Average Accountant Partner salary in Northampton

Commercial Finance Business Partner (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Location: Hybrid – Northampton & CorbyHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/weekContract: Permanent but will consider Fixed Term ContractRate: £85000Pertemps are seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Business Partner on a permanent or 6-month fixed-term contract to support our clients Finance team in driving commercial and financial excellence.Role OverviewAs a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will provide high-quality financial insight, support key business decisions, and help deliver sustainable business growth. You will work across 2 sites in Northamptonshire in a hybrid capacity.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement and value creation.Deliver accurate, insightful reporting to support strategic and operational decisions.Act as a central point for commercial budgeting and forecasting.Embed within the commercial team to support early-stage customer price negotiations.Lead finance input into cost and pricing models, providing challenge and insight on pricing strategy.Support and challenge the NPD (New Product Development) team to bring products to market efficiently.Develop and maintain KPIs with a clear understanding of business drivers and levers.Mitigate financial risks and identify growth opportunities.Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and outcomes.Key DeliverablesMonthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) reporting and presentations.PVM and VPC reporting to support value-added activities.Budgeting and forecasting of ingredients margins.NPD tracker analysis and reporting.Development of robust costing and pricing models to support the commercial team.Essential Skills & ExperienceFully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA).Strong commercial accounting and commercial costing/pricing experience.Experience working with BI systems and advanced Excel skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.Commercially aware with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).Ability to identify process improvements and challenge the status quo.Solution-focused, goal-oriented, and able to work under pressure.Collaborative team player.BenefitsCompetitive salaryPerkbox membership.Simplyhealth cash plan.If you are a skilled finance professional looking to make an immediate impact in a global business on a permanent or 6-month fixed-term assignment, we’d love to hear from you.Interested? Please click apply.

Finance Business Partner - Manufacturing£75,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + BenefitsA leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support operational and strategic decision-making across a complex, fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior operational leaders, you will provide financial insight, challenge and analysis to improve performance, drive efficiencies and support the delivery of key business objectives.What You'll DoPartner with senior operational leaders to provide financial insight, challenge and support across a broad range of business activities.Lead budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting processes, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of performance drivers and risks.Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to support operational and strategic decision-making.Develop strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams, acting as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders.Support the identification and delivery of cost optimisation and business improvement initiatives.Drive improvements in reporting, planning processes and financial controls to enhance decision-making and business performance.Work closely with accounting, commercial and operational teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information.Support business transformation, systems enhancements and process improvement projects.Provide insight into working capital, inventory and operational performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control.Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal governance and reporting standards.What You'll BringACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience in a Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or Operational Finance role.Experience partnering with senior stakeholders within a manufacturing, engineering, technology or operationally complex environment.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge, influence and support decision-making.Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis.Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.Strong relationship-building skills with experience working across multiple functions and disciplines.A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.Experience of ERP systems and advanced financial modelling/reporting tools.A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of enhancing processes, controls and reporting.Working Pattern: 4 days on siteWhat's on Offer?In return, you'll join a business that combines the pace and ambition of a high-growth organisation with the stability and resources of an established market leader. You'll be given significant autonomy, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to make a visible impact while developing your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance function.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Client Manager£45,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)Northamptonshire | Hybrid – (1 day wfh after probation and flexible working on offer)(No sponsorship on offer)Are you a fully qualified Client Manager looking to join a firm that values its people, offers real ownership of your client portfolio, and supports your ongoing progression?This is an opportunity to step into a Client Manager role within an established accountancy practice, taking ownership of your clients while supporting and developing a wider team. You’ll be working with experienced colleagues across accounts and tax, with regular exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to build strong client relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging your own portfolio of clients with minimal Partner oversightActing as the main point of contact for clientsLeading client meetings, including onboarding and review meetingsReviewing statutory accounts and financial statementsReviewing corporate and personal tax returnsSupporting routine tax planning workEnsuring all work is delivered accurately and within deadlinesManaging workflow across your portfolio and overseeing team deliveryDelegating and reviewing work to support junior team membersIdentifying opportunities for additional work with existing clientsProviding commercially focused support to clientsWhat do we want to know about you?ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)Strong experience within an accountancy practiceProven experience managing a client portfolioStrong knowledge of accounts preparation and tax complianceConfident reviewing work and managing client relationshipsStrong organisational and workflow management skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesCommercial awareness and a proactive approachIf you’re ready for a role that offers real ownership and clear progression, we’d love to hear from you.