, and drive marketing and business development initiatives. \n Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: \n\n • Ensuring compliance with the organisation's risk management and client take-on procedures.\n, • Effectively managing valuation engagements from start to finish.\n, • Conducting robust technical valuation analyses for various purposes, such as accounting, tax, commercial, and forensic engagements.\n, • Creating clear and concise valuation reports that are accessible to non-technical readers.\n, • Skilfully managing client expectations through timely and effective communication.\n\n At our client's organisation, your growth is their top priority. They offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive. If you possess the following skills and qualifications, they can help you achieve great things: \n\n • Significant valuation experience gained ideally from another professional services firm.\n, • Proficiency in various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, and intangible asset valuation techniques.\n, • The ability to interpret financial statements within the context of valuations.\n, • Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of value drivers for different assets.\n, • Excellent business writing, analytical, and Excel modelling skills.\n, • Effective written and oral communication abilities.\n, • A professional qualification in accountancy.\n\n Join our client's team and embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a significant impact. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - Apply now and take your career to new heights.

My client is recruiting for experienced Private Client Solicitors, Legal Executives or Paralegals to join their team on a fully remote basis. \n My clients award-winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects. \n They have acquired several businesses over recent years which have enabled them to become one of the UKs largest probate providers. Due to this unparalleled growth, they are able to provide a fast-track route for fee-earners to become Salaried Directors within three years, just by hitting your target in 3 non consecutive years. \n Their approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients. \n The team \n Due to expansion they are recruiting for an experienced and highly skilled Private Client Lawyer to join the department. \n Everyone works in a cohesive environment but with the autonomy to run and develop their caseload and build client relationships. Many lawyers within the team are STEP members but everyone shares their expertise, knowledge and experience to support one another. \n The role \n You will take on an already existing case load of varied Private Client work which will consist of Wills, Probate, Administration of Estates, LPA’s, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts. \n There is plenty of opportunity to grow and develop the work and you will be encouraged and given the independence to build relationships with other departments and external referrers. \n You will also be given the option to be actively involved with supporting and mentoring junior members of the department. \n Salary and Benefits \n • Fully remote working \n • Bonus scheme \n • Opportunity for quarterly and annual salary increases through our employee incentive scheme \n • Company pension scheme \n • Death in service benefit \n • Exclusive employee discounts \n • SMART health program \n • Significant career progression opportunities, including STEP certification and potential advancement to Director level \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

A career-defining opportunity for an ambitious Finance Director to join a fast-growing, international B2B consultancy and digital services business, backed by a highly successful, well-capitalised parent group with a strong track record of growth, acquisitions and international expansion. This is a genuinely commercial FD role where finance sits at the centre of decision-making. You'll lead the global finance function, partner closely with Sales and Marketing on pricing strategy and customer acquisition, and provide the insight that drives profitability, performance and international growth. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Group leadership team, you'll take full ownership of finance across multiple locations while acting as a key strategic partner to the business. Whether you're stepping into your first FD role or looking for broader commercial and international exposure, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career in a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment. The Role Lead and develop the finance team across multiple locations Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and profitability analysis Partner with Sales and Marketing on pricing, acquisition and performance Present insight directly to the Board and leadership team Drive acquisitions, due diligence and integration activity Improve systems, processes and financial controls Oversee audit, compliance and statutory reporting Strengthen cashflow, credit control and working capital Support payroll and commission processes across the groupACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, you will be an experienced Finance Director or senior finance leader ready for the next step, with a strong commercial mindset and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. A confident communicator, you can influence senior stakeholders, make decisions quickly in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and have a proven track record of building high-performing finance teams. Strong systems, process and technology awareness is essential, with M&A experience an advantage but not essential. Why Apply This is a highly commercial, sales-led business where finance plays a central role in shaping strategy. You'll gain broad exposure across pricing, customer acquisition, operations and international growth, building the commercial and operational leadership experience that will define the next stage of your senior finance career. An excellent package comprising Base Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus & benefits is available to the successful candidate, alongside the opportunity to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced and on-site leadership environment. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Accounts Senior - Top 100 PracticeManchester (Hybrid 4-1)£35,000+ DOE \n Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Accounts Senior to join their friendly audit team to assist with the accounts. This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant with experience in a fast-paced practice environemnt and who is looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio. Working closely with the Accounts Director, you will prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, manage client relationships, and review the work of junior team members. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare statutory year-end accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105\n, • Prepare corporation tax returns and directors personal tax returns\n, • Manage your own client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines\n, • Meet with clients to discuss accounts, financial records and resolve queries\n, • Review work prepared by junior staff, providing feedback and ensuring review points are cleared\n, • Prepare files and supporting reports for Accounts Director review\n, • Mentor and support junior team members with their day-to-day development\n, • Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services where appropriate\n\n Key Requirements \n\n • ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified\n, • Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice\n, • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns\n, • Good working knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105\n, • Experience preparing consolidations\n, • Confident managing client relationships and communicating technical matters clearly\n, • Experience supporting or reviewing junior staff\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • 23 days annual leave + Birthday off\n, • Hybrid after probation (Mostly on-site: 4-1 model)\n, • Annual bonus scheme\n, • Health Cash Plan after probation\n, • Company sick pay\n, • Enhanced parental pay policies\n, • One paid professional membership/subscription\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Company pension scheme\n\n Interested?If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - | Know someone perfect for this role?We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded! \n #IND-HL-25 \n \n Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n

Tax Manager | Manchester | c.£52,000 – £58,000 + a genuinely independent firm\n This is a newly created role, born out of sustained growth rather than replacement, offering a genuine chance to shape a position around your own strengths and career direction. \n You'll join a Manchester tax team that has grown five-fold in seven years, working across a genuine mix of corporate and personal tax, compliance and advisory. The firm has remained independent for decades, with no intention of changing that. \n Because the role is newly created, there's real flexibility to shape it around your background and where you want your tax career to go next. \n This role is ideal for a Tax Manager who: \n\n • Has trained at a Top 10, 20 or 30 firm and is looking to broaden into a more rounded tax role, or has come from an accounts background and understands how financial statements are built\n, • Wants to work across both corporate and personal tax, compliance and advisory, rather than being confined to a single specialism\n, • Is looking for the stability and culture of an independently owned firm, with the technical variety usually reserved for much larger groups\nTax Manager – About the Firm\n This is a well-established, independently owned firm of chartered accountants based in central Manchester, with a tax team of around 20 people. The firm has grown steadily and deliberately over several decades and has firmly ruled out being absorbed by one of the larger consolidators - independence is core to how it operates and how it treats its people. Tax Manager – Why This Role Exists\n The tax team has grown significantly over the last few years, and advisory work continues to grown. The firm is looking to recruit a Manager who can manage a mixed corporate / personal portfolio and play a key role in the team's next phase of growth. Tax Manager – Responsibilities\n Portfolio leadership \n\n • Manage a mixed portfolio of corporate and personal tax clients, spanning compliance and advisory work\n, • Ensure deadlines, quality standards and HMRC compliance are consistently met across your portfolio\n\n Client advisory \n\n • Provide clear, practical advice to owner-managed businesses, corporates and private clients\n, • Get involved in advisory and planning projects as your experience and interests develop\n, • Build long-term relationships that go beyond compliance delivery\n\n Leadership & team development \n\n • Oversee and support graduate trainees and intermediate staff within your team\n, • Share technical knowledge with colleagues moving between accounts and tax disciplines\n, • Contribute to the continued growth and shaping of the wider tax function\nTax Manager – Requirements\n\n, • ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Strong background in corporate tax, ideally with an understanding of how financial statements are prepared (an accounts background is welcomed)\n, • Experience with groups, larger clients and more complex tax matters (loss relief, QIPs) would be beneficial\n, • Comfortable working across both compliance and advisory work\n, • Prior experience at a Top 10, 20 or 30 firm, or a similarly structured practice, is an advantage\nTax Manager – Benefits\n Salary: c.£52,000 – £58,000, depending on experience \n Benefits: Competitive package with hybrid working \n Progression: Genuine scope to grow within a team that has expanded five-fold over the last seven years, in a firm committed to remaining independent. \n The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: \n\n • Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior\n, • Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate\n, • Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior\n, • Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior\n, • Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A\n, • Payroll Bureau\n, • Practice Managers\n

