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Job Title: Financial Adviser \n Industry: Financial Services \n Location: St Albans \n Salary: £75,000 \n Job Ref: 10593 \n Job Description: Financial Adviser \n Recruit UK are working on an excellent opportunity for a Financial Adviser to join a well-established UK Financial Advice company with offices in St Albans. \n Company: Financial Adviser \n They offer financial planning and wealth management advice. They provide independent financial advice. \n Role: Financial Adviser \n You will manage and develop a portfolio of clients, building long-term, trusted relationships and delivering high-quality, compliant financial advice tailored to each client's needs. You will be supported by company provided leads, seminars, and wider marketing initiatives, as you generate and grow new business. Manage and develop a portfolio of clients. Full paraplanning and admin support. \n What’s in it for you: Financial Adviser \n\n • Competitive starting salary up to £75k\n, • Excellent bonuses - OTE £100k+\n, • Regular salary reviews\n, • HNW Client leads\n, • Excellent Benefits\n, • Hybrid working - office/home based\n, • Paraplanning, Compliance and Administration support\n, • Study support towards Chartered\n\n Skills and experience required: Financial Adviser \n\n • Diploma (Dip PFS) or equivalent\n, • Experience as a Financial Adviser, SPS & CAS Status\n\n

Finance Manager Hertford \n We’re working with an established and growing business based in Hertfordshire that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. \n Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, this is a hands-on role with a strong focus on leading and developing the finance team, improving processes and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making. \n The business has grown considerably over recent years, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working within an SME environment where they can have genuine ownership and make an impact. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading and managing the day-to-day finance function and supporting the development of the wider finance team\n, • Overseeing month-end and ensuring accurate and timely management accounts\n, • Managing cash flow, budgeting and forecasting\n, • Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls\n, • Overseeing transactional finance including AP, AR and credit control\n, • Supporting VAT returns, year-end processes and external audit requirements\n, • Providing meaningful financial information and commentary to the senior leadership team\n, • Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and reporting\n, • Supporting the wider business with ad hoc commercial and financial projects\n\n The ideal candidate: \n\n • Previous experience operating at Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar level within an SME environment\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Confident managing and developing a finance team\n, • Comfortable remaining hands-on while also taking ownership of the wider function\n, • Strong Excel and accounting systems experience\n, • Commercially minded with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders\n, • A proactive, down-to-earth approach and comfortable working within a growing business\n, • Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered depending on experience\n\n This would suit someone looking for a broad Finance Manager position where they can take real ownership, develop a team and play an important role in the continued growth and development of the finance function. \n #LI_JR1

Reed Finance are pleased to be partnering an Essex based SME in their search for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead their finance function and support the continued growth of the business. \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of financial reporting, cash flow management, controls, compliance, payroll oversight, and the development of a small finance team. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. \n A few key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the month-end process and produce accurate monthly management accounts.\n, • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.\n, • Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking requirements.\n, • Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and statutory compliance.\n, • Manage the annual audit process, VAT returns, and relationships with external advisers.\n, • Oversee payroll, pensions, and employee benefits administration.\n, • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.\n, • Drive process improvements, automation, and systems enhancements.\n, • Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide meaningful financial insight and support decision-making.\n\n About You \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).\n, • Previous experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.\n, • Strong financial reporting, controls, audit, and compliance experience.\n, • Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills.\n, • Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.\n, • A hands-on approach with a passion for improving processes and driving efficiencies.\n, • The confidence to challenge, influence, and build relationships across all levels of the business.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Finance professional looking to make a genuine impact within a growing and dynamic organisation. With hybrid working available after probation, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a growing and people centric business. \n Please apply directly or contact Daniel Cornes at Reed Finance to discuss further. \n

