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Global Payroll Manager - Europe. The Global Payroll Manager ensures that pay cycles run smoothly, that country?specific regulations are followed, and that internal teams receive consistent guidance and support.

As we grow, we need a stand-alone Payroll Manager to make sure the brilliant people across our restaurants are paid accurately, compliantly and on time, every single pay run. Payroll Manager (4 days per week) - London.

The Senior Management Accountant sits within the central Finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager, Group Financial Accountant, Head of Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders in Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial. Support the Group Financial Accountant with the annual audit pro

This role blends financial accounting expertise with treasury exposure, giving you ownership across key areas like FX, intercompany, and cash management. You'll play a central role in evolving treasury processes, helping move the function towards a more structured, efficient, and scalable model. Client Details My client is a global organisation with a strong international footprint, operating across multiple regions, currencies, and complex legal structures. They are currently evolving their treasury function, with a clear focus on strengthening financial management, improving governance, and embedding more efficient, technology-enabled processes. The treasury team plays a central role in supporting the wider business, partnering closely with finance, tax, shared services, and banking providers to ensure effective cash, funding, and risk management across the group. This is an environment suited to individuals who enjoy both structure and change, where core processes exist, but there is a genuine opportunity to improve, challenge, and modernise how things are done. Description The Treasury Finance Manager will take ownership of the financial management aspects of treasury, applying core accounting expertise to areas such as interest, FX, intercompany funding, and cash management. It's an ideal move for a qualified accountant looking to step into treasury, or someone already in treasury wanting a broader, more analytical role. You'll be reviewing existing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and helping design a more robust, scalable framework, particularly across areas like intercompany, transfer pricing, and treasury P&L. There's a strong focus on embedding best practice, improving documentation, and making better use of systems, including the Treasury Management System. Key Responsibilities Treasury Financial Management • Support and enhance treasury-related financial processes including interest, FX, and intercompany funding, • Analyse FX exposures and assess drivers of gains and losses, • Contribute to the development of robust transfer pricing and interest frameworks, • Act as a key point of contact for group structure transactions including recapitalisations, investments, and dividends, • Determine funding flows, accounting treatment, and documentation requirements, • Oversee cash management structures including pooling, sweeping, and in-house banking, • Manage and improve intercompany loan documentation and processes, • Monitor and optimise intercompany settlement and working capital positions, • Review and redesign legacy processes across treasury financial management, • Drive automation opportunities, particularly within the Treasury Management System, • Support development of consistent frameworks for managing and recording treasury activities, • Act as a subject matter expert for treasury processes within the TMS, • Support enhancements to system workflows, in-house bank structures, and reporting capabilities, • Maintain and enhance treasury-related controls and governance frameworks, • Act as a key contact for external audit requests relating to treasury, • Support risk management activities including maintaining the group risk register, • Work closely with finance, tax, shared services, and banking partners, • Coordinate across multiple regions and functions to deliver treasury outcomes, • Communicate clearly on complex financial topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Profile • Qualified accountant with strong financial accounting experience, • Likely coming from a financial accounting, audit, or similar background, • Strong Excel and data analysis capability, • Comfortable working with multiple data sources and reporting tools, • Experience reviewing, documenting, and improving processes, • Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement structured improvements, • Experience contributing to or leading projects, • Ability to manage multiple workstreams across BAU and change initiatives, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Clear and confident communicator, particularly in written format, • Naturally curious with a problem-solving mindset This is an opportunity to step into a broad, high-impact treasury role with real visibility across a global organisation. You'll gain exposure to complex treasury structures while playing a key role in improving how the function operates, from refining financial frameworks to driving process and system enhancements. The role offers a salary in the range of £70,000 - £85,000 and benefits package, alongside the chance to build long-term treasury expertise in a forward-looking environment.

We are hiring a seasoned VP-Level Major Incident Manager to lead end-to-end management of high-severity technology incidents across a complex, regulated environment. You will command incidents from detection through restoration, ensure crisp executive communications, drive cross-technology recovery, and influence decisions that directly impact operational stability. What you'll do: • Lead and coordinate major incidents across infrastructure, applications, middleware, cloud, EUC, network, identity, data, and third parties, • Establish and manage incident command structure, including team roles, bridge calls, and communications, ensuring clear ownership and rapid triage, • Drive restoration by coordinating technical SMEs, vendors, and operations teams; remove blockers and manage dependencies, • Maintain operational discipline by tracking timelines, actions, risks, and decisions; provide real-time updates to senior management, • Manage senior stakeholders across Technology and Business: set expectations, manage impact narratives, and escalate decisively, • Perform risk and impact analyses, rapidly assessing the wider implications of outages (business, regulatory, reputational, and security impact) and drive timely escalation and mitigation decisions, • Execute Change and Problem Management responsibilities as needed, including post-incident stakeholder management and risk assessment, • 3+ years leading major incidents in a large-scale, 24/7 production environment within financial services, • Proven ability to act as incident commander under pressure with strong operational judgment, • Strong understanding of modern technology stacks (distributed systems, cloud, networks, identity, databases, messaging), • Exceptional logical and problem-solving skills, particularly for unfamiliar technology systems, • Solid grasp of cybersecurity concepts and operational risk, including the ability to pivot incident response for potential security impact, • Experienced in ITIL-aligned practices (Incident, Problem, Change) in enterprise environments, • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical detail into business risk and action, • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to challenge senior technology leadership respectfully, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, • Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure including:, • Operating Systems (Unix, Windows, Mainframe), • Storage (NFS, SAN, NAS), • Databases (DB2, Sybase, GreenPlum), • Web Infrastructure (Load Balancers, Web Proxies), • Data Centers (Cooling, Power, Infrastructure), • Networks (Switch, Router, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls), • Virtualization (Hypervisors), • Authentication (Kerberos, PKI, SiteMinder, LDAP, Active Directory), • Cloud Platforms (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS - Azure, AWS) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Exclusive Role: Senior Underwriter - Professional Indemnity | Facultative Reinsurer City of London I am currently partnered exclusively with a leading reinsurer who are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their Casualty Facultative division. This role will be Underwriting Financial Lines on a Facultative basis, with involvement in Pricing and developing new cedant market opportunities. My client is lo... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our client has an opening for a Financial Accountant, to join them for a nine month contract on a hybrid basis (working one day a week from home and 4 days in the office) The role holder will ensure the provision of high quality financial reports and analysis and will work within the finance team supporting accurate and timely execution of financial transactions and processes for internal/external ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor | Remote Working | Full Time, Permanent | Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | £70,000 – £90,000 DOE + Bonus + Equity Options Our client provides high-quality legal consultancy, built on strategic thinking, creative solutions, and proven results. With international experience and strong expertise in commercial law, they advise on corporate & finan... ZIPC1_UKTJ

