AFR Consulting

19 job(s) at AFR Consulting

AFR Consulting Burnley, Lancashire
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
This privately owned business is provides equipment and services across a range of sectors and is now reaping the benefits of internal investment which is helping them attract and retain long term contracts with larger customers. As part of this growth and with an eye on succession planning they are now seeking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious Finance Manager, this individual will form a key part of the management team and will be expected to play a major role in decision making, supporting a busy Finance Director whose role will be reducing over time. Managing an established and experienced finance department you will drive greater understanding of costs and margins to improve performance whilst also making sense of revenue streams and high value transactions. The key duties of the Finance Manager will be: Produce monthly management accounts with commentary Develop KPI's and MI pack for the board Provide analysis of costs and process efficiency Monitor FX and foreign currency transactions Assist with annual budget and reporting variances Drive commercial / financial awareness in each department Cashflow management, banking and financial forecasting Managing the year end with audit Key contact with banks and auditors Oversee wages, PAYE, NI and HMRC matters Manage the credit control, purchase ledger and invoicing team Support business improvement projects and contract negotiations As a business they have a stable culture and finance is a valued department so you can also expect to have to react quickly and offer financial judgement on different challenges and opportunities that come along. Great communication skills and credibility will be essential as you will be expected to challenge and question the current set up and make recommendations to departmental managers that can drive change and improve processes. The business has recently installed SAGE 200 so a flair for IT, improving systems and in particular pulling together financial and operational data from different business software would be very useful. The ideal candidate for this vacancy would be a part or fully CIMA or ACCA /ACA qualified or QBE Accountant with previous experience of managing an SME finance function. This will definitely be a hands on role but there will be some quick wins around process improvement and automation, allowing you to rapidly establish yourself as a valued member of the senior team. Please apply now for immediate consideration for this superb Finance Manager opportunity!
AFR Consulting Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Our client, a well-known company based in Skelmersdale, are currently recruiting for an experienced credit controller to join their established team. The duties of the role: Responsible for all credit control duties, creating sales invoices and raising credit notes Ensure the overdue debt is kept to a minimum and sales invoices are raised promptly and accurately Credit checking and setting credit lim click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Our client, a well-known company based in Skelmersdale, are currently recruiting for an experienced credit controller to join their established team. The duties of the role: Responsible for all credit control duties, creating sales invoices and raising credit notes Ensure the overdue debt is kept to a minimum and sales invoices are raised promptly and accurately Credit checking and setting credit limits for new and existing customers Working on the international accounts dealing with various currencies Collecting overdue monies via telephone and written correspondence Weekly review of debtors within department heads Resolving any customer invoice queries Issuing and reconciling customer statements Daily bank reconciliation Any other credit control and sales ledger duties Experience of international trading and international credit control would be beneficial for this role though not essential. You must have credit control experience to be considered and ideally from a role where you have been the sole point of contact for the credit control/sales ledger. You must be organised, a strong and confident communicator and have a real passion for credit control In return you will receive an excellent salary, bonus scheme and benefits package including remote working, flexible working hours, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, excellent pension, free on-site parking plus other things. If you are an experienced credit controller who is looking for a new challenge, please apply to Tammy Smith now.
AFR Consulting Chorley, Lancashire
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Our exclusive client based in Chorley are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller. This niche client have gone through rapid growth over the past 10 years and the credit control duties have previously been shared between the team however with the increase in workload, they now need a full time person to be fully responsible for the credit control and sales ledger. The duties of the role: Chasing overdue accounts via phone and email Ensuring you have an up-to-date ledger at all times Producing weekly reports for line managers on customer accounts, highlighting any issues Resolving any issues to ensure prompt payments Setting credit limits and implementing them to new and existing customers Raising credits where necessary to ensure payments are received on time Posting and allocating payments to customer accounts Bank reconciliations Implementing new credit control procedures if improvements to the process can be made To be considered for this role, you must have previous credit control experience ideally with sales ledger experience also. You have to be a confident and professional communicator who can build rapport with customers being friendly but firm when needed.You will also be used to working on Excel. In return for your experience you will receive an excellent salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and on site parking. If you have a real passion for credit control and looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply to Tammy Smith now.
