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Service Engineer Kettering / Leicester / Newark region £45,000 - £47,000 DOE + Company Van & Fuel Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm We are recruiting a Service Engineer to cover customers across the Kettering, Leicester and Newark region, working for a manufacturer and supplier of industrial packaging machinery. This is a home-based field role, travelling directly to customer sites to install, service, repair and commission machinery. You'll have a scheduled workload and will only need to travel to the company's head office periodically to collect parts, restock the van or when otherwise required. Packaging machinery experience would be useful, but it isn't essential. We're much more interested in someone who has worked hands-on with industrial machinery and has strong electrical fault-finding skills alongside a good mechanical understanding. Service Engineer Responsibilities - Installing, servicing, repairing and commissioning machinery at customer sites - Diagnosing electrical and mechanical breakdowns and working towards a first-time fix - Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance - Supporting customers with machinery and process optimisation - Training operators following new machine installations - Working with a range of industrial packaging equipment - Identifying additional service, consumable or machinery requirements where appropriate - Completing service documentation and maintaining a well-stocked company vehicle Service Engineer Experience - Previous experience as a Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar working with industrial machinery - Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills - Good mechanical knowledge - Experience with packaging, bottling, processing, production or similar machinery would transfer well - Hydraulics experience would be advantageous but isn't essential - Comfortable working independently at customer sites - Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with customers - Full UK driving licence

Network Engineer with key skills in enterprise networking, Cisco routing & switching, NVIDIA Mellanox and modern data centre networking is sought by a high growth technology organisation based near Worcester. Working within national infrastructure, this Network Engineer will join a close-knit technical team delivering secure, high-performance networking solutions across business-critical and highly secure environments. On a day-to-day basis, this Network Engineer will work across high-performance routing and switching environments including Cisco Catalyst 9300 switching platforms, Cisco Firepower 2100 Series appliances running Firepower Threat Defence (FTD), alongside NVIDIA Mellanox Ethernet switches running Cumulus Linux. This role would suit an experienced Network Engineer with a strong background in enterprise networking who enjoys solving complex routing, switching, firewall and connectivity problems and is comfortable combining hands-on engineering with customer engagement. In return, this Network Engineer can expect a dynamic, engaging and technically challenging environment with excellent progression opportunities and the autonomy to take ownership of complex networking projects using modern data centre technologies. This Network Engineer should have most of the following key skills: - Strong enterprise networking experience across routing & switching - Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRRP/HSRP and Spanning Tree - Strong understanding of QoS, Multicast, IPv4/IPv6 and High Availability networking - Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Mellanox Ethernet switches running Cumulus Linux, ideally including MSN2100, MSN3420 or MSN2201 - Experience installing, configuring and supporting Cisco Catalyst 9300 switching platforms - Experience configuring, administering and troubleshooting Cisco Firepower 2100 Series appliances running Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) - Modern data centre networking experience including EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG and Leaf-Spine architectures - Experience producing technical documentation, implementation plans, network diagrams and operational procedures - Experience working within secure, business-critical or air-gapped network environments would be a real plus - Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to take ownership of technical projects - Infrastructure as Code using Ansible This Network Engineer will receive: - Starting salary of up to £65,000 - Remote first working environment (when not on-site) - Generous private pension scheme - Bonus scheme - Private healthcare - Training budget & time allocation - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Exposure to cutting-edge networking and data centre technologies So if you are a Network Engineer who likes the idea of joining a technically challenging, high growth organisation offering excellent project ownership within a collaborative and autonomous environment, please apply now to be considered. Network Engineer Worcester Network Engineer, Cisco, CCNP, CCIE, Routing, Switching, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRRP, HSRP, Spanning Tree, QoS, Multicast, IPv4, IPv6, Cisco Catalyst 9300, Cisco Firepower, Firepower 2100, FTD, NVIDIA, Mellanox, Cumulus Linux, EVPN, VXLAN, MLAG, Leaf-Spine, Ansible, Linux, VMware, ESXi, Network Automation

SF Partners are working with a fantastic public sector organisation based in the north Birmingham area. They are looking to onboard an interim Finance Manager, the Finance manager will be the main point of contact for on site leadership and the senior Finance team and to provide financial monitoring, budgets and forecasting. This assignment is expected to last until the end of August. Key tasks: - Prepare monthly management accounts/budget/forecast monitoring reports - Carry out/assist in month and year end procedures, but not limited to, Purchase Order reconciliation and cleardown, prepayments and accruals, income tracking, monthly outturn calculations - Lead monthly meetings to discuss budget management and forecasting - Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts as required - Carry out supplier checks and other back-office checks as required - Management and development of one member of staff Please get in touch if this sounds of interest.