The Payroll Manager leads the organisations payroll function, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and efficient delivery of payroll services. The role is accountable for the governance, control, and continuous improvement of payroll operations, ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirements, HMRC regulations, and wider organisational strategy. The Payroll Manager will develop and manage pay... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Our client is a global insurance platform operating within the London Market, with a diversified, multi-line portfolio across specialty classes. The business combines underwriting expertise with a long-term partnership model, creating a dynamic environment where risk selection, portfolio performance, and capital discipline are central to success. The role This is a senior, non-production underwritin... ZIPC1_UKTJ

JobTitle:AcumaticaBusinessAnalyst&ConsultantFinancialsImplementationSpecialist Overview WeareseekinganexperiencedAcumaticaBusinessAnalyst&ConsultanttoleadERPimplementationswithastrongfocusonFinancials.Thisrolecombinesbusinessanalysis,ERPconfiguration,andtechnicaltranslationworkingcloselywithcustomersanddeveloperstodelivereffectiveAcumaticasolutionsandlong-termsystemoptimisation. KeyResponsibilities • Le... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Senior Tax Manager, Accountant, Harrow, COR7479 Are you an experienced Senior Tax Manager ready to take the next step in your career? This could be the perfect opportunity to lead, advise, and make a real impact! The Role As a Senior Tax Manager, you'll join a dynamic tax team in Harrow, delivering tailored advice to clients and overseeing a wide range of compliance work. You'll manage personal and c... ZIPC1_UKTJ

About The Role Team Underwriting & Claims Working Pattern -Remote/Home based or any of our Vitality offices (London, Bournemouth or Stockport). Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: • Expert Large-Case Underwriting, • Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Building ZIPC1_UKTJ

Temporary Audit Senior (Financial Services) • Temporary Audit Senior Role, • Mid-Tier Firm in London, • Financial Services Clients, • Lucrative Daily Rate, • Hybrid Working 3 days in London office This is a fantastic op... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Exclusive Role: Underwriter | Property Facultative Reinsurer City of London I am currently partnered exclusively with a leading Reinsurer who are seeking an Underwriter to join their Property Fac team. This role will be Underwriting a variety of Property risks from multiple industries on a Facultative basis, solely on an XOL basis too. Including but not limited to; Power, Real Estate, Mining, Renewabl... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Location:Hybrid working role - London, UK or (Derry, Northern Ireland) Company:Alchemy Technology Services Ltd / Alchemy London Market Role Overview: This role is designed for someone with hands-on experience in the Lloyds market - such as an Underwriting Assistant, Premium Technician, Operations Technician, or similar - who is ready to apply their practical knowledge in a consulting environment. You... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Overview A growing organisation is seeking a Finance / Renewals Manager with strong bookkeeping skills. The role combines customer renewals management with core finance duties. Duties • Renewals (13 days per week):, • Identify upcoming service renewals and coordinate with suppliers and engineering teams., • Prepare and present renewal proposals to clients, explaining benefits and securing approval., • Instruct sup... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Payroll Manager | Iconic Global Design Practice | London / Hybrid Harmonic are delighted to be working with one of the world's most recognised design practices in their search for an experienced Payroll Manager. With several exciting projects in the pipeline for 2026, this is a standout opportunity to own and shape payroll operations within a high-performing, international team, being part of a globally recognised and creative business. The Client This Payroll Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll and payment processes across a complex, international business. Our client is a globally recognised design business, with work spanning cultural institutions, commercial developments, and technology-led projects. The business highly values diverse ways of thinking and sees finance as a strategic partner to design their design teams. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively with HR, and ensuring best-in-class payroll and payment operations within a creative environment. The Role This position sits within a high-performing finance team of 10, reporting into the Head of Finance. You'll take ownership of payroll operations while also overseeing payment processes and treasury/banking activities across the business. The role is hands-on and requires someone comfortable working independently, while also partnering closely with HR and overseeing junior team members. There is also a focus on treasury responsibilities, the focus is on day-to-day payments, cash movements, and banking oversight. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and take pride in delivering accurate, timely payroll and payments, while continuously improving processes and controls. Responsibilities • Own end-to-end payroll processing across the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery, • Partner closely with HR to manage payroll inputs, employee changes, benefits, and statutory requirements, • Oversee monthly and ad hoc payment runs, ensuring appropriate approvals, controls, and accuracy, • Manage banking processes, including payment platforms, signatories, and day-to-day cash movements, • Review and reconcile payroll-related accounts, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger, • Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation, tax requirements, and internal policies, • Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries, supporting employees and stakeholders across the business, • Supervise and review junior team members' work, providing guidance and oversight where needed, • Maintain and improve payroll and payment processes, controls, and system workflows, • Support audit requirements and year-end processes related to payroll and payments, • Assist with reporting and analysis relating to payroll costs, cash flow, and payment activity What our client needs to see (essential): • Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes with an international business of 300+ headcount, • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice, • Confident communicator able to partner effectively with HR and non-finance stakeholders, • Ability to work independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and control, • Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems What we'd like to see (non-essential): • Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE), • Prior experience within architecture, design, or professional services environments, • Exposure to multi-entity or international payrolls Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus + benefits Start Date: Ideally ASAP Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. If this looks like a great fit, please feel free to get in touch directly at Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Underwriting Team Leader – Property Finance (Bridging & Development Lending) Location: Borehamwood Salary: Up to £80,000 Are you an experienced underwriting professional with a strong background in bridging and short-term property finance? Do you have the leadership skills to guide and develop a high-performing underwriting function within a fast-growing lender? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. I’m currently supporting a well-established and highly respected property investment and lending business that is continuing to expand its specialist finance offering. With a strong pipeline, an ambitious leadership team, and a reputation for delivering quick, commercial decisions, they are now looking for an Underwriting Team Leader to drive quality, efficiency, and consistency across their underwriting operations. The Role: As Underwriting Team Leader, you will: • Manage and mentor a team of underwriters handling bridging, refurbishment and development finance cases., • Act as a senior decision-maker on complex or higher-value applications., • Ensure underwriting standards, SLAs, and risk controls remain robust while supporting a fast-paced environment., • Work closely with credit, operations, BDMs and senior management to streamline processes and maintain exceptional service levels. The ideal candidate will bring: • Proven experience in property-based lending—specifically bridging, development or specialist real-estate finance., • Strong understanding of risk assessment, due diligence, legal processes and property-backed security., • Prior experience coaching or managing underwriters (or ready to take a step up)., • A commercial mindset with the ability to balance speed and quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic lender where your expertise will genuinely shape the underwriting function. You’ll be part of a collaborative culture where decisions are made quickly, ideas are welcomed, and progression is actively supported. If you’re ready to lead an underwriting team within a thriving property-finance environment, I’d be delighted to discuss the role further. Please apply online or contact Laura Richards at Nouvo Recruitment

