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Your Company: \n Our client is an established family office supporting the financial affairs of a high-net-worth family, alongside the accounting, investment and compliance requirements of a number of associated financial interests. \n An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a professionally qualified Investments Accountant to join the team and take responsibility across investment accounting, wealth reporting, financial administration and operational improvement. \n The position would suit an accountant who enjoys working with detailed financial information and has an interest in investments, assets, loans and reporting, while also wanting the opportunity to become involved in technology, automation and wider business improvement projects. \n Your Role and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to: \n\n • Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely wealth and investment reporting.\n, • Preparing and reviewing investment reporting information prior to upload.\n, • Supporting investment performance reporting and analysis.\n, • Maintaining accurate records of investments, assets, loans and mortgages.\n, • Preparing and maintaining master loan summaries, quarterly loan memoranda, loan schedules and asset statements.\n, • Monitoring loan and mortgage repayment dates and ensuring relevant actions are completed.\n, • Calculating annual asset revaluations and preparing supporting information for reporting and compliance purposes.\n, • Supporting intercompany reconciliations and investment-related financial reporting.\n, • Maintaining an accurate electronic investment database.\n, • Ensuring relevant tax and legal jurisdiction information is correctly recorded.\n, • Developing and maintaining effective investment filing and information management systems.\n, • Supporting financial administration for a pension scheme and associated companies.\n, • Reviewing management accounts, VAT returns, year-end financial statements and audit files.\n, • Supporting the wider finance team with tax, governance and compliance requirements.\n, • Maintaining statutory books, registers and corporate records.\n, • Supporting company secretarial and corporate governance activities.\n, • Ensuring statutory and regulatory information is accurate and submitted within relevant deadlines.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve investment and financial reporting processes.\n, • Developing practical solutions to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency and information management.\n, • Supporting automation projects and the implementation of new financial systems and technologies.\n, • Assisting with the introduction of artificial intelligence and Microsoft 365 solutions.\n, • Managing or supporting project plans, system specifications, testing and implementation.\n, • Working with internal users, external suppliers and management throughout improvement projects.\n, • Supporting colleagues with training and adoption of new systems and processes.\n, • Maintaining strict confidentiality when dealing with investment, financial and personal information.\n, • Contributing to wider operational improvements across the family office.\n\n What You Will Need to Apply: \n\n • A professionally qualified accountant with at least three years of relevant experience gained within practice or industry.\n, • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.\n, • An interest in investments, asset reporting and financial administration.\n, • Experience working with detailed financial information and maintaining accurate records.\n, • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • A genuine interest in technology, automation and continuous improvement.\n, • Experience improving financial systems or processes would be advantageous.\n, • Strong Microsoft 365 skills, with advanced knowledge particularly advantageous.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.\n, • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and senior stakeholders.\n, • A practical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.\n, • The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.\n, • A professional, tactful and approachable manner.\n, • The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a small team.\n, • A commitment to professional development and CPD requirements.\n\n What You Will Get in Return: \n This is a varied opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their career within an environment combining investment accounting, wealth reporting, financial management, corporate governance and technology-driven improvement. \n You will have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge across investments, loans, assets and financial reporting while also contributing to projects designed to improve systems, automation and efficiency across the office. \n The role offers a salary of up to £50,000, alongside an annual salary and bonus review, 10% employer pension contribution and the option to make additional pension contributions through salary sacrifice. \n You will also receive 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, individual BUPA cover, life insurance worth four times your gross salary and payment of your annual professional membership subscription. \n The organisation places a strong emphasis on professional development and ongoing CPD. \n Following an initial training and probationary period, there is also the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, depending on the requirements and responsibilities of the role. \n To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to: \n Christina Smith – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist \n E:

Your Company: \n Our client is an established family office supporting the financial affairs of a high-net-worth family, together with the accounting, investment and compliance requirements of a number of associated financial interests. \n They are seeking a professionally qualified Accountant to join their team in a broad and varied position that goes well beyond traditional financial accounting. \n Working closely with colleagues across finance, tax, administration and compliance, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of accounting and reporting activities while also becoming involved in investment reporting, corporate governance, technology and process improvement. \n This is an opportunity for an accountant who enjoys variety and wants to use their financial expertise alongside an interest in technology and improving the way a business operates. \n Your Role and Responsibilities: While in this position your duties may include but may not be limited to: \n\n • Preparing and supporting the delivery of accurate financial and wealth reporting information.\n, • Supporting investment performance reporting and financial analysis.\n, • Reviewing financial information prior to upload and ensuring reporting is accurate and complete.\n, • Supporting asset revaluations and intercompany reconciliations.\n, • Preparing and maintaining loan summaries, loan schedules, quarterly loan memoranda and asset statements.\n, • Monitoring loan and mortgage repayment dates and ensuring relevant information is kept up to date.\n, • Calculating annual asset revaluations and preparing supporting information.\n, • Maintaining accurate records of investments, loans, mortgages and associated financial information.\n, • Maintaining an electronic investment database, including tax and legal jurisdiction information.\n, • Supporting the preparation of financial information for a pension scheme and associated companies.\n, • Reviewing management accounts, VAT returns, year-end financial statements and audit documentation.\n, • Supporting the finance team with tax, governance and compliance requirements.\n, • Maintaining statutory books, registers and corporate records.\n, • Supporting company secretarial activities and statutory and regulatory filings.\n, • Monitoring relevant Companies House and regulatory requirements.\n, • Supporting the development and improvement of financial and investment reporting systems.\n, • Identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes and improve efficiency.\n, • Assisting with technology and process improvement projects from specification through to implementation.\n, • Supporting the introduction and effective use of Microsoft 365, automation and artificial intelligence solutions.\n, • Liaising with internal colleagues, external suppliers and management during projects.\n, • Providing training and support to colleagues when new systems or processes are introduced.\n, • Contributing to continuous improvements across finance, administration and compliance.\n, • Working collaboratively across the office to support wider business objectives.\n\n What You Will Need to Apply: \n\n • A professionally qualified accountant with at least three years of relevant experience within practice or industry.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.\n, • Good understanding of reconciliations, financial controls and reporting processes.\n, • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\n, • An interest in investment reporting and financial administration.\n, • A genuine interest in technology, automation and process improvement.\n, • Experience improving processes, systems or ways of working would be advantageous.\n, • Strong Microsoft 365 skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • The ability to work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and senior stakeholders.\n, • A practical and solutions-focused approach.\n, • The ability to work with confidential financial and personal information with complete discretion.\n, • A professional, approachable and collaborative manner.\n, • The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.\n, • A commitment to maintaining professional development and CPD requirements.\n\n What You Will Get in Return: \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant looking for a position with genuine variety and the chance to broaden their experience beyond traditional accounting. \n You will gain exposure to investment reporting, wealth management information, corporate governance, company administration, technology projects and process improvement, while working within an established and close-knit family office environment. \n The role offers a salary of up to £50,000, alongside an annual salary and bonus review, 10% employer pension contribution and the option to make additional pension contributions through salary sacrifice. \n Benefits also include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, individual BUPA cover, life insurance worth four times your gross salary and payment of your annual professional membership subscription. \n The organisation is committed to supporting ongoing CPD and professional development, helping you build your technical and commercial experience. \n Following an initial training and probationary period, there is also the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, depending on the requirements of the role. \n Christina Smith – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist \n E:

Your new company \n A well established accountancy practice providing a wide range of services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals. They pride themselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service and are looking for an experienced and proactive Accountant to join the team. \n Your new role \n This is a varied position offering exposure to all aspects of practice accounting. The successful candidate will work closely with a portfolio of clients and be responsible for preparing accounts, tax returns and management information, whilst supporting clients with their day-to-day financial needs. Key Responsibilities \n\n • Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships\n, • Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns\n, • Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, directors and sole traders\n, • Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Reviewing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial data\n, • Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing accounting and tax support\n, • Assisting clients with cloud accounting software and systems queries\n, • Supporting the Partners with ad hoc projects and practice-related assignments\n, • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a well-rounded practice professional who is comfortable working across accounts, tax and client advisory work. Requirements \n\n • Ideally, you will be qualified. However, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered\n, • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment\n, • Strong knowledge of accounts preparation\n, • Experience preparing Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns\n, • Experience producing management accounts\n, • Good understanding of accounting principles and UK tax compliance\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Friendly and supportive working environment\n, • Exposure to a varied client portfolio\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • 35 hour working week\n, • 23 days holiday + bank holidays\n, • Free car parking\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency is supporting a fantastic, fast growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Rochester in their search for a Senior Practice Accountant to join their expanding team. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and progressive accountancy practice that provides a broad range of services to owner managed businesses across a variety of sectors. \n You will work in a general practice capacity, providing accounts and tax services to a diverse client base. As your role develops, you will have the opportunity to build and manage your own portfolio while becoming involved in advisory projects and other value added services. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships\n, • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns\n, • Managing relationships with a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses\n, • Liaising with clients and responding to accounting and tax queries\n, • Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members\n, • Assisting with bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts where required\n, • Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and advisory services\n, • Working closely with the partners and managers on ad hoc assignments\n\n Requirements \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience\n, • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice\n, • Strong accounts preparation and tax experience\n, • Excellent communication and client management skills\n, • A proactive and commercially minded approach\n, • The ambition to develop your own client portfolio and progress within the firm\n\n Benefits \n\n • Salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Full study support, if required\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • Excellent opportunities for career progression\n, • Exposure to advisory assignments and a diverse client portfolio\n, • A supportive environment within a fast growing firm\n\n For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Tristan Finch at TPF Recruitment. \n \n Telephone: \n Email: \n \n

We're looking for a Finance professional that is either located on Chatham or willing to do three days in the Chatham office. \n This is a great opportunity to step into the Financial Services sector and get a well known and globally recognized name onto the CV, while getting exposure to project work. \n What we're looking for: \n\n • AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) qualified, or actively studying towards\n, • No deep IFRS knowledge required - this is a genuinely junior-friendly role\n, • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, organised approach\n, • Able to commit to a maximum one-month notice period\n\n What's on offer: \n\n • £36,000-£45,000 base salary (dependent on experience)\n, • Full benefits package including two bonus payments (details on application)\n, • A genuinely differentiating employer to have on your CV\n, • Strong potential for internal mobility for high performers, including opportunities in London\n\n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

New Business Financial Adviser \n Kent | Office-Based Highly Competitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus OTE £120,000+ | Employed \n Are you an ambitious, Level 4 qualified Financial Adviser looking to join a growing firm where you can genuinely make a difference? \n Our client has built a fantastic reputation for delivering first-class financial planning whilst creating a supportive, rewarding, and enjoyable place to work. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a New Business Financial Adviser who will play a key role in helping the firm expand even further over the long term. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an adviser who wants to be part of a business journey, rather than just another number within a larger organisation. \n The Opportunity \n You'll focus on building new client relationships, converting quality opportunities, and delivering holistic financial advice across pensions, investments, protection and retirement planning. \n The business provides a strong flow of professionally introduced leads, alongside full Paraplanning and Administration support, allowing you to focus on developing clients and generating revenue. \n What's on Offer? \n\n • Basic salary of £40,000 - £60,000 DOE\n, • Uncapped bonus structure\n, • Realistic first-year OTE of £120,000+\n, • Strong lead generation process and warm opportunities\n, • Full Paraplanning and Administration support\n, • Ongoing training, coaching and development\n, • Clear long-term career progression\n, • Supportive and collaborative team culture\n, • Opportunity to help shape the future growth of the business\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide holistic financial planning advice to new and existing clients.\n, • Generate and convert new business opportunities.\n, • Build strong relationships with clients and professional introducers.\n, • Conduct financial reviews and cashflow planning discussions.\n, • Create tailored recommendations aligned to client objectives.\n, • Ensure all advice meets FCA and compliance standards.\n, • Work closely with support staff to deliver excellent client outcomes.\n\n About You \n\n • Level 4 Diploma qualified.\n, • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Financial Adviser.\n, • Strong knowledge of pensions, investments and protection.\n, • Proven track record of winning new business.\n, • Commercially minded, ambitious and self-motivated.\n, • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.\n, • Passionate about delivering exceptional client outcomes.\n\n If you're looking for a firm that values its people, rewards success, and offers a genuine opportunity to grow with the business long term, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n

