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Accounts/Tax Semi-Senior

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:29:31 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTS/TAX SEMI-SENIOR

SALARY: 28-32K

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS17)

The Business & Opportunity:

A well respected, growing and reputable North Leeds based accountancy practice is looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior to provide an excellent service to their client base. Alongside the accounts remit, you will also work within their personal tax team.

You will be based at their impressive North Leeds offices in LS17 and work with their small team in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Practice Manager, and working as part of a small team, you will take responsibility for the following tasks:

Accounts Preparation to draft level, either taken from Excel based bookkeeping records, or from trial balance and ledger reports.
Playing a key role in the personal tax team, which will include preparing and filing tax returns, payments-on-account, P11Ds, simple trust returns and R40s., tax-coding notice reviews, liaison with HMRC.
Reconcile Balance Sheets.
Prepare working files for Partner review.
MTD (Making Tax Digital) Quarterly returns.
Draft Corporation tax computations.
Help and guide clients with their bookkeeping, including cloud systems.
VAT returns and registrations.
Assist the payroll department with some payrolls, along with queries including auto-enrolment and SSP/SMP etc.
Liaise with and maintain excellent relationships with clients.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

Must have worked within a small-medium sized accountancy practice.
Accounts preparation experience, comfortable and experienced with limited company accounts, VAT returns and year end accounts.
A general working knowledge of personal taxation.
A good understanding of HMRC deadlines, penalty regimes and general compliance.
A working knowledge of Payroll to be able to support the payroll department.
A formal accountancy qualification is NOT essential, hence can suit Qualified by Experience, AAT, Part-qualified, as well as ACCA/ACA.
Competent and experienced with cloud-based accountancy packages, ideally Quickbooks and Xero. (A Knowledge of IRIS will also be helpful, but not a pre-requisite).
Thrive in a small office environment, with good interpersonal skills to liaise well with clients.
Excellent attention to detail and a good self-discipline.

What’s on offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £28,000-£32,000
Future possibility of occasional hybrid working.
The opportunity to work in an established and growing firm.
A North Leeds location offering free on-site parking. Easily accessible from all parts of Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Wetherby and surrounding areas.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

 Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:35:39 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER

SALARY: 60-70K + BONUS + BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting fast growth digital learning and employee engagement business. They help organisations capture, share and reinforce knowledge through AI-enabled data driven solutions. They are scaling rapidly , backed by a culture that values innovation, integrity and measurable impact.

As part of this growth, they have created a new opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A) to lead their financial planning, budgeting, and reporting functions.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be part of the senior management team, instrumental in guiding the financial direction, building scalable systems and influencing the decisions that define their next growth phase.

The business offers a flexible hybrid working approach, giving you the option of some home working alongside attending their Leeds City Centre offices.

Specific Requirement:

You will operate at both a strategic level and in a hands-on capacity. This will include the following key responsibilities:

Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and department leads, translating financial insight into actionable recommendations.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support strategy, funding, and investment decisions.
Deliver insights into SaaS metrics including ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, and retention.
Partner with department heads to track performance, identify opportunities and inform business decisions.
Oversee management accounts, reconciliations, and monthly reporting cycles.
Maintain and enhance the company’s Xero platform, including payroll and other recurring accounting activities.
Liaise with the external accounting partner to ensure timely tax submissions, statutory compliance and reporting accuracy.
Manage cashflow forecasting, working capital, and financial controls.
Support pricing, margin improvement, and funding strategies.
Prepare reports and dashboards for the CEO, Chairman, and investors.
Drive financial systems development, automation, and process improvement.
Leverage AI and process automation to improve speed and accuracy of reporting and forecasting.
Build and develop a high performing finance team as the company scales.

Skills & Experience required:

Essential:

Fully Qualified Accountant. (ACA/ACCA/FCA/FCCA/CIMA/ACMA/CGMA).
Worked in a Financial Planning & Analysis related role, within either a Saas, Tech or high-growth business.
Strong financial modelling and analytical skills (Excel or Google Sheets).
Proven ability to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting.
Solid understanding of SaaS financial principles, including ARR, deferred revenue, and recurring billing.
Strong communication skills, able to translate numbers into insight for non-finance stakeholders.
Comfortable operating independently and taking full ownership of the finance function.

Desirable:

Experience using Xero and working with external accountants.
Prior experience supporting fundraising or investor due diligence.
Knowledge of automation tools or AI-enabled reporting.
Experience managing payroll, tax submission, or statutory filings directly.
Understanding of pricing strategy, margin improvement, or cost optimisation.
Experience mentoring junior team members or building a small finance team.
Familiarity with board-level reporting and KPI dashboards.
Experience as a strategic business partner.

Personal Attributes:

Commercially minded with the ability to blend strategy and execution.
Proactive, organised, and detail-focused.
Confident communicator with analytical depth.
Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Motivated by growth, excellence, and impact.

What’s on Offer:

Starting salary in the region of £60,000 - £70,000, plus a performance related bonus.
Eligibility to join the generous Employee Share Option Scheme after 12 months of service, enabling you to share directly in the company’s success.
A truly flexible and hybrid approach, with a culture built on trust and accountability. Will need to attend their Leeds city centre office 1-3 days per week, easily accessible by public transport.
25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.
Other benefits include Health assurance, Death in Service and Pension scheme.
Opportunity to join the senior leadership team forming the future Board.
A high-impact role with real influence and long-term career growth.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Interim Finance Director

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:24:51 GMT

JOB: INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR

SALARY: 85K

LOCATION: YORK & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an exciting fast growth business, operating in the renewable energy sector.

As Interim Finance Director you will play a crucial role in the strategic direction of the business, providing leadership, direction and management of the finance team, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice.

The business offers a truly flexible and hybrid working approach, where you will be based at their new modern offices in the centre of York 3 days per week, with the option of the other 2 days from home.

This is initially a 6-month contract, with the potential of either being extended or converting to permanent.

Specific Requirement:

Your initial emphasis will be on cashflow management and lender liaison, but a broader scope is as follows…

Financial Planning:

Develop and implement financial processes and systems aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
Lead the annual budgeting process and provide regular financial forecasts and analysis.
Evaluate and advise the executive on the financial impact of strategic decisions.
In collaboration with senior colleagues, provide direction in the deployment of the business’ resources.

Financial Management:

Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash flow management.
Advise and challenge senior colleagues on financial matters.
Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Financial Risk Management:

Assess and manage financial risks, including credit, market, and operational risks.
Implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's financial assets, facilitating effective decision making by other managers.
Develop systems, processes and reports to inform senior leaders of the business on risk appetite and mitigation of financial decisions.

Team Leadership:

Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the finance and accounting team.
Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and ethical behaviour.
Develop and nurture talent.
Embody the business core values, leading by example and helping to develop the broader team.

Stakeholder Relations:

Liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to provide financial insights and recommendations.
Work closely with the CFO, building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors, lenders, and regulatory authorities.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant. (ACA/ACCA/FCA/FCCA/CIMA/ACMA/CGMA)
In-depth knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
Proven experience in a senior finance role, not necessarily specifically as FD.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of financial and operational drivers in either the energy, infrastructure or similarly complex and transferable sector.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What’s on Offer:

Salary in the region of c£85,000
A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the York office at least three times per week.
Generous Benefits package.
A 6-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential of being extended or become permanent.
Pro-Rata 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays).

Next Steps:

Interviews are taking place immediately; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Company Accountant / Bookkeeper

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:11:18 GMT

JOB: COMPANY ACCOUNTANT / BOOKKEEPER

SALARY: 32-37.5K + GENEROUS HOLIDAYS

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS14) FREE PARKING

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join an established family run business, who are a market leading and reputable importing company.

They now have an opportunity for a Company Accountant / Bookkeeper to take full responsibility for their accounts function.

You will be based at their prestigious and impressive offices located on the North East side of Leeds.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, together with regular liaison with the external accountant, you will carry out a hands-on, all-encompassing Finance role.

You will take responsibility for daily end-to-end Finance, Payroll, HMRC and Audit compliances, together with month and year-end operations.

This will include....

Month End Reporting:

Reviewing Balances
Monthly Cash Flow tracking
Reviewing Profit and Loss and Trial Balance
Ensuring ledgers are clean for external accountant review.
Investigating errors and creating journals when errors are identified.

Year-End/External Accountant Liaison:

Ensuring Nominals for Paye, wage and pensions nominals accounts are reconciled with no discrepancies against HMRC and pension's provider portals.
Final reconciliations for cashbooks (USO, EURO, GBP)
Supporting the external accountant with year-end journals

Cash Handlings & Administrations:

Handling daily cash and preparing banking
Managing petty cash including reconciliation and replenishment
Supporting general finance administration and record keeping
Bank daily recompilations GBP, USD, EURO
Purchasing foreign currency for business requirement and recording transactions accurately

Purchase & Sales Ledger:

Posting UK supplier invoices
Recording credit notes
Supplier statement reconciliations
Resolving supplier queries
Preparing payments runs and postings for UK suppliers and international suppliers on a weekly basis
Monitoring age creditors
Recording differences and leasing with suppliers.
Raising credit and debit notes and send to suppliers as per request by the imports department

Other:

Processing weekly and monthly payroll
Submitting RTI returns to HMRC
Vat preparation and submission quarterly

Skills & Experience Required:

Experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant.
Qualified to AAT Level 3 as a minimum requirement.
Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role.
Highly organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail.

What's On Offer :

A competitive salary in the region of £32,000 - £37,500
Free on-site parking.
Generous Holiday allocation

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Management Accountant

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:48:50 GMT

JOB: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: UP TO 40K+ EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: SHEFFIELD & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Unique opportunity for a Management Accountant to play a key role in supporting one of South Yorkshires state-of-the-art entertainment venues which hosts conferences, exhibitions, music concerts, comedy and sporting events. The business is also part of a Global venue powerhouse spanning 5 continents and owning more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas.

Reporting to the Regional Finance Business Partner, you will make it your mission to deliver high-quality management information and financial support to the venue. Also working closely with the central finance function, you will produce accurate management accounts, from journal preparation through to monthly reporting packs. You will also lead the development of annual budgets and reforecasts, ensuring the venue’s financial performance is effectively managed and aligned with business goals.

Based predominantly in Sheffield City centre, you will also have the option and flexibility of hybrid working with 2 days per week from home.

Your Remit:

You will carry out an all-encompassing role which will include:

Provide high-quality management information and detailed commercial financial analysis to support decision-making.
Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.
Lead monthly financial reviews with Department Heads to discuss results, forecasts, and performance.
Prepare annual budgets and regular reforecasts, challenging departments to meet financial targets.
Contribute to business planning and evaluate the financial impact and ROI of key initiatives and projects.

Skills and competencies required:

Part-Qualified or Qualified CIMA, ACCA or Qualified by Experience.
Proven experience in management accounting, financial analysis, and business partnering within a commercial environment.
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, controls, and reporting efficiency.
Experience in presenting financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders or department heads.
Strong Excel and financial systems skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decisions.
Thrive in a fast paced, commercial environment, with the appropriate interpersonal skills to liaise with non-finance.
A passion for the events and entertainment industry would prove advantageous.

What’s on Offer:

A salary of up to £40,000 dependent on experience.
Study Support if applicable.
Although predominantly office based in Sheffield, there is also the option for some hybrid working.
25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
5% Pension
Healthshield Benefits.
The opportunity to join an inclusive organisation built on trust, collaboration and respect, where every voice matters.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Manager

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:48:37 GMT

JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 45-48K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE (BD23) / HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Retail Business with their headquarters near Skipton. They are renowned for their high-quality products and high-end clientèle, which consists of famous celebrities! They are proud of their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a strong Retail and Online presence in both in the UK and overseas, they have exciting growth plans ahead.

As Finance Manager, you will report to the Group Financial Controller taking responsibility for a broad remit, including the day-to-day finance related activities of the business, which includes managing a small team.

You will be based at their head office near Skipton and, after a short period, have the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Specific Requirement:

Responsible for all core Finance activities, so as to maintain and develop Financial Accounting, Control, Management Planning and Reporting activities. This will include:

Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of the annual budget, development and setting of company performance management targets, KPI's and scorecards.
Business Partner across all functions including Retail & Merchandising.
Prepare the monthly financial statements including balance sheet, cashflow, profit and loss, funds flow statements and the monthly management report.
Produce Management Accounts.
Implement and streamline accounting processes.
Analyse and review company cost management performance to include an appraisal of performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness.
Co-ordinate monthly payroll and ensure accurate and timely data is passed to the relevant Payroll Bureau in each Country.
Play a pivotal role in the implementation of new finance and ERP systems.
Keep up to date on financial standards and monitor changes in legislation and law, evaluating the impact on the company.

Skills & Experience Required:

Either Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA) / Qualified by Experience (QBE) / Part-Qualified / AAT Qualified.
Experience producing timely Management Information to present to Senior Management.
Ideally worked within a fast paced SME environment.
Have a bias towards working with and developing Financial Control systems, including budget setting.
Confident user of Excel.
Prepared to challenge and drive the business performance to achieve budgets, understand the variances and force through corrective action to ensure targets are achieved
Possess genuine commercial awareness that will allow a good understanding of how the different facets of the business work together.
Have a positive outlook and the required interpersonal skills to deal with all areas of the business and external parties.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000
Free on-site parking at their modern offices in the countryside.
Based near Skipton, it will also appeal to candidates based in Burnley, Keighley, Colne, Clitheroe, Ilkley, Bradford, Baildon, Harrogate, Boroughbridge & Ripon.
A hybrid working model with 2 days from home, offering a true flexibility of work-life balance.
The opportunity to work in a growing and thriving business with a supportive culture and excellent values.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Part-Time Accounts Administrator

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:34:36 GMT

JOB: PART-TIME ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY: c30k+ FREE PARKING + FLEXITIME

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS7)

The Business & Opportunity:

As an entrepreneurial SME, our client is continuing to make successful strides as a leading provider of specialised products to the healthcare sector. Due to their ongoing growth, they have created a new opportunity for an Accounts Administrator where you will part of a close-knit, supportive team.

You’ll play a vital role in keeping the finance operations running efficiently and have the chance to develop your skills in line with business growth.

You will be based at their offices in North Leeds (LS7), with free onsite parking, or easily accessible via public transport.

This is a part-time position, 24 hours per week, with the working hours to suit you, e.g. 3 days per week, or shorter hours spread over 4 or 5 days.

Specific Requirement:

You will play a key hands-on role combining accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control responsibilities. You will maintain accurate financial records, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently and help keep the cashflow running smoothly. Specifically, this will include:

Sales Ledger & Credit Control

Match customer payments daily against quotes and invoices.
Raise and issue customer invoices and credit notes accurately.
Monitor overdue accounts and carry out proactive credit control activity.
Open new customer accounts and maintain accurate data in CRM and accounting systems.

Purchase Ledger & Payments

Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct authorisation.
Reconcile supplier statements and chase missing credit notes.
Help to prepare payment runs and reconcile company credit card statements.
Ensure all supplier and expense payments are processed on time.

General Finance Support

Assist with financial month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting for the Bookkeeper and Accountant.
Maintain organised and up-to-date digital and paper records for all finance documents.
Liaise with suppliers, customers, and colleagues to resolve queries promptly.
Support with general finance tasks such as credit card processing, petty cash reconciliation, and handling card payments.
Assist colleagues with ad-hoc finance or administrative duties as required.
Support the ongoing improvement of finance processes and data accuracy.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in an accounts administration, finance assistant, or similar role in an SME.
Knowledge of both purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
Experience using accounting software (ideally Xero).
Strong Excel and data-entry skills with excellent numerical accuracy.
Comfortable working with CRM systems for customer and order data.
Highly organised with great attention to detail.
Proactive and able to take ownership of day-to-day finance tasks.
Professional communication skills with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
Positive attitude, reliable, and a strong team player.
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
Demonstrate the company values of being passionate, honest and genuine, reliable, detail-orientated, and a problem solver.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of in the region of £29,000-£31,000 (Full Time Equivalent).
24 hours per week, flexible to suit you, e.g. 3 full days or spread over 4 or 5 shorter days.
Free on-site parking and easily accessible via public transport.
The opportunity to work in a growing and thriving business with a supportive culture and excellent values.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

 N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Senior Finance Manager

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:58:33 GMT

JOB: SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER (6-9 MONTH CONTRACT)

SALARY: CIRCA MID £50'S + BENEFITS

LOCATION: SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE (BD23) / HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Retail Business with their headquarters in Skipton. They are renowned for their high-quality products and high-end clientèle, which consists of famous celebrities! They are proud of their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a strong Retail and Online presence in both in the UK and overseas, they have exciting growth plans ahead.

On the back of a restructure, they have created an opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager, initially for a 6–9-month contract.

You will be based at their head office near Skipton and following the completion of your probationary period, you will have option and flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the following:

· Manage a small finance team comprising of 3-4 staff.

· Present accurate, timely and meaningful information to Senior Management, along with commentary and detailed analysis.

· Work closely with the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director in the preparation of the annual budgets and specifically the costs incurred in each location.

· Prepare and manage the month end process and accounts production across the group.

· Lead Management Accounting related work.

· Review detailed Costs Analysis on specific costs lines in accordance with production of external required schedules.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA) / Qualified by Experience (QBE) / Part-Qualified / AAT Qualified.
Experience producing timely Management Information to present to Senior Management.
Confident user of Excel.
Prepared to challenge and drive the business performance to achieve budgets, understand the variances and force through corrective action to ensure targets are achieved.
Possess genuine commercial awareness that will allow a good understanding of how the different facets of the business work together.
Have a positive outlook and the required interpersonal skills to deal with all areas of the business and external parties.
Experience of multi-currency and multi-entity transactions would be beneficial.
Whilst specific Retail experience isn’t a pre-requisite, a closely related Stock based background would be useful, e.g. Manufacturing, E-Commerce, FMCG, Distribution.

What's On Offer :

A competitive starting salary up to approx. mid £50’s
Free on-site parking at their modern offices in the countryside.
Based near Skipton, it will also appeal to candidates based in Burnley, Keighley, Ilkley, Bradford, Baildon, Harrogate, Boroughbridge & Ripon.
Flexitime and a hybrid working model with 2 days from home (after probationary period), offering a true flexibility of work-life balance.
Generous holiday allocation.
The opportunity to work in a growing and thriving business with a supportive culture and excellent values.
A realistic chance of converting into a permanent role as the business continues to grow.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Assistant

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:26:06 GMT

JOB: FINANCE ASSISTANT

SALARY: 28-32K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE (BD23) / HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

On the back of a restructure, they have created an opportunity for a Finance Assistant.