E-commerce Trading Manager | Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses | SW London Zachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be supporting one of the UK's fastest growing wellness brands with the appointment of an E-commerce Trading Manager to bring into their rapidly expanding business. On a mission to redefine recovery for modern life. Our client creates recovery products backed by science that ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your new company Join a fast-growing consultancy that partners with CFOs and senior leaders to deliver high-impact financial and strategic support. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to quality. Your new role As a Manager, you'll lead multiple client projects focused on transactions, refinancing, data packs, KPI analysis, and operational improvements. You'll manage cross-location teams, deliver financial models and insights, and play a key role in shaping team culture and delivery standards. What you'll need to succeed • ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with 5+ years PQE, • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, • Experience in consultancy or advisory roles, • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects, • High-impact work with senior stakeholders, • A collaborative, flexible, and supportive environment, • Opportunities to shape the firm's future and culture Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company A well-established international services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support one of its major business units. Based in London, this role will begin on an interim basis and will work closely with senior leadership and the global CFO. The business operates across multiple regions, and this position will play a key role in driving financial direction and operational performance. Your new role Sitting as a senior member of the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities, including: • Commercial Finance & Strategy - Set the financial agenda for the region, guide strategic decision-making, and provide clear insights on performance, risks and opportunities to executive stakeholders., • FP&A Leadership - Oversee planning cycles, forecasting and regular reporting, ensuring robust modelling, analysis and scenario planning to support business objectives., • Reporting & Governance - Lead on accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage statutory and audit requirements., • People Leadership - Inspire and develop a capable finance team across onshore and offshore locations, driving consistency, best practice and continuous improvement., • Cash & Stakeholder Management - Manage cash flow and working capital, and collaborate with commercial, operational and global finance teams to support wider business initiatives. What you'll need to succeed • A fully qualified accountant; prior experience in a practice environment is advantageous., • Strong technical grounding in group reporting, consolidation and financial control., • Demonstrated capability across commercial finance and FP&A., • Experience within multinational services organisations or similar complex environments., • Proven track record in finance transformation or change programmes., • History of leading sizeable teams across multiple locations., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company A rapidly scaling biotech business at the intersection of science, manufacturing and commercial growth. This is an innovative organisation operating in a regulated environment, with big ambitions and a product that genuinely makes an impact. Finance sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with scientists, manufacturing teams and senior leaders as the company moves through its next phase of growth. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in a fast‑moving biotech operation, taking full ownership of the management accounting function and acting as the day-to-day finance lead. This is a highly visible role where you'll combine hands-on delivery with true business partnering across technical and commercial teams responsibilities will include: • Owning the monthly close, management reporting and financial analysis, • Leading costing and manufacturing accounting, including complex stock and inventory reconciliation, • Acting as the internal finance SME while overseeing outsourced accounting support, • Driving forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning in a high‑growth environment, • Partnering closely with manufacturing, sales and marketing teams to support decision-making, • Supporting strong financial controls within a fast-paced tech setting., • Reporting directly into senior finance leadership What you'll need to succeed • Experience within a manufacturing or product‑based business, • Strong costing and inventory accounting expertise, • Proven management accounting, forecasting and budgeting capability, • Comfortable operating autonomously in an SME or scale‑up environment, • Confident business partner with the ability to engage non‑finance stakeholders, • Exposure to regulated industries (biotech or life sciences advantageous, not essential), • Strong systems' capability, including Xero What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

\n\n Your new company \nWe're partnering with an expanding insurance/reinsurance organisation in London, seeking a skilled Insurance Finance Specialist to strengthen their reporting, controls, and reconciliation processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA accountant who thrives in a hands‑on environment and enjoys working across technical accounting, IFRS, reconciliations, and financial controls. You'll become a key part of a small, agile finance team where your expertise will genuinely shape reporting quality, accuracy, and process improvement. \n \nYour new role \n\n\n\t • Supporting IFRS and statutory reporting, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.\n\t, • Performing balance sheet and cash/bank reconciliations to maintain complete and accurate financial records.\n\t, • Managing credit control processes and resolving queries with brokers, insurers, and reinsurers.\n\t, • Maintaining and updating accounting records within Sage.\n\t, • Assisting with audits, month‑end close, and enhancing internal controls.\n\n\n \n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\n\n\t • Fully qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA accountant.\n\t, • Experience within insurance or reinsurance accounting.\n\t, • Strong reconciliation experience: balance sheet, cash, bank.\n\t, • Knowledge of IFRS reporting.\n\t, • Confident communicator and proactive problem solver.\n\n\n \nWhat you'll get in return \n\n\n\t • Clear progression opportunities as the finance function grows and reporting complexity increases.\n\t, • High visibility and impact, with genuine ownership across reporting, reconciliations, and controls.\n\t, • A varied, hands‑on remit covering insurance and reinsurance finance, strengthening your technical skillset.\n\t, • Supportive, tight‑knit team culture where your ideas and process improvements are encouraged.\n\t, • Professional development opportunities, including exposure to audits, IFRS reporting, and system/process enhancements.\n\n\n \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Finance / Payroll Assistant - Secondary Schools (Croydon)Full-Time | 5 Days per Week | Immediate Start Available We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance / Payroll Assistant to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school setting across Croydon. This is a full-time, 5-day-per-week role, ideal for a professional with strong school-based finance experience who is looking to further develop their career within education. The Role You will play a key role in supporting the school's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across finance and payroll processes. Working as part of a supportive administrative team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the school's financial systems. Key Responsibilities • Managing payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate staff payments, • Supporting day-to-day financial operations including invoicing, reconciliations, and budgeting support, • Maintaining financial records in line with school and local authority requirements, • Assisting with audits and financial reporting, • Proven experience working in school-based finance is essential, • Strong knowledge of payroll processes and financial systems, • A relevant degree is preferred, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Excellent organisational and communication skills What's on Offer • A friendly and inclusive working environment, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development #INDLSS

