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RM Recruit are delighted to be working in partnership with a well established and highly respected charitable organisation based in Warwickshire, who are looking to appoint a part-time Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is looking for a senior-level role with genuine influence, but who wants to work on a two-day-per-week basis. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior stakeholders, you will take ownership of the organisation's finance function and provide the financial insight, governance and challenge required to support effective decision-making and long-term sustainability. The role would suit a qualified accountant, or an experienced finance professional with strong relevant charity/not-for-profit experience, who enjoys working autonomously within a small and collaborative organisation. As Finance Manager, you will have responsibility for the effective management of the organisation's financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strong financial governance. You will act as a trusted financial adviser to senior leadership and the Board, translating financial information into clear and meaningful insight and helping the organisation make informed strategic decisions. The role combines strategic finance leadership with hands-on financial management, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a tangible contribution within a small organisation. Main duties include: Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance function. Develop and maintain effective financial strategies, processes and controls. Provide financial advice and challenge to the Chief Executive, senior leadership and Trustees. Support longer-term financial planning and organisational sustainability. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting. Ensure appropriate financial risk management and internal controls are maintained. Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports. Prepare annual statutory accounts and supporting working papers. Coordinate the annual audit process and act as the key finance contact for external auditors. Develop annual budgets, forecasts and medium-term financial plans. Monitor financial performance against budget and provide meaningful variance analysis. Prepare appropriate fund reporting for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure charitable income and expenditure is accurately recorded and appropriately controlled. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Ensure compliance with relevant financial legislation, regulations and best practice. As the ideal candidate, you will be an experienced finance professional who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational level. You will ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), although candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered. You will have: Experience preparing management and statutory accounts. Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience. Experience providing financial advice to senior leaders, committees and/or Boards. Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or another complex regulated environment. Good understanding of charity accounting and fund accounting. Strong Excel skills and experience using cloud-based accounting systems The confidence to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant looking to move into a senior part-time position while retaining the opportunity to influence organisational strategy. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

RM Recruit is supporting a Rugby-based Multi Academy Trust in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Manager to join its finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation while supporting the leadership team with financial planning and decision-making. Responsibilities will include: Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts for Trust schools and central operations. Monitoring income and expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts. Leading and mentoring a small finance team to maintain high performance standards. Overseeing the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process across the Trust and its individual schools. We are ideally seeking applicants with experience of working within a Multi Academy Trust or education setting, although candidates from other sectors will also be considered. Applicants should be available to start at short notice or immediately. Experience of IMP software and/or Sage 200 would be advantageous. This is an interim position with an expected duration of six months. Hybrid working is available. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We will treat all applicants fairly and equally, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity, or ethnic or national origin.

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a forward-thinking organisation based in Erdington who are actively seeking a confident, ambitious Accounts Payable Analyst to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of the accounts payable function, with the potential growth into a team leader post. As the Accounts Payable Analyst you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines. Verify invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and goods received notes. Ensure invoices are coded correctly to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres. Prepare and process payment runs via BACS, CHAPS, wire transfers, or cheque. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Investigate and resolve invoice queries with vendors and internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate vendor master data, including bank details and tax information. Monitor accounts payable ageing reports and manage overdue balances. Ensure compliance with company financial policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements. Person Specification: Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls. Good knowledge of Excel and other MS packages. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving. If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to advance your career, we encourage you to submit your application. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

RM Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a progressive and forward-thinking Housing Association based in Birmingham to recruit an experienced and detail-oriented FP&A & Treasury Analyst on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation offering a flexible hybrid working model, with three days per week based in the office and two days working from home. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Analysis & Treasury, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the organisation's financial planning, business planning, and treasury activities, contributing to informed decision-making and the achievement of strategic objectives. Maintain and manage critical financial and property portfolio data using systems such as Proval, BRIXX and Microsoft Office, ensuring accuracy and integrity across treasury and financial planning activities. Support the treasury function by monitoring daily cash positions, preparing cash flow and liquidity forecasts, managing loan portfolios, and banking operations, calculating loan covenant compliance, and processing month-end treasury journals, including balance sheet reconciliations and interest postings. Assist with the maintenance and development of the organisation's financial business plan using BRIXX, while updating and maintaining key FP&A reporting dashboards. Utilise and maintain Proval to prepare financial appraisals, assessing the viability of new development schemes and business initiatives. Support the preparation and submission of key regulatory returns, including the SDR, QFS and FFR, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes and systems, collaborating with stakeholders across the business to improve efficiency, strengthen reporting, and provide greater assurance through robust financial analysis. Person Specification: Part-qualified accountancy status (or equivalent experience) with significant finance and/or treasury experience, ideally within the social housing sector. Experience in treasury management and financial appraisal of development projects. A sound understanding of social housing finance, including rent standards, regulatory requirements, governance, and financial controls. Strong data analysis and IT skills, with advanced Excel capability and experience using systems such as ProVal, BRIXX and Power BI being highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to contribute positively as part of a team. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work accurately within deadlines. If you are seeking a fresh challenge, we encourage you to apply. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

RM Recruit are working in partnership with our North Birmingham based housing client to recruit an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor on an interim basis. This is a site-based role requiring travel across the North Birmingham area to assess residential housing stock. Main duties include: Undertake stock condition surveys across a portfolio of residential properties Accurately assess and record the condition of building elements, components, and services Input survey data into asset management systems in a timely and accurate manner Identify and report on defects, required repairs, and lifecycle replacements Ensure surveys align with compliance and regulatory standards Liaise with internal teams regarding findings and recommendations Maintain clear documentation and photographic evidence where required As the ideal candidate, you will possess proven experience carrying out stock condition surveys within social housing or residential property and you will possess strong knowledge of building construction, defects, and maintenance requirements. You will be a confident communicator who has the ability to work independently and manage a workload and it is essential that you have access to a vehicle (essential due to travel between sites). We are interested in speaking with candidates who possess strong IT skills and experience using asset management or survey software. This role is fully site-based, 5 days per week and the role is for circa 3 months with a strong likelihood of extension. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.