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Role: Group Management AccountantLocation: CorshamSalary: £45-55kWe are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Management Accountant to join our central finance team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, supporting financial planning, and partnering with school Finance Business Partners and stakeholders across the Group.The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, play a key role in improving financial visibility, driving efficiencies and consistency across reporting processes, and supporting the continued growth of the organisation.Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant;- Prepare monthly management accounts for all Group and individual schools/entities, enabling consolidated reporting by the Group Reporting Manager.- Produce accurate month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations for Group entities.- Take responsibility for the transactional processing, accounting and reporting of the Group, Holding, and Property companies.- Manage the accounting responsibilities for the Group's enterprise company and associated activities.- Oversee and administer intercompany accounting, cross-charging processes and monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances across the Group.- Provide detailed variance analysis and accompanying narrative commentary for senior leadership, working closely with the group Head of Finance Operations.- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.- Produce KPI reporting for operational and academic leadership teams.- Oversee the payment of suppliers across Group companies, ensuring strong financial controls and timely processing.- Support annual audit processes and tax compliance requirements across the Group.- Ensure compliance with financial controls, accounting standards, and internal policies.- In time, assume responsibility for the preparation and submission of quarterly Group VAT returns.- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiency.- Support acquisition integration, growth projects, and ad hoc financial analysis where required.- Responsible for managing and supporting one direct report.Person Specification as Management Accountant;- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).- Previous experience in a management accounting or group finance role.- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.- Experience preparing management reporting across multiple entities.- Excellent communication skills.- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.If you feel the above Management Accountant specification matches your professional background, click apply.TPBN1_UKTJ

Robert Half are working in partnership with a continuously growing, forward thinking business in Chippenham to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a very exciting opportunity that will be immersed in supporting with financial reporting, consolidating financial statements, audit deliverables and closing period end accounts. The Financial Reporting Accountant position is a fantastic role for someone that is recently qualified within practice or a reporting/consolidation environment that wants to build on that foundation and someone that is seeking progression within a highly regarded company. The salary is up to £50,000 plus bonus, hybrid working (1 day on site, 4 days from home) and other excellent benefits. Key Responsibilities The main duties of the Financial Reporting Accountant role will consist of: • Support period-end close activities and intercompany reconciliations, • Support group reporting and consolidation, • Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, • Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations, • Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors, • Support ad hoc statutory reporting, • Assist with IFRS queries and revenue recognition reviews Requirements To be considered for the Financial Reporting Accountant role, you must possess the following skills/experience: • Recently qualified in ACA, ICAS or ACCA, • Experience working within an accounting practice in audit or accounts preparation would be preferable, • Good understanding of IFRS, • Experience in group reporting or consolidations is highly desirable, • Strong attention to detail, • Able to work independently and meet demanding deadlines, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Salary & Benefits • £50,000 annual salary, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Hybrid working (1 day on site, 4 days from home), • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), • Pension scheme, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Income protection, • On site parking Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Management Accountant (Part-Time) Location: Melksham (Office-Based) Salary: £50,000 FTE (£30,000 Pro Rata) Contract: Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week (or spread across 5 days) Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing The Company Right Pear is partnering with a well-established manufacturing and engineering business based in Wiltshire. With a long-standing reputation for quality, a loyal customer base and a stable workforce, the business supplies specialist products into a range of technical industries and continues to enjoy steady growth. As a close-knit SME, the business offers a hands-on environment where individuals can make a genuine impact and work closely with operational stakeholders across the organisation. The Opportunity This is a broad and varied Management Accountant role, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and operating as the finance lead within a smaller business. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day finance function whilst providing meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making. The role combines transactional finance, management accounting, cashflow forecasting, financial control and business partnering, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of finance. Key Responsibilities • Ownership of the finance function and financial records, • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reporting, • Month-end close, accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations, • Cashflow forecasting and liquidity management, • Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, • Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and banking activities, • VAT returns, payroll coordination and statutory compliance, • Stock accounting, reconciliations and inventory reporting, • Commercial analysis and KPI reporting, • Business partnering with operational and production teams, • Driving process improvements, controls and reporting enhancements, • Liaison with external accountants and key third-party providers About You We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: • Previous experience as a Management Accountant within an SME environment, • Strong month-end and financial reporting experience, • Proven cashflow management and forecasting capability, • Experience preparing budgets and analysing financial performance, • Strong Excel skills, • A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate independently, • Excellent communication skills and confidence partnering with non-finance stakeholders Experience within manufacturing, engineering, stock-based environments or multi-currency businesses would be advantageous, as would AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications. Why Apply? • Standalone finance role with real ownership, • Direct exposure to senior decision-makers, • Broad and commercially focused remit, • Stable and well-established business, • Flexible part-time arrangement, • Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements

Role: Financial Planning Administrator Location: Chippenham Salary: £ Negotiable The Opportunity An established and forward-thinking independent financial planning firm is seeking an organised and proactive IFA Administrator to join its growing Chippenham-based team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in financial services within a supportive, professional environment. Role Overview The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to the firms financial planners across a range of case types, ensuring the smooth running of client services and back-office operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and previous experience within a financial planning firm/ Key Responsibilities • Client onboarding and processing new business applications, • Servicing existing clients by helping with enquiries and questions, • Liaising with providers to obtain policy information and updates., • Preparing documentation for client meetings, including valuations and reports., • Income processing such as reconciling fee statements and invoicing clients., • Supporting the team with compliance and regulatory requirements. Candidate Skills Essential: • Previous experience in a similar IFA, wealth management or financial services administration role., • Strong organisational and communication skills., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Desirable: • Progress towards some financial services qualifications (e.g., R01, CF1, FA1 or equivalent)., • Experience with Intelliflo would be advantageous, • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the role. Some of the Benefits on offer include: • Strong holiday allowance, • Private Medical Insurance, • Life Assurance, • Pension Scheme, • CII Exams & Membership funding

Role: Group Management Accountant Location: Corsham Salary: £45-55k We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Management Accountant to join our central finance team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, supporting financial planning, and partnering with school Finance Business Partners and stakeholders across the Group. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, play a key role in improving financial visibility, driving efficiencies and consistency across reporting processes, and supporting the continued growth of the organisation. Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant; • Prepare monthly management accounts for all Group and individual schools/entities, enabling consolidated reporting by the Group Reporting Manager., • Produce accurate month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations for Group entities., • Take responsibility for the transactional processing, accounting and reporting of the Group, Holding, and Property companies., • Manage the accounting responsibilities for the Group's enterprise company and associated activities., • Oversee and administer intercompany accounting, cross-charging processes and monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances across the Group., • Provide detailed variance analysis and accompanying narrative commentary for senior leadership, working closely with the group Head of Fin...

An accountancy practice based in Corsham is currently recruiting a Bookkeeper to join their team on a 3-day a week basis. Working for a small, well-established practice, this role will offer some of those days to be worked from home and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking specifically for a reduced hours role. Duties will include: Assisting with the preparation of management accounts, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets Managing financial records including sales and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and cash flow management Preparing and filing VAT returns Dealing with client queries * Assisting with payroll processing The successful candidate will have worked in an accounts department previously and be familiar with small-business accounts packages such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks...

Hybrid (3 days office-based) This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Paraplanner who enjoys the analytical side of financial planning and wants to play a key role in delivering high-quality advice to clients. The position offers exposure to complex financial planning work, with a strong focus on technical analysis, cashflow modelling, research, and report writing rather than administration. Working closely with Financial Planners, you'll help create robust, client-focused financial strategies and recommendations that support clients in achieving their long-term objectives. The Opportunity You'll be joining a collaborative and highly professional team that takes a genuinely holistic approach to financial planning. Advice spans pensions, investments, protection, tax planning, and estate planning, often working alongside accountancy and tax specialists to deliver joined-up solutions for clients. This role would suit someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, conducting detailed research, and producing well-structured suitability reports that provide real value to both advisers and clients. Key Responsibilities Analyse complex client information and translate findings into clear, practical financial planning recommendations. Produce high-quality suitability reports and supporting documentation. Conduct cashflow modelling, scenario testing, and financial forecasting. Research products, providers, and planning strategies to support client outcomes. Develop compliant recommendations aligned to client goals and regulatory requirements. Prepare technical documentation and reports to support Financial Planner meetings. Maintain exceptional standards of accuracy, technical quality, and regulatory compliance. About You To be considered, you'll ideally have: Previous experience in a Paraplanning or technical financial planning position. Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (or equivalent qualification). Strong technical knowledge across pensions, investments, protection, and UK tax planning. Experience producing suitability reports and recommendation documents. Knowledge of financial planning and cashflow modelling software. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. A proactive approach with the ability to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a wider team. What's on Offer In return, my client offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged and rewarded. Benefits include: Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday. Additional day off for your birthday. Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office-based). Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Fully funded professional qualifications and ongoing development. Competitive pension scheme. Access to a range of employee discounts and benefits.If you're a technically focused Paraplanner looking to join a forward-thinking Wealth Management business where you can continue to develop your expertise and build a long-term career, I'd be keen to discuss the opportunity with you

Are you looking to develop your career within a successful and growing accountancy practice? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Accounts Semi Senior to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified professional who is looking to build their technical expertise, gain exposure to a varied client portfolio, and progress towards a senior position. Your new role Working closely with senior team members and managers, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality accounting services while continuing to develop your professional skills. Duties will include: Preparing year-end accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients. Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements. Preparing management accounts and bookkeeping assignments. Assisting with VAT returns and other compliance requirements. Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries. Supporting senior team members on more complex assignments. Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Building and maintaining positive client relationships. What you'll need to succeed AAT qualification or be ACA/ACCA part-qualified. Experience working within an accountancy practice. Experience preparing accounts for a variety of business entities. Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements. Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. 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 (url removed)

Mortgage Advisor Corsham Full Time – Permanent Salary is dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for a Mortgage Advisor to join our client based in Corsham. Mortgage Sales • Advise clients on the mortgage process by finding them the best deal., • Actively take new leads by answering the phone and contacting Future Prospect’s, • Conduct a thorough first call and fact find with clients, • Ensure all technical jargon and choice explained to line in line with FCA regulation, • Research the Market Place for the best product for your client in accordance with their needs, • Give best advice on the most appropriate deal for the client, • Perform a recommendation (second) call with the client within 2-4 hours of first call, • Request documentation from the client in line with process, • Perform a full check that the documents are correct and abide by ML, FCA and Company process’, • Write, complete, and send suitability letter to client within 24 hours of an application being submitted, • Actively chase all clients through to application, • Submit Mortgage Applications in a timely fashion In-House Referrals • Actively introduce the services of the company in line with process, • Spot opportunity and introduce the services of the company as and when required Third Party Referrals • Actively introduce third party services of Solicitors, Wills, Trust and Financial Advice. Compliance & Other • Send clients all regulatory disclosures and paperwork as required, in line with company procedures, • Follow company policies and procedures and keep abreast of any changes that are communicated to you from the Compliance department via email., • Lead to recommendation conversions to be minimum 80%, • Lead to application conversions to be minimum 50%, • Aim to answer the phone within 3 rings Minimum Qualifications and Skills List Qualifications • Full CeMap level 3, • CAS within 12 months of start date Communication Skills • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with clients, colleagues, and business contacts Technical Skills Good working knowledge of IT systems relevant to job role Excellent product / industry knowledge Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times including compliance regulations Sufficient depth of technical knowledge to operate efficiently with a low level of supervision A full understanding of the Mortgage & Protection Markets Personal Responsibility and Drive Prioritises effectively Deadlines are met, and work is regularly error free Make confident, effective decisions within scope of job role Portrays a professional image at all times Working with Others Actively participates and co-operates with others Builds effective relationships and contributes to team spirit Negotiates effectively with colleagues and outside agencies Excellent interpersonal skills By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. A varied & hands-on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgetary/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects. The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close-knit accounting function. Your new role Your key duties will involve preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting support across the business, along with the analysis of financial performance to provide meaningful commentary on variances. You will assist with month-end/year-end close activities, prepare VAT returns, along with supporting cash flow forecasting. You will monitor costs across various service units, along with being involved in various process/system improvement projects to improve efficiencies. You will assist the Financial Controller with external audit requirements and other ad-hoc finance duties while supporting the oversight of all transactional processes. The position can be tailored around the right finance professional with your strengths being utilised. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this hands-on and varied Management Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience, with key MS Excel skills, and knowledge of multiple finance systems. You will be a quick learner, adaptable to business needs, along with having strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. You will be used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will be a team player and be comfortable working within a close-knit accounting team. Experience working within a small/medium-sized business and within the services sector, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This Management Accountant role offers a salary between £40,000 - £48,000 per annum, dependable on experience for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Benefits include remote/office hybrid working once settled in, a contributed pension scheme, flexible start/finish times, free parking provided on-site, along with further group benefits. This is a great opportunity in a broad & varied Management Accounting role where you can really influence the business during a period of change & growth. 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 (url removed)