SF Partners are working with a business based in West Midlands who are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join the rapidly growing business. Office based c£100,000 - £125,000 plus benefits You must have worked in a large scale logistics business previously - this is essential The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join a fast-growth, entrepreneurial logistics business in the West Midlands. The organisation has experienced significant growth and has reached a point where it requires an accomplished senior operational leader to help take the business through its next stage of development. Working closely with the CEO, the COO will bring greater structure, operational discipline, controls and accountability across the organisation while protecting the entrepreneurial culture and pace that have contributed to the company's success. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to oversee an already established corporate infrastructure. The successful individual will need to be comfortable getting close to the operation, identifying what needs to change and personally driving those improvements through the business. The Role The COO will take a senior leadership role across the operational function, creating the infrastructure and operating disciplines required to support continued growth. A key priority will be introducing clear KPIs, processes, controls and performance management, creating greater visibility across the operation and ensuring individuals and teams are held accountable for delivery. They will bring an experienced external perspective into the organisation, turning strategic objectives into practical operational delivery. The role will suit somebody who has developed their career within a larger, sophisticated logistics organisation and now wants the opportunity to use that experience to make a visible impact within a smaller, fast-moving business. Key Responsibilities - Take overall leadership of the operational function and support the CEO in delivering the company's growth strategy. - Review the existing operating model and identify opportunities to improve structure, processes, controls and accountability. - Introduce and embed meaningful operational KPIs and management information across the business. - Establish clear performance expectations and ensure managers and teams are accountable for delivery. - Drive operational efficiency, consistency and continuous improvement. - Develop scalable processes and infrastructure capable of supporting the company's next phase of growth. - Identify operational risks, bottlenecks and areas of underperformance and implement appropriate solutions. - Provide strong leadership to operational teams, raising standards and developing management capability. - Ensure communication and accountability between operational functions and the wider business. - Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to translate commercial strategy into operational plans. - Challenge existing ways of working constructively and introduce best practice from larger logistics environments where appropriate. - Lead change programmes from concept through to implementation, ensuring improvements become embedded rather than remaining theoretical. - Create a culture focused on performance, ownership, service and continuous improvement. - Remain sufficiently hands-on to understand the detail of the operation and intervene where required. The Person We are looking for an experienced senior operations leader with a strong background within logistics, freight, transport or a closely related environment. The successful candidate is likely to have held a position such as: Chief Operating Officer Operations Director Head of Operations Senior Operations Director Experience gained within a larger, process-led logistics organisation would be particularly valuable. However, equally important will be the individual's ability to take what they have learned in a large corporate environment and successfully apply it within a smaller entrepreneurial organisation. This transition will be critical. The successful candidate cannot be dependent on large corporate support functions, established systems or significant infrastructure to deliver results. Experience & Skills The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate: - Significant senior leadership experience within logistics, freight, transport or supply chain. - Experience operating within a large, sophisticated and process-driven organisation. - A strong track record of improving operational performance. - Experience implementing KPIs, operational controls and performance-management frameworks. - Evidence of successfully leading significant operational change. - Strong continuous-improvement and process-improvement capability. - The ability to create structure within an environment that has grown quickly. - Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how operational performance impacts profitability and growth. - Experience leading and developing management teams. - The ability to make decisions and drive change without relying on extensive corporate infrastructure. - Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Personal Characteristics The environment is fast-moving, entrepreneurial and demanding, so cultural fit will be just as important as technical capability. The successful individual will be: - Hands-on - willing to get into the detail rather than manage purely from a boardroom. - Commercial - understands that operational improvement must ultimately support business performance. - Structured - able to bring clarity and discipline to a rapidly growing organisation. - Resilient - comfortable operating within an environment where priorities can change quickly. - Pragmatic - able to introduce appropriate processes without over-engineering the business. - Influential - capable of bringing people with them through periods of change. - Accountable - sets high standards for themselves and others. - Adaptable - able to move successfu