AFR Consulting Cheadle, Cheshire
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Our exclusive client based in Cheadle Hulme are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for all day to day accounting and support and advise on any financial decisions. Duties include: Produce monthly Management Accounts for assigned subsidiaries (Profit and Loss, Balance sheet and other financial documents) Monthly balance sheet reconciliations- (Including reconciliations of Accruals and Prepayment schedules, Fixed Asset registers, Goods received not invoiced to purchase orders, etc) Maintain Fixed Assets registers Preparation and submission of VAT Returns Monthly Bank Account reconciliations Monthly Reconciliation of intercompany transactions Intercompany Recharges Support UK & Overseas finance departments, where necessary Assist in the year end external audit's for assigned subsidiaries, where appropriate Other Ad hoc duties as required To be considered for this role, you must have previous management accounts experience. You will be a strong Excel user, who is naturally methodical, can work to tight deadlines and is a confident communicator. The salary is £40K (pro rata) and you will receive 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata) free on site parking, pension and healthcare benefits. If you are an experienced Management Accountant who is looking for a reduced hours role, please apply to Tammy Smith now.
AFR Consulting Nelson, Lancashire
May 31, 2026
Full time
Our exclusive client, based in Nelson, is currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. This manufacturing firm need an experienced allrounder to take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting. Duties including: Full responsibility for the purchase ledger including dealing with queries, processing invoices and statement reconciliations Preparing payment runs and en click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting
May 31, 2026
Full time
This hugely successful company has an established presence in both the UK and overseas. As one of the market leaders in their field they manufacture and distribute specialist products via a number of channels and have grown substantially both organically and through acquisition. The company continues to invest in its infrastructure and as a result of this a new position for a Finance Business Part click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting
May 30, 2026
Full time
This hugely successful company has an established presence in both the UK and overseas. As one of the market leaders in their field they manufacture and distribute specialist products via a number of channels and have grown substantially both organically and through acquisition. The company continues to invest in its infrastructure and as a result of this a new position for a Finance Business Part click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting
May 29, 2026
Full time
This hugely successful company has an established presence in both the UK and overseas. As one of the market leaders in their field they manufacture and distribute specialist products via a number of channels and have grown substantially both organically and through acquisition. The company continues to invest in its infrastructure and as a result of this a new position for a Finance Business Part click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Preston, Lancashire
May 28, 2026
Full time
Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy accounts team.This financial services company is looking for someone with a strong management accounts background and excellent double entry skills who can confidently deliver the monthly accounts whilst maintaining tight financial controls. Duties include: Producing accurate and timely management accounts Providing mo click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Blackpool, Lancashire
May 13, 2026
Full time
Our client is a successful and highly profitable group of companies seeking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to their finance team as part of a longer term succession plan. As an established manufacturer their success has been driven by considerable internal investment with a focus on environmental sustainability and a culture of employee engagement and customer care. This new role is a key hire supporting an experienced Finance Director and will offer exposure to all aspects of the finance function. They are keen to recruit someone CIMA / ACCA or ACA qualified with the right attitude and desire to settle into a position where they can be developed towards a leadership role in the future The successful candidate will act as a Finance Business Partner to look at costs and performance with operational stakeholders across the business, providing financial information and analysis to support decision making and commercial activity. The main duties will include: Preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts Collaborating across all departments to improve cost control and profitability Improving financial systems and controls, introducing AI where necessary Preparing detailed MI on costs and margins to identify trends and risk areas Consolidating financial information into group reporting pack Cashflow planning, forecasting and currency management Providing financial analysis and reporting to senior management Producing the monthly management accounts with commentary Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit Assisting with strategic planning, cost saving and efficiency improvements This will be a wide ranging role offering plenty of scope to review processes across all cost centres and introduce improvements. The ideal candidate would be a proactive, self-starter able to credibly influence colleagues and drive change. Strong IT skills, knowledge of ERP systems and an ability to implement AI and finance transformation activities would be very attractive. Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or Finance Manager from a manufacturing, industrial or distribution company would be preferred. Provided you are a fully qualified Accountant with some experience, duties can be shaped to suit the successful candidate, so if you have the right attitude and career ambition, please do not hesitate to apply. On offer is an attractive salary, benefits package and fantastic career development prospects. Hybrid working could also be available once settled into the role, although applications will only be considered from candidates living in a reasonable commuting distance.