Interim Financial Controller \n Location: Kent Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term Contract Rate: £40 - £50 per hr Start Date: Immediate \n Financial Controller \n Reed Accountancy & Finance are supporting several organisations seeking experienced Financial Controllers to provide leadership during periods of growth, transformation and change. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Leading finance teams.\n, • Managing month-end and year-end reporting.\n, • Budgeting and forecasting.\n, • Cashflow management.\n, • Audit management.\n, • Financial controls and compliance.\n, • Board reporting.\n, • Continuous process improvement.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified.\n, • Proven team management experience.\n, • Strong technical and commercial finance expertise.\n, • Experience within complex business environments.\n\n Reed Accountancy & Finance are recruiting on behalf of a number of clients across Kent and the South East. These assignments vary in length and may lead to longer-term opportunities. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are immediately available or becoming available within the next few weeks, we would be delighted to hear from you. \n

Working within a specialist financial reporting team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of financial statements across multiple group entities, managing technical accounting projects, and acting as the primary contact for external auditors on technical matters. \n Client Details \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join our Mid Kent based client. The successful candidate will act as the organisation's expert on complex accounting issues, providing expert guidance on IFRS, UK GAAP, regulatory reporting, and technical accounting matters. \n Description \n Financial Accountant responsibilities include: \n\n • Researching, interpreting, and applying IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards to complex business transactions and new initiatives.\n, • Preparing technical accounting papers, reviewing contracts, and advising on appropriate accounting treatments and revenue recognition policies.\n, • Preparing complex Financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation for external audit purposes.\n, • Acting as the key point of contact for auditors on technical accounting matters and resolving complex accounting issues.\n, • Leading the implementation of new accounting standards across the organisation and advising stakeholders on the financial reporting implications.\n, • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across financial reporting systems, processes, and controls.\n, • Supporting ad-hoc technical accounting and finance projects as required.\n\n \n Profile \n The successful Financial Accountant should have: \n\n • ACA qualification, or ACCA/CIMA with proven technical accounting experience.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirements.\n, • Experience within audit, technical accounting, or financial reporting environments.\n, • Experience preparing or auditing consolidated financial statements within large or complex organisations.\n, • Experience managing external audit relationships and liaising with professional advisers.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and exposure to large ERP systems.\n, • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.\n, • The ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders and external advisers.\n, • Hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Long-term career development within a stable and highly regarded organisation.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Finance Director \n Medway, Kent | Hybrid working - 4 days on-site Salary: c£80,000 + £600 per month car allowance + bonus up to £12,000 \n Reed is exclusively recruiting for a Finance Director to join an established and internationally backed SME with circa £24m turnover and around 60 employees. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence. Sitting as No.2 to the Managing Director, you will have full ownership of the finance function while also playing an important role across the wider operational business. \n The finance team is well structured, with a highly dependable Finance Manager overseeing the day-to-day activity. This allows the Finance Director to focus on the areas where they can add the greatest value, including: \n\n • UK and Group financial reporting\n, • Budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning\n, • Cash flow and working capital management\n, • Commercial and financial analysis\n, • Identifying risks, opportunities and potential financial challenges\n, • Providing insight to support pricing, investment and strategic decisions\n, • MI, KPI reporting and performance analysis\n, • Statutory reporting, tax, audit and financial governance\n, • Business partnering with the MD and wider leadership team\n\n This is much broader than a traditional Finance Director position. Alongside finance, you will work closely with Warehouse, Operations, Marketing, Customer Service and Account Management, while also overseeing outsourced HR and Health & Safety support, including involvement in recruitment, performance and disciplinary matters where required. \n A key upcoming project will be the UK implementation ofMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as part of a Group-wide ERP migration. You will play a leading role in the transformation, improving systems, processes and reporting across the business. \n What We're Looking For \n You will ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with senior finance experience gained within an SME environment, ideally circa £10m-£50m turnover. \n You will bring strong commercial acumen, excellent business partnering skills and the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. Experience managing teams and delivering ERP/system transformation is important. A background in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution or a similarly operational environment would be advantageous, as would previous exposure to HR responsibilities. \n Given the breadth of the position, you will also need to be highly organised and comfortable balancing a number of different priorities. \n Package \n\n • £600 per month car allowance\n, • Bonus up to £12,000 based on objectives\n, • 5% employer pension contribution (5% employee)\n, • Bupa private healthcare\n, • 25 days' holiday\n, • 4x salary life assurance\n, • Hybrid working - 4 days per week on-site\n\n Why Apply? \n This is a genuine opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team and work directly alongside the MD, with the freedom to shape the finance function and influence the wider business. You will inherit a strong team and solid foundations, with the focus firmly on future performance, improvement and growth. \n If you are a commercially minded finance leader looking for a broad Finance Director / No.2 to MD opportunity with real ownership and influence, I'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now for information and a confidential discussion. \n