SF Partners is seeking a commercially minded Branch Manager for Avonmouth, Bristol to lead day-to-day branch operations, drive sales and manage the P&L. Take ownership of the branch's performance and develop a high-performing team while ensuring excellent customer service and compliance. You will focus on growing the truck and trailer parts business, manage stock and fleet, and work with the sales and operations teams to meet targets. This is a full-time, permanent role based on-site.

Branch Manager - Commercial Vehicle Parts Avonmouth, Bristol Salary: Up to £42,000 Permanent Full Time SF Partners are exclusively partnering with an established business within the commercial vehicle, truck and trailer parts industry to recruit a Branch Manager for their Avonmouth operation. This is a key leadership appointment with full responsibility for the day-to-day commercial and operational performance of the branch. We're looking for a commercially minded Branch Manager who can lead from the front - driving sales and margin, developing customer relationships, managing costs and stock, and building a high-performing team. The Role Taking ownership of the Avonmouth branch, you'll be responsible for its overall sales, operational and financial performance. You'll work closely with the sales and operational teams to ensure the branch consistently delivers against its targets while maintaining excellent standards of customer service, compliance and health & safety. Key responsibilities will include: Full operational and commercial management of the branch Delivering monthly sales, margin and contribution targets Managing branch P&L and controlling costs effectively Leading, motivating and developing the branch team Driving new business and developing existing customer relationships Identifying opportunities to grow the truck and trailer parts proposition locally Monitoring local market conditions and identifying new sales opportunities Managing stock levels, stock cleanses, transfers and incoming stock Ensuring customer SLAs and operational KPIs are consistently achieved Managing fleet activity and ensuring company vehicles remain compliant Maintaining high standards of health & safety and branch compliance Managing recruitment, performance, appraisals and development of branch employees Improving branch productivity and implementing initiatives that support profitable growth About You We're looking for someone with proven branch management experience and a strong commercial mindset. Ideally, you'll bring: Previous branch management experience within a sales and operational environment Experience within commercial vehicle, truck, trailer, automotive parts or a closely related aftermarket/distribution environment A strong track record of delivering sales, margin and profit targets Experience managing P&L, costs, stock and operational performance Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams A proven ability to build lasting customer relationships and grow a customer base Good commercial awareness and business acumen Experience working to KPIs and operational targets Knowledge of stock control, fleet management and health & safety Confidence handling performance management, recruitment and people development A full UK driving licence Knowledge of commercial truck and trailer parts would be particularly advantageous. The Person You'll be energetic, commercially driven and comfortable taking ownership of a branch as though it were your own business. You'll be equally confident developing customers, analysing performance and getting involved in the day-to-day operation. This opportunity would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading from the front and wants genuine responsibility for driving the performance and growth of a branch.

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer / Observability Engineer with deep Dynatrace expertise to join a major technology and platform engineering programme. You will lead the implementation, configuration and ownership of Dynatrace across large-scale production environments. You will design end-to-end observability solutions, mentor other engineers, and act as a technical SME in complex systems, working across cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Contract: Temporary (opportunity to extend to permanent) Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Start Date: Immediately The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a really exciting business located in Corby who are passionate about making a difference and producing high quality services and products for their customers. Due to business demand and 2026/2027 company predictions, they require an experienced Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team. The Supply Chain Coordinator job is starting on an ongoing temporary basis, however, for the right person, there is the opportunity of this extending to a permanent contract. What is essential is that you are immediately available to interview and start in a new job. As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will be responsible for: - Raising and processing customer order requests. - Coordinating timely deliveries with hauliers across the UK and Internationally. - Handling inbound telephone and email enquiries regarding order status', delayed deliveries and damaged stock. - Maintaining an accurately updated database with order forms, delivery notes, invoices and product details. - Updating accurate customer, haulier and supplier records. - Reporting Out of stocks to manager and other stakeholders. - Maintaining consistent communication with customers on order confirmation, shipment status and any delay/arrival expectations of goods. - Liaising directly between customer service, sales support and production teams to ensure a smooth operational process. The successful candidate will have previous experience as above, or come from a scheduling/coordinating background within a fast paced environment. Key skills that are essential: - Ability to act and make decisions under pressure. - Confident handling high volume personalized customer orders. - Strong attention to detail and level of accuracy. - Ability to communicate effectively across multiple internal departments and externally with UK and international suppliers/hauliers. - Excellent communication both verbal and written in English - any additional languages would be advantageous. 4 days office based, 1 day working from home. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm. To progress an application forward, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV. With this being a temporary to permanent position you will either be immediately available or have no more than a 2 weeks notice period.

