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***Bristol-based client, but you can do this assignment 100% remotely***
Our client is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support the business partnering and management accounts function, to work closely with the Corporate Service directorate and, in particular, Digital Services.

• Required start date: 2nd December - initially for 3 months (likely to be 6 months at least)
• Paying between £475-£525 a day via Umbrella or PAYE (inside IR35 role)
• Requires full / valid SC clearance that is valid for the duration of the assignment, which could be until May 2025 initially.

• Managing two Management Accountants.
• Getting involved with preparation for the interim audit and year-end audit.
• There is also a potential to get involved with the wider programme of work as they migrate to SAP4Hana in April 2025.
• They are also working on a business wide spending review and aligning this with the budget-setting process for 25/26.
  

Key deliverables

• Be able to embed quickly into the corporate services directorate as a finance business partner, meeting stakeholders, particularly in the digital area.
• Understand what the business drivers are and collaborate on setting budgets for 25/26 and assist in both Interim and Year end Audits.
• Prepare monthly reports, provide analysis and insight that links financial reports to business strategies.

Key requirements to apply:

• Full professional qualification in accountancy UK CCAB or CIMA* with current membership of a professional body
• Experience of effective relationships and stakeholder management skills with the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others to engage actively in good financial management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to describe complex technical issues in a clear non-technical way, including through report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of budget setting in a time-pressured environment using a variety of tools and knowledge and business intelligence.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Robust analytical and interpretative skills.
• The ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.
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.

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Your new company
Hays are working exclusively with a fast paced business who are looking for a Sub Contract Ledger specialist to join their team in Telford

Your new role
You will take responsibility for the Sub Contract ledger and duties will include:

• Subcontractor ledger posting
• CIS reporting
• Subcontractors Statements.
• Creation of Sales Invoices and allocating receipts

What you'll need to succeed
Ideally you will have experience of Subcontractors invoices/Certificates in the Construction industry but the company may also consider an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk/ Purchase Ledger Clerk who is willing to learn this. You should have good Excel skills and be a self starter

What you'll get in return
You will be working for a superb business with a great culture who can offer a competitive salary, holidays and benefits and on-site parking at an easily accessible location in Telford
What you need to do now


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Join the Finance Team at Eastleigh Borough Council as a Finance Business Partner to provide financial management and decision-making support, ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting principles, and act as a strategic and technical advisor.

Your New Organisation

Eastleigh Borough Council is dedicated to serving its residents and communities. Their mission is to lead and support the Borough and its communities by developing a strong and sustainable economy that supports improved standards of living for residents, promoting thriving and healthy communities, and maintaining an attractive and sustainable environment that residents value. The Finance team at the Council is dedicated to ensuring trust in the stewardship of the Council's finances. You will enable other services to fully explore their potential through expert guidance, and ongoing support.

Your New Role

You will act as a primary finance contact and support services across the Council to meet their financial management responsibilities. You will be ensuring budget holders are empowered to make decisions, through the provision of training and appropriate access to financial information. Also, as the Finance Business Partner, you will advise on service activity and provide operational context for accounting transactions to aide with the auditing and scrutiny of the Council's finances. There is an ongoing need to seek improvements to internal processes and feedback user requirements from within the services you support to meet the overarching goals of the Finance & Improvement directorate This role will also make investment and borrowing decisions to manage the daily cash position for the Council with assistance from the Head of Finance, along with carrying out the treasury management functions for the council and support the statutory responsibilities of the wider Finance Service.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be AAT qualified or part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA or possess an equivalent qualification. You must have experience communicating financial information to non-finance teams at all levels and a solid understanding of Local Government accounting rules and regulations. You will be adept at interpreting and evaluating financial data and have excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external customers. Previous experience in coaching and mentoring within a Finance Team is essential, along with advanced Excel skills, including the use of SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs, and Pivot tables. Additionally, you will have excellent ICT skills to investigate financial transactions, solve problems, and identify solutions, as well as experience linking financial and non-financial data and an awareness of data analysis techniques.

What you'll get in return

An opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic objectives of the Council in an environment that will offer you diverse professional development and training opportunities. This role will pay £40,141 - £46,506 based on experience, plus additional benefits such as hybrid working (1 or 2 days in office) flexitime, excellent local government pension, ongoing personal and professional development to name a few.