You will be based at their head office near Skipton and following the completion of your probationary period will have option and flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will plan and carry out Financial Operation and Company Administrative activities, so as to maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss and financial activities within the Group. This will include:

·Maintain complete, accurate and timely Purchase Ledger records to include Coding Invoices, updating Ledger for month end, ensuring correct authorisation across the Group.

·Carryout monthly supplier statement reconciliations and investigate and discrepancies.

·Prepare regular Supplier Payment runs in accordance with the companies cash management process, as agreed with the Group Financial Controller.

·Maintain Sales Ledger records to include reconciliation of daily takings and investigate any discrepancies.

·Reconciliation of Bank Accounts, store petty cash analysis and postings, cash analysis of stock related invoice across seasons, samples, wholesale or other activities.

·Any other ad-hoc duties as specified by the business.

Skills & Experience Required:

Comfortable with the day to day running of Purchase & Sales Ledger and dealing with suppliers.
Proven reconciliation skills.
Ideally worked within a high-volume transactional role.
Will thrive in an SME environment.
Experience of multi-currency and multi-entity transactions would be beneficial.
Confident user of Excel and MS Office, and some knowledge of Sage 50 would prove advantageous.
Have a positive outlook and the required interpersonal skills to deal with all areas of the business and external parties.
Good time management and pro-active approach.
No accountancy qualification is required but should you already be studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA, they will support extra time off to take exams.

What's On Offer :

A competitive starting salary of £28,000 - £32,000 p.a.
Free on-site parking at their modern offices in the countryside.
Based near Skipton, it will also appeal to candidates based in Burnley, Keighley, Ilkley, Bradford, Baildon, Harrogate, Boroughbridge & Ripon.
Flexitime and a hybrid working model with 2 days from home (after probationary period), offering a true flexibility of work-life balance.
Generous holiday allocation.
The opportunity to work in a growing and thriving business with a supportive culture and excellent values.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:14:17 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER

SALARY: 60-70K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: EDINBURGH & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting fast growth business, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy market. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As Financial Planning & Analysis Manager you will play a critical role in driving financial performance and planning by leading forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. You will partner key colleagues to provide financial analysis, evaluate opportunities, and ensure effective decision-making in line with the business mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions.

The business offers a truly flexible and hybrid working approach, where you will be based at their new modern offices in Edinburgh 3 days per week, with the option of the other 2 days from home.

Genuine career opportunities will arise in line with the continued growth of the business; hence this opportunity will suit high calibre candidates wishing to progress.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Finance Director, your remit will be varied and will include:

Planning & Forecasting:

Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and long- term financial plans.
Develop scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision- making.
Ensure assumptions are robust, transparent, and aligned with business priorities.
Ensure alignment with key internal stakeholders and budget managers in the production of forecasts and budgets.

Reporting & Analysis:

With finance colleagues, deliver monthly management reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
Provide variance analysis against budget/forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Drive process improvement in forecasting, reporting, and analytics through automation and best practices.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational success in relation to project and group financial performance.

Business Partnering:

Work closely with senior leaders, managers, and project teams to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Provide challenge and support to ensure effective resource allocation and cost control.
Partner with operational teams to identify efficiency gains, investment opportunities, and strategic risks.

Decision Support & Strategy:

Support evaluation of project progression decisions, commercial opportunities, and capital projects.
Provide financial analysis to assess the impact of strategic initiatives and project level decisions, both for individual projects and groups of projects.
Present clear recommendations to management, the executive team and Board as required.

Team Leadership & Development:

Directly manage and develop the Commercial Management Accountant and Project Accountants.
Ensure alignment of their work with FP&A deliverables and overall finance strategy.
Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across the finance team.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA or Qualified by Experience.
Significant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or management accounting.
Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Strong understanding of financial and operational drivers in the energy, infrastructure or transferable/similar related sector.
Proficiency with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and advanced Excel/financial modelling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Commercial acumen with ability to balance short-term performance and long-term strategy.
Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable to change.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the Edinburgh office at least three times per week.
Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
Generous pension.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
Genuine opportunity to add real value and progress your career with a high growth business

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Project Accountant

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:11:08 GMT

JOB: PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 45-55K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: YORK & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

As Project Accountant, you will play a key role in providing financial oversight, control, and reporting on projects. You will ensure project costs, revenues, risks and cashflows are tracked accurately, while supporting project managers and senior leaders with timely financial insights to drive performance and accountability.

Genuine career opportunities will arise in line with the continued growth of the business; hence this opportunity will suit high calibre candidates wishing to progress.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, your remit will be varied and will include:

Project Support:

Partner with project managers to provide financial insights, risks, and opportunities.
Review and validate project-related contracts, invoices, and purchase orders.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, funding agreements, and regulatory standards.

Business Partnering:

Build strong relationships with project managers and functional leads.
Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues and stakeholders, particularly within the development and / or construction teams.
Challenge assumptions and provide constructive input to improve project decision- making.
Act as a trusted advisor to ensure alignment between financial performance and strategic objectives.

Financial Control & Reporting:

Maintain accurate financial records for assigned projects.
In collaboration with relevant colleagues prepare monthly project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Ensure project budgets and forecasts reflect accurate financial data.
Monitor project financials, cash flow, and funding requirements.

Audit & Governance:

Support internal and external audits of project accounts.
Ensure all transactions adhere to accounting standards and internal controls.
Maintain documentation to ensure transparency and accountability in project reporting.

Continuous Improvement:

· Contribute to the development of project accounting tools, processes, and systems.

· Support training of project staff in financial awareness and budget management.

· Identify opportunities to improve project financial performance.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified or Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA or Qualified by Experience.
Relevant experience in project accounting, financial control, or management accounting.
Strong understanding of project-based financial management
Experience in energy, infrastructure, project-based or transferable capital- intensive industries preferred.
Proficiency in ERP and project accounting software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
High attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines.
Commercial awareness with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the York office at least three times per week.
Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
Generous pension.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
Genuine opportunity to add real value and progress your career with a high growth business

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Lyons Recruitment are retained on an exclusive basis; hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Group Accountant

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:18:12 GMT

JOB: GROUP ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 55-60K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: YORK & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting fast growth business, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy crisis. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As Group Accountant you will take responsibility overseeing the financial reporting, consolidation and compliance of their large group of companies. With a strong focus on integrity and operational excellence, you will be instrumental in supporting their development and helping achieve key departmental goals. You may take on line management responsibility for a small team either immediately or within a year.

They offer a truly flexible and hybrid approach, where you will be based at their new modern offices in the centre of York 3 days per week, with the option of the other 2 days from home should you wish.

Genuine career opportunities will arise in line with the continued growth of the business; hence this opportunity will suit high calibre candidates wishing to progress.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Finance Director, your remit will be varied and will include:

Financial Reporting & Accounting:

Prepare and review statutory accounts for all group entities in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102 & 105) using CaseWare Cloud or other accounts preparation software.

Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and all relevant accounting standards, recommending and applying the proper accounting treatment for transactions and balances.

Manage consolidation entries, including intercompany eliminations and adjustments.

Act as the key liaison for external auditors, providing documentation and responses as required.

Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.

Month-End & General Ledger Maintenance:

Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of the accounts.

Reconcile and post ledger journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.

Taxation:

Oversee VAT and ensure VAT compliance. This will include: Review of VAT returns, registration and de-registration, liaison with HMRC, ensuring VAT is recorded correctly in the accounts, and advising colleagues on VAT treatment of transactions.

Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporation tax computations, payments and filings.

Research corporation tax treatment of business events in order to support tax efficiency.

Maintain and ensure compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including registration of companies, subcontractor verification and monthly submissions.

Other Compliance & Group Administration:

Work with the external Company Secretary to ensure filings & information are kept up to date on Companies House.

On instruction from the CFO or FD, dissolve or restructure companies as needed.

Track and maintain master company list and organisation chart.

Complete ONS and other surveys.

Ensure compliance with industry regulators.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and implement finance related process improvements, including the optimisation of the use of the accounting system (AccountsIQ).

Assist in projects and system upgrades.

Support the wider business with finance related queries, especially in the areas of company information and taxation.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACCA (Qualified by Experience may may also be considered if you meet all other criteria).
Experience from either an accountancy practice or industry.
Relevant skills in financial accounting and reporting, VAT and corporation tax.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Staff Management skills will be useful but not a pre-requisite.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to distil complex financial information into clear and actionable insights.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the York office at least three times per week.
Genuine opportunity to add real value and progress your career with a high growth business

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Lyons Recruitment are retained on an exclusive basis; hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Part-Time Credit Controller

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:15:29 GMT

JOB: PART-TIME CREDIT CONTROLLER

SALARY: UP TO 32K (FTE) + PARKING + BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS CENTRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Part-time Credit Controller required for a specialist regional property investor with an impressive portfolio. Through the acquisition and active management of property in sustainable locations, they create quality spaces for their tenants, help communities to thrive, and generate value for shareholders over the long term.

They are currently looking for a friendly, personable and well experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager this role forms a key part of the team and primarily involves full responsibility of all credit control related tasks….

Specific Requirement:

Your remit will include:

Posting cash receipts to the system on a daily basis
Allocation of cash to tenant accounts
Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the organisation above industry standards
Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
Regular meetings with Asset Managers to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
Provide accurate advice on billing queries
Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
Put together arrears re payment plans to help tenants with cashflow
Administer CRAR or legal proceedings
Propose write off of irrecoverable monies
Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
Undertake account reconciliations as required
Reverse disclaimers
Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
Risk management, routinely running credit checks on our tenants
Provide cover for other accounting functions as requested

Ideal Skills & Experience:

Experience of working in a busy credit control dept.
Ability to work under pressure on collection days.
Familiar with accounts procedures, client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts.
Possess a good understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word & Outlook.
High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
Outgoing and confident personality who is able to operate at all levels
A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals
Good standard of education
Strong organisational & time management skills
Ability to recognise potential risks to the organisation that should be escalated

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of up to £30,000 - £32,000 (Full Time Equivalent).
22-25 hours per week, flexible to suit you, e.g. 3 full days or spread over 5 shorter days.
A generous holiday allocation of 26 days (full time equivalent) Bank Holidays.
Company Pension.
Healthcare
Modern, welcoming and friendly office environment.
Free, on-site, Leeds city-centre parking, or easily accessible via public transport.
Free lunches!

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Director of Finance

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:34:00 GMT

JOB: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

SALARY: 85-90K + CAR + BONUS + PARKING

LOCATION: NORTH YORKSHIRE , (BETWEEN YORK & HARROGATE)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading and successful three-generational family-run business. Operating across the horticultural manufacturing sector, they have a proud heritage and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and quality. Spread across multiple production sites in Yorkshire, they are regarded as one of the most reputable businesses in their market, boasting an impressive client base across varied channels.

They are shaped by seasonal cycles and climate, which demand agility and financial stewardship. As they enter an exciting period of strategic transformation and change, they have created a new opportunity for a pro-active and commercially minded Director of Finance where you will be an influential figure in the future direction of the business.

They pride themselves in having an excellent and supportive culture and working environment, which is reflected in their high staff retention levels. You will be based full-time at their impressive headquarters between York & Harrogate, easily accessible near junction 47 of the A1.

Your Remit:

Reporting to the Managing Directors, you will be instrumental in guiding the company through change, providing high level financial leadership and commercial insight. As a strategic partner, you will bring professional rigour while respecting their hands-on, family-led culture.

You will offer a strong balance of strategic thinking and practical involvement, being central in driving change management initiatives and ensuring robust financial controls across the business.

Specifically, this will include:

Strategic Leadership:

Partner with the Managing Directors to drive and implement strategic initiatives.
Lead on financial strategy, forecasting, and planning to support long-term business goals.
Identify and evaluate investment opportunities and risk factors.

Change Management:

Lead financial elements of business transformation projects.
Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting to support growth and efficiency.
Champion a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Financial Management:

Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Ensure full compliance with tax, regulatory, and financial reporting obligations.
Manage cash flow, working capital and funding requirements, especially during seasonal peaks and troughs.
Implement and monitor key financial controls and risk management frameworks.

Commercial Oversight:

Provide commercial insight into operational decision-making.
Support product costing, pricing strategy and margin improvement initiatives.
Work closely with production and sales teams to align financial targets with operational plans.

Family and Director Support:

Act as a trusted advisor to the Directors and wider family members on personal financial matters where appropriate.
Provide support with personal tax planning, estate considerations, and investment analysis.
Maintain discretion and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.

People and Culture

Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and collaboration.
Maintain and promote the family business values, ensuring alignment across departments.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA), with significant post qualification experience.
Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly complex environment.
Experience working closely with owners or founders of a privately-owned, SME or family business.
Demonstrable experience in change management and leading business improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of seasonal business cycles and the implications on financial planning.
In-depth knowledge of UK tax, investment strategies and regulatory compliance.
Commercially astute with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of discretion and integrity, especially when dealing with confidential matters.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships at all levels.
Hands-on pragmatic approach, aligned with the family-orientated culture.

What’s on Offer:

Starting salary in the region of £85,000-£90,000, with regular reviews.
Electric Car.
Profit related bonus.
Private Medical Cover.
Pension Contributions.
Free on-site parking.
Generous holiday allowance of 28 days + Bank Holidays.
Based between York & Harrogate, they are conveniently located near J47 of the A1 and walking distance to a local train station.
A genuine opportunity for you to make a significant impact with a successful and growing business.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Accounts Senior

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:37:09 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTS SENIOR

SALARY: 30-40K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS CITY CENTRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Are you currently working for an accountancy practice and ready for a new challenge? Maybe you’re now craving the responsibility of managing your own client portfolio? Or perhaps you’re looking to step away from a long-hours larger firm culture into a friendly and established small-medium sized practice who offer a true work-life balance.

If any of this resonates with you, you’ll want to read on…

Being part of this independent and established accountancy firm will give you the freedom to immerse yourself in an environment where your voice will be heard. You will have the genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact and add real value to the entrepreneurial clients you serve.

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic team based at their impressive offices in the heart of Leeds City centre. In walking distance to the train station, they also offer free on-site parking!

Specific Requirement:

As Accounts Senior your remit will be varied and all-encompassing. Specifically, this will include….

Development of your own varied client portfolio, many of whom are small and growing entrepreneurial businesses.
Forging strong relationships with clients, being the ‘go-to’ person for help.
Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a manager.
Assisting partner with client finalisation meetings.
Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by the tax manager.
Preparing assignment highlight documentation for client meetings.
Corresponding with clients and dealing with queries around bookkeeping & taxation.
Preparing ad-hoc management accounts.
Supporting junior team members with questions and queries to ensure accurate work is produced.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified or Part Qualified AAT/ACCA/ACA.
Accounts Preparation experience from an accountancy practice.
The necessary personality traits, such as having a genuine passion for your work and excellent client facing skills.
A true problem solver, well-organised and able to effectively manage your own workload.
Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive starting salary in the region of £30,000 - £40,000 depending on your level of experience.
Study support if required.
Extremely generous holiday allocation and a 36.5 hour week, offering an excellent work-life balance.
Free on-site parking at their Leeds city centre offices, which is also easily accessible using public transport.
A genuine opportunity to play a visible, add-value role in a friendly and accommodating environment.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

 Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Accounts Senior

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:54:23 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTS SENIOR

SALARY: 38-42K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS/HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Looking for a hybrid role with a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants? Due to ongoing growth, they now require an Accounts Senior to play an integral role in their practice.

Based at their modern offices near Horsforth, they offer a true hybrid approach to work around you, ensuring you have an excellent work-life balance.

This represents a fantastic opportunity to carry out a varied Accounts role in a team friendly environment, suiting someone who enjoys client interaction and is passionate about providing a great service to clients.

Specific Requirement:

As a Senior you'll work with the management team in the preparation of accounts, audits, tax computations, VAT returns and management accounts for a client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Specifically, this will include…

Prepare Financial Statutory Accounts that are fully compliant with FRS 102.
Calculate the corporation tax due including good working knowledge of capital allowances.
Solve problem areas in accounting including reconciliations of VAT.
Take on ad hoc projects such as cash flow statements and projections.
Assist clients in management accounts preparation.
Communicate effectively to clients on subject areas that are difficult for them to understand.
Some supervision and development of more junior colleagues.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified or Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/AAT with experience in Practice.
Enjoy client interaction.
Good working knowledge of VAT.
Audit experience would help but is by no means a pre-requisite.
Knowledge of Personal Taxation and ability to prepare a self-assessment tax return.
Good IT skills, including experience of using different accounting packages or systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive starting salary in the region of £38,000 - £42,000
Hybrid approach, offering an excellent work-life balance to work around you.
37-hour week with flexitime.
Free on-site parking at their modern offices near Horsforth.
Generous Holiday Allocation.

 Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Interim Financial Controller

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:29:32 GMT

JOB: INTERIM FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 55-75K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: BROUGH, EAST YORKSHIRE, WITH SOME HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to play a key role in an established and fast growth Manufacturing business in East Yorkshire. With a loyal and impressive client base across the Defence, Marine, Aerospace and Industrial sectors, they manufacture high performance electrical assemblies and control panels. With a current turnover of c£15m, they currently have operations across 2 sites, with several more on the horizon. Whilst they continue to operate as their own entity, they are also part of a Fortune 500 business, which further provides the structure and security to support their ambitious growth plans, both in the UK and on a Global footing.

As Interim Financial Controller, you will be a key influential figure.

Predominantly based at their East Yorkshire Head office, you will also have the freedom and flexibility to work 1-2 days per week from home.

This is initially a 6-Month Interim position, either via PAYE or Ltd Company. There is also the possibility for the contract to extend and/or become permanent.

