Beeston, Nottinghamshire

Macildowie are working exclusively with a great business based in Nottingham, NG9 who are actively seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team!

This is a full time, permanent role working Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday 08:00 - 15:30. Hybrid working available with one day working from home each week once you are up to speed.

Salary is based between £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience.

Benefits include 26 holidays + BH, free on site car parking.

You will be working in a team of X5, reporting directly into the Financial Controller. Main responsibilities will be around Purchase Ledger however the role is varied and you will have exposure to Sales Ledger and Reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Processing purchase invoices
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Liaising with suppliers with invoice queries & statement reconciliations
• Weekly payment of suppliers
• Daily bank reconciliation and reporting to Group
• Reconciling bank statements weekly
• Inputting sales ledger invoices
• Expense Cost allocation
• Processing of credit card costs on the general ledger
• Providing information to external auditors
• Performing ad hoc administrative duties

Experience required / desirable:

• Excel - essential
• Word - preferred
• Software ERP system experience - Coins (preferable) or equivalent
• AAT qualified - preferred not essential

Interviews will be conducted on either Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd August.

If you are interested in this position please apply with your most up to date CV and one of our consultants will call you.

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.

Macildowie are actively seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join an established business based in Sandiacre NG10 who's been around for the last 40 years that are looking for a new member of staff to join their team.

This is a permanent vacancy, working Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 2pm (35 hours a week). It's worth noting that they would be open to someone looking for slightly less hours, minimum 30 hours.

The salary ranges between £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience. Free on site parking.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Assistant on similar role, able to use Sage / Xero accounting packages (they currently use Access but looking to switch) and has worked in a small team environment where everyone is happy to get stuck in to the role.

You will be working alongside one of the Directors to ensure the Accounts is completed on both sides of the ledger.

Key Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Managing all aspects of Purchase and Sales Ledger (Access Accounting System)
• Checking delivery and prices against Purchase Invoices
• Inputting Purchase Invoices
• Inputting Sales Invoices
• Cash book
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Creating all supplier payments online for approval, and process payments in Access
• Completing VAT returns
• Applying for bank guarantees and bonds
• Preparation for month-end and year-end activities
• Assisting other members of the Operations team
• Providing information to auditors and management accountant

Skills

• Proficiency in commonly-used accounting software packages
• Must be able to use Excel and Word
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Ability to work with others, but also independently when required

If you are interested in this position please apply with your most up to date CV and one of our consultants will reach out to run through the position in more depth with you.

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.

Accounts Clerk - Sandiacre, NG10

Macildowie are actively seeking an Accounts Clerk to work for a great business based in NG10 on a permanent basis.

• Salary £23,000 to £26,000 depending on experience
• Office based role.
• 35 hours per week, finishing at 2pm on Fridays. Part time working would be considered.
• Free on site parking

Key Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Managing all aspects of Purchase and Sales Ledger (Access Accounting System)
• Checking delivery and prices against Purchase Invoices
• Inputting Purchase Invoices
• Inputting Sales Invoices
• Cash book
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Creating all supplier payments online for approval, and process payments in Access
• Completing VAT returns
• Applying for bank guarantees and bonds
• Performing month-end and year-end activities
• Assisting other members of the Operations team
• Providing information to auditors and management accountant

Skills

• Proficiency in commonly-used accounting software packages
• Must be able to use Excel and Word
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Ability to work with others, but also independently when required

If you are interested in hearing more about this role please apply with your most up to date CV and one of our consultants will be in contact.

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.

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Location: Remote and monthly visits to regional sites

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

You want to be the go to commercial point of contact for your region, forefront decisions that make a real business impact and foster real long term relationships with executive level stakeholders.

This is your opportunity to join a brand new commercial team in a brand new role.

Responsibilities:

• Site Performance Management: Monitor sites performance against budgets and prior years, and analyse key drivers in variances. Work with sites to reduce and manage spending while driving improvements.
• Financial Controls: Take ownership of sites month-end financial controls, including responsibility for sites month-end postings, accruals, and prepayments. Reconcile clinic bank accounts and provide accurate and timely finance information for the monthly business performance pack.
• Business Planning: Support business planning by providing essential financial analysis to assist with the budgeting process. Develop strong relationships with Site Directors and operations through regular face-to-face meetings.
• Central Services Financial Oversight: Monitor central performance against budgets and prior years, understanding key drivers in variances. Provide finance support to central teams to reduce and manage spending while driving improvements.
• Cost Allocation: Manage the process of recharging central costs to sites within the Group. Contribute to ad hoc financial projects as required as part of the overall finance function.

Requirements:

• You will be either CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or part qualified (final level)
• You have strong financial modelling and Excel skills and have experience of using a variety of different finance systems. You'll be highly IT literate and comfortable operating and learning new systems. You will have excellent attention to detail, be able to manage your own workload effectively with good organisational skills.
• You're a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills. You're looking to join a well-established, supportive team who make it a great place to work.

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.

Job title: Commercial Finance Manager

Salary: up to £50,000 + Benefits D.O.E

Location: NG10

To lead a Purchase Ledger team of 7, ensuring that all invoices and payments are processed timely and effectively in line with company procedures for all group companies. Investigate and follow through on all invoice queries and payments on account to ensure a clean, well-managed ledger. Provide cover for the Group Commercial Manager in their absence, supporting all transactional departments and assisting departmental managers.

The company has shown significant growth and plans to double in size over the next five years through both organic and non-organic means. This new role focuses on Purchase Ledger management and is expected to develop into a more all-round commercial role in line with the business's growth. The role will be responsible for developing ideas and streamlining existing processes to better position the company for future growth and acquisitions.

Person Specification

This role encompasses all aspects of finance and operations, requiring good all-round accounting and commercial experience, alongside a desire to develop and improve.

• Experience:
• Previous Team management experience, 24 months minimum.
• Previous Purchase Ledger management experience, 24 months minimum.
• Previous purchase ledger experience, including working with foreign currencies.
• Working understanding of VAT.
• Previous credit control and good administrative skills required.
• Skills:
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels both internally and externally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and conscientiousness.

Core Activities

• Lead, mentor, support, and motivate a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks to achieve their targets.
• Conduct regular team appraisals, identify knowledge deficiencies, and initiate ongoing training for team members as required.
• Manage team workload, ensuring data is processed accurately and timely, meeting all company policies and statutory obligations.
• Closely monitor accounts to ensure cash flow is maximised, with supplier accounts paid to terms and reconciled to statements.
• Review/manage new supplier applications with the Procurement Team and review all supplier amendments.
• Respond to and resolve complex matters escalated by the purchase ledger team.
• Ensure the purchase ledger policy and payment cycle are followed and upheld.
• Attend management meetings as required.
• Collaborate with the finance department to produce the purchase ledger month-end accrual.
• Develop and maintain insightful management reporting on key performance indicators.
• Deliver the month-end close procedure, ensuring the ledger is reconciled to the trial balance.
• Lead projects supporting developments and improvements within the purchase ledger function to transition to a more streamlined digital system.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to keep all parties updated on relevant matters.

Additional Roles

• Provide cover in the absence of the Group Commercial Manager.
• Assist in running the Credit Control Team and support the Credit Manager, offering observations and discussing future projects to efficiently minimise the debtor book.
• Assist in running the Sales Administration team and support the Sales Administration Manager, offering observations and discussing future projects to increase efficiency and reduce reliance on paper-based systems.
• Review and negotiate, under the direction of Directors, variations to company terms and conditions for all customers and suppliers in liaison with the Procurement Manager.
• Aid in integrating acquisitions into procedures and assist those companies in delivering policies effectively within their teams. Provide a point of contact for support during this process.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required to support the team's goals and objectives.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your most up to date CV and one of our consultants will reach out to discuss the role in more depth.

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.

Finance Business Partner (FBP) | Long Eaton | £50,000 - £55,000 + 20% bonus + package

A leading business headquartered in Long Eaton, Nottingham, UK. The Finance Business Partner is a new role within the company, which is designed to bridge finance with operations, ensuring the company achieves its financial targets while maintaining operational excellence. The FBP will provide strategic financial insight and leadership, facilitating informed decision-making at the highest levels. Working closely with the Managing Director and reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, this role demands a blend of analytical ability, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication/personality skills. Additionally, you will support non-operational cost centres under the CFO's guidance.

About the company:
Join this exciting, globally operating, owner managed business, as it ramps up its appetite for listing on the stock market. With an SME sized turnover (c£130m) the business is set for significant growth, operating primarily in the UK but with a global footprint, they are a high quality manufacturer serving multiple high-end markets.

Role Overview:
As a Finance Business Partner, you'll align finance with operations, supporting the MD to drive performance and operational efficiency. This role demands financial expertise, strategic foresight, and exceptional communication skills. (Basically if you're a qualified accountant and have a great personality and mind-set, you're REALLY good in person and confident, this role is for you).

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the MD and their team offering strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Ensure financial and operational goals are aligned, closely collaborating with the MD and CFO to guarantee operational strategies meet financial targets.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and forecasts to aid in business planning and analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for all departments, ensuring precision and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Conduct thorough analysis of operational performance to identify trends, recommending actions to boost profitability and efficiency.
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of inventory management, ensuring strategies are in place to optimise lead times, stock levels and turnover.
• Foster a culture of revenue growth as well as cost consciousness, return on investment, and strong financial controls and compliance, underpinning a strategic commercial mindset throughout the organisation.
• Drive the generation of strong data-based analysis, leading to clear actions aimed at enhancing profitability and reinforcing a culture focused on cost management.
• Collaborate with the CFO to ensure financial strategies and reporting are cohesive and comprehensive.
• Communicate financial results and concepts effectively across all levels of the organisation, promoting financial awareness and responsibility.
• Run finance/cashbook/daily accounts for a small business in the group in its entirety
• Support the MD on forecasting builds and materials for an overseas factory, along with sales analysis on trends by SKU
• Engage in strategic projects and initiatives, providing financial expertise and analysis to support business development and growth ambitions.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with relevant experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, capable of translating complex financial information into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders across all business levels.
• Proficiency in adopting and implementing modern cloud-based productivity and note-taking applications, coupled with an improvement mindset geared towards leveraging AI tools for business efficiency and innovation.
• Preference for experience with IFS and PowerBI, but not essential
• Experience in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting is essential.
• Knowledge of the freight forwarding and/or manufacturing sector is preferred.
• In-depth understanding of inventory management principles and practices.
• Proven record of accomplishment of promoting a culture of cost efficiency, profitability enhancement, and strong financial controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with efficiency.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

What's on Offer:

• £50,000 - £55,000 with 20% bonus based on EBITDA
• Opportunities for professional growth, development and contribution towards an exciting business.

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.

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Location: Remote and monthly visits to regional sites

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

You want to be the go to commercial point of contact for your region, forefront decisions that make a real business impact and foster real long term relationships with executive level stakeholders.

This is your opportunity to join a brand new commercial team in a brand new role.

Responsibilities:

• Site Performance Management: Monitor sites performance against budgets and prior years, and analyse key drivers in variances. Work with sites to reduce and manage spending while driving improvements.
• Financial Controls: Take ownership of sites month-end financial controls, including responsibility for sites month-end postings, accruals, and prepayments. Reconcile clinic bank accounts and provide accurate and timely finance information for the monthly business performance pack.
• Business Planning: Support business planning by providing essential financial analysis to assist with the budgeting process. Develop strong relationships with Site Directors and operations through regular face-to-face meetings.
• Central Services Financial Oversight: Monitor central performance against budgets and prior years, understanding key drivers in variances. Provide finance support to central teams to reduce and manage spending while driving improvements.
• Cost Allocation: Manage the process of recharging central costs to sites within the Group. Contribute to ad hoc financial projects as required as part of the overall finance function.

Requirements:

• You will be either CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or part qualified (final level)
• You have strong financial modelling and Excel skills and have experience of using a variety of different finance systems. You'll be highly IT literate and comfortable operating and learning new systems. You will have excellent attention to detail, be able to manage your own workload effectively with good organisational skills.
• You're a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills. You're looking to join a well-established, supportive team who make it a great place to work.

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.

Do you already have some HR experience?

Do you want to work for an organisation who really value and invest in their people?

If you said 'yes' to both, then do please read on!

We are currently working with a financial services business who are on the lookout for their next HR Administrator. The working pattern in play is a hybrid model, working 2-3 days a week from their offices in Nottingham - the rest from home.

You will be working closely and reporting to the HR Advisor - your partner in crime! No day will be the same… Alongside completing all of the wicked HR 'business as usual' activities, they are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with stakeholders, has excellent writing skills and is eager to support on HR data reporting.

This is a temp position with the potential to go permanent, and is paying up to £27,000p.a. with awesome benefits!

If this sounds like you, and you would like to learn more, do apply today!

To be successful with your application you will need -

• Commercial HR experience
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Happy with infrequent and ad hoc travel to second site

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 | £40,000 - £50,000 | Beeston |

Are you a current Management Accountant looking for a step up into a role with more responsibility and

Macildowie Finance are supporting a luxury clothing retailer in their search for a Management Accountant to support recent business growth into new regions and markets. You will report directly to the Financial Controller and will not only play a pivotal part in the monthly Management Accounts, but you will also be involved in various Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) tasks to support stakeholders and improve business reporting. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth of the company, bringing your expertise to a brand that prides itself on quality and innovation.

What is the job?

• Manage and prepare group management accounts for review by the Financial Controller.
• Handle intercompany transactions and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Execute monthly balance sheet reconciliations for each entity, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Manage daily banking operations and perform cash reconciliations in a diverse currency setting.
• Complete VAT, EC Sales List, and Intrastat returns
• Assist in weekly cash flow reporting and analysis alongside the Financial Controller.
• Be responsible for the accurate preparation of the weekly payroll.
• Utilise a strong understanding of IFRS 16 for the calculation and recording of lease agreements.
• Operate and manage the NetSuite ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance.
• Oversee the resolution of daily issues in NetSuite, including system reconciliations and error fixing.
• Develop and maintain reports, searches, and dashboards within NetSuite.
• Lead audit preparations and act as the primary contact for audit-related inquiries.
• Support the creation of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and their respective presentations.
• Analyse sales data to highlight trends and compile weekly trading reports with detailed insights.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of company expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Spearhead the development and automation of business reports and KPI monitoring tools.
• Provide reporting assistance and improvements to various business units.
• Undertake ad-hoc reporting and analytical projects as required.

Who you are?

• A Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc.) or finalist
• 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Experienced with Finance/ERP systems and strong financial analysis skills.
• Retail sector experience advantageous
• Confident communicator, able to build rapport across the business and present financial information clearly.
• A detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure, demonstrates excellent time management, and is passionate about problem solving and innovation.

Package?

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 Days Annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid Working

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.