Your new company A global entertainment business operating across film, music and more, with an international group structure spanning multiple territories and currencies. The business works at pace in a creative, commercially driven environment. Following a recent finance system migration to a new ERP, the team is now looking for experienced interim support during a period of transition. Your new role This is a hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up assignment. You'll be clearing a transactional backlog while supporting month‑end, year‑end (March), and improving group reporting across multiple entities and currencies. This is not a spectator role, it's about bringing clarity, control and confidence back into the numbers. Key responsibilities include: • Clearing backlog transactions, including bank postings and unreconciled items, • Supporting month‑end and year‑end close, • Improving and overseeing multicurrency accounting across the group, • Supporting production accounting for film and media SPVs, • Liaising with outsourced statutory accountants, • Ensuring accurate, IFRS‑compliant reporting across all entities What you'll need to succeed • Proven interim experience in Finance Manager / Senior Accountant roles, • A strong track record cleaning up post‑system implementations, • Confidence rolling your sleeves up and clearing transactional backlogs without drama, • Solid multi‑currency and group accounting experience, • Exposure to media, film, production or project‑based accounting (SPVs ideal), • Good working knowledge of IFRS and year‑end processes, • The ability to partner credibly with C‑level stakeholders and commercial teams, • A calm, practical approach, you bring solutions, not noise. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company I am currently working with a globally recognised architecture and design company and they are looking for a Financial Controller to support its continued international growth. The business delivers large‑scale projects across multiple continents and offers a diverse, collaborative, and creative working environment. Your new role Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, your key responsibilities will be: • Leading and developing a small finance team., • Overseeing day‑to‑day financial operations and month-end processes., • Producing consolidated management accounts, forecasts, and financial analysis for senior leadership., • Managing cashflow, treasury activities, and foreign currency considerations., • Monitoring WIP and project-related financial performance., • Supporting international subsidiaries with reporting, compliance, and coordination with external advisors., • Acting as the primary contact for audit, tax, payroll, and banking relationships., • Enhancing systems, controls, and processes, with a focus on automation and efficiency. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong senior-level experience gained in an SME. You'll bring excellent technical accounting skills, the confidence to present financial insights to senior stakeholders, and solid treasury and cashflow exposure. You will be hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable improving processes. Team management experience and Excel proficiency are essential. What you'll get in return This role provides the opportunity to shape a finance function during an exciting period of global growth, contributing directly to the success of a creative, internationally recognised business. You'll work closely with senior leadership and receive a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 + competitive benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Principal Accountant - MTFS/Capital Role Overview We're seeking an experienced local‑government finance professional to support the coordination and production of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy/Plan (MTFS) and support the development of the Capital Strategy. You'll report to the Head of Finance within a team of six, acting as a senior technical lead (with no direct line management). Key Responsibilities • Support the preparation, analysis, and delivery of the MTFS and contribute to the Capital Strategy., • Produce high‑quality financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership and elected members., • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, forecasts, and statutory reporting., • Support year‑end processes and contribute to audit and accounts preparation., • Build and maintain advanced financial models using Excel and financial tools., • Provide expert advice on local government funding, including the implications of Fair Funding 2., • Strong experience in local government finance - ideally from a London Borough, County or Unitary Authority., • Proven ability to coordinate MTFS processes and contribute to capital planning., • Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel/financial modelling capability., • Strong understanding of local government funding frameworks and current reforms., • Confident communicator able to present complex financial information clearly., • Fully qualified - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Handle Recruitment are proud to be assisting a Global Media Giant in their search for a Financial Controller to join their senior leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, controllership, and process improvements while supporting the EMEA Controller and leading the local finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational improvements. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Compliance & Accounting • Support the EMEA Controller in preparing and coordinating the month-end close process., • Review monthly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and key reconciliations., • Ensure controlling activities meet country regulatory reporting requirements, including US GAAP., • Review statutory financial statements, including UK consolidated accounts, and related regulatory filings for Board approval., • Support and execute reporting under UK GAAP., • Manage and support external audit engagements., • Review and approve tax computations and VAT returns., • Oversee cash flow forecasts and perform monthly variance analysis., • Work closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, and Commercial Controlling teams., • Lead and manage the Financial Reporting and Controllership teams., • Act as a key liaison with department heads and commercial teams., • Oversee the production of accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting., • Monitor operational KPIs and service delivery across the finance function., • Partner with the Senior Director of Controlling Operations to mitigate risks and identify improvement opportunities., • Oversee the balance sheet reconciliation process performed by the Controlling Operations team., • Drive initiatives to improve Free Cash Flow and take ownership of cash flow forecasting., • Contribute to the development of reporting standards, financial policies, and internal controls., • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)., • Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience., • Experience within a top 10 accountancy firm is highly desirable., • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and UK GAAP., • Experience managing internal and external audits., • Strong understanding of corporation tax, VAT, and withholding tax., • Experience implementing or monitoring internal control frameworks., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Ability to lead teams and influence change., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established, highly respected professional services business based in Central London. Known for its complex, project‑driven work, the organisation operates in a fast‑paced environment where financial insight plays a crucial role in commercial decision‑making. The culture is collaborative, people‑focused and strongly geared towards continuous improvement. The team works on a hybrid basis, typically spending 2-3 days per week in the office. Your new role As Finance Manager / Senior Project Accountant, you will act as a key link between the finance function and project teams, ensuring the financial performance of projects is accurately monitored, communicated and optimised. You will oversee a small finance team while supporting senior leadership with timely, high‑quality reporting and analysis. Key responsibilities include: • Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and weekly performance updates, • Overseeing the full financial lifecycle of multiple projects, from set‑up through to completion, • Leading monthly project finance reviews and challenging project teams on financial performance, • Preparing revenue forecasts, analysing project variances and updating forward projections, • Providing training and guidance to project teams on financial processes and controls, • Managing three direct reports and providing cover across project accounting, AP, AR and timesheet functions when required, • Managing payroll and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, WIP and AR management, • Contributing to the annual audit and statutory reporting, • Developing financial insights, dashboards and improved reporting tools, • Supporting ongoing process improvements and systems enhancements What you'll need to succeed This role requires someone with strong project accounting experience, ideally within a professional services or time‑billing environment. A background in a professional services or consulting environment, such as engineering, design, architecture or similar, is essential. You'll be commercially astute, comfortable working with large datasets and confident engaging with stakeholders across all levels. Strong Excel skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a busy, project‑orientated setting will be key to your success.What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad and influential finance role within a respected London‑based organisation. Alongside a salary of £60,000-£70,000, you'll receive a competitive benefits package, structured training, and the chance to develop your project accounting and leadership experience further. You'll join a supportive team, gain exposure to senior decision‑makers, and play a valuable role in shaping the financial success of the business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Group Financial Accountant - Sport Global Sport company uniquely positioned to bring together technology, creative, agency, talent and media are looking for a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA Group Financial Accountant to join their Central London team. Duties & Responsibilities: Group Finance • Coordinate and communicate month end timetables to group, • Managing period close in Netsuite, • Intercompany reconciliation and elimination, • Prepare and maintain schedules for group balance sheet i. fixed assets, goodwill, intangibles, shares/investments, deferred tax, NCI, • Coordinate and collate subsidiary submissions, review and query with subsidiaries, prepare reports, • Group month end P&L and balance sheet, • Preparation of support and notes for statutory accounts, • Review of subsidiary statutory accounts (with Group FC), • Review of local GAAPs to AASB (e. lease calculations), • Qualified accountant with 0-2 years post-qualification experience, • Knowledge or experience of media and/or sporting industry preferred, • Previous experience within group reporting preferred, • Previous experience with Netsuite preferred, • Refined oral and written communication skills including email, phone, and video conferencing mannerisms, • Fluent written communication is particularly important with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders., • Strong ability to convey ideas and technicalities with great interpersonal skills, particularly with senior members within the leadership team, • Stakeholder management skills, understanding the various audiences you will interact both internally and externally, • Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders where required to achieve common goals and meet timelines, • Exceptional organisation, particularly planning and delivering on time, • Ability to work autonomously monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects as well as regular monthly tasks. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