Your Remit:

Reporting to the Business Unit Director & the Group Finance Director. you will take responsibility for a wide remit, which will include:

Be an active part of the Senior Management team which sets the strategy for the company.
Provide ownership for the financial controls, systems, processes, measures and reporting for the business.
Provide financial leadership to the business, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysing variations from budget.
Manage, monitor and control the setting and adherence of policies relating to costing, estimating margin control and pricing.
Actively engage with every department to ensure the highest possible standards of control over costs, cost recovery and expenditure.
Manage all accounting activities, including the maintenance of the ledger accounts and production of financial statements and corporate reporting. You will understand the drivers of the numbers and influence them accordingly.
Review customer quotes from a commercial perspective, through robust costing models and understanding of the levers of profitability.
Compile and review the departmental budgets, taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures, estimated expenses and income, and conduct regular reviews with the budget holders.
Ensure that the company adheres to its regulatory responsibilities for financial accounting,
Prepare and maintain tax records, returns, reports and other related materials with support from the corporate tax team.
Liaise with professional advisors including bankers, auditors, tax advisors and solicitors.
Your role is not a reporting function, it is to be the principal custodian for financial stewardship, providing leadership in ensuring policies are established, reviewed and adhered to that deliver the highest achievable standards of financial performance and profitability.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA or Qualified By Experience.
Experience from the Manufacturing industry, with a good understanding of products and key cost drivers.
A track record of delivering digital transformation projects and working with systems.
Multi-site experience would prove beneficial, managing across borders.
Experience of implementing standard costing will prove advantageous, but by no means a pre-requisite.
Strong character to influence and add value to the senior management team in a fast-paced environment.
Have a genuine passion, ambition and drive, together with commercial acumen in order to help their ambitious growth plans.
Possess the interpersonal and leadership skills to coach and educate staff.

What’s on Offer:

A generous starting salary in the region of £55,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience.
Flexitime over a 37.5-hour week, including a lunchtime finish every Friday.
A true Hybrid approach, with the offer of 1-2 days per week working from home.
Being part of a welcoming and inclusive culture in a sociable environment.
Based in Brough, they are conveniently located walking distance from the train station and close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Hull and all parts of East Yorkshire. It is also easily commutable from as far as East Leeds, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Wakefield, York & Selby.

Interviews are being conducted asap; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment are exclusively retained on this recruitment campaign, hence any CV’s submitted from other sources will automatically be redirected.

Part-Time Accounts Assistant

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:02:41 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

SALARY: 25-27K + PARKING + HYBRID + GENEROUD BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS

The Business & Opportunity:

Part-time Accounts Assistant required for a specialist regional property investor with an impressive portfolio. Through the acquisition and active management of property in sustainable locations, they create quality spaces for their tenants, help communities to thrive, and generate value for shareholders over the long term.

They are currently looking for a friendly, personable and well experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

You will be based at their impressive offices in the centre of Leeds, where they provide free on-site parking.

This is a part-time position either 3 days per week, or shorter hours spread over 4 or 5 days.

There is also the possibility of 1 day per week working from home.

Specific Requirement:

Your remit will include:

Daily posting of cash entries going through all group bank accounts and coding them to the general ledger as appropriate
Matching of cash transactions going through the cash book against the bank statements
Timely preparation of multi company bank reconciliations
Investigation to resolve outstanding items on the bank reconciliation
Set up of payments on the online banking system
Maintaining records for petty cash
Coding up petty cash transactions and inputting the journals into the finance system
Analysing credit card payments taken and coding them up
Ad-hoc Invoicing
Bank transfer for profit shares to landowners
Remittance advices for landowners detailing payments
Various balance sheet reconciliations at month end
Inputting of journals at month end
Assisting Purchase Ledger team with inputting invoices at busy times and to cover
To work closely with all internal departments in order to build and retain effective long-term relationships
General administrative duties

Ideal Skills & Experience:

Able to demonstrate experience of working in a busy finance department
Strong reconciliation experience
Good all round ledger knowledge
Problem solving mindset and the ability to multitask.
High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
Computer literacy in Windows, MS Office 365 & Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills providing the ability to build both internal and external relationships.
Experience in the property industry would be advantageous, but is not a pre-requisite.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of £25,000 - £27,000 (Full Time Equivalent).
22-25 hours per week, flexible to suit you, e.g. 3 full days or spread over 4 or 5 shorter days.
Option of 1 day per week based from home.
A generous holiday allocation of 26 days (full time equivalent) + Bank Holidays.
Annual Bonus.
Modern, welcoming and friendly office environment.
Free, on-site, Leeds city-centre parking, or easily accessible via public transport.
Pension.
Free lunches!

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Commercial Management Accountant

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:11:14 GMT

JOB: COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 50-55K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: YORK & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting fast growth business, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy crisis. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As the Commercial Management Accountant, you will play a vital role in the financial health and strategic decision-making of the company. You will take responsibility for preparing financial reports, analysing data, and advising colleagues and senior leaders on the financial implications of business decisions.

As a newly created role, this is a genuine opportunity to make a real impact in the business future plans as they continue to grow.

They offer a truly flexible and hybrid approach, where you will be based at their office in the Centre of York at least twice per week in their non-corporate and sociable environment.

Specific Requirement:

With this being a newly created opportunity, you will have some freedom to tailor it as you wish, but within the following framework…

Decision Support:

Provide financial analysis to support key business decisions, including investment appraisals and business cases.
Analyse financial risks and opportunities to assist management in strategic planning.
Carry out financial analysis of projects for internal and external stakeholders.
Support on potential and upcoming transactions through analysis and the preparation of information.

Cost Control and Analysis:

Conduct detailed cost analysis and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
Suggest value generative activities based on analysis and insight.
Support the management of overheads and ensure cost efficiency through senior and operational colleagues.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with operational teams to understand and improve financial performance.
Communicate financial insights and recommendations to non-financial colleagues.
Support the Financial Controller and CFO with decision making, drawing on insight and delivery to senior colleagues as required.

Financial Reporting:

Carry out month-end and year-end close, working closely with other members of the accounting department.
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts and budgets.
Produce variance analysis reports and provide explanations for key financial trends.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Assist in the annual budget preparation process for key business areas.
Monitor performance against budgets and provide insights to improve financial outcomes.
Regularly update topco and project forecasts as necessary.

System and Process Improvement:

Work with the finance team to identify and implement improvements in financial systems and processes.
Support the integration of new systems and tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified or Part-qualified CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA. (Qualified by Experience may may also be considered).
Experience in management accounts and financial analysis, preferably in a similarly complex organisation.
Project finance skills will prove advantageous.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial systems and Excel.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex financial information into clear and actionable insights.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
Annual Bonus.
Study support if applicable.
Healthcare for entire family.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the York office at least twice per week.
Genuine opportunity to add real value and progress your career in a high growth business

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Financial Controller

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:34:29 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 60-64K

LOCATION: HARROGATE

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to play an instrumental role with this established and growing Harrogate business, operating within the IT solutions sector. With a global presence, they continue to deliver high quality, innovative and cost-effective technology to their loyal customer base.

They’re currently looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Controller to provide leadership and direction to the Finance Team, whilst also supporting the wider business to help achieve their strategic goals.

You will be based from their offices in Harrogate, together with occasional hybrid working.

Your Remit:

Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership : Managing and leading the small Finance Team to maintain and develop their commitment and skills through regular communication, effective performance reviews and identifying any training and development opportunities.
Financial Reporting: Preparing and maintaining Monthly Group Management Accounts, reviewing all month end journals and reconciliations prepared by the Finance Manager. Interpreting and analyzing the financial information to provide insightful and meaningful commentary for review at monthly Board Meetings, highlighting key points.
Data Analysis and Insights: Preparing other required KPI and stakeholder reports, including: Sales and purchasing data analysis, product analysis, competitor analysis to guide decision-making.
CashFlow Management: Reviewing and managing weekly cashflow forecast prepared by the Finance Manager; working alongside the Sales & Purchasing Director to mitigate financial risk and potential cash flow bottle necks. Review company-borrowing facilities and explore new facilities and instruments that can complement the company’s strategic goals.
Commission Structures and Reporting: Maintaining and reviewing the Sales & Purchasing Commissions Report, working alongside the Sales & Purchasing Director to ensure the commission structures fall in line with budgets.
Annual Budget : Produce, develop and control the company’s annual operating budget.
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance: Be responsible for financial and statutory compliance including VAT, import VAT and duties, PVA, Corporation Tax and overseas equivalents. Collaborate with external auditors during audits and ensure all necessary documentation is prepared.
Cross-Departmental Financial Support: Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Product Development, Marketing, and Operations teams to analyse product, individual and company profitability, and provide financial reports that drive informed decision-making.
External Relationship and Contract Management : Monitor and manage external contracts and services with Stakeholders including banking lending, HMRC, local Government, suppliers, insurers, utilities and maintenance providers.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA.
Experience from a Products/Goods based sector (ideally with high volume transactions), e.g. FMCG, Retail, Manufacturing, IT, Logistics.
Operated in a leadership capacity and being part of the senior leadership team.
A working knowledge or basic understanding of overseas taxation and export compliance would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite.
Strong analytical skills in terms of both interpreting and integrating data, and analysing performance.
Excellent organIsational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

What’s on Offer:

A generous starting salary in the region of c£60,000 - £64,000, depending on the level of experience.
Hybrid offering of 1 day per week from home
Generous Holiday allocation
Other benefits including Pension, life insurance etc.
Free parking at their impressive Harrogate offices, which are also walking distance from the train station.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to take place imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Financial Controller

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:48:24 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 55-80K (DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE)

LOCATION: SHEFFIELD (S9)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to play an instrumental role with this small, but established and fast-growing entrepreneurial business, operating across the property and social care sectors.

As Financial Controller, you will work closely with the CEO supporting the fund to enable new investments and M&A opportunities, as well as manage their existing portfolio of businesses.

You will be based from their offices in Sheffield and be part of their senior leadership team, being influential in the future direction of the business.

Your Remit:

Reporting to the CEO, you will take responsibility for a wide remit, which will include:

Being an active part of the Senior Management team which sets the strategy for the company.
Supporting the CEO / Owner with growth and investment initiatives, assessing business cases and conducting high level analysis into potential business acquisitions
Shaping the future of the finance team.
Managing the day-to-day portfolio of businesses, ensuring all accounts are managed and filed in accordance with statutory requirements
Ensuring appropriate MI and data are fit for purpose and enable effective financial management of the businesses
Carrying out financial management of a range of family trusts
Working with a wide range of stakeholders including banks, tax advisors, auditors etc
Managing all aspects of taxation (VAT, Corporation Tax)
Providing ownership for the financial controls, systems, processes, measures and reporting for the business.
Financial leadership to the business, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysing variations from budget.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA or Qualified By Experience
Previous experience at Financial Controller level in SME’s (ideally with private or family ownership).
A self-starter and strong character to influence and add value to the senior management team in a fast-paced environment.
Experience from either the property or care sector will prove advantageous, but is no means a pre-requisite.
Experience of statutory accounting, taxation and management accounting
Have a genuine passion, ambition and drive, together with commercial acumen in order to help their ambitious growth plans.
Experience of managing personal finances for high net worth individuals would be an advantage

What’s on Offer:

A generous starting salary, with a wide range of £55,000 - £80,000 depending on the level of experience.
Generous Benefits.
Based in Sheffield, they are conveniently located close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from all parts of South Yorkshire including Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham, aswell as other parts of West & East Yorkshire.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to take place imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Part-Time Company Accountant

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:20:34 GMT

JOB: PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER

SALARY: 32-40K (FTE)

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS16)

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are exclusively working in partnership with a reputable, growing and successful SME. Operating within the construction and property management sector, they offer their clients a range of services from maintenance to full refurbishment projects.

They now have a requirement for a Bookkeeper to take responsibility for all financial related matters.

This is a part-time position for 3 days per week, based at their new modern offices in Horsforth, Leeds.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will carry out a hands-on, all-encompassing Bookkeeping role, taking full responsibility for all accountancy related tasks. This will include:

Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial information to trial balance
CIS Returns
Purchase & Sales Ledger
Credit Control
VAT Returns
Bank Reconciliations
Submissions to HMRC
Payroll & Pension
Liaison with External Accountants.

Skills & Experience Required:

Either Qualified by Experience or Part/Fully Qualified AAT/ACCA.
Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role.
Highly organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail.
A working knowledge of Sage is essential.

What's On Offer :

A competitive salary in the region of £32,000 - £40,000 (Full Time Equivalent), either on a PAYE or self-employed basis
Free on-site parking.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Personal Tax Accountant

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:48:10 GMT

JOB: PERSONAL TAX ACCOUNTANT (CONTRACT)

SALARY: 40-45K (FTE)

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS17)

The Business & Opportunity:

A well respected, growing and reputable Leeds based accountancy practice is looking for a personal tax expert to provide an excellent service to their client base. This consists predominantly of small businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Whilst this is initially maternity leave contract for a 9-12 Month period, there is a chance this timeframe could be extended.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Practice Partner, you will take responsibility for all personal tax related matters. These will include:

Preparing and filing tax returns.
Payments-on-account.
P11Ds.
Simple trust returns and R40s.
Tax-coding notice reviews.
Liaison with HMRC and clients.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

An accountancy or tax qualification is by no means a pre-requisite, hence qualified by experience candidates are very welcome to apply.
You must possess experience in a similar role, having previously carried out January tax deadlines.
Worked within a small-medium sized accountancy practice.
A thorough understanding of HMRC deadlines, penalty regimes and general compliance.
A general working knowledge of personal taxation, capital gains tax and some basic experience in trusts.
Some knowledge of business tax adjustments advantageous, i.e. add-backs to profits/capital allowances.
Good client facing skills.
Excellent attention to detail .

What’s on offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £40,000 - £45,000, either on a PAYE or self-employed basis.
Flexibility and options around partial working from home and slightly reduced hours.
The opportunity to work in an established and growing firm.
A North Leeds location offering free on-site parking. Easily accessible from all parts of Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Wetherby and surrounding areas.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

 N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Senior Practice Accountant

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:11:58 GMT

JOB: SENIOR PRACTICE ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 55-65K + HYBRID WORKING & FLEXITIME

LOCATION: GARFORTH, LEEDS / HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Are you currently working in a senior capacity for an accountancy firm, but perhaps are growing weary and wish to expand your horizons? Maybe you’re wanting to become more engaged in advisory aspects, utilise your business acumen, and be more client facing to ensure you can add real value. Or perhaps you’re looking for a step away from the corporate world into something more dynamic.

If any of this resonates with you, you’ll want to read on…

Being part of this small but growing consultancy, will give you the freedom to immerse yourself in a refreshing environment where your voice will be heard. You’ll have the genuine opportunity to make a visible impact, actively influencing the practices growth trajectory and adding real value to the clients you serve.

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic and dynamic team based at their impressive, modern offices in East Leeds. They also offer a true hybrid approach, ensuring you have an excellent work-life balance.

Specific Requirement:

As a Senior member of the team, your remit will be varied and all-encompassing. Specifically, this will include….

Working closely with all staff, using your commercial acumen in helping drive the business forward.
Preparing Statutory Accounts and corporation tax returns for SME clients. These include limited companies with turnovers ranging from 500k to £5m.
All elements of Personal tax, from assisting with the preparation of self-assessment returns to more senior tax planning.
Working closely with the bookkeepers and management accountants to ensure smooth operation of all compliance work and helping with any queries beyond their scope.
Reviewing VAT returns for accuracy.
Managing a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries, ensuring a high level of client service is maintained.
Developing strong relationships with clients, being the ‘go-to’ person for help.
Playing a key part in advisory projects and being on hand with other departments.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA with excellent technical knowledge.
A wealth of general practice and tax experience in a senior capacity from an accountancy firm.
Fully digitally comfortable, specifically with Xero (although training can be provided, so is not a pre-requisite).
A commercial mindset to play a key part in making the firm even more successful.
The necessary personality traits, these being: drive, ambition, enthusiasm, passion and excellent client facing skills.
A true problem solver, well-organised and able to effectively manage your own workload.
Suit a dynamic and fast-paced SME environment where team ethos is paramount.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive starting salary in the region of 55-65K.
Hybrid approach with flexitime, offering an excellent work-life balance to work around you.
Free on-site parking at their modern offices near Garforth, conveniently located close to the Motorway network.
A genuine opportunity to play an influential and enjoyable role in the firms growth, which in turn will widen your skills, top up your CPD and progress your career!

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Manager

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:29:14 GMT

JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 45-48K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE (BD23) / HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

On the back of a restructure, they have created an opportunity for a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad remit, including the day-to-day finance related activities of the business, which includes managing 1 person.

You will be based at their head office near Skipton and have the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Specific Requirement:

Responsible for all core Finance activities, so as to maintain and develop Financial Accounting, Control, Management Planning and Reporting activities. This will include:

Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of the annual budget, development and setting of company performance management targets, KPI's and scorecards.
Business Partner across all functions including Retail & Merchandising.
Prepare the monthly financial statements including balance sheet, cashflow, profit and loss, funds flow statements and the monthly management report.
Produce Management Accounts.
Implement and streamline accounting processes.
Analyse and review company cost management performance to include an appraisal of performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness.
Co-ordinate monthly payroll and ensure accurate and timely data is passed to the relevant Payroll Bureau in each Country.
Play a pivotal role in the implementation of new finance and ERP systems.
Keep up to date on financial standards and monitor changes in legislation and law, evaluating the impact on the company.

Skills & Experience Required:

Either Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA) / Qualified by Experience (QBE) / Part-Qualified / AAT Qualified.
Experience producing timely Management Information to present to Senior Management.
Ideally worked within an SME environment.
Have a bias towards working with and developing Financial Control systems, including budget setting.
Confident user of Excel.
Prepared to challenge and drive the business performance to achieve budgets, understand the variances and force through corrective action to ensure targets are achieved
Possess genuine commercial awareness that will allow a good understanding of how the different facets of the business work together.
Have a positive outlook and the required interpersonal skills to deal with all areas of the business and external parties.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000
Free on-site parking at their modern offices in the countryside.
Based near Skipton, it will also appeal to candidates based in Burnley, Keighley, Ikley, Bradford, Baildon, Harrogate, Boroughbridge & Ripon.
A hybrid working model with 2 days from home, offering a true flexibility of work-life balance.
The opportunity to work in a growing ad thriving business with a supportive culture and excellent values.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Business Partner

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:07:26 GMT

JOB: FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

SALARY: UP TO 50K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: HULL OR YORK

The Business & Opportunity:

Unique opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting two of Yorkshire's state-of-the-art entertainment venues which hosts conferences, exhibitions, music concerts, comedy and sporting events. The business is also part of a Global venue powerhouse spanning 5 continents and owning more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas.

