Accountancy

Interim Financial Controller
29th April 2026 by

Financial Controller

Location: Derby
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: 6-12 Month FTC
Working Pattern: Hybrid

We are supporting a growing organisation in Derby to appoint a Financial Controller on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract to support the finance function during a key period.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash management and process improvement, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
Leading month-end close, including journals and first review (eg payroll postings)
Production of board packs and supporting analysis
Overhead analysis and forecasting, including monthly reviews with budget holders
Daily cash management and cashflow forecasting
Management of invoice finance facility
Raising sales invoices and supporting commercial discussions
Managing the audit process across multiple entities
VAT calculations and submissions (including partial VAT)
Regulatory submissions (P11D(b), FRS102, ERS)
Managing outsourced payroll provider and supporting junior finance staff
Providing holiday cover across key finance processes
Driving process improvement and supporting ad hoc finance queries

About You

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level or stepping up into the role
Strong technical and commercial finance experience
Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management skills

The Opportunity

6-12 month fixed-term contract
Derby-based with hybrid working
£60,000 – £70,000 salary
Broad role with strong exposure across the business
Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation

Head of Financial Reporting
28th April 2026 by

Head of Financial Reporting

📍 Location: Wolverhampton
💰 Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + bonus & benefits
💼 Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Practice background candidates Big 4 and Top 10, this is for you! A high-growth, multi-site business is looking to appoint a Head of Financial Accounting into a key leadership role within its finance function. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for financial reporting, audit, and control, operating in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of six
Own and deliver a fast-paced month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Oversee preparation and review of P&L, balance sheet, and all supporting reconciliations
Take full ownership of statutory reporting, including consolidated and entity accounts
Act as the primary contact for external audit, managing all deliverables and queries
Maintain strong balance sheet control, identifying risks and driving resolution
Oversee VAT reporting and support corporation tax processes with external advisors
Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls, and systems
Partner with FP&A and wider business functions to support performance and decision-making
Contribute to wider projects, including systems enhancements and business change initiatives

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Background in Big 4 / Top 10 is essential
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
Proven & strong leadership experience managing and developing teams
Track record of delivering to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a changing environment
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve processes
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business

Interim Assistant Management Accountant
27th April 2026 by

Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days home)
Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 (or equivalent daily rate)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 6 to 12 Months

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated finance professional to join a growing business in Nottingham as an Assistant Management Accountant on a 6 to 12 month contract.

Joining a busy and supportive finance team, you will provide key support across management accounts, reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes during a period of growth and change. This role would suit an immediately available candidate or someone available at short notice who can quickly add value.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
* Produce monthly reporting packs and KPI analysis
* Support budget holders with financial information and queries
* Assist with cashflow reporting and working capital analysis
* Support year-end audit requirements and external queries
* Maintain strong financial controls and process accuracy
* Assist with ongoing finance improvement projects
* Provide ad hoc analysis to senior finance stakeholders

About You

* Previous experience in an Assistant Management Accountant / Assistant Accountant / Finance Analyst role
* Strong month-end accounting experience
* Good knowledge of journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments
* Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
* Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
* Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
* ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates considered
* Available immediately or at short notice preferred

What’s on Offer

* Salary of £33,000 – £37,000 or competitive contract equivalent
* Hybrid working model
* Immediate start available
* Supportive and collaborative finance team
* Opportunity to gain exposure in a dynamic business
* Potential for extension or longer-term opportunities

If you are looking for your next contract opportunity within a strong finance team, we would be keen to hear from you.

Credit Controller
16th April 2026 by

My Shrewsbury based is currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller.

The Credit Controller will be working with the Finance Manager and supporting the business with the day to day accounting duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience within Credit Control.

Salary – depends on experience

Hours of work Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company Pension

Responsibilities:-

Dealing with Credit Control, chasing debts via telephone and email.
Debtor insurance
Processing supplier invoices
Sales Ledger invoicing
Supplier and Customer account opening
Supplier payment reconciliations and batch preparation
Dealing with customer and supplier queries
General finance duties

Skills and Experience:-

Credit control experience
Book keeping experience desire
General IT skills required – MS Word, Excel, Office 365
Knowledge of Xero and CIS an advantage
Driving licence required due to location

We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won’t be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion please continue to apply to future roles we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford, and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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Financial Controller
13th April 2026 by

A good career opportunity for a CIMA qualified Finance Manager to grow into a Financial Controller role with a medium sized engineering company is available in the Tyneside area.