School Finance Admin Assistant - Start ASAP - Southwark We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join a busy SEN school based in Southwark. As a Junior Finance Assistant your main duties will include raising orders and processing payments, managing trips, consents and payments.Please send your CV ASAP to be considered for this exciting opportunity!In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria: • Enhanced DBS checked or willing to apply for one, • Able to start ASAP, • Experience with financial systems, ideally within a school based environment, • Temporary role starting ASAP, • £16 - £18 per hour, • Full time hours, Monday to Friday, • SEN school based in Southwark, • Administration of the school cashless systems, managing trips, consents and payments. Processing income & administration of school petty cash and school fund accounts., • Responsibility for the ordering and sales of uniform/stationery., • You will be flexible in support of general office tasks and have the ability to follow set procedures and complete work to the required standards of accuracy and presentation.

Your new company A highly respected and growing organisation, this business has a strong presence in its sector and prides itself on operational excellence. An exciting 18-month contract has become available within finance. The company is looking to appoint a capable Finance Manager to take ownership of the accounting function. You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative finance team and playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team. Your new role As Finance Manager, you'll lead the day‑to‑day finance activities for a specific division, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and timely delivery of key financial outputs. You'll manage monthly sales processes, prepare customer invoice calculations, and maintain essential accounting schedules'll also oversee balance sheet reconciliations, review team journals, and finalise monthly management accounts alongside another Finance Manager addition, you will mentor and support the Financial Accountant within your division, lead year‑end audit and tax queries, deliver quarterly reporting to head office and work cross‑functionally with the sales and procurement teams on stock‑related matters. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be encouraged to take ownership, identify improvements, and implement stronger controls to enhance business efficiency. What you'll need to succeed • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a minimum of two/ three years' industry experience, • Strong technical accounting background, • Stock accounting experience is highly desirable, • A proactive approach with a positive, can‑do mindset, • A confident communicator able to collaborate across all business levels, • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Finance Officer Required for a School in Hillingdon Engage Education Services has specialised in recruiting education staff in all roles for over a decade. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Finance Officer t to work at a fantastic school in Hillingdon Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality finance staff to work with these schools. About the role The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday. As the school finance officer, you will be working as part of a close-knit team that works hard together to ensure the smooth running of financial services across the school. The finance assistants’ duties can include: Manage the preparation of the Financial Statements and the subsequent audit process through to the satisfactory completion of the annual audit Remain fully appraised of all financial rules and regulations that govern to ensure the School remains compliant with regulation and reporting requirements Ensure all financial controls across the School are in place and work effectively and efficiently Be the lead for all audit work and liaise with external auditors and staff on all relevant matters The ideal applicant will have: • FCA/ ACA Qualification, • A real passion for working within an education environment., • Experience utilising SAGE within a finance role., • Knowledge and experience of account procedures., • High levels of computer literacy including Excel.Why choose Engage Education?, • We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your payment will be equal to that of a permanent employee, • You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance, • Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends! If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role. All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager Location: London, UK (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.) Contract Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week), Permanent contract Hiring Salary: GBP 46,474 per annum (before taxes, to be pro-rated to 0.6 FTE) Target Start Date: As soon as possible Application Closing Date: 22 April 2026 23:59 BST This job advert is for an existing vacancy. About Right To Play: For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play. We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life. This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe. Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK. Benefits Highlights: • Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!, • Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful), • Flexible work arrangements, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees), • Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance, • Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees), • More information on what we offer is available on our website. Application Method: Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link. Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and safeguarding information is available on our website. As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience. Job Description: Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager (0.6 FTE) Grade: 7 Reports to: Executive Director UK & Global Strategic Initiatives Location: London Direct Reports: None Department: UKNO 1-Purpose: The role manages all UKNO finances and is responsible for supporting UK donor services and governance, accounting, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting and compliance, alongside office management and logistical support. 2- Accountability & Responsibilities: UK National Office Financial Support (75%) • Lead on UK financial management and accounting. Inputting data and generating reports on UK income and expenditure forecast; performing variance analysis on key revenue and expense sources., • Lead the annual budgeting process for the UKNO, monitor cash flow and prepare ongoing reporting and analysis, managing payments of providers, consultants and vendors., • Lead on reporting to UK Finance and Audit Committee and support with Board governance and meeting management., • Lead on UKNO External Audit and reporting to Charity Commission, OSCR, Companies House., • Act as “super-user” for the Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Dynamics 365 and Power BI, supporting donor engagement/stewardship. Manage and populate the system with timely and accurate data, assist UKNO staff with MCRM usage, and prepare reports based on database information. 3- Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy This UK-based role operates with significant autonomy, holding delegated authority over financial management, systems, and office operations, including safeguarding all funds received. Oversight is provided by the Executive Director and the global finance team. Decisions on finances must be approved by the ED, and in some cases, the Finance and Audit Committee. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day office administration, providing travel and logistical support. The incumbent operates with high trust and independence and is expected to safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance. 4- Leadership and Staff management The role exercises functional and collaborative leadership with no direct reports, providing guidance and influence across the National Office. Leadership is demonstrated through setting standards and supporting teams to work effectively within organisational policies and financial controls, by providing authoritative guidance to the National Office on financial policies, internal controls, and risk management; escalating material risks and recommending mitigation actions to the ED and HQ Finance. The incumbent is expected to operate effectively in a low‑segregation environment due to small staff size by implementing and monitoring compensating controls (spot checks, reviews with ED, exception reporting) to maintain strong control integrity. 5-Information requirement for decision-making This role requires gathering, interpreting, and compiling complex information from a variety of sources - including online banking, financial systems, MCRM, Power BI and fundraising staff to ensure accurate reporting and analysis. 6- Innovation and Improvements The incumbent is expected to drive process improvements and functional innovations within the National Office—data integrity, financial tracking, and internal collaboration—while supporting others to implement these changes, with major or high-risk innovations subject to approval by the ED. 7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External: The incumbent is expected to work closely with the ED and HQ Director of Finance in regard to the financial aspects of the role, especially in preparing budgets and ensuring compliance with the financial procedures of Right To Play. They also work closely with all UKNO staff on UK finances and with the global donor services team. The role manages external relationships with RTP UK’s auditors and FAC. The incumbent stewards the National Office’s fiduciary obligations and is the primary authorized liaison with banks, landlords, insurance providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel. 8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience/Language) • Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance or other related fields., • 5 years progressive finance experience, including audit coordination, statutory filings, managing and tracking budgets and external advisor management, • Extensive experience in managing operations and/or administration., • Project and/or organisational performance management and reporting experience., • Experience working at a senior support level., • Able to work well in a team and under pressure, diligent and with an eye for detail., • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities., • Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues, supporters and suppliers., • Strong IT skills, in particular with databases and analytical systems., • Excellent numeracy skills plus the ability to maintain and present financial and non-financial data in a clear and accurate way., • A high level of proficiency at producing and reviewing management accounts to ensure accuracy and robust forecasting., • Collaboration: Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders., • Growth Mindset: Stay abreast of emerging finance trends encouraging new ideas and new approaches for improvement Resilience: Abilities to face challenges with a problem-solving attitude., • Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity & accountability, uphold the org values to support decision making.

Trade Mark Records Manager – London A well-established and highly regarded intellectual property firm is seeking an experienced Trade Marks Records Manager to take ownership of a key operational function within its trade marks practice. The firm is recognised for its technical strength, supportive culture and commitment to improving how services are delivered to a diverse international client base. This is a senior, hands-on position where you will lead the trade marks records and renewals function, with responsibility for shaping processes, improving efficiency and developing the team. You will play a central role in driving operational improvements, strengthening systems and ensuring best practice across all records and docketing activity. The role will suit an experienced trade marks formalities professional who enjoys combining leadership with practical delivery and wants real scope to influence how a function evolves. Key Responsibilities: \n • Lead and develop the trade marks records and renewals team, promoting a high-performing and collaborative culture, • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of all trade mark records and associated data, • Review and improve processes for renewals, deadlines and case management, • Oversee docketing activity and ensure compliance with internal procedures and external requirements, • Support and deliver improvements to systems, workflows and automation initiatives, • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on system changes and process enhancements, • Configure and maintain records management system rules to ensure effective deadline control, • Manage onboarding of large portfolios and data migrations, ensuring accuracy and consistency of data, • Produce reports to support both operational decision-making and client requirements, • Deliver training and ongoing support to team members and wider users of the system, • Monitor relevant legal and procedural updates and ensure processes remain compliant, • CITMA qualification (essential), • Significant experience in trade marks formalities, including team or supervisory responsibility, • Strong understanding of trade mark records and renewals processes, • Experience with Inprotech or similar records management systems, • Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships, • Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail, • Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment\n #INDCATS

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Financial Assessments Officer for our client a government organisation in Brent, London The post holder will assist customers by accurately determining their entitlement to housing benefit, Council Tax Support, Resident Support Fund Assistance, Social Care Financial assessments and concessionary travel or any other schemes. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working. Personal Requirements: • Understanding of Housing benefit, Council Tax Support, Council Tax, Social Care Financial assessments., • Ideal candidates will have experience in financial assessments for care packages., • Experience of Mosaic required. Pay: £28.00 per hour Full job description available on request. Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Finance Director \nLondon \n£110,000 - £130,000 \n\n\n\t • A number one finance lead\n\t \nJob Description: \nThe Finance Director will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and controlling the financial activities of key organisational projects. This position requires strong financial modelling, budgeting, and analytical skills to assess project feasibility, ensure financial compliance, and monitor ongoing financial performance once projects become active. \n\n \nKey responsibilities include: \n\n\n\t • Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and prepare financial due diligence reports.\n\t, • Support leadership in business case development, risk assess\n\t, • Prepare project budgets, cash-flow forecasts, and funding requirements.\n\t, • Establish financial KPIs and project milestones with clear measurement metrics.\n\t, • Monitor variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with approved budgets.\n\t, • Work with procurement, contracts, and operations to ensure accurate costing and allocation.\n\t, • Oversee financial operations of active projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and compliance standards. * Track and report project expenditures, revenue recognition, and cost-control measures.\n\t, • Implement robust financial controls to mitigate risks and prevent cost overruns.\n\t, • Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide management with variance analyses and action plans. \n\t, • Prepare regular project finance reports for senior management, investors, and stakeholders.\n\t, • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory guidelines. \n\t, • Liaise with internal stakeholders including operations, engineering, procurement, and executive teams.\n\t, • Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for funding, guarantees, and project-related financial transactions.\n\t, • Support investor relations by providing financial insights and project status update\n\n\n \nThe Successful Applicant: \nThe ideal candidate will demonstrate previous experience in a start-up/sale-up environment where the day to day can be ambiguous. This role will collaborate with cross functional teams to support strategic decision-making and maintain robust financial governance throughout the project life cycle. \n\n The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, or financial planning & analysis. You will have strong proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and ERP systems as well as solid understanding of project costing, capital projects, and financial control frameworks. \n\n Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills are required. You will be comfortable handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. \n\n It would be highly advantageous to have a background in either real estate development, multisite luxury hospitality. This role will be the first finance hire in this business, meaning a "hands on" candidate is essential. \n\n What's on Offer: \n\n\n\t • Salary up to £120K Base + Bonus\n\t, • This role will be largely office based in London with some international travel\n\t, • Contact: Luisa Diamant\n\t, • Quote job ref: JN-032026-6977794\n

\n\n Your new company \nA listed Oil and Gas business based in Central London is seeking an experienced Interim Joint Venture Accountant to join their finance team on a contract basis with the potential for permanency down the line. The business are listed on the LSE and have assets in Africa. \nYour new role \nAs an interim JV accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial statements for group entities, consolidating and reporting across multiple entities and have oversight over the full budget and forecast process. Moreover, you will manage the relationship with auditors, joint venture partners and external stakeholders and support the project finance teams with financial modelling. \nWhat you'll need to succeed \nProven experience in joint venture accounting, ideally in Oil, Gas or an infrastructure focussed business model. Proficiency with Excel as well as foreign exchange transactions is also desirable. The business uses the system Access Dimensions and you must be able to work solely and under pressure to deliver quality processes. \n \nWhat you'll get in return \nYou will be a part of an exciting business with ambitious growth plans or acquisitions in the pipeline. You will be stepping into a key position during a critical reporting period and gain industry exposure. \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Finance / Payroll Assistant (Full-Time - 5 Days per Week)Location: Southwark, London (Secondary Schools) Are you an experienced Finance or Payroll professional with a background in education? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance / Payroll Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school environment in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced school setting and is looking to further develop their career within a progressive and nurturing organisation. The Role As a Finance / Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the school's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. You will work closely with senior leadership and administrative staff to maintain high standards of financial management. Key Responsibilities • Processing payroll and ensuring timely and accurate salary payments, • Managing purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliations, • Supporting budget monitoring and financial reporting, • Maintaining financial records in line with school policies and regulations, • Liaising with staff, suppliers, and external stakeholders, • Previous experience working in a school-based finance role is essential, • Strong knowledge of payroll processes and financial procedures, • Familiarity with school finance systems (e.g. SIMS, FMS or similar) is highly desirable, • A relevant degree is preferred, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills What's on Offer • Full-time, stable position (5 days per week), • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Opportunities for career development and progression #INDLSS

Your new company I am partnering with a FTSE listed business looking for a Finance Director to join the team in London. With a large international footprint, this role will focus on one of the business' largest divisions and work closely with senior leaders across the organisation and the CFO. Your new role Reporting to the CFO, this is a finance leadership role covering a broad spectrum of responsibilities including: • Commercial Finance & Strategy: Shape regional financial strategy, influence senior leadership decisions, and present performance, risk and opportunity insights at board level., • FP&A: Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting cycles, delivering high‑quality modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning to drive decision‑making., • Financial Reporting & Controls: Ensure strong financial governance, accurate management accounts, statutory compliance and effective audit coordination., • Team Leadership: Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team, championing best practice, standardisation and continuous improvement., • Qualified Accountant with a background in accounting practice desirable., • Experience in a listed, global organisation, • Strong experience in group reporting, consolidations, and financial controls, • Proven commercial finance and FP&A experience, • Background in global professional services or wider services sectors., • Proven finance transformation experience, • Team management of large teams on and offshore, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What you'll get in return • Competitive salary package, • Direct exposure to senior leadership, • Opportunity to play a key role in driving change and influencing decisions, • Fast-paced, collaborative environment with real impact What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Finance Assistant (Permanent) Location: Kings Cross, Central LondonContract Type: PermanentAnnual Salary: Up to £30,000Working Pattern: Full-Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Are you passionate about finance and eager to make a difference in the housing sector? Join a dynamic finance team at a dedicated public sector organisation based in the heart of London! We are on the lookout for a motivated Finance Assistant who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering excellent customer service. Our client is a small but impactful social housing landlord that prioritises residents in everything they do. Their team works closely together, ensuring that every member plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of their residents. If you are ready to contribute to their "one team" approach, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As a Finance Assistant, you will take on a variety of tasks that support our client's finance function, including: • Invoice Processing: Assisting with the processing and coding of purchase invoices., • Supplier Payments: Helping prepare supplier payment runs and responding to supplier queries., • Service Charge Accounts: Assisting in the preparation of Service Charge accounts for residents., • Bank Receipts: Processing bank receipts, ensuring rent ledgers are consistently updated., • Maintaining the purchase ledger and processing invoices., • Keeping tenant rent accounts updated with receipts, including Housing Benefit payments., • Preparing bank reconciliations and ensuring accurate electronic filing., • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)., • A good command of both Maths and English., • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail., • Basic accounting knowledge or experience (AAT qualification is a plus!)., • Awareness of GDPR regulations and the importance of data security., • Hours: Office-based for 3 to 5 days per week., • Core Hours: 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break., • Competitive salary ranging up to £30,000 per annum., • Generous holiday allowance of 26 days per year, plus bank holidays., • Pension scheme with an 8.5% employer contribution., • Opportunity for AAT study package if desired.