Reporting to the Venues General Manager & UK Finance Director, you will provide quality Management Information and support the team with commercial finance and analytical input and advice. You will also work with the central transactional finance team to produce management accounts from journal stage to monthly packs and detailed forecasting and budgeting. You will mentor and coach an Assistant Management Accountant.

This will best suit someone who is passionate about Business Partnering. Ideally based at their Hull venue, there is also the option and flexibility of you basing yourself in York, together with some hybrid working up to 2 days per week.

Your Remit:

You will carry out an all-encompassing role which will include:

Provide high quality MI and detailed commercial financial analysis of the operations to support decision making.
Manage, mentor, develop and facilitate working structure of an Assistant Management Accountant.
Identify and implement improvements in processes and systems, with the objective of improving controls and efficiencies.
Attend and actively contribute to venue SMT meetings led by venue General Manger.
Hold monthly meetings with Department Heads to discuss financial results and forecasts.
Prepare annual departmental budgets and challenge department heads to achieve targets.
Prepare monthly reforecasts and prepare monthly forecast pack.
Prepare monthly packs for monthly Business Review and attend meeting.
Input into annual business planning process and value up financial impact of initiatives.
Provide ongoing Finance support on the financial impact of initiatives implemented, especially around the impact of premium and hospitality products.
Prepare month end journals and process in Finance System.
Prepare event settlements for all events.
Prepare show night reports and a weekly performance tracker for all events.
Where relevant prepare ROI analysis for capex projects that are income generating.
Act as point of contact for audit of venue and prepare all audit files.
Responsible for and have control over integrity and accuracy of MI from EPOS and other business systems.
Provide commercial insight into working capital management through a stronger control framework or improvement in processes.
Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations.
Ad hoc project work as directed by UK Finance Director and General Manager.

Skills and competencies required:

Qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA, or Qualified By Experience.
Experience of management of people.
Have the gravitas to act as the face of Finance.
Track record of implementation of processes and change management experience.
Good knowledge of processes, systems and control frameworks.
Advanced Excel skills including formulas.
Thrive in a fast paced, commercial environment.
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
Resilient, able to work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
A passion for the events and music industry would prove advantageous.

What’s on Offer:

A salary of up to £50,000 dependent on experience.
Although predominantly office based in Hull (or York), there is also the option for some hybrid working.
25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
5% Pension and other benefits.
Free on-site parking on non-event days. Also, easily accessible on public transport.

Interviews are being conducted asap; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment are exclusively retained on this recruitment campaign, hence any CV’s submitted from other sources will automatically be redirected.

Head of Finance

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:07:15 GMT

JOB: HEAD OF FINANCE

SALARY: 70-80K + 7K CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS

LOCATION: BROUGH, EAST YORKSHIRE, WITH SOME HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join an established and fast growth Manufacturing business in East Yorkshire. With a loyal and impressive client base across the Defence, Marine, Aerospace and Industrial sectors, they manufacture high performance electrical assemblies and control panels. With a current turnover of c£15m, they currently have operations across 2 sites, with several more on the horizon. Whilst they continue to operate as their own entity, they are also part of a Fortune 500 business, which further provides the structure and security to support their ambitious growth plans, both in the UK and on a Global footing.

As Head of Finance, you will be a key influential figure in their senior leadership team and future direction of the business. Predominantly based at their East Yorkshire Head office, you will also have the freedom and flexibility to work 1-2 days per week from home.

Your Remit:

Reporting to the Business Unit Director & the Group Finance Director. you will take responsibility for a wide remit, which will include:

Be an active part of the Senior Management team which sets the strategy for the company.
Provide ownership for the financial controls, systems, processes, measures and reporting for the business.
Provide financial leadership to the business, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysing variations from budget.
Manage, monitor and control the setting and adherence of policies relating to costing, estimating margin control and pricing.
Actively engage with every department to ensure the highest possible standards of control over costs, cost recovery and expenditure.
Manage all accounting activities, including the maintenance of the ledger accounts and production of financial statements and corporate reporting. You will understand the drivers of the numbers and influence them accordingly.
Review customer quotes from a commercial perspective, through robust costing models and understanding of the levers of profitability.
Compile and review the departmental budgets, taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures, estimated expenses and income, and conduct regular reviews with the budget holders.
Ensure that the company adheres to its regulatory responsibilities for financial accounting,
Prepare and maintain tax records, returns, reports and other related materials with support from the corporate tax team.
Liaise with professional advisors including bankers, auditors, tax advisors and solicitors.
Your role is not a reporting function, it is to be the principal custodian for financial stewardship, providing leadership in ensuring policies are established, reviewed and adhered to that deliver the highest achievable standards of financial performance and profitability.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA.
Experience from the Manufacturing industry, with a good understanding of products and key cost drivers.
A track record of delivering digital transformation projects and working with systems.
Multi-site experience would prove beneficial, managing across borders.
Experience of implementing standard costing will prove advantageous, but by no means a pre-requisite.
Either previous responsibility of being in a No.1 Finance role, or ready to take this next step.
Willingness for occasional UK travel to Group Head Office, and to European sites (typically just a handful of times per year).
Strong character to influence and add value to the senior management team in a fast-paced environment.
Have a genuine passion, ambition and drive, together with commercial acumen in order to help their ambitious growth plans.
Possess the interpersonal and leadership skills to coach and educate all staff.

What’s on Offer:

A generous starting salary in the region of £70,000 - £75,000
Additional car allowance of c£7,000
10% Bonus
Private Medical Cover & Pension.
Flexitime over a 37.5-hour week, including a lunchtime finish every Friday.
A true Hybrid approach, with the offer of 1-2 days per week working from home.
Being part of a welcoming and inclusive culture in a sociable environment.
Based in Brough, they are conveniently located walking distance from the train station and close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Hull and all parts of East Yorkshire. It is also easily commutable from as far as East Leeds, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Wakefield, York & Selby.

Interviews are being conducted asap; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment are exclusively retained on this recruitment campaign, hence any CV’s submitted from other sources will automatically be redirected.

Legal Accounts Manager

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:00:45 GMT

JOB: LEGAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

SALARY: £55,000 - £65,000 + EXCELLENT BENEFIT

LOCATION: LEEDS CENTRE + HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity

Do you possess the drive and ambition to play an integral role with a progressive, multi-award winning business operating within the legal sector? If so, you’ll want to read on…

As a medium sized law firm with 200+ staff, providing a range of legal services to commercial and private clients, they currently have a requirement for a Legal Accounts Manager/COFA. Your main remit will be as Head Cashier, managing a team of 6 staff and taking responsibility for the smooth and effective running of the department. You will also work closely with the wider finance team and have regular liaison with partners across all levels, hence ensuring you gain wider exposure and responsibilities in adding value to the firms growth.

A genuine opportunity to make a difference in their excellent forward-thinking culture, where you’ll have the freedom to make change in their non-bureaucratic environment.

Based in their Leeds City Centre office, they also offer flexible hybrid working, free parking and a generous holiday allowance.

Your Remit:

Reporting to the both the Finance Director & Head of Risk & Compliance, you will act as the firms COFA and help identify, assess and mitigate financial risks. This will involve:

Supervise and guide the Cashiers team, ensuring they deliver an accurate and efficient service.
Form part of the wider Senior Managers team and have input into the day-to-day operations of the wider Firm.
Assessing, and if required, implementing or improving data related efficiencies and processes.
Financial analysis on files – providing ad hoc information on financial transactions as and when required.
Ensure that all transactions are handled in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
Regular Cash flow management.
Responsible for liaising with external auditors, specifically in relation to the Solicitors Accounts Rules Audit.
Submit the quarterly VAT returns.
Maintain the card payment systems.
Payroll and benefit administration – working alongside the HR team, responsibility for payroll and pensions administration.
Equity Partner benefit administration.

Skills & Experience Required:

In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of SRA Accounts rules.
Worked within the legal sector, either at a similar level/capacity, or ready to take the step-up.
Able to handle the complexities and volume of transactions.
Staff management experience.
Knowledge of payroll and benefit administration will be advantageous, but by no means a pre-requisite.
Strong communicator with high levels of interpersonal skills to form trusted advisor status with the Partners and Senior leadership team.
Conscientious, meticulous and professional, with a can-do attitude.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience.
34 days holiday (including statutory days), rising on length of service. Plus, the opportunity to purchase extra days.
Flexible Hybrid approach, with a mix of office and home working.
Discretionary Bonus.
Free City Centre Parking or travel expenses paid.
Private Healthcare for Family.
35 hours per week.
Pension.
A modern, impressive and dynamic working environment and excellent culture, based in the Centre of Leeds.

Interviews are being conducted asap, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment are exclusively retained on this recruitment campaign, hence any CV’s submitted from other sources will automatically be redirected.

Financial Controller

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:21:54 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 55-60K

LOCATION: NORMANTON (WF6)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business in Normanton, West Yorkshire. Having operated for over 50 years, they are a market leader in the manufacture and distribution of chemical products to the hospitality sector. With an impressive, loyal and growing blue chip client base, and with current turnover of c£3m, this represents an opportunity for you to play a key role in the companys growth plans.

As Financial Controller, you will report to the Managing Director and be part of their Senior Management Team, helping with strategy, whilst also being hands-on in everything financial.

You will be based at their head office in Normanton (WF6).

Specific Requirement:

With the help of a Finance Assistant, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance related activities of the business. This will include:

Attendance at Board meetings, adding value in decision making.
Assessment and if required, recommend improvements around controls, processes and procedures.
Monthly Management Accounts.
Reporting of information, both weekly and monthly.
Management of cash in the business including external financing facilities to cover decisions around payments to 3 ^rd party and group suppliers.
Statutory accounts responsibility and company secretarial duties.
Budgeting and forecast for both P&L, balance sheet and short-term cash forecast.
Sign off on product purchase orders (driving stock management).
Responsible for insurance (general business and credit insurance).
Leading the relationship with external finance providers.
Responsible for managing the IT relationship with external function.

Skills & Experience Required:

Either Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA, or Qualified By Experience or Part-Qualified.
Previously worked in an SME.
Experience from the Manufacturing sector, or something closely related, e.g. FMCG, Warehouse, Logistics, with a knowledge of stock/billing materials.
Strong Cash Management skills.
Understanding of working capital finance facilities (invoice finance and stock finance).
Commercial acumen to aid decision making.
Able to understand and support the operational areas of the business.
Down to earth personality.
Competent IT skills.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £55,000 - £60,000 +.
Bonus.
Free on-site parking.
9am-5pm, with a 3.30pm finish on a Friday.
Based in Normanton, they are conveniently located close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Leeds, Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, and most of Yorkshire.
23 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Finance Manager

ben@lyonsrecruitment.co.uk (Ben Lyons) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:53:08 GMT

JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 50K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: GARFORTH, LEEDS (LS25)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a renowned and established Leeds based business within the hospitality and leisure industry. They operate at venues of all sizes and have exclusivity at prominent sporting, entertainment and cultural locations across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they have created a new Finance Manager opportunity for their £20m turnover operation. Being part of a wider global group, future progression opportunities also exist for an ambitious candidate.

You will be based at their head office in East Leeds (LS25) and have the flexibility to work from home 1 day per week.

Specific Requirement:

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance related activities of the business, including overseeing and leading the finance team. You will ensure the finance function provides an exceptional service to the venue clients, customers and operating teams. Key duties will include:

Prepare monthly management reporting including balance sheet reconciliation to the group reporting timeline in accordance with group framework.
Provide high quality Ml and detailed commercial financial analysis to enable business decisions.
Management of the finance team, ensuring duties are being carried out to a high standard.
Identify and implement improvements in processes and systems, with the objective of improving controls and efficiencies.
Lead the production of weekly operating forecasting and annual budget preparation.
Build & maintain strong relationships with key members of various teams around the business.
Monitor & review key venue client accounts to ensure info is provided accurately & timely
Review monthly commission statements to venue clients.
Work closely with the Revenue and inventory controller to ensure adequate controls and procedures are in place.
Ensure an accurate and up to date fixed asset register is maintained.
Continual improvement and development of processes, procedures and key controls.
Collaboration with others heads of departments to ensure all business systems are being sufficiently utilised to provide relevant data for the business.
Support with Year End Audit and preparation of documentation and statutory accounts.
Other Ad hoc project work and reporting as required.
Review of weekly supplier payment runs and fortnightly payroll prior to submission
Ensure debt control is carried out regularly and effectively
Attend weekly update meetings with the Finance Director

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA, including relevant post qualification experience.
Good knowledge and appreciation of systems, processes and procedures.
Advanced Excel skills, together with a good knowledge of other IT systems.
Possess the kudos and gravitas required to effectively supervise a small team and liaise with the wider business.
Experience from the hospitality/leisure industry will prove advantageous, but by no means a pre-requisite. Perhaps more important is an appreciation of how multi-site businesses operate.
Strong interpersonal skills with a natural positivity, tenacity, intellect, energy, passion, and ambition to drive the business forward.
Commercially astute to be able to analyse problems and implement solutions.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary of up to £50,000
Free on-site parking
Based on the East side of Leeds, they are conveniently located close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Leeds, Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, Selby, Wetherby, York and further a-field. They are also easily accessible via train and bus.
Flexibility of hybrid working, with 1 day from home.
25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays.
Genuine Career Progression Opportunities

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Assistant Management Accountant

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:50:23 GMT

JOB: ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: UP TO 29K + STUDY SUPPORT

LOCATION: LEEDS

The Business & Opportunity:

As part of a larger global business, this is a Leeds based leading entertainment venue, famous for hosting live music, comedy and sporting events. As part of their ongoing success and growth, they now require an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding team.

Working alongside the Finance Business Partner, you will help produce management accounts from journal stage to monthly packs, together with providing detailed forecasting and budgeting.

In addition to working in a dynamic, commercial environment, you will be given the flexibility of some hybrid working, and be provided with study support for your AAT/ACCA/CIMA.

Specific Requirement:

Alongside the Finance Business Partner, provide high quality MI and detailed commercial financial analysis of the operations to support decision making.
Provide add value MI for Department Heads to review financial results and forecasts.
Assist with the preparation of annual departmental budgets.
Help with the preparation of monthly re-forecasts.
Assist with the preparation of monthly packs for monthly Business Review and attend meeting.
Prepare MI for European Group Finance team.
Produce event settlements, event flash and sales reports, and weekly performance trackers.
Assist with preparation of reports for landlords/external stakeholders.
Prepare month end journals and process in Finance System.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Support with the preparation of audit files and audit queries.
Bank reconciliations on an ad-hoc basis.
Workings for venue VAT return on a quarterly basis.
Completion of FEU & PRS returns.
Calculate promoter rebates.
Carry out safe/petty cash counts and reconciliations.
Ad hoc project work as directed by the Finance Business Partner.

Skills & Experience required:

Part or Qualified AAT, or already commenced CIMA or ACCA studies, with the ambition to become qualified.
Worked as a Finance Assistant, with experience in accruals, pre-payments & journals.
Competent with Excel, formulas, v. look-ups etc.
Thrive in a fast paced, commercial environment.
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
Resilient, able to work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.

What’s on Offer:

A salary of up to £29,000 dependent on experience.
Study support package for AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
Although predominantly office based, there is the option for some hybrid working.
25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
5% Pension and other benefits.
Genuine career progression, either at local level or globally.
Free on-site parking on non-event days. Also, easily accessible on public transport.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Director (Part-Time)

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:47:00 GMT

JOB: FINANCE DIRECTOR

SALARY: c70K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS (HYBRID)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing success of an established and well-respected charity. They have continued to serve the North Leeds community for over 100+ years by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month. With over 130 staff and an annual income of over £4m, they pride themselves in positively changing lives of community members by reducing physical and mental health issues and well-being challenges, social isolation, poverty, and providing support to daily living.

They now require a part-time Finance Director. Working alongside an experienced, supportive and visionary Chief Executive, together with the Deputy CEO & Head of HR, you will be a key member of their Senior Leadership Team. You will take responsibility for the overall financial management, providing guidance to the Board to help steer the ongoing effectiveness and leadership of the organisation. You will also lead the preparation and coordination of the external audit and prepare key reports and management accounts for the Board and external stakeholders.

This is a permanent requirement on a part-time basis of approximately 22.5 hours per week (with some flexibility for more hours should you wish). You will be rewarded with an excellent financial package and benefits, including hybrid working, flexitime, and a uniquely generous holiday allowance.

Specific Requirement:

Your remit will include:

Management reporting:

Ensuring that financial and other management information is timely, accurate, and meets the requirements of the Board and its Committees, Senior Leadership Team, and service managers.

Resource management:

Safeguarding their financial strength to achieve all its planned objectives and cope with unforeseen circumstances and advising the Senior Leadership Team and trustees if this requirement is at risk.
Ensuring they have the cash resources to meet its requirements in accordance with its treasury strategy and projecting the future cash flow requirements accurately.
Having cost effective banking arrangements in place and that any surplus resources and reserves are managed effectively.

Business planning and performance monitoring:

Co-ordinating and preparing financial forecasts as part of the business planning process.
Ensuring the planning and financial forecasting systems meet all its needs, from long term projections to detailed annual budgets, and are consistent with corporate objectives.
Preparing plans in conjunction with, and approved in good time by, the appropriate managers and Committees.
Monitoring the financial performance of business and operational plans so that any corrective action needed can be quickly identified.

Financial systems, controls, and accounts:

Improving and maintaining financial and accounting systems, policies and risk management, in line with professional standards.
Producing accurate accounts to be audited within the required timescales and on a cost-effective basis, including preparing the consolidated statutory financial statements for approval and submission.
Maintaining the integrity of all financial records and systems and implementing necessary financial controls, policies, and procedures for regular monitoring of compliance.

