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Dealership Accountant (7-Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: Letchworth Garden CitySalary: £45,000 - £50,000 Basic (Negotiable) + 10% Bonus + Company Car + BenefitsCommand Recruitment are working with a large, progressive automotive group to recruit an experienced Dealership Accountant on a 7-month fixed-term contract for one of their flagship sites in Letchworth Garden City. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business representing a globally recognised automotive brand, offering exposure to a high-performing dealership and a supportive leadership team.The RoleReporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the dealership's financial reporting and controls, providing commercial insight to support operational performance, and ensuring the smooth running of the accounts function throughout the maternity cover period.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary.Partner with the senior leadership team to provide financial performance insights and recommendations.Review and analyse purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounts function.Supervise and support the Accounts and Sales Administration teams.Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency through financial analysis.Monitor key performance indicators and support performance improvement initiatives.Review capital expenditure proposals and project appraisals.Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Support audits, investigations, and ad-hoc projects as required.Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements.About YouPrevious experience as a Dealership Accountant, Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role within the motor trade.Strong accounting, reporting, and analytical skills.Experience using dealer management systems such as Kerridge, Keyloop, Pinnacle, Drive, or similar.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified or qualified by experience will be considered.Able to hit the ground running and quickly integrate into an established team.What's on Offer?£45,000 - £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience).10% performance-related bonus.Company car.Comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to work with a leading automotive group and premium brand.Potential future opportunities within the wider group.This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced motor trade accounting professional seeking a quality fixed-term assignment within a well-established and forward-thinking automotive business.Apply today or contact Command Recruitment for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking an experienced proactive and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our Finance team at ETEL. Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Tax Accountant is responsible for providing seamless support to both the Finance Team and the wider business in ensuring company tax obligations are honoured in an accurate and timely manner. \n The Tax Accountant also plays a vital role in preparing accurate c... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

A Principal Account Manager is sought to join an innovative engineering and manufacturing team in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, contributing to the profitable growth and development of existing customer accounts. \n The Principal Account Manager, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, will be responsible for managing customer relationships throughout the sales lifecycle, from quotation and contract review through to order... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Finance ManagerStevenage £45,000 to £50,000 Permanent Office Based We are recruiting for an established and growing SME in the Stevenage area looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for its day-to-day finance function. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity where you’ll work closely with senior management, oversee a small finance team and take responsibility for producing accurate and useful financial information to support the business. It would suit someone who enjoys the variety of an SME environment and is comfortable moving between management accounts, financial control and the practical day-to-day requirements of running a finance function. The role will involve: Preparing monthly management accounts and financial information Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning Managing month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations Overseeing VAT and CIS requirements Supporting financial activity across more than one business entity Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate accounting records Overseeing transactional finance and supporting the wider finance team Liaising with external professional advisers when required Reviewing existing processes and identifying practical improvements Working closely with senior management as a key finance contactWe are particularly interested in speaking with experienced Finance Managers who have worked within construction or a related environment and have practical knowledge of CIS. You do not need to be fully qualified. Strong hands-on experience, commercial awareness and the ability to build good relationships across a business are more important. The opportunity could also suit an experienced Financial Controller, Company Accountant or Senior Management Accountant looking for a broad SME position with plenty of responsibility. The business is continuing to develop, so the incoming Finance Manager will be joining at a good time to make the role their own and contribute as the organisation grows. If you’re an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a broad, hands-on opportunity within an SME environment, apply now for a confidential conversation

Dealership Accountant (7-Month Fixed Term Contract) \n Location: Letchworth Garden City \n Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Basic (Negotiable) + 10% Bonus + Company Car + Benefits \n Command Recruitment are working with a large, progressive automotive group to recruit an experienced Dealership Accountant on a 7-month fixed-term contract for one of their flagship sites in Letchworth Garden City. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business representing a globally recognised automotive brand, offering exposure to a high-performing dealership and a supportive leadership team. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the dealership's financial reporting and controls, providing commercial insight to support operational performance, and ensuring the smooth running of the accounts function throughout the maternity cover period. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and commentary. \n * Partner with the senior leadership team to provide financial performance insights and recommendations. \n * Review and analyse purchase and sales ledger information from the centralised accounts function. \n * Supervise and support the Accounts and Sales Administration teams. \n * Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency through financial analysis. \n * Monitor key performance indicators and support performance improvement initiatives. \n * Review capital expenditure proposals and project appraisals. \n * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. \n * Support audits, investigations, and ad-hoc projects as required. \n * Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements. \n About You \n • Previous experience as a Dealership Accountant, Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role within the motor trade. \n * Strong accounting, reporting, and analytical skills. \n * Experience using dealer management systems such as Kerridge, Keyloop, Pinnacle, Drive, or similar. \n * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. \n * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. \n * AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified or qualified by experience will be considered. \n * Able to hit the ground running and quickly integrate into an established team. \n What's on Offer? \n • £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience). \n * 10% performance-related bonus. \n * Company car. \n * Comprehensive benefits package. \n * Opportunity to work with a leading automotive group and premium brand. \n * Potential future opportunities within the wider group. \n This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced motor trade accounting professional seeking a quality fixed-term assignment within a well-established and forward-thinking automotive business.