Financial Accountant \n Hertford (Hybrid working after probation) \n £60,000 - £70,000 + Great Benefits \n A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment. \n The Role \n Reporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: \n • Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS \n - Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals \n - Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory \n - Maintaining the fixed asset register - additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation \n - Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders \n - Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and documentation \n - Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and governance \n What We're Looking For \n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified \n - Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure \n - Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles \n - Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage \n - Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines \n - Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders \n What's On Offer \n • £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience \n - A collaborative, professional and supportive working environment \n - A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path. \n AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment \n We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Our client, a long established multifaceted business, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their busy team. It's an excellent opportunity to put your own stamp on already successful and growing business. \n Reporting to the FD with exposure to the Board of Directors, your duties include: \n \n • Overseeing much of the Group's day to day financial operations \n • Preparing full sets of management accounts including balancesheet reconciliations and P&L \n • Variance analysis against budget and providing commentary for the leadership team \n • Streamlining month end processes where applicable \n • Managing and developing a small team of transactional staff \n • Ensure compliance with financial controls and Statutory Accounting \n • Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process \n • Contribute to business/financial projects as and when required \n • VAT submissions and bank reconciliations \n • Overseeing monthly payroll \n • Identify areas for business and process improvement through analysis and financial insight \n \n The ideal candidate will be either a fully Qualified Accountant or finalist level. You will also have a demonstrative track record in similar roles and come equipped with plenty of initiative as well as an analytical mind. \n On offer is a market leading salary, good benefits package, and the opportunity to work for a people first, growing business with opportunity to develop and progress your finance career. \n We look forward to receiving your application.

Trainee Accounts Assistant / Junior Accounts Assistant (AAT) .Full AAT study package, including course fees, exam costs and paid study leave.Welwyn Garden City (office based, free parking).Start your finance career with a team that invests in you .Are you early in your AAT studies or ready to take y

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Manager to join our expanding multinational group of companies. A successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the private sector and be able to manage all aspects of the company's finances.

They are an accountancy practice that provides a range of services including preparation of annual accounts, VAT returns, tax returns and payroll for a growing portfolio of clients. The primary purpose of the role is to support the Payroll Manager in providing accurate and timely payroll processing

Support financial accountants in processin. The successful candidate will handle monthly sales invoice billing, manage credit card and employee expense processes, and support the Financial Controller with monthly recharges and cash reporting.

NLB Solutions are working with a large business to recruit for a new senior finance assistant that is able to support to the Finance Manager through day-to-day finance operations, including general accounting, sales and general ledger support, month-end reporting, and internal control ownership, whi

Our client, a long established multifaceted business, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their busy team.

Location: Ware, SG12 Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9am-5pm) Job Code: MJ2339 Finance Assistant My client based in Ware is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong Sage 50 experience, excellent attentio

Accountant with Payroll Experience. A well-respected independent accountancy practice is looking to recruit an AAT Accountant with payroll experience to join its Hertford office. The successful candidate will play a key role across both the accounts and payroll functions, supporting a broad portfoli

Overseeing much of the Group's day to day financial operations. Ensure compliance with financial controls and Statutory Accounting. Contribute to business/financial projects as and when required.

Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Office Manager or similar within professional services; accountancy experience preferred. We are looking for an experienced, proactive Practice Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our accountancy practice. Support practice compliance and lia

Credit Controller | Fixed Term Contract (9 to 12 Months) | Welwyn Garden City | Immediate Start. This one needs a determined Credit Controller who can take on stubborn, long outstanding debt and turn it into cash.

Essential Experience & Skills Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Office Manager or similar within professional services; accountancy experience preferred. Accountancy Practice Manager Full-time | Onsite | 35 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The Role We are looking for an experien

As a seasoned and experienced bookkeeper, you will be able to quickly assess where the priorities are, proactively and systematically check existing entries and work closely with the Finance Director to bring the function up to date. Bookkeeper (Temporary) £35k to 40k pro-rata.

Job Description: Financial Adviser. Recruit UK are working on an excellent opportunity for a Financial Adviser to join a well-established UK Financial Advice company with offices in St Albans. What’s in it for you: Financial Adviser.

My client based in Ware is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong Sage 50 experience, excellent attention to detail, and a desire to grow their career across all areas of finance. Maintain paperless digital filing systems, assist with National Statis

We are working with a successful and growing business based in Hertford who are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their established finance team. This is a broad and varied position, offering exposure across transactional finance, VAT, expenses and payroll, with plenty of opportunity to develo

This is a hands-on role taking ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple Group entities and international regions. Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple entities and regions. Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the Accounts Payable te

A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance en

Job Description: Semi Senior Practice Accountant £30,000 £35,000 Ware, Hertfordshire We are looking for a sharp, detail-driven Practice Accountant to join a well-established, forward-thinking accountancy firm based just outside of Ware, Hertfordshire. If you are someone who thrives on balancing the books, building strong client relationships, and genuinely making a difference to small businesses this one is worth your attention. About the role You'll be working within a small friendly, close-knit team supporting a varied portfolio of clients from sole traders to medium sized limited companies. The day-to-day includes a mix of accounts preparations to draft stage, VAT returns, bookkeeping reviews and client queries. It's a role that offers structure and autonomy, where your voice will be heard and your input valued. There's also space here to grow, whether you want to deepen your technical knowledge or take on more responsibility over time. About the client This is a modern, growing accountancy practice with a reputation for being approachable, reliable, and highly responsive to client needs. With a strong local presence and a digitally savvy approach to accounting, they've built long-term partnerships with businesses across a range of industries. The team culture is open, relaxed and collaborativewith a shared focus on providing a high quality service to look after their clients and cater for their individual needs. Working hours Monday to Friday, 9am5pm Key duties: • Preparing financial statements for individuals, partnerships and Limited Companies., • Liaising with clients to obtain information relevant to the preparation of accounts/tax returns., • Completing electronic working papers with back-up schedules to support figures., • Bookkeeping to aid the production of VAT returns and annual accounts., • Preparing management accounts., • Assisting clients in transitioning to using accounting software to ensure MTD compliance., • Assisting payroll processing where required.Key requirements:, • Prior experience working in an accountancy practice, • AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified, • Strong understanding of VAT, bookkeeping and company accounts, • Comfortable using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, IRIS), • Able to manage your own time and have a team player ethicWorking Place: Ware, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr

Established in 2005, the DLRC Group has developed a deserved reputation for being a leading consultancy, with a wealth of regulatory and scientific knowledge and considerable experience in both leadership and management. The company has recently expanded to include affiliates based in Germany and the US. Our growing team comprises over 90 qualified professionals with a pharmaceutical and/or regulatory background, as well as over 30 dedicated supporting staff in areas of Business Development, Finance, Business Services and People Practices. We provide services to over 130 organisations, enabling them to achieve their strategic and operational development objectives. DLRC's expertise and flexible working approach ensures the provision of a highly motivated team who interact effectively with clients and regulators globally, to support both single issues and long-term commitment to projects. This is a flexible part-time opportunity (16-24 hours per week) offered on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The German‑Speaking Management Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of the company's German operations, providing ownership of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities. Acting as a key liaison between the UK finance team and German business operations, this role plays an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and effective business decision‑making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced German‑speaking finance professional looking for a flexible part‑time position within a growing international business. Working closely with the Head of Finance, German accountants, and external advisors, you will take ownership of core finance activities for the German entity while helping to drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, working capital management, compliance, and finance process improvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands‑on role with genuine responsibility and impact. • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for the German entity, • Produce monthly profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting in collaboration with German accountants and external advisors, • Perform month‑end reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial information, • Analyse financial performance, investigating and explaining variances against budget and forecast, • Support year‑end reporting, audit activities, and statutory compliance requirements, • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long‑term financial planning activities, • Monitor business performance against budget, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, • Provide financial analysis, insight, and commentary to support management decision‑making, • Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning, • Manage the end‑to‑end accounts payable process, including invoice review, approval workflows, and supplier payments, • Maintain supplier records, reconciliations, and strong financial controls, • Resolve supplier queries promptly while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships, • Maintain accurate sales ledger records and accounts receivable processes, • Monitor customer balances, manage collections activities, and maintain aged debt reporting, • Resolve customer invoice queries and support cash collection initiatives, • Maintain accurate accounting records and financial data within DATEV, • Support the development of financial reporting capabilities, management information, and performance metrics, • Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and operational efficiency, • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure compliance with German accounting and financial regulations, • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of finance systems and processes., • Fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Previous experience working within a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar finance role, • Strong working knowledge of DATEV and accounting processes within German entities, • Experience preparing monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reports, • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning processes, • Practical experience managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data, • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills, • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a part‑time environment, • Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across multiple countries and functions, • Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of identifying opportunities for improvement., • AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent accounting qualification, • Experience supporting German subsidiaries or entities from the UK, • Knowledge of German accounting principles, tax regulations, and VAT requirements, • Experience working within a professional services, consultancy, or international business environment, • Experience working with external accountants, auditors, and financial advisors, • Experience supporting finance process improvements and reporting enhancements. We are a consultancy built on integrity, respect, and accountability. Our people are trusted to take ownership, supported to develop, and encouraged to think commercially. We bring energy and enthusiasm to our work, collaborating closely with clients and partners to deliver practical, sustainable solutions. With flexible working and strong professional development pathways, we offer an environment where regulatory consultants can build influence, capability, and long‑term careers. We review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch with an update once your application has been reviewed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're looking for a confident and experienced Finance Support Manager to lead and develop a regional team of client finance professionals. This is an important leadership role where you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring our clients receive accurate, timely and professional financial information. You'll create a well-organised, motivated and knowledgeable team, with the right skills, processes and support in place to consistently deliver an excellent service. As well as leading the team, you'll work closely with colleagues and key stakeholders from across the business, including Property Managers, senior operational leaders, key clients and IT. You'll use your financial expertise and people-management skills to improve performance, strengthen processes and ensure risks or service issues are identified and addressed. This is a full-time office based role working at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) • Leading and coordinating the team's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed service levels., • Building, managing and developing a motivated, knowledgeable and self-supporting finance team through effective coaching, training and performance management., • Completing quality-control checks on financial transactions and system reporting, identifying issues and ensuring appropriate action is taken., • Monitoring team performance against key performance indicators and preparing clear management information on client performance for senior stakeholders and the Board., • Managing complex financial queries, escalated complaints and key client relationships in a professional and solutions-focused way., • Developing and documenting financial accounting processes, keeping procedures and user guides accurate and up to date., • Leading and supporting projects that improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, reduce risk and promote better use of systems and new functionality., • A strong and supportive finance people manager with experience of leading and developing a team, ideally with between 5 and 10 direct reports., • A Chartered or Certified Accountant, or someone who has reached the professional-level stage of their qualification., • Experience of working within a busy, high-volume finance environment, with the ability to balance operational delivery, accuracy and customer service., • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to produce clear, professional written communications and management information., • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time-management skills, alongside the confidence to manage complex queries and competing priorities., • A proactive approach to process improvement and business change, with the confidence to challenge existing ways of working. Knowledge of the property-management industry and project experience would be advantageous. You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including: • 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays, • Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services, • Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days), • Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary), • As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers! As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on . We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You will drive the finance function for a healthcare business unit, delivering accurate management reports and insights to support strategic decisions. You will contribute to monthly management accounts, prepare audit schedules, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while enabling automati

Our forward-thinking notfor profit client are based near High Wycombe and are seeking a Financial Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting and planning. Experience& Skills required for the Financial Controller role are:. Key Responsibilities for the Financial Controller:.

N Tenbury Wells (occasional travel to Seaham).N Hays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Worcestershire with the recruitment of a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.This is a highly visible role, partnering closely with senior leadership to drive

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.Hours: Full-time or part-time considered.An established and growing accountancy practice based in Witham, Essex, is looking to recruit an experienced and highly capable Bookkeeper to join their team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced book

Barber McLelland is an exclusive recruitment partner for a leading Independent Firm of Accountants. Please contact Justin Barber on a strictly confidential basis for further information regarding this opportunity. Barber McLelland is a dedicated and niche recruitment consultancy service for the Acco

Temporary to permanent Accounts Payable Clerk role in the property industry, focused on processing supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and administrative duties.Requires experience in AP and accounting software.