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An excellent opportunity to join a large construction business as an Accounts Assistant. The role will report directly into the Finance Manager who will support and help develop the new individual. The company are looking for someone that has experience of working for an engineering or construction company in their recent history. With this, the business is looking for someone that is experienced in purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations and assist with month end duties. The business is based in amazing offices with a great estate that they are able to use as their own. The company have a great opportunity to develop processes to ensure more efficient outcomes. Duties: Invoice Processing High volume (100 invoices a day) Reconciling supplier accounts Requesting monthly statements, reconciling accounts, ensuring all invoices have been received and input on the system with the correct value. Preparing invoices for payment Putting together relevant backup, requesting and receiving relevant approval. Ensuring rates & quantity are confirmed against PO. Monthly Payment runs Ensure that supplier accounts are paid on a monthly basis. Dealing with queries promptly deal with queries to avoid a back log. Ensure accounts are set up correctly and purchase orders/queries are addressed timely. Bank payments on a weekly basis. Person spec: Competent Excel. Previous experience of COINS. 2 years experience within finance. Studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA would be advantageous.

NLB Solutions are working with a client that are recruiting for a Qualified Management Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA), with a minimum of a years post qualified experience, that is looking for role that will develop and grow as the business expands. The role will involve ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting, supporting our clinic operations, and contributing to strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders, and passionate about improving processes across the business. The role will offer a hybrid working pattern and study support to take the successful candidate to the next phase in their career. With offices in the West of London, the business is easily accessible on public transport and offers a chance to take on more responsibility as the company grow. The role will report into a Head of Finance but work with the Accounts Payable specialist and a part qualified Management Accountant to provide the information for the front end of the business. Duties: Prepare and manage monthly profit and loss (P&L) statements and balance sheets to deliver accurate and timely management accounts. Ensure prompt month-end close processes, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Work closely with General Managers and Department Heads to provide insight into costs, answer queries, and explain performance variances. Conduct regular site visits to sites to discuss financial performance and provide operational support on finance-related issues. Participate in all aspects of the month-end process, including preparing and posting journals (e.g., accruals, prepayments, depreciation). Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly. Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring all additions, disposals, and depreciation are accurately recorded. Support the year-end audit, working directly with external auditors and preparing necessary audit schedules and documentation. Assist with or lead ad hoc finance projects, such as system improvements, process streamlining, or integration of new sites. Person Spec: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience producing management accounts Strong understanding of financial principles and reporting Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Sage) Excellent communication skills, with an ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders Strong organisational and time management skills

NLB Solutions are working with a client that are recruiting for a graduate, with a minimum of a years experience, that is looking for role that will develop and grow as the business expands. The role will involve working with the Accounts Payable person and the Management Accountants at month end to take on responsibilities such as processing of invoices, month end accrual, prepayments and more in time. The role will offer a hybrid working pattern and study support to take the successful candidate to the next phase in their career. With offices in the West of London, the business is easily accessible on public transport and offers a chance to take on more responsibility as the company grow. The role will report into a Management Accountant but work alongside the Accounts Payable specialist and a part qualified Management Accountant. Duties: Assist with processing supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding and approvals Support purchase order matching and liaise with site managers to resolve discrepancies Help maintain and update the accounts payable and receivable ledgers Assist with preparing and processing payment runs and uploading payment files to the bank Perform supplier and customer account reconciliations Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded Provide administrative support for month-end activities, including journal entries and accruals Help maintain the Fixed Asset Register and track capital expenditure Support with ad hoc financial reporting, internal queries, and audit requests Assist in managing finance mailboxes and resolving queries from suppliers, staff, and sites Person spec: Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems High attention to detail and good organisational skills A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset# Ideally Studying or planning to study AAT / ACCA / CIMA Experience working in a multi-site business (retail or healthcare)