FINANCE DIRECTOR UP TO £100,000 P/A FULL TIME, PERMANENT NOTTINGHAM, HYBRID SF Recruitment is working with a private equity backed service business in search of a Finance Director to join their team in Nottinghamshire on a interim basis. Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will drive forward a best-in-class finance capability across a multi-entity and multi-site portfolio. This role sits at the centre of financial operations, acting as the key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team while ensuring robust reporting, scalable processes, and proactive performance insight across the group. The successful Finance Director will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA). You will have experience in multi-site environments and creating consolidated group reporting packs. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a PE/ lender backed organisation. Key responsibilities: - Cash flow management - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and analysis - Oversee audit preparation and statutory compliance requirements - Provide financial modelling for tenders, contract bids, and service development - Compliance and risk management - Team leadership and development - System implementation and development - Deputise for the CEO as required Our client is operating a hybrid working policy with an in-office expectation of 2/3 days, dependant on your weekly requirements.

I'm recruiting for a Head of Finance to join a growing, product-led B2C ecommerce business. This is a broad, commercially focused role offering the opportunity to lead the finance agenda while playing a central part in the continued development of the business. Alongside maintaining strong financial control, reporting and planning, you'll provide the insight needed to improve performance and support better commercial decisions. Your focus will include: Leading financial control, month-end, reporting and forecasting Improving product margins and overall profitability Analysing and optimising operational and fulfilment costs Understanding customer, product and channel profitability Evaluating the economics of different routes to market Providing insight to support pricing, product and investment decisions Partnering with senior stakeholders to turn financial analysis into practical action Developing the quality and commercial value of financial information across the business Strong ecommerce experience is essential. You'll need a clear understanding of the commercial drivers of an online, product-led business, including margins, customer acquisition, sales channels, stock and operational costs. We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical foundations with the energy and curiosity to understand what drives performance and identify how it can be improved. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a visible contribution beyond the traditional finance remit.

Role Overview We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant - Regional Support to join a busy Finance team. The role will provide financial and administrative support to the Finance Business Partner team and operational sites. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reviewing unit bookwork, completing reconciliations, supporting month-end processes and assisting with financial reporting. This is a varied position suited to someone with previous finance or finance administration experience who is organised, numerate and has excellent attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Review unit bookwork to ensure financial information is accurate and complete. Identify errors, discrepancies and areas for improvement. Work with operational teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers and databases. Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Resolve or escalate financial exceptions and queries where appropriate. Provide administrative and reporting support to the Finance Business Partner team. Support operational sites with invoice and billing queries. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Prepare routine financial reports and assist with analysis of trends and variances. Support financial reporting transformation projects and process improvements. Respond to finance-related queries in a professional and timely manner. Complete ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required. Skills & Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience within a finance or finance administration role. Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience using financial systems or accounting software. Experience completing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies. Strong organisational and time-management skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills. A proactive and reliable approach to work. The ability to work collaboratively with both Finance and operational teams. The ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Accurate and detail-focused. Organised and reliable. Proactive and willing to take ownership. Numerate and analytical. A confident communicator. Collaborative and approachable. Comfortable working to deadlines. Flexible and willing to support the wider Finance team. This role is full time office based in Warwick