Leadership and management:

Leading and managing finance staff, communicating clear standards and expectations, managing performance, and ensuring that staff skills are developed and potential realised.
Maintaining effective internal communications arrangements both within the department and with other parts of the organisation, ensuring that managers are aware of financial objectives and their progress in achieving them.
Making a positive, constructive, and cohesive contribution to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. Qualified by Experience candidates will also be considered.
Experience of leading a multi-functional finance department with responsibility for statutory accounts, compliance reporting and finance operations.
Operated as part of a senior management team, and regular liaison with Board members.
Likely to have worked within an SME, hence appreciating the associated challenges and culture.
Possess an understanding of the accounting standards and requirements of a non-profit organisation.
Commercial acumen and mindset, in order to help with the charity's strategic direction.
Excellent rapport and relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
A genuine passion and enthusiasm for the organisations ethos in helping support the local community.

What’s on Offer:

A full-time equivalent salary of c£70,000, with room for flexibility for the right candidate.
Flexitime to suit you.
Extremely generous holiday allocation, together with an early Friday finish.
Hybrid working arrangement, with a mix of office and working from home.
Pension & Employee assistance programme.
On-site Café.
Free On-site parking at their North Leeds premises in LS17.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Financial Controller

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:41:22 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 60 -70K + BONUS + HYBRID WORKING + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: YORK & HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting owner-managed SME, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy situation. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As the Financial Controller , you will play a crucial role in the strategic direction and financial health of the business. By heading up the finance team, you will provide true leadership, direction, and management of the accounts function, which will also include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and financial best practices. As a senior member of staff, you will also work with colleagues across the business, developing effective working relationships with non-finance, including project managers and board members.

As a newly created role, this is a genuine opportunity to make a real impact in the business future plans as they continue to grow, whilst also progressing your own career.

They offer a truly flexible and hybrid approach, where you will be predominantly based at their office in the Centre of York, in a non-corporate and sociable environment.

Specific Requirement:

With this being a newly created opportunity, you will have some freedom to tailor it as you wish, but within the following framework…

Financial Planning:

Develop and implement financial processes aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Lead the annual budgeting process and provide regular financial forecasts and analysis. Evaluate and advise the executive on the financial impact of strategic decisions. In collaboration with senior colleagues, provide direction in the deployment of the business’ resources.

Financial Management:

Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash flow management. Monitor and analyse financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirement

Financial Risk Management:

Assess and manage financial risks, including credit, market, and operational risks. Implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's financial assets, facilitating effective decision making by other managers. Develop systems, processes and reports to inform senior leaders of the business on risk appetite and mitigation of financial decisions. Utilising internal systems including AccountsIQ, PowerBI and Apollo Project Management System.

Team Leadership:

Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the finance and accounting team. Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and ethical behaviour. Develop and nurture talent. Embody the business core values, leading by example and helping to develop the broader team.

Stakeholder Relations:

Liaise with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to provide financial insights and recommendations. Work closely with the CFO, building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, such as investors, lenders, and regulatory authorities.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant. (ACA/ACCA/FCA/FCCA/CIMA/ACMA/CGMA)
In-depth knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices. Proven experience in a senior finance role, with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience working in similar sector or a similarly complex and technical organisation is desirable.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
Genuine opportunity for career progression.
A truly flexible and hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to regularly attend the York office.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Accountancy Practice Manager

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:35:51 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE MANAGER

SALARY: 40-45K + GENEROUS BONUS + HYBRID WORKING

LOCATION: GARFORTH, LEEDS / HYBRID

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a renowned and established Leeds based, independent accountancy firm who are continuing to experience ongoing growth. Their success is partly due to recently recruiting high calibre staff who have joined forces with current employees to expand their client base. The firm have also taken advantage of market conditions in order to gain more market share.

It is due to this expansion that they have created a new opportunity for a Practice Manager. This will be a varied role and will cover all aspects of finances for the firm.

You will be based at their modern offices on the East side of Leeds and have the option and flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.

You will play an instrumental role in their exciting growth phase, which also offers you realistic career progression opportunities should you wish.

Requirement:

As Practice Manager for a firm of accountants currently employing 30+ staff, your remit will be varied and include:

Finance:

Maintain cash book and pay suppliers on a monthly basis. Maintain Xero on a weekly/daily basis and monthly supplier payment run.
Manage cashflow of the practice, including debt collection/credit control.
Perform month end management accounts including summaries for board meetings.
Review monthly client account reconciliations, and report to the board.
Prepare and reconcile quarterly VAT returns.

HR/Recruitment/Staff:

Monthly payroll, including expenses, overtime, sickness, bonus, pay rises, SMP, study reclaim etc.
Look after the auto-enrolment.
Submit all necessary PAYE/NIC forms to HMRC, including monthly P32 reports and year end summaries.
Maintain up-to-date contracts of employment, liaising with solicitors when required.
Prepare proposed salary reviews in line with budgets for approval.
Confidentially maintain all personnel files.
Involvement in the recruitment of staff.
Liaise with Kaplan and conduct professional tutor meetings with those on the apprenticeship schemes.
Sign off training records as staff complete their ACA/ACCA/AAT/ATT exams.

Other:

Involvement with growth planning and capacity, and if needed, attendance at board meetings
Assessing and identifying new networking opportunities and practice development.
Recommending and improving operational matters and efficiencies.
Working closely with IT contractors in order to maximise the flow of work.
AML and CPD training records, AML compliance checks and client money reviews.

Skills & Experience Required:

Similar experience in a Finance/HR capacity.
Worked in a busy environment with tight deadlines.
Pro-active attitude, keen to add-value and make a positive impact.
Preferable to have worked within the professional services sector, but other transferable skills will be considered.
A good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Xero, Quickbooks & Sage.
Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Passionate about delivering exceptional service.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £40,000 - £45,000, plus a generous bonus scheme.
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
Private Healthcare.
Pension.
Free parking at their modern offices. Based on the East side of Leeds, they are conveniently located close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Leeds, Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, Selby, Wetherby, York and further a-field.
Flexibility on hybrid working, with the option of working from home up to 2 days per week.
Future career progression opportunities.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

FP&A Analyst

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:49:42 GMT

JOB: FINANCE ANALYST

SALARY: 40-50K

LOCATION: YORK (+HYBRID)

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting owner-managed SME, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy crisis. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As the Financial Planning Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making processes by providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting and planning. You will also act as a key Business Partner with regular liaison at high level including the CEO, Finance Director and Project Managers.

As a newly created role, this is a genuine opportunity to make a real impact in the business future plans as they continue to grow.

They offer a truly flexible and hybrid approach, where you will be based at their office in the Centre of York at least twice per week in a non-corporate and sociable environment.

Specific Requirement:

With this being a newly created opportunity, you will have some freedom to tailor it as you wish, but within the following framework…

Financial Analysis : Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support business decisions, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modelling. / Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. / Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to drive business performance.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development and maintenance of annual budgets and forecasts. / Collaborate with department heads to understand budget requirements and assumptions. / Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to management on variances and trends.

Financial Reporting: Prepare and distribute accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly/quarterly management reports, budget vs. actual analysis, and ad-hoc reports as needed. / Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies in financial reporting. / Work with other members of the finance team to deliver financial reporting as necessary.

Business Partnering: Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making. / Work closely with business leaders to develop financial reporting and business cases for new initiatives or investments.

Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency. / Recommend and implement improvements to financial planning and analysis tools, systems, and methodologies.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA. (Non-qualified or Finalists may also be considered if you possess suitable experience and/or a relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics).
Experience in financial analysis, preferably in a similarly complex organisation.
Project finance skills will prove hugely advantageous.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial systems and Excel.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex financial information into clear and actionable insights.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with financial planning software and reporting systems (preferably Power BI or Hyperion) will prove useful.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
A truly hybrid approach, as long as you’re able to attend the York office at least twice per week.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Management Accountant

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:16:49 GMT

JOB: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 35-38K + STUDY SUPPORT + BENEFITS

LOCATION: GARFORTH, LEEDS (+ HYBRID)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a renowned and established Leeds based business operating within the hospitality and leisure industry. They operate at venues of all sizes and have exclusivity at prominent sporting, entertainment and cultural locations across the UK.

This current requirement is for a Management Accountant to join their successful £20m turnover operation. It’s a newly created opportunity due to their continued growth. As the business is part of a wider global group, future progression opportunities exist, so will appeal to enthusiastic and ambitious candidates. (Study support is provided if required).

You will be based at their prestigious offices on the East side of Leeds, together with the flexibility of working 1 day per week from home.

Specific Requirement:

As part of a close-knit team, you will support the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist with ensuring appropriate control measures are adhered to. This will include:

Produce Management Info including employee costings and cost of sales analysis.
High level of interaction with operational teams, evaluating and ratifying weekly forecast submissions to ensure the leadership team has sufficient data for decision making.
Assist the Finance manager with monthly management accounts preparation.
Develop event accounting to help determine event profitability.
Full responsibility for weekly forecast reporting and event flash reports.
Performing audits to ensure adherence to strict internal control.
Report on any discrepancies, failures to follow procedure or unusual activity.
Involvement in budget and forecast preparation.
Complete monthly commission statements to venue clients.
Continual review of cost analysis to ensure efficiencies are being maximised.
Support with Year End Audit and preparation of documentation.

Skills & Experience Required:

Similar experience in a finance role
Ideally part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualified, but qualified or qualified by experience candidates will certainly be considered.
Worked in a busy environment with tight deadlines.
Good levels of accuracy
Ability to problem solve.
Strong Excel skills. And a good knowledge of other IT systems.
Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service.
Flexibility to occasionally be present on event days.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary of £35,000 - £38.000
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
Option of working from home 1 day per week.
Private Medical
Free on-site parking
Based on the East side of Leeds, they are conveniently located close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Leeds, Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, Selby, Wetherby, York and further a-field. They are also easily accessible via train and bus.
Progression Opportunities.

Next Steps :

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Part-Time Bookkeeper

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:39:14 GMT

JOB: PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER

SALARY: 28-30K (FTE)

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS16)

The Business & Opportunity:

Our client is a friendly and established firm of Chartered Accountants in Leeds who, due to increased workload, are looking to add to their team.

They require part-time bookkeeper to work with their varied client based of fast-growth businesses across multiple sectors.

They offer a truly hybrid approach, with a mix of home and office working (based in LS16 on the North West side of Leeds). They also offer flexibility on the hours which work best for you, whether it be 3 full days or shorter hours over 4 or 5 days.

Your Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Bookkeeping Manager, you will undertake accurate bookkeeping service to the firms client base. This will include:

Preparation of management accounts.
Ensuring correct VAT rates have been applied and preparing and submitting client VAT returns.
Ongoing work with MTD (Making Tax Digital), helping clients with cloud software to make use of various apps to streamline the bookkeeping process.
Employee expenses, multi-currency bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation.
PAYE entry onto ledgers.
Bank reconciliations and control accounts.
Processing transactions.
Customer focused, communicating effectively both internally and externally to ensure that the highest standards are maintained with the client base.

Skills and Experience required:

At least 3 years’ experience in Bookkeeping
A good level of knowledge and experience of using Xero/Sage would be highly preferred.
Knowledge of VAT Regulations and MTD.
Working Knowledge on payroll an advantage.
Work well under pressure, maintaining a friendly and professional manner.
A solution finder, able to work through problems effectively.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organisational skills.
Confident, motivated and have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary of c£28,000-£30,000 (Full-Time Equivalent).
Hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.
Free On-site parking.
Generous Holiday Allowance.
Auto-enrolment Pension.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded .

Finance Business Partner

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:56:05 GMT

JOB: FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

SALARY: 35-40K

LOCATION: LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Newly created opportunity to be part of a talented team where your voice is heard and your involvement matters…..Our client is a high-growth market leading and award-winning technology business who are now looking for a commercially savvy Finance Business Partner to join their team.

You will play a key role within the finance team providing business partnering support to the wider finance function and across numerous internal stakeholders. You will be provided with ongoing training and support to give you the best opportunity to progress your career.

Based from their brand new premises on the East side of Leeds, they are easily accessible from the motorway network. They also offer a truly hybrid approach, giving you the flexibility of some working from home should you wish.

Specific Requirement:

As part of a small and agile finance team, you will be a conduit between finance and the business including forecasting and budgeting, analysis of company trends, supporting other departments with their operational processes, and ad-hoc support as the business requires. Your specific remit will include:

Develop a deep understanding of the business, its stakeholders, and deliverables.
Support in annual budget planning and monthly latest estimate processes.
Build strong working relationships with other business departments, providing insight and business intelligence to support financial decision making and planning.
Develop a cost control mindset within the Group.
Work closely with key stakeholders to drive efficiency and process improvements across the business.
Manage suppliers and processing of weekly payment runs.
Analyse invoices to ensure accuracy of cost allocations.
Take ownership of the weekly bank reconciliation and support with the end-to-end month end process.
Credit card postings and statement reconciliation.
Support in preparing analysis of the monthly results.
Support in administration of financial processes such as commissions, expenses processing, weekly cash reporting, dealing with invoice and payment queries.
Other ad hoc responsibilities as business requires.

Skills & Experience Required:

Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant CIMA/ACCA/ACMA/ACA/AAT.
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with a volume of data to produce meaningful information.
Good understanding of financial reporting standards.
Knowledge of Sage packages.
Strong interpersonal skills with the willingness to be hands on across a small finance team.
Adaptable with a flexible approach to work.
Thrive in a fast paced, task focussed environment with the ability to work independently to tight deadlines.
Self-sufficient and proactive in the continual advancement of your knowledge.
A true team player with an interest in getting to know the team around them.
Ability to provide a professional service both internally and externally.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary in the region of £35,000- £40,000.
Study Support if required.
Hybrid Working Arrangements.
27 days annual leave (+ Bank holidays), increasing by a day per completed years service up to a maximum of 30 days.
An additional 4 gifted Recharge days.
Free on-sire parking.
Gym membership contributions.
Income protection and death in service.
Health care cash plan.
Enhanced family friendly policies.
Company events.
Learning and development opportunities.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Part-Time Company Accountant

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:23:08 GMT

JOB: PART-TIME COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 32-42K (FTE)

LOCATION: WAKEFIELD (WF3)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join an owner managed, entrepreneurial family business with proud Yorkshire roots. Boasting an established and loyal customer base across the UK, within the professional and heritage sectors, they are experts in providing a cutting-edge service across technology, digitalisation and publishing.

Due to continued growth, they require someone on a part-time basis to take full responsibility for their accounts function. Hours can be flexible to suit you, which will equate to approximately 3 days per week.

You will be based at their prestigious and impressive offices located between Leeds & Wakefield, easily commutable from all parts of West Yorkshire. They are also open to a hybrid working arrangement.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will carry out a hands-on, all-encompassing Company Accountant role, taking full responsibility for all accountancy related tasks. This will include:

Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial information to trial balance.
Extend trial balance to P&L & Balance sheet reporting where required.
Cash flow management, daily and weekly.
Budgeting and forecasting.
Division of Business unit’s reports (Publishing and Contract).
Present, analyse and recommend findings of financial information to Directors, in order to aid decisions making.
Manage the daily control of the treasury flow for both payments and receivables.
Assist with cash collection & credit control.
Participate in the maintenance of the information systems.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Daily transactional postings, & maintenance of prime books of entry.
Calculate monthly royalty payments.
Manage credit card postings and reconciliation.

Skills & Experience Required:

Either Qualified by Experience or Part/Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA, AAT.
Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role.
Highly organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail.
Commercially astute with a pro-active attitude to be able to analyse problems and help with decision making.
A working knowledge of Sage will prove beneficial.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £32,000 - £42,000 (Full Time Equivalent).
Company Bonus Scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Flexible hours to suit, e.g. 3 full days, or shorter hours spread over 4 or 5 days.
Options of a hybrid working arrangement with a mix of home and office based.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Company Accountant

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:02:30 GMT

JOB: COMPANY ACCOUNTANT (PART-TIME)

SALARY: 35-42K (FTE)

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS21)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join an owner managed entrepreneurial family business operating across both the property and automotive sectors. They require someone on a part-time basis for 24 hours per week with working hours that best suit you. You will be based from their prestigious and impressive offices on the North West side of Leeds, (Otley), easily commutable from Harrogate, Bradford and Leeds.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will carry out a hands-on, all-encompassing Company Accountant role, taking full responsibility for the entire finance function. This will include:

Preparation and reporting of monthly and year end management accounts.
Assist in preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with external accountants.
Cash flow management and forecasts.
Managing the month end process and timescales, dealing with financial paperwork.
Maintenance of general ledger, dealing with financial paperwork.
Balance sheet reconciliations.
VAT returns.
Management of fixed assets and business park ongoing development.
Purchase ledger & sales ledger.
Monthly Payroll.
Company Secretary duties.
Comply with internal and external financial policies, standards, and controls.

Skills & Experience Required:

Either Qualified by Experience or Part/Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA.
Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role.
Highly organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail.
Commercially astute with a pro-active attitude to be able to analyse problems and help with decisions making.
A working knowledge of Sage is essential.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000 (Full Time Equivalent).
Free on-site parking.
Flexible hours to suit, e.g. 3 full days, or shorter hours spread over 4 or 5 days.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Financial Modeller

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:13:57 GMT

JOB: Financial Modeller

SALARY: Market Rate & Negotiable

LOCATION: York, North Yorkshire, Hybrid or Remote

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an exciting owner-managed SME, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy crisis. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As Financial Modeller, you will take responsibility for designing, building, and maintaining financial models for the business and projects to assist in financial planning, decision making and analysis activities.

You’ll be the sounding board for new ideas and have the opportunity to make a real impact in the business future plans as they continue to grow.

They offer a truly hybrid approach, where you will ideally be office based once or twice per week (with some flexibility if required). Their main head office is in the centre of York, which offers a non-corporate and sociable environment.

Specific Requirement:

With this being a newly created role, you will have some freedom to tailor it as you wish, but within the following framework…

Model Development: Design, build, and maintain financial models to analyse and forecast business performance and project viability. This would be for the group as a whole as well as for individual scenario analysis of Battery Energy Storage System and Solar PV projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial data and assumptions, particularly with the grid engineering team to understand the technical requirements on projects. You will ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability of financial models.
Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Also, evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions as required. Plus, you will assess the impact of different scenarios on the company's financial performance.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, primarily from the individual project models and transactions. You will also provide insights and recommendations based on a range of commercial scenarios to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders, and communicate key findings and recommendations based on financial analysis.
Data Management: Collect, organise, and validate financial data from various sources, whilst also maintain data integrity and ensure the accuracy of input data into financial models.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate financial risks and opportunities, providing insights into potential impacts. This will include developing stress testing scenarios to assess the resilience of financial models.
Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and regulations for BESS and Solar PV. And ensure best practices in financial modelling through CPD, identifying and implementing improvements to existing financial models and processes.

