This is a broad and varied role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the smooth, effective and professional running of the office. You’ll play a key part in supporting the Practice Manager and Directors, while also being a welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors and external stakeholders.

From managing office operations, HR and finance administration through to supporting quality and compliance, facilities, suppliers and internal projects, this role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and is confident managing multiple priorities.

You’ll become an integral part of the team, helping to maintain a high-quality working environment and ensuring the organisation continues to operate efficiently, professionally and in line with its high standards.

This is a permanent, fulltime, office-based role working from 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday

THE ROLE

As Office Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Maintaining and improving office systems, policies and procedures
• Supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and compliance
• Managing finance administration, including invoices, payments, VAT returns and Sage One records
• Supporting HR administration, including contracts, recruitment, inductions, holidays and staff benefits
• Coordinating suppliers, utilities, insurance and office facilities
• Overseeing office maintenance and ad-hoc projects
• Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and external stakeholders
• Managing telephone calls, post, deliveries, emails and general correspondence
• Coordinating meetings and maintaining office records and filing systems
• Managing office supplies and ensuring the workplace remains well organised
• Supporting website, social media and marketing activity
• Liaising with outsourced IT support

THE PERSON

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident, with previous experience in an office management role.

You’ll ideally have:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information
• A professional and welcoming manner with clients and visitors
• The ability to work independently while being a strong team player
• The confidence to use initiative and make decisions, while knowing when to escalate
• Good IT skills, ideally including Microsoft Office and Sage One
• Experience of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 would be advantageous

THE BENEFITS

• A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
• A modern and welcoming central Liverpool office environment
• 23 days holiday + the bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• The opportunity to diversify into other areas of the business
• Exposure to a broad range of business operations, including HR, finance, compliance and facilities.
• A central Liverpool location making it easily accessible for public transport links
• Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle storage

If you’re an experienced Office Manager who thrives on variety, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly and enjoys being at the heart of a business, please apply today.

* Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, either now or in the future.

We are supporting an international charity to recruit an Interim Assistant Accountant for its Central Finance team in Manchester to cover a 9 month Maternity Contract. This broad role covers month-end reporting, payroll, ledgers, banking and audit support. It would suit someone with strong bookkeeping knowledge who can investigate variances, manage deadlines and work confidently with colleagues and external contacts.

Key responsibilities

• Support month-end close, balance-sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
• Prepare management accounts and finance reports.
• Complete VAT returns and reconcile control accounts.
• Review and reconcile UK payroll including journals.
• Process invoices, payments and aged debtor/creditor reports.
• Reconcile bank, supplier, customer, expenses and corporate card transactions.
• Support statutory accounts, grant audits and external audits.
• Respond to finance queries and contribute to process improvements.

What you will need

• Experience producing and analysing financial information.
• Sound double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• AAT Level 3–4 or equivalent practical experience.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines and work independently or within a team.
• Clear communication skills

Experience within a charity would be advantageous but not essential..

What you’ll be doing

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, business planning and management reporting for Development and other designated teams.
• Work with budget holders to understand performance, explain variances and improve value for money.
• Review development cash flows and appraisals, support contractor due diligence and maintain fixed asset and grant records.
• Monitor daily and monthly cash flow, loan covenants and regulatory metrics, including quarterly lender and regulatory returns.
• Support month-end and year-end close, financial statements, audits and external reporting.
• Build financial models and provide constructive challenge to support confident, well-informed decisions.
• Contribute to finance systems development, process improvement and wider projects across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent, with relevant finance experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and analytical skills.
• The confidence to business partner effectively and explain finance to non-finance colleagues.
• A high level of Excel and financial systems capability.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of development finance, treasury, cash flow, regulatory returns or the housing sector would be an advantage.

Why join?

You’ll join a friendly, values-led housing organisation at an exciting point in its development programme, helping deliver more homes for the local area. This is a visible role with genuine scope to influence decisions and improve financial performance.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days.
• Excellent employer pension contribution and life assurance.
• Hybrid working, a birthday day off, paid volunteering leave and ongoing learning and development.
• Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing benefits, discounts and free onsite parking.

Our client is a large prestigious client based in Liverpool and we are looking to recruit to the role of Finance Manager which will manage the day to day finance work for strategic projects and the day to day accounts for the subsidiaries. The role will be varied and work across multiple stakeholders ensuring services are delivered to high standards.  