Working closely with the Finance Director you will manage a small team to develop and maintain all necessary financial controls, systems and processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Company’s finances and compliance with statutory requirement.

Your key responsibilities will be to

Develop systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Company’s finances and compliance with statutory requirements.
Monitor and maintain the Company’s cash levels within operational limits, including the production of detailed cashflow reports.
Ensure the finance team are appropriately motivated and trained, and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.
Prepare the monthly payroll, based on information supplied by HR department
Produce accurate and timely financial reports
Produce all necessary statements and reports to enable the accurate measurement of cash flow, profit and loss, stock and debtors etc.
Manage internal and external audit activities
Keep up to date with developments in financial management
Liaise with the company’s banking partner to ensure smooth operation of its accounts, transactions and other adhoc interactions.
Assist in the company’s budgeting process and prepare financial forecasts

YOUR SKILLS

The ideal candidate will need to be CIMA qualified and have worked within an SME environment, preferably within Engineering or Manufacturing. You will need proven expertise of managing financial control systems and processes, experience of managing computerised accounts systems and analysing company financial data. Good management experience is also needed as are strong communication and influencing skills. Excel and database skills are important skills as is the ability to interact and communicate complex issues with personnel at all levels

You will also need experience of producing information for company tax returns & statutory accounts and ensuring they are filed in within deadlines is essential and there is a strong preference for experience of R&D tax credits, producing reports & analysis and facilitating audits to assist in winning Grants and funding for projects and growth.

APPLY NOW

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team within a fast-paced SME environment and is suitable for someone looking to take the next step in their Finance career.

If you are interested please call Adam Jones or Sammie Smith at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now and send your CV

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Management Accountant
13th April 2026 by

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Office-Based – Blackburn Area
Salary: £35000-£38500 dependant on experience
Study Support | Bonus | EV Scheme | Parking

Are you a part-qualified Management Accountant looking for a role where you can take full ownership, work closely with operational teams, and see the impact of your numbers in real time?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-known organisation based in the Blackburn area, seeking a confident and capable Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a genuinely hands-on role, perfect for someone looking to step up and grow with the business.

The Opportunity:

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management accounting across multiple legal entities. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, support month-end, and help improve financial processes across the group.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset register, accruals, and prepayments
Supporting budget holders with spend tracking and forecasting
Assisting with audit preparation and liaising with external auditors
Supervising transactional finance staff (AP/AR) and supporting their development
Involvement in cash flow forecasting and internal reporting

This is a permanent, office-based role (35 hours per week), offering a great platform for someone looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to the wider business.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent), or actively studying
Experienced in management accounting, with good technical grounding
Highly organised, proactive, and confident engaging with non-finance teams
Skilled in Excel, reporting, and financial systems
Comfortable working across multiple sites/entities
Experience in regulated, commercial or operational environments would be useful, but not essential.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Full study support package
Pension scheme
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Free on-site parking
Subsidised on-site lunch
Staff discounts
Employee assistance programme
Exposure to senior stakeholders and future progression opportunities

To Apply:
If this sounds like the step up you’re looking for, apply today with your CV or drop us a message for a confidential chat.

Qualified Accountant
13th April 2026 by

Qualified Accountant – Commercial role
Blackpool, Lancashire

If you’re a qualified accountant who wants to move away from purely reporting numbers and into a role where you can influence decisions, this is a genuinely strong opportunity.

You’ll be working in a business where finance is embedded in operations, giving you visibility, ownership and the chance to make a real commercial impact.

What’s in it for you

Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Final salary pension scheme (a standout benefit in today’s market)
33 days holiday, rising to 38 with service
Flexitime
Private healthcare and life assurance
On-site gym and modern facilities
Subsidised café and social spaces
Free parking and EV charging
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training, development and study support
Clear long-term progression opportunities within a stable group

The role

This is a hands-on, commercially focused finance position with real ownership and variety.