Job Title: Gas Compliance Auditor (Commercial)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £50,748.45 per annumWorking Hours: Full Time 35 - HoursWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday Location: Arlington, London / HybridIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Gas Compliance Auditor (Commercial) Riverside Property Services manages the repairs and maintenance service to over 24,000 properties across London, the Southeast and Home Counties. Riverside Property Services undertakes repairs, servicing, voids and planned maintenance work to our customers’ homes via our in-house team and a variety of contractors and service providers who are employed on our behalf. This includes repairs to general needs, leasehold, market rent and our specialist Care and Support schemes. Our work also includes statutory and regulatory compliance checks. The Quality Assurance Auditor (Mechanical) is to audit and assess the quality, compliance, and safety of gas-related works and associated heating, hot water, water pump systems, Heat Interface Units (HIUs), and Heat Stores carried out by both in-house engineers and external contractors. The role ensures full compliance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, British Standards, and Riverside’s internal policies across domestic and communal heating systems, hot water installations, and associated trades. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with external third-party auditors to drive continuous improvement and maintain industry-leading safety and compliance standards, while specifically protecting the DLO’s Gas Safe registration. About you We are looking for someone with • Gas Safe Registered Engineer with experience in compliance auditing. • Domestic ACS Qualifications - CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1, G3, Water Regs WRAS • Commercial ACS Qualifications- COCN1,CODNCO1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1/TPCP1A • Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating/BPEC or LCL equivalent • Unvented hot water G3, Water Regs WRAS, Part LWhy Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay & generous pension • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefitsDiversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile Principal accountabilities:The difference you will make as a Quality Assurance Auditor (Mechanical Ser-vices): • Ensure all gas servicing, heating system repairs, hot water system installations, HIU and Heat Store maintenance, and pump servicing meet statutory, regulatory, and Riverside’s compliance standards. • Conduct compliance audits across the domestic and communal heating, hot water, water pumps, HIU, and Heat Store teams, including associated trades.# • Audit and verify the work of both Riverside’s Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) engineers and external contractors. • Act as the primary liaison for third-party auditors, supporting independent audits and ensuring findings are implemented. • Identify non-compliance issues and safety risks, working with teams to implement and track corrective actions. • Support the contract management team in assessing contractor performance and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met. • Provide training and technical guidance to engineers and contractors to improve work quality and compliance. • Maintain detailed audit reports and compliance records, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement. • Protect Riverside’s DLO’s Gas Safe registration by ensuring compliance with all necessary regulatory standards and implementing corrective actions as required.Role Responsibilities1. 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Financial Assessment Officer • Annual Salary: £28.00/hour (Umbrella), • Location: Wembley HA9 Day-to-day of the role: • Assess, review, or reconsider entitlement to various support schemes such as Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, Social Care financial assistance, and concessionary travel, ensuring compliance with current legislation and targeted timescales., • Resolve customer contacts at the first point of contact, ensuring high-quality service delivery across various access channels., • Liaise effectively with customers, representatives, landlords, and internal and external stakeholders to resolve all claim types., • Handle complex benefit cases, including investigating and resolving customer disputes, considering backdating requests, and dealing with cases involving deprivation of capital., • Maintain and update Council Tax accounts, manage overpayments, and undertake home visits if required., • Experience in financial assessments for care packages., • Proficiency in Mosaic is required; experience in Abacus is strongly desired., • Excellent knowledge of relevant IT systems, policy, and procedures., • Ability to understand and assimilate information, analyse conflicting sources of information, and make sound reasoned decisions., • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Portfolio PMO within the Project Management Office, joining a highly collaborative Project Portfolio Management team in London. The role involves ensuring transparency in project reporting, overseeing significant capital and operational budgets, and supporting the ongoing enhancement of PMO frameworks to drive efficiency and strategic value. As a PMO (AVP) you will immerse yourself in a varied role that places you at the centre of project portfolio management activities. You will take pride in monitoring financial projects from inception through completion, ensuring that every aspect-from budgeting to documentation-meets high standards of accuracy and transparency. By facilitating regular forums and validating key project documents, you will help drive successful outcomes while fostering an inclusive atmosphere where gentle challenge leads to better results. Your expertise with reporting tools such as ServiceNow, Excel and PowerPoint will be essential as you contribute ideas for automating processes and enhancing efficiency within the PMO. Experience Required; • Collaborate with technology delivery managers to gather, review, and present monthly status reports that are accessible and easily understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Monitor financial projects throughout their lifecycle, overseeing both inflight activities and future projections across significant capital expenditure and operational investment budgets., • Engage with IT heads to ensure statements of work are accurately reflected in forecasts, providing support in aligning project documentation with organisational objectives., • Facilitate weekly project forums where you will present project initiations, review demand requests, validate charters, and ensure resource allocation aligns with financial considerations., • Review and validate key project documents to confirm that all necessary resources, financials, and strategic considerations have been thoughtfully addressed., • Support the ongoing enhancement of the PMO function by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and increase overall efficiency., • Utilise ServiceNow, Excel and PowerPoint extensively to manage reporting requirements while seeking ways to improve current toolsets for greater effectiveness. If this role is of interest, please apply below. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Workday Financials SME 12-month initial contract London - Hybrid Up to £1000 per day inside IR35 I am currently working with a large financial services organisation that is in the early stages of implementing Workday Financials across its General Ledger. My client is seeking a Workday Financials SME with experience in Workday Prism Accounting centre to act as the key liaison between the third-party implementation partner and the internal business stakeholders. Essentials skills: • Lead the implementation of Workday Financials, including modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Reporting., • Experience with Prism Accounting Centre., • Collaborate with finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective Workday Financial system configurations., • Configure financial processes, including workflows, chart of accounts, and reporting frameworks, to align with organisational needs., • Manage financial data migration, ensuring data accuracy, validation, and reconciliation throughout the implementation process. Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Direct Payments Administrator Potters Bar | £28,000 per annum | Mon–Thurs 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4pm Are you a competent administrator with payroll or direct payments experience and a keen eye for detail. Do you have a passion for delivering excellent service? Our client, a well-established organisation in Potters Bar, is seeking a Direct Payments Administrator to join their friendly and supportive team. Key Responsibilities: • Process payroll and maintaining accurate records for direct payment users, • Manage payroll groupings, including adding/removing reports and sending portal invites, • Update monthly payroll spreadsheets with notes and processed data, • Add late payroll to invoice files and create invoices using SAP, • Action pay rate changes, including increases and hour adjustments, • Draft ad hoc letters for rent/mortgage applications and employment references, • Respond to queries on HMRC, pensions, hours and pay rates, • Handle redundancy and notice period calculations, • Manage SMP/SSP calculations and related queries, • Create and maintain holiday records, • Update systems with new worker details and verify timesheets, • Maintain front sheets on SAP and ensure correct funding for new accounts, • Process pensions opt-out requests and chase NI numbers, • Notify relevant personnel when accounts are set up, • Support with credit control as required What The Client Is Looking For: • Previous experience in payroll admin/direct payments would be useful, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Proficiency in SAP and Excel (or similar systems), • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks What’s On Offer: • Competitive salary of £28,000, • Early finish on Fridays, • Supportive team environment, • Opportunity to make a real impact in a vital role

\n\n \n\n European Billing Coordinator \n\n \n\n London | US Law Firm | Hybrid \n\n \n\n \n\n My client is seeking a highly organised and detail‑driven European Billing Coordinator to join their London finance team. This role provides billing and client‑engagement support across the firm's German offices as well as one London practice group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys partner interaction, cross‑border collaboration, and a varied billing and matter‑management remit. \n\n \n\n \n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n \n\n Billing & Inventory Management \n\n \n\n Preparing and reviewing bills in line with firm policies and German/UK VAT requirementsPosting bills, securing partner approval and issuing to clientsUploading e‑bills where requiredMonitoring WIP and prompting timely billing, including writing off residual balancesScheduling monthly WIP review meetings with designated partners and summarising actionsProcessing time transfers and maintaining accurate recordsProviding weekly WIP updates to clients Liaising with clients regarding outstanding invoices and updating the firm's collections systemProcessing write‑offs in accordance with firm policyLondon Specific Responsibilities \n\n \n\n Assisting with client and matter openings, including conflict checks and AML documentationEnsuring engagement letters are issued and returnedSetting up fee alerts and ensuring fee arrangements and currencies are accurately recordedBuilding strong relationships with designated clients from matter inception through completion \n\n \n\n Skills & Experience \n\n \n\n Law firm and international billing experience is requiredFluency in German is advantageous Strong working knowledge of Aderant, or similar finance system, as well as ExcelExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsConfident communicating with partners, clients and senior stakeholders \n\n \n\n Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. \n\n \n\n