KC Group is working with a growing SME with a group of businesses across multiple sectors, entering an exciting phase of expansion. As a result, they are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function and help build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth. This is a high-impact role working closely with the Managing Director, offering genuine scope to shape the finance function and progress into a Financial Controller position over time. \n This position will evolve the finance function from a primarily transactional and compliance-based environment into a forward-looking, insight-driven function. You will introduce improved reporting, budgeting and forecasting to support strategic decision-making as the business scales. \n Key Responsibilities \n You will take overall ownership of the finance function, leading and developing a small team while acting as a key business partner to the Managing Director and wider leadership team. This will involve collaborating closely with operational, sales and purchasing teams, as well as managing relationships with external advisors and banking partners. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, including full monthly management accounts with clear commentary on performance, risks and opportunities. Maintaining strong financial control across the balance sheet, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting quarterly reporting obligations will form a key part of the role. \n A core focus will be improving cash flow visibility and working capital management, through the development of rolling forecasts, monitoring stock and debtor positions, and proactively identifying risks to liquidity while supporting informed decision-making. You will also introduce and lead structured budgeting and forecasting processes, delivering annual budgets, rolling forecasts and variance analysis, while building financial models to support strategic planning and translating financial data into clear insight for non-finance stakeholders. \n From a commercial perspective, you will provide valuable analysis on margins, pricing and profitability, supporting supplier negotiations, monitoring cost of goods and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, as well as contributing to new product launches and growth initiatives. Alongside this, you will play a key role in strengthening systems and processes, improving reporting tools and data visibility, enhancing financial controls appropriate for a growing SME, and supporting the implementation of the Unleashed inventory system alongside existing Xero systems. \n About You \n\n • Experience within product-based, manufacturing, FMCG or stock-led environments would be advantageous.\n, • Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), part-qualified or strong QBE candidates will all be considered.\n, • Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar\n, • Background in a growing SME or entrepreneurial environment\n, • Strong management accounts, forecasting and budgeting experience\n, • Comfortable building processes in a scaling business\n, • Able to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to influence decision-making\n\n You’ll be joining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business where ideas are encouraged, ownership is valued, and you can make a real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with leadership and shape the future of the finance function. \n Benefits include: \n\n • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)\n, • Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00am – 4:30pm)\n, • Clear progression to Financial Controller\n, • Collaborative and supportive team environment\n

Financial Analyst \n\n • Annual Salary: £50,000 - £65,000\n, • Location: Hitchin Hertfordshire\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n Join our Finance team in Hitchin as a Financial Analyst, where you will play a central role in our global finance transformation through the implementation and ongoing development of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB). This role is crucial in building the planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities that support informed decision-making across our global organisation. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Analyse financial results, operating trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support monthly reporting and business decision-making.\n, • Prepare financial reports, management reporting packages, forecasts, and analytical presentations for senior leadership.\n, • Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses that support strategic planning and business performance.\n, • Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation, profitability, and other financial drivers to provide actionable business insights.\n, • Research economic and business trends that may impact financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership.\n, • Identify financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends that improve operational and financial outcomes.\n, • Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB) as part of the company's global ERP transformation.\n, • Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and external implementation teams to optimize budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.\n, • Support ERP migration activities, including data mapping, validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), end-user training, and post-implementation support.\n, • Manage the annual Global Cross-Charge process, including quarterly recalculations and reporting in accordance with transfer pricing agreements.\n, • Collaborate with regional Managing Directors, Tax, Compliance, and Audit teams to support global financial reporting requirements.\n, • Identify opportunities to automate and enhance reporting, financial processes, and ERP functionality.\n, • Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen reporting capabilities, improve data governance, and drive continuous process improvements.\n, • Support special projects and other Finance initiatives as assigned.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.\n, • Experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, or corporate finance.\n, • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial modelling, reconciliations, and data analysis.\n, • Experience with NetSuite, Oracle NSPB, or another ERP and financial planning system is highly desirable.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to be part of a global finance transformation.\n, • Exposure to advanced financial systems and processes.\n, • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.\n\n To apply for this Financial Analyst position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. \n

Head of Finance – Remote - will only be required in Hertfordshire office for meetings \n £80,000 - £90,000 + 20-25% bonus \n 1 year fixed term contract \n Are you a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys being hands-on and making a genuine impact? This role will be fully remote only going into the office for meetings. This is a 1 year fixed term contract with scope to become permanent. \n We’re working with an exciting and growing organisation that is looking to appoint a Head of Finance reporting to the CFO to take ownership of the finance function and play a key role in the company’s continued growth. \n This is a broad and highly visible position, ideal for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with commercial acumen, and who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. \n As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the full finance function, providing robust financial insight and supporting the senior leadership team with key business decisions. \n A key element of the role will be supporting the organisation through M&A activity, including financial due diligence, integration, modelling and post-acquisition reporting. \n You will also lead on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and compliance. \n Importantly, this is a hands-on leadership role. You will be expected to get into the detail when required, improve processes, challenge existing ways of working and build a finance function that can support the organisation's next phase of growth. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and develop the finance function across all areas of financial management\n, • Take a lead role in M&A activity, including due diligence, financial modelling, analysis and integration\n, • Own the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning\n, • Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and board-level reporting\n, • Provide commercial analysis and financial insight to support strategic decision-making\n, • Oversee cash flow, working capital and financial performance\n, • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and regulatory compliance\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting\n, • Work closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and key stakeholders\n, • Manage and develop the finance team while remaining hands-on with the numbers\n, • Support business growth initiatives and provide financial challenge where appropriate\n\n About You \n We’re looking for a commercially focused finance professional who has a proven track record in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Director or similar senior finance position. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Proven M&A experience, ideally across acquisitions, due diligence and integration\n, • Strong FP&A and financial modelling experience\n, • Excellent understanding offinancial controls, governance and compliance\n, • Strong commercial and analytical capabilities\n, • Experience working closely with senior leadership and influencing business decisions\n, • A genuinely hands-on approach — someone who is happy getting into the detail rather than simply managing from a distance\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills\n, • The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment\n, • Ideally ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)\n\n Why Join? \n This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting stage of its growth. You’ll have real ownership of the finance function, significant exposure to the senior leadership team and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in M&A and future growth strategy. \n If you're a hands-on finance leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong technical delivery and can start by November we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n

This Finance Manager role based in hertfordshire is key to managing the day-to-day financial activities within the energy and natural resources industry. You'll be responsible for ensuring smooth financial operations, from budgeting to reporting, helping the business stay on track. \n Client Details \n This company operates within the energy and natural resources industry and is located in Hertfordshire. \n Description \n\n • Oversee daily financial operations, including budgeting and cash flow management.\n, • Prepare and present financial reports and forecasts to support decision-making.\n, • Maintain compliance with financial regulations and company policies.\n, • Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.\n, • Develop and implement financial controls and procedures to improve efficiency.\n, • Supervise and support the accounting team in their daily tasks.\n, • Monitor company performance against budgets and highlight variances.\n, • Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and advice.\n\n Profile \n A successful Finance Manager should have: \n\n • A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.\n, • Proven ability to manage financial reporting and budgeting processes.\n, • Experience in the energy and natural resources sector is advantageous.\n, • Excellent organisational and leadership skills.\n, • A proactive approach to identifying and solving financial challenges.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary of £50,000+, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Health and wellbeing programme.\n, • Employee discount and referral programme.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Participation in company events.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \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.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT \n\n • Location: Office-based\n, • Hitchin\n\n We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Management Accountant to support our finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with audits, and account reconciliation. This role requires full cycle knowledge of all areas of accounting, including tax, audit, international transactions, and banking. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations while assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.\n, • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.\n, • Meet processing and reporting deadlines.\n, • Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits.\n, • Assist the Finance Team and Company as needed.\n, • Ensure accurate internal and external reporting of financial transactions and regulatory compliance.\n, • Oversee and provide support to agencies including outside accountants, auditors, bankers, vendors, tax authorities, and insurance agencies.\n, • Continually strive to create efficient accounting processes in collaboration with all internal departments.\n, • Collaborate effectively with the international finance team on global issues and worldwide finance initiatives.\n, • Liaise with operational teams to confirm accurate revenue recognition and to optimize financial results.\n, • Manage cash flow and other duties as required.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.\n, • Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.\n, • In-depth understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial management.\n, • Strong numeracy and analytical skills.\n, • Highly organised with good attention to detail.\n, • Experience with ERP systems; SAP or NetSuite experience is beneficial.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong ethical skills and a high level of attention to detail.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunities for professional growth and development.\n, • Supportive team environment.\n\n To apply for the Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. \n

Finance Manager Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working) £55,000 - £62,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits \n Are you a newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant looking to move into a highly visible commercial finance role within one of the UK's leading consumer-focused businesses? \n Our client is a major UK retail organisation with a national footprint, thousands of employees and a reputation for innovation, growth and investment. Having nearly doubled in size over the last three years, the business continues to invest heavily in its estate, customer proposition and long-term growth strategy, creating outstanding career opportunities for ambitious finance professionals. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant or someone with up to 12 months' post-qualified experience to join a high-performing commercial finance team. You'll work closely with senior operational stakeholders, helping to influence key investment decisions, challenge performance and drive commercial outcomes across a large, complex business. \n The Opportunity Reporting into a senior finance leader, you'll act as a true finance business partner, providing financial insight and commercial challenge to support investment decisions and strategic projects. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Building robust financial models and business cases to support investment decisions\n, • Providing commercial analysis to evaluate project and operational performance\n, • Partnering with senior stakeholders across operations, property, development and wider business functions\n, • Monitoring investment spend and return on investment metrics\n, • Delivering meaningful insight around risks, opportunities and performance trends\n, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities\n, • Presenting financial information and recommendations to non-finance stakeholders\n\n About You We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded accountant who wants to develop beyond traditional reporting and become a genuine business partner. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification\n, • Up to 1 year post-qualified experience\n, • Experience gained within a large, complex organisation\n, • Strong commercial finance or business partnering exposure\n, • Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills\n, • The confidence to engage with and challenge senior stakeholders\n, • The ability to translate financial data into clear business insight\n\n Experience from retail, FMCG, hospitality, consumer goods, logistics or another fast-paced multi-site environment would be highly beneficial. \n Why Apply? \n\n • Join a large and highly successful UK business with a strong growth trajectory\n, • Exposure to senior leadership and high-profile strategic projects\n, • Clear progression opportunities within a sizeable finance function\n, • Commercially focused role with genuine influence on business performance\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • £55,000 - £62,000 basic salary\n, • Annual bonus of up to 20%\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n\n This role offers an exceptional platform for a recently qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career within a commercially focused finance environment and gain exposure to large-scale investment decisions in a business that continues to grow at pace.

