Description

Our client, now one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses having achieved rapid international growth in the last 20 years and an annual turnover c£10b, is recruiting for a finance professional with an exemplary record in Risk and Credit Management.  Based out of their modern Manchester offices, you will be responsible for all Credit Management functions including the detailed assessment of customer financial statements and the prompt collection of all monies due.  This is a key interface role between the Finance and Commercial Teams looking to support maximisation of sales whilst mitigating commercial credit risk in strict accordance with all company policies and procedures. This is a ‘hands on’ role and the Manager will be involved in the day to day duties of the team.

In terms of skill set, it is very much Credit Risk first, and Credit Control second. Our client requires a high calibre finance professional who is capable of taking care of all the day to day Credit Management but also a consummate Credit Risk professional.  More precisely, candidates who can analyse a set of customer accounts, to credit assess company data and report back recommendations. You will be working in collaboration with other functions, the commercial and finance group to lead the examination of supplier profiles to protect the company and help manage cash flow and payments.  This is a key senior appointment for our client, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Control & Operations. It will involve building relationships and credibility and requires a self-confident, robust and talented professional who has a gravitas that can forge strong links with both the Commercial Team and Traders based in London.  Our client will consider candidates who are ICM/ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified or Qualified by Experience.  A background in Trading / Financial Services would be advantageous but by no means a prerequisite.  We have been a recruitment partner to this business for 5 years, and we believe this to be a genuinely exciting opportunity.

Description

Having recently been acquired by market leaders in their field, our Liverpool based client requires a Qualified Management Accountant to join their highly calibre, well established finance team. Reporting directly to the Group Management Accountant you will be responsible for the full remit of Management Accounts, as well as budgeting and forecasting and business partnering with the  Operations team. This is a highly commercial and business facing role which will involve liaising with colleagues from outside of finance on a daily basis.

Responsibilities will include:-

• To assist Group Management Accountant with all month end reporting, ensuring all Divisional and Group timetables are adhered to.
• To ensure local Business Managers are provided with timely information to assist      with the decision making process.
• To produce monthly management accounts and cost expenditure summaries for each cost centre manager.
• To liaise with cost centre managers on a monthly basis to ensure accurate costs are accounted for in the month and full year forecasts are complete and accurate.
• Manage the budget process with the GMA to ensure an accurate budget is compiled.  Support cost centre managers through the budget process.
• Liaise with the Revenue Accountant and Commercial Analyst to ensure revenues are accounted for accurately on a monthly basis.
• Prepare a monthly management accounts written report with explanations of variances in actuals and forecasts.
• Ensure all corporate (central) costs are recharged accurately on a monthly basis.
• To reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and ensure any corrective action taken.
• To attend annual stock take and make monthly adjustments to stocks based on monthly stock counts received.
• To regularly update, review and reconcile fixed asset registers in line with Group accounting policies.
• Project work, assisting in the development and implementation of financial models for investment appraisal of business changes for use within the Group
• Liaise with the auditors at year end and tax audit.
• Preparation of year end audit packs and tax packs

This is a fantastic opportunity and offers the chance to progress quickly to Manager level in one of Liverpool’s most stable and reputable businesses. Applicants must be qualified and must have a proven track record of building strong working relationships with colleagues from outside of finance.

Description

Our client is one of the Region’s greatest success stories over recent years – a UK based manufacturing business that exports worldwide, with an impressive product development commitment to ensure the business maintains its respected position as a real leader in its field.

As the business continues to grow its product range and geographical spread, the need has been identified for an experienced Cost Accountant to join the head office finance & commercial team.  Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:-

• Focused on continuing improvement of the gross margin
• Review of all existing cost management and reporting processes
• Establishment and management of effective standard costing and bills of materials across a range of products
• Key in advising on cost-effective inventory sourcing solutions
• Also with key responsibility for indirect costs including sub-contract and logistics
• Development of cost reporting processes to track progress and improvements
• Also reporting regularly on gross margin achievement
• Purchasing analysis of standard and non-standard products from the UK and Asia
• Development and maintenance of production budgets and forecasts
• Month end management and cost reporting and analysis
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis

Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the Region’s fastest growing companies at their prestigious head office reporting in to an ACA Financial Controller.

This is a highly visible role within the organisation supporting the planning process for a group with turnover in excess of £150m and on track to treble that in the next 5 years.  Responsibilities will include:-

• Responsible for Analysing appropriate documentation
• Supporting the production of the annual company business plan and rolling plan to deadlines,
• Evaluate and analysis of the group business plan against budgets and targets
• prepare company Forecasts both long and short term
• Scenario Analysis
• Produce long term Financial Forecasts and Models along with preparation of clear and succinct presentation material for the Executive Management team.

To be considered for this role you will be a Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with first time passes. You will have strong Analytical skills with business planning and modelling experience. Advanced Excel skills are required including a disciplined approach to spreadsheets. A strong academic background is also desirable ideally with a 2:1 degree.

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a fast paced, growing business and excel your career. A fantastic benefits package is also on offer including Study Support backed by a ACA Accountant committed to get you through Qualification, Bonus, Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday and free parking.

Description
Fantastic opportunity for a proven, Qualified Finance Professional to join a world leader currently experiencing its 10^th consecutive year of revenue growth.  Based at the UK Head Office, you will report to the UK / EMEA Head of Finance and have a broad range of responsibilities in this newly created role.

Your fundamental responsibilities will involve a range of corporate accounting responsibilities, reporting both to the UK and the US, including:

• Project accounting for a range of high profile, investment and capital expenditure projects with anticipated values in excess of £40 million over the next 3 years
• Extensive liaison with non-finance budget holders and the Executive Team
• Development and delivery of formal, project reporting to the UK and US including detailed analysis of costs, variance to project budgets and project costs to completion
• Development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts
• Month end financial reporting
• Control of the month-end accounting close process
• Complex revenue and cost recognition responsibilities – with associated SOX controls
• Cashflow forecasting and management
• Working with the Group Tax advisors in order to effectively plan tax efficient accounts processes

The successful candidate must be Qualified, ideally with strong financial accounting foundations, possibly secured within practice.  Detailed experience and knowledge of SA P is essential, as is experience of complex project accounting.

Description

Our client is a leading, international retail business with a history stretching over 70 years. Due to the growth of the UK business an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified Management Accountant in its UK Head Office.  Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, your role will be varied and an ideal opportunity to grow your experience and supplement your studies.  Duties will include production of the monthly management accounts; production of weekly, operational KPI’s; detailed cost & margin analysis; investment appraisal; budget preparation & analysis; and extensive interaction with non-finance Managers & Directors.  You will be an active studier and already have solid expertise in management accounts production & analysis.  You will also have exposure to non-finance staff and detailed analysis work, including advanced Excel skills.  You will be a good communicator, able to work on your own initiative and keen to drive your career to its full potential.

Description

One of Merseyside’s most prestigious, well established and fast paced businesses currently requires a qualified Commercial Accountant to join their commercial finance team. Working in a stable team of some of the region’s most high calibre finance professionals you will be given the highest level of support and career development.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager you will be responsible for producing high level, detailed analysis on revenue streams, sales & margin & business growth strategy.

Much of this role will involve you business partnering Sales and Marketing teams, you will be analysing vast amounts of data and manipulating in Ms Excel, as well as building complex financial models and presenting on new business opportunities and business growth strategies.

Candidates must be qualified, must have a proven track record of liaising with Sales and Marketing teams and must have advanced Ms Excel skills (macros, pivot tables, look-ups and financial model building skills.) Candidates with experience in Retail will be of particular interest.

Type: Permanent

Position: Internal Audit Executive

Qualifications: IIA / ACA / ACCA Qualified

Location: Manchester City Centre

Rate/Salary: £27,000 to £35,000 + Benefits

Reference: 713746

Description: A Top Ten firm of Accountants require an experienced Internal Audit Executive as a result of a sustained period of growth within this service line. The role will offer exposure to a diverse range of Internal Audit engagements, with a client base comprising of both Public and Private Sector organisations. Applicants require previous experience of Internal Audit, preferably within Practice though applications from in-house Internal Audit functions will be considered.

Description: Part of a global group, our client is a thriving, Wirral based Manufacturing business. With turnover over doubling in the last 12 months, this is an exciting time to join this expanding company. This is a newly created position, reporting directly to the Financial Controller you will be responsible for: supporting the monthly management accounts process, working closely with the operations team to manage costs, performing Ad hoc project work to aid business decisions. Other duties will include preparing high level financial analysis on freight spend and plant maintenance You will also be responsible for assisting with VAT return, EC sales and statutory accounts preparation.  Applicants must have Manufacturing experience, will be AAT qualified and will have knowledge of ERP systems, a good knowledge of excel is also essential.  This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Assistant Accountant to consolidate their experience and take their development to the next level.

Description: Our prestigious and reputable Liverpool based client is currently expanding, mainly via acquisition and as such requires a Qualified Commercial Accountant to join their team. This is a newly created, client facing role reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Manager. You will be responsible for management and commercial accounting, project accounting, supporting new business tenders, developing and supporting company’s acquisition plans, staff management and more. This is an exceptional opportunity within one of Liverpool’s most well established and prestigious business and will offer the chance to progress quickly within the business, you will be given the highest level of support and will be surrounded by a high calibre peer group. Applicants must be Qualified (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) and must have proven experience of working within a highly commercial role within the Distribution sector. To hear more about this role, please contact Howarth Morris today. With offices in Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester and Bolton, Howarth Morris are the North West’s leading independent financial recruitment specialists.