NLB Solutions are working with a business in Luton to recruit for a Finance Manager to deal with all aspects of month end and year end. The business have expanded for many years including through the pandemic. Now is the time add an additional resource to help manage the new responsibilities that the finance department has undertaken. The role reports into a Financial Controller and will take responsibilities for month end and year end processes. With excellent managers and peers in place, this role offers the chance for someone to grow develop and take on new challenges in the future. With large teams in place to help manage the transactional process, the teams are resourced well in order to keep them working to a very strict 9am - 5pm working day. Duties: Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice Corporation Tax Reporting and Tax Planning for Year End Working closely with business partners and being a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year end reporting periods Manage, prepare and review the Group Reporting function and monthly management accounts Responsible for the month-end process including preparation, posting and review of journals, completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of monthly movements Responsible for accurate reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and other debtors and creditors Complete weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Manage weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts ensuring the company's working capital are within agreed targets Assist the Group Finance Director with annual budget setting process and preparation of forecasts Take the lead on technical accounting issues including aspects of acquisition accounting. Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business Review, challenge and then implement changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) to provide maximum insight into company profitability. Develop the financial management systems and policies, to improve ways of working and increase efficiency Drive financial control and reporting to provide greater insight into the business thereby highlighting opportunities to increase profitability and increase margins across the Group Demonstrate exceptional financial analysis skills Work with internal stakeholders including board members to advise them on budget setting and monitoring, delivering an excellent business partnering service Produce high quality information, data and KPIs, ensuring that information and data produced by the finance teams is transparent, accurate and appropriate for corporate reporting Person Spec: Accountancy qualification CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBE will be considered Experience of working in a similar role within a medium/ large company Experience of leading and managing a team.

NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Milton Keynes that are seeking an Accountant to deal with the inventory of the business across the entities. The company have grown from 50m to 250m t/o in a short period and are looking forward to creating processes and procedures to streamline current and future reporting. The role will report into the Financial Controller who will support the new Stock Accountant. The role needs someone that is able to be in the office 5 days a week and needs someone that has experience of working on inventory and stock in a specialist role. The role needs someone that is an excellent communicator and also have good systems skills for this role to be fulfilled fully. Duties: Monitor inventory transactions, update general ledger as required, gather and analyse data, perform inventory audits and assessments, and produce regular inventory reports. Develop or enhance all inventory process controls. Write or improve process documentation with current synopsis. Research complex transaction histories to reconcile inventory discrepancies or inconsistencies. Prepare adjusting ledger or inventory entries as required according to proper policies and regulations. Assist quality control operations in management of quarantine stock. Participate in cycle counts and full count inventories, coordinating all physical inventory activities. Ensure all inventory counts procedures follow all relevant internal control systems. Provide accounting support to multiple company locations. Participate in all month-end closes in support of the accounting team. Utilise computer systems and software to process or obtain accounting data. Submit routine inventory control related reports. Support periodic and ad hoc reporting requests including external audit support, month/quarter/year-end close reporting and forecast to actual analysis. Assist in special projects; lead inventory problem-solving opportunities. Respond to enquiries regarding inventories with a sense of urgency. Collaborate with Operations and Finance to implement a strong inventory control environment. Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness, along with problem-solving skills to anticipate problems to be decided with an appropriate outcome. Person Spec: Experienced Stock or Inventory Accountant Excellent IT skills including Excel Excellent communication skills Ability to multi task across all areas of the business Solid Finance background

A chance to join a fast paced business that have expanded over the last few years. The company are now looking for a sales ledger credit controller to join the business. With 2+ years experience, this is a role that will be central to the collection of debt across the companies client base. The business offer an exciting and lively industry experience with the stability of an excellent funded portfolio of businesses. The managers within the business offer a supportive and hands on approach to developing the team to achieve the aim of understanding and expanding the skill sets that they have. Duties: Produce Sales Invoices Customer Account Reconciliations Credit Control Posting and allocation of invoices, credit notes and receipts on SAGE Line 50 Assist with bank reconciliation process Ad-hoc analysis as and when the business required Person Spec: Excellent team player Excel to a good level 2 years + experience

NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Watford to find a new Financial Accountant to join on a 6 month FTC. The role is for a qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) and needs someone that is a strong technical accountant that has ideally come from a practice background and has a year in industry. Direct from practice is also great but they must be immediately available. The role reports into a Group Financial Accounting Manager and is part of a well-established team that are responsible for reporting on group level and help work through audits and all technical accounting needs that the business has. Duties: Play an integral role in the statutory audit process and taxation compliance, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors to meet both internal and external reporting deadlines. Assist in producing and maintaining financial reporting reconciliations, including fixed assets, borrowings and intercompany for the Group and ensuring all entries are recorded accurately and balances are fully reconciled each month. Involvement in our treasury, cash and covenant reporting. Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset registers across multiple companies and ensuring the depreciation journal is recorded on a monthly basis. Ensuring financial records are kept up to date across the Group companies. Build strong and trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Balance sheet account reconciliations for fixed assets, tax, borrowings and intercompany produced monthly in line with strict reporting timetable. Statutory audits completed in line with our internal and external timelines, and all corporate tax and VAT compliance completed in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain up to date financial records. Strong and trusting relationships established with all key stakeholders, including finance team, external advisors and auditors. Provide support on the preparation of statutory accounts and tax reporting (including compliance and reporting). Liaising with external auditors and tax advisors. Responsibility for producing and maintaining financial reporting reconciliations; ensuring these are reviewed monthly and that records are evidenced to support financial statement audits. Ensure financial records are kept up to date across the Group companies. Liaise with the wider finance team to understand Group processes and take responsibility for specific processes as required. Involvement with our treasury and cash reporting. Build meaningful relationships with all key stakeholders, including fellow finance team members, external auditors, tax advisors and HMRC. Keep abreast of UK accounting and taxation legislation enabling the group to remain fully compliant in respective areas. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, effectively present ideas and turn them into practical actions. Lead initiatives on continuous improvement of financial reporting and support wider group goals and initiatives. Ad hoc financial projects. Person spec: ACCA or ACA qualified Experience of financial accounting Experience of statutory accounting

NLB solutions are working with a large business in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Dutch speaking Senior Accountant to join as soon as possible. The successful candidate will report to the Benelux Local Controller and requires someone with strong knowledge of Belgium and Dutch GAAP and familiarity with Belgian and Dutch accounting regulations. As a Senior Accountant for the Netherlands and Belgium, you will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with local accounting standards. The business offers a hybrid working pattern, competitive renumeration package and supportive management team. The have onsite parking and also have a regular bus service in the morning and end of the working day to the local train station for employees that are commuting by train. Duties: Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely financial information in accordance with US GAAP, Dutch and Belgian GAAP, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Stay abreast of changes in Dutch and Belgian accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements. Prepare Monthly VAT and Intrastat Returns for the Netherlands and Belgium. Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory returns to local authorities. Lead month-end processes for the Benelux entities, including journal entries, cashbooks, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. Maintain integrity of general ledgers, ensuring accurate coding and documentation. Oversee maintenance of Benelux fixed asset registers. Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing documentation to ensure smooth audit trails for Benelux operations. Work with Shared Services Centres and local teams to resolve queries and ensure seamless financial operations. Provide supplementary schedules and analysis for quarterly reporting. Identify process optimization opportunities and implement improvements for efficiency and accuracy. Ensure financial operations comply with Sarbanes-Oxley control framework standards. Preparation and submission of statutory/statistical reporting requirements Person spec: Benelux accounting experience, 3 years in a similar role. Qualified or part-qualified professional certification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong Dutch language skills (fluency required). Hands-on experience with ERP systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Capability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Luton who are looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor that is able to deal with managing the output for a team of purchase ledger clerks that are well established. The role will involve reconciliations, payment runs and all areas of the purchase ledger work. This is a business that offers an excellent work life balance whilst in the office for all working hours. The company has all staff back in the office as they feel that the business benefits from the full interaction of the staff. They have expanding the amount of office space that is available for finance team to work in. They do have a very supportive management team and are looking for someone that is able to help develop staff in the future. Duties: Supplier invoices are scanned, distributed, processed and allocated for authorisation on the system on a timely basis. Ensure accurate recovery of input VAT Management of the invoice authorisation process Timely and accurate passing of invoices as applicable Communicate unauthorised invoice position weekly Timely resolution of supplier queries Monthly supplier statement reconciliations Dealing with and resolving any account anomalies as they arise Monthly / mid monthly supplier payment runs in accordance with timetable Ad hoc supplier payments, as applicable Minimise unapproved invoices Timely closure of purchase ledger at month end in accordance with management accounts deadline Formal monthly review of aged creditors Management and creation of new supplier accounts and master creditors in accordance with group policy Dealing with supplier telephone queries Produce manual cheques when required and immediately post on the system Liaising with stakeholders to resolve any issues Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets Keep filing organised and up to date Management and control of purchase ledger team Performance management and review Annual appraisal and regular one to one reviews Internal audit compliance Person Spec: Experience of managing a team of purchase ledger clerk Excellent communication skills written and verbal Must have worked in a busy environment Commercially aware Excellent IT skills Desire to improve processes

