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The Investment Manager will be responsible for growing Arise by sourcing, developing, negotiating, closing and exiting FII opportunities. Responsible for relationship management and monitoring of certain FIIs and together with Value Creation Team, making appropriate improvements within the FII. The Investment Manager reports to the CEO. The Investment Manager has a functional and coordinating relationship with Investment Associates and Analysts and with the members of the Value Creation Team. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide leadership, source and execute investment opportunities, • Manage a team of Investment Associates, members of the Value Creation Team and external providers through the investment and ESG process, • Lead due diligence, direct transaction team and coordinate transaction execution and closing, • Present investment proposals to the Investment Committee, • Actively work with project / portfolio companies’ post-investment in close cooperation with the Value Creation Team, • Liaising with Investee’s management teams, and ensure that best financial and non-financial practices, including EMS (Environmental Management Systems) are implemented, • Take board seats in Investee partners, • Coach, develop and mentor the team in their career development, • Honours, Financial degree or equivalent, • 5+ years’ experience within Private Equity, (Investment) Banking (M&A, corporate finance) or similar, possibly with previous experience in accounting., • Strong financial modelling skills and attention to detail, • Financial acumen - the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data, • Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving, • Ability to plan and prioritise effectively: strong project / process management skills, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Technically proficient (Advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: • Intrinsically motivated by the mission of Zenith Partners., • Flexible & dynamic - self-motivated, results driven, ability to deal with change, • Highly organised and structured, logical and lateral thinker., • Team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and add value., • Excellence orientation (concern for high-quality work) - Follow-through; the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained, • Leadership style: management by example, always fostering a collaborative culture amongst the team members, shareholders and stakeholders REMUNERATION: The remuneration package includes salary, pension, medical benefits, insurance and a reasonable performance related bonus.

Senior Finance Job - Chief Accountant - ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Technical Accounting.

Advisory streams across the firm include corporate finance, financial advisory, valuations, property consultancy, restructuring/corporate recovery and forensic accounting. As part of the firm's 3-4 year growth plan, Forensics is an area of key investment, as part of which a couple of lateral Partner

In this uniquely broad and influential position, you will take full ownership of all accounting operations for a £200m business — from day‑to‑day financial control through to statutory compliance and strategic financial processes. Financial Controller, Finance Manager. A dynamic and fast‑gr

Strong experience in management accounting or finance business partnering, ideally in a complex organisation. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a central role in driving financial performance. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a central role in driving financial perfo

Technical Accountant - Listed Energy Company. I am currently working with a listed London-based energy company who are looking to hire a Technical Accountant to join their Corporate Finance division. As a Technical Accountant, you will be working on financial technical accounting matters as well as

An Ultra-High End Interior Design business are looking for Financial Controller. This is a number 1 role in finance, reporting to the CEO and needs to be a really strong SME Financial Controller with a broad business and accounting understanding. Implement financial strategies across the business, w

Lead on financial accounting and tax for an International music education organisation. The organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounting to lead statutory reporting, financial controls, and tax compliance. The organisation is looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA,

Technical Accounting Manager - Insurance - London (Hybrid) - £110,000 - £125,000. A dynamic and forward-thinking insurance group is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join its London-based finance team.

Finance Business Partner - Public Sector Generic Responsibilities • Build strong working relationships with Service Managers, providing support, advice, and constructive challenge to aid decision‑making., • Lead, support, and train the service finance team to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused financial services., • Provide accurate, timely financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues., • Coordinate revenue and capital budget preparation in line with corporate processes., • Support budget managers in setting budgets, analysing trends, understanding cost drivers, and delivering MTFS savings., • Quality‑assure forecasts and produce accurate monthly monitoring reports, highlighting variances, risks, and required actions., • Present monthly budget monitoring to Directorate/Divisional Management Teams and meet regularly with the Finance Business Partner to review financial positions., • Deliver financial training to service and budget managers., • Complete statutory financial and statistical returns and maintain accurate records for grant claims., • Lead and coordinate year‑end closedown tasks and provide information for the Statement of Accounts., • Advise on financial implications of legislative, policy, or service changes., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations., • Contribute to improvement and transformation projects., • Maintain continuous professional development and stay updated on best practice., • Conduct performance appraisals for senior finance officers., • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post. Essential Requirements • Strong knowledge of local authority financial management, processes, and the wider financial and legislative framework., • Understanding of the service directorate's business and legislative context., • Proven experience delivering the core duties of the role., • Experience producing accurate, timely reports for senior managers., • Experience in local authority budget setting, including capital and revenue monitoring., • Demonstrated use of continuous improvement in financial management., • Experience managing or supervising staff., • CCAB‑qualified accountant (or near‑finalist with substantial relevant experience)., • Evidence of ongoing professional development., • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, able to interpret and present financial analysis clearly., • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)., • Advanced ability to extract and interpret data from a General Ledger system to support budget holders., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, including working with senior management., • Ability to provide constructive challenge and influence decisions., • Commitment to continuous learning for self and others.

Your new company A global entertainment business operating across film, music and more, with an international group structure spanning multiple territories and currencies. The business works at pace in a creative, commercially driven environment. Following a recent finance system migration to a new ERP, the team is now looking for experienced interim support during a period of transition. Your new role This is a hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up assignment. You'll be clearing a transactional backlog while supporting month‑end, year‑end (March), and improving group reporting across multiple entities and currencies. This is not a spectator role, it's about bringing clarity, control and confidence back into the numbers. Key responsibilities include: • Clearing backlog transactions, including bank postings and unreconciled items, • Supporting month‑end and year‑end close, • Improving and overseeing multicurrency accounting across the group, • Supporting production accounting for film and media SPVs, • Liaising with outsourced statutory accountants, • Ensuring accurate, IFRS‑compliant reporting across all entities What you'll need to succeed • Proven interim experience in Finance Manager / Senior Accountant roles, • A strong track record cleaning up post‑system implementations, • Confidence rolling your sleeves up and clearing transactional backlogs without drama, • Solid multi‑currency and group accounting experience, • Exposure to media, film, production or project‑based accounting (SPVs ideal), • Good working knowledge of IFRS and year‑end processes, • The ability to partner credibly with C‑level stakeholders and commercial teams, • A calm, practical approach, you bring solutions, not noise. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