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Your new role
Hays are recruiting a temporary purchase ledger clerk on behalf of a well-known Bristol organisation. The company are looking for an individual to support their team for approximately 6-8 weeks. Pay for the role is dependent on experience. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours. Responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day accounts payable function
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices
• Bank statement reconciliations
• Ad-hoc finance activities for the wider finance team

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable function
• Strong communication skills
• Always looking to drive improvement

What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client is a not for profit business in Manchester,looking for a Finance Coordinator to join on a 6month contract, withextension/permanent opportunity for the right person.

Your new role
You will be responsible for;

• Assisting with preparation of budget and forecast
• Prepare and process monthly payments
• Monthly bank reconciliations and managing the month end process
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on monthly basis
• Maintain fixed asset and stock register
• Assist with processing monthly payroll UK and International payroll

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA part qualified/ Qualified as/working towards AAT or similar
• Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping and good understanding of financial processes and procedures
• Experience of working with QuickBooks
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player

What you'll get in return
You will join a fantastic business that makes adifference in the world, and cares about their team. A salary between£30,000-£31,500 dependent on your experience level. Access to their excellentbenefits, 35 hoursper working week, 25 days holiday per year plus 8 publicholidays and ahybrid working model.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career.
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Your new company
Our client is a localgovernment entity looking for an interim finance assistant on a short termcontract.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for:

• Managingthe commissioning process, including maintaining and updating the commissioninglog, and coordinating with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Overseethe Finance inboxes, handling queries, invoices, and taking appropriateactions.
• Performbank reconciliations and process cost transfers and banking journals accordingto the timetable.
• Maintainthe Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable function, including raising purchaserequisitions/orders, logging invoices, processing approvals and payments, andgoods receipting.
• Preparesupplier payment runs, including journals and documentation, and maintainup-to-date supplier information and verify bank details.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• Strongexpertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. (Essential)
• Proficiencyin Excel and managing Excel models.(Essential)
• Provenability to meet tight deadlines.(Essential)
• Previousexperience in the Public Sector. (Desirable)
• Previousexperience with Microsoft Dynamics.(Desirable)

What you'll get in return
You willreceive a competitive rate, (£17.94-19.48 DOE), hybrid working, contract untilMar 2025.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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*** GERMAN SPEAKING IS A MUST FOR THIS ROLE ***

Your new company
An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new Europe Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the European entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. This will be a blend of financial reporting & commercial finance elements, as well as small team management. You'll be working closely with the German office, therefore need to be German speaking for this position.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the European entities, covering all financial functions
• Financial reporting & commentary
• Financial analysis
• Business partnering with other non-finance functions
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience handling both financial reporting & commercial finance responsibilities within industry (open on sector, however retail or similar will be advantageous). Small team management experience a bonus. Need to be able to speak German.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

An innovative and exciting global retailer is looking to hire a new UK Finance Manager to join their growing finance team. This role is newly created and will report into the current Group Financial Controller. You will have full ownership of the UK entity of this company, being the first point of contact for all finance related queries across the wider business. This will be a blend of financial reporting & commercial finance elements, as well as small team management.

Your new role

Reporting to the Group FC, your responsibilities will include:

• Full ownership of the UK entity, covering all financial functions
• Financial reporting & commentary
• Financial analysis
• Business partnering with other non-finance functions
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Managing a small finance team

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience handling both financial reporting & commercial finance responsibilities within industry (open on sector, however retail or similar will be advantageous). Small team management experience a bonus.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60-75k, as well as being able to work amongst impressive finance leaders that will assist with your professional growth & development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with this owner management engineering company to help them find a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

Your new role

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts for three companies within the group.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Manage monthly payroll.
• Supervise and manage one team member.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Experience with Sage accounting system (desirable).
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Ideally, you must be immediately available to start the job or on a shorter notice period.

What you need to do now

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Your new company

Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with this owner management engineering company to help them find a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

Your new role

They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts for three companies within the group.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives.
• Manage monthly payroll.
• Supervise and manage one team member.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Experience with Sage accounting system (desirable).
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
• Ideally, you must be immediately available to start the job or on a shorter notice period.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Your new company is a boutique Lloyd's Insurance broker based in the heart of the City of London, and they are looking for a Remote Claims Technician to join their business. Salary is very competitive, offering the opportunity for remote working or hybrid working, depending on your preference.

Your new role

A large part of your role will be centred on the processing and reporting of managed accounts, handling North American Open market and Binder claims from cradle to grave, processing the monthly bordereaux, and compiling loss runs on request from internal stakeholders of the business.