Finance Manager \n £75,000 - £80,000 + Benefits \n Are you a Qualified, value-add Accountant with strong budgeting, \n forecasting and 3-5 year planning experience who enjoys building \n better reporting, challenging assumptions and working \n strategically? \n Aila Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a \n leading manufacturing company in Hertfordshire as they look to \n appoint a talented Finance Manager on a permanent basis, \n reporting into the Head of FP&A. \n About the Company: \n • A long-established manufacturer with a great working culture \n and supportive environment. \n * £130m revenue, strong EBITDA and a focus on sustainability and \n impact \n * A standout, financially secure business spanning multiple \n divisions, with investment in its systems, reporting and finance. \n The Role: \n Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will lead the core planning, \n reporting and performance management processes across the Group, \n providing strong control over budgeting, forecasting, management \n reporting and 5-year planning. \n You will help shape the future reporting journey by developing \n improved frameworks, driving Power BI adoption and the FP&A side \n of an EPM system integration. It is an ideal opportunity for \n someone who is analytical, commercially curious and confident \n enough to constructively challenge Finance Business Partners and \n senior stakeholders to raise the quality of planning and insight \n across the group, and driving the implementation of a new EPM \n across the business. \n Key Responsibilities: \n • Lead the budgeting and forecasting consolidation process across \n both businesses, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, \n consistent and delivered to agreed timelines \n * Perform initial reviews of budget and forecast outputs, \n identifying key movements and areas requiring further challenge \n ahead of Head of FP&A review \n * Constructively challenge Finance Business Partners on \n assumptions, phasing, variances and performance narratives to \n improve planning and reporting quality \n * Develop a clear management reporting framework that can be \n translated into Power BI dashboards and adopted consistently \n across the group \n * Partner with IT, data and finance stakeholders to improve data \n quality and support the transition from manual to automated, \n insight-led reporting \n * Lead the EPM (Vena) integration from an FP&A perspective, \n ensuring budgeting, forecasting, reporting and 5YP requirements \n are properly scoped, tested and embedded \n * Own and control the FP&A calendar, coordinating key planning \n milestones, review meetings and submission deadline \n * Lead the 5-Year Plan process, consolidating outputs across both \n businesses and providing clear insight, risks and recommendations \n to the Head of FP&A \n The Ideal Candidate: \n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) \n * Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting and \n long-range planning \n * Experience developing frameworks, dashboards or KPI packs, with \n exposure to Power BI \n * Experience with EPM, planning system or reporting \n transformation projects essential, ideally with Vena \n * Strong analytical skills, able to turn complex financial \n information into clear, actionable insight. \n * A confident stakeholder manager who can challenge assumptions \n constructively \n What they Offer: \n • Salary of £75,000 - £80,000 \n * Share incentive plan \n * Enhanced pension \n * Life Assurance & PMI \n * Flexible hybrid working, 2 to 3 days in the office \n How to Apply: \n We want to hear from you if you are excited about this \n opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this \n role. Apply now for further information. \n About Aila Recruitment: \n Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to \n providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an \n extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our \n candidates' ongoing development.