Location: ManchesterSalary: £50,000 - £60,000, plus additional benefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent \n About the Role \n Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a growing and innovative technology company based in Manchester. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a fast-paced business and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide financial insight, challenge and analysis to drive business performance and support continued growth. Whilst the role offers some flexibility to work remotely, the successful candidate will be expected to spend the majority of their time on site to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide commercial finance support and strategic insight\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts\n, • Deliver financial analysis, KPI reporting and variance analysis to support business performance\n, • Provide commercial insight to influence strategic decision-making\n, • Develop financial models, business cases and investment appraisals\n, • Support long-term financial planning and budgeting processes\n, • Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, controls and processes\n, • Work closely with operational teams to identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency\n, • Support strategic projects and business growth initiatives\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercially focused Management Accountant role\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel experience\n, • Experience within the technology sector or another fast-paced commercial environment would be advantageous\n, • Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable influencing decision-making at all levels\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience\n, • Flexible working with a predominantly office-based approach and remote working available\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy\n, • Join a growing technology business with ambitious expansion plans\n, • Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for career progression\n, • Competitive benefits package\n\n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Your new companyA well-established energy & environmental consultancy business is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support the finance function during a maternity cover. Operating across the UK and Ireland, the business works on complex infrastructure projects and has built a strong reputation within its sector. With a collaborative culture and a stable leadership team, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a long-term interim assignment.Your new roleReporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in delivering accurate financial and management reporting. This is a 12-month interim assignment. \n commencing in September 2026, with a detailed handover period running through to November 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts from start to finish.\n, • Month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and reconciliations.\n, • VAT accounting, audit support and statutory reporting activities.\n, • Management of intercompany transactions, revenue recognition, provisions and taxation matters.\n, • Maintaining financial accuracy across multiple entities, including overseas branch reporting.\n, • Supporting the Finance Director with board reporting and business performance analysis.\n, • Working with stakeholders across the wider business on finance projects and operational improvements.\n\n The role is a hybrid arrangement of 2-3 days per week in the South Manchester office.What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent finance qualification.\n, • Proven experience operating at Finance Manager level within an SME or mid-sized organisation.\n, • Strong management accounting experience and ability to produce accounts independently.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP/accounting systems.\n, • Experience managing month-end reporting, audits, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate effectively across the business.\n, • Available to commence the assignment in September 2026.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Long-term interim opportunity with a planned handover and structured transition.\n, • Competitive fixed-term salary package.\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Exposure to a growing and technically focused business.\n, • Direct engagement with senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key financial processes.\n, • South Manchester location with excellent transport links.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. \n Consultant Details: Benjamin StantonEmail your CV: \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

Reed Property & Construction are proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, employing over 250 professionals across 14 UK and Ireland offices, to appoint a Regional Director of Project Management for the North region. \n This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow an established Project Management offering across their Manchester and Leeds locations, with strong backing from a well-respected national leadership team. \n The Role \n You will take responsibility for the strategic growth, leadership and performance of the Project Management service line in the North. This role will require someone with a strong business development background who can bring an established network with them to the role. \n This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, combining client delivery, team development and business generation. \n A key focus will be on expanding the service line, leveraging existing relationships alongside developing your own client base to generate sustainable fee income. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and grow the Project Management service line across Manchester and Leeds\n, • Drive business development activity with new and existing clients\n, • Deliver high-quality, end-to-end project management services\n, • Develop and implement the regional service line business plan\n, • Champion excellence in delivery standards, processes, and quality control\n, • Support and mentor team members, building a high-performing and engaged team\n, • Collaborate with other service lines to align delivery and maximise opportunities\n, • Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practice across the team\n, • Maintain and enhance key client relationships\n, • Represent the business in the market and support marketing initiatives\n\n \n You will work across a diverse client base including institutional investors, developers and asset managers, delivering high-profile schemes across a variety of sectors and having a ESG focus. \n Key Accountabilities \n\n • Lead and grow the regional Project Management function for the North, enhancing its technical and commercial profile\n, • Deliver against financial and performance targets, including fee income generation\n, • Support the development and growth of the wider team\n, • Align regional delivery with national strategy and service quality standards\n, • Build a strong market presence across the Northern region\n\n About You \n You will be an experienced, client-facing Project Management professional with a strong commercial mindset and proven leadership capability. \n Key requirements include: \n\n • Degree qualified with MRICS (or equivalent)\n, • A proven track record in project delivery and client relationship management\n, • An established client network with the ability to generate new work\n, • Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams\n, • A solid understanding of the Northern property market\n, • Demonstrable success in achieving financial and business development targets\n, • Confident communicator, both written and verbal\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and performance\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and car allowance\n, • Performance-related bonus and director-level incentives\n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • Private healthcare, life assurance and personal accident cover\n, • Generous holiday allowance plus wellbeing and charity days\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Clear career progression within a growing, people-focused consultancy\n\n

Nenebrook Recruitment Group have been enlisted by a high growth Motor Retail Group with the appointment of several Dealership Accounting & Divisional Accounting Positions. \n Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a pivotal finance role responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across the dealership or a division ensuring robust control of accounting processes, and supporting commercial decision-making. \n This position suits a hands-on, detail-driven accountant with strong motor retail experience and the ability to partner closely with operational leaders to drive performance. \n Key Responsibilities \n Financial Reporting & Control \n\n • Produce accurate monthly management accounts for the dealership, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and KPI packs.\n, • Complete daily, weekly and monthly financial reconciliations, ensuring all control accounts are fully balanced.\n, • Maintain strong balance sheet integrity, including stock, debtors, creditors, WIP, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Oversee manufacturer composite submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.\n, • Manage VAT returns, HMRC compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.\n\n Operational & Commercial Support \n\n • Partner with the Dealership Director, Sales Manager and Aftersales Manager to analyse performance, margins, labour recovery, and departmental profitability.\n, • Provide insight on vehicle margins, bonuses, holdbacks, aged stock, and used car performance.\n, • Monitor and report on service department KPIs, including hours sold, efficiency, productivity, and recovery rates.\n, • Support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning cycles.\n\n Transactional Finance Oversight \n\n • Work closely with Transactional finance teams within the SSC, ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger, sales ledger, cashbook and banking.\n, • Oversee vehicle invoicing, deal files, and compliance with FCA and manufacturer standards.\n, • Ensure timely processing of warranty claims, credit notes, and manufacturer payments.\n, • Manage dealership cashflow, banking, and credit control.\n\n Systems & Process Improvement \n\n • Maintain and optimise use of DMS systems (e.g., Kerridge/Keyloop, Pinnacle, CDK).\n, • Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.\n, • Support digitalisation and automation initiatives across the finance function.\n\n Experience & Qualifications \n\n • Part-qualified or qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE with equivalent experience within motor retail).\n, • Proven experience as a Dealership Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or Management Accountant within the automotive sector.\n, • Strong understanding of manufacturer composites, dealership KPIs, and motor retail financial processes.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience with major DMS platforms.\n, • Strong analytical capability with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.\n\n In Return a competitive basic salary of up to £65,000 can be offered coupled with Car, 10% Bonus and excellent benefits and career development opportunities'

Procurement Manager Salary: £56,710 - £61,206 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Overview of the Procurement Manager role Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit a Procurement Manager. This is a strategic opportunity to lead procurement activity across a growing Multi Academy Trust, ensuring compliance, value for money, contract governance and consistency of approach. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will develop and implement a Trust-wide procurement and contract management framework, including preferred supplier arrangements, standard contract terms and full lifecycle management. Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager will include - Lead the Trust-wide procurement and contract management strategy - Establish and maintain preferred supplier arrangements, framework portfolio, standard contract terms and performance expectations - Drive standardisation, aggregation and contract consolidation to improve value and reduce risk - Ensure procurement compliance with Trust Financial Regulations, the Academies Trust Handbook and Procurement Act 2023 - Develop and maintain procurement and contract management policies, procedures, templates, and guidance - Lead and manage high-value, complex and above-threshold procurement exercises - Advise schools and senior leaders on compliant tendering, quotation and direct award processes - Develop and embed a contract management framework covering the full supplier lifecycle - ensuring that all contracts are clearly document, accessible and managed - Lead supplier performance management, contract review meetings and commercial negotiations - Analyse spend and contract data to identify savings, efficiencies and value-for-money opportunities This list isn't exhaustive and the full job specification for this role can be provided upon request, which highlights further detail on each aspect of this role. Required experience/qualifications of the Procurement Manager position will include - Degree level or equivalent experience - CIPS qualified, working towards CIPS, or another relevant qualification - Experience of procurement in a medium to large complex organisation, preferably public sector - Experience managing tenders, supplier frameworks, e-tendering and e-sourcing portals - Strong understanding of procurement compliance, financial controls, governance and public sector accountability - Demonstrable experience delivering value for money and cost savings - Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills - Knowledge of ESG and sustainable procurement principles would be beneficial - Commitment to co-operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co-op Benefits available alongside the Procurement Manager position include (but aren't limited to): - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme - Co-op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores - Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household - Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders - Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies - Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests - Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts - Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co-op Academies Trust, a values-led organisation sponsored by the Co-op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities. How to apply for the Procurement Manager position If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Procurement Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership to find out more. Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026 Synonyms: Procurement Lead, Category Manager, Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Senior Buyer, Public Sector Procurement Manager Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Your new companyA prestigious and well-known organisation are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team in central Manchester.Your new roleIn this role, you will manage a small finance team and take responsibility for the smooth operation of the daily finance function. You will deal regularly with stakeholders from multiple areas of the business, and manage all the financial processes and controls. In this job, you will report to the Finance Director, and be their second in charge, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information and take the lead on all strategic management in finance.What you'll need to succeedYou must be ACA/ACCA qualified, and ideally you will currently be at Audit Manager level in practice looking to make your first move to industry. You will have excellent attention to detail, be a professional and confident communicator with the ability to push back and ask the right questions. You will have management experience, and lead from the front, taking charge of your workload and the operations of the team. You must have a strong technical skill set, and be driven to solve problems and improve processes.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will get a rare opportunity to join a business in this sector, a leader in their industry and a collaborative, family feel team. You will have access to excellent benefits, and work in an environment that encourages professional development. What you need to do nowIf 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. \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