The Company: Are you a newly qualified accountant looking to take your first step from practice into a commercially focused finance role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing finance team where you'll gain exposure to FP&A, profitability modelling, automation, and business partnering - all while learning from experienced senior leaders Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in enhancing financial insight, improving reporting, and supporting the development of robust profitability analysis. This position is ideal for someone moving out of practice and wanting to build the foundations of a strong commercial finance career. The Role:You'll support the Finance function in delivering high‑quality financial analysis, reporting automation, and operational insight. Working closely with operational and senior finance stakeholders, your work will directly influence strategic decision making areas of responsibility include: Financial Reporting & Analysis: • Supporting the month‑end close and reporting cycles, • Delivering insightful variance analysis (actuals, budget, forecast), • Maintaining and enhancing profitability models, • Validating and reconciling data between GL and operational systems, • Analysing key cost drivers and KPI's, • Working with business to understand performance drivers, • Supporting senior leaders with board and management reporting, • Developing and improving reporting through Power BI, • Supporting data extraction and transformation using Excel / Power Query, • Enhancing financial models, • Newly qualified ACA (or equivalent), • Trained in audit or accounting practice, ideally from a Big 4 Accounting firm or top10., • Strong Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, structured modelling), • Solid understanding of financial statements If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Shirin Safa now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company: \nA leading education sector organisation is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join its high-performing finance team in the Epsom area. \n \nThis is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes and delivering high‑quality reporting. \n\n \nYour new role: \nYou will be taking on a key role reporting to the Head of Finance; \n\n\n\t • You'll be leading the transactional finance teams.\n\t, • Producing monthly financial reporting.\n\t, • Overseeing banking and cashflow.\n\t, • Supporting central finance with statutory and year-end accounting.\n\t, • Support system/process improvements.\n\t, • Prepare audit files.\n\t, • Analysing and driving key KPIs\n\n\n \nWhat you'll need to succeed: \n\n\n\t • Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/overseas equivalent).\n\t, • Proven leadership and team‑management experience.\n\t, • Strong month‑end and statutory experience.\n\t, • Excellent systems capability and strong Excel skills.\n\n\n \nWhat you'll get in return: \nA competitive salary is on offer up to £65k, hybrid working (2 days from home), an excellent pension, and you'll be working with a positive, collaborative team in a growing organisation. \n \nWhat you need to do now: \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris Evans now. \n \nIf this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established, highly respected professional services business based in Central London. Known for its complex, project‑driven work, the organisation operates in a fast‑paced environment where financial insight plays a crucial role in commercial decision‑making. The culture is collaborative, people‑focused and strongly geared towards continuous improvement. The team works on a hybrid basis, typically spending 2-3 days per week in the office. Your new role As Finance Manager / Senior Project Accountant, you will act as a key link between the finance function and project teams, ensuring the financial performance of projects is accurately monitored, communicated and optimised. You will oversee a small finance team while supporting senior leadership with timely, high‑quality reporting and analysis. Key responsibilities include: • Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and weekly performance updates, • Overseeing the full financial lifecycle of multiple projects, from set‑up through to completion, • Leading monthly project finance reviews and challenging project teams on financial performance, • Preparing revenue forecasts, analysing project variances and updating forward projections, • Providing training and guidance to project teams on financial processes and controls, • Managing three direct reports and providing cover across project accounting, AP, AR and timesheet functions when required, • Managing payroll and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, WIP and AR management, • Contributing to the annual audit and statutory reporting, • Developing financial insights, dashboards and improved reporting tools, • Supporting ongoing process improvements and systems enhancements What you'll need to succeed This role requires someone with strong project accounting experience, ideally within a professional services or time‑billing environment. A background in a professional services or consulting environment, such as engineering, design, architecture or similar, is essential. You'll be commercially astute, comfortable working with large datasets and confident engaging with stakeholders across all levels. Strong Excel skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a busy, project‑orientated setting will be key to your success.What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad and influential finance role within a respected London‑based organisation. Alongside a salary of £60,000-£70,000, you'll receive a competitive benefits package, structured training, and the chance to develop your project accounting and leadership experience further. You'll join a supportive team, gain exposure to senior decision‑makers, and play a valuable role in shaping the financial success of the business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company. \nA dynamic and fast‑growing international corporate business is seeking a Financial Controller to join their high‑performing team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that will naturally evolve into a leadership position as the business continues its impressive expansion in smart, friendly offices in West London, the company is known for exceptional staff retention and a strong culture of internal promotion - they very seldom recruit at this level. \n \nThis vacancy exists purely because the organisation is outperforming the market and scaling rapidly will report to an inspiring, supportive Head of Finance who is passionate about developing talent. The business operates a 5‑day‑in‑office model, but they offer genuine flexibility with the option to start early and finish early (2pm) several days a week. The office is also an easy walk from the station. \n \nYour new role. \nIn this uniquely broad and influential position, you will take full ownership of all accounting operations for a £200m business - from day‑to‑day financial control through to statutory compliance and strategic financial processes will lead the monthly close, elevate the quality of reporting, and set best‑practice standards across the finance function responsibilities include: \n\n\n\t • Managing the month‑end, year‑end, statutory reporting and external audit.\n\t, • Leading the monthly reforecasting process and delivering group reporting submissions.\n\t, • Owning the annual budgeting cycle.\n\t, • Producing complete management accounts, including income statements and balance sheet reviews.\n\t, • Acting as the primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.\n\t, • Leading the annual stocktake.\n\t, • Deputising for the Head of Finance and helping build a high‑performance finance culture.\n\n\n \nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\n\n\t • ACA‑qualified Accountant with strong post‑qualification experience. (Essential)\n\t, • Excellent technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with current standards.\n\t, • Confident leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide others.\n\t, • The resilience and pace to thrive in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment.\n\n\n \nWhat you'll get in return \n\n\n\t • Salary up to £100,000 plus bonus up to 20%.\n\t, • Clear career progression, ongoing training, and structured professional development.\n\t, • 5% matched pension.\n\t, • Private healthcare.\n\t, • Death‑in‑service benefit (4x salary).\n\t, • 25 days annual leave.\n\t, • Flexibility on two days per week to finish early.\n\n\n \nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n \nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n\n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new companyI'm currently working with an exciting property development & investment group, their portfolio features some of the UK and Europe's most prominent retail and leisure destinations! They now are seeking a newly qualified Management Accountant, to support with their exciting growth plans. It's a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a pivotal moment in their journey. Your new role Working closely with the Head of FP&A, your role will involve: • Preparing quarterly management accounts information, • Reporting variances & forecasts to the Board, • Assisting in the development of the management accounts model, • Utilising their systems to enhance the models and forecasting processes, • Supporting in the preparation and presentation of annual and half yearly reports, • Providing financial support for Group finance and senior leadership as required, • Monitoring external reporting requirements, • Liaising with wider finance & non-finance teams What you'll get in returnYou'll have constant exposure to senior leadership and work closely with the wider finance functions, within a varied role of both management accounting & commercial responsibilities. You'll receive a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + 20% bonus + competitive benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company Working with a very well-established public sector organisation, they are continually evolving and embarking on some new exciting projects, including a systems review and update. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead on financial reporting and ensure that Financial information is accurate, timely and fully compliant between the main organisation and a subsidiary. It is a key role at the heart of our financial governance Reporting & Control • Own the preparation of annual statutory financial statements, including group consolidation., • Ensure accounting policies, judgements and treatments are robust, consistent and compliant., • Oversee the Fixed Asset Register and capital accounting., • Oversee VAT and taxation compliance, working with external advisers., • Act as the internal lead for external audit, managing the full audit cycle., • Track and drive implementation of audit recommendations., • Build strong, professional relationships with auditors and assurance partners. What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident, technically strong finance professional with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and the judgement to safeguard financial integrity will be • CCAB‑qualified accountant, • Significant experience preparing statutory accounts and working with external auditors, • Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, • Deep understanding of financial governance, internal controls and compliance, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • A clear, confident communicator able to explain complex issues to non‑finance colleagues, • Professional, detail‑focused, resilient and collaborative Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company A well-established legal practice with over four decades of service, known for its personal, professional, and client-focused approach. The firm is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, bringing its finance function in-house to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. The role will be fully remote and will consider candidates who would like to work either on a full-time or part-time basis. Is is essential you have a background in the legal sector. Your new role This newly created Legal Accountant position offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the internal finance function. You'll work closely with senior leadership to support business growth, manage financial operations, and provide strategic insights. You will be supported by 2 Legal Cashiers. Key responsibilities include: • Managing bookkeeping and producing management reports, • Overseeing reconciliations for bank, sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers, • Preparing VAT returns and liaising with external payroll providers, • Producing financial statements and analysing operational costs, • Supporting audits and implementing accounting systems, • Supporting the Board with financial insights for expansion decisions What you'll need to succeed You will have with strong knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules. Experience in the legal sector, or with legal clients, is essential. You'll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and collaboratively. What you'll get in return This is a fully remote role with flexibility to work on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll have the chance to build and lead a new finance function, contribute to strategic decisions, and work closely with senior leadership. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company A large London Housing Association is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team with strong sector experience. Your new role This Finance Business Partner will be the lead for reporting on Building Safety. • Provide finance business partnering support and act as the finance lead for building safety reporting, ensuring robust insight around legislation, regulation and remedial programmes., • Enhance the quality, clarity and impact of building safety financial reporting by producing timely analysis, insightful commentary, and linking financial performance to strategic objectives., • Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for building safety, preparing accurate annual budgets and monthly forecasts in collaboration with operational directors, service managers and other budget holders., • Build strong, effective relationships with budget holders, supporting their understanding of financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and value‑for‑money requirements., • Oversee the monitoring of budget changes, ensuring service budgets are incorporated into group reporting, and continually review systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness., • Support team leadership by guiding management accountants, providing training and coaching, contributing to workload planning, and acting as deputy to the Head of Financial Business Partnering when required. What you'll need to succeed • Full CCAB/CIMA qualification or equivalent, • Demonstrable experience within the Social Housing sector, ideally building safety or maintenance, • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, • Strong skills in management accounting principles, budgeting and forecasting What you'll get in return • Hybrid working, • Competitive pension and annual leave package, • Learning and development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV (in Word please). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Your new company This organisation is a large, mission‑driven group that manages a substantial portfolio of homes and delivers services designed to help people live well. It operates across multiple regions through a multi‑entity structure, supporting a wide range of business areas and development activity. Guided by strong social purpose, it takes a forward‑thinking approach to compliance, financial governance, and long‑term community impact. Your new role As the Senior Tax Manager, you will take the lead on all day‑to‑day tax matters across a variety of tax areas, primarily VAT (partial exemption) and SDLT. You will review VAT returns, support operational teams, provide detailed tax advice on new projects, manage relationships with HMRC, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues in corporation tax, employment tax, payroll, and finance, while contributing to high quality reporting and internal guidance. The role is full‑time, permanent, and based in a central London location. What you'll need to succeed • You will ideally have a CTA, CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification in tax or accounting., • Significant tax experience, specifically VAT (partial exemption) and systems work., • Experience in the property, real estate or housing sectors would be beneficial., • Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality written and verbal reports to senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return • Salary c.£90,000, • Hybrid working: 2 days per week from London office, • Generous pension contributions and annual leave What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV detailing how you are a good match for this role. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

We're partnering with a leading global media & entertainment business, to hire another Senior Financial Accountant on an initial 12 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with 1-2 years PQE to step into a high-impact, international project environment. Support the migration from SAP ECC to S/4HANA Work across R2R, O2C & P2P processes Get hands-on with UAT, data validation & process design Partner with global finance teams and senior stakeholders You'll gain exposure to large-scale transformation, systems implementation, and global finance operations - ideal for someone looking to move beyond traditional accounting. Ideal for Big 4 / audit-trained candidates with an interest in systems & change Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your new company A forward‑thinking, client‑focused accountancy firm specialising in supporting owner‑managed and entrepreneurial businesses. Known for its collaborative culture and high‑quality advisory services, the firm combines technical expertise with a genuinely personal approach. Your new role My client is looking for an experienced and motivated Manager to join their growing corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys leading client relationships, managing a varied portfolio, and supporting the development of a high‑performing team. As a Corporate Accounts Manager, you'll act as the main point of contact for your clients, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, accurately and on time. You'll work closely with Partners and Directors to plan assignments, allocate resources and oversee the work of junior team members. This role offers a blend of technical challenge, client interaction and leadership responsibility. Key Responsibilities Client Management • Lead client relationships and manage expectations throughout each assignment., • Plan and project‑manage engagements alongside a Partner/Director., • Monitor progress to ensure timely, efficient and on‑budget delivery., • Review work‑in‑progress, compare to budget and prepare invoices., • Understand and apply the firm's billing and profitability principles., • Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members., • Coach, mentor and develop junior staff., • Allocate workload and manage resources across your portfolio., • Maintain strong knowledge of accounting standards and best practice., • Prepare statutory financial statements under UK GAAP., • Prepare corporation tax computations and returns. What you'll need to succeed • ACA or ACCA qualified., • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS., • Experience preparing group accounts and corporation tax computations., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work., • Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships., • Skilled in Microsoft Office and finance software packages., • Able to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues. Hybrid & flexible working options. Excellent career development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Are you a Management Accountant who loves turning numbers into insight and helping shape business decisions? A successful manufacturing business in Fife is looking for a Commercial Management Accountant to join their established Group finance function. What you'll be doing: • Lead the production of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control., • Collaborate across finance and operations to turn data into actionable insights., • Attend monthly Financial Review Meetings and Director Meetings, providing commentary and analysis on management accounts., • Take ownership of product cost accounting and stock inventory analysis., • Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified-by-experience accountant., • Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain environments., • Strong communicator, confident presenting to senior stakeholders and working cross-functionally., • Salary up to 55k, • Study support if you're working towards ACCA/CIMA qualification, • Annual performance bonus, • 33 days holiday, • Private pension, • Death in service (4x salary), • Income protection

\n\n \n\n Partnership Tax Manager \n\n \n\n London - Global Law Firm \n\n \n\n \n\n We are working with a leading international law firm to recruit a Partnership Tax Manager into their London‑based Finance function. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a broad and high‑profile tax compliance portfolio across the firm's UK entities and partners. \n\n \n\n \n\n The Opportunity \n\n \n\n The Partnership Tax Manager will lead the delivery of the full tax compliance cycle playing a key role in ensuring accurate filings, managing partner tax affairs, and supporting the firm on a range of technical and operational tax matters. \n\n \n\n \n\n This is a role for someone who enjoys both hands‑on work and oversight, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. \n\n \n\n \n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n \n\n Manage the preparation and review of UK LLP and UK corporation tax computationsOversee the preparation of individual member tax returns and ensure timely, accurate submissionsHandle HMRC correspondence and manage all associated compliance obligationsProduce annual member tax statements, including tax reserving and reconciliationsAct as a key point of contact for partner tax queriesManage the annual PAYE Settlement AgreementMonitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the firm and its membersIdentify opportunities to streamline processes and introduce technology‑led improvementsSupport the Head of Partnership Tax with technical analysis and project‑based work \n\n \n\n Skills & Experience \n\n \n\n Tax or accounting qualification (CTA, ACA, ATT or equivalent)UK tax compliance experience, ideally within a law firm environmentExcellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a full annual compliance cycleConfidence communicating complex tax matters to senior stakeholdersHigh levels of accuracy, attention to detail and a solutions‑focused mindset \n\n \n\n Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

A brand new and recently created role has arisen at one of our prestigious US law firm clients for a Commercial Finance Manager to work alongside the team within legal strategic pricing, project management and commercial finance. The London office is currently experiencing exponential growth and are keen to hire a dynamic individual who is client-service oriented to really lead manage the commercial finance function. \n • Salary to £110,000, • 09:30-17:30 working hours, • Hybrid working – 4 days in the office / 1 day remote, • £100 monthly employee contribution towards lunch or other expenses, • Liverpool St / City Offices\n Commercial Finance Manager Key Responsibilities: \n • Devise, negotiate and implement custom fee arrangements to ensure client's business objectives are satisfied while meeting firm strategic and financial requirements, • Advise Partners on value-based pricing strategy specific to key practice areas and industries, • Monitor matter performance against budgets and pricing assumptions; identify variances, escalate risks, and recommend corrective actions., • Incorporate legal technology, data analytics and emerging AI-enabled tools, • Provide research, data analysis, and project support for strategic initiatives and department-wide projects.\n Commercial Finance Manager Skills & Requirements: \n • 5 years+ professional experience required, law firm background is highly advantageous, • Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is preferable, • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills., • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) & legal and financial systems

Our client, a successful US litigation law firm is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their busy Finance team. \n • £42,000 - £47,000 plus great benefits., • Full time - 3 days office, 2 remote, • Liverpool Street\n Working in an accounts team of 7 in the London office, the Accounts Payable Specialist will report into the Finance Manager and will be responsible reconciling and processing payment of approved expenditures and ensuring that expenses are paid accurately and in a timely manner; perform accounting and admin tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Duties of the Accounts Payable Specialist include: \n • Ensure timely and accurate entry of all invoice transactions by staff into Aderant and Chrome River in accordance with appropriate approvals and account codes, checking that invoices have not been previously paid, • Receive and review individual invoices and payment requests for appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with the firms’ policies and procedures, • Review invoices and payment requests for appropriate approval, • Prioritise and select invoices for timely payment runs and one-off urgent payments, • Maintain periodic upload to the financial system of expense reports in preparation for reimbursement, • Prioritise and select invoices & expenses claims for timely payment runs and one-off and / or urgent payments, • Ensure authorised bank signatory approvals are obtained for all bank payments, • Account for input VAT on all purchase invoices & expenses where required, • Ensure vendor accounts are current and paid within agreed vendor payment terms, • Review all new vendor account information in accordance with firm policy, • Respond to all vendor and internal customer enquiries as and when required, • Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies where required, • Ensure appropriate credit notes are obtained from vendors where necessary, • Cover for wider accounts team during periods of absence, • Handling of ad-hoc queries and reporting requests as required\n Requirements of the Accounts Payable Specialist include: \n • Minimum 4 years' experience working in a busy legal accounts department in an AP role, • Experience on Aderant and Chrome River systems is required, • Knowledge of VAT rules, UK Solicitor Accounts Rules, • Confident communications skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Finance Systems Administrator Prestigious London law firm requires a Finance Systems Administrator on either a 12-month FTC or a permanent basis. You will be part of a new and rapidly expanding and evolving team who recently went live using the 3E system. \n • Salary to £50,000 (depending on experience), • Hybrid working – 2 days in the office / 3 days remote – 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday), • 27 days annual leave, • Develop expert knowledge of the firm’s practice management system, proactively supporting users, • Liaise with software providers and the firm’s IT department to ensure system issues are identified, escalated, and resolved promptly, • Develop and execute SQL queries and reports to extract, analyse, and present data in response to both regular and ad hoc information requests, • Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI, • Support the Finance Systems Manager in implementing system changes, • Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency, providing proactive recommendations to finance and non-finance stakeholders, • Proven and relevant experience within a law firm, • Strong SQL and Power BI skills, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, • Good understanding of accounting and finance principles, • Experience with a legal practice management system, ideally Elite 3E

What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone with a passion for technology and finance. The ideal candidate will have: • A 2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, • A legitimate interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the future of digital finance, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in addition to excellent numerical and written communication skills, • Commitment to completing the ICAEW ACA qualification over three years, • Ability to work full-time in our office in Central London, • Must be graduating/graduated from a top 10 University About Us For nearly a century, our client has been building a firm as accountants, auditors, tax specialists and close advisors to clients operating in emerging markets, disrupting the status quo. This has accelerated thanks to the blockchain. In 2017, a client asked to help with an ICO and they have been crypto pilled ever since, developing into what is currently the leading professional services firm on chain. In 2023, they opened a new leg of the business to carve out a team dedicated to all things Web3, which is now over 80 strong and servicing near 600 digital asset clients globally. They partner with some of the industry's most influential players—cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain innovators, Web3 pioneers, and digital asset funds—offering tailored audit, tax, and advisory services that keep pace with this fast-evolving landscape. The Opportunity We’re seeking a bright and ambitious graduate to join as a Graduate Trainee. This is a unique opportunity to build a career that bridges the traditional world of accounting with the cutting-edge field of digital assets. You'll be supported through a training contract to obtain the ICAEW ACA qualification, while gaining hands-on experience across audit, financial reporting, and cryptocurrency accounting. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll work closely with experienced professionals and exciting clients, gaining exposure to both core accountancy work and emerging challenges in digital finance. Key areas of responsibility include: • Assisting in audits for blockchain and digital asset clients, from planning through to completion., • Preparing financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS, with a focus on digital asset accounting., • Navigating the complexities of crypto transactions, including fair value measurement, proof-of-reserves, and evolving regulations., • Supporting tax calculations and compliance, particularly around crypto asset taxation., • Building relationships with clients, gaining insight into how blockchain businesses operate., • Advancing through the ACA qualification with comprehensive support, training, and mentorship. Why Join? · Dress for your diary. · Flexible working hours. · Minimum 25 days annual leave. · A technology enabled firm. · A Family environment, fantastic retention, hiring due to exceptional growth and internal promotions. · A Fixed profit-sharing bonus scheme payable to all staff. · Brand new central London office. · Plenty of socialising opportunities. · Free breakfast and fresh fruit provided daily. · Gain unique experience in a high-growth sector few firms understand deeply · Work with leading experts and exciting clients in the digital assets space · Unlimited growth potential Interested? Get in touch via Permax Recruitment at

This is an opportunity to join a specialist team operating across corporate and real estate transactions, with exposure to complex bilateral and syndicated deals. The role sits within a close-knit lending operations team responsible for the end-to-end operational management of a diverse portfolio. From pre-settlement through to maturity, you will play a key role in ensuring transactions are accurately set up, settled, administered (using LoanIQ) and monitored in line with internal risk frameworks and documentation. Working closely with front office, legal, risk and finance stakeholders, you will support deal execution and lifecycle management, gaining deep exposure to primary and secondary loan activity in a professional, high-standards environment. Key responsibilities • Operational ownership of bilateral and syndicated loan transactions from pre-settlement through maturity, • Deal setup, booking and ongoing administration within a corporate loan system, • Processing utilisations, rollovers, interest payments (cash and PIK), repayments and prepayments, • Navigating loan documentation to support funding, cash flows and lifecycle events, • Managing borrower covenants and information undertakings, • Supporting KYC requests, conflicts checks and internal approvals, • Settling secondary loan trades, both manually and via market platforms such as ClearPar, • Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate execution of transactions Candidate profile • 6 months to 2 years’ experience in loan administration, lending operations or loan agency, • Experience supporting corporate lending transactions within a bank, fund, advisory firm or loan servicer, • Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management skills, • Comfortable working to deadlines in a controlled, regulated environment, • Confident numerical ability with strong Excel skills, • Degree educated in finance, economics, accounting or a related discipline preferred This role is well-suited to someone early in their career who is looking to deepen their exposure to principal finance and complex lending transactions within a high-quality institutional environment.

Risk and Control Analyst (Enterprise Risk) 📍 London (Hybrid) 💼 Financial Services We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to hire a Risk and Control Analyst (Enterprise Risk). This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Enterprise Risk function, supporting the delivery of an independent control testing programme across the business. The Role Reporting into the Assurance & Testing Lead, you will play a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of controls and strengthening the organisation’s risk framework. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the delivery of an independent control testing programme and maintaining the control inventory, • Analysing operational risk data to assess risk profiles and ensure accurate control representation, • Facilitating workshops with control owners to gather relevant information, • Documenting control testing results clearly and agreeing outcomes with stakeholders, • Tracking findings, gaps, and remediation actions, including designing new controls where required, • Contributing to the continuous improvement of assurance methodologies, reporting, and systems, • Maintaining accurate records, including system data, reports, and testing documentation, • Providing analysis, QA reviews, and insights to support wider business needs, • Collaborating across teams and providing constructive challenge within the risk function About You We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional with a strong understanding of controls within a capital markets environment. Key requirements: • Experience in independent control testing and/or controls assessment within financial services, • Strong knowledge of financial products, accounting, and/or IT controls, • Understanding of regulatory expectations, including UK SOX / assurance frameworks, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly, • Strong analytical and investigative skills (e.g. data analysis, testing, interviewing), • Ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders effectively, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Preferred Background • Degree educated (ideally in Accounting, Finance, or a related technical field), • Background in Audit (Big 4 or equivalent) is highly desirable Personal Attributes • Detail-oriented with a structured approach, • Curious mindset with a desire to continuously learn, • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to propose practical solutions, • Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working independently

IBA Business Analyst | Insurance/ London Market | London | Hybrid | £750/day (Inside IR35) | 6 Months Contract | Finance BA | Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with solid Insurance Broker Accounting (IBA) knowledge to join their dynamic and collaborative team. Required Key Skills & Experience: • Strong understanding of IBA (Insurance Broker Accounting) processes, • Experience gathering, analysing, and documenting business requirements for change initiatives across underwriting, finance, and operational areas., • Map and improve existing processes, with a strong focus on financial operations and IBA workflows., • Produce high‑quality documentation including user stories, process maps, functional specs, and training material., • Stakeholder management and communication, • Previous experience as a Business Analyst within London Market insurance is advantageous. Location: London Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office / 3 days working from home Contract: 6 Months Rate: £750/d Inside IR35 (Via umbrella) If you’re an experienced Business Analyst with solid IBA knowledge and a passion for delivering impactful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today!

Finance & Business Manager Mayfair | £40,000–£60,000 DOE | 4 days office / 1 day WFH A boutique UHNW wealth management firm in Mayfair is looking to appoint a Finance & Business Manager to take ownership of a broad and commercially meaningful remit across finance, business operations, governance, and risk oversight. This is an ideal role for someone with an accounting qualification who enjoys working beyond pure number-crunching — someone who wants to influence how a business runs, manages risk, controls costs, and supports leadership decision-making. The Role You will act as a central operational pillar of the business, responsible for: Finance • Reviewing monthly/quarterly management accounts, • Preparing financial forecasts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow), • Managing the annual audit and statutory accounts, • Overseeing VAT & CT return review, • Payroll, expenses, client invoicing and supplier invoice management, • Managing the business risk register, • Leading the annual risk assessment, • Monthly regulatory reporting & FCA attestations, • Preparing board packs, agendas and meeting minutes, • Companies House filings & statutory company registers, • HMRC submissions, AEOI, EMI, • Supplier management, contract review and commercial cost control, • Building, maintaining and enhancing MI across finance and risk, • Delivering accurate reporting for senior leadership What They’re Looking For • Accounting qualification essential — CIMA preferred, • ACCA considered, though CIMA is better aligned to the remit, • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage contracts/costs, • Experience with Xero (essential) and strong Excel capability, • Background in a regulated environment (not necessarily financial planning), • A proactive self-starter comfortable owning a broad, varied workload, • Full-time role: 4 days in the Mayfair office, 1 day WFH Why This Role? This is a rare chance to take on a wide-ranging, high-trust position within an UHNW environment, working closely with senior leadership and contributing directly to business performance. The role has room to evolve as the firm grows and suits someone who wants impact, autonomy, and meaningful responsibility.

Finance Director – FinTech scaleup Hybrid working model (Zone 1 & WFH) £130/140k + options Talentedge are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a rapid-scale, internationally recognised FinTech who are considered the global leaders in their field. You’ll be a great cultural fit for the company if you are curious, inquisitive and energetic with a progressive and ambitious work ethic. You will be tasked with increasing the strength and commerciality of insights provided to the Board and Investors in order to drive forward business decision making. Key responsibilities: • Own the day-to-day finance function, including developing and mentoring an ambitious and progressive finance team, • Build out & improve on existing budgeting, forecasting and planning across all business functions, • Take the lead on analysing and reporting on financial and non-financial metrics and KPIs, • Own future funding rounds, • Become a trusted senior figurehead within the business whose inputs, insights and recommendations are truly respected, actioned and implemented, • Partner Founder / COO / Board and Investors, as well as cross-functionally, with a particular focus on Product, • Take the lead on business case preparation and review Profile: • Big 4 qualified, • High growth, FCA regulated FinTech scaleup experience, • Highly effective business partner with extensive internal and external senior stakeholder management (including working directly with Product function). Able to advise, challenge and influence, • Commercial / Strategic operator with a technical accounting background / understanding earlier in their career, • Highly proficient with business intelligence and data visualisation tools. Please get in touch ASAP as this opportunity will not be around for long!

Finance & Operations Analyst – Concept VC Job Title: Finance & Operations Analyst Location: London (Westminster/Belgravia) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + bonus About Concept VC: We are the UK’s largest pre-seed technology fund. Operating with two funds, and over £100M AUM, we are generalist investors who specialise in backing great founders on day one. We run our fund with a start-up mentality; we are a highly collaborative, tight-knit team based in London, moving at lightning speed. The Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be a vital part of our small, fast-paced team, gaining unparalleled day-to-day exposure to our senior leadership, including all three partners. We are looking for a highly motivated graduate with 1-2 years of experience who can hit the ground running and take ownership of core financial, operational, and portfolio processes. Key Responsibilities Fund Accounting: Take ownership of cash management, forecasting, and the efficient execution of LP drawdowns and distributions. You will also act as a key liaison with our outsourced accountants and fund administrators. Operations: Support vital internal operations, including assisting with FCA reporting submissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. You will also help refine our finance systems and internal workflows to improve efficiency, taking the lead to build and manage process-driven systems. Portfolio Monitoring: Maintain internal fund analytic dashboards by updating and reconciling our Airtable portfolio tracking. You will track the key performance metrics of our portfolio companies and prepare LP Relations: PowerPoint presentations for the partnership team, to share with our LPs. Additionally, you will support general LP relations and assist with future fundraising efforts. The Ideal Candidate • Passionate about making an impact in VC finance, • A recent graduate with 1 to 2 years of professional experience., • Brings a can-do attitude, positive energy, and a strong work ethic to our tight-knit team., • A proactive problem solver with strong initiative, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in a long-term career in finance., • Strong proficiency in Excel, ideally with an interest or experience in leveraging AI plugins and automation tools to enhance financial workflows and reporting., • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, capable of maintaining order and prioritising effectively in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment., • Someone who is happy to build process-driven systems and enjoys bringing structure to a startup-like environment., • Able to work in UK without visa sponsorship. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 base salary plus a discretionary bonus. Career Progression (ACA Study Support): We operate with a start-up mentality and want you to grow with us. Alongside your day-to-day exposure to our partners, we offer the opportunity and backing to achieve the ACA qualification, helping you build a robust foundation for a long-term career in VC finance. Dynamic Environment: A collaborative, in-person culture working alongside a small, driven team at our London-based office. How to Apply To show interest please submit your CV via email to alongside the following: A 5-slide presentation about the UK Venture Capital ecosystem and Concept's place inside it. Applications processed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 2nd April 2026.

Data / Reconciliation Project Manager Day Rate Contract ¦¦ London ¦¦ Hybrid (Onsite 3 days per week) ¦¦ £600 - £700 per day ¦¦ Outside IR35 TechHeads are currently seeking an experienced Data / Reconciliation Project Manager to lead a critical workstream within a major insurance platform transformation on a 12 month Day Rate Contract (potential to extend). As part of a new policy and claims administration system implementation, multiple lines of business are being migrated using source bordereaux data. This role will lead the reconciliation of source data against both legacy and new platforms — analysing differences, determining materiality, and providing commercially sound recommendations to the wider programme team. You will combine strong data expertise, delegated insurance knowledge, and project leadership capability to ensure data migration integrity and financial accuracy. Responsibilities • Lead the data reconciliation workstream within a large transformation programme, • Design and implement a robust data analysis and reconciliation framework, • Reconcile bordereaux source data (premium, claims, reserves, accruals, earnings) against legacy and new platforms, • Analyse unreconciled differences and provide recommendations (accept, remediate, reject), • Take a commercial view on data discrepancies and determine materiality, • Develop and manage a detailed reconciliation project plan, • Lead, coach and support Data & Reconciliation Analysts, • Provide progress updates and status reporting to Programme Director and PMO, • Identify root causes of reconciliation breaks and recommend process or system improvements, • Ensure reconciliation activities are delivered accurately and in line with programme timelines Requirements Experience • Proven experience leading data teams and managing detailed reconciliation processes, • Strong project management capability (planning, tracking, reporting), • Experience within delegated insurance environments, • Deep understanding of bordereaux processing (premiums, claims, reserves, accruals), • Strong stakeholder management across Finance, IT and Programme functions, • Experience operating in fast-paced transformation environments Technical Skills • Advanced MS Excel capability, • Strong data manipulation skills (SQL, data cubes, etc.), • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail, • Ability to assess financial and commercial materiality, • Finance and accounting knowledge

Account Executive – High-Growth AI SaaS 💼 Full-time | London (Office Based) 💰 £70,000 - £100,000 base + double OTE DOE I’m working with a fast-growing, VC-backed SaaS company building next-generation technology for finance and accounting teams. The company is redefining how modern finance organisations manage their data, automate complex workflows, and gain real-time accuracy using AI-driven tools. They are scaling rapidly having recently closed over $50million in funding! The Opportunity As a Mid-Market AE, you’ll own the full sales cycle — from outbound pipeline generation through to close. This role sits at the heart of a growing revenue organisation, with a strong emphasis on new logo acquisition and the ability to influence process, culture, and GTM strategy in an early-stage, product-led environment. What You’ll Be Doing • Managing full-cycle SaaS sales for mid-market clients and emerging enterprise clients, • Running high-quality outbound to build and activate pipeline, • Leading tailored demos and navigating multi-stakeholder consensus, • Driving new logo acquisition while supporting expansion opportunities, • Working closely with product and leadership, providing market feedback, • This role is based in their central London office 5 days per week What We’re Looking For • 2+ years’ full-cycle closing experience in B2B SaaS, • Proven success closing $10k–$50k+ deal sizes, • Experience selling into CFO office OR an Accounting qualification, • Strong demo and communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple opportunities at once, • Curiosity, precision, technical aptitude, and a high-ownership mindset

A masstige beauty brand is looking for a dynamic Junior National Account Manager to be based in London. The role As Junior National Account Manager, you are responsible for contributing towards the development of one of the client’s three key pillar brand strategies focusing on a leading retailer. You will act as a key contact for all negotiation, commercial discussion and strategy with the retailer. An overview of your key responsibilities: • To drive the UK growth of the brand within the leading retailer, • Build upon the brand’s rapid growth in the retailer, maintaining sustainable profitability model, • Management of gross margin, COGS blend, investment and local market strategies balancing the overall P&L for your account, • To budget, forecast and manage the line level and account level requirement, • Influence both brand retailer initiatives, to creatively deliver a growth strategy, building upon collaborative relationships, both new and established, • Be the eyes and ears of the brand within the retailer, listening to feedback, reporting the strategies of the retailers back to the brand, • Build credible and collaborative relationships with all levels of the retail partner, • Be the driver of cross functional relationships internally and ensuring the strategic needs of the retailer business and its growth plan are met by the business, • Working closely with Finance to ensure business accounting is accurate Sound like you? Candidates must have some experience working with the Boots UK Account, building relationships and negotiating contacts. We could consider a current Boots employee looking for a promotion, a category manager or an assistant buyer. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess a relevant degree or equivalent. You possess advanced numerical and literacy skills, enabling you to translate data into actionable insights that drive positive change. Your excellent communication abilities ensure clear and compelling presentations. Extensive beauty industry knowledge is further complemented by your keen market awareness and consumer trend interpretation skills. Your track record of progression and a mix of experience in both large and small companies, particularly within skincare, demonstrates a commitment to growth. Finally, your excellent communication skills, collaborative spirit, strong work ethic, and entrepreneurial drive position you for success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational risk professional who enjoys working in a collaborative banking environment while maintaining independence within the risk control framework. My client, a well-established international bank in London, is looking to appoint an Operational Risk Lead to join its Legal & Compliance function. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and oversight of the bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert in operational risk, working closely with business and support functions to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, regulatory awareness and the ability to independently drive operational risk initiatives across the bank. Job Title BANKING-Operational Risk Lead-Mandarin Speaking Location City of London Work style: 100% office based Salary: 78000 Annual Languages: Fluent Mandarin and English Length: 6 Month MAYBE Extend Key Responsibilities • Oversee and ensure the effective implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the bank., • Lead and maintain the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process to identify, measure and monitor operational risks., • Develop and maintain the bank’s Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting framework and ensure effective risk monitoring., • Analyse, document and report operational risk events, ensuring appropriate escalation and follow up actions., • Provide guidance and challenge to business units and support functions regarding operational risk management and mitigation strategies., • Support the development and enhancement of operational risk policies, procedures and risk infrastructure., • Facilitate operational risk scenario analysis and risk assessments across the organisation., • Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, including Risk Committee and Operational Risk forums., • Deliver training across the organisation on operational risk frameworks, including RCSA, KRI and risk event reporting., • Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and strengthen risk controls. Requirements • Strong experience in Operational Risk Management within the banking sector, ideally in a commercial banking or treasury environment., • Solid knowledge of operational risk frameworks, including RCSA, KRI reporting, risk event analysis and operational resilience., • Good understanding of the UK regulatory environment relating to operational risk., • Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and risk committees, with strong communication and reporting skills., • Ability to work independently as a subject matter expert while collaborating effectively with wider teams., • Familiarity with a broad range of wholesale banking or treasury products and their operational processes., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and drive change., • Degree level education in finance, accounting, mathematics or a related discipline, and/or relevant professional qualifications., • Fluency in both Mandarin and English is highly desirable due to regular reporting to international stakeholders.

Fund Controller Location: London, UK This role will not offer sponsorship MUST HAVE NAV EXPERIENCE SICAV IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE We’re seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Fund Controller to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of fund operations—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong governance across portfolio valuations, NAV oversight, cash management, and reconciliation activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and external partners to maintain exceptional operational standards. Key Responsibilities Operational Oversight • Manage day‑to‑day fund control activities and provide support during peak periods or absences., • Ensure all operational procedures and controls are followed, identifying and implementing process improvements., • Deliver accurate and timely outputs, escalating issues to the Head of Fund Control when required., • Reconcile cash, securities, and FX transactions from custodians, resolving discrepancies promptly., • Ensure investment transactions are accurately structured, processed, and recorded., • Produce timely and accurate fund figures and forecasts for Finance, Distribution, and Front Office teams., • Manage all fund cash‑flow movements, including income and expenses, distributions, fees, subscriptions, and redemptions., • Review and validate portfolio valuations across equities, fixed income, and derivative positions., • Contribute to project work and continuous improvement initiatives., • Support internal, client, and regulatory audit requirements., • Minimum of 2 years’ experience within fund administration, fund accounting, or operations in a custodian or fund administrator environment., • Strong understanding of fund structures, operations, and trading strategies., • Excellent product knowledge across all asset classes, including exposure to emerging markets., • Highly organised, analytical, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams., • Proficiency in portfolio accounting and reconciliation systems, with advanced Microsoft Office skills.

As a member of our Business Transformation team, you work as an extension of our client’s team. Your work will focus on supporting the FP&A function of our client’s finance organization, including modelling, budgeting and forecasting, interim management, as well as high impact initiatives including restructuring, sell-side diligence, carve-outs, M&A integration, and other non-routine transactions. Roles and Responsibilities: · The FP&A Manager is a key member of the Business Transformation team and will help influence clients’ financial and business decisions. · Lead and/or support project teams engaged in the successful delivery of a wide range of Business Transformation initiatives aligning finance with business strategy in support of the broader organization's future vision. · Help develop finance strategies by assessing a client’s business challenges/needs/gaps, diagnosing the root problems, and recommending an approach leveraging CFGI assets. · Develop and apply an understanding of sales and spending trends, to manage financial risk and identify opportunities. · Provide best-in-class business partnering support, and deliver quality reports and analysis used to make informed business decisions. · Identify and support CFGI business development initiatives; participate in certain aspects of the proposal development process. · Thought capital and disseminate information around current and emerging trends. · Maintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across digital, analytics, the CFO ecosystem, and broader marketplace. Preferred Skills: · Knowledge of leading Financial Planning and Analysis tools (i.e., Anaplan, Cognos, Hyperion, OBIEE, Tableau, Fusion). · Knowledge of ERP technologies (i.e., SAP / Oracle / Workday / NetSuite / Microsoft Dynamics). · Project Management experience is a plus. Qualifications and Capabilities: · Finance-focused with a minimum of five years’ experience in finance and/or accounting, with prior professional services experience. Client service experience in top professional services firms (i.e., Big 4 or large regional) is highly preferred. · Exceptional understanding of the FP&A function within a finance organization. · In-depth understanding of three statement financials and associated modelling. · Significant engagement management experience as well as business, practice, and people development. · Ability to concurrently manage internal firm and external client requirements. · Transactional experience (M&A, divestures, refinancing, capital raises) and associated scenario modelling a plus. · Working knowledge and expertise in analytics, forecasting, and finance technologies (process, planning analytics, core Financial). · Experience with finance technologies such as Adaptive Workday, Planful, OneStream, Anaplan, Cognos, Oracle Hyperion, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, Fusion, etc. a plus. · ERP technology understanding (SAP / Oracle / Workday, etc.). · Experience leading a project, leading a project team and the ability to lead key requirement workshops with clients. · Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with executive level clients, document requirements, and articulate the value proposition and business case for various FP&A and BT solutions. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Equifind is partnering with a tech-focused VC investor to recruit a chartered accountant to join their team as a Fund Accountant. Based in Mayfair, this long-established venture partner is on the brink of launching their sixth and biggest fund to date. They are in growth mode and looking for someone with a similar mindset. The new fund will focus on investing in European and North American healthtech companies at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Reporting to the Finance Director, this newly created position will directly contribute to the overall success of the business and play an integral role in managing the activities of the Group. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the budgeting process for the LLP business, providing a detailed analysis of income streams from all funds and forecasting tax liabilities, drawings, and other key financial components., • Manage relationships with outsourced accountants, including reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, month-end closings, and supplier invoices., • Lead the efficient execution of LP distributions, drawdowns, and quarterly LP reporting processes., • Support the team in implementing and enhancing finance systems, including testing and process development to improve efficiency., • Collaborate with portfolio company CFOs and investors on budget management, forecasting, and financial planning., • Take full ownership of cash management and forecasting to ensure effective financial oversight., • Assist with FCA and SEC reporting submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Package and Benefits: • Base salary of £60-70,000., • Annual discretionary bonus., • 29 days annual leave., • Flexible work-from-home policy., • Private healthcare and dental., • Cycle to work scheme., • Free lunch for employees when in office., • Famous summer socials., • A dedicated company-funded pot to invest in any courses or professional qualifications. Application Requirements: • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)., • At least 3 years of experience in an accounting or audit function., • Experience of working with financial services organisations, ideally venture capital or private equity., • Advanced-level Excel skills and an interest in learning SQL, VBA or Python., • Good interpersonal and communication skills., • Excellent report writing and able to confidently liaise with a range of stakeholders., • Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills.

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Deal Desk Analyst Location: Shoreditch (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite) Duration: 12 months contract initially Max. Budget: £66.9k per annum + paid holidays + pension or £349 per day Inside IR35 What You Will Do: • The primary focus of this position will be to help structure profitable and compliant transactions that address the needs of a diverse set of internal corporate customers, maximize client's revenue, and increase the effectiveness and productivity of the North America Digital Marketing Sales force., • This role will act in a fiduciary capacity in managing first line approvals for the deal approval process, including deal structuring and accelerating deal closures., • This will be accomplished by meeting with your sales teams to identify Customers' critical business issues and assist in structuring transaction that meet both client's requirements and the Customer's needs., • Manage the day-to-day deal approval process, meet with sales teams, communicate via documented business case with cross-functional stakeholders to articulate deal value in a consistent manner., • Draft and certify customer contracts. Perform to a specified set of metrics and service levels. Responsible for adherence to and compliance with policy and procedures., • Interact with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to Legal, Sales Operations, Sales Finance, Revenue Assurance, Business Units, Order Management, Credit and other functions., • Regularly communicate with your sales teams to ensure consistent application of process and policy., • Ensure that transactions adhere to client's internal revenue recognition policies and operational guidelines., • Prepare in-quarter deal status and communication to management., • Evaluate current processes and offer recommendations for areas of improvement. What You Will Need to Succeed: • Bachelors in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience., • Proven experience in FP and A, Sales Finance, Sales Operations or Deal Desk., • Experience drafting and analyzing binding sales agreements., • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment., • Demonstrated capability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders., • Experience in structuring multi-element contracts including subscriptions, licenses, services and support., • Proficient in software revenue recognition accounting, SOP 97-2 and related., • Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills., • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

As a Senior Officer - CHAPS CRM, you will be responsible to take actions required as a Direct Participant of CHAPS. You will be experienced in supporting and managing regulatory reporting projects including but not limited to CHAPS annual attestation Main Duties • Document appropriate controls based on regulatory needs and assessing the effectiveness of such controls by conducting control testing, • Coordinate across three lines of defence to ensure project task is completed in a timely manner, • Prepare and manage questionnaire responses from Bank of England, • Prepare regular reports for Head of Department and Senior Management when required, • Complete CHAPS Compliance analysis, thus developing suitable controls and remediation action, • Analyse CHAPS activities, identify relevant risks and document them, • Assist to discover, detect, document, manage and mitigate CHAPS related full range of risk types, • Provide support for the first line of defence (1LoD) to identify risks as well as document and manage them. Provide assistance in designing controls and testing their effectiveness, • Assist to complete CHAPS Quarterly RCSA, • Support CHAPS morning and late shift including extensions as CHAPS Operator Experience and Qualifications • Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other equivalent, • Experience within the Financial Services industry and proven track record in similar business stream, • Experience of SWIFT and CHAPS payment processing and relevant global payment schemes, • Experienced in SWIFT Payment Messages both MT and MX (ISO20022) is desirable, • Project management experience, • Risk and controls experience

Senior Insight Analyst Hybrid | South East England | Excellent Benefits Basingstoke OR Wembley Perm salary – c£70,000 Do you enjoy turning complex data into clear insights that shape investment decisions and drive business performance? Are you confident with Power BI and passionate about delivering high‑quality analytics that influence senior stakeholders? We’re recruiting for a Senior Insight Analyst to join a growing analytics function within a major organisation operating across the South of England. This is a hybrid role with time split between home and local offices, and occasional travel between sites. About the Role As a Senior Insight Analyst, you’ll play a key role in developing high‑impact insight, reporting and analytics that support investment and development strategy, financial planning and operational decision‑making. Reporting to a Senior Analytics Manager, you’ll take the lead on designing systemised reporting through Power BI, while partnering closely with teams across Investment & Development, Finance, and Technology. You’ll work on high‑value projects covering areas such as: • Portfolio performance and asset quality, • Investment pipeline analysis, • Market and risk assessment, • Capital allocation and financial modelling, • Rent, sales, and disposals analysis, • Retrofit, regeneration and development reporting This role is ideal for someone who thrives on intellectual challenge, enjoys influencing decision‑making, and wants to contribute to large‑scale, long‑term investment programmes. Key Responsibilities • Analyse internal datasets to generate insight on portfolio performance, asset quality, and development pipelines, • Define and assess external market datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities, • Produce financial insight and reporting to support budgetary control and business planning, • Design, deliver and maintain automated Power BI dashboards and self‑service reporting, • Translate business requirements into clear, structured technical specifications, • Collaborate with data engineers to build data pipelines, considering future system integrations and migrations, • Develop Power BI data models and reports using best practice and compliant development standards, • Document reporting processes to ensure easy maintenance, governance, and handover What You’ll Bring To succeed in this role, you’ll need: • Experience in a similar Insight, Finance or Investment Analyst role. Minimum 3 years of experience., • Strong Power BI development skills, including data modelling and advanced visualisation., • Confidence analysing financial, accounting and operational datasets, • Ability to handle complex internal and external datasets, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, • Strong presentation and influencing skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders, • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is highly desirable, • Power BI certification is an advantage Benefits Include • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 with service), • Option to buy/sell annual leave, • Additional wellbeing and volunteering days, • Generous matched pension scheme – 12%, • Options for private medical, dental and critical illness cover, • Access to wellbeing discounts, gym memberships and a 24/7 virtual GP Inclusion & Culture This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and diverse working environment where everyone can thrive.

Head of FP&A | 6 - month FTC | £70,000 - £75,000 | London | Hybrid For a charity in London, we’re recruiting an interim Head of FP&A for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of FP&A will manage a small team and will have leadership of the internal reporting processes, providing strategic advice to the SMT, and lead a continuous improvement programme. The Head of FP&A will design, implement, and stabilise finance processes across planning and forecasting, performance reporting, KPI management, capital and cash management, cost analysis, and process improvement. Main Duties: • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Own the monthly performance management process and lead presentations of financial results with the Executive Board, • Define and report on performance and Finance team KPIs, • Lead the financial reporting requirements for external Grant and Donor Funders, • Oversee capital management and maintain robust rolling cash flow planning and reporting, • Manage the cost and income allocation processes and finance risk management processes, • Drive finance system engagements and automation initiatives, • Maintain the Chart of Accounts and all finance policies, • Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director on statutory accounting and compliance and implement and own the risk management and audit programme, • Lead, motivate, and manage a new Finance team and act as the SMT business partner, building finance capacity across the organisation Person Specification: • Proven FP&A leadership including managing and coaching a small team, • Experience of continuous improvement across FP&A processes, • Experience of designing, implementing, and stabilising finance processes, • Ideally experience from the Not for Profit or Charity / Grant Funded sector, • building financial models and tools with advanced Excel knowledge, • Experience of identifying improvement and optimisation opportunities, • Proactive, confident, and able to partner different stakeholder groups

We’re working with a specialty (re)insurance underwriting platform to hire an Underwriting Services Analyst to sit in a high-performing team supporting underwriters with the technical/operational “engine room” of the portfolio. What you’ll be doing • Acting as a key support point for underwriters and internal teams on day-to-day technical processing and queries, • Supporting premium and claims processing, ensuring work is handled within agreed SLAs and chased through to completion, • Producing/handling bordereaux (BDX) activity and helping keep technical data accurate and complete, • Supporting credit control activity and coordinating with third parties where needed, • Assisting with fund movements between client/broker/carrier and supporting technical payments, • Helping with month-end / quarter-end / year-end activities such as reconciliations and close support, • Coordinating and monitoring work delivered by offshore/outsourced processing teams, including allocation, prioritisation, and query resolution, • Contributing to continuous improvement: tightening processes, improving controls, and making admin smoother for underwriting teams What we’re looking for • 3–5 years’ experience in underwriting support / underwriting services / underwriting operations, • Strong preference for a Broker Technician background OR proven Bordereaux/BDX technician experience, • Insurance technical accounting exposure is very useful (premium/claims movements, credit control, loss funds, bordereaux servicing), • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities, • Excel confidence (you don’t need to be a modeller, but you must be solid and accurate), • Proactive, detail-focused, and able to manage stakeholders across underwriting, finance, claims and operations If you’re a Broker Technician or BDX-focused operator who enjoys being close to underwriting teams and making the workflow run smoothly, this is a strong next step. Apply with your CV to or 02070923241

We are currently working with a top International firm who are looking for a contractor in Ireland, who will work as a sole trader, to support their Governance Services (AEOI) team as part of our financial services business supporting the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands (BVI). The AEOI Analyst will assist in the provision of regulatory services to clients, primarily in FATCA and CRS related services. Primary responsibilities include: • assist in the provision of regulatory services to clients, primarily in FATCA and CRS related services., • preparation and submission of FATCA and CRS annual filings for BVI and Cayman Islands entities., • collection and review of documentation for the classification of account holders in accordance with FATCA and CRS standards and updating of systems., • liaison with clients, investors, investment managers and other third parties in various international jurisdictions. Requirements include: • a University graduate with an strong academic background, preferably in Accounting or Finance., • three to five years relevant experience in FATCA/CRS or similar regulatory services, accounting or data management in the investment funds industry., • Some understanding of FATCA and CRS regulatory requirements in BVI and the Cayman Islands would be preferred., • an excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel skills., • strong analytical skills, with the ability to read and interpret documentation in line with specific requirements., • the ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and able to work independently and work well under pressure to complete high volumes of work under tight deadlines., • a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, ability to multi-task and excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills.

Oracle Fusion Finance Systems Analyst - Insurance - London, City Hybrid working - 3 days onsite, 2 days remotely Joining this Insurance Company as an Oracle Fusion Finance Data Analyst you will be responsible for maintaining and developing financial reports, preparing detailed financial records, and analysing current and future reporting needs. Key responsibilities:- • Design, build and maintain financial and operational reports using Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Oracle BI, and Smart View, based on user requirements, • Deliver ad-hoc reporting supporting the Finance Team, • Maintain and update reporting tables, views, and replications within the Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW), • Perform detailed data analysis to identify trends, validate data integrity, and support business insight, • Lead and participate in ad-hoc data cleansing and data-fixing initiatives, such as supplier merges, multicurrency balance corrections, and pre-payment adjustments, • Experience supporting the maintenance of accounting systems in the Insurance or Financial Services industry is essential, • Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP (Finance modules) is Essential, • Advanced Smart View skills, especially for financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting templates, • Solid SQL skills to be able to write SQL scripts from Oracle (Fusion and ADW) and building reports on user input, • Strong proficiency in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) for report building, dashboards, and data modelling, • Hands-on experience with Oracle BI/OTBI including subject area analysis and custom report creating, • Understanding of ADW table, views and data structures, • Ability to analyse large and complete datasets, identify patterns, and produce insights