You will:

Produce and own monthly management accounts with clear, value-add commentary
Deliver detailed cost, margin and profitability analysis
Lead balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and improve performance
Contribute to group reporting, statutory accounts and audit processes
Manage intercompany reconciliations and support wider group finance activities
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies

You’ll be expected to challenge, influence and add insight – not just report numbers.

What they’re looking for

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
Strong experience producing full management accounts
Solid background in cost analysis, variance analysis and reporting
Confident communicating with and influencing stakeholders
Advanced Excel and good systems knowledge
High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines

Experience within manufacturing or a similar environment would be advantageous.

The opportunity

This role offers a clear step into a more commercially focused position within a well-established business that invests in its people and promotes from within.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely develop and make an impact, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Part Time Accounts Assistant
10th April 2026 by

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our local Halesowen client who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant on a part time basis.

Hours of work are either 9am to 2pm or 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Duties and tasks will include:

SAGE 200 proficient – bespoke system
Purchase ledger
Open and distribute post/database incoming post/emails
Processing Invoices/Credit notes
Dealing with Invoice and PO related queries/general accounts calls
Checking bank details
Adhoc payment runs
Monthly supplier reconciliation and payment run
Weekly SAGE 50 payroll

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

Approximately ten years experience in an accounts support role
Be close to the Halesowen area
Have experience in SAGE
Have a good sense of humour

Parking is available

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Interim Senior Finance Manager – Financial Reporting
8th April 2026 by

Job Title: Interim Senior Finance Manager – Financial Reporting
Location: Chelmsford
Contract Type: Interim (3-6 months)
Day Rate: £400-£500 per day DOE

Overview

We are supporting a leading construction business in the appointment of a Senior Finance Manager to provide immediate leadership across financial reporting, audit, and control.

This is a high-impact role requiring an experienced contractor who can take ownership from day one, operate with minimal supervision, and provide stability during a critical period. The role will suit an individual comfortable working in a complex, multi-entity environment with significant joint venture exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Full ownership and oversight of balance sheet integrity, including review, challenge, and sign-off of reconciliations
Leading the response to external audit requests (PwC), acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely, accurate delivery
Managing audit processes across a portfolio of joint ventures, ensuring supporting documentation and system outputs are robust and audit-ready
Driving improvements in financial controls, processes, and reporting standards
Overseeing and supporting the posting and review of general ledger journals, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Providing leadership on technical accounting and reporting issues, resolving complex queries efficiently
Supporting VAT-related queries, including investigation and resolution of blocked VAT items
Extracting, analysing, and validating financial data from systems to support reporting and audit requirements
Partnering with internal stakeholders across finance and operations to ensure alignment and delivery

Key Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong track record in financial reporting and balance sheet ownership within a complex environment
Extensive experience managing external audits and dealing with senior auditors
Proven ability to operate at a senior level, taking ownership and leading processes independently
Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
Advanced understanding of double entry, journals, and financial controls
Confident stakeholder engagement across finance and non-finance teams

Highly Desirable

Experience within construction / housebuilding environments
Strong working knowledge of COINS ERP system
Experience managing or reporting on joint ventures (JVs)
Exposure to Anaplan or similar planning/reporting tools

Candidate Profile

Senior, credible finance professional able to lead from the front
Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving outcomes without detailed direction
Strong problem-solving capability with a hands-on approach
Able to quickly embed into a team

Bookkeeper
7th April 2026 by

We currently have a fantastic opportunity with a company based on Hortonwood, Telford, who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to work Monday to Friday 2 hours a day between the hours of 9am – 5pm with the potential for hours to be increased. This is an ongoing assignment.

Pay rate £15.00

Responsibilities/duties for a Bookkeeper:

– Purchase Ledger

– Sales Ledger

– Bank reconciliations

– Process invoices

– Preparing data Vat returns

– General admin

– Payroll

Requirements of a Bookkeeper:

– Bookkeeping experience

– Xero knowledge

Benefits for a Bookkeeper:

– Free onsite parking

– Casual Dress

– Company pension

– Fun, family-run company

– Holiday accrual

For more information, please call Steph at Major Recruitment – Telford branch.

We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we are able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you are not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles we advertise.

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