Current Vacancies

ACCOUNTANT

Due to continuous growth, our client based in Lancaster are looking to recruit an Accountant.

The position will be varied and we are looking for a qualified or qualified by experience person to join their  team

The job role would entail:

1. Bookkeeping and VAT Returns for a wide range of clients
2. Preparation of financial statements for companies, partnerships and sole traders
3. Preparing corporation tax computations
4. Preparation of self assessment tax returns
5. Assisting with a varied range of services on an ad-hoc basis within the team as and when required
6. Auditing a range of clients on site and remotely

The ideal candidate:

1. Should have at least 4+ previous experience in a similar role
2. Audit experience desirable but not essential

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Our client based in Blackburn are looking to recruit a  Financial Controller .

The Financial Controller is to maintain all financial systems, identifying areas that require improvement and implementing necessary changes to support business development.

Financial Controller’s daily duties may include the following activities:

• Supervise the preparation of month end accounts and VAT returns
• Ensure the completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Budget analysis
• Managing the audit process and liaising with external personnel
• Oversee the preparation of year end statutory accounts
• Managing, mentoring and motivating the accounts team
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Contributing to company financial strategy and decision-making process
• Undertaking financial analysis and reporting
• Ensuring robust financial systems and processes are in place
• Overseeing tax and compliance
• Developing forecasting models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
• Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and growth
• Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making
• Produce month end and year end journals
• Prepare statutory and management accounts
• Contribute to annual budgeting and planning process
• Manage capital expenditure
• Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
• Accountability for cash flow and production of forecasts
• Review company assets and liabilities
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all accounts
• Assessment of monthly expenses
• Calculation, presentation and payment of VAT
• Production of relevant commercial analysis e.g. margins and pricing

The role is on-site in Blackburn

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Our growing client based in Blackburn are looking to recruit a Management Accountant

The successful candidate with be provided with full and comprehensive support and training.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• helping to produce monthly Management Accounts.
• Maintenance of control accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers.
• Assisting the Group Accountant with the production of monthly consolidated Group Financial Reports.
• Assisting the Group Accountant with the production of annual Budget Packs.
• Assisting the Group Accountant with the production of annual Statutory Accounts and supporting Audit Files.
• Production of various weekly and monthly financial reports for the Directors.
• Preparation, checking and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Involvement in Credit Control and Credit Insurance.

The role would suit a  nearly qualified or qualified accountant. The role is based in the office.

HEALTH QUALITY & SAFETY MANAGER

Job Purpose

To establish, maintain and enforce systems that deliver safety, environment and quality standards.

To promote a strong safety culture enforcing policies and taking action as required.

This is a full time, on-site role for a SHEQ Manager based in Swinton, Manchester.

This role requires an experienced hands-on professional who is comfortable working both in the office and on site.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of the ISO accreditations for the Company – monitor, maintain and update as required to protect the business and its stakeholders.

Ensure Activ (the Management Systems database) is maintained, accurate and up to date – liaise with the Management Team to ensure that Management Systems accurately reflect normal business operations, and that these fulfil the requirements of the Management Standards.

Maintain Activ and carry out file reviews as and when required and report on trends through Monthly Management Reports and Quarterly Board Reports

Ensure full SHEQ compliance through audits and regular inspections – conduct internal audits to ensure systems and processes are followed correctly.

Work with Management to improve compliance and processes.

Record internal audits on Activ

Ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Host external audits (ISO and others).

Lead the Annual Management Review meeting to assess the effectiveness of the Management Systems and agree changes with the Senior Management Team.

Manage supply chain documentation and compliance vetting – support the MRF Management Team with day-to-day safety assurance, including Control of Contractors, Permit Management, and Investigations.

Act as Construction (Design and Management – CDM) point of contact for Construction and Maintenance activities, review and monitor risk assessments and training certificates where applicable (e.g. working at height).

Ensure that staff training, compliance and certification requirements are in place and up to date.

Overall responsibility for all staff PPE requirements and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications:

Essential

TECH IOSH or higher

NEBOSH Certificate

Knowledge of ISO standards

H&S Legislation

Strong knowledge of safety, health environment and quality management systems

Salary 46k Plus car

SENIOR CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

As Senior Client Services Manager, your role will be to develop long-term relationships with a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting and business advisory needs are met to the highest standards. You will engage with a wide range of clients. Working within a rapidly growing environment, you will be expected to manage client portfolios effectively while contributing to the growth of the business..

Key Responsibilities:

Managing client relationships, which will include regular touch points with your clients, both online and in-person
Explore development opportunities with existing relationships to increase portfolio sizes
Managing finances of portfolio, including driving monthly billing targets, monitoring and improving recoveries, debt recovery and forecasting
Reviewing VAT returns, personal tax returns and partnership returns, limited company and sole trader accounts
Assisting in the management of the office and developing junior members of staff and proactively look to develop a culture on continuous improvement and best practice
Identifying training and development needs and ensuring these are facilitated
Requirements:

A qualified accountant who is proactive, with a passion for client engagement.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Accountancy Practice)

Our client based in Lancaster are looking to recruit an Accountant

The job role would entail:

·        Bookkeeping and VAT Returns for a wide range of clients

·        Preparation of financial statements for companies, partnerships and sole traders

·        Preparing corporation tax computations

·        Preparation of self assessment tax returns

·        Assisting with a varied range of services on an ad-hoc basis within the team as and when required

