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Management Accountant - 12-Month FTC - 40,000pa Location: Banbury (on-site) Contract: Fixed Term (1 year) Salary: 40,000 per annum Morgan McKinley are proud to be representing an exciting business in Banbury to source a Management Accountant to join their diverse and growing Finance Team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and deliver insightful management reporting in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills are essential - you'll need to be confident working with complex spreadsheets, analysing data, and enhancing existing reports to support business decisions. Key responsibilities: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts Deliver weekly KPI reporting and financial analysis Manage accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations Oversee project accounting and cost control Maintain and improve accounts payable processes and supplier payments Submit VAT returns and manage bank and credit card reconciliations Support operational teams with finance queries and reporting Drive continuous improvement across financial systems and processes What we're looking for: 3+ years' experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role Excellent Excel skills - able to build and improve reports High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills Sage 200 and SME experience preferred Proactive, self-motivated, and confident meeting deadlines This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a well-established and forward-thinking business.

Job Title: Administrator (2 x Roles Available) Location: Northampton (Office-based, 5 days per week) Contract Type: Temporary (Until Mid-September) Start Dates: Role 1: Week commencing 21st July 2025 Role 2: Week commencing 4th August 2025 Overview: We are currently seeking two experienced Administrators to join a busy team in Northampton on a full-time, office-based basis. These are temporary roles running until mid-September, ideal for candidates who are immediately available and confident in handling a variety of administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities: Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider team Updating and maintaining accurate records and documentation Handling data entry with high attention to detail Supporting with general office duties as required Requirements: Strong working knowledge of Excel and other IT systems Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proactive, professional, and reliable approach What's on Offer: Immediate start available Full-time hours, Monday to Friday Friendly and supportive team environment On-site role in Northampton To Apply: If you're available to start on either on 21 st July or 4th August and meet the above criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us for more information.

Job Opportunity: Credit Controller (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) An opportunity has arisen within our Credit Control department for a Credit Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This role plays a key part in maintaining an efficient credit process and fostering strong relationships with both new and existing customers. The position supports the company's core business objectives, including financial performance, customer service, teamwork, and leadership. Key Responsibilities: Open and assess new customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness in their management. Manage a diverse ledger with effective cash collection strategies. Prepare internal reports, including debtor days, query analysis, and cash flow updates. Calculate and review bad debt provisions. Work to reduce overdue debtor balances. Support sales decision-making, including deferred payment plans, advance payments, and credit line facilities. Act as a key contact for managers and senior leadership regarding credit account management and queries. Establish, review, and amend credit lines both internally and with customers. Communicate directly with customers through various channels, recognising when face-to-face meetings are necessary to strengthen relationships. Lead the collection process for overdue payments, including small claims or legal action where appropriate. Represent the company professionally when engaging with customers. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in credit control. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. Ability to work effectively with customers in a high-pressure environment. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. What We Offer: The opportunity to work with a well-established company in the industry. A secure and progressive work environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Training and personal development opportunities. If this opportunity interests you, we look forward to receiving your application About Us We are a well-established company operating across the UK and Ireland, specialising in sales and servicing within our sector.

Management Accountant - Part-Qualified Milton Keynes 40,000 - 45,000 Manufacturing / Engineering Full-time, On-site A well-established and growing manufacturing business in Milton Keynes is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to support the Finance Manager with the smooth running of month-end processes, reporting, and financial planning. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working hands-on in a fast-paced, product-focused environment, with visibility across operations and an opportunity to build on their commercial finance experience. What You'll Be Doing: Own the month-end process: journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations Produce accurate monthly management accounts Assist in preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis Support cost centre reporting and analysis Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate reporting and financial understanding Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis Contribute to ongoing improvements in reporting, systems, and controls What We're Looking For: Part-qualified or finalist (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, or product-based environment Strong understanding of management accounting principles Confident using Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables as a minimum) Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines What's on Offer: Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 depending on experience Opportunity to join a growing business with long-term prospects Fully on-site role in a collaborative and hands-on team environment Exposure to commercial and operational finance Interested? Whether you're ready to apply or just want a quick, confidential chat to learn more, reach out today, send your CV, we'd love to hear from you.

Interim FP&A Manager - Tech Business - Milton Keynes We're working with a fast-paced, innovative tech business based in Milton Keynes, currently seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to support their finance team through a period of transition and growth. Location: Milton Keynes (on-site) Contract: Interim (3-6 months) Start: ASAP Rate: Competitive Key Responsibilities: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles Provide strategic financial insights and business partnering across departments Prepare high-quality financial models and analysis to support decision-making Track business performance against targets and deliver actionable insights Assist with month-end and quarter-end reporting processes Support the development of internal reporting tools and dashboards About You: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Proven experience in FP&A within a dynamic, fast-moving business environment Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Available at short notice and able to commit to an interim contract Based locally to Milton Keynes and able to commute on-site as required

Finance Business Partner Luton, Bedfordshire 55,000.00 - 60,000.00 plus bonus and excellent benefits Morgan McKinley is delighted to be supporting a growing pharmaceuticals business to recruit a technically trained accountant who has a passion for commercial finance. About the Role Due to organic growth, they are keen to recruit an articulate and composed accountant who can steer a leadership committee on improving financial performance and reducing risk. Role Responsibilities for the Finance Business Partner will include: Provide analysis and insight into the business performance, identify areas of improvement and drive profitability. Work in partnership with the operations and commercial teams to control stock and assets. Build in depth knowledge of cost and revenue drivers and their impact on financial performance. Continually develop and improve the visibility of data. Profile It is essential the candidate is a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Strong communication skills - able to push back AND able to support stakeholders. High degree of commercial acumen. Strong Excel knowledge. Able to work within tight deadlines Results orientated, with a desire to succeed. The Company Based in Bedfordshire, this European business has seen strong growth over a prolonged period. At the forefront of innovation in their sector, they are set across multiple sites in the UK with an established finance function. The leadership team is known for developing talent and subsequently offer fantastic career development. Salary & Benefits The role of Finance Business Partner has a range of 55,000 - 60,000 (dependent on experience), plus excellent benefits.

Exciting Opportunity: Finance Manager Are you an experienced finance professional ready to make your mark in a thriving, entrepreneurial environment? Our client is a family-run, fast-growing group who is expanding its reach within construction, real estate, and retail. To aid their growth they need a visionary Finance Manager to drive financial success! About Our Client They are a growing business within the construction industry, consistently winning new contracts and outperforming the competition. With a diversified business model and a turnover of circa 10m, their entrepreneurial spirit and family values set them apart. Join them at Heed Offices on Gladstone Road, Industrial Estate in Northampton and be a part of their exciting journey! The Role As the Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy. Your responsibilities will include: P&L Ownership: Oversee multiple profit and loss statements, ensuring financial excellence across all business lines. Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare and review management accounts. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process and deliver accurate forecasts. Cash Management: Manage banking relationships and cash positions, keeping finances on track. Investment Appraisals: Conduct insightful investment analyses to support growth strategies. Regulatory Compliance: Handle CIS and VAT returns with precision. Payroll & Administration: Manage weekly payroll and supervise two finance administrators, ensuring efficiency in all processes. What they are looking For Seeking a candidate with: Proven Experience: A track record of successfully managing a busy finance function. Systems Savvy: Strong skills in financial systems; experience with XERO is advantageous. Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to work with a drive for excellence. Leadership Skills: Confident management abilities to inspire and lead your team. Effective Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to confidently interact with all stakeholders. What's On Offer Competitive Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Career Growth: Take on a role where your expertise directly influence the growth of the business. Ready to Take the Leap? If you're ready to drive a finance function forward in an entrepreneurial setting, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a key player in the journey to success.

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is partnering with a Hospitality business based in Northamptonshire to recruit a permanent Payroll Administrator. Role Overview In this newly established role, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee the company's monthly payroll process. Key Responsibilities: Process monthly payroll for staff Manage starters, leavers, and employee changes Prepare payroll reports and journals Handle year-end submissions Administer employee rewards and benefits Ideal Candidate Profile: Previous payroll administration experience Experience with Sage 50 (desirable) Intermediate Excel skills Strong attention to detail Process-driven with a focus on accuracy Salary & Benefits: Up to 32,000 per annum

Commercial Finance Manager Milton Keynes 55,000 - 65,000 plus bonus & excellent benefits Morgan McKinley is proud to be working in partnership with an established and highly dynamic business to recruit a commercial minded Accountant who can business partner senior stakeholder, director and the CFO growing a key market for the organisation. They are keen to recruit a highly skilled accountant who is keen to partner with the Senior Leadership Team to provide support and constructive challenge to drive operational outputs and improve financial performance. Role Responsibilities for the Commercial Finance Manager will include: Provide analysis and insight into the operations performance, identify areas of improvement and drive outputs Work in partnership with the operations teams to prepare budgets and forecasts, along with variance reporting. Build and design in depth costing processes Own the month end close Assess cost drivers and their impact on performance Profile Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or in the final stage of their studies Strong communication skills - able to push back AND able to support stakeholders High degree of commercial acumen Strong Excel knowledge Solid experience across variance analaysis, budgeting and forecasting Results orientated, with a desire to succeed The Company Based in Milton Keynes, the business is at the forefront of innovation, offer fantastic career development and are known for developing talent. Salary & Benefits The role of Commercial Finance Manager has a range of 55,000 - 65,000 , plus bonus and excellent benefits.

FP&A Analyst - Permanent Role Location: Northampton Salary: 40K - 50K (Dependent on experience) Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with a rapidly growing and innovative business in the sector. My client is a leader in providing high-quality services and products across the country, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and creating positive social impact. They have made significant investments into their operations and continue to expand. The Role: My client is looking for an FP&A Analyst to join their team. This role is perfect for a part-qualified or qualified accountant with experience in financial planning and analysis. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide key financial insights, drive strategic decision-making, and support the company's continued growth. Key Responsibilities: Partner with key business stakeholders to assess trends and provide strategic financial direction Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling Present financial reports and analysis to senior leadership and the board Provide detailed insights and ad-hoc analysis on business performance About You: Proven experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis Progression towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA preferred) Strong financial modelling and Excel skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to provide commercial insights and support decision-making This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation, where you will have the opportunity to develop your career and work closely with senior leadership. Why Apply: Competitive salary and career growth opportunities Support for professional development and qualifications Inclusive and dynamic work environment FP&A Analyst - Permanent Role Location: Northampton Salary: 40K - 50K (Dependent on experience) If you're looking for your next career move in a progressive company, apply now!

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is partnering with an expanding accounting firm based in Corby to find an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their busy environment. Role In this newly created position, you will work closely with the Finance Manager to support financial processes and manage a variety of accounting functions for a defined client portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Processing VAT returns Managing payroll preparation Handling purchase ledger tasks, including preparing and sending unpaid bills reports and weekly payment runs Managing sales ledger and credit control activities Performing bank reconciliations, including weekly reconciliations Assisting with month-end reconciliation and adjustments Managing client inboxes, ensuring timely responses and filing of emails Ideal Candidate Profile: Positive, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure Experience in purchase ledger and general accounting functions Solid understanding of VAT and payroll regulations Familiarity with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage AAT, CIMA, or ACCA trainee or qualified by experience Salary & Benefits: Provides a hybrid working model, with a salary of up to 25,000 per annum.

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is partnering with an established accounting firm based in Corby to find a skilled Assistant Management Accountant. Role In this position, you will be responsible for producing management information for a portfolio of clients, working closely with the Team Manager to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of accurate and timely periodic management reports, including profit and loss, balance sheet, performance analysis, cashflow forecasts, and budget analysis. Reviewing financial data and completing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure data validity and accuracy. Supporting the development of budgets and forecasts, ensuring up-to-date and high-quality information is available to clients. Providing financial expertise to team members to support accurate production of financial data. Communicating with clients about their business performance, offering financial insights and explanations from management accounting packs, cashflow forecasts, and other reports. Providing ad-hoc reports, data, and insights to clients, enabling informed business decisions. Supporting the year-end process by reviewing data and providing relevant information to the compliance team and external auditors. Building and nurturing strong client relationships. Ideal Candidate Profile: Ability to manage multiple client accounts with potentially conflicting deadlines. Ability to read and interpret profit & loss and balance sheet reports. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software. AAT qualified, studying for ACCA, CIMA, or qualified by experience. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Jet Reports, Cosmos, Power BI). Salary & Benefits: Salary up to 35,000 per annum Hybrid working model

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is partnering with a growing organisation based in Milton Keynes to find an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their dynamic team on a short term basis. Role In this position, you will work closely with the Head of Finance to support month-end processes and manage the accounts payable function. Key Responsibilities: Processing purchase invoices Managing vendor accounts Handling bank payments, including foreign transactions Performing bank account reconciliations Preparing month-end schedules and assisting with accruals/prepayments Managing credit card transactions Ideal Candidate Profile: Positive, proactive, and able to remain calm under pressure Experience in purchase ledger management Solid understanding of VAT regulations Familiarity with SAP accounting software Salary & Benefits Hybrid working with negotiable hourly rate.

Job Title: Credit Controller Contract Length: 12-month FTC Salary: Up to 30,000 Location: South Bedfordshire - Fully onsite Morgan McKinley is delighted to be working on a new fix term contract based south Bedford. We are proud to be supporting a manufacturing company in South Bedfordshire to find a proactive and results oriented Credit Controller. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing customer accounts and ensuring prompt payment collection. As a crucial part of the finance team, the Credit Controller will be responsible for managing the company's receivables, ensuring timely collections, and nurturing strong relationships with customers. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing customer accounts and ensuring the efficient collection of outstanding payments. Proactively following up on overdue payments via phone, email, and written communication. Reconciling accounts and resolving any discrepancies or issues with payments. Reviewing and adjusting credit limits in line with company policies. Preparing and analysing regular aged debt reports and escalating any concerns as needed. Assisting the finance team with various ad-hoc tasks and projects. Required Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a credit control or a similar finance role is essential. Strong communication and negotiation skills. High attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel. A proactive, customer-focused approach with the ability to problem-solve effectively. Salary & Benefits: This Credit Controller role offers a competitive salary of up to 30,000 p/a

Job Title: Financial Accountant - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Location: St Albans Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Contract Duration: 12 months Overview: We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to oversee the financial and statutory reporting for our client's French entity. This key role involves managing financial accounts, supporting audits, ensuring compliance with French GAAP , and interacting with both local and international teams. A high level of fluency in French is required to handle official documentation and legal communications. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, qualified accountant looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, international setting. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Reporting: Work closely with the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and business teams to prepare, analyze, and ensure accuracy in the monthly financial statements for the French and Swiss entities. Process journal entries, ensuring all transactions are fully documented and supported. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies are addressed and documented. Manage and update the fixed asset register and construction in progress accounts, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation practices are followed. Provide key financial data and supplementary reports to the US team for year-end and quarter-end submissions. Ensure all financial controls and compliance regulations are adhered to in the region. Partner with French consultants to accurately prepare, file, and submit statutory reports, tax returns, and audit materials. Coordinate with global and local auditors to facilitate internal, external, and tax audits. Handle any ad-hoc finance and business requests in a timely and accurate manner. French Language & Compliance: Monitor the PEC (French government's electronic mailbox) for official communications and take appropriate action on urgent matters. Translate, summarize, and facilitate the signing of official French documents for English-speaking authorized signatories. Key Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent). Significant experience with French GAAP and managing financial reporting in an international context. Proven ability to manage statutory submissions, tax filings, and audits. Fluency in French (both written and spoken) is essential for translating and interpreting official documents. Strong understanding of accounting practices, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial compliance. Experience in collaborating with international finance teams, particularly with teams in the US and France. High attention to detail, with excellent organizational and communication skills. Why You Should Apply: A flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home). An exciting opportunity to work on French statutory reporting and interact with global teams. Competitive salary and benefits package, with growth and development opportunities. If you are an experienced qualified accountant with a strong background in French financial reporting and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.