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Interim Financial Controller / Year-End Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 days on-site)
Day Rate: c.£500 (Inside IR35)
Duration: Until March 2026

A leading international organisation with a global reach is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded qualified accountant to support its finance team through a busy year-end period.

This assignment offers the opportunity to work with a complex, multi-entity structure, collaborating with Big 4 auditors and senior leadership to deliver accurate, compliant financial reporting under IFRS.

Key responsibilities include:.

Supporting the delivery of the Annual Report, including preparation of financial briefings for senior stakeholders.Take ownership of the audit process by coordinating deliverables, maintaining well-prepared audit files, and ensuring all queries are addressed within agreed deadlines.Lead statutory and entity-level reporting activities, covering areas such as fixed assets, leases, and group consolidation to ensure full compliance.Preparing detailed financial statements and reports across multiple entities in line with IFRS and internal accounting policiesOversee sustainability reporting requirements, ensuring disclosures are accurate, aligned with reporting standards, and integrated into the wider financial statements.Partner with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders to provide clear financial analysis and practical recommendations that support business decisions.Offer guidance and oversight to junior colleagues, promoting high standards and consistency across all financial reporting outputs.

The ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ICAS, CA or ACCA ) with at least 5 years' PQE.Have strong technical accounting and IFRS experience gained within a complex, multi-site or international environment.Have operated previously as a Financial Controller, Financial Reporting Manager, Group Accounting Manager or equivalent.Be confident working under pressure to deliver accurate results to tight deadlines.Be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and driving process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available or available within two weeks qualified accountant to make a real impact within a global organisation during a key reporting cycle.

Please contact Anthony Tait on 07884 733705 or apply to this advert for further information.

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Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Full time, permanent

Salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

Office based - central Herts (A1 corridor)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a hands-on role in a growing SME? Our client, a well-established and dynamic business, is seeking an ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist studier)to join their team as Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, a fast paced environment and the chance to make a real impact within a close-knit, commercially focused organisation. Please note this is not initially a role managing additional staff, so would suit well someone looking to make a step from Management Accountant to Finance Manager.

Working within this team of 4, and reporting directly to the Finance Director you will be responsible for the following duties:

Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and Year-End Accounts

Financial analysis and reporting - supporting the improvement of internal controls

Identifying areas for improvement of process and procedure

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation schedules

Balance sheet reconciliations - stock, prepayments, and accruals

Post and review journals

Bank reconciliations

Manage and maintain lease agreements

Prepare cash flow forecasts and reports for the Finance Director

Manage invoice discounting and perform bank reconciliations in Sage

Carrying out review and analysis projects to identify cost-saving opportunities

Oversee credit control and manage customer relationships

Raise and reconcile invoices

Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare weekly/monthly payments

Manage the invoice approval process, ensuring accurate coding and compliance

Import payroll data files from the external bureau into Sage 50 Accounts

Perform year end payroll calculations at year end (holiday etc)

Who are we looking for:

You will be ideally ACCA or CIMA qualified and at a minimum a studying finalist

Have proven experience in an SME environment with hands-on, varied responsibility across the full finance function

Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent Excel and Sage 50 skills

A proactive problem-solver who thrives on improving systems and controls

Confident communicator, able to work closely with senior management and external stakeholders

Applications can only be accepted by those who are happy to be predominantly office based, Mon-Fri - with the possibility of 1 day working from home following a qualifying period.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow with a successful SME, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply or contact Helen Hopley - Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

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Butler Rose is pleased to be supporting a well-established and growing automotive group with multiple sites in their search for an experienced Management Accountant.

About the Role:
Reporting into the Divisional Financial Controller, this is a crucial role responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and maintaining strong financial controls across several sites. You'll be integral in providing insightful financial reporting and ensuring operational teams are supported with timely and clear financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports to tight deadlinesReconcile balance sheets and ensure compliance with accounting policiesOversee key month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and stock reconciliationsWork closely with operational management to ensure awareness of financial performance and risksSupport with budgeting and forecasting processes across the divisionAssist in the preparation of year-end accounts and audit requirementsMaintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with HMRC and company standards

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive retail sector is essentialAAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA (qualified by experience also considered)Strong Excel skillsExceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and multitaskConfident communicator, comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholdersFlexible and proactive approach to work in a dynamic, multi-site business

I f you're interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ben Smith at Butler Rose via [email protected] or 07786 642722

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Butler Rose is pleased to be supporting a well-established and growing automotive group with multiple sites in their search for an experienced Management Accountant.