Financial Controller\n Manchester | Hybrid (3 days onsite: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) | £55,000 - £65,000 \n We're partnering with a growing, well-established business in Manchester to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take real ownership of the financial operations of a dynamic organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance. The Role\n As Financial Controller, you'll take charge of the day-to-day financial management of the business, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement of processes and systems. You'll play a key role in shaping financial strategy and act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts\n, • Managing the year-end audit process and statutory accounts preparation\n, • Ensuring strong financial controls, policies, and compliance across the business\n, • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team\n, • Cash flow management and treasury oversight\n, • Partnering with department heads to support commercial decision-making\n, • Driving process improvements and system efficiencies\n, • Supporting the CFO/Finance Director with ad hoc projects and analysis\nAbout You\n\n, • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on approach\n, • Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders\n, • Experience managing or mentoring a team\n, • Highly organised, deadline-driven, and detail-focused\n, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems advantageous\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience\n, • Hybrid working: 3 days onsite per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday), 2 days remote\n, • A genuinely varied and hands-on role with real scope for progression\n, • Supportive, collaborative team culture\n\n Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role. \n Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. \n To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Financial Controller \n Manchester | Up to £75,000 | Full-Time | Permanent \n We are recruiting for an experienced and fully qualified Financial Controller to join a growing, construction project-led business in Manchester. \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the monthly accounts process, financial controls, statutory compliance and project reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working autonomously and making a real impact within the finance function. \n The Role \n\n • Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and month-end journals.\n, • Own the month-end close process and maintain robust financial controls.\n, • Complete and review all key balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Produce cash flow forecasts, budgets and variance analysis.\n, • Support project accounting, cost tracking and profitability reporting.\n, • Prepare VAT returns and manage HMRC correspondence.\n, • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit requirements.\n, • Monitor debtor and creditor positions, providing meaningful financial insight to management.\n\n About You \n\n • Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.\n, • Strong experince of CIS\n, • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.\n, • Strong month-end and management accounts experience.\n, • Excellent reconciliation and financial control skills.\n, • Experience preparing VAT returns and managing compliance requirements.\n, • Sage experience is essential.\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience within construction, engineering or another project-based environment.\n, • Knowledge of project accounting and cost reporting.\n, • Experience using Eque2 or a similar ERP system.\n, • Previous involvement in audit and statutory accounts preparation.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Salary up to £75,000.\n, • Autonomous role with broad responsibility and exposure to senior leadership.\n, • Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements.\n, • Growing and supportive business environment.\n, • Manchester-based office location.\n\n If you're a qualified accountant looking for a varied role where you can take ownership and add value, we'd love to hear from you. \n #IND-HL-25 \n \n Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. \n

Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys building relationships with clients as much as producing great accounts?I am working with a modern, ambitious accountancy firm that is growing quickly and challenging the traditional way of delivering accountancy services. They are looking for a Senior Accountant or Client Manager in Manchester, paying £36,000 - £47,000 DOE.Rather than simply focusing on compliance, the business prides itself on becoming a trusted advisor to SMEs, helping business owners understand their finances, improve performance and plan for the future.If you're looking for a role that offers genuine client interaction, advisory work and clear career progression within a growing firm, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.Client Manager RoleAs a Senior Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, becoming their trusted advisor while delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. You'll work closely with business owners, providing practical commercial advice while mentoring junior members of the team and supporting the firm's continued growth.Client Manager ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their primary point of contact.Build long-term relationships through exceptional client service.Prepare and review year-end financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards.Advise clients on: Corporation TaxPersonal TaxSalary vs Dividend planningTax planning opportunitiesCash flow managementReview journals, reconciliations and general ledger activity.Support month-end and year-end reporting.Ensure statutory compliance across client portfolios.Liaise with external auditors where required.Work with cloud accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks and Apron.Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client reporting.Mentor and develop junior members of the accounts team.Work alongside the Director on advisory projects and business planning.Client Manager attributesYou'll ideally have:ACCA qualified (or equivalent)At least five years' experience within an accountancy practiceStrong UK accounts and tax knowledgeExperience managing client relationshipsExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearlyExperience using Xero (essential)A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approachExcellent organisation and attention to detailWhy Apply?Hybrid workingCompetitive salary of £36,000 - £47,000Modern, forward-thinking accountancy firmGenuine client-facing advisory roleSupportive and collaborative cultureClear opportunities for progression as the business continues to growCasual dressCompany pensionReferral programmeRegular company eventsWork-from-home flexibilityIf you're looking to move away from a purely compliance-focused role and join a business where your advice genuinely makes a difference to clients, the APPLY NOW......TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency – KR8 Advisory \n About KR8 Advisory \n A unique opportunity to join KR8 Advisory, a Managing Director-led Restructuring & Advisory practice, part of the K3 Advisory Group, based in London, Manchester and Leeds. This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious and experienced team with a strategic plan to grow its service proposition and expand into other key locations. \n KR8 Advisory is looking for experienced Senior Associates to support the delivery of high-impact Restructuring and Advisory solutions to SME’s, Mid-market Corporates, Lenders and Stakeholders across the UK. \n \n About the Role - Senior Associate – Restructuring & Insolvency \n Roles are available in our offices in Manchester, London and Leeds and as a Senior Associate you will play a key role in managing your own varied caseload of Restructuring and Advisory engagements, including Administrations, Liquidations (solvent and insolvent), CVAs and Accelerated M&A processes. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will help deliver effective solutions and added value to our clients. \n You will be an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Administrator already familiar with the processes involved in managing Administrations, Liquidations and CVA’s. The role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical and commercial expertise through exposure to complex insolvency appointments, business advisory projects, business sales and stakeholder-led restructuring assignments. \n We are committed to supporting professional development and will provide full study support and training where required. While not essential, the successful candidate will ideally have already commenced a professional accountancy qualification (ACA or ACCA) and/or hold the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI). \n \n Role Responsibilities \n\n • \n Experience of formal insolvency appointments, including Administrations, Liquidations, CVAs and Accelerated M&A processes, with exposure to advisory assignments being advantageous including managing critical short term cashflow management assignments. \n • \n Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to review financial statements to identify key assets, liabilities and secured lender positions. \n • \n Commercially minded, with confidence engaging with clients, lenders, legal advisers and other key stakeholders. \n • \n Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships. \n • \n Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines effectively. \n • \n Ability to deal with all areas of case management, progression and statutory investigations. \n • \n Whilst not essential, experience supporting on trading assignments would be ideal. \n • \n Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the use of IPS or equivalent software. \n • \n A collaborative team player who is willing to support, coach and develop junior colleagues. \n • \n An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of client relationships and new opportunities. \n • \n Committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining high technical standards. \n\n \n What We Offer \n We have exciting and highly ambitious plans to continue our growth across the UK. You will be supporting the development of a new Restructuring and Advisory practice with direct access to senior leaders across the KR8 offices and other K3 Advisory Group service lines. \n In addition to the above, we also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, together with strong opportunities for career development and progression.

Financial Planning File ReviewerHome based - UK Only\n to £50,000 plus company benefits About the job\n An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the UK's fastest-growing national wealth management firms. Following significant expansion through both acquisition and organic growth, the business is continuing to invest in its Compliance & T&C function and is now seeking a Financial Advice Outcomes Specialist to join the team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Compliance or Advice Quality professional to play a key role in ensuring consistently high standards of financial advice, supporting advisers and helping to drive positive client outcomes across a national Financial Planning business. \n Working from home with occasional travel to regional offices, you'll work closely with the Compliance Director and T&C Manager, reviewing advice quality, supporting adviser development and contributing to the ongoing enhancement of the firm's compliance framework. The Role\n As a Financial Advice Outcomes Specialist, you'll be responsible for reviewing the quality of financial advice being delivered by Financial Planners, ensuring it meets both internal advice standards and FCA regulatory requirements. \n You'll adopt an outcomes-based approach to file reviews, assessing suitability under FCA COBS rules whilst ensuring advice and documentation demonstrate good client outcomes in line with Consumer Duty. \n Alongside advice reviews, you'll provide clear and constructive feedback to advisers, identify trends and recurring themes, support training initiatives, and contribute towards the ongoing development of the firm's Training & Competency framework. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Review the quality of financial advice provided by Financial Planners against company standards.\n, • Conduct outcomes-based file reviews in line with FCA Consumer Duty requirements.\n, • Assess suitability of advice against FCA COBS rules.\n, • Deliver clear, constructive feedback and recommend appropriate remedial actions.\n, • Identify trends and emerging risks, reporting findings to the Compliance Director.\n, • Support the T&C Manager with adviser development and training initiatives.\n, • Respond to compliance and technical queries within agreed service levels.\n, • Manage advice quality review workflows through to completion.\n, • Ensure accurate management information is captured for compliance reporting.\n, • Support the implementation and ongoing development of the firm's T&C framework.\n, • Provide coaching and guidance to improve adviser performance and advice quality.\n, • Assist with workshops, training sessions and compliance initiatives.\n, • Monitor adviser performance, CPD records and Key Performance Indicators.\n, • Contribute to the development of compliance monitoring frameworks, methodologies and best practice.\n, • Keep up to date with FCA regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance.\n, • Escalate significant risks, breaches or emerging trends where appropriate.\n, • Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and AI solutions.\nAbout You\n To be considered, you'll ideally have: \n\n • Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS) or equivalent.\n, • Experience conducting advice quality or file reviews within a retail financial planning environment.\n, • Strong understanding of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty, COBS rules and conduct risk.\n, • Excellent analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Confidence delivering constructive feedback to Financial Planners.\n, • Professional judgement and the ability to make balanced compliance decisions.\n, • A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to improve processes and client outcomes.\n, • Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).\nDesirable Experience\n Whilst not essential, the following would be advantageous: \n\n • Previous experience coaching or training Financial Planners.\n, • Equity Release qualification.\n, • Long Term Care qualification.\n, • Securities qualification.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary.\n, • Discretionary bonus.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Fully home-based role with occasional travel to regional offices.\n, • Clear progression pathway into a T&C Manager position.\n, • Join one of the UK's fastest-growing wealth management firms.\n, • Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture.\n, • Opportunity to directly influence advice quality and client outcomes across a national business.\n, • Long-term career development within an expanding organisation.\n\n This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with experience in financial planning compliance, advice quality or file checking who is looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and rapidly growing wealth management business. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise will genuinely influence adviser standards, regulatory excellence and, most importantly, positive client outcomes.

