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Company Details and Job Overview: A Carlisle based business has partnered with Kenton Black Finance to appoint a new Financial Accountant. This is a unique opportunity which will utilise technical accounting skills, with ownership of statutory compliance, audit, tax and controls; alongside providing commercial input including business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and analysis, supporting the delivery of strategic objectives for the business. Firmly rooted in their market and regarded as a supplier of choice for a diverse customer base, the business is proud to be part of a large and successful parent company with “people” being at the heart of the business, creating a friendly and inclusive culture. This is an ideal opportunity for a career driven, practice trained finance professional looking to gain more industry exposure within a varied and value adding role, with opportunities for career progression. Your New Role as Financial Accountant: Reporting to an engaging Finance Director who is longstanding within the business, as Financial Accountant, duties will include: • Leading the audit process, being the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors • Oversight of corporate tax including computations and filing of tax returns in line with tax compliance and governing body requirements • Ensuring robust financial governance with ongoing review of existing controls, implementing improvements as required • Ensuring adherence to the group risk and controls, implementing improved practices as necessary • Support with budgeting and forecasting activities including analysis of trends, margins, new product lines and growth targets • Supporting with inventory management including inventory reporting and analysis of stock movements • Provision of ad hoc financial and commercial analysis to support effective decision making • Working cross-functionally across departments to deliver meaningful financial insight and advise as required Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: A generous benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate which includes: • A competitive salary in the region of 50,000 - 55,000 depending on experience • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service with opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days • Company pension matched up to 5% • Healthcare plans • Employee assistance programme • Discount schemes • Social and wellbeing events Experience &amp; Qualifications Required to Apply: The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) although consideration will be given to candidates who are actively studying and approaching full qualification. Strong technical and analytical capabilities are required along with good commercial acumen and continual improvement mindset. Strong communication skills are also required, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Additionally, you will be systems orientated, and a competent Excel user (pivot tables, VLookups) with knowledge of finance systems/ERPs. Summary: Working in a fast-paced environment alongside a team of friendly and high calibre finance staff, this is a high profile role which gives lots of opportunity to add value to the finance function and wider business with opportunities for longer-term career development. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Financial Accountant

Based in Central Lancashire, this highly acquisitional IT based organisation are seeking a talented financial accountant to join an expanding group in a newly established role. A hybrid position, with one day in the office, the role will assist with month end duties and also be hands-on in the day to day management of financial transactions. A varied and diverse position, this role shall support further growth and comes with a competitive salary and package. The organisation are in a strong financial position and have a successful track record spanning many years in the sector they operate. Salary and Enhanced Benefits include: Hybrid working, only 1/2 days office based the rest from home Competitive salary and benefits package Study Support Your New Role As Assistant Management Accountant: Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role sits within a team of 7 who operate across the UK and overseas divisions. Focused on the UK and Ireland business, this role is new to the structure and will provide support across all areas of finance, as well as month and year end close. As Assistant Management Accountant in a varied position, the role requires a positive and proactive attitude with the credibility to interact with senior staff and influence decisions. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of all financial information and reporting for UK and Ireland as well as providing information, analysis &amp; accounting support that will facilitate the achievement of the financial goals. Main role duties: • Take the lead role for all routine month end entries and ensuring that transactions are properly recorded and entered into the accounting system including prepayments, accruals, revenue recognition journals, as well as ensuring bank reconciliations are accurate and complete. • Reconciliation of control accounts. • Working capital management. • Supporting the Finance Manager and the Finance Assistant where required within ledger management and processing • Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly corporate reporting on time according to the issued timetable. • Preparation of monthly management accounts and assisting with annual audit requirements in UK &amp; Ireland. • Assisting with the preparation of VAT reporting. Develop and deliver the financial plans as agreed upon by management • Deliver pro-active and professional financial and decision support to the organisation. • Produce financial analysis and P&amp;L monitoring to analyse pricing and performance • Budget and forecasting preparation • Review business performance against forecasts. • Add value to the continuous improvements across operational practices and financial procedures to drive sustainable improvements in the finance function Experience &amp; Qualifications Required to Apply: To be considered you shall be an experienced Finance professional with previous expose across all areas of the job description. Able to hit the ground running, you shall have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of ledger management and month/year end routine/close. Part/Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a solid technical skillset in all areas, our client is also considering those QBE. You shall be a team player, someone to add value to the team and also someone who can work on their own initiative. Salary &amp; Reward On Offer: With exposure across the organisation, this role will enable personal development in a fast paced, dynamic environment. As the business continues to grow so too will your exposure to the leadership team. With hybrid working, where only 1 day working from the office is required, this role provides a level of independence and will suit someone able to manage their own workload effectively. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Assistant Management Accountant

Company Details and Job Overview: Kenton Black Finance are supporting an organisation in Barrow-in-Furness to appoint a new Accounts Assistant within their finance department. This opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion and the role offers excellent variation in a hands on role which supports all finance operations. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: • Office based role, Monday to Friday • Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service • Study support if required • Company pension scheme • Discount schemes • Various healthcare and wellbeing benefits Your New Role as Accounts Assistant: Reporting to the Head of Finance, the new Accounts Assistant will take responsibility for the following duties: • Processing invoices and supplier statement reconciliations • Posting journals • Reconciling control accounts • Posting cashbook receipts and daily payments • Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns • Management of petty cash and employee expenses • Monitoring creditor and debtor balances, chasing payments as needed • Provision of ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management to help decision making • Liaison with internal stakeholders to deliver financial insight Experience &amp; Qualifications Required to Apply: To be considered, you will have experience in a similar accounts role within a fast-paced environment and ideally be studying AAT (a study package will be offered if required). Strong communication skills are essential as this role involves lots of internal and external stakeholder interaction. Strong IT skills are also required including good working knowledge of Excel. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Finance Officer

Company Details and Job Overview: A Carlisle based services business has partnered with Kenton Black Finance to appoint a new Finance Manager. This brand new role, created due to ongoing business growth and succession planning offers a good balance of technical and commercial accounting duties with plenty of stakeholder interaction. Managing a team of 2 Accounts Assistants, this role reports to an engaging Head of Finance who will act as a mentor to ensure a seamless transition into the business also facilitating skills development. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: • Competitive starting salary, depending on experience • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday day off • Hybrid working following probation period • Full time role of 37.5 hours per week • Company pension • Life assurance • Private healthcare Your New Role as Finance Manager: Reporting to the Head of Finance, as Finance Manager responsibilities will include: • Line management of 2 Accounts Assistants, overseeing AP and AR duties, providing support, training and mentoring as required • Preparation of the management accounts pack including commentary and analysis • Leading the year end and audit process, being the primary point of contact for external stakeholders including auditors • Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to support strategic decision making • Ongoing review and development of existing systems and processes, ensuring robust controls • Working cross-functionally across the business, partnering with operational teams to deliver meaningful financial insight, building and maintaining strong working relationships Experience &amp; Qualifications Required to Apply: The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or approaching full qualification. Technically strong, you will also have strong commercial acumen with an analytical mindset. Strong business partnering skills are essential as the role involves lots of stakeholder interaction (internal and external). This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.