·        Auditing a range of clients on site and remotely

·        Experience of UK GAAP essential

The ideal candidate:

·        Should have at least 4+ previous experience in a similar role

·        Audit experience desirable but not essential

Company benefits:

·        On site parking

·        Working from home available

·        Continuous CPD training throughout the year

·        One subscription per annum to your membership body eg ICAEW/ACCA

·        Health insurance

INSOLVENCY ADMINISTRATOR

MANAGEMANT ACCOUNTANT

HR ADMINISTRATOR

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE

PAYROLL OFFICER

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

TAX MANAGER

Tax Manager

Our client based in Manchester are looking to recruit a Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with a variety of corporate tax clients, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services
• Advising on a wide range of corporate tax matters, including tax planning, VAT, reorganisations, and M&A transactions
• Overseeing and reviewing tax computations, tax returns, and tax accounting for clients
• Identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and risk mitigation within client businesses
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on tax matters
• Keeping abreast of tax legislation changes and proactively communicating their impact to clients and colleagues

Requirements:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge within corporate tax compliance and advisory
• Professional qualification (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) required
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax legislation and regulations
• Proven experience in managing and developing client relationships
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

The opportunity

Our Fast paced client based in Manchester, helps corporate and financial clients to meet their strategic goals, whether they are acquiring, divesting or raising finance. They work with a range of clients, from UK entrepreneur led businesses to the largest global enterprises across all sectors, often on complex assignments that involve working with colleagues across a variety of disciplines and jurisdictions.

Their  core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting and advising on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties.

You will be a senior leader in the team and will have the opportunity to develop your career further through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, coaching and formal learning.

Your responsibilities

As a Director within the Transaction Diligence team, you will lead the engagements.

You will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice.

Skills and attributes for success

• Be able to gather, verify and analyse information to formulate views / conclusions
• Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client
• Offer a support culture to junior members of the team, assisting their development

To qualify for the role you must have

• • A Chartered Accountancy qualification, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
  • Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.
  • Strong analytical, presentation, project management and report writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
  • A passion to provide high quality service to your clients

AUDIT MANAGER

Audit Manager – Manchester – Salary £55-£70k ( dependent upon experience )

Role Overview: As an Audit Manager, you will take full ownership of managing audit assignments, from planning through to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work that meets client expectations and regulatory standards. You will lead a team of auditors, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance reviews, while also working closely with partners to develop client relationships and grow the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee multiple audit assignments simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and audits are completed efficiently.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior audit staff, providing guidance on technical issues and client management.
• Review and sign off on audit work, ensuring adherence to audit regulations and internal procedures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a primary point of contact for audit-related matters.
• Identify business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the firm by collaborating with partners on new client acquisitions.
• Ensure continuous professional development and stay updated on industry regulations.

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive audit experience in a practice environment.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.

AUDIT SENIOR

Audit Senior – Manchester

Your role as an Audit Senior:

• Planning audits and identifying necessary resources and key risk areas with a mixed portfolio of clients, both within the public and private sector.
• Implementing ideas and suggesting areas for audit efficiency and improvement.
• Supervising audits and ensuring the timely completion of assignments.
• Working closely with clients, offering information and relevant advice in regard to structuring, and systems.
• Providing support in advisory and business planning arrangements.
• Identifying new service lines opportunities for existing clients.
• Managing trainee accountants and assisting with their development.
• Undertaking ad-hoc project or consultancy work for other departments or sector teams.
• Drafting and completing files including statutory financial statements and formal audit letters.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified or a Finalist.
• UK audit experience with a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong ability to build and develop relationships with both clients and team members.
• Ability to support more junior members of the team.

AUDIT DIRECTOR

Audit Director – Manchester

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio, delivering strong technical knowledge and ensuring deadlines are met
• Deliver high-level oversight for audit engagements from planning to completion
• Deliver commercial and added-value advice to both clients and Partners alike
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the audit function, ensuring service excellence across the board
• Review work to provide clear and constructive feedback to juniors
• Develop the audit and assurance service line with new and recurring fee income
• Win assignments in line with budgets and deadlines
• Collaborate with Partners to drive new business and support development work
• Undertake special, more complex projects where required, including ad-hoc work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide strategic guidance to the audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging issues to enhance audit methodologies and processes
• Champion business development by building your network and undertaking opportunities to represent the firm
• Set an example as a hands-on and approachable leader to inspire the department

About The Firm

Available with a leading firm based in Manchester, this Audit Director job is an incredible opportunity to join a high-profile practice.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS ASSOCIATE

Our client based in Manchester City Centre are looking to recruit a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate.

The role will involve:

Researching and identifying potential interested buyers along client specifications, organising & conducting initial contact to generate interest.

Assisting in the preparation of client marketing materials and deliverables, such as confidential information memoranda, documents and client reports.

Generate, organise, and lead meetings between clients and potential buyers.

Conducting financial analysis of company financial statements and valuation analysis on client businesses using several different methodologies depending on client sector, size, financial strength . Including DCF analysis, Maintainable earnings valuation, and Multiples analysis.

Creation and maintenance of data rooms, as well as management of financial and legal due diligence process.

Leading and advising on deal execution process with key stakeholders.

Overseeing, reviewing and offering input into legal documentation and purchase contracts

The ideal candidate will either be qualified or on their way to qualification, either with an accountancy background or a CFA background. The role offers fast career advancement and a fabulous bonus incentive package.

AUDIT & ACCOUNTS SENIOR