Accounts Assistant – Manchester City Centre – £ 26 – 30k

Our client, a well-established and respected professional services business, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance. Whether you have some accounts experience or are looking to take your first step into the profession, our client is keen to hear from candidates who are eager to start studying towards an AAT qualification.

Working alongside an experienced Financial Accountant, you’ll receive hands-on training across all aspects of the finance function while developing valuable commercial accounting experience.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions.
  • Allocating customer payments and performing daily bank reconciliations.
  • Supporting month-end processes and account reconciliations.
  • Processing employee expenses and supplier payments.
  • Assisting with credit control and customer account queries.
  • Maintaining accurate financial records using the company’s finance systems.
  • Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and administrative tasks.
  • Ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Looking to begin studying towards an AAT qualification.
  • Interested in developing a career in finance and accounting.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Numerate and confident working with figures.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • A strong communicator with a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Keen to learn and develop new skills.

Requirements

  • GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
  • A Levels (or equivalent) or relevant office experience.
  • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Previous experience in an office, administration or finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

  • A fantastic opportunity to launch your accounting career.
  • Support to begin studying towards your AAT qualification.
  • Comprehensive on-the-job training.
  • A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Part-Time Management Accountant – Stockport – £48-50k pro rata

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm (25 hours per week)

We’re recruiting on behalf of an innovative, pre-revenue deep-tech company seeking a highly organised finance professional to oversee the day-to-day operation of its finance function.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring the smooth running of transactional finance activities within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise, track and maintain supplier purchase orders in line with internal approval processes.
  • Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals and supporting documentation using Dext.
  • Process sales invoices and manage accounts receivable, ensuring payments are collected within agreed credit terms.
  • Prepare supplier payment runs and set up bank payments for CEO approval.
  • Maintain accurate, auditable financial records.
  • Perform bank, credit card and control account reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Process employee expense claims in line with company policy.
  • Support the administration of company payment cards.
  • Lead month-end close activities, including supplier statement reconciliations and financial schedules.
  • Maintain documentation for external accountants, auditors and advisers.
  • Upload forecast information into the company’s forecasting tool.
  • Support stock ordering for manufacturing requirements.
  • Assist with travel bookings and event organisation when required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and procedures.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.
  • Strong transactional finance experience, including purchase and sales ledger.
  • Excellent reconciliation and month-end accounting skills.
  • Experience using accounting software; knowledge of Dext would be an advantage.
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • A proactive approach and the confidence to work independently while supporting senior management

This is a retained role with our agency

 

Credit Controller – Blackburn£28,000–£35,000 + Benefits

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Blackburn, is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and results-driven individual to take ownership of the credit control function and play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow across the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Credit Controller will be responsible for managing customer accounts, reducing aged debt, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and maintaining the sales ledger
  • Chasing outstanding debts by telephone, email, and written correspondence
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
  • Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts
  • Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes
  • Producing aged debt reports and monitoring debtor balances
  • Setting up new customer accounts and conducting credit checks
  • Assisting with month-end reporting and cash flow forecasting
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

The Successful Candidate

  • Previous experience in a Credit Controller role
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to reduce aged debt and improve cash collection
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
  • Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £30,000 to 38,000 depending on experience
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Opportunities for career development and progression

Accounts Assistant –Blackburn –£38,000–£45,000 + Benefits

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Blackburn, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional with property sector experience to join a successful organisation offering long-term career prospects.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices
  • Performing bank reconciliations
  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
  • Liaising with tenants, landlords, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting duties

The Successful Candidate

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role or similar
  • Property sector experience is essential
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of £38,000–£45,000 depending on experience
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Stable and supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to join a reputable and expanding business

Financial Controller – Property Sector –Blackburn – £60,000–£65,000 + Benefits

Our client, a successful and growing property business based in Blackburn, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its senior finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while supporting strategic business objectives.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing valuable commercial insight across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly management accounts and board reporting packs
  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities
  • Overseeing the day-to-day finance function, including purchase and sales ledger, payroll, and reconciliations
  • Ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end reporting
  • Managing VAT returns, statutory compliance, and audit requirements
  • Producing financial analysis and KPIs to support decision-making
  • Developing and improving financial processes and internal controls
  • Supporting the Finance Director with strategic projects and business growth initiatives
  • Managing, mentoring, and developing members of the finance team

The Successful Candidate

  • Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance position
  • Previous property sector experience is highly desirable
  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
  • Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of £60,000–£65,000
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a growing and well-established property business
  • Close working relationship with the Finance Director and senior leadership team
  • Genuine scope to influence business performance and future growth

Director of Finance

Location:     Liverpool

Salary:         £70,000 per annum – actual salary dependent on agreed hours 30 – 37.5 hours per week

Hours:         30-37.5 hours per week

Job Type:      Permanent

Shortlisting:      17th June

Interview:         26th June

Reporting and team Reports to:

Deputy Chief Executive Direct reports: Head of Finance and wider finance team structure as agreed Member of: Senior Leadership Team, attending Board and Finance / Audit Committee meetings as required

Role purpose

To provide strategic financial leadership ensuring robust financial planning, strong stewardship of a £20–25m budget, and effective support to services delivering homelessness, housing and care provision. The postholder will lead the finance function, support organisational decision-making, and ensure the charity remains financially sustainable, well controlled and fully compliant with all relevant statutory, charity and regulatory requirements.

