Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Finance Analyst (Sales & Gross Margin) | £35,000 - £40,000 | Worksop | Hybrid Working

Are you ready to make a real impact in a developing finance role within a stable, growing company? If you thrive on crunching numbers, analysing trends, and collaborating with a friendly, close-knit team, this could be your perfect next step!

This brand new opportunity for a well-established brand at their site in Worksop offers an exciting mix of ownership and development in stock valuation, sales reporting, and gross margin analysis. It's a role that's designed to grow with you, offering potential for greater responsibilities over time as you work closely with the Financial Controller and the rest of the finance team. As a team, they're a friendly, sociable bunch so if you're looking for a relaxed, social environment to work in then this could be ideal for you.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Full study support package, pension, life insurance, EV salary sacrifice and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) with flexibility to suit your needs.
• A new role that you can make your mark on, with opportunity to take on additional responsibility as you progress.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Finance Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the business operates efficiently and profitably by delivering accurate financial insights and supporting key decision-making processes. The focus of this role is around sales, stock valuations and gross margin performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and analysing sales reports, stock valuations, and gross margin performance.
• Developing and maintaining weekly KPIs for stock control, sales invoices, and raw material purchases.
• Supporting month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Maintaining and improving financial systems, particularly D365, to streamline operations.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and collaborating with the team to support decision-making and drive process improvements.

What do we need from you?

• Qualifications: Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or similar) or early stages of study.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills (you'll ace the Excel test!) and experience with D365 or similar financial systems.
• Experience: A background in management accounts or product KPIs would be ideal, as would stock valuation expertise.
• Mindset: A collaborative team player who's adaptable, analytical, and ready to roll up their sleeves.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge and reward you in equal measure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Louis Fayers for more information!

* Note that we will also consider candidates wishing to work 4 days a week too

Interviews to be held within the next two weeks - don't miss out!

Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

I am currently working with an exciting fast paced FMCG company whose turnover is 1Billion. Due to a promotion within the Finance team, a requirement for a Financial Accountant has now become available.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost centre managers to streamline the Purchase-to-Pay process
• Minimise outstanding debts and address invoice discrepancies promptly
• Manage all financial accounting tasks, including invoice processing and liaising with shared service centres
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities within the finance function, driving process improvements
• Support the site through ad hoc investigations and participation in performance improvement projects

The Ideal Candidate

We value diversity and teamwork, and we welcome individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence through collaboration. As a valued member of our team, you should possess:

• Professional qualification or significant progress toward CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Solid financial accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience in food manufacturing and familiarity with SAP (preferred but not required)
• Proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent organisational skills

Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

Management Accountant | £35,000 - £40,000 | Worksop | £1bn+ Turnover Business

Are you an ambitious Management Accountant looking for a role where you'll have exposure different areas of Finance and work in a fast-paced, thriving Finance team? Maybe you're looking for a role where you're not pigeon-holed and want to make a tangible impact on the business? If so, this role could be the perfect next step for you!

A large UK manufacturer are searching for a Management Accountant to join their team in Worksop! Reporting to the Finance Manager, who has recently stepped up into their role, you'll be responsible for various different areas in finance, with a focus on reporting, costing and overheads, month end accounts, capex control, budgeting and forecasting. This is a nice varied role with plenty for you to be getting on with in a fast paced, but supportive environment and there will be opportunity for you to progress within the business too!

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial information to meet management and Group Finance deadlines. Report on key financial schedules including P&L, working capital, and capital expenditure forecasts and budgets.
• Cost Management: Account for site overhead costs and drive profit improvement by controlling and reducing these costs in line with financial targets. Prepare overhead cost estimates and oversee the preparation of key financial reports.
• Month-End Processes: Produce month-end overhead accounts, posting accruals and prepayments, and review expenditures with cost centre managers. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all relevant backups and justifications are in place.
• Capital Expenditure Control: Manage the site's capital expenditure, track projects in the Capex Pipeline, and conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Complete annual budget and monthly forecasts for site overheads and capital, explaining variances and working closely with key stakeholders.
• Financial Controls: Improve adherence to the Purchase to Pay cycle, manage customer claims, minimise aged debt, and ensure financial control in the billing process.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenge and remove non-value-adding activities within the finance function, and support the site with ad hoc investigations and projects to improve business performance.

What We're Looking For…

• Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA finalist, qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience: Strong financial/ management accounting experience is a must. Manufacturing experience and SAP experience are desirable but not essential.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work at pace with good organisational skills.
• Attributes: An ambitious nature, a can-do attitude, and the ability to look at problems from both macro and micro perspectives.