AFR Consulting Blackpool, Lancashire
May 13, 2026
Full time
This privately owned business is provides equipment and services across a range of sectors and is now reaping the benefits of internal investment which is helping them attract long term contracts with larger customers. As part of this growth and with an eye on succession planning they are now seeking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious Finance Manager to manage the finance function and help drive the profitability and growth of the business. This individual will form a key part of the management team and will be expected to play a major role in decision making, supporting a busy FC who is taking on more senior responsibility. Managing an established and experienced finance department you will drive greater understanding of costs and margins to improve performance whilst also making sense of complex revenue streams and high volumes of transactions. The key duties of the Finance Manager will be: • Produce monthly management accounts with commentary • Develop KPI's and MI pack for the board • Provide analysis of costs and process efficiency • Assist with annual budget and reporting variances • Drive commercial / financial awareness in each department • Cashflow management, banking and financial forecasting • Managing the year end with audit • Key contact with banks and auditors • Oversee wages, PAYE, NI and HMRC matters • Manage the credit control, purchase ledger and invoicing team • Support business improvement projects and contract negotiations As a business they are also actively looking at commercial opportunities so you can also expect to have to react quickly and offer financial judgement on different scenarios that come along. Great communication skills and credibility will be essential as you will be expected to challenge and question the current set up and make recommendations to departmental managers that can drive change and improve processes. The business has recently installed a new ERP system so a flair for IT, improving systems and in particular pulling together financial and operational data from different business software would be very useful. The ideal candidate for this vacancy would be CIMA or ACCA /ACA qualified or finalist with experience of managing and developing the finance function for a growing business (circa £20m to £50m t/o). This will definitely be a hands on role but there will be some quick wins allowing you to rapidly establish yourself as a valued member of the senior team. Please apply now for immediate consideration for this superb Finance Manager opportunity!
AFR Consulting Burnley, Lancashire
May 13, 2026
Full time
This established group of companies is currently going through a post-merger and integration process and have identified a need to strengthen the finance team at a senior level. Operating through a number of reputable brands they specialise in the supply and installation of bespoke equipment to a variety of sectors and are supported by industry leading R&D and a parent company with global reach click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Blackpool, Lancashire
May 11, 2026
Full time
Our client is a successful and highly profitable group of companies seeking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to their finance team as part of a longer term succession plan. As an established manufacturer their success has been driven by considerable internal investment with a focus on environmental sustainability and a culture of employee engagement and customer care click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Blackpool, Lancashire
May 11, 2026
Full time
This privately owned business is provides equipment and services across a range of sectors and is now reaping the benefits of internal investment which is helping them attract long term contracts with larger customers. As part of this growth and with an eye on succession planning they are now seeking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious Finance Manager to manage the finance function and help drive t click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Burnley, Lancashire
May 10, 2026
Full time
This established group of companies is currently going through a post-merger and integration process and have identified a need to strengthen the finance team at a senior level. Operating through a number of reputable brands they specialise in the supply and installation of bespoke equipment to a variety of sectors and are supported by industry leading R&D and a parent company with global reach click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Burnley, Lancashire
May 08, 2026
Full time
Our exclusive client based in Burnley are currently recruiting for someone to work within their team covering both administration duties and daily accounting duties. This manufacturing company is established and due to growth need an extra pair of hands to support the team. Duties include: Supporting the directors with the day-to-day running of the office Processing purchase invoices, dealing with supplier queries and assisting with preparing payment runs Chasing overdue accounts and allocating payments to accounts Organising quotes and samples for customers, emailing details where necessary Working on reception, dealing with phone calls and queries Assisting any customers and visitors on site, being the first point of contact ensuring they are dealt with in a professional manner Admin support to the directors and other managers when needed Any other adhoc admin/accounting duties To be considered for this role, you will be used to working in a varied role where you have multitasked, managed your own time and been used to working to tight deadlines. Ideally you will be from a small turnover company. In return you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension, 37.5 hour week (flexible start and finish time) and free on site parking. If you are looking for a varied role covering both accounting and admin, please apply to Tammy Smith now for an immediate interview.
AFR Consulting Blackpool, Lancashire
May 08, 2026
Full time
Our client is a successful and highly profitable group of companies seeking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to their finance team as part of a longer term succession plan. As an established manufacturer their success has been driven by considerable internal investment with a focus on environmental sustainability and a culture of employee engagement and customer care click apply for full job details
AFR Consulting Preston, Lancashire
May 05, 2026
Full time
Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their busy accounts team. This financial services company is looking for someone with a strong management accounts background and excellent double entry skills who can confidently deliver the monthly accounts whilst maintaining tight financial controls. Duties include: Producing accurate and timely management accounts Providing monthly analysis and review of overheads, investigating variances and cost saving opportunities Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations including prepayments, accruals and other control accounts Assisting the FC in preparing the monthly management accounts pack including detailed analysis of overheads and cost performance Preparing cost reports with commentary Prepare quarterly VAT return for FC review Prepare weekly cash flow reports to enable cash reporting and forecasting Assessing existing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency Assist the wider finance team where needed To be considered for this role, you need to have previous accounting experience including experience in management accounts and a working knowledge of double entry bookkeeping. You will have a strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. You will be AAT Qualified or Qualified by experience. A team player is a must as is a good communicator. Strong Excel skills are essential. In return you will receive a competitive salary with 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (36 days holiday) be offered hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home) work a 35 hour week (9-5 with an hour for lunch) be offered an excellent pension and bonus scheme. If you are a experienced in Management Accounts and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply to Tammy Smith now for an immediate interview.