About the Role:
Reporting into the Divisional Financial Controller, this is a crucial role responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and maintaining strong financial controls across several sites. You'll be integral in providing insightful financial reporting and ensuring operational teams are supported with timely and clear financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports to tight deadlinesReconcile balance sheets and ensure compliance with accounting policiesOversee key month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and stock reconciliationsWork closely with operational management to ensure awareness of financial performance and risksSupport with budgeting and forecasting processes across the divisionAssist in the preparation of year-end accounts and audit requirementsMaintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with HMRC and company standards

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive retail sector is essentialAAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA (qualified by experience also considered)Strong Excel skillsExceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and multitaskConfident communicator, comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholdersFlexible and proactive approach to work in a dynamic, multi-site business

I f you're interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Ben Smith at Butler Rose via [email protected] or 07786 642722

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Administration Assistant - Carlisle
Full-time - Immediate start available!
Exclusive Recruitment Partner: Butler Rose Lancashire & Cumbria

Looking for a role where you're valued, trusted and genuinely make a difference?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a positive, organised and people-focused Administrator to join a friendly and supportive operations team at a well-established business in Carlisle.

If you love variety, enjoy being the "go-to" person, and get satisfaction from keeping things running smoothly, this is the perfect role for you.

You'll be joining a company with strong values, a great culture, and brilliant long-term career opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same! You'll become the central hub of the operations team, making sure everything stays on track and everyone has what they need to succeed.

You will:

Build and update project schedules so everyone knows what's happening and whenHelp teams stay aligned by coordinating resources and keeping plans currentPull together simple reports that show progress and highlight what's neededPromote safe working practices in your day-to-day tasksBe the friendly voice on the phone and the welcoming face at receptionKeep digital and paper records organised and easy to findMake sure mail, documents and information reach the right people promptlySupport Contract Managers with day-to-day adminArrange vehicle maintenance and service schedulesBook accommodation and travel when neededCollaborate with Operations, Commercial and Finance teams to solve problemsGather key documents (timesheets, invoices, labour records, vehicle checks)Ensure managers have everything they need for quick approvalsMaintain supervisor documentation so it's always up to dateShare snag lists with the right people to keep projects movingJump in to help with anything that supports the wider team

✅ What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who loves being organised and supporting others. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Confident using Outlook, Excel and WordNaturally organised with a knack for multitaskingAble to prioritise when everything feels importantClear, friendly and professional communicatorEnjoys being part of a supportive teamExperience creating or updating schedules or timelinesComfortable helping to plan workloads or resourcesAccess to a vehicle due to the location on the outskirts of Carlisle

🎁 What's In It For You?

Competitive salary25 days holiday + bank holidaysFree onsite parkingSupportive team cultureCareer development and progression opportunitiesThe chance to really shape how things run

✅ Ready to join a team that values you?

Apply today through Butler Rose Lancashire & Cumbria, our exclusive recruitment partner for this role.

We'd love to hear from you

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Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a globally recognised market leader with the recruitment of a Senior Insolvency Regulatory Manager.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced insolvency professional to take on a senior regulatory role within a leading professional standards organisation.

In this role, you'll manage a varied portfolio of insolvency regulatory casework, overseeing licensing applications, monitoring activities, and regulatory reporting. You'll lead a small team, ensuring regulatory processes run smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Beyond the operational aspects, you'll also play an active role in shaping insolvency regulatory policy, representing the organisation at key industry forums, contributing to consultations, and engaging with government and oversight bodies.

This is a senior position that requires significant insolvency expertise, ideally supported by JIEB or equivalent qualifications. You'll have a strong grasp of UK insolvency legislation, excellent analytical skills, and confidence dealing with complex regulatory matters. First-class written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the profession.

This can be a fully remote set-up with occasional travel for meetings, our client can offer flexibility to suit your circumstances.

Our client can offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and holiday allowance, fully remote - contributing to an excellent work/life balance, and an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a high-profile leadership role.

If you are looking to step into a senior role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and policy influence, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Anthony Tait on 07884 733705 or email a . tait @ butlerrose . com for a confidential discussi

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Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a globally recognised market leader with the recruitment of a Senior Insolvency Regulatory Manager.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced insolvency professional to take on a senior regulatory role within a leading professional standards organisation.

In this role, you'll manage a varied portfolio of insolvency regulatory casework, overseeing licensing applications, monitoring activities, and regulatory reporting. You'll lead a small team, ensuring regulatory processes run smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Beyond the operational aspects, you'll also play an active role in shaping insolvency regulatory policy, representing the organisation at key industry forums, contributing to consultations, and engaging with government and oversight bodies.

This is a senior position that requires significant insolvency expertise, ideally supported by JIEB or equivalent qualifications. You'll have a strong grasp of UK insolvency legislation, excellent analytical skills, and confidence dealing with complex regulatory matters. First-class written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the profession.

This can be a fully remote set-up with occasional travel for meetings, our client can offer flexibility to suit your circumstances.

Our client can offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and holiday allowance, fully remote - contributing to an excellent work/life balance, and an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a high-profile leadership role.

If you are looking to step into a senior role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and policy influence, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Anthony Tait on 07884 733705 or email a . tait @ butlerrose . com for a confidential discussi

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Butler Rose is delighted to be supporting a globally recognised market leader with the recruitment of a Senior Insolvency Regulatory Manager.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced insolvency professional to take on a senior regulatory role within a leading professional standards organisation.

In this role, you'll manage a varied portfolio of insolvency regulatory casework, overseeing licensing applications, monitoring activities, and regulatory reporting. You'll lead a small team, ensuring regulatory processes run smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Beyond the operational aspects, you'll also play an active role in shaping insolvency regulatory policy, representing the organisation at key industry forums, contributing to consultations, and engaging with government and oversight bodies.

This is a senior position that requires significant insolvency expertise, ideally supported by JIEB or equivalent qualifications. You'll have a strong grasp of UK insolvency legislation, excellent analytical skills, and confidence dealing with complex regulatory matters. First-class written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the profession.

Whether you're looking for a full remote set-up or a hybrid arrangement, our client can offer flexibility to suit your circumstances.

Our client can offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and holiday allowance, fully remote - contributing to an excellent work/life balance, and an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a high-profile leadership role.

If you are looking to step into a senior role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and policy influence, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with Anthony Tait on 07884 733705 or email a . tait @ butlerrose . com for a confidential discussion.

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Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Warrington
Sector: Manufacturing
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take the next step in your career within a fast paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a confident and proactive HR Advisor to join our team in Liverpool.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the HR function across a large, busy workforce. This is a hands on, generalist position where no two days are the same. You'll manage a high volume of employee relations (ER) cases, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant HR support across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide advice and guidance to managers on all HR matters, including employee relations, performance, absence, and disciplinary issues.Manage a large caseload of ER cases from start to finish.Support with HR policies, procedures, and best practice updates.Assist with recruitment, on boarding, and training processes.Work closely with the wider HR and management team to drive engagement and improve employee experience.Maintain accurate HR records and reports.

About You:

Previous experience as an HR Advisor (ideally in a manufacturing or similar fast paced environment).Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.Confident managing complex and high volume ER cases.Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) preferred.

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary: £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.General company benefits package.Opportunity to work as part of a large, supportive HR team.Career development and ongoing professional support.

If you're an experienced HR Advisor who thrives in a fast moving, people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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I'm currently partnering with a Wantage based global manufacturing leader who needs extra support in their busy Shared Service team. They're looking for an experienced Payroll Assistant to join them on a 3-month contract during a peak period - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on payroll environment.

What you'll be doing:

Processing and checking monthly payrolls for around 500 employees across four UK sitesHandling Tax, NIC, and pension calculationsManaging statutory payments and pension administrationSupporting payroll finance tasks including journals, reconciliations, and control accounts

What we're looking for:

Strong background in end-to-end, high-volume payroll (multi-site experience a plus)Solid understanding of UK Tax, NIC, and pension auto-enrolmentConfident with Excel and Microsoft OfficeDetail-driven, accurate, and great with numbersA proactive team player who can hit the ground running

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business, add value immediately, and work with a friendly, professional payroll team.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. [email protected] / 07918 459 322

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