Skills & Experience required:

Proven experience in financial modelling and analysis, ideally from a similar industry.
Excellent Excel skills and proficiency using financial modelling tools and supporting software, together with ERP systems.
Knowledge of the renewable industry-specific regulations and financial reporting standards.
An understanding of the commercials and financials of BESS and Solar PV projects would be highly beneficial.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
Either a recognised accounting qualification or degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics will prove advantageous.
A Banking or M&A background would also provide you with the relevant and transferable skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Programming skills (e.g., VBA, Python) would be helpful.
Ability to work autonomously and dynamically with minimal supervision.

What’s on Offer:

Market Rate & Negotiable
Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
A truly hybrid approach. Ideally attend their York office occasionally. However, there’s also some flexibility in either attending their Edinburgh office or being predominantly based remotely.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Group Finance Director

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:15:41 GMT

JOB: GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

SALARY: SIX FIGURE SALARY + CAR + BONUS + HYBRID WORKING

LOCATION: NORTH YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Opportunity for a Group Finance Director to join a well-known, dynamic branded consumer goods company. They have established brands sold through multiple sales channels both across the North of England and Nationally. Following their recent acquisition by a private equity firm, you will play an instrumental role in helping analyse, strategise and execute their significant future growth plans.

Reporting to the CEO, you will have a key day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations and be a pivotal driver of positive change. You will play a key role in developing procedures, control systems and effective financial performance management and analysis across the business, in order to drive growth and operational effectiveness.

Being an enthusiastic proponent of change, you will work with the senior leadership team to execute on projects and to drive positive improvements through the business.

You will be responsible for statutory accounts, tax, insurance, cash flow forecasting and group reporting. As the business grows, you will develop the finance function accordingly. You will be instrumental in providing strategic insights and information and be involved with any future M&A activities, including the provision of strong project management from planning to execution.

You will be based at the Groups Head Office, located North of Ripon, but they are also open to a hybrid working arrangement.

Specific Requirement:

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Working closely with the CEO to develop, track and analyse the company’s business plan.
Developing the Head Office Finance function to support the needs of the growing Group.
Facilitating financial planning and forecasting to produce robust plans.
Liaising with and reporting to external stakeholders and investors.
Ensuring the company is complying with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with service providers, auditors, PE House and the Bank.
Implementing and standardising financial policies and procedures.
Taking responsibility (either directly or via reports) for cash management, insurance, budgeting and financial reporting.
Leading MRP/ finance system overhaul to ensure the IT systems are fit for purpose to meet the needs of the Group
Ensuring that cash flows are compatible with operations by overseeing all accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities.
Developing and implementing best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible business that has strong financial management, project coordination, cross-team communication and workflows.
Researching new revenue opportunities and economic trends, analysis of internal operations and identifying areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
Manage finance staff and overseeing financial IT systems.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA).
Experience from a business who have gone through private equity/turnaround.
Ideally operated within a business involved with the production of product ranges.
Able to command authority and credibility, who thrives in a cooperative environment, working with people at all levels across multiple functions and disciplines.
Experience with M&A activity will prove advantageous.
Previously operated at Finance Director level, together with strategic responsibility.
Strong managerial skills to coach, inspire and develop team members to deliver high performance.
Due to the change and growth of the business, you will be resilient and excel in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Able to think outside the box and add real value throughout the exciting times ahead.

What’s on Offer:

A six-figure basic salary, with flexibility for the ideal candidate.
Car or Car Allowance.
Significant Bonuses.
Generous holiday allowance.
Pension.
Healthcare
Discount on company products.
Free parking at their Head Office, based north of Ripon, easily accessible from the A1, and commutable from as far as Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Wetherby, North Leeds, Thirsk, Northallerton, Richmond, Bedale and surrounding areas.
Hybrid working arrangement.
The opportunity to make a real impact at an exciting time for the business.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Financial Controller

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:48:26 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 45-55K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS12)

The Business & Opportunity:

Excellent opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of this successful, entrepreneurial, high growth Leeds based SME. Operating across a number of sectors including Design, Print, Merchandising, Promotion & Retail, they boast an impressive client base consisting of high-profile sports clubs and household name businesses.

You will be a hands-on Financial Controller, and possess the calibre and ambition to eventually become their Finance Director. As a key member of the senior management team, you will take responsibility for all financial control elements of the business and providing meaningful management information for their 3 statutory entities.

Based from their impressive Leeds based premises in South Leeds, they are easily accessible from the motorway network.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the part-time CFO, this hands-on, all-encompassing role which will include:

Lead, supervise and develop a small accounts team covering AP, AR, working capital management, accounts production and payroll.
Provide operational and commercial business managers with insightful management information and analysis to support ongoing operations.
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial systems, controls and procedures.
Prepare monthly management accounts including P and L, Balance Sheet, detailed commentary.
Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis, with any issues, risks or opportunities appropriately highlighted and reported.
Operate a continuous improvement programme within the Finance team and seek to install best practice financial processes into operational areas of the business, seeking out efficiency improvements.
Run monthly and annual payroll processes.
Ensure all VAT, PAYE and other legal / taxations requirements of all 3 entities are correctly reported and submitted in line with legal and statutory requirements.
Assist in the preparation of financial models, budgets and projections in line with required business planning and forecasting timetable.
Develop the key performance indicators for the business.
Prepare year end accounts and ‘audit’ pack.
Liaise with external accountants / tax advisors in preparing and submitting statutory accounts and taxation information / schedules.
Monitor and report on short and medium term working capital requirements, ensuring any potential issues are reported to management in a timely fashion.
Control the company’s invoice discounting facility including close Debt and AR process management.
Manage bank and external stakeholder relations as required ensuring bank covenants are accurately reported.

Skills & Experience required:

Either Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified By Experience.
Experience operating as part of a leadership team, working across a number of functional areas outside of finance in an SME type environment.
Experience of SAP B1 (nice to have, but by no means essential), with an aptitude for learning new systems and processes.
Ability to prioritise and adapt to the requirements of a dynamic, entrepreneurially led / owner managed business.
Strong working capital management experience and knowledge.
Proven success at delivering against objectives and driving and measuring business success.
Well-rounded finance skill set with complementary balance of control and commercial finance experience.
Clear strategic thinker with the ability to communicate with a number of stakeholders, internal and external.
Strong management and team /individual development experience
An understanding of supply chain and stock related businesses in a B2B environment.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive salary of up to £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience.
Career opportunities, with the of option of progressing to become Finance Director.
Free on-site parking at their impressive offices in LS12, close to the motorway network, hence easily accessible from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax & Huddersfield
Flexibility of some hybrid working (approx. 1 day per week from home).

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Financial Controller

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:16:47 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 45-55K + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS11)

The Business & Opportunity:

Newly created opportunity to become the Financial Controller for a reputable business operating across both the social care and construction/development sectors, providing residential and community services for older people. They are regulated and registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide a range of services including care homes with nursing, community domiciliary care, extra care services and retirement living.

Due to their development work within extra care and retirement living, this represents excellent timing for a new Financial Controller to play a key role in the next exciting phase of the business.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be part of the management team and take ownership of financial matters. You will carry out a hands-on, all-encompassing role which will include:

Managing the company’s financial position, recommending any new structures, procedures, improvements, and cost savings.
Carry out financial viability/appraisal on new projects.
Provide detailed analysis on Product Costings.
Prepare Monthly Management Accounts, together with meaningful Budgeting & Forecasting.
Prepare and report on monthly and year end management accounts.
Cashflow Management.
Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet Reports.
Assist in preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with external accountants.
Maintenance of general ledger, dealing with financial paperwork.
Management of fixed assets and ongoing development.
VAT returns.
Manage a small finance team, predominantly consisting of Purchase & Sales ledger staff.
Oversight of Monthly Payroll.
Comply with internal and external financial policies, standards, and controls.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA).
Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role.
A Healthcare/Construction/Development (or closely related) background will prove advantageous, but is not a pre-requisite.
Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) will prove beneficial.
Ability to think outside the box and be able to add real value through the exciting times ahead.
Highly organised, self-motivated, excellent communicator and a good eye for detail.
Commercially astute to be able to analyse problems and help with decision making.
Working knowledge of Sage 200 and Sage 50 payroll would help but is not a pre-requisite.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £45,000-£55,000 dependent on experience.
The potential of a significant profit share/bonus.
Career opportunities, with the of option of progressing to become Finance Director.
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Pension.
Free on-site parking at their impressive offices in LS11, close to the motorway network, hence easily accessible from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax & Huddersfield.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Management Accountant

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:27:04 GMT

JOB: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 40-45K

LOCATION: NR. RIPON, NORTH YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Opportunity to work at the heart of a branded consumer goods company. The business has well established brands sold through multiple sales channels across the North of England and nationally. Following its recent acquisition by a private equity firm, they require a Management Accountant to play a crucial role within their growing finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for Management Account and month end related tasks. You will be a key member of their small accounts team and have regular interaction with non-finance.

You will be joining there existing finance team at an exciting time of expansion and professionalisation, there is the genuine potential for your role to develop further over time.

You will be based at the Groups Head Office, located North of Ripon

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a wide range of duties, including:

Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary.
Reporting all information to the Financial Controller, together with the Directors, Investors and other Stakeholders.
Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
Posting of journals including depreciation, prepayments/accruals, wages and standard costing.
Ensure all book keeping tasks (bank reconciliation, purchase ledger etc.) are completed daily.
Ensure appropriate nominal allocations of postings.
Generation of daily payment runs for sign off and negotiation of terms with suppliers.
Assisting with generation of monthly duty and quarterly VAT returns.
Assist with annual statutory audit.
Continuous improvement of daily/ monthly/ yearly tasks.
Work with the integration of newly acquired companies financial function and transition to new accounting software.

Skills & Experience required:

Part or fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA
Good all-round Management Accounts skills.
Preference to have experience within a private equity/turnaround culture or similar fast paced environment
Advantageous to have worked in a consumer products or FMCG sector.
Due to the ongoing change and growth of the business, you will be resilient and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Competent with Microsoft Office and Excel (and a bonus if you also have knowledge of Opera 3 or Xero).
Able to think outside the box and add real value throughout the exciting times ahead.

What’s on Offer:

Salary in the region of £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience.
Discount on company products.
Free parking at their Head Office, based north of Ripon, easily accessible from the A1, and commutable from as far as Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Wetherby, North Leeds, Thirsk, Northallerton, Richmond, Bedale and surrounding areas.
The opportunity to make a real impact at an exciting time for the business.
Future progression as the group continues to grow.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Company Accountant

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:38:02 GMT

JOB: COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 40-50K

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS12)

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are retained to recruit on behalf of this reputable, high-growth, profitable business who supply their ever-increasing client base with glass hardware products.

As Company Accountant, and reporting to the Managing Director, you will be the sole finance

person for the business, carrying out an all-encompassing role with full responsibility for all accounts related tasks.

You will be office based at their brand-new premises in LS12, conveniently located close to the motorway network.

Either Full-time or Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) .

Specific Requirement:

Hands-on, all-encompassing finance tasks including posting of cash, purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciling bank accounts, data inputting, credit control, banking and payroll.
You will then take this to the next level by carrying out budgeting and forecasting, in turn producing meaningful management accounts and cash flow management, alongside VAT returns and liaison with HMRC.
In addition to the hands-on accounting elements, you will be given a genuine freedom and opportunity to add value from a commercial footing. For example, carrying out detailed stock analysis and pro-actively improving efficiencies, systems and controls. It’s also envisaged you will work closely with the Managing Director to help formulate future strategy and long term plans.
Prepare monthly and year to date performance reports to the Managing Director, including commentary, analysis and recommendations.
Regular liaison with non-finance, e.g. Working closely with the Sales and Warehouse teams.
Take responsibility for some non-finance tasks, e.g. Office Management & HR.

Skills & Experience required:

Either Qualified by Experience, Part qualified, AAT or qualified accountant.
Worked within an SME environment (stock related will prove advantageous).
A good working knowledge of Sage will prove useful.
You will thrive in a hands-on role, whilst also possess hunger, drive and ambition to develop and progress in line with the continued business growth.
Possess a strong work ethic, be meticulous in your approach and take pride operating with a high level of attention to detail.
Think outside the box, showing initiative and resourcefulness, with high energy, able to add real value during the exciting growth times ahead.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary in the region of £40,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience.
25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
Eligible for generous bonus scheme.
Pension & Death in Service.
Free parking at their Leeds based Head Office (LS12), hence easily accessible from the motorways, and commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax and the majority of West Yorkshire.
Option of either full-time or slightly reduced, part-time hours (minimum 30 hours per week).

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Finance Business Partner

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:38:34 GMT

JOB: FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

SALARY: 45-50K

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS1)

The Business & Opportunity:

A Leeds based leading entertainment venue are experiencing huge success and ongoing growth. They now require a Finance Business Partner to provide quality Management Information which will support the team with commercial finance and analytical advice. You will also work with the central transactional finance team to produce management accounts from journal stage to monthly packs and detailed forecasting and budgeting.

This will best suit someone who is passionate about Business Partnering.

Specific Requirement:

Provide high quality MI and detailed commercial financial analysis of the operations to support decision making.
Identify and implement improvements in processes and systems, with the objective of improving controls and efficiencies.
Attend and actively contribute to venue weekly SMT meetings led by venue General Manger.
Hold monthly meetings with Department Heads to discuss financial results and forecasts.
Prepare annual departmental budgets and challenge department heads to achieve targets.
Prepare monthly reforecasts and prepare monthly forecast pack.
Prepare monthly packs for monthly Business Review and attend meeting.
Input into annual business planning process and value up financial impact of initiatives.
Provide ongoing Finance support on the financial impact of initiatives implemented, especially around the impact of premium and hospitality products.
Prepare month end journals and process in Finance System.
Prepare event settlements for all events.
Prepare show night reports and a weekly performance tracker for all events.
Where relevant prepare ROI analysis for capex projects that are income generating.
Act as point of contact for audit of venue and prepare all audit files.
Responsible for and have control over integrity and accuracy of MI from EPOS and other business systems.
Provide commercial insight into working capital management through a stronger control framework or improvement in processes.
Prepare all balance sheet reconciliations.
Ad hoc project work as directed by UK Finance Director and GM.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACMA or ACCA, including relevant post qualification experience.
Have the gravitas to act as the face of Finance as a 'stand -alone’ Finance representative.
Track record of implementation of processes and change management experience.
Good knowledge of processes, systems and control frameworks.
Thrive in a fast paced, commercial environment.
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
Resilient, able to work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills including formulas and ideally Macros.

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £45,000-£50,000 dependent on experience.
Although predominantly office based, there is the option for some hybrid working.
25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
5% Pension and other benefits.
Free on-site parking on non-event days. Also, easily accessible on public transport.
Career progression opportunities within the wider group.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Finance Assistant

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:50:41 GMT

JOB: FINANCE ASSISTANT

SALARY: 30-35K

LOCATION: LEEDS

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced business who sell multiple products to the construction industry. With over 50 years’ experience, they are a market leading and award-winning family business, specialising in supplying a diverse range of door security solutions.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant who is keen to provide a high quality and proactive support to the wider business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will assist with the day-to-day accounts, bookkeeping and general finance administration.

The successful candidate will have access to decision makers and will be encouraged to participate in decision making to enable the individual to improve skills.

This will best suit someone who already possesses experience of a broad accounts role within an SME and who is looking for their next step in their career to being number 2 within the accounts department.

Specific Requirement:

Assistance with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments and month end journal adjustments
Month end close down for the cashbook, sales ledger and purchase ledger
Intercompany account transactions and reconciliation
Ownership of the half year and end of year stocktakes
Maintaining the fixed asset register
Bank reconciliations for all of the company bank accounts including the invoice discounted ledger and foreign currency accounts.
Reconciling and submitting the invoice discounted sales ledgers
Daily processing and recording of all the bank transactions (payments & receipts) for each of the bank accounts including card transactions
Reconciliation of sales figures from nominal ledger to sales reports
Dealing with and, where practical, resolving customer issues and queries through negotiation and communication with colleagues, as appropriate
Customer debt collection
Company credit card analysis and posting
Petty cash transactions and reconciliation
Undertake additional duties as may be assigned from time to time, this will include cover as and when required within other areas of the accounts department. Telephone answering and general office duties

Skills & Experience required:

Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within an SME. Looking to further career enhancement and development.
Calm, thorough, enthusiastic and organised, with a proven ability to think on your feet.
Love numbers, be methodical, and prioritise detail.
Be bold enough to take on challenges and responsibilities.
Flexible and adaptable, embracing change.
Proficient in the use of Excel
Knowledge of Opera accounts package would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided.
Must be able to work within a small professional accounts team using own initiative and working to agreed deadlines

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £30,000 to £35,000 dependent on experience.
A great opportunity to work in a small, local business who can offer full training and an excellent working environment.
Potential for future assistance with study support, e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA.
Healthcare, Pension.
Free on-Street parking next to their Leeds based offices, just 1 mile from the City centre, hence easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford and much of Yorkshire. Also accessible on public transport.
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded

Bookkeeper

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:31:50 GMT

JOB: BOOKKEEPER

SALARY: 25-30 K

LOCATION: GARFORTH, LEEDS

The Business & Opportunity:

Newly created opportunity to become the Bookkeeper for a reputable family-owned group of businesses who supply a wide range of market leading promotional merchandise & retail products to well-known UK Brands.

Having moved to their new distribution facility in Garforth, this represents fantastic timing for a Bookkeeper to play a key role in the next exciting phase of the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take ownership & responsibility for everything financial.

Specific Requirement:

You will carry out an all-encompassing role which will include:

Full responsibility for managing the day-to-day accounts function ensuring Xero is accurate and up to date.
Sales and purchase ledger responsibilities.
Bank reconciliation.
Processing payments on banking software prior to authorisation by others.
Dealing with routine accounts queries from clients, staff and suppliers.
Assisting the Director with financial administrative duties.
Helping to prepare yearly accounts.
Handling client invoices by recording and approving or denying the payments.
Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients.
Create, send, and follow up on invoices.
Managing employee expense claims.
Handling accounts payable and receivable.
Liaising with external accountants.