\n Senior Finance Business Partner – Tech Services\n ?? Manchester | Hybrid | FTC \n Are you a commercially minded Finance Business Partner looking to make a real impact in a high-growth SaaS business? \n ClearCourse is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner (Tech Services) to partner with senior business leaders, providing financial insight that drives strategic decision-making and commercial performance. \n Working closely with the Head of FP&A, Group Operations Director, and business unit leaders, you'll take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance across a portfolio of businesses. This is a highly visible role offering genuine influence, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, private equity-backed technology group. \n Requirements \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Partner with senior stakeholders to drive commercial performance and strategic decision-making\n, • Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple business units\n, • Deliver insightful analysis, financial modelling, and performance reporting for Executive and Board review\n, • Challenge and support business leaders to improve profitability and achieve growth targets\n, • Identify risks, opportunities, and trends, providing clear recommendations\n, • Continuously improve reporting, KPIs, and management information to support better business decisions\n, • Build strong relationships across Finance, Shared Services, and operational leadership teams\n\n We're looking for a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and influencing business performance. \n \n You'll bring: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5–7 years' PQE\n, • Experience in a Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance role\n, • Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business analysis skills\n, • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • A proactive, analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence senior leaders\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary + benefits\n, • 25 days holiday + your birthday off\n, • Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan\n, • Life assurance & income protection\n, • Enhanced parental leave & family wellbeing support\n, • Perkbox discounts & perks\n, • Generous pension contributions\n, • Hybrid working with flexibility\n, • Ongoing learning, development & career progression opportunities\nReady to influence the future of a growing technology business?\n This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing software groups, where your commercial insight will directly influence strategic decisions and business performance. \n If you're passionate about partnering with senior leaders, driving commercial outcomes, and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Associate Director – Due Diligence \n My client, a global consultancy firm, is seeking a new Associate Director to join their successful and rapidly growing due diligence team within the Deal Services Function. \n The successful candidate will play an integral role in leading financial due diligence projects on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, while contributing to the team's continued growth. \n Duties include but are not limited to- \n\n • Leading the client engagement processes\n, • Oversight of fieldwork teams\n, • Directing financial analysis on target businesses for due diligence reports\n, • Liaison lead during deal execution\n, • Developing industry and economic expertise\n\n The ideal candidate: \n\n • Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent)\n, • Possesses experience in Transaction Services\n, • Has a track record of writing high-quality due diligence reports\n, • Is genuinely curious about how businesses operate\n, • Has a strong understanding of deal mechanics\n, • High level of accuracy, diligence, and integrity\n, • Commercially minded with strong critical thinking skills\n, • A natural relationship-builder and strong team player\n\n For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie at HB Partners

Finance Director | Consumer Products \n Greater Manchester | £100,000-£110,000 plus bonus & benefits \n \n The Opportunity \n Zachary Daniels Finance are delighted to be exclusively partnering with an ambitious, privately owned consumer products business in the search for a Finance Director. \n Operating internationally, our client designs, sources and distributes market-leading consumer products to many of the UK's best-known retailers. Having enjoyed consistent growth in recent years, the business is now entering an exciting new phase of expansion and is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Executive Leadership Team. \n Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, this is a broad and highly commercial appointment with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, driving operational performance and leading the continued evolution of the finance function. You'll act as a genuine business partner across the organisation whilst maintaining a hands-on approach to financial leadership. \n \n The Role \n This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a growing international business where finance sits at the heart of commercial decision making. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the Group's financial strategy across multiple international entities.\n, • Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.\n, • Driving cash flow, treasury and working capital optimisation.\n, • Delivering insightful board reporting and commercial analysis.\n, • Leading group reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls.\n, • Supporting operational, commercial and supply chain decision making.\n, • Partnering with senior stakeholders to improve profitability and business performance.\n, • Leading finance transformation, process improvement and systems development.\n, • Developing and mentoring a high-performing finance team.\n, • Supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisitions and investment decisions.\n\n \n About You \n We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.\n, • Previous Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience.\n, • Experience within consumer products, retail, wholesale, manufacturing or international trading environments.\n, • Strong group reporting and multi-entity finance experience.\n, • A track record of improving finance processes, controls and reporting.\n, • Excellent commercial acumen with strong financial modelling capability.\n, • Experience managing international operations, foreign exchange and working capital would be advantageous.\n, • A collaborative leadership style with the credibility to influence at Executive and Board level.\n\n \n Why Join? \n This is an opportunity to become part of an ambitious leadership team within a successful international consumer business that continues to invest in growth, people and innovation. \n You'll have genuine influence over the direction of the business, the autonomy to shape the finance function and the opportunity to make a lasting impact as the organisation continues its growth journey. \n \n Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We recruit across Finance, HR, Technology, Digital & Ecommerce, Buying & Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics and Executive Search. \n BH36607

Intro \n A PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Divisional Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process for a significant operating division. \n The position will provide the Divisional Finance Director with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, enabling greater focus on commercial performance, operational decision-making and delivery against the investment plan. \n The Company \n A large, investor-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FP&A capabilities. \n The group is focused on strengthening financial control, standardising reporting processes and improving the quality, accuracy and pace of financial information across the organisation. \n The Role \n Based in Manchester and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional P&L and balance sheet. This is a visible role requiring strong financial control, technical accounting and stakeholder management capability. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, P&L review and balance sheet sign-off\n, • Reviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecast\n, • Identifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting team\n, • Directing Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accruals\n, • Managing judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisions\n, • Reviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgements\n, • Leading the production and sign-off of the divisional results pack\n, • Submitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetable\n, • Providing the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movements\n, • Acting as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the division\n, • Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standards\n, • Maintaining a dotted-line relationship with the Group Financial Controller on technical accounting, governance and close compliance\n, • Working with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cycles\n\n Your Profile \n\n • Fully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMA\n, • Significant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experience\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisions\n, • Experience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environments\n, • Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environment\n\n Compensation & Benefits \n This interim role offers a day rate of £300-400 per day inside IR35, dependent on experience, and is based in Manchester 4 days per week. The position provides the opportunity to take ownership of financial control for a significant division within a £500 million PE-backed services group, working closely with divisional and group finance leadership to improve reporting quality, control and close performance.

Your new companyEstablished educational and cultural organisation based in Manchester City Centre with a long-standing and highly respected reputation within its sector. The organisation plays a key role in supporting learning, engagement, and cultural development across the region, attracting a diverse range of stakeholders, partners, and visitors. With a strong track record of success and continued investment in its people and operations, the business offers a collaborative and values-driven working environment.Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will be supporting the whole organisation in managing the financial processes, controls and functions of the Foundation, including management of a small finance team and supporting the Finance Director with monthly management accounts and reports to the Joint Principals and Trustees. You will also oversee the running of the nominal and subsidiary ledgers, online banking and other finance-related systems. Please note, this role will be based full-time onsite with free parking available. \n What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with proven skill in a finance leadership position. Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on capacities, leading and developing finance staff, managing the year-end audit process, and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative finance professional, capable of building strong relationships across the organisation and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and a continuous improvement mindset. \n What you'll get in returnThis is a brilliant opportunity to join a newly created and highly collaborative finance team, where you'll have the chance to genuinely shape the function from the ground up. Working closely with an impressive and supportive Finance Director, you'll play a key role in embedding robust controls, streamlining processes and establishing best-in-class ways of working that will support the organisation's long-term success.Offering plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact, this role is ideal for a proactive finance leader who enjoys driving improvement and influencing positive change. Based full-time at a unique Manchester City Centre location, with free parking and excellent public transport links, the position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 alongside an attractive benefits package. \n What you need to do nowIf 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. \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

An ideal opportunity for someone making their second move from practice, looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and international finance. \n Client Details \n I'm working exclusively with a highly successful international group that is continuing to grow through an exciting phase of expansion and investment. Operating across multiple international entities, they're looking to appoint a Group Financial Reporting Manager to work directly alongside an experienced and highly supportive Finance Director. \n This is an ideal opportunity for someone making their second move from practice, looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and international finance. \n Description \n You'll take ownership of the financial accounting function across several international entities, ensuring accurate statutory reporting, group consolidations and compliance while supporting the Finance Director on a range of strategic finance initiatives. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the statutory reporting and audit process across multiple international entities.\n, • Preparing monthly group consolidations and financial reporting.\n, • Key point of contact for Audit\n, • Managing tax, VAT and wider compliance requirements.\n, • Supporting treasury activities and group funding arrangements.\n, • Reviewing financial controls and maintaining ledger integrity.\n, • Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.\n, • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisers.\n\n \n Profile \n\n • ACA qualified with a background in a Top 10 Accountancy firm\n, • Currently in practice as Audit Manager or already in industry, looking for your second industry role.\n, • Experience of statutory reporting with strong technical accounting knowledge.\n, • Exposure to group reporting, consolidations or multi-entity environments would be advantageous.\n, • Naturally inquisitive, proactive and keen to improve processes.\n, • Comfortable building relationships across the business and taking ownership of your work.\n\n Job Offer \n Up to £70,000 + excellent benefits.