NLB Solutions are working with a business in Luton to recruit for a Billing Manager. The role reports into a Finance Manager and the successful candidate will take responsibilities for a team. The role requires someone with previous experience in Billing and has strong management skills with a hands-on approach. The company has relocated to newly furnished premises with free parking. The role will report to the Finance Manager, previous experience in Billing and Team Management is essential and worked in a fast-paced environment. In return the company will offer a competitive salary, based in their offices full time. Duties: Management and Control of the Billing team Resolve revenue queries from leadership team and wider finance team at month end To ensure the month end procedures and deadlines are followed Improve revenue recognition procedures resulting in accurate reporting Liaising with commercial and account directors to ensure compliance of invoicing and revenue recognition requirements Calculation of client rebates and ensuring that appropriate provisions are in place Project work to improve current processes to ensure billing is accurate Monitor key deliverables including invoice submission timeframes, quality of billing data and level of credit notes Resolve revenue queries from leadership team and wider finance team at month end. Tasked with improving revenue recognition procedures for chargeable development work, resulting in better and accurate reporting and lowering risk of exposure. Defined and implemented new client on boarding procedure ensuring better adherence to billing requirements, including reviewing contracts for key information. Liaising with commercial and account directors to ensure compliance of invoicing and revenue recognition requirements. Working with clients and internal client managers to manage and resolve problematic debtors. Comparison of business cross charges and associated revenue. Calculation of client rebates and ensuring that appropriate provisions in place to cover. Point of contact for all client escalations. Review of process documents detailing specific billing procedures on an individual client basis. Person Spec: Minimum of three years recent experience in a supervisory/management role Previous worked in a similar role as a Billing Manager Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally and at many different levels Analytical with high attention to detail Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth. Demonstrates an investigative and can do approach and attitude to all tasks Computer literate with demonstrable ability in Microsoft packages and databases, (Word, Excel, Outlook)

