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Practice Finance Manager Role at a fantastic growing firm in Newton Abbot.A well‑established and forward‑thinking practice based in Newton Abbot, Devon, currently seeking a dedicated Practice Finance Manager to oversee and enhance its internal finance function.The firm offers a supportive and co

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Closing Date: 30th April 2026 About the Opportunity Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Newton Abbot, who are looking to appoint a Pr

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: Devon Working Pattern: Office-based Initially - 1 day from home thereafter Contract: Permanent & Full-Time Salary: £27,000 The Role You will take responsibility for managing end-to-end payroll processes across a varied client portfolio. This includes handling different payroll frequencies and complexities, ensuring compliance with current legislation, and maintaining strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities • Processing payrolls from start to finish across a range of clients., • Managing RTI submissions and year-end processes., • Administering starters, leavers, and payroll changes., • Supporting pension processing and auto-enrolment duties., • Handling BACS payments., • Liaising with clients, HMRC, and pension providers., • Responding to payroll queries in a timely and professional manner., • Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation., • Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Candidate Profile • Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience., • Strong working knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes., • Experience managing multiple payrolls with varying pay frequencies (e.g. weekly, monthly, bonuses, commissions)., • Background in accountancy practice or industry payroll environments., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and payroll systems (experience with Sage is advantageous)., • Excellent communication and client-facing skills., • Strong organisational ability with the capacity to manage deadlines and multiple priorities., • A proactive team player with a high level of attention to detail. Please contact or apply to this advert today!! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements, together with our privacy notices, set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us will be processed by us.

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Position: Chief Finance Officer Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JD Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00) Pay Rate: £ 420. Per Day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Act

Practice Finance Manager Newton Abbot | £36,000-£42,000 + associated benefits package | Full time | Not specified | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced CIMA-qualified Practice Finance Manager to join a Southwest-based Chartered accountants, tax ad

Accountant (Progress to Senior) £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + Funded Qualifications+ Company Benefits + Healthcare + Professional Subscription Torquay, Devon Are you an Accounts Senior or walking towards it with some practice experience, looking for a new role within a well-established chartered accountancy that deals with an exciting, varied clientele, and offers extensive progression opportunities and in-house training to further your career to specialise or into senior management? This respected firm has supported a wide range of successful businesses with expert financial guidance. They are now seeking an experienced accounts senior to help clients thrive, using your skills and knowledge to make an impact. In return, you'll enjoy recognition for your expertise, progression opportunities, and excellent company benefits. This varied role will entail preparing accounts, business and corporation tax calculations and returns and the supporting of junior employees. Having great interpersonal skills is also important to build meaningful client relationships. Standard hours are Monday-Friday based on a 37.5hr week with flexible working options and the opportunity to move into hybrid work in upcoming months. If you're an accounts senior or working towards it with practice experience, looking for an exciting new opportunity where you can progress into a specialised role of your personal preference, this could be a great fit for you. The Role Planning, preparing and reviewing accounts Liaising with external clients Use your technical knowledge to support the training of junior staff members Hybrid role Company funded training The Person Accounts Senior or similar Practice experience Experience of accounts preparation, business and corporate tax Reference Number: BBBH24657 Accountant, Practice Accountant, Accounts, Account, Finance, Financial Information, VAT Returns, Balance Sheets, Hybrid, Hybrid Working, Management Information, ACCA, ACA If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading chartered accountancy firm in Highweek is seeking an experienced Practice Finance Manager to oversee budget planning, forecasting, and team management.

Job Title: Bookkeeper Location: Torquay Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Firm A growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Torquay is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment. The Role You will be responsible for managing bookkeeping duties for a varied portfolio of clients, alongside some payroll and general administrative responsibilities. The role offers exposure to a broad range of owner-managed businesses and the opportunity to grow within the firm. Key Responsibilities • Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients, • Processing sales and purchase invoices, • Bank reconciliations, • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, • Assisting with management accounts preparation, • Processing weekly and monthly payroll, • Supporting with pension submissions and auto-enrolment, • Liaising with clients to resolve queries, • Providing general administrative support to the wider team Requirements • 1–2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice, • AAT Level 3 qualified (or above) or currently studying, • Good working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, • Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks, • Some payroll experience preferred, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Good communication skills and ability to manage client relationships What’s on Offer • Opportunity to join a growing practice, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Study support (where applicable), • Clear progression opportunities #ASRAF

Senior Structural Engineer | Newton Abbot We are working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in the South West, seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their expanding team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to take on greater project responsibility, lead designs, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative and supportive environment. Role Overview As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will take the lead on complex projects from concept through to completion. Key responsibilities include: Leading residential and commercial structural projects across the South West Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and project teams Managing design, delivery, and quality control of structural schemes Reviewing and checking designs from other engineers Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technicians Coordinating with other disciplines within the consultancy Attending site visits, meetings, and inspections Contributing to business development and project planning Candidate Requirements Degree qualified (BEng/MSc or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering 6+ years’ experience in a structural design consultancy Chartered or working towards Chartership (Institution of Structural Engineers / Institution of Civil Engineers) Strong project management, communication, and technical skills Ability to work independently and lead project teams Desirable: Full UK driving licence Package Competitive salary depending on experience 22 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy more Company pension scheme Discretionary performance bonus Full support towards Chartership BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking

Head of Reinstatement Cost Assessment, Torquay Salary c£80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Package (c15% bonus, £6.5k car allowance, 25 days holiday, medical, pension) We are currently working on behalf of Innovus Group, an established, well respected, and growing property company. Innovus are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as the Head of Reinstatement Costs, you will be contributing to our vision to recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK's property sector. We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and service across the property industry. Who we are looking for: Membership/Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS/FRICS) Skills and Experience • Substantial technical building surveying experience within the Insurance and Property Management sectors, covering a wide range of building types. * Proven track record of successful project delivery, including the management of contractors and consultants. * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to clearly articulate practice performance to senior management. * Demonstrated ability and willingness to build strong team relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives. * In-depth understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to surveying, contractor management, and project delivery. * Comprehensive knowledge of the RCA process and procedures, with strong understanding of the Residential Property Sector and associated regulations, including CDM. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. * Previous experience within RCA and the insurance industry is beneficial. * Strong people management and stakeholder engagement capabilities. * Robust project management and delivery skills. * Experience in insurance remediation works (e.g., fire and flood damage) is desirable. * Proficient IT skills, including Windows, report writing, Spons, and database systems. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management: * Provide leadership and direction to RCA team fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment which focusses on service and growth. * Mentor and develop staff, encouraging professional growth and skill enhancement. * Drive a great people culture in the business that is inclusive, provides opportunity and delivers results. * Define, measure and improve key performance indicators with a focus on service and efficiency. * Contribute to effective performance management and build constructive relationships with partners to enhance customer service, value for money, and quality of workmanship. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: * Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to land surveying. * Ensure that all RCA works comply with legal requirements. * Identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables. Collaboration: * Engage positively with key stakeholders in the FirstPort, Campions and the wider Emeria UK Executive teams to drive intra group trading where possible. * Engage proactively and positively with clients to provide confidence in services delivered. * Agree and embed service level agreements for all business services activities with clients. Quality Assurance: * Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and precision of surveying data and deliverables. * Produce documentation in full compliance with RICS regulations and best practice Budget Oversight: * Manage the surveying department budgets across Innovus Surveyors. * Effectively manage the surveying divisional budgets. Ensure costs are appropriately managed, forecasting is accurate, and risks are appropriately managed. This includes resource allocation, equipment procurement, and cost control measures. Technology Integration: * Stay abreast of technological advancements in surveying tools and methods. * Integrate new technologies to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the surveying businesses bespoke to their needs. Business Development: * Grow the business services division through organic, acquisitive and new product / market activities. * Participate in business development activities to secure new surveying projects & to carry out any other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the team and assist the Director of Surveying as required. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website

Oversee statutory reporting, year‑end processes, and audit preparation; represent Finance at Audit and Finance Committee meetings. Hays Senior Finance are delighted to be partnering with England Golf to recruit a Head of Finance. Following continuing growth and internal promotion, this newly creat

The Group Finance Director will focus on:. Lead the finance function through a period of significant growth, MA, and value creation. Oversee finance transformation, including ERP, BI, and reporting enhancements.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role during a period of transition. The Successful Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA Will Have:. Experience stabilising finance functions during perio

Senior Finance Business Partner. Senior Finance Business Partner. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team - challenging assumptions, shaping business strategy, and enabling high-quality decisions through insightful financial analysis.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. As Finance SOP Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the finance documentation landscape across this g

We are currently working with a large unitary authority based in Greater London (West), on the appointment of a Strategic Finance Manager to join its senior finance leadership team. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced local government finance professional to take on a broad strategi

As Head of Corporate Finance, you will provide strategic leadership across EMCCA’s entire Corporate Finance function—driving excellence, strengthening governance, and ensuring the Authority’s financial strategies and statutory obligations are delivered to the highest standard. With responsibil

Operating at the heart of commercial decision-making, the Senior Finance Manager will partner closely with the CEO, CFO and Finance Director, providing top-level insight across gross profit performance, commercial income, supplier funding and promotional investment. Senior Finance Manager – Commer

You will be supporting a large city council within the Corporate Finance Team, reporting into the Director of Finance. Interim Corporate Finance Manager - Capital Programme Monitoring – 6 months. Co-ordinate and guide capital monitoring in Directorate Finance teams.

This role is highly commercial and partners divisional MD's and directly leads a number of commercial finance teams. You will lead a team of Divisional UK Heads of Finance based at various UK locations. You'll be a qualified accountant with significant experience in a senior commercial finance role

I am keen to speak with candidates who have a strong grounding in local government finance and experience of working in a business partnering or service finance role within a large and complex organisation. A number of posts are available across different areas, making this a strong opportunity for

This role is based in East Sussex and requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance.

Finance, Compliance and Monitoring Officer. Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Midlands for a Finance, Compliance, and Monitoring Officer to join the team on a temporary basis.

A seasoned senior finance leader. An ambitious and talented Head of Finance. You will report directly to senior leadership and line-manage several Heads of Service across finance, revenues, benefits and debt.

A fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CCAB), with in-depth knowledge of Management Accounting, Operational Finance and Corporate Finance. You will take ownership of transformation delivery across your finance work-stream, leading both technical system implementation and finance process r

You will lead and deliver a number of finance-related projects critical to establishing the Authority's finance framework, while supporting the wider finance implementation programme. Finance Project Manager - Interim. Interim Strategic Finance Lead.

A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Exmouth is searching for an Accounts Assistant Manager to join their team with excellent career development prospects on offer and opportunity to carve an influential role within this highly successful and forward moving firm of accountants.A leading

Hays Senior Finance is working with an Education Organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for its central finance department. You will bring proven experience of working with school finances, with strong skills in budgeting, forecasting and producing management accounts. The organisation i

An established, midlands-based financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to deliver high quality, risk based audit reviews across its operations.This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure, work closely with senior stakeholders and further develop your internal

If you are interested in this Finance Business Partner role, please contact Gareth Dagger at Butler Rose Accountancy & Finance Recruitment ASAP. Butler Rose is exclusively recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join a fast-growing organisation based in East Cornwall. Experience with project fi

A successful and growing accountancy practice based in Brixham has a requirement for a Client Manager to join them managing and leading on the delivery, review and management of accounts, tax and wider all around service provision within a growing firm of accountants, managing teams and working clos

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Devon for an Assistant Director of Finance to join the team on a temporary basis. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in public sector or local authority finance. Strong leadership background with experience managing la

You will bring an all-around skill set across accounts and tax and you will also work with partners on wider advisory, planning projects in addition delivering on wider project work which could encompass corporate finance and other project work.

Are you an experienced Finance Leader with who has led and developed robust finance teams ? Do you have experience of working in the Charity sector ? Does a part time role appeal to you ?Henderson Scott are working with a West Sussex based Charitable organisation who are looking for a part time Fin

This is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Tax Partner to join a professional services firm.The role requires expertise in Private Client tax advisory and compliance, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service.The organisation is a well-established professional services firm ope

Transactional Finance Team Manager - Interim. Interim Transactional Finance Team Manager. This is a leadership assignment focused on overseeing end-to-end transactional finance operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organisation.

This is a temporary opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to support accounting and finance operations within a fast growing organisation.

RM Recruit is working with a West Midlands based charity who are recruiting an experienced Finance Consultant – External Reporting on an interim basis for circa 12 months. While the role does not include line management responsibilities, the successful candidate will work closely with the wider fi

They will also support the Interim Strategic Finance Lead on a range of other financial issues required by the new Authority. They will help to ensure that the programme of activity to develop the required finance strategies, plans, policies, systems and processes is aligned to the Implementation St

Finance Business Partner – CIP & PMO Analytics. Partner with divisional finance teams to ensure consistent methodology. Significant NHS finance experience at 8a+ - essential.

I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm in Torquay that is looking to appoint a Private Client Tax Director to join its growing tax team, to be based either within their Torquay or Exeter offices.This role would suit an experienced tax professional who is keen to tak

Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, this position operates at the intersection of finance, client services, and operations, providing financial insight, governance, and constructive challenge to ensure strong commercial outcomes. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, commercial finance, o

The successful Finance Analyst will have the following related skills / experience:. Knowledge of Financial Principles: Understanding of basic accounting, finance, and economic principles. As the Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for:.

Assistant Director of Finance to join their team. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Authorities corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. Work alongside the De

My Local Government client is looking to recruit a fully qualified and experienced Strategic Finance Manager to sit within its Children's and Education team. This is a key role within the team, and to be considered you will need to be able to demonstrate a track record in Local Government finance, i

Collaborate with the wider accounting and finance team to improve processes. Previous experience in a similar sales ledger or accounts role within accounting and finance. This temporary Sales Ledger role in Prescot offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance departmen