• Produce accurate, timely and insightful financial models and reports to senior leadership highlighting performance, risks, and opportunities. 
• Design and implement new finance processes required for strategic projects and support the successful transition into BAU. 
• Complete finance processes and controls for the subsidiary accounts, intercompany and consolidation adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting and budget monitoring.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for all subsidiaries along with strategic project budgets.  Monitor financial performance and help to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Complete subsidiary financial statements and act as the key contact for related internal and external audits with responsibility for preparing audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and ensuring timely resolution of findings. 
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimisation and continuous improvement of systems, services, and processes.

It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant with proven experience of developing business plans coupled with strong financial modelling skills. A strong communicator you will be able to build internal relationships across the organisation and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Benefits :

• 30 days holiday + shut down at Christmas + statutory days
• Very hybrid
• Defined salary pension

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced In-House Tax Manager to join a private equity-backed UK business operating across multiple European territories during a period of continued international growth and transformation. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this highly visible in-house role will take ownership of international tax compliance,VAT and indirect taxes across Europe, while also supporting wider corporate tax matters. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in supporting acquisitions, cross-border expansion and future exit readiness, partnering closely with stakeholders across the business and external advisers internationally.

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely tax returns, including VAT, corporation tax, DTTP, and other statutory filings across the UK and international groups.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements across different regions.
• Support tax planning activities to identify efficiencies while maintaining compliance.
• Liaise with external advisors, tax authorities, and company secretaries as required.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on business operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to tax and treasury.
• Reconcile tax and treasury balance sheet accounts and prepare management reports on cash position, tax exposure, and treasury performance.
• Contribute to improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Work closely with private equity stakeholders, supporting M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial reporting.

Ideally you will be a fully qualified tax professional and be a proactive, pragmatic self-starter with excellent communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across functions and with external parties. 

Joining this forward-looking business offers the chance to shape the financial and tax strategy of a pioneering European tech company. You will work closely with an experienced leadership team and private equity investors, gaining unique insight into rapid scale-up, international expansion, and potential exit strategies.

Portus Supported Housing is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (BeST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing. Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation. Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus Supported Housing manages 2,400 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living.

As Portus Supported Housing looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time – helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus Supported Housing continues to provide safe, stable homes where people can live with confidence, dignity and independence.

We are seeking to recruit to the position of Assistant Management Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and reconciliations for repairs, maintenance and Asset Management costs.
• Reconcile funder income and expenditure, providing regular variance analysis and commentary.
• Liaise with budget holders and departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage landlord rent, insurance payments, rent increases, accruals and prepayments.
• Support lease accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting.
• Produce monthly management accounts and variance commentary.
• Complete bank and treasury reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support statutory accounts, year-end audit and rent ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, process documentation and reporting.
• Support the wider Finance team with queries and ad hoc tasks.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, KPIs and training requirements.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated and confident working on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference. More important than qualifications is your mindset – we want someone who will take ownership, spot opportunities for improvement and bring ideas that will enhance and develop the role over time.

Benefits:

• Up to £43,000
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave + BH

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is the retained partner for this recruitment. Please reach out to Alison Atkinson on 07801374238 / alisonatkinson@basrecruitment.com

This is an office-based role, working 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of the finance function. Responsible for managing a broad range of transactional finance activities, including accounts payable, subcontractor payments, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, statutory submissions, and sales ledger processing. This is a varied and hands-on position that requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the accounts payable function, including processing supplier invoices, resolving queries, reconciling supplier statements, and administering subcontractor payments.
• Maintaining accurate supplier and subcontractor records, ensuring correct payment terms and banking information are recorded.
• Supporting daily banking activities, including bank reconciliations, cashflow reporting, and payment processing.
• Processing monthly payroll and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns and payments, including VAT, PAYE, CIS, and pension contributions, in line with deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Managing the sales ledger activities, processing approved sales certificates and maintaining accurate customer invoicing records.
• Providing general finance administration support to the Group Financial Controller and wider business.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.

THE PERSON

Essential skills & Experience:

• Experience in accounts payable, finance administration, or bookkeeping
• Proficient in Xero or similar accounting software
• Skilled in invoice processing, statement reconciliations, and payment management
• Knowledge of payroll and statutory submissions (VAT, PAYE, CIS, Pensions)
• Highly accurate with strong deadline management
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential financial information
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work efficiently and maintain compliance with financial processes and deadlines

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in construction or specialist subcontracting sectors
• Familiarity with Construction Manager or similar construction software
• Knowledge of CIS regulations and CIS return processing
• AAT qualified (part or full) or equivalent
• Experience with accounts receivable and sales ledger processing

THE BENEFITS

• 3pm finish most Friday’s
• 25 days holiday + the bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Bright HR Wellness Programme and Advise Line

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work here in the UK, who do not require sponsorship.

This is a newly created role, introduced as a result of the organisation's continued growth and expansion. Supporting a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring managers receive expert HR guidance and employee relations support across a diverse range of services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional with a strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations and employment law who is looking to make a genuine impact within a regulated care environment.

Working within a Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated environment, you will help ensure people management practices support safe, effective, and high-quality care by providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, safeguarding responsibilities, and regulatory compliance.

If you have experience within health and social care, understand the importance of safeguarding and enjoy coaching managers through challenging employee relations cases, we would love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

Reporting into the HR Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and interesting employee relations caseload, providing practical advice and guidance to managers supporting approximately 1,000 employees across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining the employee investigations database, ensuring accurate records and effective case tracking
• Coaching and supporting operational managers throughout employee relations processes
• Scheduling, supporting, and attending fact-finding meetings
• Preparing investigation reports where required, presenting clear findings and recommendations
• Reviewing completed investigations to ensure legal compliance and preparing risk assessments to support senior management decision-making
• Delivering training and coaching to managers on employee relations processes and best practice
• Monitoring investigation timescales to ensure cases are progressed and concluded promptly
• Advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, and other employee relations matters
• Supporting the ongoing development of HR policies, procedures, and best practice

THE PERSON

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant HR experience within the health and social care sector, ideally within a Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulated organisation
• A sound understanding of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards, safeguarding legislation, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the legislative framework governing regulated care services
• An understanding of how effective employee relations, robust investigations and sound HR practices contribute to regulatory compliance, safe services, and positive inspection outcomes
• A driving licence is essential as you will travel to other sites in the Northwest
• A sound understanding of Safeguarding legislation, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the legislative framework governing regulated care services
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations cases and workplace investigations
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence managers at all levels
• Excellent report writing, analytical and organisational skills
• The ability to identify organisational risk and provide balanced, commercially sound recommendations
• A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience). CIPD Level 7 would be advantageous

BENEFITS

Our client recognises the importance of investing in their people and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays, increasing with service, plus the option to buy additional leave
• Annual salary reviews and enhanced pay for Bank Holidays and qualifying shifts
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support, including GP access
• Ongoing professional development, including apprenticeships, leadership programmes and structured training
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee recognition events, awards, and celebration days
• Free parking

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation at a pivotal stage in its journey. As this is a newly created role, you will have the opportunity to shape the position, influence employee relations best practice and support managers across services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Your work will play an important role in promoting safe, compliant, and high-quality care for the people the organisation supports while contributing to the continued success of a workforce of around 1,000 employees.

If you are an experienced HR professional with a passion for employee relations and a background in health and social care, we would love to hear from you

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, either now or in the future.

Portus Supported Housing is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (BeST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing. Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation. Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus Supported Housing manages 2,400 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living.

As Portus Supported Housing looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time – helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus Supported Housing continues to provide safe, stable homes where people can live with confidence, dignity and independence.

We are seeking to recruit to the position of Senior Purchase Ledger Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small team
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes and supplier payments in line with Financial Regulations.
• Ensure expenditure is correctly coded and resolve invoice or supplier queries.
• Monitor the Finance mailbox and obtain relevant invoice approvals.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and support month-end accruals.
• Review payment runs and process direct debits, expenses, credit/debit cards and petty cash.
• Maintain and verify supplier details within the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Ensure VAT recovery procedures are followed where applicable.
• Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and process authorised payments.
• Manage and support Purchase Ledger Officers, including performance, training and development.
• Reconcile purchase ledger balances and investigate outstanding items.
• Support budgeting, year-end audit, statutory accounts and wider Finance team activities.
• Maintain accurate records, process documentation and compliance with policies, training and KPIs.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated and confident working on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference. More important than qualifications is your mindset – we want someone who will take ownership, spot opportunities for improvement and bring ideas that will enhance and develop the role over time.

Benefits:

• to £33,000
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (+Bank holidays) increasing by 1 days per completed year of service to 30 days

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is the retained partner for this recruitment. Please reach out to Tracy Topping-Smythe on 07814 765503 / email tracy@basrecruitment.com

Portus Supported Housing is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (BeST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing. Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation. Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus Supported Housing manages 2,400 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living.

As Portus Supported Housing looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time – helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus Supported Housing continues to provide safe, stable homes where people can live with confidence, dignity and independence.

We are seeking to recruit to the position of Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Download and process bank transactions, allocating rent, Housing Benefit and utility receipts accurately.
• Post tenant receipts, refunds and adjustments, investigating any unidentified or unclear payments.
• Process Housing Benefit remittances and monitor the HB mailbox, actioning queries as required.
• Support Income Officers with arrears management, including invoicing tenant shortfalls.
• Run weekly rent debit processes and upload transactions to the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Process receipts and payments accurately, using the correct nominal codes and departments.
• Maintain utility billing and consumption records, including VAT declarations, meter readings and billing queries.
• Provide support across Purchase Ledger, Income and the wider Finance team as required.
• Maintain accurate records, follow organisational procedures and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated and confident working on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference. More important than qualifications is your mindset – we want someone who will take ownership, spot opportunities for improvement and bring ideas that will enhance and develop the role over time.

Benefits:

• £27,900
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (+Bank holidays) increasing by 1 days per completed year of service to 30 days

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is the retained partner for this recruitment. Please reach out to Tracy Topping-Smythe on 07814765503 / tracy@basrecruitment.com

Portus Supported Housing is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (BeST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing. Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation. Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus Supported Housing manages 2,400 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living.

As Portus Supported Housing looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time – helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus Supported Housing continues to provide safe, stable homes where people can live with confidence, dignity and independence.

Working for Portus Property Management (Portus’s inhouse maintenance company), we are looking to recruit to the role of Senior Finance Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credit notes accurately and in line with financial procedures.
• Ensure expenditure is correctly coded and approved, resolving queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain and reconcile Purchase and Sales Ledgers, investigating outstanding balances.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and prepare regular payment runs.
• Post bank transactions accurately onto the Financial Management System (FMS).
• Maintain and verify supplier details and process authorised expenses.
• Review DLO timesheets and consolidate subcontractor information for recharge invoicing.
• Monitor the Finance mailbox and respond to supplier and internal queries.
• Support budgeting, year-end audit and statutory accounts reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records, process notes and compliance with Finance KPIs.
• Support the wider Finance team with reporting and ad hoc duties as required.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated and confident working on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference. More important than qualifications is your mindset – we want someone who will take ownership, spot opportunities for improvement and bring ideas that will enhance and develop the role over time.

Benefits:

• To £33,000
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (+Bank holidays) increasing by 1 days per completed year of service to 30 days

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is the retained partner for this recruitment. Please reach out to Tracy Topping-Smythe on 07814765503 / tracy@basrecruitment.com

• Leading the Finance and Procurement Teams.
• Producing and presenting monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and statutory accounts.
• Managing external audit processes.
• Ensuring compliance with financial, tax, VAT and procurement regulations.
• Supporting major strategic projects and financial reviews.
• Building effective relationships with budget holders and key external College stakeholders.
• Deputising for the Deputy Chief Executive/CFO when required.

What We're Looking For
We are looking for a confident and collaborative finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills.

You Will Be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA), or able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience within a further education environment.
• Experienced in financial planning, management accounting, statutory reporting and financial forecasting.
• A skilled leader with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Commercially aware with the ability to influence decision-making at senior level.
• Committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and excellence.
• A person of integrity who inspires confidence and builds strong professional relationships.

Experience within Further Education or a similar publicly funded environment would be advantageous.

The Benefits

• Salary circa £70,000 p.a.
• 42 Days holiday plus statutory
• The opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the College.
• Membership of an ambitious and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit)
•  A comprehensive package of staff benefits and wellbeing support.

Please note - this appointment will include an enhanced DBS check.
 

Our client is a large and highly acclaimed organisation based in Preston and we are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a 6 month FTC to support in the preparation and production of the financial statements and the audit.  

Duties and responsibilities :

• Prepare statutory financial statements, supporting working papers and audit information.
• Review draft accounts, disclosures and supporting narratives as required.
• Provide guidance and training to the finance team on year-end statutory and regulatory requirements, including IFRS.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other tax-related work, liaising with external tax specialists.
• Work with tax advisers on the development and implementation of the VAT special method, providing reports and reviewing information.
• Provide ERP reports and supporting information for the calculation of Corporation Tax provisions.
• Assist with Corporation Tax queries and the preparation of Gift Aid calculations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are appropriately supported and evidenced.
• Support new initiatives, including partner due diligence and Tax Risk Assessments.
• Contribute to improvements that enhance the student experience.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

It is essential you are a fully qualified accountant with experience of working with auditors, producing financial statements and assisting with year end. It is essential you can build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally and be able to work on your own initiative.

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday
• Christmas shut down
• Defined pension
• Flexible working  

This is an office-based role, working 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Bookkeeper plays a key role in the day-to-day operation of the finance function. Responsible for managing a broad range of transactional finance activities, including accounts payable, subcontractor payments, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, statutory submissions, and sales ledger processing. This is a varied and hands-on position that requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the accounts payable function, including processing supplier invoices, resolving queries, reconciling supplier statements, and administering subcontractor payments.
• Maintaining accurate supplier and subcontractor records, ensuring correct payment terms and banking information are recorded.
• Supporting daily banking activities, including bank reconciliations, cashflow reporting, and payment processing.
• Processing monthly payroll and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns and payments, including VAT, PAYE, CIS, and pension contributions, in line with deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Managing the sales ledger activities, processing approved sales certificates and maintaining accurate customer invoicing records.
• Providing general finance administration support to the Group Financial Controller and wider business.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.

THE PERSON

Essential skills & Experience:

• Experience in bookkeeping is essential
• Proficient in Xero or similar accounting software
• Skilled in invoice processing, statement reconciliations, and payment management
• Knowledge of payroll and statutory submissions (VAT, PAYE, CIS, Pensions)
• Highly accurate with strong deadline management
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential financial information
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work efficiently and maintain compliance with financial processes and deadlines

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in construction or specialist subcontracting sectors
• Familiarity with Construction Manager or similar construction software
• Knowledge of CIS regulations and CIS return processing
• AAT qualified (part or full) or equivalent

THE BENEFITS

• 3pm finish most Friday’s
• 25 days holiday + the bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Bright HR Wellness Programme and Advise Line

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work here in the UK, who do not require sponsorship.

Some Financial Controller roles operate at arm’s length from the detail. This is not one of them. 

Future Directions CIC is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who can keep the organisation’s core accounting and payroll cycles running reliably while helping to modernise its systems, develop its people and improve the financial insight available to managers.

This is an opportunity to make a visible difference within a values-led organisation that supports people with learning disabilities. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and lead the finance and payroll teams through an important period of development and change.

The Opportunity

The role has three immediate priorities:

• Taking ownership of month end and ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled management accounts.
• Leading the finance and payroll contribution to the implementation of Sona, Future Directions’ new workforce management and payroll system.
• Continuing to nurture and develop a committed but relatively junior finance and payroll team.

You will also:

• Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate the statutory audit.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, credit control, Cash and Bank, and payroll.
• Improve management information and provide clearer insight into the performance of individual services and contracts.
• Work with operational managers, HR and business development colleagues on staffing costs, forecasts, contract uplifts, deferred income, costing and service-level analysis.
• Strengthen financial procedures, system controls and business continuity.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and simplify how the finance team works.
• Help shape the future finance systems roadmap, including the organisation’s longer-term move away from Sage 50.
• Coach, delegate to and develop colleagues, creating a stronger and more resilient team.

About You

You will be a rounded finance professional who combines technical credibility with a willingness to roll up your sleeves. 

You are likely to bring:

• End-to-end ownership of month end and management accounts within an SME, charity, social enterprise or similarly operational organisation.
• Experience of implementing or significantly improving a finance, payroll, workforce or other business-critical system.
• financial information into useful operational and contract insight.
• Strong Excel, financial systems and data-handling skills.
• A calm, resilient and organised approach to competing deadlines.
• A fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant would be preferred

You will need an inclusive approach towards people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex support needs and a genuine commitment to the mission, values and strategic direction of Future Directions CIC.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000-£65,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• NEST workplace pension.
• A visible and influential role working closely with the Director of Finance.
• The opportunity to lead a major workforce management and payroll transformation.
• A broad remit spanning financial control, payroll, systems, people development and business insight.
• Scope to develop your contribution as the organisation and finance function continue to evolve.

The position is based just off the M60 Junction at Chadderton and is an office-based role. 

If you are looking for a role where you can combine hands-on financial control with meaningful systems change and people development, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Bayman Atkinson Smythe for a confidential conversation.

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Bayman Atkinson Smythe on a retained basis. We respectfully request that any third-party approaches or candidate submissions are directed to us. Unsolicited CVs sent directly to the client will not be accepted and will be forwarded to our retained consultant Claire Bayman.