Debbie Burbage Recruitment

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with an established Northampton based organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Assistant Management Accountant to take responsibility for the preparation of management accounts for a number of their trading and non-trading entities. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, this is a varied and hands-on finance role with responsibility for the preparation and review of management accounts across the business. You will be involved in the full month-end process, taking ownership of key areas of the accounts and providing detailed analysis to ensure accurate and meaningful financial information is available to the business. The role also offers exposure to VAT, intercompany accounting, year-end audit and wider finance activities, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and being involved across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, including reporting across multiple cost centres Complete detailed month-end analysis, including accruals and prepayments, company credit card analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reviews Review expenditure and identify potential cost savings and areas requiring further investigation Undertake quarterly analysis of sales and cost of goods data, making appropriate provisions for potential liabilities or losses Prepare and submit the Group VAT return Reconcile intercompany balances and prepare relevant disclosures Support the year-end audit process, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries and assisting with tax packs Keep up to date with relevant legislation and regulations affecting the business and finance function Work collaboratively with other members of the Finance team, sharing knowledge and providing support where required Undertake additional finance duties and projects as required by the Head of Accounting Candidate We are looking for someone with strong hands-on accounting experience who is comfortable producing management accounts and has a thorough understanding of the nominal ledger, journals, reconciliations and the month-end process. Experience gained within a manufacturing or stock-controlled environment is essential, as is previous involvement in the year-end audit process. You may be qualified by experience, ideally with at least five years in a similar role, or have achieved an AAT Level 3 qualification. You will need to be confident using Excel, including VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, SUMIF and IF statements. Previous experience of Sage 200 would be helpful, although this is not essential as full training can be provided. Just as importantly, you will be methodical, organised and have excellent attention to detail. You will be comfortable managing deadlines and your own workload, while also enjoying being part of a wider finance team and supporting colleagues when needed. Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality are also important within this role. Salary: £35,000 - c£38,000 per annum depending on experience Hours: 39 hour working week, with an early finish on a Friday Holidays: 28 days including statutory days. Other Benefits: Free parking, employee discounts, Death in Service, health cash plan Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). For further information relating to our Privacy Policy, please see the link in the footer of our website.

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with an established Northampton based organisation to recruit a part-time Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant for a 12+ month period covering maternity leave until October 2027. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the credit control function for one of the Group's trading companies, including its export accounts. This is a hands-on role where you will manage your own customer accounts, build good relationships and ensure payments are received in line with agreed terms. Key Responsibilities Manage customer credit accounts, monitor payment schedules and ensure outstanding monies are collected within agreed terms Set up new customer accounts in line with company procedures and carry out appropriate credit checks Assess the creditworthiness of new customers and maintain appropriate credit limits Prepare and issue monthly customer statements and follow up outstanding balances Proactively chase overdue invoices and resolve payment queries or discrepancies Build positive relationships with customers, handling account queries professionally and efficiently Work closely with the sales team to resolve customer and payment queries Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all credit control activity and financial transactions Support the wider finance team as required, including the posting of purchase ledger invoices Candidate We are looking for someone with previous experience within credit control or a similar finance role who is comfortable taking ownership of their own ledger and understands the importance of proactively managing and collecting outstanding debt. You will be organised, accurate and able to manage your own workload and deadlines, with the confidence to communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also enjoying being part of a wider finance team. Previous experience of Sage would be helpful, although it is not essential as full training can be provided. More importantly, you will have a positive, practical approach, good attention to detail and be someone who takes pride in seeing things through. Salary: £27,300 - c£28,500 per annum pro-rata Hours: 22-24 hours per week, preferably Monday to Thursday between 9.00-9.30 start and finish and Friday start and finishing on Friday at 13:00 Holidays: 28 days including statutory days. Pro-rata if part-time Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). For further information relating to our Privacy Policy, please see the link in the footer of our website.