Practice-Based Accountant – Stevenage (Office Based) \n \n Salary: £45,000 per annum Location: Stevenage Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Arrangement: Office based \n About the Role \n A well-established accountancy practice in Stevenage is seeking an experienced and confident Accountant to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role supporting a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a busy practice environment and enjoy building strong client relationships. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their main point of contact\n, • Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies\n, • Complete corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, and VAT submissions\n, • Handle bookkeeping and management accounts as required\n, • Support clients with queries around accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)\n, • Assist with payroll processing when needed\n, • Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and HMRC regulations\n, • Contribute to process improvements and support the wider practice team\n\n Skills & Experience Required \n\n • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice (essential)\n, • ACCA/ACA qualified or part-qualified, or qualified by experience\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax requirements\n, • Confident preparing accounts from incomplete records\n, • Proficient with cloud accounting software (Xero preferred)\n, • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines\n, • A proactive mindset and willingness to support colleagues\n\n What’s on Offer \n\n • £45,000 annual salary\n, • Supportive, friendly practice environment\n, • Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow\n, • Ongoing CPD and professional development\n, • Free on-site parking\n\n

Job Title: Accountant Location: Stevenage Package: Up to £50,000, bonuses, clear progression, 28 days holiday, and more Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm An exciting opportunity is available within a growing independent Accountancy Practice in Stevenage for an Accounts Senior. You'll be joining a very friendly team, and supporting a diverse portfolio of clients This progressive practice are cloud based, and are constantly adapting to modern changes. Your contribution in this role will genuinely matter, and there is plenty of scope for you to progress. The firm value work life balance, allowing flexible hours, some working from home, and great perks. If you are looking for the next step in your career, and somewhere you're valued, then look no further! Accounts Senior Job Responsibilities Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Preparing corporation tax returns Preparing personal tax returns Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, depending on experience Preparing management accounts Completing accounts and tax work from client records through to draft stage Identifying queries and communicating directly with clients to resolve them Carrying out bookkeeping and accounting adjustments where required Reviewing bookkeeping records before accounts preparation Helping clients with Xero and other cloud accounting software Liaising with HMRC and Companies House where required Keeping clear records, notes and actions within our practice management system Managing your own workload and deadlines Supporting junior and trainee team members as your experience develops Working closely with Client Managers and Directors on more complex assignments Accounts Senior Job Requirements AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, recently qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience Experienced in preparing year-end accounts within an accountancy practice Comfortable preparing corporation tax returns and personal tax returns Familiar with VAT and bookkeeping Comfortable dealing directly with clients Organised and able to manage deadlines Keen to continue developing technically Positive, team-focused and willing to help others Comfortable with Xero and cloud accounting technology Accounts Senior Salary & Benefits Paying dependent on experience, from £35,000-£50,000 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays Your birthday off Christmas closure, in addition to your normal holiday allowance Hybrid working after 6 month probation Flexible working hours Commission for bringing in new work Commission for identifying additional services for clients Christmas profit share Paid CPD Paid professional subscriptions, where relevant to the role Study support by agreement Pension contribution Free tea and coffee Free on-site parking, with additional parking nearby Paid team social events Casual dress Direct access to the Directors Weekly check-ins and informal one-to-ones Clear progression opportunities towards Senior Accountant and, ultimately, managing your own client portfolioBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Part Time Bookkeeper Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 FTE, depending on experience Hours: Part time, flexible working available We are looking for an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper to join an established accountancy team in Stevenage. This role would suit someone looking for flexible hours, potentially around school hours, who enjoys bookkeeping, VAT and working directly with clients. Key Responsibilities Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of SME clients Process and reconcile bank, credit card, supplier and customer accounts Process invoices and expenses Prepare VAT returns and supporting paperwork Identify and correct discrepancies within bookkeeping records Liaise with clients regarding missing information and queries Maintain accurate and up to date client records Support the wider accounts team with bookkeeping and VAT queries Work to internal and statutory deadlines About You Previous bookkeeping experience Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping Experience preparing VAT returns Experience with Xero or similar cloud accounting software Dext or Apron experience would be advantageous Accountancy practice experience is desirable AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or qualified by experience * Strong attention to detail and organisation Confident communicating with clients Able to work independently and manage deadlines Benefits • Flexible part time hours • Potential for school hours based working • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata • Birthday off • Pension • Free on site parking • Training and development opportunities • Career progression • Friendly and supportive team environment Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT’s Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data

Financial Accountant Stevenage | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) Up to £40,000 + Benefits We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic business environment, gaining exposure to financial reporting, compliance, controls, tax, cashflow management and business partnering activities. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support a range of financial accounting activities across multiple business entities, including: Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related analysis Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting processes Preparing month-end journals and financial reports Assisting with year-end statutory reporting requirements Maintaining fixed asset registers and lease accounting records Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities Reviewing financial controls and identifying process improvements Supporting internal and external audit activities Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and management information About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Previous experience within a financial accounting role Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls VAT experience Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Desirable Experience Audit background Experience within a multi-entity or shared service environment Exposure to construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors What's on Offer Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Stevenage office) Career development and progression opportunities Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities Supportive and collaborative team environment AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: Accounts Assistant Finance Administrator Bookkeeper Payroll Assistant * Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £1,499, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