Package:

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working with 1 day WFH per week

Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

This is a superb permanent role working for an superb organsiation in Worksop.

Duties will include

• Manage the full range of administrative support
• Line manager members of the administration team to ensure effective customer service and administration provision to parents and other colleagues
• Ensure all members of the administration team receive annual appraisals and performance management including assessing CPD for the team
• Devise and maintain effective office administrative systems to deal with any relevant paperwork including organising, storage, document retrieval and other information in both paper and computer based systems
• Attend meetings to take notes and document actions arising.
• Management of any financial procedures as directed by the wider business support teams
• Support and manage the administrative team
• Manage the process for parents undertaking visits ensuring all relevant safeguarding procedures are in place
• Maintain records and be responsible for completion and submission of relevant forms and returns including to outside agencies
• Ensure all visitors are greeted and supported effectively by the administrative team and that all relevant procedures are in place from a safeguarding perspective
• Ensure all the administrative team are compliant with any relevant statutory or processes in relation to pupil or staff data, equality and diversity requirements, health and safety procedures and safeguarding policies
• Work with the Site Manager to ensure effective administrative support for any health and safety processes or contractor management
• Support and help coordinate any events as required
• Maintain an Asset Register
• Be responsible for ordering resources
• Operate and manage resource allocation of IT equipment and other system to ensure these remain fit for purpose with the IT team
• Assist with the marketing and promotion
• Have knowledge of all of the HR policies and follow procedures as outlined in relevant policies.
• Manage the recruitment process writing Adverts, updating Job Descriptions and ensuring all recruitment checks are carried out prior to interview and references are received
• Assist with the shortlisting and support with the interview process as required. Send out offer letters and arrange for contracts to be raised.
• Ensure all pre-employment checks are carried out and personnel files are updated with the correct documentation.
• Ensure all new starters are thoroughly inducted
• Record all DBS checks on a Single Central Record and ensure that it is fully compliant
• Complete Starter and Leaver forms and Variations to Contract letters or forms.
• Inform Payroll of any contract changes and pay increases.
• Monitor Staff Absence on the Management Information System.
• Carry out performance management on line managed staff
• Ensure all pension documentation is completed on time.
• Complete all HR paperwork for example, changes of contracts and salary changes and ensure the HR system is updated daily as required
• Review all overtime, unpaid leave, expenses claims before authorisation by the Director
• Ensure all staff changes are applied within the HR system at the time of change to ensure payroll is accurate
• Check draft and final Payroll reports using Staff Monthly Profile Listing.
• Prepare all documentation for both internal and annual audit processes.
• Work with the procurement team to prepare work specification for tender and to assist with the selection of contractors.
• Work with the Health & Safety Officer to formulate, implement and monitor the Academy's Health and Safety policy.
• Monitor statutory Health and Safety checks, Fire Risk Assessment and update the Business Continuity Plan.
• Line management of Premises staff if required
• Promote the organisation to different audiences and raise the profile within the local community.
• Liaise with local businesses and other schools for fundraising, arranging vocational experience and joint projects.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grade A* - C), or equivalent, in English and Maths
• Excellent level of oral and written communication skills
• Good level of use of ICT including Microsoft and other finance management or accountancy systems
• Able to work to tight deadlines, managing and prioritising time effectively
• Self-starter, with and ability to work independently & use own initiative to overcome obstacles
• Good level of understanding of health & safety and site management
• Knowledge of recruitment procedures and basic HR processes
• Proven ability in a similar role
• Experience of managing budgets and budget monitoring
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Project management experience

This role is office based and is Monday to Friday.

Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.

Project Administrator/Admin Assistant

Location: Worksop

My client is a dynamic and growing small marketing agency specialising in web design, videography, and SEO work. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Project administrator/Admin Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management - Send engagement contracts to clients and contractors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Project Oversight - Oversee various projects, ensuring they stay on track and meet deadlines. Working with the Project leads to ensure the marketing campaigns are on time and supporting where necessary with any administration support
• Meeting Coordination - Schedule and organise weekly meetings to discuss project statuses and updates.
• Task Coordination - Assist with various administrative and project-related tasks as needed.
• You will also support the Project Directors and MD in any PA and administration support

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a administrative assistant.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

They will pay up to £30,000 per year and the role is working Monday to Friday and is predominately office based but will require flexibility to work from home.

Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography.

Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process.

If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie.com) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise.

Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.