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Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment was established in 2004. Our aim is to provide a professional, personal and cost effective recruitment service.
Lloyd Barnes is a professional agency dedicated to the South West region. We are leading specialists and by using our services you will benefit from over 100 year&rsquo;s combined recruitment expertise in the Devon, Cornwall and Somerset markets.
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Finance Manager Cullompton, Devon 30,000 - 35,000 per annum Hybrid working Our client a leading not for profit organisation, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role and take responsibility for running the finance function and providing key information to help inform decision making. This dynamic role presents flexible hybrid working arrangements, coupled with a monthly commitment to travel to four of the organisation's locations situated across the South-West. The responsibilities: Compile comprehensive monthly management accounts for each business site, encompassing detailed profit and loss and balance sheet analysis, and disclosing reports to both financial institutions and Directors. Ensure timely disbursement to suppliers. Conduct meticulous bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and transparency. Verify fee income integrity and adequacy, and engage with team managers and local authority for accurate fee alignment. Review payroll hours against budgetary constraints, and seamlessly transmit payroll data to the designated bureau. Proactively pursue outstanding fees while keeping managers informed of any impending challenges. Develop precise profit and loss projections coupled with continuous actual-to-budget comparisons, alongside meticulous cash flow forecasts. Manage the process of receipt collection and cost allocation. Conduct thorough assessments of client finances where entrusted with fund management. Oversee the efficient management of petty cash resources. The candidate: Previous experience of working in a Finance Manager or Management Accountant position. ACCA/ACA/CIMA/AAT or qualified by experience. Ability to meticulously review financial data for accuracy and compliance, while also interpreting information, identifying trends, and making informed recommendations. Efficiently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with accounting software (Xero). If you would like to know more about this Finance Manager opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment. Ref: 14763

Finance Manager

Financial Accountant South Devon Competitive Salary Excellent Benefits Our client, a market-leading organisation with a highly esteemed reputation, is currently seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis at their head office in South Devon. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for a diverse range of financial operations and processes, supporting complex monthly routines, process development, accurate reporting, and actively promoting the company's core values of ethics and inclusivity. We are seeking a candidate with exceptional analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making, and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration across departments. The responsibilities: Finalise the monthly management accounting process, including consolidated management accounts. Responsible for external reporting to stakeholders, including banks. Provide technical accounting expertise to the business. Support CFO in reporting against projects, cost budgets, and business units, and provide ad-hoc financial analysis. Collaborate with Financial Controller to fulfil audit requirements and prepare statutory accounts. Support and manage cash flow and purchase management. Take ownership of complex monthly accounting routines, including channel cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, and internal cost accounting. Assist Financial Controller in day-to-day financial operations and provide cover for team members as needed. Maintain team processes, contribute to process development, monitor financial system accuracy, and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives across business units. The candidate: ACCA/ACA part or recently qualified. Strong knowledge of FRS102. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on with the team. Exceptional presentation skills, both written and verbal, with confidence to communicate effectively to various audiences, including board level and external stakeholders. If you would like to know more about this Financial Accountant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment. Ref: 14797

Financial Accountant

Financial Controller South Devon Competitive Salary Excellent Benefits Our client, a market-leading organisation with strong ethical values, are seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join them, on a full-time, permanent basis at their Head Office based in South Devon. The company have developed into a well-renowned brand across the UK and Europe and, after experiencing considerable growth, they are seeking a proficient and adept Financial Controller who can add real value. As the Financial Controller, you'll oversee and manage the finance department and business finances to the highest standards and contribute to financial budgets with precision, while inspiring and leading a team toward collective success, fostering professional collaboration, and embodying our clients ethos within an inclusive environment. The responsibilities: Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accurate recording and compliance with regulations. Manage stock, supplier payments, expenses, payroll, pensions, and benefit schemes within company policies. Handle credit control, fostering customer relationships to minimize bad debt risk. Finalise monthly management accounting, meticulously checking for discrepancies. Collaborate with CFO to analyse management accounts and produce board packs. Implement changes from monthly board meetings. Track monthly costs against budgets, identifying trends and variances. Take ownership of year-end accounts processes for statutory financial statements. Manage year-end audit process, coordinating with external auditors and finance team. Maintain financial policies, contribute to policy development, and ensure system accuracy through continuous improvement initiatives and cross-team collaboration. The candidate: Proven experience in a similar financial role, with CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualifications. Strong organisational and time management skills, adept at prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement in team activities. Exceptional presentation and communication skills, capable of delivering content to diverse audiences, including board members and external stakeholders. Proficiency in finance systems, coupled with leadership capabilities to effectively engage with stakeholders and drive results collaboratively. If you would like know more about this Financial Controller opportunity, please get in touch with Jamie Wall, here at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment. Ref: JW14798

Financial Controller

Recruitment Director (designate) 45,000 - 50,000 DOE Plymouth /Exeter/ Taunton / Bristol Accountancy, HR, IT, Legal &amp; Executive Recruitment Sectors Excellent Basic salary: 45,000 - 50,000 DOE Excellent Commission Structure Annual Bonus Profit share Share Options plan Christmas shut down 25 days holiday Bank holidays Flexible office &amp; home-based working 9am - 5pm Office hours Free on-site parking Directorship opportunity Various Qualifying benefits to include: Phone, Lap top, healthcare, travel allowance, corporate rugby hospitality and entertainment allowance. A Recruitment Resourcer to support your administration requirements Strong Team support Lloyd Barnes is an established professional recruitment firm whose core values reflect the highest standards within the recruitment industry. We specialise in placing experienced professionals in both a permanent and temporary capacity. Our business culture is very competitive but highly rewarding with a focus on the empowerment of the individual. We are currently seeking to appoint a number of specialist recruiters with a view to a Directorship opportunity. We are a genuine family of recruiters who value our work-life balance, but we are also ambitious. Employee remuneration is extremely important to us, but we also aim to reward our team with a more holistic set of benefits. As such we have invested in providing the best premises &amp; technology, so that our consultants can enjoy a conducive and productive working environment. So, what are we looking for? Experienced recruitment professionals, with a proven ability to generate &amp; retain revenue. You will ideally have several years local experience gained in an established business field. You must be a confident self-starter with strong ethics and customer service values. If this is potentially of interest to you, please either contact me direct or forward a copy of your CV on a strictly confidential basis. Mark Lloyd Managing Director