Finance Manager Stockport Onsite 50,000 - 60,000 + benefits + 25 holidays Retail/E-commerce The Company This is a global retail business specialising in apparel, footwear and accessories, partnering with some of the most recognised brands across sport and fashion. With a strong e-commerce platform and international reach, the business operates across both UK and US entities and continues to scale within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Role Take full ownership of the finance function across UK and US entities Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all areas Provide commercial insight on sales, margins, pricing and promotions to support decision making Own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the business Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance Oversee and...

Finance Manager Stockport Onsite 50,000 - 60,000 + benefits + 25 holidays Retail/E-commerce The Company This is a global retail business specialising in apparel, footwear and accessories, partnering with some of the most recognised brands across sport and fashion. With a strong e-commerce platform and international reach, the business operates across both UK and US entities and continues to scale within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Role Take full ownership of the finance function across UK and US entities Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all areas Provide commercial insight on sales, margins, pricing and promotions to support decision making Own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the business Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital performance Oversee and...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: 600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable...

This established business in Manchester City Centre is looking for a Part Time Assistant Finance Manager. Circa 20 hours a week. 4 hours a day. (Hybrid, 3 days in the office, 2 days at home) Outline Job Description: Assistant Finance Manager To provide support to the Finance Manager providing a bridge between the Assistant Management Accountant and the Finance Manager. Also working with the Finance Team to support colleagues to improve their understanding of the numbers to help them plan, budget and operate more effectively. As part of a small team, you will be comfortable with some hands-on, administration type duties as well as working regularly with colleagues to help develop their understanding of finance and how it impacts their role and functions. The successful candidate will work with the Finance Manager to identify and implement improvements in processes, reporting, and controls where possible. Management / Supervision: No direct reports Areas of...

R&D Tax Analyst Salford Quays Paying up to £60,000 4 days home working / 1 day office A growing and well-established specialist tax advisory firm is seeking a R&D Tax Analyst to join its expanding team. This role reports directly to the Head of Compliance and focuses on managing UK R&D Tax Relief compliance checks and HMRC correspondence, ensuring claims remain robust, defensible, and fully compliant with current legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong experience in defending R&D tax claims who enjoys working autonomously while collaborating with technical and financial specialists. The Role As R&D Tax Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and defence of UK R&D Tax Relief claims. You will manage HMRC compliance enquiries from start to finish, working closely with internal analysts and technical teams to ensure claims are accurate, well-documented and compliant. Key responsibilities include:...

We're partnering with a PE-backed services business in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, to recruit a technically strong Group Financial Controller. Working closely with the Group FD, this role will lead group financial reporting, statutory compliance, and core finance operations within this complex, multi-entity environment. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week at the head office in Rochdale. Key responsibilities will include: Lead the group month-end close and deliver accurate consolidated results. Oversee statutory accounts and maintain robust balance sheet controls. Manage external audit and tax relationships, ensuring smooth delivery of all compliance requirements. Provide insight on working capital and group financial performance. Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation. Candidate profile required: ACA-qualified accountant with Big Four training and strong technical accounting skills. Experience in a multi-entity or...

Management Accountant Stockport Onsite 45,000 - 55,000 + benefits + 25 days holidays Retail/E-commerce The Company This is a premium global retail business specialising in apparel, footwear and accessories, partnering with some of the most recognised brands across sport and fashion. With a strong e-commerce presence and an international customer base, the business operates across both UK and US entities and continues to grow within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Role Own the preparation of monthly management accounts across UK and US entities Produce P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting with detailed variance analysis Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments Deliver commercial analysis on sales, margins, pricing and promotions Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with department heads Manage cash flow forecasting and financial performance tracking Oversee transactional finance, including...

Management Accountant Stockport Onsite 45,000 - 55,000 + benefits + 25 days holidays Retail/E-commerce The Company This is a premium global retail business specialising in apparel, footwear and accessories, partnering with some of the most recognised brands across sport and fashion. With a strong e-commerce presence and an international customer base, the business operates across both UK and US entities and continues to grow within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Role Own the preparation of monthly management accounts across UK and US entities Produce P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting with detailed variance analysis Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments Deliver commercial analysis on sales, margins, pricing and promotions Support budgeting and forecasting, working closely with department heads Manage cash flow forecasting and financial performance tracking Oversee transactional finance, including...

Interim Group Financial Controller Circa 9 Months 650/ 850 per day, outside of IR35 Manchester I have an immediate requirement for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to join a circa 250MN turnover business. This is a critical role within the finance function, requiring a hands-on and technically strong finance leader who can bring structure, clarity, and control. Key Responsibilities: Lead the group through the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors Oversee and review statutory accounts across the group structure Manage and support a small, capable finance team, ensuring high performance and delivery Navigate a complex intercompany structure, ensuring accuracy and transparency Strengthen financial controls and processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment Candidate Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Having worked as a GFC is a business of 200MN turnover+ Strong...

Finance Assistant A fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong Excel, financial reporting and analytical skills to support management accounts, stock reporting and cost analysis within a busy manufacturing finance team. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, Management Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Costing Analyst, Stock Accountant, Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Receivable Assistant, Sales Ledger Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant This role is known internally as Assistant to Financial Controller   SALARY: £27,500 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hyde, Greater Manchester JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, 9.00am - 17.00pm Monday - Friday (60 minutes unpaid lunch break)   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a...