Finance Acquisition and Integration Lead South Birmingham An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a successful and growing organisation as a Finance Acquisition Integration Lead, taking responsibility for the effective integration of newly acquired businesses. Working closely with senior leadership, this is a broad, highly visible role combining finance, project management, risk and operational integration. You will coordinate activity across multiple functions, ensuring newly acquired businesses transition smoothly into the wider Group while maintaining business continuity and strong financial control. This would suit a qualified accountant or commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working outside the boundaries of a traditional finance role. You'll need to be comfortable managing multiple projects, bringing structure to complex situations and working with stakeholders across an organisation. The role You will take ownership of integration activity following the completion of acquisitions, establishing clear plans, responsibilities, priorities and deadlines. Key responsibilities will include: Taking a lead role in the finance integration of acquired businesses Managing integration plans for newly acquired businesses from completion through to successful transition Translating findings from the acquisition process into clear actions and priorities Coordinating multiple workstreams across Finance, HR, IT, operations, payroll and other central functions Maintaining project plans, risk registers and progress reporting Leading regular integration meetings and ensuring actions remain on track Identifying financial, operational and control risks and ensuring appropriate action is taken Bringing newly acquired entities onto Group reporting, controls and financial processes Supporting the transition of management accounts, cash reporting, working capital and KPI reporting Reviewing banking, payment processes, delegated authorities and financial controls Working with internal teams to coordinate systems and process changes Supporting the integration of payroll, employee information and wider people processes Coordinating operational areas including assets, insurance and other business-critical requirements Providing senior leadership with clear reporting on progress, risks, dependencies and outstanding actions Identifying opportunities to improve and standardise the integration process for future acquisitions About you We are looking for someone with a strong finance foundation combined with excellent organisation and project management capability. You are likely to be: A qualified accountant or experienced part-qualified finance professional Experienced within financial control, management reporting, commercial finance, audit, transaction support or a related environment Commercially aware with a strong understanding of financial controls, cash, working capital and month-end reporting Highly organised and capable of managing several workstreams simultaneously Confident identifying risks, challenging existing processes and ensuring actions are completed Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and operational management teams Able to work across functions rather than operating purely within finance Hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment A strong communicator who can bring clarity and structure to complex projects Previous exposure to acquisitions, business integration or transformation would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable experience will also be considered. The opportunity This is a chance to join a business with ambitious growth plans where acquisitions form an important part of its ongoing strategy. Rather than simply reporting on integration activity, you will have genuine ownership of the process and the opportunity to shape how future acquisitions are brought into the organisation. It offers an unusual combination of finance, M&A exposure, project management and operational involvement , making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience beyond a conventional finance position.

SF Partners are recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a close-knit finance team. Reporting to the Senior Credit Controller, you'll take ownership of your own customer ledger, building relationships, resolving queries and keeping overdue debt to a minimum. This would suit someone who enjoys getting on the phone, investigating account queries and working closely with customers and sales teams to get payments in. What You'll Be Doing Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email. Managing customer accounts within agreed credit terms and limits. Setting up new accounts and carrying out credit checks. Reconciling accounts and resolving queries that delay payment. Working with the sales team to manage credit risk and overdue balances. Taking ownership of your collection targets and aged debt. What You'll Bring Previous credit control experience would be advantageous, ideally within an SME or similar environment. A confident, friendly telephone manner and the ability to build strong customer relationships. Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to chasing payments. Confidence using Excel. The initiative to investigate queries and see them through to resolution. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and a good annual leave allowance. On-site parking and company pension. Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development. Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Interested? Apply today or contact SF Partners for more information.