You will be expected to liaise with third party claims insurers and administrators when bordereau issues arise, build, and maintain strong relationships to ensure their service meets regulatory requirements and the requirements of their clients. You will also need to maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of claims files on the Risk Serve system and continuously monitor the progress of each claim.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need a strong understanding of London market Claims Processing (ECF/CLASS required). You must be aware of the most up-to-date regulatory legislation, and you must have a good grasp on the legal principles of insurance. Previous experience in handling North American Non-Marine Claims is a MUST.

You will also need to be a great team player, highly organised with a friendly and professional telephone manner and show great attention to detail. You will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the insurance industry, and you will be confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.

What you'll get in return

The successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary working for a boutique independent Lloyd's Insurance broker based in the City of London, offering career development opportunities and the opportunity to work on a remote basis or on a hybrid set up, whichever you prefer.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Are you looking for a new finance role within the education sector?

Are you passionate about numbers, meticulous with spreadsheets, and ready to make a difference in education?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our temporary finance administrator job based in Blackpool!

We are currently supporting this friendly and innovative high school recruit as a temporary finance administrator on a part-time basis for approximately 3-4 months. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the school alongside the finance team, from invoicing, dealing with supplier queries to supporting payment apps to working on various systems, including Sage and Excel.

This finance role is to start ASAP on a full-time basis, working from 8am-4pm Monday to Friday.

Your new role

• Inputting invoices and orders onto Sage.
• Organise and maintain computerised and manual systems for the storage and retrieval of information and documents.
• Record and accurately log all transactions.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices for payment.
• Chasing and supporting any supplier queries.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant finance qualifications or at least 12 months experience within a similar role within a school.
• Excellent IT Skills, including using Excel and School Systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ideally previous experience of working in an educational setting.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this School Finance Administrator role in the Blackpool area, 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 on your career.

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Your new company
Hays are working exclusively with a dynamic business who are looking for a credit controller to join their team in Shrewsbury

Your new role
You will be working as part of a team and taking responsibility for your own part of the ledger, with duties including:

• Ensuring that daily credit control activities are completed on time
• Chasing overdue debts via phone, letter and email
• Processing payments accordingly
• Allocating payments to the correct accounts and facilitation of telephone credit card payments from customers.
• Resolving all issues and queries affecting outstanding debts.
• Liaison with internal Managers regarding accounts.
• Suspend credit facilities
• Assist with reports and adhere to reporting deadlines

What you'll need to succeed
The company are either looking for an experienced Credit controller, or an individual who has some accounts experience, or Customer service experience that is keen to build a career within Credit Control. You should have a good telephone manner, be able to build rapport and resolve problems and have good IT skills

What you'll get in return
You will be working within a professional and friendly team, who can offer support and training in Credit control. The company offers a bonus, good pension, holidays and benefits. Easily accessible in Shrewsbury with on site parking

What you need to do now


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Your new company

I am recruiting for a well-known global retailer that is looking to expand their growing finance team with a Finance Manager. This company is going through an exciting period of growth, so it is a great time to join now!

Your new role

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for:

• Managing 3-4 direct reports, and supporting their development and learning
• Producing monthly management account packs
• Managing and reconciling the Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Supplier Income reporting, month end accounting, forecasting, and budgeting
• Provide analysis, insight and informative reporting to support and influence business decisions
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinate year-end audit requests and assist to prepare statutory accounts
• Evaluating the success of ongoing trials and projects, and proposing recommendations
• Ad hoc finance projects and analysis

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with industry experience. Retail or manufacturing industry experience is desirable. You'll need to be highly numerate with a strong analytical background, as well as an effective communicator with all levels of stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-profile global business. You'll work amongst impressive finance leaders who will support your development and professional growth. This business offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000.

What you need to do now

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Your new role
Hays are working with a recognised organisation in Central Bristol who are looking for a Finance Business Partner on a 6-month contract. The FBP will provide financial analysis and support business functions. They are open to considering part-qualified options for this role. Day rate on a part-qualified basis is between £200-300, dependent on experience. This is a hybrid working role. Main duties include:

• Control of month-end reporting
• Working with the wider financial reporting team to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Interpreting data to understand the impact on business
• Presentation and delivery of reports on a monthly basis
• Managing the relationship between stakeholders and business during budgets and forecasts
• Supporting the modelling of cash flow budgets
• Understanding business trends for individual projects

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified accountant with relevant experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with the business
• Strong and confident communication skills
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
• Experience in budgeting and forecasts
• Organised and able to stick to deadlines
  
  

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

INDHAF

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