Agilis Search

Agilis Search are proud to have been retained by Klipspringer for their recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer. Klipspringer are an ambitious leading food safety compliance partner for food and beverage businesses across the UK and Ireland, Established in 1999 Klipspringer are a family owned business with an ambitious and clearly defined plan to grow revenue and profitability. To deliver this successfully, they are looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team and play a central role in shaping the next stage of the business. As CFO you will own the financial strategy, capital structure and commercial discipline to deliver significant growth sustainably. You will be providing the Board of Directors with the forecasting, reporting and risk management needed to make fast, well-informed decisions, and taking the lead on funding, M&A and exit-readiness as the business scales. As CFO you will also hold oversight of Corporate Services, ensuring HR, Compliance, H&S and Systems are all successfully underpinning the business. This is a newly created role providing strategic financial leadership and supporting the next phase of growth, so you will be commercially astute and have a proven track record scaling a business through a comparable growth trajectory (e.g. doubling revenue or EBITDA). Key skills: Professional qualification in financial management (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Experience raising or managing external capital (debt and/or equity) and/or preparing a business for a liquidity event. M&A experience across due diligence, integration and post-acquisition value delivery. Experience operating across multiple regions/jurisdictions, with working knowledge of the compliance implications of expansion. Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of partnering directly with Sales, Marketing and Operations on pricing and margin. Team player - humble, hungry and people-smart - with strong internal communication skills. Work in line with the company's core values Care, Competence and Focus; Klipspringer moved into brand new purpose build offices in the East of Ipswich in 2024, where this position will be based. Alongside competitive salary, this position offers good benefits, including up to 25% of salary in annual bonus, car allowance and PMI. This position is solely managed by Agilis Search, so any applications will have to go to Amy Perks at Agilis Search.

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a fast-paced and established business based in Ipswich, on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. You will have experience in handling the monthly management accounts and weekly reporting, as well as offering ad hoc support to the transactional team. Responsibilities Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and reporting packs Monthly and weekly reporting Month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Support year-end accounts and audit requirements Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and controls Work closely with Finance Director Key Skills: Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE Strong management accounting experience Commercially minded with excellent analytical skills Advanced Excel skills and confident working with financial systems Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Proactive, hands-on and confident communicator Please contact Amy at Agilis for more information.

Are you an ambitious AAT Level 4 qualified, CIMA studying, or ACCA part-qualified finance professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy taking ownership, working with numbers, solving problems, and producing high-quality management accounts from start to finish? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are currently working with a fast-growing and highly successful business based just outside Colchester that is looking to add a talented individual to its Accounts Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their management accounting skills whilst continuing to develop. The Opportunity This is a hands-on role where you will take full ownership accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting each month. The successful candidate will be highly organised, analytical, detail-focused, and confident working independently. You'll enjoy working with data, love a good spreadsheet, and thrive on meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy. Key Responsibilities Preparing management accounts from start to finish Bank reconciliations Prepayments and accruals Manual journal preparation Payroll reconciliations Intercompany account reconciliations Fixed asset register maintenance Reviewing nominal ledger activity and departmental reporting Completing balance sheet reconciliations with supporting audit evidence Producing management accounts with meaningful commentary Group reporting using client-specific consolidation software Producing reports for SOX compliance Assisting with audit queries Meeting month-end reporting deadlines Skills & Experience Required A minimum of 2 years' finance experience AAT Level 4 qualified, CIMA studying, or ACCA part-qualified Previous experience preparing management accounts Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience Excellent working knowledge of Xero Microsoft Dynamics experience would be advantageous Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data analysis Understanding of international transactions and multi-currency accounting Knowledge of intercompany accounting and group structures Ability to work independently and take ownership of workloads Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Positive, proactive, can-do attitude Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues What's in it for You? Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE and Qualifications Hybrid working available 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Free on-site parking On-site gym Structured professional development plan aligned to your career ambitions Supportive and collaborative team environment

Building Surveying Manager Salary: £48,500 - £50,900 Depending on Experience and Qualifications Location Ipswich Hybrid working available (approximately 2 days per week in the office, 3 at home or onsite) The Role We are seeking an experienced Building Surveying Manager to lead a team of surveying professionals and technical officers responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance, repairs and capital improvement service across a diverse property portfolio. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong technical expertise, project management capability and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. You will oversee planned maintenance programmes, major capital works and compliance-related projects, ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of building surveyors and technical staff. Oversee maintenance, repairs and capital improvement programmes. Manage complex and high-value building projects from feasibility through to completion. Monitor budgets, quality standards, programme delivery and contractor performance. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations and statutory requirements. Prepare specifications, tender documentation and contract information for procurement exercises. Manage contractor relationships and oversee project delivery on site. Investigate and resolve complex customer complaints and contractor disputes. Produce reports and provide professional advice to senior management and key stakeholders. Develop and implement policies, procedures and service improvement initiatives. Support strategic planning and contribute to long-term asset management objectives. About You You will be a qualified Building Surveyor or hold an equivalent construction-related qualification, supported by significant post-qualification experience in a property, housing or construction environment. You should be able to demonstrate: Experience managing building surveying teams. Strong project and programme management skills. Knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation and construction best practice. Experience preparing specifications, contract documentation and tender submissions. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. The ability to manage budgets, priorities and multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Experience Membership of a relevant professional body. Relevant Degree Local Authority, Housing Association or social housing experience. IOSH, NEBOSH or other health and safety qualifications. Experience developing policies, strategies and service improvement programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveying professional looking to take on a senior leadership role with responsibility for major projects, team development and service improvement.