Supporting the Financial Controller with the maintenance of the financial records of Wisdom Hospice Support, which operates achain of charity retail shops in Medway and Swale. You willprovide essential cover and maintaining financial continuity onday-to-day ledger tasks during the Financial Controller's annualleave.Wisdom Hospice Support is the thriving trading subsidiary of the Wisdom Hospice Charity.Thanks to the brilliant success and expansion of our 5 local high-street charity shops, we are generating more revenue than ever to fund crucial care in our community.Financial Accuracy & Detail (The "Numbers" Side)• Daily Reconciliations: Match daily shop sales from our KudosEPOS system against bank statements, quickly investigatingany digital or cash variances.• Audit Reviews: Conduct weekly financial audit reviews bybranch to keep our shop finances sharp and accurate.• E-Commerce Tracking: Track and verify online trading revenuefrom growing platforms like eBay and Ziffit, matching data backto Kudos.• Ledger & Expenses: Process purchase invoices accurately inXero, prepare monthly supplier bank payment runs, andcategorise staff expenses/corporate credit cards.• Month & Year End: Assist with month-end and year-end closeprocedures, including preparing journal entries.Collaboration, Impact & Growth (The "People" & "Dynamic" Side)• Trusted Deputy: Maintain financial continuity by confidentlycovering for the Financial Controller during periods of leave.• Retail Team Support: Act as a helpful, approachable point ofcontact for our Shop Managers regarding financial queries andcash processes.• Gift Aid Champion: Support the preparation of monthly Gift Aidclaims and distribute annual Gift Aid statements to our generousdonors.• Operations Coordination: Manage utility contracts and co-ordinate timely meter readings across our retail premises.• Strategic Growth: Contribute valuable data to the annualbudgeting process, with opportunities to expand into broaderdata collection and business intelligence analysis to drivestrategic retail insights.SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTESWe are looking for someone who brings a balance of technical competence and a warm, collaborative spirit:• Detail-Oriented: You possess a high degree of accuracy andlove bringing order to data.• A Natural Communicator: You have excellent people skills, highstandards of spoken/written English, and the ability to explainfinancial matters clearly to non finance colleagues.• Tech Savvy: Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential. -Experience with Xero and EPOS systems is highly preferred(though we will gladly train the right person).• Proactive & Adaptable: You are a quick learner, comfortableusing your initiative, and happy to get stuck into whatever needs doing to support the charity's aims.• Qualifications: AAT Level 2 is an advantage, but we place equalvalue on solid, practical experience in a similar finance role.• Values-Driven: You understand the sensitive nature of hospicework and share our commitment to compassion and community.• Mobile: A current valid driving licence and use of your own car is required to occasionally connect with our local shops.To support this exciting growth, we are looking for a dynamic, proactive Finance Administrator. This is a pivotal role working side-by-side with our Financial Controller.You won't just be crunching numbers; you will be a vital bridge between finance and our energetic Retail Team, helping to ensure our shops run seamlessly. If you have an eagle eyefor detail, a passion for process, and excellent people skills, you’ll fit right into our supportive work family.

Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable. We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 4-month temporary position at a manufacturing company based in Rochester. Help with bank statement reconciliation, as well as accounts invoice and ledger functions.

To provide accurate, timely administrative support across the logistics, technical and finance functions, maintaining data quality in the accounting system and ensuring smooth processing of orders, deliveries, quality records and invoicing.A well established organisation who are performing well in t

Are you an Accounts Assistant or similar looking for a varied and local, part-time role within a well-established Financial Advisory who pride themselves on looking after their staff and a positive culture in a role offering a good work-life balance, and opportunities for training and progression?.

To provide accurate, timely administrative support across the logistics, technical and finance functions, maintaining data quality in the accounting system and ensuring smooth processing of orders, deliveries, quality records and invoicing.Client Details A well established organisation who are perfo

They look after small and medium-sized businesses across the full range, from bookkeeping and payroll through to management accounts, tax and advisory work.

As the company expands, they are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant with strong Xero expertise to join their team and keep their financial operations running smoothly.

We're looking for a Finance professional that is either located on Chatham or willing to do three days in the Chatham office.This is a great opportunity to step into the Financial Services sector and get a well known and globally recognized name onto the CV, while getting exposure to project work.AA

Vardey Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in the Gillingham area near Shaftesbury, North Dorset. You will own the end-to-end monthly payroll process, manage starters and leavers, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions and payroll reporting, while supporting broader accounts duties. The role requires 5+ years in payroll, strong Excel skills, and proven Sage 50 Payroll experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This role will be required to act as the Finance Manager for the Gillingham site, reporting to Site Finance Controller. The Finance Manager role revolves around supporting both the site Financial Controller and the Finance team in the production of monthly and annual reporting and ensuring specifically that there is understanding of process, policy and compliance responsibilities. Responsible for co-ordinating the updating and documenting of current processes alongside this. Responsible for coordination of both external and internal audit. • To manage a team (AP and AR and GL) and ensure delivery of all Financial elements, • To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting to strict deadlines; input into the budget/forecast process, • Manage and control production of the monthly Balance Sheet forecast and provide details and accurate variance analysis, • To liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes and respond with required data requests, • Ensure the site is Sarbannes Oxley compliant., • Assist with maintaining and continuously developing accurate and timely reporting systems which meaningfully analyse and interpret the financial performance of the site, • Continue to help develop robust forecasting process, including Budget and Plan years for Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flow, and FX. Report Risks & Opportunities and key Initiatives to deliver, • Support Management Team with information, analysis & guidance to allow strong Financial Control, • Work to improve the Site's Working Capital Cycle, • The role will be heavily compliance based., • Support the preparation of Capital Project Proposals, • To administer the Company's assets and liabilities in accordance with the established financial controls and accounting policies of the Company., • Supervision of Finance team, covering for and supporting the Controller in this activity., • Liaison with Finance Shared Service Centre in Krakow (GBS), • Approvals, • Other tasks and responsibilities as required, • Strong compliance skillset, • Good level of excel skills, • Strong analytical skills, • Knowledge of VAT return preparation, • Strong accounting skills, • Good experience of Financial reporting in a multinational company environment, • Good understanding of all areas of P&L and Balance sheet, • Ability to understand, evaluate and implement improvements in current processes, • Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with a good number of years relevant experience, • Experience in forecast modelling, • Experience working in a manufacturing environment #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Henry Schein One UK, we are a tech company with a mission to redefine dental care, creating a future where personalised, AI‑driven treatment and intelligent practice management come together to enhance patient care and build a thriving dental practice. We’re innovators, relentless in our pursuit of customer success and constantly pushing the boundaries of the possible to create world‑class SaaS products. Culture matters to us. Celebrated as one of the ‘Sunday Times UK’s Best Places to Work’ companies, our culture as an inclusive and forward‑thinking company means we are committed to creating an environment that values diversity and flexibility and promotes equal opportunities for everyone. Tech for good! Our SaaS product Dentally, solves real‑world problems across three core areas. Clinical – AI‑powered diagnostics and note‑taking, giving dentists an extra set of expert eyes on every x‑ray, further detecting subtle signs across conditions and boosting clinical accuracy in seconds. Practice Management – Automating everything, ensuring dental practices get admin done quicker! Payments, Workflows & Patient Management, 3rd Party Integration, Reporting and Staff Instant Messaging. Patient Experience – A digital‑first experience that empowers patients to manage appointments, complete medical forms, and make payments – all from their own device. No more old‑school phone calls and paper forms. We are problem solvers, not ticket takers, and we champion creative problem‑solving. Customer success is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to ensure that each member of our team, regardless of their department or role, prioritises the success of the customer in every interaction. From our Commercial teams right through to Operations, every area of our business plays an instrumental role in shaping the value of our user’s experience. Our customer success programmes are pivotal in maintaining dynamic feedback channels with our product teams, ensuring that we are always enhancing our software to align with customer needs. By delivering top‑tier service, crafting innovative solutions, and offering proactive support, we are not just meeting expectations—we are creating long‑lasting partnerships that drive positive outcomes. As UK Financial Controller, you’ll enable confident, data‑led decision‑making by delivering clear, timely and reliable financial insight that supports growth, efficiency and long‑term value. By leading a high‑performing reporting finance function and maintaining strong governance, you’ll help the business invest wisely, meet its regulatory obligations and build trust with senior leaders and external stakeholders. You’ll also shape how finance scales with the business—driving continuous improvement, automation and robust controls, while working closely with UK leaders and the US corporate team. Through developing an inclusive, high‑performing team, you’ll empower other functions to succeed and ensure the financial foundations are in place to support customers, innovation and sustainable growth. Oversee the full UK reporting finance function, including direct line management of a small team of accountants Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting; evolve the financial reporting to meet the needs of the business Responsible for financial compliance and regulatory matters with particular focus on quarterly SOX reporting and internal controls Ownership of company and industry financial standards and policies collaborating with key stakeholders including US corporate team Lead the annual statutory audit and the preparation of statutory financial statements to sign off Lead continuous improvement and transformation projects on finance reporting, automation of internal controls and company wide initiatives Lead and develop a high‑performing team of finance professionals, motivating and inspiring them to reach and exceed all set targets and KPIs Coach team members in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous development Ensure all team members have clear, up‑to‑date Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and receive regular performance reviews and meaningful 1:1 conversations to support growth, engagement and accountability Maintain a trusting, collaborative environment, enabling the team to thrive Lead the recruitment efforts for your team, identifying and hiring top talent Promote an inclusive and diverse culture, in line with the Henry Schein One values Qualified with at least 5 years’ post qualified experience Credible, confident and articulate, with excellent communication and presentation skills Solid experience in coaching, developing and motivating staff Ability to clearly communicate technically complex financial issues, combined with effective influencing skills at all levels Ability to multi‑task and stay organised in a dynamic work environment, with excellent attention to detail Bright, highly self‑motivated, and driven to lead by example as an enthusiastic team player Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and an appetite to embrace AI tools Strong understanding of IFRS and UKGAAP, ideally SOX Strong controls ethic Experience working on Microsoft Dynamics is preferable Diversity at Henry Schein One is all about you being you. Diversity and inclusion are integral to every aspect of our business, we push boundaries fuelled by a diverse set of voices and a desire to make a difference. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We welcome everyone to our team; we foster creativity and ambition throughout our business. We’re making a difference every day and you can too. Each Person is as Important as the Next Open Communication Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Citizenship Shared Success Ethics Recognise Creativity & Encourage it People are our Greatest Asset #J-18808-Ljbffr

TRAINEE FINANCIAL ADVISER Location: London, EC3V. Clark James Recruitment are working with a highly professional Wealth Management Business in London. Due to further expansion within the team our client has an opportunity for a Trainee Financial Adviser (Wealth Manager) to join the business based in our clients London office. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven candidate to deliver first class support to a Senior Wealth Manager and their growing team, whilst continuing the path of becoming a fully qualified Wealth Manager, fully supported by the company and its robust Training and Development. • Attend Client Meetings with Wealth Managers., • Manage Action Points from Client Meetings., • Writing Post Approval Suitability letters and Business Submission., • Carry Forward, Annual Allowance, Lifetime Allowance Calculations., • Client Financial Review input/updating., • Manage Pipeline for Senior Wealth Manager., • Analytics using FE Analytics and preparation of detailed Voyant reports., • Drawdown Review Letters and Fund Switch Letters., • Respond to Client Inquiries (Technical and administrative)., • Identify Opportunities and Referrals from Existing Clients., • Managing workflow through Asana software and Business Trackers., • Facilitation of defined benefit transfers., • Preparation of Illustrations and Electronic Business Submissions utilising the Blue—door software., • Critical Yield Calculations., • Manage Outsourced Letter of Authority Process., • Applicants must demonstrate a professional image and entrepreneurial spirit in both appearance and attitude along with providing quality support on time to agreed standards., • This is an interesting and challenging role that would suit an entrepreneurial, confident, motivated, highly organised and professional individual who enjoys using their initiative and who has a ‘can do’ working style., • You must be able to demonstrate previous work experience within Wealth Management or regulated Financial Services., • Applicants must hold the CII diploma or be working towards RO exams., • High level of attention to detail & excellent organisation skills., • High standard of written & verbal communication skills., • Highly IT literate, including advanced MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills., • Keeps calm when faced with conflicting demands and handles these effectively., • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating a professional, proactive and positive attitude., • Ability to work autonomously as well as working on shared goals as part of a team., • Manages time effectively with the ability to multi-task., • Basic salary £29,000 - £33,000., • Opportunity to earn bonuses., • Company benefits., • 4 days in the office, 1 day work from home during probation., • 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home after successful completion of probation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TPF Recruitment is representing a well established and highly reputable firm of chartered accountants in Medway, seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join their team. You will handle statutory accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT and general bookkeeping, with on‑the‑job training and study support provided. Experience with Iris, Sage, Xero or QuickBooks is beneficial and you will be supported in your professional development within a friendly environment that values work‑life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Closing Date for Application: Sunday 27/09/2026 Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years. The Assistant Management Accountant's role will provide accurate financial reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and performance insights to enable effective operational and strategic decision making. • Calculate and maintain monthly intercompany pricing., • Complete periodic operational statutory reporting, including National Statistics submissions., • Prepare GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Finance Manager., • Assist with month-end close activities, including journals., • Produce and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports within agreed timescales., • Produce and analyse manufacturing KPI reports for operational colleagues., • Support the Management Accountant in analysing manufacturing costs, labour costs, overhead absorption, and production variances., • Support the Management Accountant with inventory valuation processes, stock reconciliations, and periodic stock counts., • Assist with the investigation of inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances., • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support finance projects as required by the Finance Manager., • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (study support can be provided), • Commercial and/or industry experience, • Good understanding and experience of ERP systems (SAGE is desirable but not essential), • Good Microsoft Excel skills, • Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week - this is a hybrid position with 3 days minimum in the office and 2 days optional from home, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Up to 8% matched pension, • Company Sick Pay, • Share save Scheme, • Life assurance, • Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Assistant Management AccountantApply: Polypipe Aylesford: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 28, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR102419Closing Date for Application:Sunday 27/09/2026Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Servicesleverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.The RoleThe Assistant Management Accountant's role will provide accurate financial reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and performance insights to enable effective operational and strategic decision making.The key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role includes: Calculate and maintain monthly intercompany pricing. Complete periodic operational statutory reporting, including National Statistics submissions. Prepare GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Finance Manager. Assist with month-end close activities, including journals Produce and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports within agreed timescales. Produce and analyse manufacturing KPI reports for operational colleagues. Support the Management Accountant in analysing manufacturing costs, labour costs, overhead absorption, and production variances. Support the Management Accountant with inventory valuation processes, stock reconciliations, and periodic stock counts. Assist with the investigation of inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support finance projects as required by the Finance Manager.We are looking for someone who meets the following person specification: Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (study support can be provided) Commercial and/or industry experience Good understanding and experience of ERP systems (SAGE is desirable but not essential) Good Microsoft Excel skillsWorking hours & Benefits: Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week - this is a hybrid position with 3 days minimum in the office and 2 days optional from home 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Up to 8% matched pension Company Sick Pay Share save Scheme Life assurance* Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling servicesHere at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Polypipe Limited, operating as Polypipe Building Services in Aylesford, seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to deliver precise financial reporting, cost analysis and performance insights to support operational decision making.

Vardey Recruitment Ltd in the Gillingham area near Shaftesbury, North Dorset, seeks an experienced Payroll & Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. You’ll handle end‑to‑end payroll and assist with broader finance tasks. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll and compliant reporting, while exploring improvements to processes and automation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This job profile provides a broad overview of the Job Universal Banker (Type 2) RBWM and is not intended to exhaustively describe the job.

Clark James Recruitment has a unique opportunity in the mid Kent area for a Commercial Insurance Underwriter to join a stable, professional business offering hybrid working. The role focuses on underwriting renewal business, handling broker and client queries, and quoting for new business in a friendly, supportive environment. Prior underwriting experience or delegated authority from a broker is preferred; salary reflects experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PHINIA Delphi UK Ltd in Gillingham seeks a Finance professional to join the site team, delivering accurate management reporting and robust financial analysis across monthly, quarterly and year-end closes. You will maintain books and records, prepare P&L and balance sheets, liaise with auditors, support budget and forecast cycles, ensure SOX compliance, and help drive improvements in reporting processes while mentoring the Finance team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TPF Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Practice Accountant to join a friendly and relaxed independent accountancy practice based in Gillingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to manage a varied portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, SMEs and medium sized limited companies, with focus on statutory accounts, management accounts and tax work. You will also support juniors and assist directors with queries. #J-18808-Ljbffr

NET Recruit is seeking an experienced Investments & Project Manager for a UK family office. The role blends accounting, investment reporting, corporate governance, and technology-driven process improvements. You will lead reporting improvements, support asset valuations, and maintain investment systems while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance. A hybrid working arrangement is available, with opportunities to develop into broader operational leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr

HSBC Global Services Limited is seeking a Branch-based Universal Banker (Type 2) for RBWM. The role focuses on generating revenue by meeting customer needs in personal banking and Advance segments, guiding customers to use HSBC channels, and providing referrals to Wealth Sales and Branch Specialists. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with training and a starting salary of £27,200 plus a discretionary annual bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Aylesford/Hybrid Salary/package: £40,000 per annum (pro-rata for 6 months) Contract type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Lead a high-performing finance team and play a key role in driving cash flow across the business. Join Commercial Services Group as our Credit Control Team Leader, where you'll combine hands-on credit control expertise with people leadership to help maximise working capital, improve processes and deliver outstanding financial performance. Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the UK's leading providers of business services, supporting customers across the public and private sectors. Through our diverse portfolio of businesses, we deliver services spanning education, procurement, energy, IT, HR, legal and finance. Our Corporate Shared Services function provides vital support across the group, ensuring our businesses operate efficiently and continue to deliver exceptional service to customers. This role is responsible for leading our Credit Control function and ensuring the effective collection of outstanding debt across multiple divisions. You'll play a critical role in maintaining healthy cash flow, supporting strategic business objectives and driving continuous improvement across finance operations. • Leading and developing a team of Credit Controllers & Cash Allocators to deliver high performance and excellent customer service, • Managing team workloads and resources to maximise cash collection and reduce aged debt, • Acting as an escalation point for complex customer queries, disputes and debt-related issues, • Building strong relationships with business leaders to support working capital objectives, • Producing and analysing management information, KPIs and performance reports, • Identifying risks and opportunities that impact cash flow and debt recovery, • Driving process improvements, automation initiatives and operational efficiencies, • Monitoring compliance controls relating to customer account setup and maintenance, • Coaching, mentoring and developing team members through regular performance management activities, • Supporting wider Finance Operations initiatives and business transformation programmes, • Previous experience managing a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable team within a large organisation, • Strong understanding of debt collection, cash flow management and Accounts Receivable processes, • Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams, • Advanced Excel and reporting skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, • Experience producing KPIs, management information and financial performance reports, • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level, • Experience leading teams through change and process improvement initiatives, • Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, • Salary of £40,000 per annum (pro-rata), • 25 days annual leave (Pro-rata), • Birthday Day Off, • One Concessionary Day off during the Christmas Period, • Life assurance cover (4x salary), • Pension scheme with employer contribution, • Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme, • Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, • Tailored development support with real opportunities to progress, • Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy, • Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office CSG is the UK's largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £700 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 35+ businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact. As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Assistant Management Accountant's role will provide accurate financial reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and performance insights to enable effective operational and strategic decision making. The key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role includes: • Calculate and maintain monthly intercompany pricing., • Complete periodic operational statutory reporting, including National Statistics submissions., • Prepare GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Finance Manager., • Assist with month-end close activities, including journals, • Produce and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports within agreed timescales., • Produce and analyse manufacturing KPI reports for operational colleagues., • Support the Management Accountant in analysing manufacturing costs, labour costs, overhead absorption, and production variances., • Support the Management Accountant with inventory valuation processes, stock reconciliations, and periodic stock counts., • Assist with the investigation of inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances., • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support finance projects as required by the Finance Manager., • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (study support can be provided), • Commercial and/or industry experience, • Good understanding and experience of ERP systems (SAGE is desirable but not essential), • Good Microsoft Excel skills, • Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week - this is a hybrid position with 3 days minimum in the office and 2 days optional from home, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Up to 8% matched pension, • Company Sick Pay, • Share save Scheme, • Life assurance, • Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years., Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location:Aylesford / Hybrid Salary/package:£27,642 - £33,098 per annum (pro rata) Contract type:Up to 18 month fixed term contract (maternity cover) Hours:Full time, 37 hours per week Do you have experience working in school finance and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to schools across Kent? As a Finance Officer, you'll join a supportive and well-established team, using your existing school finance experience to support a range of financial activities for our education customers. You'll work closely with colleagues and schools, helping to ensure financial processes run smoothly while continuing to develop your expertise. Due to the nature of work being carried out a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. The Education People, part ofCommercial Services Group, havebeen supporting people to deliver the things that matter to the lives of children for many years and can proudly say that each of our education services is brought to you by experts in their field. Our expertise ranges from safeguarding to equality & inclusion, from financial management to professional development alongside a whole range of other areas. Wherever it’s possible to provide education support services, we are committed to doing just that - whether it’s expert training, online education events or downloadable resources. TheFinance Officersupports schools and academies with day-to-day financial tasks, helping with financial planning, monitoring and compliance activities. The role involves working closely with schools to provide practical support and reliable financial services, contributing to their overall financial stability. This support helps schools focus on delivering quality education. • Provide on-site support to schools by assisting with processing, budget preparation, monthly monitoring and year end account closure, with guidance and support from the wider team., • Escalate any contracts to the Senior Contracts Officers regarding all financial issues in schools and academies., • Assist schools and academies with the day-to-day use of their financial and management accounting systems. This will include helping to gather information and support the preparation of statutory and ad hoc financial returns, as well as assisting with basic checks and submissions under the supervision of more experienced team., • Work on the helpdesk to provide remote support to schools and academies., • Support the delivery of all business requirements of Schools Financial Services., • Experience in schools finance role. (essential), • Knowledge of finance systems and accounting software., • Ability to work alone and as part of a team., • Strong customer relationship skills., • Research, analytical and interpretive skills., • Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle., • Salary of £27,642 - £33,098 per annum (pro rata for duration of contract), • 25 days annual leave,rising to 27 after four years (pro rata for duration of contract), • One concessionary day during the Christmas period, • Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, • Life assurance cover, • Hybrid working CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact. As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any. CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally. We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact. As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. As a member of Inclusive Employers and a Working Families Employer, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Assistant Management AccountantApply: Polypipe Aylesford: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 28, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR102419Closing Date for Application:Sunday 27/09/2026Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Servicesleverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.The RoleThe Assistant Management Accountant's role will provide accurate financial reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and performance insights to enable effective operational and strategic decision making.The key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role includes: Calculate and maintain monthly intercompany pricing. Complete periodic operational statutory reporting, including National Statistics submissions. Prepare GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Finance Manager. Assist with month-end close activities, including journals Produce and deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operational reports within agreed timescales. Produce and analyse manufacturing KPI reports for operational colleagues. Support the Management Accountant in analysing manufacturing costs, labour costs, overhead absorption, and production variances. Support the Management Accountant with inventory valuation processes, stock reconciliations, and periodic stock counts. Assist with the investigation of inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support finance projects as required by the Finance Manager.We are looking for someone who meets the following person specification: Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (study support can be provided) Commercial and/or industry experience Good understanding and experience of ERP systems (SAGE is desirable but not essential) Good Microsoft Excel skillsWorking hours & Benefits: Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week - this is a hybrid position with 3 days minimum in the office and 2 days optional from home 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Up to 8% matched pension Company Sick Pay Share save Scheme Life assurance* Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling servicesHere at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, manufacturing cost analysis and KPI insights to support operational decisions.

Clark James Insurance Recruitment are working with a leading specialist Insurance broker in the Surrey area who have a rarely available opportunity on their Commercial Lines team in expansion. The account handler will deal with risks including Property, Construction, PI, D&O and Cyber Liability, and

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their award-winning client in Gillingham, Kent. The role covers all aspects of family law, including separation, divorce, financial remedy and children matters, with opportunities to draft key documents and advise clients. You should have 2+ years PQE, be able to manage your own caseload, and be proficient with practice and case management systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PHINIA is seeking a Finance Manager for the Gillingham site, reporting to the Site Finance Controller.You will support monthly and annual reporting, ensuring compliance and robust controls across AP, AR and GL functions.You will lead the finance team, coordinate audits, and drive forecasting, budget

Chatham, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/09/2026 TPF Recruitment is representing a well established and highly reputable firm of chartered accountants who are looking for a Semi Senior Accountant to join their successful team based in Medway. You will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts, corporate tax, and personal tax returns, VAT returns and general bookkeeping duties. A full study package and on the job training and support will be provided too. Candidates with an interest or experience in cloud accounting software will be of particular interest as our client is looking to further their Xero cloud accounting offering. Our client has a long standing and mixed client base of Ltd companies, sole traders and LLPs across Kent and the South East. You will be given lots of autonomy and a fantastic working environment to progress in your career, and your studies if required. They offer a very relaxed working environment with a strong staff retention rate and an excellent work life balance. • Statutory Accounts Preparation, • Corporate Tax Returns, • Personal Tax Returns, • VAT Returns, • You will have 2-3 years experience working within a practice environment., • Experience of Iris, Sage, Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous., • AAT qualified or part qualified and/ or ACCA/ ACA part qualified. £22,000 - £30,000 dependent onexperience and background, negotiable. A highly competitivebenefits package is also on offer. We’re keen to remain the leadingprovider of the best accountancy talent in the SouthEast. We are continually exploring ways to expand ournetwork and we know that great candidates like you canintroduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’relooking to work with the best accountancypractice and tax staff in the South East so if yourfriends, family or colleagues are considering a newopportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience,we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently placeinto a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shopvouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description Your new company A well established accountancy practice providing a wide range of services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and private individuals. They pride themselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service and are looking for an experienced and proactive Accountant to join the team. Your new role This is a varied position offering exposure to all aspects of practice accounting. The successful candidate will work closely with a portfolio of clients and be responsible for preparing accounts, tax returns and management information, whilst supporting clients with their day-to-day financial needs. Key Responsibilities Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax returns Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, directors and sole traders Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts Reviewing bookkeeping records and maintaining accurate financial data Liaising directly with clients and providing ongoing accounting and tax support Assisting clients with cloud accounting software and systems queries Supporting the Partners with ad hoc projects and practice-related assignments Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines What you'll need to succeed You will be a well-rounded practice professional who is comfortable working across accounts, tax and client advisory work. Requirements Ideally, you will be qualified. However, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment Strong knowledge of accounts preparation Experience preparing Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns Experience producing management accounts Good understanding of accounting principles and UK tax compliance Excellent communication and client relationship skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines What you'll get in return Friendly and supportive working environment Exposure to a varied client portfolio Ongoing professional development 35 hour working week 23 days holiday + bank holidays Free car parking 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

A growing and established manufacturing business based in Kent is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their commercial finance skills within a fast-paced operational environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting decision-making, and providing valuable insight into business performance. • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis., • Provide financial insight and commentary to support business performance discussions., • Partner with operational teams to improve financial understanding and decision-making., • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes., • Analyse costs, margins and operational performance to identify trends and opportunities., • Assist with month-end close activities and continuous improvement initiatives., • Develop reporting and processes to enhance visibility of financial performance., • Part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or Qualified., • Minimum 2 years' experience within management accounting, commercial finance or finance business partnering., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insight., • Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or product-based environment would be advantageous., • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders., • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems would be beneficial. This role offers the chance to join a successful manufacturing organisation where you will gain broad exposure across management accounting, commercial finance and business partnering. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and growing finance function. Location: Kent Salary: Competitive + benefits (dependent on experience) Qualification: Part-qualified / Qualified #J-18808-Ljbffr

PHINIA is seeking a Finance Manager to cover maternity leave for 12-14 months, based at our UK site. The role focuses on producing monthly and annual reporting, ensuring compliance with processes and policies, and coordinating both external and internal audits. You will lead a Finance team (AP/AR/GL), drive accurate reporting to deadlines, manage forecasts, and support the Management Team with financial insights to improve control and working capital. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY®, and HARTRIDGE™. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Join the PHINIA team and be a part of an industry-leading company in fuel systems, aftermarket distribution, and combustion technologies. As we drive the transition to alternative fuels and hydrogen combustion, we're seeking talents who want to have a positive impact on the future of transportation. Established relationships with global OEMs and a focus on balanced and synergistic exposure among multiple markets, PHINIA is the place to be. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com. Support the Gillingham Site and Finance team in management reporting and analysis. To deliver accurate and timely reporting through the maintenance of books and records. This role is a key member of the finance team, supporting monthly, quarterly, and year end Finance processes, coupled with management reporting required both Internally and Externally at all levels of the business. • To take responsibility for accurate financial reporting and production of management accounts to strict deadlines;, • to liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure robust processes;, • input into the budget/forecast process and ensure the site is Sarbanes Oxley compliant;, • Produce accurate profit and loss and balance sheets to tight deadlines, initially responsible for, but not restricted to, the Plant/Operations side of the business;, • Annual Budget preparation;, • Monthly forecast process;, • Daily reporting & Target tracking;, • Responsible for site revenue accounting and analysis;, • Manage cashflow forecasting and reporting to tight deadlines;, • Produce headcount and payroll reports;, • Help maintain all ledgers;, • Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit completion;, • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) guidelines;, • Control Company bank accounts;, • Control expenditure versus budget;, • VAT and Tax reporting as required;, • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Action improvements to reporting processes, ensuring dependable and reliable processes are installed and adhered to;, • Help Mentor and develop the Finance team;, • Assist in the completion of quarterly & annual stocktakes;, • Manufacturing KPI’s and Over and Under absorption techniques;, • Computation Excess and Obsolete inventory provision;, • Alongside the Quality team monitor Warranty returns and claims, identifying any financial risks to the business;, • Complete analysis, journal preparation and entry of monthly reports;, • Responsible for annual Standard Costing process Factory Margin reporting within the plant;, • Supports their respective teams to ensure quality objectives are met;, • Any other duties as may be required in order to ensure the efficient operation of the Company. PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status. PHINIA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors. Any recruitment partnership must be approved in writing by Human Resources before candidate submissions are made. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. Start your future with PHINIA now! #J-18808-Ljbffr

In order to set you up for success as the Financial Controller at Wayve, we’re looking for the following skills and experience. Preparation of the Financial Statements for the Group (under FRS102).

The Education People, part of Commercial Services Group, are recruiting a Finance Officer to support schools and academies in Kent. This maternity cover role is hybrid with on-site and remote tasks, requiring a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. You will assist with budgeting, monitoring, statutory returns and helpdesk support, leveraging your school finance experience to ensure reliable financial services and stability for education customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr