Your Finance Recruitment Partner
First Achieve believes people are the most important resource for any successful company. That factor is critical in finding experienced individuals to fill senior positions, which can positively impact to your business performance.
Recruiting the top industry professionals at Executive and Board level in today’s marketplace can be challenging and extremely time-consuming. First Achieve is dedicated to assisting you with that challenge to deliver greater future profitability and success.
Through our hands-on board level experience across multiple sectors, we are in the best position to headhunt the best Directors, Senior Management and Non Executives in your market.
I am thrilled to share my incredibly positive experience working with First Achieve as my dedicated recruitment partner. From the moment we started collaborating, I was struck by their unparalleled professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the field.
First Achieve took the time to truly understand our company's unique needsand culture, ensuring that every candidate they presdented was not only highly qualifies, but also a perfect fit for our team. Their exceptional ability to identify top-teir talent in a competitive market is a testament to their keen insight and thorough research.
Latest Jobs
- Greater Manchester
- £80000 - £100000 per annum
- Permanent
Job Title: Head of FinanceLocation: Manchester (Hybrid)Employment Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary range: £80k-£100k We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, technology-driven business operating in the digital entertainment sector. With a strong presence in the UK and international markets, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to lead its finance function.This is a senior leadership role combining strategic financial oversight with hands-on operational involvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, strengthening financial processes, and providing commercial insight to senior stakeholders.Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, you will oversee the finance function across multiple entities while mentoring a small finance team and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities* Lead the finance function across multiple group entities.* Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including statutory reporting.* Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.* Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.* Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.* Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business growth, and investment decisions.* Develop financial models, budgets, and long-term forecasts.* Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.* Improve finance systems, processes, and operational efficiency.* Oversee working capital management and liquidity planning.* Standardise financial processes across the group.* Mentor and support the finance team.* Present financial information and commercial insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and practical manner. Requirements* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).* Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role such as Head of Finance, Finance Director, or Financial Controller.* Experience managing finance across multiple legal entities.* Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, financial compliance, and year-end accounts.* Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models.* Experience within iGaming, Digital Entertainment, Technology, SaaS, or other fast-growing multi-entity businesses.* Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.* Excellent communication and presentation skills.* Experience with UK financial and tax regulations, including Companies House, HMRC, Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE.* Demonstrated experience developing finance functions, systems, controls, and reporting processes. What's on Offer* Hybrid working model.* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international business.* High level of autonomy and strategic influence.* Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.* Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
- Greater Manchester
- £500 - £550 per day
- Contract
Job Title: Head of Finance Location: Manchester (Hybrid)Employment Type: Contract 6 monthsSalary range: £500-£550/daily rate We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, technology-driven business operating in the digital entertainment sector. With a strong presence in the UK and international markets, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to lead its finance function.This is a senior leadership role combining strategic financial oversight with hands-on operational involvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business growth, strengthening financial processes, and providing commercial insight to senior stakeholders.Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, you will oversee the finance function across multiple entities while mentoring a small finance team and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities* Lead the finance function across multiple group entities.* Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including statutory reporting.* Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.* Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.* Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.* Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business growth, and investment decisions.* Develop financial models, budgets, and long-term forecasts.* Strengthen financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.* Improve finance systems, processes, and operational efficiency.* Oversee working capital management and liquidity planning.* Standardise financial processes across the group.* Mentor and support the finance team.* Present financial information and commercial insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and practical manner. Requirements* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).* Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role such as Head of Finance, Finance Director, or Financial Controller.* Experience managing finance across multiple legal entities.* Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, financial compliance, and year-end accounts.* Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models.* Experience within iGaming, Digital Entertainment, Technology, SaaS, or other fast-growing multi-entity businesses.* Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.* Excellent communication and presentation skills.* Experience with UK financial and tax regulations, including Companies House, HMRC, Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE.* Demonstrated experience developing finance functions, systems, controls, and reporting processes. What's on Offer* Hybrid working model.* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international business.* High level of autonomy and strategic influence.* Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.* Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
- Nicosia
- €18000 - €35000 per annum
- Permanent
Ready for an audit role where learning, study support and real client exposure all come together? If you want your next move to give you real exposure, proper support and a clear path to grow, this could be worth a look. You'll join an audit firm where you can sharpen your technical grounding, work with international clients and keep learning as your experience builds. This is a strong move if you're early in your audit career and want more than repetitive work. You'll get the backing to progress your studies, the chance to develop with varied client exposure, and the kind of environment where attitude and willingness to learn genuinely matter. What you'll get€18,000 to €35,000 per annum13th salaryStudy leaveSponsorship for education trainingInternational clientsEarly finish on FridaysPermanent roleOn-site, City centre Nicosia To do this well, you'll need1 to 7 years of experienceA genuine passion for auditA positive attitude and willingness to learn SkillsACCA qualified, or in progress for ACCAAudit experience across 1 to 7 yearsPassion for auditPositive attitudeWillingness to learn
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First Achieve have hands on industry experience in recruiting the highest calibre candidates across IT, Technical, Engineering and Manufacturing sectors.
We believe that working in partnership to thoroughly understand the requirements and demands of our clients and candidates is the key to ensuring we consistently deliver a tailored service that’s of the highest standards whilst maintaining high levels of integrity, transparency and delivery.