Skills & Experience required:

Experienced Bookkeeper.
Experience from a similar sized SME/OMB/Family-owned business.
Proficient knowledge of Xero is essential.
Working knowledge of Sage is desirable.
Rational thinker with a sound commercial awareness and an understanding for business.
Excellent communication skills in writing and verbal communication.
Excellent time management / organisational skills.
Good team player and independent worker.
Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel.
Excellent attention to detail.

What’s on Offer:

A salary up to £30,000 dependent on experience.
Quarterly Company Bonus
25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with length of service)
Pension and other Benefits.
Free on-site parking and/or easily accessible on public transport (10-minute walk from Garforth train station).

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Interim Financial Controller

ben@lyonsrecruitment.co.uk (Ben Lyons) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:45:47 GMT

JOB: INTERIM FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: £375-425 PER DAY

LOCATION: RIPON, NORTH YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Opportunity to work at the heart of a branded consumer goods company. The business has well established brands sold through multiple sales channels both across the North of England and Nationally. Following its recent acquisition by a private equity firm, they require an Interim Financial Controller to play a crucial role within their finance team. Reporting to the Interim CFO, you will manage, coach and develop their small team, take responsibility for all areas of accounting, including full ownership for the month end processes, and analyse, improve and implement suitable systems and processes. You will also be a key member of the business, interfacing with the production, sales and marketing functions as well as the Interim CFO and members of the Board.

As the Business is experiencing substantial change, you will be an instrumental figure during this period. You may also be given the option of becoming their permanent Financial Controller should you wish.

You will be based at the Groups Head Office, located North of Ripon

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the CFO, you will take responsibility for a wide range of duties, including:

Development and preparation of monthly and year to date performance reports to the Board, including cashflow forecasting, commentary and analysis in the Board pack and resolution of any follow up queries.
Review and development of the accounting systems and records across the business, together with the timely production of reports including weekly operational reports and formal monthly consolidated financial accounts and commentary. This will include the monitoring of overheads and expenditure.
Assessment of capital spend proposals including returns and risks.
Coaching, mentoring and developing the finance Team consisting of 5 people.
Point of contact with the Banks including provision of monthly business performance information to lenders and monitoring of business performance against various Loan Covenants.
Preparation of key schedules for the Budgeting process for the Sales, Marketing, Production and Operations functions. Preparation and maintenance of the standard product cost and margin systems for products in each sales channel.
Oversight of stocks held at different sites including by third parties and monitoring stock rotation and usage.
Preparation of formal year end accounts and liaison with external auditors in their review. Input of financial information to the CFO, CEO and Directors reports as part of the Annual Report and Accounts. Preparation and submission of statutory returns to Companies House.
Business Partner and Interface with Non-Finance, including liaison with Production, Sales, and Marketing teams.
Oversight of bank reconciliations and maintenance of cash flow forecasts to ensure funds are available to meet obligations.
Completion of Quarterly VAT returns and ad-hoc liaison with HMRC on enquiries arising.
Oversight of payrolls and assessment of performance bonus arrangements.
Ad-hoc evaluation and analysis to support initiatives and investments in the business.

Skills & Experience required:

Technically strong Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA).
Essential to possess experience from a business who have gone through private equity/turnaround.
Ideally operated within a business involved with the production of product ranges.
Able to command authority and credibility, who thrives in a cooperative environment, working with people at all levels across multiple functions and disciplines.
Previously operated at Financial Controller/Finance Manager level.
Strong managerial skills to coach, inspire and develop team members to deliver high performance.
Due to the change and growth of the business, you will be resilient and excel in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Able to think outside the box and add real value throughout the exciting times ahead.

What’s on Offer:

A daily rate in the region of £375-£425.
Discount on company products.
Free parking at their Head Office, based north of Ripon, easily accessible from the A1, and commutable from as far as Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Wetherby, North Leeds, Thirsk, Northallerton, Richmond, Bedale and surrounding areas.
The opportunity to make a real impact at an exciting time for the business.
Future option of becoming the permanent Financial Controller.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any other agency applications with be disregarded.

Accounts & Finance Manager

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:33:03 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTS MANAGER

SALARY: 35-40K + BONUS + PARKING

LOCATION: LEEDS (LS13)

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in a retained partnership with this highly reputable, profitable and established textile company. As a family-run business throughout many generations, they have always been a market leader supplying the UK’s leading retailers aswell as exporting worldwide.

As part of their continued growth, they require a hands-on Accounts Manager to take responsibility for all finance related tasks, with the help of a small team. Reporting to the Directors, you will be part of the management team, providing add-value information to the rest of the business.

You will be based at their main premises, conveniently located between Leeds and Bradford.

Specific Requirement:

Your remit will be wide, predominantly finance related, whilst also being the point of contact for HR queries.

You will produce accounts to trial balance, manage a small team, and take responsibility for weekly wages and HR tasks. Specifically, this will include…

Manage the accounts team consisting of two assistants.
Attendance and input at weekly management meetings.
Point of contact and liaison with external accountants.
Accounts to trial-balance.
Month end procedures including the General Ledger of 2 companies.
Quarterly mending statistics.
Balance sheet accounts.
Quarterly VAT Returns.
Manage all export related documents and queries.
Daily Cash reports.
Resolve Sales and Purchase ledger queries.
Credit Control.
Manage accounting systems (Pegasus Opera)
Weekly and monthly payroll duties.
Other HR tasks such as personnel files, managing absences, pensions & recruitment.

Skills & Experience required:

Likely to be Qualified By Experience (QBE), but qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) are also welcome to apply.
Ideally worked in a similar hands-on capacity with an SME.
Worked within industry such as manufacturing, textile, engineering, FMCG.
Experience with international/multi-currency payments, together will knowledge of exporting will be helpful.
Competent user of Excel. (Pegasus Opera will also prove advantageous, but is by no means essential).
Thrive working in a family-run business and culture, with strong interpersonal skills to manage the accounts team and liaise at all levels.
Whilst your accounting skills will be considered most important, any knowledge of HR procedures will also prove beneficial.

What’s on Offer:

A competitive starting salary of between £35,000-£40,000
Generous Bonus scheme.
Free on-site parking at their premises, located between Leeds & Bradford, hence easily accessible from most of West Yorkshire.
Standard hours are 8.30am-5.15pm (4.30pm on a Friday). However, an element of flexitime will certainly be considered for the right candidate.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained, hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded.

Finance Manager

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:28:51 GMT

JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 45-55K

LOCATION: HARROGATE

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a growing Harrogate based SME. Reporting to the Directors of the business, this opportunity will suit a commercially minded person who can actively contribute to the day-to-day operations and month end reporting requirements.

You’ll be responsible for project reporting, including work in progress and missing costs analyses, working closely with the Project Team to ensure accuracy within the project management platform.

You will also take responsibility for the preparation of profit and cash flow forecasts on a regular basis, supporting Project Managers in day-to-day operations, budgeting, and all of the usual month-end procedures such as fixed assets, accruals, prepayments etc.

Specific Requirement:

Managing and maintaining the accounting records (Xero).
Analysing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports.
Prepare and provide commentary of analysis for Directors.
Oversee and action the smooth running of Accounts Payable & Receivable function, hands on whenever necessary.
Control & completion of Month End process.
Ownership of Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Overhead review, analysis, and comparatives with improvement recommendations.
Preparing and filing of quarterly VAT returns.
Preparing and filing of monthly CIS returns.
Cashflow and payment run management.
Implementation of all necessary transaction process, policies, controls, and procedures.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA) or Qualified By Experience.
Strong background in project reporting, WIP and experience of the Construction Industry Scheme.
You’ll be commercially minded, outgoing and exuberant, and have the confidence to use your initiative, presenting strong communication skills.
Being driven and hardworking is second nature to you, you’ll be motivated to drive the business forward and you’ll demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to work.
A good working knowledge of Excel and Xero.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £45,000-£55,000.
Free Parking at their modern Harrogate based offices.
You’ll be part of an inspiring, vibrant workplace where passion, fun and creativity are the most important values.
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
Being part of a growing business with a clear progression route.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Group Accountant

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:16:09 GMT

JOB: GROUP ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 50-55K

LOCATION: YORK, (WITH SOME HYBRID WORKING)

The Business & Opportunity:

As Group Accountant, you’ll play a key role tasked with embedding processes and procedures to future proof the business as they begin to scale up. You’ll be the sounding board for ideas alongside the Finance Director, and will take responsibility for 40+ legal entities, take charge of the management accounts, and have the opportunity to lead on a new systems implementation.

They offer a truly hybrid approach, where you will only be required to be office based at least 2 days per week in their impressive premises in the centre of York, which offers a non-corporate and sociable environment.

Specific Requirement:

The main purpose of the role will be leading on the production of the financial reporting to ensure compliance with statutory filings and internal management reporting. You will also assist with the preparation, monitoring and appraisal of budgets and forecasts, and work closely with all relevant stakeholders across the business. This will involve:

Contributing to the timely completion of month end closure including posting transactions, ensuring an accurate set of management accounts, and updating balance sheet reconciliations.
Providing meaningful commentary on key variances of monthly performance to senior management.
Acting as a key business partner to stakeholders across the business, delivering meaningful management information to facilitate delivery of strategic objectives.
Contributing to the forecasting process, challenging and holding stakeholders to account throughout the process and ensuring accurate, realistic, and achievable forecasts and budgets are completed in line with the agreed timetable.
Identifying opportunities to improve upon existing reporting to enable proactive decision making and improve profitability of the business.
Acting as a key point of contact for the auditors.
Producing ad hoc financial reports as and when required.
Any other work as identified by the FD.
Be jointly responsible for the administration, maintenance and implementation of applicable finance systems.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA) or Qualified By Experience.
Previously worked at Group Accountant level with experience of consolidations.
Ideally been involved with a systems implementation.
Experience of producing financial and management accounts in a group setting.
Preparation of VAT returns, and experience of preparing information for corporation tax returns.
Had liaison with external auditors.
Ability to work autonomously and dynamically with minimal supervision.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of between £50,000-£55,000.
Generous Annual Bonus.
Healthcare for entire family.
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
37.5 hour week with flexitime, and the option of working from home up to 3 days per week.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Practice Accountant

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:12:04 GMT

JOB: PRACTICE ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 35-40K + BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

A well respected, growing and reputable North Leeds based accountancy practice is looking for Accountant to provide an excellent service to their client base. This consists predominantly of small businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Requirement:

Reporting to the Practice Partner, and working as part of a small team, you will take responsibility for the following tasks:

Accounts Preparation to draft level, either taken from Excel based bookkeeping records, or from trial balance and ledger reports.
Reconcile Balance Sheets.
Work closely with the payroll department with certain payrolls, along with queries around auto-enrolment and SSP/SMPetc.
Prepare working files for Partner review.
Draft Corporation tax computations.
Help and guide clients with their bookkeeping, including cloud systems.
VAT returns and registrations.
Company Secretarial work - e.g. Share transfers and issuing of shares
Liaise with and maintain excellent relationships with clients.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

Must have worked within an accountancy practice.
Accounts preparation experience, comfortable and experienced with limited company accounts, VAT returns and year end account.
A working knowledge of Payroll to be able to support the payroll department, ideally with experience of operating auto-enrolment.
A formal accountancy qualification is NOT essential, hence they will happily consider Qualified by Experience, AAT, Part-qualified, as well as ACCA/ACA.
Competent and experienced with cloud-based accountancy packages, ideally Quickbooks and Xero. (A Knowledge of IRIS will also be helpful, but not a pre-requisite).
Thrive in a small office environment, with good interpersonal skills to liaise well with clients.

What’s On Offer:

A competitive salary in the region of £35,000-£40,000.
Flexibility and Options around partial hybrid / working from home, or part-time.
The opportunity to work in an established and growing firm.
A North Leeds location offering free on-site parking. Easily accessible from all parts of Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Wetherby and surrounding areas.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance & Operations Director

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:42:59 GMT

JOB: FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

SALARY: 75K + CAR OR 9K ALLOWANCE + GENEROUS BONUS + HYBRID WORKING

LOCATION: HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are working exclusively with Carramore International to appoint a new Finance & Operations Director to their growing and successful business.

Based in the picturesque area of Holme Valley near Holmfirth, Carramore operate across 80+ countries as an export-buying and logistics company with a current turnover of c£10m and are the proud recipients of the Queens Award for Enterprise, International Trade (which lasts for 5 years).

They have developed a new type of business supplying the product and logistic needs of international medical and life science research projects, mainly in the field of infectious diseases in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) across Africa and Asia. Their projects cut across a whole spectrum of disease issues, from malaria, HIV, influenza, and more recently Covid-19. Increasingly, work is ‘One Health’, looking at animal and zoonotic disease. Their projects are funded through a wide range of agencies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust. They boast a diverse non-commercial customer base consisting of Governments, NGOs such as the World Health Organisation, but mostly Research Institutes & Universities, including the Russell Group in the UK, Ivy League in the US, and groups throughout the 80+ countries in which they work.

Their culture is friendly, informal and diverse, with excellent staff retention levels. This newly created role represents a fantastic opportunity to join during an exciting period of growth where new opportunities will evolve, including you becoming an official Board member within 6-12 months.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a key role providing direction, oversight and strategic input to the business. You will oversee the financial and operations aspects of the UK & Kenya offices, providing a prompt and accurate flow of financial information to the Board.

This will include:

Providing strategic financial and operational input, including attendance at Board meetings.
Directing supporting and providing overall control of all the financial and operational processes, contributing to the ongoing development of procedures and practices, their reporting and management information.
Ensuring the co-ordination of financial planning processes, including budgets, cash flow and treasury management and management reporting.
Providing financial input to relationships with external agencies such as banks, vendors and customers.
Ensuring the company complies with accounting, taxation and other financial legislative requirements.
Keeping abreast of all legislative and regulatory requirements and licences. This will include HMRC, The Home Office, The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Health and Safety Executive, as well as TRACE International and customer plus vendor due diligence processes.
Becoming the Senior Site Security Representative, taking the lead with the CAA and ensuring shipments adhere to the CAA regulations in respect of Air Cargo Security.
Ensuring that all relevant insurance policies are in place and maintained.
Managing, coaching and developing the UK Finance and Operations teams (8 people in total).
Overseeing the financial management of the Kenya branch and maintaining appropriate contact with outside consultants/advisors.
Developing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives and reporting.
Seeking and implementing process improvements to deliver customer and vendor delight and internal efficiencies.
Helping design add-value analytical reports from Microsoft Dynamics NAV using Jet Reports and soon Jet Analytics, with support from Systems.
Responsibility for keeping Carramore fully informed of any relevant issues and/or developments which may affect financial and operational activities.

Skills & Experience required:

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA).
Experience from a Products based business is essential.
International and multi-currency experience will prove highly advantageous.
Previously operated in a senior Finance capacity from either an SME or larger corporate, where you’ve had a degree of autonomy.
Possess commercial acumen and strong analytical skills to help drive the business forward from a strategic footing.
Articulate and confident in preparing presentations for the Board, Banks and other stakeholders.
Strong Management Accounts background.
Confident in managing and coaching the members of the Finance & Operations teams.
A working knowledge Microsoft Dynamics Navision will prove advantageous, but by no means essential.
Relationship driven style when dealing with customers.
Comfortable working within a highly regulated environment.
Flexible with occasional overseas travel, e.g., Kenya.
A genuine interest and passion for medical and life science related issues will prove beneficial.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary of £75,000 p.a.
Option of either an Electric Car or Car allowance of £9000 p.a.
Generous company-wide Annual Bonus based on company performance.
Membership of the Company’s pension scheme.
33 days annual leave including public holidays, plus an extra 3 days between Christmas to New Year.
Some flexibility on an element of hybrid working.
Free on-site parking at their Holme Valley offices, near Holmfirth. Hence, easily accessible from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Manchester, Rochdale & Oldham.
Although this is ideally a full-time position, candidates looking for 30+ hours p/w may also be considered.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been strictly retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Managing Director

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:58:17 GMT

JOB: Managing Director

SALARY: 100-120K + Bonus + Potential Equity

LOCATION: Malton, North Yorkshire

The Business & Opportunity:

Newly created, rewarding opportunity to work for a market leading business who design, manufacture and supply niche computers for use in hazardous areas. Their loyal client base comprises of global businesses who operate within the oil and gas exploration industry. As they continue to go through a period of substantial change and growth, they have recognised the need to enhance the team by recruiting a Managing Director.

Initially reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you take responsibility for driving and improving business performance, with the possibility of progressing to become the future CEO of the Group within the next 18-24 months. There may also be an opportunity to benefit from an equity share.

Based in the picturesque North Yorkshire market town of Malton and with offices in the USA, this is a first-class opportunity for someone with instinctive entrepreneurial flair to join a dynamic organisation, contributing to its growth and sharing in its success.

Specific Requirement:

As Managing Director, you will lead the Company, providing strategic guidance and direction to a well-established management team to ensure the business meets all their objectives and satisfies the stakeholders. Your remit will include:

Being the point of contact with Stakeholders, External Accountants and Banks, including provision of monthly business performance information to lenders and monitoring of business performance.
After a period of product and cultural familiarisation, the role will develop into a more commercial capacity, with significant involvement in the sales process and day to day operations.
Contributing to the preparation of business plans, including sales forecasts, the creation of cash flow forecasts and annual budgets.
Preparation of monthly and year to date performance reports to the Board, including commentary, analysis and recommendations.
Responsible for ensuring accuracy and consistency of the accounting systems (using SAP Business One), supported by a number of in-house IT systems.
Working closely with the sales and R & D teams to drive new product development and oversee diversification of the product mix to move up-market. Specifically, towards AI and Hazardous Area Edge Computing.
International travel to meet overseas customers.
Involvement in manufacturing planning, providing input to the procurement, manufacturing and administrative functions.
Regular liaison with non-finance, e.g. working closely with Sales, Production, Operations, R&D etc.
Ad-hoc evaluation and analysis to support initiatives and investments in the business.
Controlling the Marketing mix, including trade shows, web site, social media, PR, E-Mail Marketing and collateral.
Understanding and analysing the sales prospect forecasts so as to provide guidance to Purchasing and prepare annual budgets.