Business Development Manager – North of England \n Location: Manchester / Leeds (Hybrid) | Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Annual bonus paid quarterly + private healthcare + Benefits | Type: Full-Time, Permanent \n \n About the Role \n Are you a driven, commercially-minded sales professional with a passion for building lasting relationships in the health insurance or employee benefits space? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative business at the heart of the UK’s health and wellbeing market. \n Based from the North of England (Manchester or Leeds), you’ll take ownership of a defined territory, growing and managing a panel of intermediary and broker partners while also developing direct client relationships. You’ll be the face of the business in your region — a trusted expert who partners genuinely flourish with. \n This role is home and field-based, with regular travel across the UK for client meetings and industry events (including occasional overnight stays). You’ll also spend time in our London office a couple of times per month or as the role requires. \n \n What You’ll Do \n New Business & Pipeline Development \n • Identify, target and onboard new intermediary and broker partners to build a high-performing distribution panel \n • Develop and execute a personal sales strategy focused on sustainable, profitable growth \n • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline, converting opportunities at a consistently strong rate \n • Support seamless client onboarding, both onsite and remotely \n Relationship Management \n • Build deep, trusted relationships with intermediaries at all levels — from advisers through to leadership teams \n • Train, educate and enable partners so they can confidently position your products to their clients \n • Run compelling joint demos and client pitches to drive conversion \n • Develop ‘evangelists’ within your partner network who champion the business unprompted \n • Forge and grow direct relationships with corporate organisations, large businesses and government bodies \n Market Intelligence & Representation \n • Stay ahead of competitor activity, pricing and product developments in the PMI and Employee Benefits market \n • Feed market insight back to inform product, pricing and marketing strategy \n • Represent the business at industry events, conferences and networking forums across the UK (including travel to London and Scotland) \n • Work closely with marketing to amplify campaigns and generate leads through your network \n CRM & Reporting Discipline \n • Maintain a live, accurate pipeline in HubSpot — every meeting, opportunity and deal logged without exception \n • Provide regular pipeline, forecast and activity updates to the Distribution Director \n • Self-manage your portfolio to ensure consistent activity levels and commercial output \n \n About You \n You’re a self-starter who thrives in a field-based, autonomous role. You treat your territory like your own business — hunting for opportunities, building genuine relationships and seeing deals through to close. You have the drive and discipline to structure your own working day and deliver consistently, whether you’re at home, in a client’s office, or on the road. \n Essential: \n • Proven track record in B2B sales / Broking, business development or account management \n • Experience in a self-directed, remote-first or field-based role \n • Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills — credible from adviser to C-suite level \n • Commercial acumen with a clear grasp of pipeline management and revenue forecasting \n • CRM proficiency (HubSpot strongly preferred) \n • Willingness and ability to travel across the UK, including London visits a couple of times per month, overnight stays and events as far as Scotland \n • Drive, discipline and resilience to build and manage a large, varied portfolio of relationships \n Desirable: \n • Experience in health insurance, PMI, employee benefits or financial services \n • An established network of PMI or Employee Benefit intermediary contacts \n • Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements in intermediary distribution \n • Experience working in a scaling start-up or insurtech environment \n \n What’s on Offer \n • £50,000–£60,000 base salary with regular salary reviews \n • Quarterly performance bonus (up to £5,000 per annum) paid quarterly \n • Private health cover provided from day one \n • Hybrid, flexible working from the North of England \n • A genuine opportunity to make your mark in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business \n \n How to Apply \n If you’re ready to take ownership of an exciting territory and build something you’re truly proud of, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief note on why this role appeals to you. \n

VAT Director / Senior Manager\n \n Location: London, Leeds or Manchester \n Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits \n Imperium Financial Recruitment is acting as the recruitment agency for this opportunity. \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VAT Director or ambitious Senior Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Joining a growing and highly regarded Indirect Tax team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of corporate clients across a wide range of sectors. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a team with ambitious growth plans, offering genuine career progression and the chance to work on complex, high-value advisory assignments. The Role\n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing a varied portfolio of VAT advisory and compliance clients.\n, • Providing clear, practical and commercially focused VAT advice.\n, • Liaising with HMRC on technical matters, enquiries and disputes.\n, • Supporting transactions including acquisitions, disposals, restructures and due diligence projects.\n, • Advising clients on complex VAT issues and negotiating practical solutions.\n, • Supporting business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals.\n, • Delivering VAT training to colleagues and clients.\n, • Mentoring, managing and developing junior team members.\nAbout You\n The successful candidate will have: \n\n • Significant VAT advisory and compliance experience gained within practice.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT legislation.\n, • Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality advisory work.\n, • Excellent communication, report writing and problem-solving skills.\n, • A commercial mindset with the ability to identify new business opportunities.\n, • Previous experience managing and developing team members.\n, • ACA, CTA or equivalent qualifications are desirable but not essential.\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing tax team.\n, • Exposure to a broad range of advisory and transactional work.\n, • Ongoing professional development and technical training.\n, • A collaborative, supportive and ambitious working environment.\n\n If you're an experienced VAT professional looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. \n

We’re DF Capital – a specialist bank providing award-winning commercial finance, retail finance, and savings products to consumers and small businesses. \n Based in Manchester, we serve thousands of customers across the UK and into Europe, supporting their ambitions with tailored financial solutions. \n We help our customers realise their ambitions by doing things differently – combining the agility and innovation of a specialist lender with the security and service standards of a regulated bank. Whether it’s flexible lending structures or straightforward savings options, we focus on what matters most to our customers. \n In 2025, we launched DF Capital Retail Finance – a subsidiary of DF Capital Bank Limited – to offer specialist hire purchase solutions to retail customers. \n Our goal is simple: to do the absolute best for our customers, our communities, and each other. \n \n YOUR NEW ROLE: \n Due to our current size and growth ambitions this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is experienced in conducting compliance monitoring reviews on both a thematic and routine basis in a financial services firm. \n You will be responsible for providing business functions with quality and timely advice on compliance with FCA regulations, provide ongoing oversight and reporting on the compliance position. \n You will champion delivering good consumer outcomes and will support on the advice and oversight of our developing consumer lending hire purchase proposition - enabling risk-owners to ensure compliance and good customer outcomes are achieved. You will have high levels of autonomy, enabling you to make decisions about the right way to do things. \n This role involves a variety of subjects and initiatives allowing you to work dynamically, and broaden your breadth of experience. \n RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: \n DF Capital are passionate about providing employees with the right training and support to help them excel in their roles and future careers. We are confident that an applicant with the right attitude and drive will succeed in this role. \n Other duties may be assigned outside of the following duties and responsibilities: \n\n • Providing advice to all business functions, stakeholders and projects on effective compliance to the FCA Handbook, particularly CONC, PRIN and BCOBs, which is tailored to the customers, scale and risk of the firm\n, • Oversee and test business compliance against sourcebooks and policy, to provide effective, risk-based assurance to risk-owners and independently for the Board\n, • Provide constructive input and challenge to business forums and committees, driving an agenda of customer centricity and sustainability\n, • Review new or developing legislation/regulation to analyse business impact, brief business stakeholders up to the SLT and Board, and lead/advise on appropriate action\n, • Identify and address regulatory training needs, creating and delivering training sessions for stakeholders\n, • Lead on compliance thematic reviews, depending on subject-matter expertise and team resources\n, • Work with the Compliance Director to annually review compliance risk and devise the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan\n, • Lead on maintenance and updates to the compliance framework and policies, ensuring it remains continuously effective for managing compliance as the business grows\n, • Lead improvement initiatives to Compliance processes, such as horizon scanning, monthly ERC reporting, etc.\n, • Act as a deputy to the Compliance Director at Group Risk Committee\n\n You will not have any direct reports but will act as a supporting coach for 2LOD colleagues and beyond, upskilling and deepening knowledge of FCA regulations and effective compliance processes. Requirements\n\n • Strong ethics and standards, comfortable with open and direct communication across various levels of seniority.\n, • You will have provided compliance advice within a financial services firm before, and can demonstrate successful, outcomes-focussed effects of that advice\n, • Good practical working knowledge of the FCA Handbook (particularly CONC, SYSC, PRICN, BCOBs and DISP); bonus for knowledge of money laundering regulations – but not essential!\n, • Experience in a firm(s) that offer regulated and unregulated products, can make pragmatic, risk-based judgements about when and how principles and rules should be applied throughout the firm.\n, • Have a vision of what good looks like in compliance practices/process, and are excited by the opportunity to deliver your vision.\n, • Can communicate concepts in a concise, simple way, even if they’re complex.\n, • Strong ability to analyse information, and make informed judgement.\n, • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.\nBenefits\n\n, • Private Medical Insurance for you and your partner/family\n, • 10% Employer pension contribution\n, • 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays\n, • Free Gym Membership\n, • Discretionary annual bonus\n, • Discretionary share awards\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Income Protection\n, • Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme\n, • Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles\n, • 4 days of paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities\n, • Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester\n\n

Role: Children Law Solicitor - Manchester \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n • Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p.a., depending on experience \n, • Panel-Accredited Salary: £52,000 +supervision bonus up to £8k p.a. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Assistant Management Accountant \n Dukinfield \n £35,000 - £40,000 \n What if your next Finance Director told you, "I want someone I can learn from too"? \n Not something you hear every day, right? \n This is your chance to join a business that's evolving - and a Finance Director who's leaving her ego at the door. \n She's approachable, down-to-earth, and believes the best finance teams are built on collaboration, curiosity, and shared learning. Her philosophy? You can train up, and you can train down. She'll invest in your development, but she also wants someone who'll challenge the way things are done, bring fresh ideas, and help build something better. \n The person who gets this job will be naturally inquisitive; you don't just complete tasks - you ask questions. \n You enjoy solving problems, finding better ways of working, and aren't afraid to say, "There's a smarter way of doing this." \n You'll spend time understanding how things are made, talking to production teams, working with operations, and building relationships with the people who keep the factory moving. Because the best decisions come from understanding the story behind the numbers. \n What you'll be doing: \n\n • Producing and supporting monthly management accounts.\n, • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.\n, • Analysing data to provide meaningful commercial insight.\n, • Improving processes, automating where possible, and making finance more efficient.\n, • Working closely with stakeholders across the business.\n, • Becoming a trusted right-hand support to the Finance Director as the function grows.\n\n Interviews happening immediately; CVs to Rebecca Ackerley/

Job Title: Group Director of Financial Control Salary: £114,816 - £137,178 Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid working) Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting a progressive devolved authority in Manchester in their search for a Group Director of Financial Control to join their senior leadership team. This is a unique opportunity will play a pivotal role in the future of the organisation as this strategic leadership role will be responsible for shaping and leading financial control across multiple organisations. Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring a high-performing and future-fit financial control environment that supports effective decision-making, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability across the Group. Key responsibilities of the role: Lead the Group's financial control, treasury, statutory reporting, and transactional finance functions Develop and implement a consistent financial control framework across the three organisations Oversee the production of statutory accounts and manage relationships with external auditors Drive finance transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and operating models Build strong collaborative relationships across the Group to ensure alignment and shared standards Provide strategic financial leadership across a complex, politically-led environment Support the delivery of the strategy and wider organisational priorities Act as a senior corporate leader, contributing beyond finance to the success of the GroupEssential experience: CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional accountancy qualification Significant senior leadership experience within financial control, corporate finance, or a related core finance function Proven experience operating within large, complex, multi-organisation environments Strong track record of delivering transformation across financial systems, processes, and operating models Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across organisational boundaries Experience advising, influencing, and constructively challenging senior executives and political stakeholders Demonstrable commitment to inclusive leadership and developing high-performing teams The client is open to candidates for both private sector and public sector backgroundsDesirable experience: Experience leading ERP, finance system implementation, or major finance system improvement projectsBenefits of the role include: Opportunity to work at the heart of one of the most advanced devolved regions in England Strategic leadership position with responsibility across three major public sector organisations Ability to shape financial stewardship and long-term sustainability across the Group Hybrid working arrangements Significant opportunity to influence at executive and political levels Be part of a collaborative leadership community committed to delivering positive outcomes for Greater ManchesterOur client is looking for the right individual who has the right skill set and personal drive to take ownership of this role and thrive. The client is open to candidates for both private sector and public sector backgrounds. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a high profile role and organisation. How to apply If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Group Director of Financial Control role, please apply now, or contact Abigail Day at Sellick Partnership. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website

Audit Senior (Qualified or Finalist) \n Are you a recently qualified Audit Senior working in an independent firm, looking to step up into the Big 4 / Top 20? If you are leading audits with at least a 30% audit bias, an exceptional opportunity awaits with a prestigious Top 20 accountancy practice within their rapidly expanding audit function. You will be working with a diverse portfolio of commercial and public sector clients across a range of industries. There will also be opportunity to work on advisory engagements with both audit and non-audit clients. The firm has a supportive and welcoming culture with an emphasis on work/life balance. Benefits include mentor and buddy systems, flexi-time, paid over time or TOIL, opportunity to buy/sell additional holidays, free parking and a huge selection of optional benefits including discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, travel insurance, health and dental. The Audit Senior will be responsible for: ·Planning through to completion of a variety of audits ·Leading a team, coaching junior members of staff and providing regular constructive feedback ·Acting as a first point of contact for clients ·Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes and possible recommendations ·Production of audit reports ·Monitoring of progress to budget \n Essential Requirements: ·ACA / ACCA / ICAS Qualified or finalist ·Significant experience within audit If you are looking to develop your career in a Top 20 firm that truly values its people, then this is the role for you! If you have all of the above requirements for the Audit Senior position, then please apply now using the link below. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Manager / Audit Associate Director / Audit Director / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax - Corporate Finance/ M&A / Financial Controller / Financial Accountant / Internal Auditor / FP&A

Hybrid Mortgage Advisor / Hybrid Mortgage Broker – Manchester City Centre & Salford Quays – High Earnings \n Location: Manchester City Centre & Salford Quays \n Salary: Up to £35,000 basic (including car allowance) \n OTE: £75,000+ (Uncapped) \n Job Type: Full-Time | Employed or Self-Employed \n Recruiter: Cameron James Professional Recruitment \n \n Hybrid Mortgage Advisor / Hybrid Mortgage Broker – Manchester – High Earnings Opportunity \n Cameron James Professional Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly successful and forward-thinking mortgage and estate agency group in Manchester City Centre & Salford Quays. \n Due to exceptional property volumes, a thriving luxury apartment market, and a strong financial services culture, we are seeking an ambitious Hybrid Mortgage Advisor / Hybrid Mortgage Broker to join this flagship operation. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to maximise high earnings, work within a high-volume environment, and build a highly profitable mortgage desk. \n \n The Role – Hybrid Mortgage Advisor / Hybrid Mortgage Broker \n This is a true hybrid mortgage advisor role, offering a mix of office-based and flexible working. \n Initially, you will be based in Manchester City Centre 3–4 days per week, allowing you to: \n\n • Build strong relationships with estate agency teams\n, • Maximise lead conversion\n, • Establish yourself within a high-performing environment\n\n Once established, greater flexibility is offered. \n You will receive: \n\n • High-quality estate agency leads\n, • Business from Manchester City Centre & Salford Quays\n, • Consistent pipeline from multiple branches\n\n \n Performance & Earnings Potential \n\n • 20–25 mortgage appointments per month\n, • 8–10 mortgage sign-ups per month\n, • Average case size: £1,800\n, • Protection conversion: 70%+\n\n Realistically, advisors are generating £180,000+ in annual revenue, delivering high earnings well in excess of £85,000. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver expert whole-of-market advice as a hybrid mortgage advisor / hybrid mortgage broker\n, • Conduct appointments (face-to-face, telephone, and virtual)\n, • Convert 5–8 qualified leads per week\n, • Build and maintain introducer relationships\n, • Manage a strong pipeline to maximise conversions\n, • Ensure FCA compliance and excellent customer outcomes\n\n \n Employed Package \n\n • Basic salary up to £35,000 (including car allowance)\n, • Uncapped commission structure\n, • Monthly bonuses\n, • Commission splits from 5%–32%\n, • Pension & Death-in-Service\n, • Full admin support\n\n \n Self-Employed Option \n\n • 70% commission on self-generated business\n, • 45% commission on company leads\n, • Full compliance & admin support\n, • Designed for maximum high earnings\n\n \n Requirements \n\n • CeMAP qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Competent Adviser Status (CAS)\n, • Experience as a mortgage broker\n, • Ideally have estate agency experience\n, • Strong knowledge of residential mortgages & protection\n, • Driven, target-focused mindset\n, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced city environment\n\n \n Why Apply? \n\n • Work in the heart of Manchester City Centre\n, • Access to high volumes of quality leads\n, • Luxury apartment market exposure\n, • Strong estate agency partnerships\n, • Genuine opportunity for high earnings\n, • Hybrid working model\n\n \n Apply Today \n For a confidential discussion, please contact: \n Bryn McMillan \n Financial Services Recruitment Director \n Cameron James Professional Recruitment

We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a talented Wordings Specialist. \n We are happy to consider applications from both current Wordings professionals, as well as technically-focused insurance or legal professionals who are genuinely excited about transitioning into this kind of role. \n This is a rare situation because this is usually a London based role. However, this insurer is keen to secure someone within the ‘regions’, in order to be more accessible to their regional offices (Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham). \n This insurer is arguably the most exciting insurer in the market right now and you will see it regularly in the press; for winning national awards, hiring some of the brightest minds in the industry, and developing new, innovative product lines. \n This position has arisen as a result of the company’s impressive expansion; it is enjoying 20% year on year growth, and is on track to double in size over the next 5 years. \n Not only is this an opportune time to join the company, this organisation is extremely well-renowned for its culture; many of its staff citing, “this is the best employer I have ever worked for.” In fact, it is difficult to find someone in this company who hasn’t recently had, or is on track to receive, a promotion. \n This Contract Wordings role supports this global insurer’s UK division. Reporting directly into the Head of Technical Wordings, you will work closely with a team of experienced policy wording drafters, supporting insurance products across the distribution channels of open market, direct to customer and delegated authority. You will have a dotted line into the UK Director of Underwriting, and you’ll be expected to work with underwriters and leadership, drawing on the wider International Technical Wordings Team, to deliver wordings support, including on cross divisional projects. \n Duties will include, but not be limited to, providing reviews and advice on various retail wordings and products, keeping abreast of emerging trends including regulatory, legal and market developments, and providing advice to underwriters to ensure the sharing of technical knowledge and consistency of approach to wordings. In addition, you’ll ensure wordings are compliant with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, as well as being involved with ad hoc projects. \n You will have a broad knowledge of the general insurance market, together with a deep understanding of FCA requirements around policy wordings. In addition, you’ll have experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders, and strong project management capability. You’ll have excellent analytical and interpretation skills, with strong attention to detail. \n You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. \n Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, although you are of course welcome to work from one of our client’s stunning regional offices as much as you like. \n Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts \n General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment \n For more jobs like this, or for more information on how we may be able to help you in your search for a new job, please visit our website

Finance Manager (Progression to Director) £45,000 - £53,000 + Progression + Inhouse Training + Office based + Early Friday finish Urmston, Manchester \n Are you a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied, technical role within a well-established and growing business offering a proven pathway to a Director position, an early Friday finish and a varied workload? \n For over 40 years, this company has been providing specialist industrial construction solutions to a wide range of customers. Through continued success, they have grown into a multi-million-pound business and are now looking to strengthen their finance department. \n In this varied role, you will be responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts, balance sheets, variance analysis, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and financial planning. Alongside this, you will support the Finance Administrator with accounts receivable, credit control and month-end processes, while also monitoring staff training records and certifications to ensure engineers and operatives remain compliant. \n This role would suit a Finance Manager or similar looking for a varied position within a growing company offering long-term progression, in-house training and early Friday finish. \n The Role \n\n • Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis\n, • Support credit control, accounts receivable, and compliance records\n, • Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm / Friday 8:30am-3:30pm\n\n The Person \n\n • Finance Manager or similar\n, • Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting\n, • Able to commute to Urmston\n\n Reference Number: BBH26314A \n Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Construction, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Sage, Payroll, Compliance, Cadishead, Irlam, Eccles, Salford, Trafford, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Greater Manchester. \n If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. \n We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. \n Ernest Gordon 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 our website.

Bookkeeper \n\n • Good opportunity to work at an established financial services business\n, • Supporting the Group Finance Director\n\n Bookkeeper \n\n • Successful candidate will have bookkeeping experience, ideally to Trial Balance and accounts stage\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Career prospects at this successful business\n\n Bookkeeper \n\n • Immediate interviews\n\n By applying to this vacancy, you are giving permission to no1 legal and professional to submit your CV to the hiring company \n No1 Legal and Professional is an employment agency for permanent and temporary roles \n

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. Previous experience in a Finance Manager or s

\n Director of Financial Crime & Payments\n Location: Hybrid, Manchester Salary: Competitive DOE \n Our client is looking for an experienced Director of Financial Crime & Payments to lead the strategy, development and transformation of their Financial Crime and Payments functions. \n This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep financial crime expertise with a strong understanding of payment operations, technology and regulatory compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future, driving innovation through AI and automation while ensuring robust controls, excellent customer outcomes and regulatory excellence. The Role\n As Director of Financial Crime & Payments, you'll be responsible for developing the organisation's financial crime operating model while providing executive oversight of payment operations across card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and other payment services. \n Working closely with senior leaders across Product, Technology, Risk and Compliance, you'll lead strategic transformation programmes, champion the use of AI and machine learning, and ensure the business remains at the forefront of financial crime prevention and payment innovation. Key Responsibilities\n \n • Lead the strategy and transformation of Financial Crime and Payments across the business.\n, • Develop and evolve the financial crime operating model to support business growth and regulatory compliance.\n, • Oversee financial crime controls across KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud prevention and investigations.\n, • Drive the adoption of AI, machine learning and automation to improve operational efficiency and risk management.\n, • Provide executive oversight of payment operations, including card payments, Faster Payments, BACS and international payments.\n, • Manage strategic relationships with payment schemes, service providers and external partners.\n, • Ensure compliance with FCA regulations, payment scheme requirements and wider financial crime legislation.\n, • Partner with Product and Technology teams to develop innovative payment solutions.\n, • Present reporting and strategic updates to Executive Committees, Boards and regulatory stakeholders.\n, • Lead, develop and inspire high-performing Financial Crime and Payments teams.\n Skills & Experience\n \n, • Significant senior leadership experience within Financial Crime, AML, Fraud, Payments or Risk in a regulated financial services environment.\n, • Extensive knowledge of the full financial crime lifecycle, including KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and fraud management.\n, • Proven experience leading financial crime transformation programmes and operating model design.\n, • Strong understanding of UK financial crime regulations, FCA requirements and AML legislation.\n, • Experience implementing AI, machine learning or automation within regulated environments.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK payment schemes, including Mastercard, Faster Payments and BACS.\n, • Experience leading large-scale change programmes and engaging with regulators, auditors and executive stakeholders.\n, • Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer experience, risk and operational performance.\n Desirable experience includes:\n \n, • Experience within fintech, challenger banks or e-money institutions.\n, • Knowledge of Visa, CHAPS, SWIFT and international payment schemes.\n, • Professional qualifications in Financial Crime, AML, Risk or Payments.\n What's on Offer\n \n, • Competitive salary.\n, • Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and home working.\n, • The opportunity to shape the future of Financial Crime and Payments within a growing fintech business.\n, • A highly strategic leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.\n, • Exposure to cutting‑edge AI and machine-learning technologies.\n, • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with genuine opportunities to drive innovation and transformation.\n \n If you're an experienced leader looking to shape the future of financial crime prevention and payment services within an innovative financial services organisation, we'd love to hear from you. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Director, Principal Engineer\n At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. \n Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. \n We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Principal Engineer to join our team. This role is located in Manchester. Responsibilities\n \n • Drive the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield Corporate Actions Processing Engine, a mission‑critical enterprise platform for BNY\n, • Combine hands‑on technical expertise with architectural leadership to transform Corporate Actions processing capabilities\n, • Influence the technology direction of the platform through innovative solutions and best practices\n, • Lead engineering teams through complex, multi‑year transformation programs ensuring successful delivery\n Qualifications\n \n, • Technical Skills \n \n, • Significant software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles (eg. Head of Engineering, Technical Lead)\n, • Expert‑level proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring Boot for building microservices\n, • Strong expertise with relational databases (Oracle) and data modelling expertise (canonical data models, JSON)\n, • Deep experience with enterprise messaging platforms (Kafka, IBM MQ)\n, • Proven experience implementing AI/ML solutions (using Python or other frameworks) to solve business problems\n, • Full‑stack development experience (RESTful APIs, front‑end frameworks such as Angular)\n, • Experience with Cloud and Containerization technologies\n, • CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks\n \n, • Domain Expertise \n \n, • Significant experience in financial services, specifically:\n, • Post‑trade processing and settlement\n, • Custody and asset servicing operations\n, • Corporate actions lifecycle (dividends, stock splits, mergers, tender offers, etc.)\n, • Proven track record delivering mission‑critical systems in banking environments\n \n, • Leadership & Delivery \n \n, • Demonstrated success leading engineering teams through complex, multi‑year transformation programs\n, • Strong Agile/Scrum methodology experience\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior levels\n, • Ability to operate in a matrixed, global organization\n \n Benefits And Rewards\n BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. \n BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Who We Are\n FTI Consulting is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms to resolve disputes, navigate crises, manage risk and optimise performance. Our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. About the Role\n The Corporate Finance team focuses on clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs. This Senior Director position on the Restructuring team in Manchester is responsible for leading financial restructuring advisory, due diligence, business reviews, cash and working‑capital management, valuation, contingency planning and insolvency. What You’ll Do\n \n • Assist in structuring the engagement approach, scope and deliverables\n, • Manage the team to meet the scope within the required timeframe and budget\n, • Speak with external stakeholders and clients to keep them apprised of progress, initial observations and issues\n, • Coaching and supporting junior team members\n, • Form initial views and opinions on the engagement to discuss with the Lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director\n, • Take responsibility for producing and delivering a substantial element of the client deliverable\n, • Cover Senior Managing Director(s) in relevant situations\n, • Lead business development activities, including:\n \n, • Contribute to departmental initiatives such as key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events and overall practice development\n, • Prepare and participate in formal pitches\n, • Coaching junior team members and seek opportunities to become a counsellor\n, • Prepare for and participate in training activities\n, • Build and maintain personal relationship networks\n \n How You’ll Grow\n We are committed to investing in your professional development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided courses, certifications and an assigned coach who will mentor and support you with regular coaching sessions. What You Will Need to Succeed\n \n • Strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence\n, • Strong financial modelling skills\n, • Excellent communication and networking skills\n, • Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events\n, • Strong knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals\n, • Ability to lead teams and workstreams\n, • Proactive with a strong desire to contribute to the Corporate Finance segment\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Powerpoint\n, • Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks with frequent priority changes\n Basic Qualifications\n \n, • Extensive and relevant restructuring experience in a consulting firm\n, • Degree level education in a numerate subject (or equivalent)\n, • ACA, ACCA or equivalent credentials\n Equal Employment Opportunity\n FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other basis protected by law, ordinance or regulation. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Director, Restructuring & InsolvencyApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Manchester, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR251SC-TEEWho We AreFTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.Are you ready to make your impact?About The RoleOur Corporate Finance team focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency.Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Director to join our leading Restructuring team in Manchester.What You’ll DoDelivering engagements by: Assisting in structuring the engagement approach, scope, and deliverables Managing the team to address the scope within the required timeframe and budget Speaking with external stakeholders/clients to keep them apprised of progress, initial observations, and issues Coaching and supporting junior team members Forming initial views and opinions on the engagement to discuss with the Lead Managing Director or Senior Managing Director Taking responsibility for producing and delivering a substantial element of the client deliverable Covering Senior Managing Director(s) in relevant situationsLeading business development activities, including: Contributing to broader departmental initiatives such as key accounts, pursuits, business development meetings, recruitment, charity events, or overall practice development Preparing and participating in formal pitches Coaching junior team members and seeking opportunities to become a counsellor Preparing for and participating in training activities Building and maintaining personal relationship networksHow You’ll GrowWe are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.What You Will Need to Succeed A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment Strong financial modeling skills Strong communication and networking skills Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events Strong knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals Strong financial modeling skills Strong communication and networking skills Ability to lead teams and workstreams Proactive, with a strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the ongoing and overall success of the Corporate Finance segment Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changesBasic Qualifications Extensive and relevant Restructuring experience in a Consulting firm Educated to degree level in a numerate subject (or equivalent) ACA, ACCA or equivalent*FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.* #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Associate Director, Platform Security Architecture\n Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities \n Employment Type: Full Time \n Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard \n Reporting To: Ronnie Miller Description\n This leadership role is responsible for shaping and driving the Platform and Security Architecture strategy across all platforms that have commercial or revenue impact, including those that are client-facing or used in the delivery of billable services. \n The Associate Director will lead the adoption of architectural standards across professional and managed services platforms, driving improvements in platform resilience, security, scalability, innovation, customer confidence, presales success, and operational efficiency. \n Acting as a recognised subject matter expert in cyber platform engineering, cloud security, and advanced detection technologies, the role will provide strategic technology leadership, influence platform evolution, and guide key business decisions across engineering, operations, product, and commercial functions. \n A key part of the role is collaborating with senior stakeholders to: \n \n • Define and govern architectural standards across professional and managed services platforms.\n, • Drive platform innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning.\n, • Improve platform resilience, scalability, and security.\n, • Shape long‑term technology strategy aligned to business objectives.\n, • Increase operational efficiency and customer value through platform transformation.\n, • Support strategic client engagements and presales opportunities with senior‑level technical assurance.\n Key Responsibilities\n \n, • Define and govern architectural standards for professional and managed service platforms, ensuring a unified, scalable, and secure technology foundation.\n, • Maintain strong partnerships with internal technology and security teams to ensure architecture decisions align with enterprise standards and governance requirements.\n, • Lead high‑complexity customer workshops spanning consulting, implementation, technical assurance, and managed services.\n, • Support strategic sales opportunities by providing authoritative architectural guidance and technical assurance.\n, • Shape platform strategy across managed services environments, cyber tooling ecosystems, and operational platforms.\n, • Partner with senior leadership to define and deliver long‑term technology strategy and innovation roadmaps.\n, • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI/ML‑enhanced detection, workflow automation, and next‑generation platform engineering capabilities.\n, • Design secure multi‑tenant architectures, cloud‑native solutions, integration frameworks, and advanced telemetry platforms.\n, • Develop reference architectures, engineering frameworks, and design patterns used across engineering and cyber defence teams.\n, • Provide technical leadership and guidance on platform design, infrastructure‑as‑code, security controls, and platform hardening best practices.\n, • Drive the maturity of AI‑powered workflows, including detection generation, anomaly analysis, automated response, and operational optimisation initiatives.\n, • Provide senior‑level architectural advisory support across engineering, operations, product, commercial, and executive functions.\n Skills, Knowledge & Expertise\n \n, • Significant experience defining and leading global engineering and platform strategies within professional services and managed services environments.\n, • Strong experience with enterprise technologies and platforms such as Microsoft, Splunk, ServiceNow, Cyber security tooling, and large‑scale operational or automation platforms.\n, • Experience designing and governing secure, scalable cloud and platform architectures.\n, • Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.\n, • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.\n, • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.\n, • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple teams.\n, • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.\n, • Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.\n \n \n, • Experience with AI, machine learning, and automation technologies within cyber security and platform engineering environments.\n, • Experience supporting customer‑facing architecture engagements and strategic presales activities.\n, • Expertise in cyber platform engineering, cloud security, and advanced detection technologies.\n Job Benefits\n We have a high‑performance culture which is balanced evenly with world‑class wellbeing initiatives and benefits: \n \n • Flexible Working – Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.\n, • Enhanced Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.\n, • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme\n, • Financial & Investment Benefits – Pension, Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.\n, • Community & Volunteering Programmes – Opportunities to make a difference through volunteering.\n, • Green Car Scheme – Drive greener while saving money.\n, • Cycle Scheme – Support for cycling to work and staying active.\n, • Special Time Off – Additional leave for key life moments, including marriage/civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming a new pet.\n, • Family Planning Support – Generous maternity and paternity leave, plus support for fertility treatment.\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

\n Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering\n We’re looking for a Head of Integration, Data & GenAI Engineering to lead a critical engineering capability within Technology Services at AJ Bell. \n This role brings together leadership across three important parts of our technology landscape: integration engineering, data engineering and Generative AI engineering. Reporting to the Director of IT Strategy & Architecture, you will lead through three senior technical leaders: Senior Engineering Manager (EA), Senior Data Engineering Manager, and Software Engineering Team Lead (GenAI). You will help shape the platforms, capabilities and engineering practices that support AJ Bell’s long-term strategy. \n This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong technical credibility and a clear delivery focus. You will be responsible for building high-performing teams, setting clear direction, and ensuring AJ Bell has secure, scalable and well-governed engineering foundations across integration, data and AI. \n What does the role involve? \n \n • Leading and developing AJ Bell’s engineering capability across enterprise integration, data engineering and GenAI, with overall responsibility for three direct reports and their teams.\n, • Setting the strategic direction for integration, data and GenAI engineering in line with AJ Bell’s technology strategy, business priorities and regulatory obligations.\n, • Providing strong leadership to senior managers and technical leads, creating clarity of purpose, clear accountability and a collaborative, high-performing culture, while supporting recruitment, succession planning, capability development and retention across the teams.\n, • Leading the development of event-driven and data streaming solutions, with a strong focus on integration architecture, API and messaging patterns, reusable engineering standards and modern delivery practices.\n, • Overseeing the development and operation of AJ Bell’s data engineering capabilities, including data ingestion, transformation, provisioning, governance, security, privacy and access to trusted data.\n, • Driving the design and adoption of GenAI engineering capabilities, including development of a core platform and integration of GenAI solutions into products, services and internal processes where they create clear business value, with appropriate guardrails around security, risk and responsible use.\n, • Ensuring engineering solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and supportable, with appropriate governance, standards, observability and controls built in from the outset.\n, • Working closely with product-aligned engineering teams, infrastructure, information security, architecture and business stakeholders to deliver joined-up solutions, support data-driven decision-making and create long-term value.\n \n What skills and experience you’ll bring \n \n • Strong leadership experience in senior engineering roles, with a track record of leading technical teams across multiple specialist disciplines.\n, • Broad technical credibility across software engineering, integration architecture, event-driven systems, data engineering and modern platform architecture.\n, • Experience leading engineering teams responsible for APIs, backend services, event-driven integration, data platforms and AI-enabled products and services within a complex enterprise environment.\n, • Strong understanding of modern data engineering practices, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data modelling, data governance, security, privacy and access management.\n, • Experience working with data platforms and technologies such as Snowflake, SQL-based data environments and a range of operational data sources.\n, • Good understanding of Generative AI and LLM-related engineering patterns, with the ability to lead teams in applying these capabilities pragmatically, securely and responsibly in an enterprise setting.\n, • Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate business goals into clear engineering roadmaps and delivery priorities.\n, • A strong delivery mindset, with experience balancing long-term platform improvement with short-term business outcomes.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and to translate complex technical concepts into clear business direction.\n, • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching senior leaders, developing talent, managing performance and building engaged, high-performing teams.\n, • A collaborative, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge, influence and lead through change in a regulated environment with a strong focus on customer outcomes.\n, • Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services, with a clear understanding of risk, control and customer outcomes.\n \n About AJ Bell \n At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. \n We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. \n Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. \n We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer\n \n • 28days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays\n, • 8% Pension with matched contributions\n, • Discretionary bonus scheme\n, • Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)\n, • Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare\n, • Free onsite gym\n, • Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)\n, • Travel and bike loan schemes\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n Life at AJ Bell\n \n, • Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties\n, • Learning and development opportunities tailored to you\n, • Casual dress code\n, • Friendly, supportive team environment\n Our ways of working\n We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity\n We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr