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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project-based engagements working with other BDO teams, using your tax accounting knowledge in different contexts to deliver the best to our clients. You will act as a key contact for tax accounting queries for the wider tax and audit practices and be involved in coaching and training more junior members of the team. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: Prior experience of tax accounting and tax auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area. Knowledge of tax accounting under FRS102 and IFRS; prior experience of US GAAP is useful but not obligatory. General corporate tax experience providing corporate tax advisory and/or compliance services to a variety of clients. Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team. Experience of coaching and training more junior staff. Experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders. Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. Join Our Learning Development Team! Are you ready to design impactful and innovative learning solutions that drive business success? Then look no further! Our Audit Stream L&D Team is looking for a manager-level designer to join our development team to support the design, curation and creation of varied content across our growing audit curriculum. Your Role: Content Creation and Innovation: Design and curate both technical and non-technical learning content that meets business objectives and learner needs in an impactful, innovative and engaging way. Integrate the latest design thinking, technology and innovation into learning solutions to support high-quality, effective outcomes. Quality Assurance: Review and ensure the quality and consistency of content developed by team members, ensuring learning outcomes are achieved and learning effectiveness optimised. Leverage practising audit experience and detailed understanding of accounting and auditing to support the development of relevant learning. Programme Support: Collaborate with SMEs to translate business needs into effective learning objectives and interventions. Support delivery of programmes with onsite programme management and/or facilitation support when needed. Assist the Faculty team with the briefing and training of facilitators to equip them to delivery learning content for our people. Team Development: Coach and upskill junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Strategic Initiatives: Support broader activities across L&D such as the Learning Library and Learning Culture programmes. Skills & Experience: Qualified accountant with practical experience on external audits. Experienced manager (or equivalent) with proven experience in programme development, including audit-technical content – a minimum of 2 years’ experience is expected for this role. Solid understanding of financial reporting, ethics and professional conduct needed. Formal L&D qualifications would be an advantage, but experience will be considered as a suitable proxy here. Understanding of the latest design thinking, innovation, tools and technology to support programme development, data analytics / evidence-based analysis. Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills. Teamworking and collaboration will be key, as well as an ability to work independently Experience with behavioural change and cultural programmes is a plus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Focus on excellence, quality and outputs. This is a flexible UK-based role but some travel to London, where the team is based, and other locations will be required. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

1. Background Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery. 1. Purpose of the Role The Senior Finance Officer leads financial control, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting for Osman Consulting's project support role. The post ensures that financial information is accurate, timely, well documented, and compliant with contractual and internal requirements. 3.Terms of Reference • Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid), • Reporting to: Finance Manager, • Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns, • Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements, • Full time/Part time: Full Time 1. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities Budget management and control • Maintain project budgets, budget lines, forecasts, and expenditure tracking tools for management use., • Monitor expenditure against approved allocations and identify variances, burn-rate concerns, or unsupported cost movements requiring management action., • Support financial planning and provide management with clear financial visibility for decision-making. Financial Documentation and reporting • Review financial records, supporting documents, reconciliations, and payment-related files to ensure accuracy and completeness., • Prepare periodic financial reports, summaries, and management updates in the required format and within agreed deadlines., • Coordinate with the Sudan Finance Officer to obtain complete and accurate field finance information and supporting documentation. Internal Control and Compliance • Ensure that payment controls, authorisation workflows, segregation of duties, document retention, and audit trail requirements are followed., • Support audit preparation and respond to internal or external financial review queries as assigned., • Flag any suspected non-compliance, fraud risk, or weak supporting documentation immediately through the appropriate escalation channel. 1. Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, • At least 5 years of relevant project finance, donor compliance, experience, or NGO financial management., • Good understanding of financial control and audit-readiness requirements., • Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills., • Full professional proficiency in English., • Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders. 1. Core Competencies • Financial discipline and accuracy, • Confidential handling of information, • Analytical thinking., • Service orientation and teamwork 1. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations. The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements. The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders. Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.

Tax Senior Manager - Audit of Tax, based in Birmingham Your new company Join a forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm that partners with high-growth, entrepreneurial and large corporate businesses across the UK. With a strong national presence and a people-first culture, this organisation is committed to helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes while investing in the development of its team. Your new role As part of the Tax Accounting Group, you'll support major audit engagements and provide specialist tax accounting advice to non-audit clients. Your work will span FTSE-listed entities, private equity-backed firms, and large inbound groups. You'll lead tax audit projects, collaborate across teams, and contribute to technical advisory work including GAAP conversions and acquisition accounting. Coaching junior staff and acting as a go-to resource for tax accounting queries will also be key aspects of your role. What you'll need to succeed • Solid experience in tax accounting and auditing, • Strong knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS; US GAAP is a plus, • Background in corporate tax advisory and compliance, • Proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills, • CTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent), • Passion for mentoring and knowledge-sharing What you'll get in return Expect a career path that’s both challenging and rewarding, with access to structured development programmes, flexible working options, and a collaborative culture that values your individuality. You’ll be supported by a network of experts and encouraged to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the firm’s success. 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. # 4722783

Advance your career as a Corporate Tax Partner in Birmingham with a leading firm Your new company A leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of over £43m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% over the last 12 months. From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large corporations to entrepreneurs and private individuals, the firm offers comprehensive services across a diverse range of sectors. The firm is highly ranked in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. With offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South-West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff and is a certified Great Place to Work®. The firm is also a member of a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries. Your new role We are looking for both a Corporate Tax Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the new Birmingham office as they commence the next phase of their ambitious growth plans. We are keen to hear from talented corporate tax professionals who hold a proven track record of advising in this field. The roles offer the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, including entrepreneurial private businesses, venture capital-backed companies, and corporate groups across a range of sectors, including fast-growth technology and encompassing household names. As key members of the Birmingham leadership team, you will play a significant role in the development of the client base across the West Midlands region. You will be strategic thinkers who can lead and develop teams and be seen to deliver a trusted advisor service to a wide range of clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in the development and growth of the practice, working with a supportive partner group who will help you grow the business. Your role will combine key client service delivery, people management, and business development responsibilities. Responsibilities Will Include: • Managing key client relations and working with your team to deliver a wide range Corporate Tax advisory projects, • Actively driving business development activities in the local marketplace What you'll need to succeed To be considered for the role, you will need to be/have:- Appropriately qualified with experience working within Tax.- Strong technical skills and experience.- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can influence at all levels.- A strong People Manager who enjoys building and developing a team.- Keen to contribute to the overall success of the firm, particularly the growth of our Birmingham office. - A strong business developer who is keen to build contacts and network within the local business community. What you'll get in return The firm offers a generous salary package and a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off and very flexible hybrid working. They welcome applicants who would like flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part-time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies, and activities outside of work. They are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment where everyone is given an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. They support a culture where people are valued, treated fairly, and differences are understood and celebrated. The more varied their workforce, the broader the expertise within their business. The broader their expertise, the greater their chances of innovation and success. That's why they're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion at every level. 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. # 4644357

Tax Audit Senior Manager required by Midlands Firm - can be based Birmingham or East Midlands areas. Your new company Our client is a large International Accountancy Firm working with large corporate businesses across a varied client base. The role is based in a niche team within a large business tax business. Your new role This Firm is looking for a Tax Audit Senior Manager to be based in the Midlands, to take responsibility for the tax specialist work on a portfolio of their largest and most complex audits along with a role on compliance and reporting clients. You will regularly speak with heads of tax from FTSE100 businesses. The scope of the role includes: tax accounting (IFRS, FRS102 and US GAAP); working as a specialist as part of the audit team; managing relationships with client tax and finance teams and a national role in setting the agenda on how the firm undertakes tax audits. The role allows you to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have gained tax audit experience within a big 4 environment or large corporate business, have an in-depth knowledge of IFRS and FRS102 and ideally have some US Gaap experience. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career across a varied client-base. There is a clear career path structure through to director (with potential pathway to Partner). You will receive a competitive salary package and a performance related bonus. The firm operates a flexible working policy for all members of staff. Part-time hours will be considered, flexible working around school summer holidays or a combined home/office based contract. 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 on your career. # 3700874

Audit Director opportunity working with an SME entrepreneurial client base. Birmingham Your new company A major brand firm with an exceptional reputation across the region is continuing to invest heavily in its audit offering for entrepreneurial and high-growth clients. With a strong commitment to innovation and a clear strategic focus on expanding its presence in the owner-managed and VC-backed market, this is an organisation where you can genuinely shape the future of the service line. You’ll be joining a collaborative, ambitious team with a strong pipeline of opportunity and the backing of a highly respected national brand. Your new role As Audit Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing audit services for a diverse portfolio of fast growing, entrepreneurial businesses across the West Midlands. Working closely with VC-backed companies and dynamic family-owned organisations, you will build long-term relationships, deliver high-quality audit and advisory services, and act as a trusted partner to your clients. You will also take an active role in growing the business, capitalising on a significant pipeline of new opportunities and strengthening relationships both internally and externally. This is a strategic leadership role with clear progression potential. What you'll need to succeed You will have proven experience at Senior Manager or Director level within audit and experience working with entrepreneurial clients. You will have a people-focused approach with the ability to build rapport and long-standing relationships and will be able to demonstrate broad accounting knowledge, enabling you to add value beyond the audit itself. Commercial awareness and confidence in developing new business opportunities will enable you to demonstrate your potential to move into a Partner role in the future. What you'll get in return If successful, you will join a firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers a transparent pathway to Partnership. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you’ll benefit from working with a strong and growing client base, significant autonomy to shape the service line, a supportive leadership team committed to your development and exposure to exciting, fast-moving businesses across the region. 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. # 4785786

As a qualified ACA with experience at a "Big 4" audit/accounting practice, you will be a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual, who is seeking a long-term career in corporate finance. The Associate, Corporate Finance will work closely with the Partners and gain exposure to the full transaction life

The Financial Accounts team performs a pivotal role within Compass UK&I, overseeing fixed assets, leases/IFRS16 accounting, property related transactions, intercompany, balance sheet reconciliations, Group reporting, audit and financial statements, below the line transactions, accounting for M&

Our client is a leading law firm with origins dating back to the late 1700s. Having established themselves as market leaders in banking and corporate, they have grown internationally with over 700 members of staff located across offices in the UK, Middle & Far East. Due to expansion, they currently have an opening for a Financial Accountant to join their successful finance team. This is a newly created role where you will be responsible for the preparation of statutory and management accounts and assisting with pricing and profitability queries. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, or equivalent, with previous experience in legal or professional services. Responsibilities • Prepare management accounts for selected Central Support departments, including quarterly meetings with directors to assess costs against budget., • Prepare management accounts for selected fee earner departments, meeting with departments as appropriate to discuss performance., • Reporting management account results to Heads of Department., • Preparation of year end statutory accounts for group companies., • Preparing year end files in preparation for year-end audit., • Supporting the Accounting and Reporting Manager in year-end consolidation processes., • Assist with client profitability queries and related pricing questions., • Reviewing UK quarterly balance sheet reconciliation file ...

We are currently supporting the appointment of a Financial Controller for a well-established manufacturing business based in the West Midlands. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, reporting directly to the CFO and playing a critical part in driving both operational and strategic performance. This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial control, and robust forecasting across the UK operation, as well as acting as a key business partner to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the local finance function and team, • Deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting for both local and group requirements, • Own budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital management, • Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and audit readiness, • Provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision making, • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems, • Support operational teams with financial performance insight About You: • Qualified accountant, • Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments, • Experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles, • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS exposure ideally), • Confident working with ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous), • Advanced E...

Financial Controller| West Midlands| Hybrid We are currently working with a large, specialised service provider in the West Midlands who are looking for a high-calibre Financial Controller to take ownership of financial reporting, strengthen governance, and drive meaningful change across Finance. Sitting at the heart of the organisation, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, insight, and control. Working closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership, you’ll act as a trusted expert and strategic partner, bringing clarity to complex financial matters and raising the bar across processes, systems, and performance.Financial Controller Key Responsibilities: • Be the go to expert on technical accounting, guiding the business through new standards and complex issues, • Drive a best in class month-end close, delivering accurate, insightful reporting at pace, • Take full ownership of year end reporting, including the Annual Report & Accounts and Performance Report, • Transform capitalisation processes, improving rigour, transparency, and outcomes, • Build and inspire a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability and collaboration, • Champion balance sheet integrity, ensuring robust controls and proactive risk management, • Lead all audit activity, building strong relationships and ensuring smooth, timely delivery, • Strengthen financial governance, e...

This Financial Accountant role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting key processes such as month-end, statutory accounts and audit, while ensuring strong financial controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, support compliance and provide reliable financial insight to help drive business decision-making in a high-growth environment. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized company. Known for its robust operations and commitment to excellence, the organisation offers a professional and collaborative environment for its team members. Description • Deliver accurate and timely month-end and year-end closes, including journals, reconciliations and reporting packs, • Maintain general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations and cash/bank processes, • Support statutory reporting (FRS 102), technical accounting and group consolidation, • Assist with audit processes, ensuring strong documentation, controls and compliance, • Support tax and regulatory requirements, including VAT, corporation tax and filings, • Manage payroll reconciliations and statutory deductions, • Own the finance reporting timetable and ensure deadlines are met, • Drive process improvements, controls and system enhancements, • Partner with stakeholders across the bu...

We’re working with a progressive and growing organisation in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking for a broad, hands-on role with strong stakeholder exposure and flexible hybrid working. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive performance and improve decision-making. Key responsibilities: • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis, • Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles, • Business partnering with budget holders to support financial control and performance improvement, • Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close, • Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting, • Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance Key requirements: • Finalist or qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Strong management accounting background within a commercial environment, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders, • Strong Excel skills and experience working with finance systems, • Proactive, detail-oriented an...

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Tax Accounting Group is a national group bringing together tax professionals who specialise in tax accounting and tax audit work. Headed by an equity partner, we can offer an exciting and quality career path for ambitious people. This role will provide tax audit support on our largest, high-profile audits across a range of groups and sectors. Just as key will be acting as a tax accounting specialist to our non-audit clients, assisting with complex provisioning engagements and the tax accounting aspects of GAAP conversions, carve out accounting and acquisition accounting. Clients and audited entities include FTSE companies, AIM listed companies, large inbounds and private equity backed businesses. You will be responsible for a number of tax audits, acting as the point of contact with the main audit team, and working closely with junior staff and tax partners to deliver this work. You will also work on a number of ad hoc, project-based engagements working with other...

Robert Walters - Senior Management Accountant - Permanent - Hybrid - Birmingham - £60,000 per annum Our client, a growing and well-invested manufacturing organisation, is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to lead reporting, drive insight, and partner closely with operations in a stock-intensive environment. This role offers strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence cost, controls, and performance. Location: Birmingham Position: Senior Management Accountant Full-Time Salary: £60,000 per annum Hybrid working Key responsibilities of the Senior Management Accountant: • Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and performance reporting., • Take ownership of stock accounting, controls, valuation, and reporting accuracy., • Provide detailed cost and margin analysis to support operational decision-making., • Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve financial understanding and accountability., • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with a strong focus on production and inventory., • Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies within manufacturing costs and stock processes., • Support year-end audit activity and statutory reporting requirements., • Mento...

About the Business A great opportunity to join a large, well-established services provider as an Assistant Management Accountant, based in Coleshill with a hybrid working pattern of only 2 days a week in the office. Paying £27,000 – £32,000, this role offers full study support and the chance to develop your management accounting skills within a fantastic finance team who will genuinely invest in your career. Main Duties: As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main duties include: • Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring outputs are accurate and delivered on time, • Play a key role in the month-end close, posting journals including accruals and prepayments, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies, • Review actuals against budget, providing clear variance commentary to support decision-making, • Partner with operational teams to better understand cost drivers and improve the quality of financial reporting, • Support the wider budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Produce financial reports and insights for internal stakeholders across the business, • Assist with audit processes and help maintain a strong financial controls environment Loc...

Service Charge Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £45,000 Full Time, Office based / Hybrid (if applicable) Overview We are working with a well established property management business in Birmingham looking to appoint a Service Charge Manager to lead and develop their accounts function. This is a key position within the business, managing a team of 12 and overseeing the full service charge accounting process across a varied residential portfolio. The Role As Service Charge Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing and supporting a team of 12 across service charge accounting and credit control Overseeing the preparation of service charge budgets and year end accounts Ensuring accurate and timely production of financial reports Managing audit processes and liaising with external auditors Supporting Property Managers with financial queries and budgeting Driving improvements in processes, systems and reporting Monitoring team performance, training and development Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards Experience Required Strong background in service charge accounting within property management Experience managing or supervising a team Solid understanding of service charge budgets, reconcili...

Harper May is partnering with a growing global commodities business to appoint a high-calibre Finance Manager. Operating in a fast-paced trading environment, the organisation is focused on building a robust financial infrastructure to support its continued commercial expansion. The Role Reporting to senior management, you will lead the monthly reporting cycle, strengthen financial controls, and provide commercial insight. This is a hands-on role that combines technical accounting rigour with operational support in a high-energy trading setting. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting: Lead the monthly management accounts process, ensuring timely and accurate board-level reporting. Controls & Integrity: Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger integrity, and robust internal financial controls. Planning & Analysis: Manage the budgeting and forecasting cycles for both trading and operational teams. Capital Oversight: Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall business performance to ensure liquidity. Statutory Compliance: Assist with statutory reporting, year-end accounts, and the annual audit process. Commercial Insight: Provide financial analysis to support tradi...

Finance Manager A well-established and growing professional services organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting activities. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role will play a key part in supporting business performance through accurate financial insight and strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports., • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes., • Oversee statutory accounts preparation and support year-end audit processes., • Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and balance sheet reconciliations., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements., • Develop and maintain strong financial controls and reporting procedures., • Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making., • Partner with department managers to support budget management and cost control., • Support continuous improvement across finance systems and operational processes. About You • ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent qualified., • Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role., • Strong knowledge of financial accounting, forecasting, and budgeting.

Our client a leading educational organisation in Birmingham is seeking a proactive and technically strong Trust Accountant - 12 Month Contract to join its central finance team. Our client is a large, high performing Multi Academy Trust with a strong track record, operating from dedicated offices in Birmingham. As Trust Accountant reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support and lead on key financial accounting processes, including: • Leading the management accounting cycle for central office budgets (budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting), • Line management of the purchase ledger team including undertaking regular one to one meetings Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and managing audit queries Ensuring robust balance sheet controls, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations Cash and treasury management, including BACS checks and faster payments Preparing quarterly VAT returns and managing HMRC relationships Overseeing accounting for investment portfolios, property assets, special funds and endowments Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules The most desirable Trust Accountant applicant will have: Experience in education, charity or a not-for-profit setting Staff management experience Understanding of prope...

Start your career with one of the UK's leading accountancy networks UHY is a growing and successful international network of accountancy firms spanning 95 countries, with the UK group being a top 25 firm with over 20 offices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our Birmingham office, established in 1989, is located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, just a short walk from the city centre and the Jewellery Quarter train station. Our partners in Birmingham are supported by professional and support team members, with specialist teams spanning all areas of audit, accounting, tax, VAT, corporate finance and business advisory services. Helping you prosper is our purpose. It drives all that we do at UHY and our ethos is to always put people first. We have a collaborative, friendly, and forward-thinking environment in our Birmingham office. We are now inviting applications for our Graduate Accountant and Auditor positions as part of our 2026 graduate intake. What we are looking for We are looking for graduates who want to work for an ambitious firm who can demonstrate the following: Essential • Strong A-level results, • Achieved or predicted 2:1 or higher at degree level, • Full UK driving licence Desired • Preferably studying a mathematical, scientific, or numerically-focu...

Financial/management accountant Birmingham based 2 days per week, up to 50k. QBE/PQ or qual considered We are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant within our clients Central Division, based in Birmingham. The Financial Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting activities. The role will support the wider finance function through financial analysis, KPI reporting, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc commercial and operational support. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can work collaboratively across the business while maintaining strong financial controls and reporting standards. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Lead and support month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations. Produce balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances. Produce monthly management accounts and supporting commentary. Support statutory reporting and audit requirements where required. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. Financial Analysis & KPI Reporting Produce and analyse financial and operational KPIs. Provide insight into trends, variances, and business performance. Support budgeting and forecasting processes through financial analysis. Assist...

Finance Assistant Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA Salary: Competitive Contract: Full time, permanent - 40 hours per week, although would consider applications with condensed hours or part time working Hayley 24/7 Engineering Services Ltd are now recruiting! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance assistant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting function across multiple branches, • Acting as a key liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, • Applying core accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition, • Reconciling nominal accounts and preparing VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns, • Carrying out nominal analysis for management information and tax compliance, • Assisting with month-end close and reporting activities, • Supporting internal and external audit processes, • Providing ad-hoc support to the purchase and sales ledger teams, • Taking on additional finance projects and responsibilities as the team continues to grow Requirements: • AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or AAT Level 4 part-qualified (or equivalent), • Recent expe...

Senior Accountant We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support the Finance and Reporting Manager and wider finance function of a fast-paced, private equity–backed business. The role will play a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, delivering timely and accurate reporting, and supporting value creation initiatives in line with PE ownership expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified (ACCA/ACA) to join an evolving team in a growing business. This role is based in our Birmingham city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. What does the role entail? Reporting to the Finance & Reporting Manager, and with the support of an Assistant Management Accountant, the role will include the following responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Reporting • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, • Own balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls across all legal entities, • Support month-end and year-end close processes to tight deadlines, • Produce monthly analysis, including departmental and service line reporting and variance analysis, • Support with the budgeting and forecasting processes, • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit coordination, • VAT, PAYE & Corporation Tax Compliance, • S...

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to be a Management Accountant for a fast-growing logistics business based in Walsall who have potential for growth opportunity and really look after their employees. This role gives you a fantastic chance to progress your career in a collaborative environment, with a supportive manager to learn from while working hybrid. Main Duties: As a Management Accountant your main duties include: • Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, banking, and general ledger management., • Ensure all financial transactions, journals, and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time., • Maintain and strengthen financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and internal policies., • Review and reconcile control accounts, resolving discrepancies efficiently., • Prepare monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines for review by the Head of Finance., • Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide clear explanations., • Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including VAT returns, audit preparation, and support for annual accounts., • Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting, including optimisation of Brightpearl ERP.

Are you an Assistant Accountant currently working in practice and looking for more hands-on exposure? Do you enjoy building relationships with your own clients and want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking firm where you can genuinely develop? If so, this could be a great next step. We are thrilled to be supporting a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Dudley, currently expanding their team due to exciting growth plans. They're looking for an Accountant to join the business and grow alongside them. This is a varied, practical role where you'll manage your own smaller clients end-to-end while also supporting senior colleagues on larger, more complex businesses - including on-site audit work. You'll gain exposure across all areas of accounting and work closely with clients, rather than being siloed. This role comes with an annual salary of up to £32,000 plus study support.Key Responsibilities: • Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies, • Preparing corporate and personal tax computations and tax returns, • Assisting with basic tax planning for individuals and directors, • Drafting management accounts, • Bookkeeping and VAT returns across various schemes, • Supporting and attending on-site audits with senior accountants, • Completing statutory forms for Companies House, • Liaising directly with clients, HMRC and oth...

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Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards. Knowledge and experience of audits in the non‑profit sector. About Crowe Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise.

A leading global investment bank is seeking an Associate for their Internal Audit team in Birmingham.The role involves assessing the reliability of financial reports and advising on effective controls.Ideal candidates will have over four years of experience in public accounting or internal auditing

Ideal candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification and have experience in public sector finance or consultancy. This position offers the chance to shape the future of public sector finance and work in a hybrid environment that values work-life balance. A leading audit and adviso

A global accounting and consulting firm is seeking an Interim Public Sector Accountant for short- to medium-term assignments in Birmingham. The role involves working on various projects primarily in the public sector, providing accounting and audit support.

Tax Assistant Manager – Audit & Accounting Related Tax Services. Act as the day-to-day contact on audit and tax reporting engagements, liaising with audit teams, the client and AARTS/tax managers. Acting as the day-to-day contact on audit and tax reporting engagements, liaising with audit teams, t

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Assistant Management Accountant required for a new and exciting permanent opportunity working for a well established business based in Coleshill with a view to start immediately. This will be a role to report to the Finance Director with daily, weekly and monthly financial reports. Monthly management accounts are included in this role ensuring, efficiently and accurate financial results while also adding value to the business. This will include developing and improving controls and processes, supporting stakeholders and finding proactive ways to further support the business. Your duties will include: • Reporting and production of the daily, weekly, and monthly analysis reports - Preparation of accurate weekly and monthly Management Accounts - Weekly & monthly KPI reporting - Managing, reviewing and creating Accrual calculations, Prepayments, Provisions, while managing general ledger - Balance sheet reconciliations and review - Monthly VAT accounting and VAT returns - Assisting with financial year end and annual audit - Supporting, budgeting process, review meetings with departments - Preparation and review of other key financial reports as required - Support with general ledger tasks such as invoicing and credit control - Assisting the Finance Director with providing financial information to the business and completing ad-hoc financial and business projects - Excellent analytical skills - An ability to analyse financial performance. - Adhoc analysis, contract control and reporting - Review and maintain department controls, financial performance and best practice This is an excellent opportunity for a CIMA/ACCA studier or graduate with some working experience in finance who are looking to step up into a more senior role. My client is offering a route of genuine career progression along with a study package, 25 days annual leave, on site parking, hybrid working, flexible hours, pension and healthcare so apply now

About the Business A great opportunity to join a large, well-established services provider as an Assistant Management Accountant, based in Coleshill with a hybrid working pattern of only 2 days a week in the office. Paying £27,000 – £32,000, this role offers full study support and the chance to develop your management accounting skills within a fantastic finance team who will genuinely invest in your career. Main Duties: As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main duties include: • Contribute to the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring outputs are accurate and delivered on time, • Play a key role in the month-end close, posting journals including accruals and prepayments, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies, • Review actuals against budget, providing clear variance commentary to support decision-making, • Partner with operational teams to better understand cost drivers and improve the quality of financial reporting, • Support the wider budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Produce financial reports and insights for internal stakeholders across the business, • Assist with audit processes and help maintain a strong financial controls environment Location / Office / Culture The role is hybrid, with only 2 days a week spent in the office. The business operates from a modern site in Coleshill. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, supportive finance team within a large logistics-led services organisation, where collaboration with operational colleagues is a real strength of the role. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • 6 months to 3 years of experience within a similar finance role, • A solid grasp of core accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations, • Currently studying, or keen to study, towards ACCA, CIMA, or AAT, • Confident Excel skills paired with a strong eye for detail, • Well-organised, able to manage time effectively, and comfortable working both independently and within a team, • Strong communicator with a proactive, can-do approach Why Join the business • Hybrid working – only 2 days a week in the office, • Full study support towards your professional qualification, • Join a fantastic, supportive finance team, • Broad, hands-on role offering real exposure across management accounts and business partnering, • Salary of £27,000 – £32,000 About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: BR70162

Purchase Ledger Clerk 6-month Temporary contract Pay rate negotiable Full time hours Tipton, Birmingham Starting on the 1st week June We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our client on a 6-month temporary contract at a food industry manufacturer in Tipton, Birmingham. This role focuses on using Sage Line 50, managing high-volume data entry, and resolving complex, aged supplier queries. Key Responsibilities: Process high volumes of invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders accurately into Sage Line 50. Match supplier invoices to delivery notes and purchase orders. Check VAT rates and ensure transactions are coded to the correct nominal ledger accounts. Investigate and resolve supplier account queries and statement discrepancies. Reconcile supplier accounts, including unallocated payments and missing credits. Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing differences and account queries. Assist with clearing aged creditor balances and maintaining accurate financial records. Reconcile monthly supplier statements against accounting system records. Prepare weekly and monthly payment run proposals for review. Maintain organised filing systems and supporting documentation for audit purposes. Act as the main point of contact for supplier finance enquiries.Key Requirements: Previous accounts payable, purchase ledger, or finance administration experience. Experience using Sage Line 50 or a similar accounting system. Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail. Good understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations, and VAT. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work accurately to deadlines. Please apply now or contact (url removed) if you have the correct experience

Bookkeeper Birmingham | Permanent | Full-Time | 8:30am – 5:00pm Up to £35,000 We’re working with a well-established SME in Birmingham who are looking to bring in an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, office-based basis. This is a busy, hands-on role where you’ll be working with high volumes of transactions, so it would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping things organised and accurate. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping while supporting the Finance Manager with wider finance duties. Responsibilities will include: Managing bookkeeping activities using Sage, internal systems and Excel Processing a high volume of purchase invoices on a daily basis Checking and allocating remittances Carrying out daily bank reconciliations Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries Acting as a key point of contact for finance queries, both internally and externally Supporting credit control, including issuing statements and chasing overdue payments Preparing reports for the monthly creditor payment run Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records Supporting the Finance Manager with VAT returns Assisting with month-end tasks, including debtor reporting and elements of management accounts Providing support during audit preparation About You Previous experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally within an SME Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or similar systems Strong Excel and general systems skills Experience working with high volumes of financial data Good attention to detail and able to manage competing priorities Comfortable working independently, with a proactive approach Strong communication skills, both written and verbal AAT qualified (or working towards) would be an advantage Experience with VAT returns, month-end or audit support is desirable What’s on Offer Salary up to £35,000 Stable, permanent opportunity Friendly and supportive team environment Pension, Well-being support Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to be a Management Accountant for a fast-growing logistics business based in Walsall who have potential for growth opportunity and really look after their employees. This role gives you a fantastic chance to progress your career in a collaborative environment, with a supportive manager to learn from while working hybrid. Main Duties: As a Management Accountant your main duties include: • Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, banking, and general ledger management., • Ensure all financial transactions, journals, and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time., • Maintain and strengthen financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and internal policies., • Review and reconcile control accounts, resolving discrepancies efficiently., • Prepare monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines for review by the Head of Finance., • Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide clear explanations., • Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including VAT returns, audit preparation, and support for annual accounts., • Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting, including optimisation of Brightpearl ERP., • Drive automation and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workload., • Collaborate across departments while demonstrating strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly. Location / Office / Culture Based in their Walsall office, you’ll be joining to a collaborative workspace with a flexible working arrangement. Add to a team of circa. 10 people that will put real time into you and your development. Ideal for an all-rounder who can work independently and cooperatively. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE, • Be competent with financial systems, • Have worked a minimum of 2 years in a Management Accountant role, • Have good technical accounting knowledge alongside commercial acumen and understanding of ledger responsibilities/ transactional finance. Why Join the business • Hybrid working, • Competitive salary, • Fantastic and supportive managers, • Flexible working arrangement, • Pension and other benefits About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL69299

Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Dudley Area Salary: Up to £28,000 Permanent: Full Time - On-site Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business? We are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team within a successful manufacturing organisation supplying specialist products across healthcare and commercial markets. This is a varied role where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger, working closely with suppliers and internal departments to ensure the smooth running of accounts payable processes. Key Responsibilities: Processing high volumes of purchase invoices Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes Supplier statement reconciliations Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs Allocating supplier payments Handling supplier queries via phone and email Supporting month-end processes and accrual reporting Assisting with audit preparation and ad hoc finance administration About You: Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Good communication skills and confident dealing with suppliers Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload Experience using ERP or accounting systems advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within a stable and growing business. To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration

Your new company Hays is proud to be supporting a well-established and highly respected public sector organisation in Birmingham city centre in the appointment of an Accounts Assistant to join their finance function.Your new role The organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the company's Finance team on a fixed-term basis until December 2027.This is a varied and hands-on role that plays a key part in supporting financial control, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. You will work closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team to maintain high standards of financial governance, compliance, and reporting. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Manage the invoices mailbox and supplier queries Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner Prepare and run weekly BACS payments Maintain supplier records and relationships Perform monthly payables reconciliationsAccounts Receivable Prepare and issue sales invoices Send customer statements and manage credit control processes Issue reminders and follow up on outstanding balances Maintain customer records and relationships Perform monthly receivables reconciliationsCore Finance & Reporting Process bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliations Prepare month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and salary journals Support period-end close activities Audit employee expense claims to ensure policy compliance Assist in the preparation and publication of statutory and transparency returns Provide supporting documentation to internal and external auditorsGeneral Support & Continuous Improvement Manage the central finance mailbox, responding promptly to queries Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data Maintain and improve finance processes and documentation Support adherence to finance policies and controls Contribute to ad hoc tasks as required by the finance team What you'll need to succeed Proven experience working in a finance environment, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including reconciliations and month-end processes Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience Experience using financial systems or ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle Fusion or similar) Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present data accurately Demonstrated ability to improve processes and solve problems effectively Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationshipsWhat you'll get in return Generous public sector pension contributions 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional privilege leave Flexible hybrid working (typically 2 days in office per week in Birmingham) 37- hour week Paid professional membership fees Up to 3 volunteering days annually Discounts on retail, travel, and lifestyle services Enhanced parental leave and sick pay Ongoing training and career development opportunities Health and wellbeing initiatives Cycle-to-work scheme and travel loansWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

About the Business An excellent opportunity to join an established, globally backed manufacturing business as a Financial Controller, offering a salary of £70,000 – £80,000 with hybrid working, based in Smethwick. Part of an international group operating across more than 30 countries, the UK operation combines a sales office with fully operational warehousing, manufacturing facilities, and an in-house transport fleet. With turnover of approximately £30m, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the UK finance function while partnering closely with senior leadership. The role also offers a clear progression route to Finance Director, with the current postholder planning for retirement in the coming years. Main Duties: As Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include: • Taking full ownership of the UK finance function and overseeing the day-to-day finance team, • Preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, with meaningful commentary and variance analysis, • Producing annual statutory accounts under FRS 102 and acting as the lead contact during the year-end audit process, • Submitting group reporting packs in accordance with parent company deadlines, including IFRS consolidation requirements, • Managing budgeting, forecasting and rolling cash flow processes across the UK business, • Overseeing stock accounting, inventory valuation and margin analysis within a stockholding environment, • Managing treasury activities, FX exposure and intercompany reconciliations across the wider group, • Ensuring a strong financial control environment, embedding SOX-style controls and adherence to group policies, • Coordinating VAT, corporation tax and statutory submissions, supported by external advisors where required, • Supervising payroll, credit control and purchase ledger functions, • Partnering with the UK Managing Director and commercial teams to support pricing, profitability analysis and strategic decision-making, • Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and operational processes Location / Office / Culture The role is based in Smethwick with a hybrid working arrangement, easily accessible from Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and the wider Black Country area. You’ll be part of a busy and collaborative operational site where warehousing, manufacturing and sales functions operate together, giving finance a highly visible and valued role within the business. What We Are Looking For The successful candidate will ideally have: • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification, or be a strong Qualified by Experience candidate who has operated successfully at this level, • Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or lead finance professional, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, industrial or stockholding SME environments, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly UK GAAP (FRS 102), with IFRS exposure advantageous due to group reporting requirements, • Experience within stock-heavy environments, with a strong understanding of inventory accounting, margin control and associated financial processes, • Experience working within an international group structure, including consolidation reporting and intercompany accounting, • Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills and a proactive approach to process improvement, • A practical, commercially minded approach with the ability to balance operational detail and strategic oversight, • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders while building strong relationships across the wider business Why Join the business • Support and stability from a well-established international group, • A varied and hands-on role covering technical accounting, operational finance and commercial business partnering, • Direct exposure to both UK leadership and overseas group management, • The opportunity to influence systems, reporting and the wider finance function, • Hybrid working arrangement, • Clear progression pathway to Finance Director, • Ongoing support and handover from the current Finance Director About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: DT69696

Eden Brown Synergy are working with an organisation who are carrying out the largest and most complex infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the UK and they are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team on a permanent basis in Birmingham City Centre. The role is full time (hybrid working) and paying £54,878 - £64,562 per annum depending on skills and experience. The organisation also offers a 20% benefits fund which is paid on top of the base salary. The role: As a Finance Business Partner you will provide assurance and challenge, driving accountability and focus on cost control throughout the directorates you support. Provide oversight, control and direction to your team (if applicable) and ensure appropriate Finance support to promote effective decision making and performance management of Direct and Indirect Costs. Corporate Governance/ Managing Public Money Provides guidance on the application of governance within area Acting as the Chief Financial Officer's (CFO) representative at monthly review meetings Review and financial endorsement of Change and Investment Papers, challenging all risks/ opportunities/ ensuring programme impacts are clearly identified and any associated costs recorded Representative on investment change panels Providing assurance to senior management that reported expenditure and contract payments are appropriate. IFRS Accounting / National Audit Office (NAO) Provides input to development of policies and Enterprise reporting and planning development Pros guidance on appropriate IFRS accounting treatment of transactions (prepayment / accruals/ liabilities) Provides justification and supporting evidence of accounting adjustments to NAO Auditors as required. Financial Reporting/ Month/ Year end Oversee the month end financial accounts close Prepare the accounts and plan for year-end audit Complete monthly analytics of contract spend Provide budget variance commentary Review and assure Programme Board Packs. Funding/Cash Flow Review and challenge emerging forecasts and monitor against Spending Review (SR) funding Propose remedial actions to business as required Work with supply chain finance leads and commercial to improve Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and cash flow data Develop Cashflow forecast reporting for DfT, challenge the supply chain submissions. Business Planning/Forecast Support and maintain the Business Planning and forecasting process, providing guidance on planning principles and expectations as provided by business planning Provides assurance to the business that data provided by cost management/commercial is reliable. Budget Management Supports business in determining the appropriate disaggregation and delegations Facilitate system changes required and reporting requirements for budget management. Workforce Costs & Indirects Provide Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform programme cost estimates Challenge budget holders to achieve workforce objectives and optimise resources. Skills: Communication skills: ability to interpret and communicate complex financial issues to non-financial colleagues and to secure compliance with Managing Public Money. Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, communicate and develop consensus with both internal and external stakeholders up to Executive level. Influencing skills: ability to influence key decisions. The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the organisation's values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect Ability to critically review and challenge forecasts, assessing them for their affordability, value for money, timing and impact on programme delivery. Ability to use ERP systems, utilising data analytics software and complex Excel models. Ability to ensure effective financial controls within a major project. Knowledge: Qualified Accountant with experience of operating at in a complex environment. Knowledge of Government accounting requirements (DEL/AME funding) to ensure compliance of business plans within delegated authority. Knowledge of accounting systems.Type of experience: Experience of driving output focussed, activity-based budgets and forecasts. Supporting the process for development of the annual business plan and budget setting processes within funding caps set by the Spending Review. Qualified Accountant with experience of operating in a complex environment which may include infrastructure projects. Please only apply for the role if you have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting to lead accounting operations across the UK & Ireland within a complex, fast-growing organisation based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and high-performing accounting operations, while also driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives. As the Head of Accounting you will lead a sizeable accounting team, work closely with regional and global finance stakeholders, and act as a key point of contact for auditors, advisors, and external authorities. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and motivate a team of accounting professionals and contractors. Ensure timely and accurate periodic financial reporting under US GAAP and local statutory requirements (UK GAAP). Oversee preparation of annual statutory financial statements. Present balance sheet movements and insights to senior management. Act as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities. Review and maintain general ledger accounts, including provisions and accruals. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external accounting standards. Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, finance business partners, local entities) to support effective financial processes. Identify, initiate, and lead process improvements and finance transformation initiatives. Support operational excellence through delivery against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and stakeholder expectations.About You You are a detail-oriented finance leader who enjoys being close to the detail while also leading at a strategic level. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable managing complexity, change, and multiple stakeholders. You are able to work at the Birmingham head office on a hybrid basis. Essential Requirements: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a track record in a senior leadership position within a large, complex international environment. Senior level operational finance or shared / managed services experience is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of UK and US GAAP is preferred, as is demonstrable experience of continuous improvement of people, processes and systems. A background in audit, M&A and private equity would be an advantage, while a passion for driving high performance teams at pace is essential. What's on Offer: £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits Birmingham based role (hybrid) At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Are you an Assistant Accountant currently working in practice and looking for more hands‑on exposure? Do you enjoy building relationships with your own clients and want to be part of a growing, forward‑thinking firm where you can genuinely develop? If so, this could be a great next step. We are thrilled to be supporting a well‑established and growing accountancy practice based in Dudley, currently expanding their team due to exciting growth plans. They're looking for an Accountant to join the business and grow alongside them. This is a varied, practical role where you'll manage your own smaller clients end‑to‑end while also supporting senior colleagues on larger, more complex businesses - including on‑site audit work. You'll gain exposure across all areas of accounting and work closely with clients, rather than being siloed. This role comes with an annual salary of up to £32,000 plus study support. Key Responsibilities: Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies Preparing corporate and personal tax computations and tax returns Assisting with basic tax planning for individuals and directors Drafting management accounts Bookkeeping and VAT returns across various schemes Supporting and attending on‑site audits with senior accountants Completing statutory forms for Companies House Liaising directly with clients, HMRC and other third parties Supporting and training apprentices and junior staff Representing the firm at networking events Candidate Experience, Skills and Attributes: A background in accountancy practice is essential Currently AAT Level 3 or studying towards ACCA (AAT Level 4 desirable) Confident dealing directly with clients or the drive to learn Organised, proactive and comfortable handling a varied workload A team‑focused attitude with a genuine desire to learn and progress Strong communication skills and attention to detail Competent Excel user Experience with at least one of Sage, QuickBooks or Xero Benefits Include: Salary up to £32,000 (DOE) Full study support Flexible working hours (office‑based) Broad exposure across accounts, tax, bookkeeping and audit Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow A supportive, close‑knit team environment If you're looking for a hands‑on finance role where you can strengthen your technical skills, build strong client relationships and grow your career within a supportive and expanding firm, we'd love to hear from you. Application Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for taking the time to apply

Finance Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing construction business to recruit a Finance Manager based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of a broad and impactful role, working closely with senior leadership and key operational stakeholders across live projects. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to board-level reporting, business partnering and project performance, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a well-rounded and progressive finance role within the construction sector. Key Responsibilities: Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, providing clear insight into business performance Take ownership of project accounting, ensuring cost tracking, profitability and valuation positions are robust and well understood Support senior leadership with meaningful financial analysis to inform decision-making and drive performance Lead on financial planning activities including budgeting, forecasting and longer-term projections Maintain strong financial controls and ensure the integrity of financial data across systems and reporting processes Monitor cashflow and working capital, providing visibility and forward-looking insight to the leadership team * Partner closely with operational and commercial teams to challenge performance, identify risks and highlight opportunities Contribute to board-level reporting, ensuring outputs are clear, accurate and commercially relevant Support external reporting requirements including audit and compliance activities Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting frameworks Work collaboratively with the wider finance function to ensure consistency, accuracy and best practiceAbout You: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience Previous experience within the construction, property or housebuilding sector is highly desirable Strong understanding of project-based accounting, cashflow and commercial finance Experience using COINS Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-led environmentThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking construction business where you can make a real impact, develop your commercial skillset and work closely with senior leadership