Temporary opportunity to work in Redditch on a temporary to permanent role for the right person. It will be working for a well-established, engineering-led business and the role is a Finance assistant position with a sales ledger and month end bias You'll be responsible for managing the sales ledger, maintaining robust credit controls, leading cash collection, preparing weekly cash flow forecasts, and producing detailed sales and margin analysis for management reporting. The ideal candidate will be both hands-on and commercially astute, with the ability to build effective relationships across finance, operations, and sales. Key Responsibilities: Full ownership of credit control and sales ledger maintenance Posting receipts, managing aged debt, and resolving queries efficiently Weekly cash flow forecasting and monthly intercompany reconciliations Bank reconciliations and support with month-end close Sales analysis including cost of sales and margin variance by area Maintaining accurate credit account records and processing new applications Liaising with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure smooth operations You'll Need: Solid experience in a credit control/sales ledger position (ideally sole charge or minimal supervision) Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP is advantageous Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - calm, assertive, and professional A proactive, problem-solving mindset and high attention to detail Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Credit Controller Location: South Leicestershire / hybrid Hours: Monday-Friday Full time Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 We're recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join an established finance team within a successful business based in South Leicestershire. Reporting into the Credit Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, focusing on maximising cash collection, reducing aged debt and ensuring payments are received on time and in full. Alongside traditional credit control, the role offers broader Accounts Receivable exposure including cash allocation, credit risk, credit limits, new account set-up and month-end reporting. Key Responsibilities: Proactively chase outstanding debt and manage customer accounts to agreed payment terms. Build strong relationships with customers to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt. Manage the credit control and dunning process in line with company policy. Monitor credit limits and assess customer risk and exposure. Manage credit blocks and releases, liaising closely with customers and internal teams. Investigate and resolve invoice queries, debit notes and payment discrepancies. Issue monthly customer statements. Allocate incoming payments accurately against customer accounts. Maintain cash books and ensure customer accounts remain accurate and up to date. Set up new customer accounts and maintain customer information within the ERP system. Process and allocate credit/debit card payments where required. Support credit insurance processes, including applications and reviewing credit limits. Prepare month-end reporting including aged debt analysis, credit note reports and debit note provisions. Assist with short-term cash-flow reporting. Work closely with Customer Services, Sales and other internal teams to resolve queries and support customers. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is confident, proactive and comfortable having conversations with customers about outstanding payments. You'll need to be organised, accurate and able to manage your own workload while working towards deadlines and cash collection targets. Previous Credit Control experience. Confident and professional telephone manner, with the ability to be polite but firm. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Comfortable working to targets and deadlines. Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Experience working with an ERP/accounting system. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller looking for a varied position combining collections, Accounts Receivable, cash allocation and credit risk within a collaborative finance team.