Skills & Experience required:

Experience from a Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics, or Oil & Gas sector will be advantageous, ideally within either an SME or subsidiary of a larger business.
A strong Financial background, preferably with a formal accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACMA/ACA/ACCA), but this is by no means a pre-requisite.
Previous experience of managing budgets, financial reporting and negotiating with Bankers is essential.
A working knowledge of trading in overseas markets, especially North America will prove highly beneficial.
Comfortable participating in pre-sales strategic planning and subsequent sales negotiations with senior Board level players in International Blue-Chip companies.
A working knowledge of SAP Business One will prove advantageous, but by no means essential. You must be highly proficient in Excel.
Appreciate the challenges and complexities of a cyclical business.
Able to command authority, credibility and earn respect, working with and leading people at all levels across multiple functions and disciplines.
A pragmatist with high levels of determination, an ability to operate whilst under pressure, and be comfortable multi-tasking,
Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness, and able to drive the business forward during the exciting times ahead.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary in excess of £100,000 with the flexibility of increasing this up to £120,000 for the right candidate.
Bonus and potential of equity.
Other benefits include: Membership of the Company’s pension scheme, Death in Service and 25 days holiday (plus statutory).
Based at their Malton Head Office, they are easily accessible from the A64, and commutable from York, Scarborough, North/East Leeds, Pickering, Thirsk, Selby & Driffield.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Manager

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:56:06 GMT

JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 45-50K

LOCATION: GARFORTH, LEEDS (SOME HYBRID)

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to join a renowned and established Leeds based business operating within the hospitality and leisure industry. Due to continued growth, they have created a new Finance Manager opportunity for their £20m turnover operation. Being part of a wider global group, future progression opportunities also exist for an ambitious candidate.

Requirement:

As Finance Manager, you will ensure the accounts function provides an exceptional service to venue clients and customers. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage a small team, taking responsibility for all finance activity. This will include:

Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts, along with analytical data and MI including wages, GP and spend analyses;
Supervise, coach and develop a small transactional finance team, ensuring their duties are carried out to a high standard;
Prepare monthly management reporting including balance sheet to the group reporting timeline and in accordance with group framework;
Assist with forecasting and budget preparation;
Review of the effective production and control of JV financials;
Ensure an accurate and up to date fixed asset register is maintained;
Build & maintain strong relationships with key members of other teams around the business. This includes the cashiering team and non-finance;
Monitor and review key venue client accounts to ensure information is provided accurately and on time;
Review monthly commission statements to venue clients;
Continual improvement and development of processes, procedures and key controls;
Support with Year End Audit and preparation of documentation;
Work with Head of Finance to review and assist with new systems, and carry out adhoc project work.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA, or ambitious Part-qualified or Finalist.
Likely to have worked in an SME, where you have performed a varied role;
Good knowledge and appreciation of systems, processes and procedures;
Advanced Excel skills, together with a good knowledge of other IT systems;
Experience from the hospitality/leisure industry will prove advantageous, but by no means a pre-requisite. Perhaps more important is an appreciation of how multi-site businesses operate;
Possess the kudos and gravitas required to effectively supervise a small team and liaise with the wider business;
Strong interpersonal skills with a natural positivity, tenacity, intellect, energy, passion, and ambition to drive the business forward;
Commercially astute to be able to analyse problems and implement solutions.

What's On Offer:

A competitive salary of c45-50k (negotiable);
Free on-site parking;
Based on the East side of Leeds, they are conveniently located close to the motorway network, hence will appeal to candidates from Leeds, Castleford, Pontefract, Wakefield, Selby, Wetherby, York and further a-field. They are also easily accessible via train and bus;
Genuine Career Progression Opportunities;
Flexibility of occasional working from home.

Apply Now:

Interviews are being conducted asap, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience;
N.B. Lyons Recruitment are exclusively retained on this recruitment campaign, hence any CVs submitted from other sources will automatically be redirected.

Part-Time Company Accountant

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:33:58 GMT

JOB: PART-TIME COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 35-50K

LOCATION: LEEDS (HYBRID)

The Business & Opportunity:

This entrepreneurial business was set up after recognising the need for a fresh approach in the software and solutions space. By focusing on Business Simplification, cutting edge technology and innovative solutions, they successfully deliver a tailored and effective service to their clients. With a wealth of expertise in enterprise asset management and systems integration, they have a proven model in improving efficiency, value and customer focus.

Due to continued growth and increased market share, a new opportunity has been created for you to become their Company Accountant where you will play a key role in their exciting, growing and entrepreneurial business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be part of their small senior management team and take ownership for all accounting related tasks, whilst also helping with operational and strategic projects.

Specific Requirement:

You will carry out an all-encompassing role which will include:

Introducing Financial Controls and providing meaningful Management Information to the Directors.
Managing the companys financial position, recommending any new structures, procedures, improvements and cost savings.
Being instrumental in new upcoming projects, both operational and strategic.
Liaising regularly with third parties, such as suppliers, banks and external accountants.
Monthly Management Accounts, together with meaningful Budgeting & Forecasting.
Cashflow Management.
Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet Reports.
All other accounting related tasks such as Payroll, Accruals & Prepayments, VAT, Bank Allocations etc.

Skills & Experience required:

Either Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA), Part-Qualified, or Qualified By Experience.
Experience from a similar sized SME / OMB / Family owned ore entrepreneurial business.
A knowledge, appreciation or passion of working in a similar related industry (e.g. Services/IT/Technology/Consultancy etc) will prove advantageous, but is not a pre-requisite.
Ability to think outside the box and be able to add real value throughout the exciting times ahead.

What’s on Offer:

A starting salary in the region of £35,000-£50,000 dependent on experience.
Full-Time or Part-Time hours to suit.
Flexible and genuine approach to Hybrid working, as long as you’re able to visit their Leeds City centre office once or twice a week.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Accounts Assistant

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:30:48 GMT

JOB: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

SALARY: 20-25K

LOCATION: LEEDS

The Business & Opportunity:

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an Accounts Assistant who is keen to provide a high quality and proactive support to the wider business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will assist with the day-to-day accounts, bookkeeping and general finance administration

This will best suit someone who already possesses experience of a broad accounts role within an SME.

Specific Requirement:

Responsibility for all Sales Ledger related tasks.
Providing regular credit control updates to the Finance Manager to ensure payments are made on time.
Reconciliation of various bank statements leading to the processing of payments against customer accounts.
Reconciliation of payments against online sales.
Coordinating the receipt of all purchase invoices, checking and matching to purchase orders.
Inputting purchase ledger information onto the in-house system and seeking approval for payment.
Finalising all draft invoices.
Processing expenses.
Coordinating the company credit card administration process to ensure card holders business expenses are kept up to date and all receipts are matching to transactions.
Checking all receipts for VAT and eligibility to reclaim tax.
As the role progresses, helping with more senior level, management accounting related tasks.

Skills & Experience required:

Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within an SME.
Calm, thorough, enthusiastic and organised, with a proven ability to think on your feet.
Love numbers, be methodical, and prioritise detail.
Be bold enough to take on challenges and responsibilities.
Flexible and adaptable, embracing change.
Be proficient in the use of Excel because you will use it every day!
For a more experienced candidate, basic knowledge of the trial balance, accruals and prepayments and journal adjustments would be useful, although not critical.

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £22,000-£25,000 dependent on experience.
A great opportunity to work in a small, local business who can offer full training and an excellent working environment.
Potential for future assistance with study support, e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA.
Healthcare, Pension.
Free on-Street parking next to their Leeds based offices, just 1 mile from the City centre, hence easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford and much of Yorkshire. Also accessible on public transport.
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

Next Steps:

Assistant Management Accountant

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:12:46 GMT

JOB: ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 26-28K + STUDY SUPPORT, HYBRID

LOCATION: LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Voted the best new venue in the World (2014), The First Direct Arena is now Leeds’ major entertainment venue hosting live music, comedy, entertainment, shows and sporting events. They are operated by ASM Global, a venue management powerhouse spanning 5 continents and operating more than 350 arenas, stadiums, convention centres and theatres.

Due to a period of continued growth and exciting future plans, they have created a new opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to support the Finance Business Partner. You will help provide quality management information by assisting with the production of management accounts from journal stage to monthly packs and detailed forecasting and budgeting. You will also work closely with the Venues General Manager, departmental heads, and the central transactional finance team who are based at ASM’s UK Head Office in Manchester.

Specific Requirement:

You will carry out an all-encompassing role which will include:

Helping provide high quality MI and detailed commercial financial analysis of the operations to support decision making.
Attending monthly meetings with Department Heads to discuss financial results and forecasts.
Assisting with the preparation of annual departmental budgets, monthly reforecasts, and monthly packs for Business Reviews.
Assisting with the preparation of MI for European Group Finance team.
Preparing event settlements, event flash and sales reports, and weekly performance trackers.
Helping prepare reports for landlords/external stakeholders.
Preparing month end journals and process in Finance System, along with balance sheet reconciliations.
Supporting the preparation of audit files and audit queries.
Preparing workings for venue VAT return on a quarterly basis.
Completing FEU & PRS returns.
Calculating promoter rebates.
Carrying out safe/petty cash counts and reconciliations.
Ad hoc project work as directed by the Commercial Accountant/Finance Business Partner.

Skills & Experience required:

Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or Part/Fully Qualified AAT or finance graduate with a few years relevant experience.
Possess the ambition to progress, as career opportunities exist within ASM Global.
Thrive in a fast paced, commercial environment.
Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
Resilient, able to work well under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
Competent Excel skills including formulas.
A passion for the events and music industry would prove advantageous.

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £25,000-£28,000, dependent on experience.
Hyrbid working, with the option of approximately 2 days per week working from home.
Financial assistance with Study Support for AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
Free on-site parking on non-event days. Also, easily accessible on public transport.
Opportunity to work in commercial environment and dynamic industry.
Genuine career opportunities exist within the Group.

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment have been retained on an exclusive basis in partnership with the First Direct Arena, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded.

Finance Manager

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:36:15 GMT

JOB: FINANCE MANAGER

SALARY: 45-50K

LOCATION: LEEDS/BRADFORD (PLUS HYBRID)

The Business & Opportunity:

High growth business operating within the healthcare sector require a Finance Manager to work at their head office located between Leeds and Bradford. The business is currently going through an exciting period of high growth, both organically and via acquisition.

As senior management accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller, and manage a small finance team. You will be instrumental in driving improvements which will help integrate new acquisitions into the business.

Specific Requirement:

Ensure delivery of the MI Pack on working day 10 to include commentary and analysis, overseeing monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
Bring new acquisitions on board including integration into MI pack, completion accounts, and driving closure of old bank accounts through supporting the migration of suppliers, NHS income and Direct Debits;
Prepare and submit VAT returns and all VAT compliance reporting to the FC and FD;
Payment of monthly payroll and PAYE, including reconciliations, payroll journal input and pension submissions;
Significant contributor to the year-end statutory accounts processes by supporting the FC and providing relevant information to the auditors;
Strive to find opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiencies in the finance team by owning various projects and seeing them through;
Line manager responsibility for 4 team members including regular 121’s and supporting development within the team.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA);
Good knowledge and experience of management accounts, and their principles and procedures;
Excellent attention to detail;
Line management experience of coaching and developing team members;
Comfortable analysing consolidated accounts data;
Be a quick learner who will embrace a fast growth/ high paced environment;
Ability to challenge and improve processes and procedures;
Excel proficient (Sage experience beneficial but not a pre-requisite);
Access to your own transport.

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £45,000-£50,000;
Free on-site parking at their head office, easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford and much of Yorkshire;
Generous holiday allowance;
A degree of Flexi-time and/or occasional working from home (Hybrid).

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Interviews are to be conducted imminently, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

N.B. Lyons Recruitment has been retained on an exclusive basis, hence any direct or other agency applications with be disregarded

Financial Controller Leeds

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:39:48 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 50-60K + BONUS + BENEFITS

LOCATION: LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

Fantastic opportunity to be part of the senior management team for a fast-paced multi-layered international business, operating manufacturing and distribution sites across over 70 countries.

As an established market leader within their field, they boast leading brands with a reputation for outstanding quality and design.

Reporting to the UK Managing Director and Group CFO in the USA, they are looking for a commercially aware Financial Controller to support their exciting and aggressive growth strategy.

Specific Requirement:

Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of international financial transactions & reporting, distributors, product, pricing, current processes, shipping / logistics, purchasing histories and inventory control.
Hands-on accounting and financial reporting for business and their subsidiary companies. This will include monthly management accounts and creating presentations for the Board Packs (twice a year), and developing and maintaining 3 year rolling pro-forma forecasts (balance sheet, cash flow and P&L).
Prepare annual budgets for each of the international entities and assist in rolling these entities into a consolidated budget (including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and P&L).
Manage the Leeds based and Hong Kong based bookkeepers, mentoring them to grow and improve, establishing quarterly goals, and providing bonus incentives. Evaluate processes and staffing requirements to maximize department efficiency.
Maintain and reconcile inter-company and foreign funds transfers. Establish and maintain banking relationships to ensure Company credit requirements are met.
Focus on the profitably of the business model. Take a hands-on approach to working with the managers to identify areas of systems and cost improvement, with a focus on increasing Company profitability each year.
Communicate with global distributors to: Provide appropriate counsel to them to optimise financial success; Obtain relevant financial information for data warehousing purposes and to check compliance with the royalty model; Analyse distributor purchasing history and look for opportunities to improve purchasing processes and increase revenue.
Interface regularly with the Corporate team, ensuring that monthly closing requirements, financial forecasting and any projects are met on a timely basis. Also, to ensure the proper Inventory purchasing levels, costing and overhead allocation.
Liaise between all areas of the business, including outside auditors and tax professionals in the preparation of annual audit and filing of all corporate tax returns, and the financial aspects of the third part distributor.

Skills & Experience Required:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA).
Experience of International trading, including logistics & shipping and international supplier and customer trade.
Competent working knowledge of FOREX and multi-currency trading.
Worked in a closely related sector, e.g. Distribution / Manufacturing / Logisitcs / FMCG.
Proficient in the use of accounting software applications (Sage or similar), together with advanced Excel skills.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with particular emphasis on non-native English speakers. (Fluency in a second language would prove advantageous, but is by no means a pre-requisite).
Results driven, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
Critical thinking, analytical, confident and commercially aware approach to decision making and planning.
Self-motivated, success driven, able to work independently, and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Ability to exercise initiative and identify opportunities to develop the business model.
'No nonsense’ / sleeves rolled up person comfortable in dealing with the detail required, whilst also able to operate comfortably within the senior management team.

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £50,000-£60,000.
Generous Bonus.
Free on-site parking at their modern offices on the North-West side of Leeds, hence easily commutable from Leeds, Bradford and much of Yorkshire.
Option of Flexi-time hours.
Pension.

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Financial Controller

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:02:42 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

SALARY: 50-80K

LOCATION: MIX OF HOME WORKING & LEEDS OFFICE

The Business & Opportunity:

Newly created opportunity to lead the finance function of a business consisting of multiple Retail sites and an E-commerce operation. They are a reputable and prestigious high-end brand with shops across the UK. As part of the Senior Management team and working closely with the entrepreneurial Managing Director, you will play a key all-encompassing and add-value role.

As Financial Controller, you will manage a small accounts team, taking responsibility for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, financial planning and analysis and improvements to procedures and controls.

They have a flexible working approach, meaning you can enjoy a mix working from home, together with time in their Headquarters in North Leeds.

Specific Requirement:

Statutory Accounting for the main trading businesses;
All-encompassing, varied, hands-on role;
Liaison with Merchandising, Head of ecommerce and Buying and Retail directors;
Manage Annual budgeting process;
Key contact for 3rd parties, e.g. banks and auditors;
Liaise with suppliers;
Production of Management Accounts;
Cash Management;
Working Capital Management;
Management of all functions - payroll, ledgers, VAT, FP&A;
Managing current finance team of 2 people;
Financial Analysis.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

'No nonsense’ / sleeves rolled up person comfortable in dealing with the detail required , whilst also able to operate comfortably within the senior management team;
Proficient in Excel (Sage a bonus);
Thrive working in dynamic, fast paced environment;
Comfortable dealing with a business with tight cash flow;
Strong character to be able to have difficult conversations with clients and suppliers, and possess commercial acumen.

Advantageous:

Experience in an entrepreneurial OMB / SME;
Understanding of UK and Foreign supply chain importing rules and regulations;
Experience of Working Capital Management;
Understands Retail, EPOS and stock systems;
Experience from an online/ecommerce business;
Owned an audit process from start to finish.

What’s on Offer:

A salary in the region of £50,000-£80,000;
Working from Home Options (mixed with office based);
Free On-site Parking at offices in North Leeds;
The options of reduced / part-time hours.

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Financial Accountant

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:27:33 GMT

JOB: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

SALARY: 30-35K + SIGNIFICANT BONUS

LOCATION: LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE

The Business & Opportunity:

A unique opportunity to work for arguably one of the most successful and dynamic Digital service design consultancies in Leeds. They have enjoyed rapid and significant growth, mainly organically, but also via acquisition. Working closely with their clients to create digital products and services, they have an impressive customer base and ensure people are at the core of everything they do. It’s due to this continued growth, they have created a new key role as Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will help drive efficiencies, improve reporting, prepare accurate statements and conduct cost and revenue analyses.

Specific Requirement:

• Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities);

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements);

• Organise internal audits;

• Assist the Head of Finance in the preparation of forecasts and budgets;

• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies;

• Analyse financial trends;

• Perform month-end and year-end close processes alongside the management accountant.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Personality traits to fit in with a dynamic, fast paced and ever changing environment;

• Financial Accounting, regulatory and compliance skills;

• Experience of year-end and statutory accounts;

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software;

• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures and experience of improving reporting;

• Excellent maths skills with an attention to detail;

• ACA or ACCA Qualified from either practice or industry. However, non-qualified/part-qualified/finalists will be considered.

What’s on Offer:

• 30-35K + Significant Bonus, 25 days holiday, Flexitime, Home working options, Training, Annual trip away, 8% Pension, Cycle to work scheme, Social events;

• Trendy & modern working environment;

• Central Leeds location.

Apply Now:

Interviews are being conducted asap, hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Lyons Recruitment are exclusively retained on this recruitment campaign, hence any CV's submitted from other sources will automatically be redirected.