NLB Solutions are working with a business in Luton to recruit for a Finance Manager to deal with all aspects of month end and year end. The business have expanded for many years including through the pandemic. Now is the time add an additional resource to help manage the new responsibilities that the finance department has undertaken. The role reports into a Financial Controller and will take responsibilities for month end and year end processes. With excellent managers and peers in place, this role offers the chance for someone to grow develop and take on new challenges in the future. With large teams in place to help manage the transactional process, the teams are resourced well in order to keep them working to a very strict 9am - 5pm working day. Duties: Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice Corporation Tax Reporting and Tax Planning for Year End Working closely with business partners and being a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year end reporting periods Manage, prepare and review the Group Reporting function and monthly management accounts Responsible for the month-end process including preparation, posting and review of journals, completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of monthly movements Responsible for accurate reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and other debtors and creditors Complete weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Manage weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts ensuring the company's working capital are within agreed targets Assist the Group Finance Director with annual budget setting process and preparation of forecasts Take the lead on technical accounting issues including aspects of acquisition accounting. Ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business Review, challenge and then implement changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) to provide maximum insight into company profitability. Develop the financial management systems and policies, to improve ways of working and increase efficiency Drive financial control and reporting to provide greater insight into the business thereby highlighting opportunities to increase profitability and increase margins across the Group Demonstrate exceptional financial analysis skills Work with internal stakeholders including board members to advise them on budget setting and monitoring, delivering an excellent business partnering service Produce high quality information, data and KPIs, ensuring that information and data produced by the finance teams is transparent, accurate and appropriate for corporate reporting Person Spec: Accountancy qualification CIMA/ACCA/ACA or QBE will be considered Experience of working in a similar role within a medium/ large company Experience of leading and managing a team.

NLB Solutions are working with a large business in Milton Keynes that are seeking an Accountant to deal with the inventory of the business across the entities. The company have grown from 50m to 250m t/o in a short period and are looking forward to creating processes and procedures to streamline current and future reporting. The role will report into the Financial Controller who will support the new Stock Accountant. The role needs someone that is able to be in the office 5 days a week and needs someone that has experience of working on inventory and stock in a specialist role. The role needs someone that is an excellent communicator and also have good systems skills for this role to be fulfilled fully. Duties: Monitor inventory transactions, update general ledger as required, gather and analyse data, perform inventory audits and assessments, and produce regular inventory reports. Develop or enhance all inventory process controls. Write or improve process documentation with current synopsis. Research complex transaction histories to reconcile inventory discrepancies or inconsistencies. Prepare adjusting ledger or inventory entries as required according to proper policies and regulations. Assist quality control operations in management of quarantine stock. Participate in cycle counts and full count inventories, coordinating all physical inventory activities. Ensure all inventory counts procedures follow all relevant internal control systems. Provide accounting support to multiple company locations. Participate in all month-end closes in support of the accounting team. Utilise computer systems and software to process or obtain accounting data. Submit routine inventory control related reports. Support periodic and ad hoc reporting requests including external audit support, month/quarter/year-end close reporting and forecast to actual analysis. Assist in special projects; lead inventory problem-solving opportunities. Respond to enquiries regarding inventories with a sense of urgency. Collaborate with Operations and Finance to implement a strong inventory control environment. Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness, along with problem-solving skills to anticipate problems to be decided with an appropriate outcome. Person Spec: Experienced Stock or Inventory Accountant Excellent IT skills including Excel Excellent communication skills Ability to multi task across all areas of the business Solid Finance background

An exciting opportunity to join a multi-site business as a reconciliations assistant. The business have a very high level of transactions and boast continued expansion over the last 5 years. They have been classed as an essential industry during the pandemic and have implemented covid safe offices with work from home policies that are still in place with a positive reaction from the teams. The business need someone that has experience of working in a high volume environment with lots of sales ledger and reconciliations transactions. Working closely with the existing team, this is a role that is visible to senior stakeholders in the business. The company offer an supportive environment that allows people to grow and develop internally and with a number of promotions recently, the teams are looking to back fill this role. The management have been supportive and shown to help the team reach their potential whilst with the business. Job Spec: To reconcile high volume Sales Ledger & Bank Accounts for various credit card Sales Ledger Accounts To liaise with fuel companies, credit card companies and processing agencies, proactively resolving any differences To liaise with Site Managers and Systems teams with respect to resolving queries and processing manual and missing vouchers To cover for other members of the reconciliations team and perform other duties as required by Managers or Finance Directors Person Spec: Experience of account reconciliation Advanced Excel and accounts package Experience of analysing and controlling large volumes of data Ideally AAT studier or qualified