Finance Manager

Financial Accountant FMCG / Manufacturing Sector Wallingford, Oxfordshire £58,000 - £60,000 per annum, hybrid Working A central finance function is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and support the operational and commercial finance teams across a multi-brand UK business. This role covers a circa £500m + P&L and provides a key link across operational finance teams in factories and commercial finance teams managing customer accounts. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Controls, this is a hands-on role with no team management, ideal for a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with experience in consolidation, intercompany reporting, and operational finance support. The successful candidate will be approachable, collaborative, and able to engage with colleagues across all business units to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate financial management. The Benefits:- £58,000 - £60,000 per annum Pension 10% matched Death In service x 1 25 + 8 Days Holiday Hybrid working, work from home 2 days per week The Candidate; Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and management accounting Knowledge of tax compliance, fixed assets, and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) Experienced with ERP systems (Sage, Oracle, IFS) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills Approachable, collaborative, and able to build strong working relationships across the business FMCG or manufacturing experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting Manage monthly internal and group reporting processes, including consolidation of multi-entity accounts Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation of balances Prepare month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packs Support year-end reporting requirements and liaise with external auditors Work closely with operational and commercial finance teams to provide insights and guidance Tax & Compliance Lead preparation and submission of VAT, corporation tax, and other tax returns Manage R&D tax credit claims in conjunction with external advisors Ensure compliance with HMRC and other tax regulations Support tax control reviews and liaise with tax authorities as required Fixed Assets Maintain the fixed asset register in line with group policies Ensure proper accounting for additions, disposals, and depreciation Insurance & Other Duties Provide financial information for insurance renewals and liaise with brokers Support ad-hoc financial projects and requests from senior management At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Finance Manager FMCG / Manufacturing Sector Wallingford, Oxfordshire £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + Bonus, hybrid Working An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of internal controls, statutory reporting, financial governance and systems development across a complex UK business structure, comprising both trading and non-trading entities. This is a hands-on technical role with no people management, ideal for a qualified accountant moving from practice into industry, or someone already operating in a strong financial control environment. Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, the role plays a critical part in strengthening governance, managing risk, supporting audits end-to-end, and enhancing systems and processes across the business. The Benefits:- - £60,000 - £65,000 per annum - Bonus - 5.5% - 8% - Pension 10% matched - Death In service x 2 - 25 + 8 Days Holiday - Hybrid working, work from home 2 days per week - Bupa, private healthcare The Candidate; - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - 3-5 years post-qualified experience is highly desirable - Strong background in audit, financial control, and statutory reporting - Experience working with ERP/accounting systems - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Experienced within internal control, process improvement and risk management - Extensive experience within internal audits - Strong background in financial control, governance, audit and statutory reporting - Experience working in audit environment - Enterprise risk management experience in highly desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools Key Responsibilities: Internal Controls & Process Improvement (Critical) - Lead internal control reviews across financial and operational processes - Strengthen financial governance and control frameworks in line with best practice - Identify control gaps, assess risk, and drive remediation plans to completion - Ensure robust controls are in place to prevent financial misstatement or operational failure - Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of control environments - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on control and governance matters Audit & Assurance - Act as the primary UK contact for external auditors - Support the full year-end audit process from planning through to completion - Coordinate audit responses, manage findings, and track actions to closure - Support Group audit and risk governance requirements Statutory Reporting & Compliance (Critical) - Lead preparation of UK statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS - Manage statutory timetables and Companies House filings - Ensure alignment between statutory, management, and group reporting - Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Enterprise Risk Management (Desirable) - Lead the UK ERM process in line with group methodology - Maintain and update the UK risk register - Facilitate risk assessments and workshops with functional leaders - Monitor mitigation plans and escalate material risks appropriately Systems Development - Support ERP and finance systems development with a strong controls focus - Drive automation of financial controls within systems - Contribute to wider finance, IT, and governance improvement initiatives - Participate in ad hoc strategic and systems-led projects Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR and IT teams - Build strong relationships across the business to embed ownership of controls and risk - Communicate clearly, positively and confidently at all levels At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Interim Finance Manager FMCG / Manufacturing Sector Wallingford, Oxfordshire Day Rate (flexible depending on experience) Interim Contract (likely 3-6 months) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of internal controls, statutory reporting, financial governance and systems development across a complex UK business structure, comprising both trading and non-trading entities. This is a hands-on technical role with no people management, ideal for a qualified accountant moving from practice into industry, or someone already operating in a strong financial control environment. Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, the role plays a critical part in strengthening governance, managing risk, supporting audits end-to-end, and enhancing systems and processes across the business. The Candidate; - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) - 3-5 years post-qualified experience is highly desirable - Strong background in audit, financial control, and statutory reporting - Experience working with ERP/accounting systems - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - Experienced within internal control, process improvement and risk management - Extensive experience within internal audits - Strong background in financial control, governance, audit and statutory reporting - Experience working in audit environment - Enterprise risk management experience in highly desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools Key Responsibilities: Internal Controls & Process Improvement (Critical) - Lead internal control reviews across financial and operational processes - Strengthen financial governance and control frameworks in line with best practice - Identify control gaps, assess risk, and drive remediation plans to completion - Ensure robust controls are in place to prevent financial misstatement or operational failure - Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of control environments - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on control and governance matters Audit & Assurance - Act as the primary UK contact for external auditors - Support the full year-end audit process from planning through to completion - Coordinate audit responses, manage findings, and track actions to closure - Support Group audit and risk governance requirements Statutory Reporting & Compliance (Critical) - Lead preparation of UK statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS - Manage statutory timetables and Companies House filings - Ensure alignment between statutory, management, and group reporting - Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements Enterprise Risk Management (Desirable) - Lead the UK ERM process in line with group methodology - Maintain and update the UK risk register - Facilitate risk assessments and workshops with functional leaders - Monitor mitigation plans and escalate material risks appropriately Systems Development - Support ERP and finance systems development with a strong controls focus - Drive automation of financial controls within systems - Contribute to wider finance, IT, and governance improvement initiatives - Participate in ad hoc strategic and systems-led projects Stakeholder Engagement - Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR and IT teams - Build strong relationships across the business to embed ownership of controls and risk - Communicate clearly, positively and confidently at all levels At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Controller Huddersfield £33,500 - £37,000 + Overtime Rotating Shifts - Days & Nights I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Controller to join a leading Fuel distributor who specialise within commercial petrochemical distribution. The Controller is responsible for managing the delivery work plans for vehicles across the UK and Ireland. The role ensures that customer service levels are met, the operation is optimised, and key performance indicators are achieved. Key Benefits: - Shift allowance & monthly bonuses - Attendance bonus - Regular overtime offered - 31 Days holiday - Private Healthcare - BP Fuel Card - discounted fuel (for you & partner/spouse) - Gym Membership (for you & partner/spouse) - Vodaphone discount - Free eye tests - Annual salary reviews The Candidate; - Previous experience of working within a busy fast paced transport office - Previous experience of managing and regular communication with HGV drivers - Experience within customer service within a logistics environment is highly desirable - Transport route planning experience is highly desirable - Bulk liquid, tanker or ADR planning experience is desirable - Previous experience within a fast-paced transport coordinator/ supervisor position - Strong customer service skills - Confident on the phone - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Competent decision making - Computer literate - Have a flexible and adaptable approach - Excellent organisational and communication skills Duties and Responsibilities; - Manage the live route plan and replan where necessary - Supervising and managing driver workloads - Monitoring driver performance - Handle internal and external customer queries and work changes - Verify delivery plans, check vehicle and driver availability, preloads, and address known customer problems. Ensure loading instructions and delivery tickets are ready on time - Provide position and constructive feedback to drivers - Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays - Provide the communication link between customers and drivers - Ensure drivers have the correct paperwork and equipment to carry out their role - Conducting driver briefs & de-briefs - Supervising and managing driver workloads - Handle customer complaints, log, and escalate to the HCC Operations Manage - Report any incidents / near misses as soon as they occur and ensure the relevant paperwork is completed. - Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced. - Manage the vehicle defect reporting system, track defect progress, and update logs accordingly. - Manage vehicle breakdowns with suppliers and fleet engineers to ensure safe solutions. - Complete speed monitoring checks and load reconciliations accurately and on time. If you have Transport Controller experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website