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Northland Controls is seeking an experienced Treasury Accountant to join our growing global Finance team. This role oversees treasury operations across our global business, including cash management, banking relationships, working capital reporting, and intercompany cash movements. You'll also play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with Finance and Operations teams worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Letchworth Up to £60,000 • Are you a corporate tax specialist looking for your first move in-house?, • Are you keen on joining a global business?, • Do you want a role where you can develop your tax career?, • A role with a successful, growing team where you can develop your tax skills, • Increasing complexity to the structure meaning interesting projects to keep you busy, • A role incorporating compliance, accounting and advisory of taxes, • Responsibility for all UK Corporation Tax compliance, • Review of VAT compliance, • Implementing transfer pricing strategy, • Providing advice on tax inquiries and M&A activity "Great work-life balance and a friendly working environment" "A great place to work. Good direction, good people and great support" • Professionally qualified in tax or accountancy, • Background in tax compliance/accounting, • Organised, collaborative and takes initiative As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Internal Account Manager for a packaging business in Letchworth. You will manage and develop existing B2B customer accounts, respond to enquiries, prepare quotations and identify opportunities to increase account value. The ideal candidate will have packaging industry experience, especially corrugated packaging, and strong customer-service skills. This role offers a competitive salary DOE, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension, #J-18808-Ljbffr

Accounts Payable Specialist Letchworth Garden City £32,000-£35,000 Hybrid (3 days a week in the Letchworth Garden office, 2 from home) Permanent StormX Recruitment is supporting a growing business in Letchworth Garden City with the appointment of an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. The environment is extremely collaborative, supportive and forward thinking so would suit a candidate with a similar style. This is a hands-on role offering genuine ownership of the AP function within a busy, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to review and streamline existing processes and play an important role in the implementation of new business-related software, expected to go live later this year. You will take ownership of the AP ledger across several entities, while supporting the wider finance team with month-end, reporting and reconciliations. Key responsibilities include: • Processing a high volume of invoices using AP Automation software, • Payment runs and AP forecasting, • Bank reconciliations and credit card postings, • Supporting procurement and wider business queries, • Ownership of cost of sales and overhead general ledger codes (training where required), • Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting (training where required), • CIS review and recording (training where required), • Supporting year-end audit requirements and auditor queries - relating to AP (training where required), • Assisting with the implementation and integration of new software (training where required), • Reviewing and improving existing AP processes, • Supporting Senior Finance Managers and the wider business with AP queries as required We're looking for an experienced AP professional who is comfortable working in a high-volume, growing environment and is confident taking ownership of their workload. You'll ideally have: • Solid Accounts Payable experience, • Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills, • The confidence to manage a busy ledger and competing priorities, • A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes, • Good communication skills and the ability to deal with queries across the business, • An interest in systems and process improvement The system implementation makes this an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to do more than simply process invoices and would like to have a genuine input into how finance uses new technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: United Kingdom - Letchworth - LETCHWORTH, Hertfordshire SG6 2TSPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: £42,000.00 - £52,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: FinanceNorthland Controls is seeking an experienced Treasury Accountant to join our growing global Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys managing global cash operations, improving financial processes, and partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making. In this role, you will oversee treasury operations across our global business, including cash management, banking relationships, working capital reporting, and intercompany cash movements. You'll also play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with Finance and Operations teams worldwide. If you're looking for a role where you can make a measurable impact on a growing global organization, we'd love to hear from you. • Manage global treasury operations, including cash positioning, banking activities, cash movements, and intercompany settlements., • Prepare weekly and monthly reporting on global cash flow, working capital, DSO, DPO, Cash Conversion Cycle, KPIs, and other financial metrics for executive leadership., • Monitor worldwide cash balances and provide recommendations to optimize liquidity and working capital., • Lead treasury improvement initiatives, including NetSuite banking enhancements, automated payment processing, and bank reconciliation automation., • Maintain strong financial controls over global payment processes and support standardized treasury procedures across the organization., • Prepare treasury journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules while ensuring reconciling items are resolved promptly., • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities., • Manage banking relationships, account administration, and global intercompany receivables and payables., • Prepare reporting on worldwide intercompany balances to support cash flow planning and financial accuracy., • Develop and improve financial reporting, accounting processes, and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls., • Perform financial analysis and prepare ad hoc reports that support informed business decisions., • Partner with Operations, Project Managers, and the Accounts Receivable team to provide financial guidance and support business performance., • Assist with internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and company policies., • Support special projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organization., • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with treasury or cash management responsibilities preferred., • CPA designation preferred., • Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS., • Experience with NetSuite or SAP is highly desirable., • Experience with treasury management, banking operations, cash forecasting, or working capital management., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment., • Experience driving process improvements and financial automation initiatives. At Northland Controls, you'll join a collaborative global Finance team where your work has a direct impact on the business. You'll help shape treasury operations, improve financial processes, and support strategic initiatives across multiple regions. We value innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement- and we're committed to providing opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, global organization. Northland is a world-class global security integrator with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, China and India. We specialize in design, build, integration, and management of high-end Lenel, Software House, S2 global enterprise security systems which include 6 out of 10 of the largest hi-tech companies in Silicon Valley. We are responsible for single card reader installations in some of the most remote parts of the world, all the way through to the design, deployment and management of large enterprise systems managing up to 300 corporate offices in over 70 countries including datacenters and multi-faceted security operations centers. With 250 highly trained professionals, all program management, project management, system design, system programming, testing and commissioning is carried out by Northland Controls experts to ensure we deliver the right solution, to the right standard, every time, anywhere in the world. In addition, Northland is supported by a network of over 100 in-country local service partners (LSPs) across the world who partner with Northland to deliver unparalleled world class services to our enterprise customers. We are trusted to get the job done no matter what. Through word-of-mouth our elite list of customers has rewarded us with phenomenal growth from $1M to $70M in 10 years’. To achieve this, we are always interested in the very best people who share our core values and beliefs and will “do whatever it takes” to enable our customers to realize their goals. We will take on difficult challenges regardless of where they may lead us, and we will always take the most honorable route to get there. To be the most trusted and influential leader in the industry. By delivering exceptional services across the world, we are determined to continually surprise our customers, the industry and even ourselves while having fun. • Be Honorable, • Take on Challenges, • Do Whatever it Takes, • Our People, • Have Fun Northland provides a robust set of benefit plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, wellness programs, quarterly bonus program and paid time off. Northland Controls provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: United Kingdom - Letchworth - LETCHWORTH, Hertfordshire SG6 2TSPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: £50,000.00 - £65,000.00Travel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Finance Northland Controls is seeking a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in Letchworth, UK. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in our global finance transformation through the implementation and ongoing development of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB). Working closely with Finance, Operations, IT, and business leaders, you'll help build the planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities that support informed decision-making across our global organization. As a Financial Analyst, you will deliver meaningful financial insights, improve planning and reporting processes, and help drive continuous improvement across the business. If you enjoy working with data, solving complex business challenges, and influencing strategic decisions, we'd love to hear from you. • Analyze financial results, operating trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support monthly reporting and business decision-making., • Prepare financial reports, management reporting packages, forecasts, and analytical presentations for senior leadership., • Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses that support strategic planning and business performance., • Evaluate capital expenditures, depreciation, profitability, and other financial drivers to provide actionable business insights., • Research economic and business trends that may impact financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership., • Identify financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends that improve operational and financial outcomes., • Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing administration of NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB) as part of the company's global ERP transformation., • Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and external implementation teams to optimize budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting processes., • Support ERP migration activities, including data mapping, validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), end-user training, and post-implementation support., • Manage the annual Global Cross-Charge process, including quarterly recalculations and reporting in accordance with transfer pricing agreements., • Collaborate with regional Managing Directors, Tax, Compliance, and Audit teams to support global financial reporting requirements., • Identify opportunities to automate and enhance reporting, financial processes, and ERP functionality., • Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen reporting capabilities, improve data governance, and drive continuous process improvements., • Support special projects and other Finance initiatives as assigned., • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline., • Experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, or corporate finance., • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, financial modeling, reconciliations, and data analysis., • Experience with NetSuite, Oracle NSPB, or another ERP and financial planning system is highly desirable., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail., • Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into meaningful business insights., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders., • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Operations, IT, and cross-functional teams., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. At Northland Controls, you'll become part of a collaborative global team where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation initiatives, shape the future of our planning and reporting capabilities, and influence business decisions across an international organization. If you're looking for a role where your analytical expertise and financial insight can make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you. Northland is a world-class global security integrator with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, China and India. We specialize in design, build, integration, and management of high-end Lenel, Software House, S2 global enterprise security systems which include 6 out of 10 of the largest hi-tech companies in Silicon Valley. We are responsible for single card reader installations in some of the most remote parts of the world, all the way through to the design, deployment and management of large enterprise systems managing up to 300 corporate offices in over 70 countries including datacenters and multi-faceted security operations centers. With 250 highly trained professionals, all program management, project management, system design, system programming, testing and commissioning is carried out by Northland Controls experts to ensure we deliver the right solution, to the right standard, every time, anywhere in the world. In addition, Northland is supported by a network of over 100 in-country local service partners (LSPs) across the world who partner with Northland to deliver unparalleled world class services to our enterprise customers. We are trusted to get the job done no matter what. Through word-of-mouth our elite list of customers has rewarded us with phenomenal growth from $1M to $70M in 10 years’. To achieve this, we are always interested in the very best people who share our core values and beliefs and will “do whatever it takes” to enable our customers to realize their goals. We will take on difficult challenges regardless of where they may lead us, and we will always take the most honorable route to get there. To be the most trusted and influential leader in the industry. By delivering exceptional services across the world, we are determined to continually surprise our customers, the industry and even ourselves while having fun. Be Honorable Take on Challenges Do Whatever it Takes Our People Have Fun Northland provides a robust set of benefit plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, wellness programs, quarterly bonus program and paid time off. Northland Controls provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you an experienced Semi Senior looking for a role where you can broaden your technical skills, build stronger client relationships and develop towards a more advisory-focused career? We're working with a growing accountancy firm that places genuine importance on its people. The culture is supportive and progressive, with a strong emphasis on developing staff, sharing knowledge and giving individuals the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they grow. £30,000 - £40,000 + bens - Full-time - Hitchin As a Semi Senior Accountant, you'll work across a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, gaining broad exposure to accounts, tax and day-to-day client work. The role is designed to give you a strong grounding in the core technical aspects of practice while gradually increasing your involvement in client advisory work. You'll have the opportunity to understand clients beyond their compliance requirements, develop commercial relationships and progress towards becoming a trusted adviser. A key part of the position will also be supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others develop. • Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns, • Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns, • Managing bookkeeping and accounting records for a portfolio of clients, • Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries, • Developing an understanding of clients' businesses and their wider financial objectives, • Supporting senior colleagues with advisory and project-based work, • Identifying opportunities to provide clients with additional support and advice, • Reviewing work where appropriate and providing guidance to junior team members, • Acting as a mentor and helping trainees and juniors develop their technical skills, • Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and related applications, • Supporting the wider team with process improvements and ad hoc assignments You’ll ideally have several years of experience within a UK practice environment and be studying towards, or working towards, an AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification. We're looking for someone who is technically capable but also wants to develop their commercial and advisory skills. You should enjoy speaking with clients, understanding their businesses and becoming more involved in the decisions behind the numbers. You’ll also bring: • Good experience preparing accounts and tax returns within practice, • Knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and general compliance, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Confident communication skills, • Experience using accounting software, ideally including Xero, • A proactive approach to learning and development, • The confidence and patience to support and mentor junior colleagues, • A positive, collaborative attitude, • Ambition to progress within a growing practice The accountancy firm has a genuine people-first culture, with staff development and job satisfaction viewed as an important part of its continued success. You’ll have the opportunity to develop technically while gradually taking on more client advisory responsibility, working alongside experienced professionals and gaining greater exposure to business owners. The firm is continuing to grow, meaning there is scope to progress your career, take on greater responsibility and contribute to the development of both the client offering and wider team. • £30,000 - £40,000 salary, • Ongoing training and CPD, • Career progression opportunities, • Regular team socials, • Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership The Hitchin team is looking for a motivated Semi Senior who wants to become more than a technical accounts preparer - someone who wants to develop into a confident client adviser while helping those around them progress too. Are you an experienced Semi Senior looking for a role where you can broaden your technical skills, build stronger client relationships and develop towards a more advisory-focused career? We're working with a growing accountancy firm that places genuine importance on its people. The culture is supportive and progressive, with a strong emphasis on developing staff, sharing knowledge and giving individuals the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they grow. £30,000 - £40,000 + bens - Full-time - Hitchin As a Semi Senior Accountant, you'll work across a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, gaining broad exposure to accounts, tax and day-to-day client work. The role is designed to give you a strong grounding in the core technical aspects of practice while gradually increasing your involvement in client advisory work. You'll have the opportunity to understand clients beyond their compliance requirements, develop commercial relationships and progress towards becoming a trusted adviser. A key part of the position will also be supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others develop. • Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, • Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns, • Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns, • Managing bookkeeping and accounting records for a portfolio of clients, • Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries, • Developing an understanding of clients' businesses and their wider financial objectives, • Supporting senior colleagues with advisory and project-based work, • Identifying opportunities to provide clients with additional support and advice, • Reviewing work where appropriate and providing guidance to junior team members, • Acting as a mentor and helping trainees and juniors develop their technical skills, • Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and related applications, • Supporting the wider team with process improvements and ad hoc assignments You’ll ideally have several years of experience within a UK practice environment and be studying towards, or working towards, an AAT, ACCA or ACA qualification. We're looking for someone who is technically capable but also wants to develop their commercial and advisory skills. You should enjoy speaking with clients, understanding their businesses and becoming more involved in the decisions behind the numbers. You’ll also bring: • Good experience preparing accounts and tax returns within practice, • Knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and general compliance, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Confident communication skills, • Experience using accounting software, ideally including Xero, • A proactive approach to learning and development, • The confidence and patience to support and mentor junior colleagues, • A positive, collaborative attitude, • Ambition to progress within a growing practice The accountancy firm has a genuine people-first culture, with staff development and job satisfaction viewed as an important part of its continued success. You’ll have the opportunity to develop technically while gradually taking on more client advisory responsibility, working alongside experienced professionals and gaining greater exposure to business owners. The firm is continuing to grow, meaning there is scope to progress your career, take on greater responsibility and contribute to the development of both the client offering and wider team. • £30,000 - £40,000 salary, • Ongoing training and CPD, • Career progression opportunities, • Regular team socials, • Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership The Hitchin team is looking for a motivated Semi Senior who wants to become more than a technical accounts preparer - someone who wants to develop into a confident client adviser while helping those around them progress too. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Command Recruitment are working with a large automotive group to recruit a Dealership Accountant on a 7-month fixed-term contract for their flagship site in Letchworth Garden City. Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director, you will oversee the dealership's financial reporting and controls, providing commercial insight to support operational performance and ensuring the accounts function runs smoothly during maternity cover. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Insite Group in Hitchin is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will work across SME and owner-managed clients, gaining exposure to accounts, tax and day-to-day client work. The role focuses on building advisory capabilities, mentoring juniors, and developing commercial relationships with clients while progressing toward trusted adviser status. The firm offers training, progression, and a supportive culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr