Accounts Assistant<h3>Job Advertisement: Finance Support Role</h3><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (3 days on-site) - Manchester, Oldham, Ashton Under Lyme<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £24000 to £26,000</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><p>In this exciting role, you will:</p><ul><li>Collaborate with the Finance Manager to assist in producing weekly accounts.</li><li>Oversee time, attendance, and payroll on-site, addressing any related inquiries.</li><li>Analyse costs and provide clear commentary on variances for operational stakeholders and the Finance Manager.</li><li>Support operators in understanding the cost drivers of operations.</li><li>Ensure accurate tracking of relevant costs for prepayments and accruals.</li><li>Work with the operations team to collect statistics and non-financial data for accounting purposes.</li><li>Aid in month-end processes by reconciling reported costs and highlighting risks and opportunities for the Finance Officer.</li><li>Review weekly operational trackers and coordinate with the operations team to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations at the end of each period.</li><li>Create and post weekly and monthly journal entries.</li><li>Manage purchasing tasks for the contract, including raising purchase orders and addressing supplier queries.</li><li>Perform additional duties as required.</li></ul><br><br>Ideal Candidate Profile<br><br><ul><li>Currently studying or interested in pursuing a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA).</li><li>Eager to build a career in finance within the logistics sector.</li><li>Proficient in PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and adapt to business needs during peak reporting times.</li><li>Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a fantastic opportunity to advance your finance career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!</p><p>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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hldG5hLnBhcm1hci41NzY4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Group Financial Controller<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Group Financial Controller | Manchester | upto £90k plus 20% bonus | Route to CFO</p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Based in Manchester, this established and growing business is looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple entities. This senior role will be key in ensuring robust financial management, reporting, and compliance within a fast-paced environment. This opportunity presents an achievable route to CFO in the next three to five years. </p><h3><strong>The Role:</strong></h3><p>Working closely with the CFO, you will be responsible for financial reporting, statutory compliance, cashflow management, and tax oversight. You will lead a multi-disciplinary finance team and play a crucial role in driving financial efficiency and accuracy across the organisation.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Lead the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee group financial reporting and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p>Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including corporation tax, VAT, and payroll taxes.</p></li><li><p>Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Support cashflow forecasting and oversee credit line reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Manage annual audits, working closely with auditors to ensure compliance.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Implement and improve financial controls and processes.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>The ideal candidate will have the following:</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a senior financial role, ideally within an international or multi-entity organisation.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Experience in foreign currency transactions and group consolidations.</p></li><li><p>Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Why Apply?</strong></h3><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take on a senior leadership role within a successful and evolving business. The role offers a collaborative working environment, career growth potential, and the chance to influence key financial decisions.</p><p>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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4wNjE2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Group Financial Controller<p>A Group Financial Controller is required to join this expanding, international group. </p><p>One of Europe's fastest-growing privately-owned companies, operating in 42 countries worldwide, this role will be based in Manchester. The companies values are based on positivity, respect, fun, excellence and success. </p><p>The role is fundamental in managing the production of monthly management accounts, day-to day cash management, and the production of annual statutory financial accounts for the group and its subsidiaries and tax filings. Liaising with the auditors - both group and overseas to ensure all audits are completed in a timely manner, and with tax advisors to ensure local compliance is maintained.</p><p>Reporting into the CFO, the role is offering the successful candidate a route to CFO within 2-3 years. </p><p><strong>Monthly management accounts</strong></p><p>Accountable for the production of accurate monthly management accounts within set deadlines, Reviewing the divisional central costs allocations for accuracy and all balance sheet control account reconciliations.</p><p>Provide an overview of key movements with monthly variance analysis to the budget, prior months and prior years. Holding monthly meetings with the divisional MDs and responding to queries.</p><p><strong>Corporation Tax</strong></p><p>Preparation and sign-off of all corporation tax packs for the tax advisors. Providing responses to all queries raised by tax advisors and ensuring all tax returns are filed within the set deadlines.</p><p><strong>Other taxes</strong></p><p>Preparation and sign-off of forms for all other taxes such as VAT, payroll taxes etc within regulatory deadlines and ensuring compliance with international transfer pricing rules.</p><p><strong>Intercompany journals & intercompany loan accounts </strong></p><p>Ensuring all intercompany loan account balances and intercompany transactions are eliminated on consolidation</p><p><strong>Financial accounts and group consolidation</strong></p><p>Review of statutory accounts for all UK companies and the group consolidated accounts together with all group consolidation schedules. This will include the profit and loss account, balance sheet, cashflow statement, SOCIE and all relevant notes to the accounts.</p><p><strong>Audit</strong></p><p>Managing the audit processes for the group and all subsidiaries which will include liaising with the group auditors and all local audit firms. Providing them with all relevant information including in house audit packs for the group and its subsidiaries. Delivery of all local audited accounts to statutory deadlines.</p><p><strong>Credit line Reconciliations</strong></p><p>Working with the Treasurer to ensure the preparation and submission of the monthly credit line reconciliations to the relevant banks to ensure compliance with operating covenants.</p><p><strong>Cashflow forecasting</strong></p><p>Working with the Treasurer to produce weekly cashflow forecasting, to include contractor payments and cash receipts that will enable cash to be transferred within the group to meet operational needs.</p><p><strong>Budget and Forecasts</strong></p><p>Supporting the CFO on the preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts.</p><p><strong>Foreign currencies</strong></p><p>The group has a number of overseas subsidiaries and the role entails understanding the accounting for FX movements and changes.</p><p><strong>Divisional reporting</strong></p><p>There are a number of different divisions within the group and the role involves reviewing the reports on each profit centre to ensure accuracy of the divisional information.</p><p><strong>Adhoc analysis</strong></p><p>Providing adhoc analysis as required to the Board and other stakeholders.</p><p>YOU: </p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, </li><li>Management of a team of 8+</li><li>International business and multi-currency experience</li><li>Experience preparing European statutory accounts preferred</li><li>Understanding of group consolidation adjustments such as the elimination of inter-company transactions and investments</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Stakeholder management experience</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role is based just outside of Manchester city centre, it will be 5 days a week on site for the first few months with the opportunity to then work 2 days a week from home. </p><p>Applications will only be considered from individuals who meet the above requirements. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjU3MTkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Accounts Payable Specialist<p>Robert Half is working with a leading financial services business to recruit for an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based out of their Manchester office. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing team, working alongside a well-established Fund Treasury function. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing fund invoice workflows using an advanced invoice processing solution.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys improving processes within a growing team. For the right candidate, this role offers salary of up to £30,000, hybrid working (2days in the office), excellent progression opportunities</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records to support audit and compliance functions.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for fund invoice-related queries and communications with stakeholders.</li><li>Keep financial systems up to date with key approvers and internal account information.</li><li>Facilitate vendor onboarding, perform security verification calls, and oversee settlement data management.</li><li>Ensure invoices are correctly assigned to the relevant fund structures and entities.</li><li>Enhance automation and streamline processes within the invoice processing system.</li><li>Work closely with treasury teams, financial controllers, and vendors to address discrepancies and obtain necessary approvals.</li><li>Oversee chargebacks and recharges, maintaining accurate reconciliation records.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms, invoice processing tools, and Excel.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement.</li><li>In-depth understanding of accounts payable processes and industry best practices.</li></ul><p>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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguOTkwNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Accounts Payable Specialist<p>Robert Half is working with a leading financial services business to recruit for an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based out of their Manchester office. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing team, working alongside a well-established Fund Treasury function. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing fund invoice workflows using an advanced invoice processing solution.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys improving processes within a growing team. For the right candidate, this role offers salary of up to £30,000, hybrid working (2 days in the office), excellent progression opportunities</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records to support audit and compliance functions.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for fund invoice-related queries and communications with stakeholders.</li><li>Keep financial systems up to date with key approvers and internal account information.</li><li>Facilitate vendor onboarding, perform security verification calls, and oversee settlement data management.</li><li>Ensure invoices are correctly assigned to the relevant fund structures and entities.</li><li>Enhance automation and streamline processes within the invoice processing system.</li><li>Work closely with treasury teams, financial controllers, and vendors to address discrepancies and obtain necessary approvals.</li><li>Oversee chargebacks and recharges, maintaining accurate reconciliation records.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms, invoice processing tools, and Excel.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement.</li><li>In-depth understanding of accounts payable processes and industry best practices.</li></ul><p>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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNjQ4MDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Assistant Accountant<p>This US headquartered global entertainment company is seeking to appoint a part qualified or recently qualified Accountant to join the finance team in Manchester. </p><p>As an Accountant with a focus on indirect costs, you will play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the organization. You will be responsible for managing areas of financial records, assist with preparation of financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will help maintain accurate financial reporting and support business operations. You will report directly to the Director of Accounting as part of a wider Accounting team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Take responsibility for the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial information.</li><li>Prepare month-end journals for multiple entities, including appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Ensure appropriate allocation methodology for cost attribution across multiple segments, markets and business verticals.</li><li>Operate in a rigorous internal controls environment and recommend opportunities for process improvements.</li><li>Perform monthly account reconciliations and analysis.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.</li><li>Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits.</li><li>Participate in cross-training and perform ad-hoc financial analysis, reporting and other functions as required.</li><li>Provide actionable insights to senior management to support strong financial statement close and ensure successful audit completion and operating efficiency within the team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Working towards or holding CPA designation or equivalent is preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software (Oracle preferred) and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p>The business operates a hybrid working policy with the requirement to be in office 2 days per week. Experience working in the entertainment/gaming sector advantageous but not essential. You will have worked in a fast-paced, progressive environment.</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>bonus</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>life insurance</li><li>Ability to buy holidays which also increase with service</li><li>Pension 5%</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Various discounts</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing company on an exciting journey. </p><p>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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjcyNDU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">