Purchase ledger clerk/Accounts Assistant required for a 6 month contract to take charge of invoicing, payments and reconciliations ensuring the smooth flow of financial transactions across the business. The role is based in Gloucestershire GL56 for 5 days a week with the option to work from home once a week after a successful training period. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk with strong Excel skills to support the efficient running of the purchase ledger function. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident handling large datasets. Key Responsibilities: Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices to the correct accounts Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Managing supplier queries in a timely and professional manner Preparing and assisting with weekly/monthly payment runs Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records Using Excel to analyse data, track invoices, and support reporting Identifying process improvements and increasing efficiency within AP Excel & Technical Requirements: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including: Pivot tables VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP Data filtering and sorting Basic formulas (SUMIF, COUNTIF, etc.) Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar) Ability to manage and reconcile large volumes of data Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Group Financial Controller Location: Birmingham Hybrid: 1 day from home Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Bens You might not be actively looking for a new role. But if you're an experienced Financial Controller who would move for the right level of ownership, complexity and opportunity to make an impact, this is worth seriously considering. SF Partners is working with an established, multi-entity business based in Birmingham to recruit a Group Financial Controller. Our client is continuing to grow and evolve through acquisition, so now is the perfect time to be joining! This isn't simply a role focused on producing the numbers! You'll take ownership of financial control across the Group, lead and develop a multi-site finance team and play a central role in integrating acquired businesses, strengthening the control environment and improving how finance operates across the organisation. What will you actually own?: Reporting to the Director of Group Finance you'll have four direct reports across two locations and a broad Group remit covering: Financial control and management reporting across multiple Group entities Full ownership of the Group balance sheet and control environment Finance integration of acquired businesses - aligning systems, processes and controls Leadership and development of a multi-site finance team Audit readiness, VAT, tax and statutory compliance Cash flow forecasting, banking and treasury Intercompany accounting and foreign exchange Support across budgeting and forecasting Commercial interaction around performance and stock reporting Working alongside FP&A to drive automation, standardisation and process improvement It's a role where you'll need to be comfortable operating at different levels - challenging the numbers and getting into the detail when required, while also developing people, improving processes and influencing how finance operates across the wider Group. Who are we looking to speak with?: You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Significant experience as a Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller or in a comparable senior finance leadership role. Experience within a multi-entity Group environment (preferable) Strong financial control, balance sheet and technical accounting capability Experience integrating acquisitions or newly acquired businesses A track record of improving processes, controls and reporting Leadership and development of finance teams Strong ERP and financial reporting systems experience Confidence working with commercial, operational and senior stakeholders A genuinely hands-on approach - someone equally comfortable leading the function and getting into the detail Why might this be worth a move?: You'll get the breadth and influence. You'll also inherit meaningful Group-level responsibility, but you'll also be a key person in driving continuous improvements. With multiple entities, acquired businesses to integrate and opportunities to further strengthen and automate finance processes, you'll have the scope to shape the function rather than simply maintain it. It offers the opportunity to combine the technical foundations of a senior controllership role with people leadership, acquisition integration and finance transformation - with enough complexity to keep the role interesting. Not actively looking? That's absolutely fine. If the scope sounds interesting and you'd like to understand more before deciding whether it's worth exploring, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a permanent Finance Manager for a well-established business based in Bromsgrove. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business and take ownership of the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and wider senior leadership team. The role would suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working closely with an operational business and wants genuine autonomy and responsibility. You will have broad exposure across management accounts, cashflow, budgeting, financial controls and business partnering, while also supporting the continued growth and development of the business. The company is open to both qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA candidates and those who are qualified by experience. Experience within the construction, contracting or project-based environment would be advantageous. Duties include: Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports Managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Monitoring cashflow and working capital Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll activities Business partnering with operational and project teams Supporting project and contract profitability analysis Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Supporting year-end accounts and audit processes Providing financial insight to the Managing Director to support commercial decision-making Identifying and implementing improvements to finance systems, processes and reporting Taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function and ensuring accurate and timely financial information

SF Partners are working with a fantastic charity that is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to join a complex and purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role with responsibility for taking ownership of the organisation's finance platform, leading finance systems projects and driving automation, improved reporting, data quality and governance. You'll play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation's finance systems, working closely with Finance, Technology & Data and operational teams to ensure systems continue to support the organisation's strategic ambitions. This is a 12-month FTC. Key tasks: - You'll take ownership of the finance system and associated reporting tools, acting as the organisation's subject matter expert. - Leading the day-to-day administration, development and optimisation of the finance system. - Identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting and enhance the user experience. - Leading finance systems projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard. - Managing system configuration and development changes, ensuring appropriate governance, testing and documentation are in place. - Developing and maintaining the finance systems roadmap, helping to shape future enhancements and digital transformation initiatives. - Maintaining robust financial controls, system integrity and high-quality financial data. - Monitoring system integrations, troubleshooting issues and working closely with software suppliers and ICT colleagues to deliver effective solutions. - Designing and developing reports, dashboards and management information to support informed decision-making. - Providing training, guidance and ongoing support to finance system users across the organisation. - Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting and efficiency through technology and automation. - Supporting the continued development of finance systems and contributing to wider transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. - Coaching and developing junior members of the Finance team, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. - Building strong relationships with Finance, Technology & Data, operational teams and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Purchase Ledger Clerk required for a new permanent opportunity working for a well established business based at Birmingham Business Park, Solihull, with a view to start immediately. You will be working as part of a long standing purchase ledger team and be responsible for the day to day running of the purchase ledger function. Your duties will include matching batching and coding invoices, reconciling supplier statements, processing payments, resolving queries, processing employee expenses and assisting with month end. You will also be required to work with foreign currency payments and assist with bank reconciliations. My client is looking for an experienced purchase ledger clerk who can join the team and make a positive contribution. This is an office based role so will suit someone from the local area; my client is offering a pleasant working environment, on site parking and an early finish on Friday so apply now!