Why this role would be great for you

This is a fantastic opportunity to join You Matter at a pivotal stage in its growth. As Director of Finance, the postholder will lead financial strategy, stewardship and planning, ensuring the organisation can sustain and grow its homelessness, housing and care services over the long term.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance will provide expert financial insight and constructive challenge that directly shapes the future of the charity. The role will ensure plans are financially robust, compliant and aligned with the organisation’s vision, values and intended impact.

What your week may look like

Strategic leadership and planning
• Lead the development of the annual budget, medium-term financial plan and long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and service delivery plans.
• Provide timely, high-quality financial advice, analysis and challenge to the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and budget holders to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead financial input into business planning, major bids, tenders, contracts, grants and partnership decisions, ensuring opportunities are financially viable and aligned with the charity’s mission.
• Conduct regular stress testing and scenario planning, ensuring key financial risks are identified, assessed and actively managed through the organisational Risk Register.
• Provide oversight of the value for money strategy, supporting efficient use of resources and clear evidence of impact.
Finance leadership and operations
• To lead and manage the finance department, working through the Head of Finance to ensure effective day-to-day operations and a robust system of financial controls.
• Ensure the finance structure, systems and processes are appropriate for a charity with a complex operating model, and review these regularly as the organisation develops.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting and other financial information are produced to professional standards and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation of the statutory annual accounts and lead the year-end process, including management of the external audit.
• Take overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial procedures and controls, ensuring they are fit for purpose, consistently applied, and regularly reviewed.
• Regularly review accounting methods, systems and policies, making recommendations for improvement and leading implementation where agreed.

Governance, compliance and external relationships
• Act as the lead financial adviser to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees, preparing clear, high-quality papers and presenting financial performance, forecasts and risks in an accessible way.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, charity and regulatory requirements, including charity accounting standards, Charity Commission obligations, HMRC requirements and, where applicable, Regulator of Social Housing requirements.
• Liaise effectively with external auditors, regulators, funders, banks, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensure audit recommendations and other agreed actions are implemented in a timely way and that assurance processes remain effective.
• Support the Board and Chief Executive on matters of governance, going concern, reserves, risk and financial sustainability.
Service, contracts and sector-specific oversight
• Oversee the financial management of commissioned contracts with local authorities and NHS Foundation Trusts, ensuring accurate income recognition, contract compliance and financial sustainability across all commissioned services.
• Provide financial oversight of supported housing activities, including rent accounting, service charges, void management and arrears, ensuring compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing’s standards.
• Ensure robust financial governance within CQC-registered services, including cost management, fee-setting and regulatory compliance.

Organisational leadership and collaboration
• Contribute fully as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, meeting regularly with colleagues to review organisational performance, risks, opportunities and delivery priorities.
• Build financial literacy across the organisation by supporting and developing budget holders, enabling greater ownership of finances and strengthening accountability.
• Support a more collaborative and inclusive approach to budget setting, ensuring it is informed by those closest to service delivery.
• Facilitate and contribute to meetings, workshops and planning sessions as appropriate, ensuring financial thinking is embedded in organisational decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to the development, implementation and regular review of financial policies and related organisational procedures.

What We Can Offer You

What can we offer Working with You Matter comes will a whole host of benefits. We hope that people will find personal fulfilment and purpose by working with alongside people in our services. Our teams are compassionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community. With opportunities for professional growth, You Matter offers training to support your role and personal development. For a full list of benefits see here: Careers Page | You Matter.

The skills we are looking for

Qualifications 

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, with current membership of the relevant professional body.

Experience 

  • Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, including responsibility for business planning and long-term financial forecasting.
  • Experience of leading a finance department or operating at a senior level within a finance team in an organisation with complex and/or diverse income streams.
  • Experience of producing and overseeing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, financial policies and internal controls.
  • Experience of working effectively with Boards, committees and a range of stakeholder groups.
  • Experience of leading and developing finance teams and improving financial
    systems and processes.
  • Experience of working in housing, supported housing, social care, homelessness services or a similarly complex, mission-led environment is desirable.

Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of strategic financial management, business planning and financial modelling.
  • Strong knowledge of financial sustainability, cash flow management and organisational performance management.
  • Understanding of charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance, including SORP and Charity Commission requirements.
  • Knowledge of Housing SORP and its application.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing requirements is desirable and may be essential if the role has direct responsibility for registered provider compliance.

Skills

  • Ability to manage difficult situations and work constructively with others to devise practical solutions.
  • Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel, and excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple ongoing priorities and projects effectively and efficiently. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the credibility and judgement to influence and challenge at Executive and Board level.

Behaviour and Attributes

  • Credible, trustworthy and reliable, with high levels of personal integrity.
  • Reflective, open to feedback, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Compassionate and values-driven, with commitment to the organisation’s mission and ethos.
  • A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the organisation. Self-motivated, resilient and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

What is a nice to have

  • Experience of working in a charity and/or homelessness services environment.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing requirements.

Financial Controller – Cheadle – £80k

Greater Manchester | FMCG | Private Equity Backed Business

A fast-paced, private equity-backed FMCG business based in the Greater Manchester area is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Financial Controller to play a key role in transforming the finance function into a best-in-class operation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the wider business. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

ACA qualification and practice experience are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ownership of accurate and timely consolidated management accounts
  • Production and continuous development of the monthly Board Pack
  • Monthly group and lender reporting
  • Preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors
  • Royalty reporting and lender covenant reporting
  • Providing insightful commentary and analysis for senior leadership
  • Working closely with operational teams to improve processes and controls
  • Supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting capabilities

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • ACA qualified – essential
  • Strong practice background – essential
  • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience
  • Previous experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or stock-led environments
  • Strong understanding of POP, SOP, and stock systems and their integration with accounting systems
  • Excellent report writing and analytical skills
  • The confidence and gravitas to engage with senior management, lenders, and external stakeholders
  • A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive change in a fast-moving business

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey, offering genuine scope for progression and impact.

This is a retained role with our agency

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis  – South Manchester – £85,000 – £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, commercially driven business in Manchester to appoint a Head of FPA  into a high-profile finance leadership role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a key role in strategic decision-making, performance analysis, and long-range planning within a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead financial planning and analysis activities across the business, delivering high-quality insight to support commercial performance and strategic growth.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
  • Delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders across operations and commercial teams
  • Supporting strategic decision-making through modelling and scenario analysis
  • Driving improvements across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capability
  • Managing and developing junior finance team members where applicable

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
  • Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience within a complex environment
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Experience partnering with senior non-finance stakeholders
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of £85,000 – £90,000
  • Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Significant exposure to senior leadership
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Health, Safety & Compliance Manager – Part time – Astley – 50k – Pro-rata

Manchester (Multi-Site)
Competitive Salary + Benefits

22.5 hrs per week

Our client, , is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and develop Health & Safety standards across multiple operational sites in Manchester.

This is a strategic, hands-on role focused on driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, overseeing audits and investigations, and supporting continuous improvement across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational management teams and NEBOSH-qualified Depot Managers, providing expert guidance, compliance oversight, and support with Health & Safety management systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and promote Health & Safety compliance across the organisation
  • Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations
  • Review risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work
  • Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and industry standards
  • Support ISO audits and continuous improvement activities
  • Deliver training, toolbox talks, and Health & Safety guidance
  • Produce reports, KPI data, and compliance updates for senior management

Requirements

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification
  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety management role
  • Background within waste, recycling, logistics, transport, manufacturing, or other high-risk environments
  • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
  • Experience with audits, investigations, and compliance systems
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

  • CMIOSH or working towards
  • Experience within waste or recycling operations
  • Knowledge of ISO management systems

This is a retained role with our agency , all suitable candidates will be met on Teams

Audit Manager – Lancaster -£55,000 DOE

Hours of work : 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, part time also considered

The Opportunity: A Strategic Leadership Role

A growing Accountancy Practice is currently entering an exciting phase of strategic expansion.

With a robust and growing portfolio of audit clients, we are now seeking an ambitious Audit Manager to join us in a key leadership position to help structure and lead our audit function for the next stage of our firm’s growth.

This is a high-visibility role where you will work directly with the partners to shape our audit methodologies and take ownership of a high-quality client portfolio.

The Role:

We are looking for someone who enjoys the technical challenge of leading complex audits in the field while also possessing the leadership skills to manage and develop a talented team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Hands-On Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of complex audit assignments, including group consolidations and OMBs.
  • Taking full ownership of audit assignments from initial planning and risk assessment through to final completion.
  • Acting as the primary on-site contact for clients, resolving queries independently where
  • Reducing Director-level involvement by providing high-quality, “review-ready” audit files
  • Flexible Portfolio: We are happy to tailor this role to your expertise—whether you prefer a 100% Audit focus or a Mixed Portfolio including preparation of statutory accounts and
  • Department Management: Manage resource allocation and team capacity for our audit department ensuring seamless delivery for our clients.
  • Technical Excellence: Act as a key technical point of contact, working with the RI to ensure compliance with UK GAAP.

About you:

  • Qualified : ACA/ACCA qualified with proven experience at a manager or assistant manager
  • Growth-Minded: You are looking for a role where you can have a real impact on how a department is structured and run.
  • Technically Sharp: You have a strong background in auditing owner-managed businesses and are comfortable with the “hands-on” nature of a smaller-sized practice.
  • Ability to travel to client premises including some overnight stays where required
  • A valid driver’s license is required for client site

Why work for us?

 

  • Direct visibility and working closely with the
  • Competitive salary from £55k + a performance-based bonus
  • We cover one professional membership per year and provide continuous CPD
  • Private health
  • Parking provided
  • Working from home options
  • Additional Christmas Leave: we believe in a proper end of year rest, so we offer fully paid time off between Christmas and New year, in addition to your standard holiday entitlement.

Senior FP&A Manager- South Manchester –  £85,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, commercially driven business in Manchester to appoint a Senior FP&A Manager into a high-profile finance leadership role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a key role in strategic decision-making, performance analysis, and long-range planning within a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will lead financial planning and analysis activities across the business, delivering high-quality insight to support commercial performance and strategic growth.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
  • Delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders across operations and commercial teams
  • Supporting strategic decision-making through modelling and scenario analysis
  • Driving improvements across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capability
  • Managing and developing junior finance team members where applicable

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong analytical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
  • Proven FP&A or commercial finance experience within a complex environment
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Experience partnering with senior non-finance stakeholders
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach

What’s on Offer

  • Salary of £85,000 – £90,000
  • Bonus and comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid working model
  • Significant exposure to senior leadership
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Audit Senior – Lancaster – £35k DOE

Hours of work : 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity:

Due to the strategic expansion of their audit department, An Accountancy practice is looking for a technically strong and proactive Audit Senior.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of working with owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and wants a role where they can take real ownership of their assignments including some planning through to completion.

The Role:

This is a hands-on role where you will be the lead on-site for a variety of audit engagements. We offer the flexibility to make this a Pure Audit role or a Mixed Role including accounts and tax

production.

  • Lead the Field: Take ownership of audit assignments, performing fieldwork both remotely and on-site at a diverse range of client premises.
  • Complex Assignments: Get involved in high-level technical work, including group consolidations and statutory financial statement preparation.
  • Junior Mentorship: Act as a role model and mentor for our junior staff, assisting with their training and development on-site.
  • Direct Partner Contact: Work closely with the Audit Manager and Directors (RIs), providing you with high-level exposure and professional development.

About you:

  • Qualified: ACA/ACCA qualified
  • Experienced: You have 3+ years of experience in audit fieldwork, ideally within a small or medium-sized
  • Technically Sharp: You have a solid working knowledge of UK
  • Independent: You are comfortable leading an audit on-site and working directly with business
  • Ability to travel to client premises including some overnight stays where required
  • A valid driver’s license is required for travel to client

Why work for us?

 

  • Career Progression: As we expand our audit department, there are clear opportunities for you to grow into a manager-level role
  • Competitive salary from £35k + a performance-based bonus scheme
  • We cover one professional membership per year and provide continuous CPD training
  • Private health insurance
  • Parking provided nearby
  • Working from home options available
  • Additional Christmas leave : we believe in a proper end-of-year rest, so we offer fully paid time off between Christmas and New Year in addition to your standard holiday entitlement

Associate Director-  Leeds – £70-75k

The Opportunity

As an Associate Director/Experienced Manager, you will act as a key interface between clients, internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered with precision, insight and exceptional client service. You’ll shape deal execution, information memorandums and strategic input, while managing multiple stakeholders.

This is a hands on role suited to an ambitious individual seeking progression within a fast growing, entrepreneurial advisory environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of transactions (M&A, disposals, fundraising, buy-outs/ins, growth capital, private equity).
  • Oversee financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and transaction structuring.
  • Prepare and review high-quality materials (information memoranda, financial analysis, pitch documents, board reports), which articulate complex financial outputs clearly for clients and stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong, trusted client and adviser relationships.
  • Lead project teams, manage workstreams, and coordinate with external advisers (tax, legal, commercial, financial).
  • Drive origination and business development, supporting the growth of the practice.
  • Mentor, develop, and supervise junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Report to Directors/Partners, providing clear recommendations and commercial insight.
  • Ensure delivery standards, compliance, and quality control throughout each engagement.

The role can be based from our Leeds or Manchester 

About You

  • Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent) with 3+ years post-qualification experience in corporate finance, transaction services, or advisory.
  • Proven track record of successful deal execution (buy-side and sell-side) in a professional services environment.
  • Proven ability to prepare and present high-quality client deliverables.
  • Advanced technical skills: ideally with experience of financial modelling, valuations, and analytical review.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at senior levels

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