We are working exclusively with our Wellingborough based client, who are looking for a Finance Administrator on a Fixed Term Contract (4 Months but may be extended), to join their busy, friendly team. Reporting to the Senior Office Manager, duties will include: Sales Ledger - invoicing, processing daily sales and posting receipts, receipt allocation, reconciliations, investigating and resolving queries Purchase ledger - processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, expenses etc Chasing payments Stock allocation Tracking orders Assisting in other areas of finance administration as required Requirements: Knowledge or Sales & Purchase Ledger Working knowledge of Excel Good attention to detail Excellent communication skills Benefits: £27,000 - £29,000pa (depending on experience) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (30 minutes lunch) - working Tuesday - Saturday Free on-site parking This position is based in Wellingborough and is within commutable distance of Rushden, Irthlingborough, Kettering and Northampton. Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). For further relating to our Privacy please see the link in the footer of our website.

We are delighted to be working exclusively with our Milton Keynes based client to recruit a Financial Controller for a newly created role within their growing business. This is a genuine opportunity to build and shape the finance function from an early stage, working closely with the CFO while positioning yourself to grow into a future CFO role as the business continues to scale. You will be joining an ambitious and forward thinking organisation at a pivotal point in its journey, where your impact will be both visible and valued. This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys being both strategic and operational, and who thrives in a fast paced, evolving environment. The role will include: Ownership of financial and management reporting, compliance and audit processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to UK GAAP (FRS 102) and or IFRS Developing and improving financial controls, systems and processes to support a scaling business Leading on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Producing meaningful insights and reporting to support decision making Managing SaaS related financial elements, including recurring revenue, subscription models and key performance metrics Managing cash flow, treasury and overall financial performance Driving automation and efficiencies across the finance function Building and developing a small finance team Acting as a key business partner across the organisation The Candidate The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical and commercial finance experience. You will bring a proactive and hands on approach, with the ability to build and improve processes, alongside excellent communication skills and a collaborative style. Experience within a fast paced or scaling business environment would be highly beneficial, as would a genuine interest in using technology and automation to enhance finance. Remuneration: Salary: 55,000 to c 70,000 per annum (depending on experience) EMI share options Pension scheme, exceeding auto-enrolment minimums Further benefits as the business scales If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and be part of an exciting growth journey, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in Milton Keynes and within commutable distance of Buckingham, Towcester, Northampton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Daventry, Bedford and Luton. Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). For further information relating to our Privacy Policy please see the link in the footer of our website.

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is excited to be working exclusively with Caffeine & Machine on recruiting an Assistant Accountant/Management Accountant to join their passionate and ambitious team. Founded in 2015, Caffeine & Machine has built an impressive reputation within the UK automotive experiential leisure sector, creating a community-driven brand where inclusion, adventure and connection sit at the heart of everything they do. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong values and ambitious plans for the future. Based at their Ettington site for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days, you will be right amongst the action and buzz of the community whilst also benefiting from a healthy work-life balance. The Role Working closely with the Part Time Head of Finance, this is a hands-on and varied role which would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the detail, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes real pride in delivering accurate financial information. The successful individual will play a key role in supporting both the day-to-day finance function and future process improvements across the business. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements Managing supplier queries and payment runs Reconciling cash received against sales activity Ensuring accurate sales invoicing and VAT accounting Daily bank reconciliations and cashflow forecasting Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis Managing monthly payroll processes and liaising with outsourced providers VAT submissions within agreed deadlines Supporting ongoing finance process improvements and projects The Candidate The ideal candidate will already have experience within a hands on finance role covering transactional finance through to month end responsibilities and will enjoy being involved in the detail. This role requires someone who is self-motivated, trustworthy and capable of working independently whilst also collaborating effectively with the wider team. You will naturally take pride in your work, enjoy improving processes and be confident in challenging existing ways of working where improvements can be made. Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. Candidates could be studying, qualified by experience or already operating at a management accountant level. Previous experience within the hospitality sector is essential, and experience with Fourth payroll systems would be advantageous but not essential. The role is within commutable distance of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Southam, Coventry, Brackley, Daventry, Northampton and surrounding areas. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (Dependent on experience) Hours of work: 9 am - 5 pm - Hybrid working Holidays: 24 days holiday + statutory bank holidays + birthday leave Other: Pension, free parking, Cult of Machine Benefits Please note: All direct applications or speculative CVs sent to Caffeine & Machine will be forwarded to Debbie Burbage Recruitment as part of our exclusive partnership. Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). For further relating to our Privacy please see the link in the footer of our website.