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Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact. Our Financial Services practice is an important part of our wider business. With over 35 FS partners and 700 specialist staff in the UK, our growing team provides tailored services to asset management, FinTech, banking and capital markets, insurance and real estate clients. Tax is an integral part of these services. What draws us together is a shared passion for using our FS industry experience and deep service line knowledge to provide bespoke client advice. • The focus of the role is to help drive and lead across our UK FS corporate tax client engagements incorporating a broad mix of advisory, compliance and audit work across asset management, banking, capital markets and insurance and supporting with the tax technical development of the wider team., • There will be a need to undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance, advisory and tax audit engagements., • Help deliver high-quality work for clients and profitable outcomes for the business through use of best practices, technology and alignment with Firm policies., • Work closely with junior team members in our London office in the delegation and review of work as well as fostering their learning and development., • Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level., • Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax engagements for clients across FS sectors., • Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas., • Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics., • In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members., • Strong inter-personal communication skills. Ready to grow, belong and impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars! At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.#LI-DNP About the team Our Financial Services practice is an important part of our wider business. With over 35 FS partners and 700 specialist staff in the UK, our growing team provides tailored services to asset management, FinTech, banking and capital markets, insurance and real estate clients. Tax is an integral part of these services. What draws us together is a shared passion for using our FS industry experience and deep service line knowledge to provide bespoke client advice. About the role • The focus of the role is to support the management of client relationships and engagements, • Focus on ensuring our tax compliance, tax advisory and audit of tax deliverables are prepared to the highest standards and in line with Firm policies., • Undertake research where required and support with the delivery of cross-border tax compliance, advisory and tax audit engagements., • Manage the delivery of client work with high-quality and profitable outcomes. What we are looking for • Qualified at ACA, CA, CTA or equivalent level., • Strong interest in financial services and related tax issues with experience in delivering UK corporate tax engagements for clients across FS sectors., • Good awareness of broader tax, international tax, regulatory and accounting areas., • Able to manage projects, meet deadlines and manage engagement economics., • In line with the Firm's general guidance, work from the London office an average of 3 days a week to drive the delivery and delegation of tax compliance work to junior team members., • Strong inter-personal communication skills. Ready to grow, belong and impact? Apply now and join us at Forvis Mazars! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

WE NEED THE BEST OF THE BEST \n \n Minko’s Macs is hiring four experienced Senior Computer Technicians for our London operation: two full-time and two part-time opportunities. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for dependable technicians who can manage themselves, protect our reputation and help a busy store perform commercially. \n \n Pay and working pattern \n • £15 per hour starting rate, plus performance bonuses \n • Up to £17 per hour for candidates who can demonstrate successful shop management, excellent verified customer feedback, advanced technical ability and additional commercial skills such as Google Ads, website maintenance or ecommerce \n • Typical shifts are eight hours \n • Full-time and part-time roles available \n • Permanent, temporary and suitable self-employed arrangements may be considered \n • Work across our North, East, South and West London locations; flexibility to travel between branches is essential \n \n Key responsibilities \n • Diagnose, repair, test and quality-check Apple Macs, laptops, desktop computers and related devices to a high standard \n • Manage a repair workload independently, prioritise jobs and meet agreed turnaround times \n • Keep every customer informed of diagnosis, cost, progress, parts requirements and collection dates \n • Obtain clear customer approval before chargeable work and maintain accurate written records \n • Maintain stock lists, repair records, income figures and daily operational sheets using Excel or equivalent tools \n • Identify and source required parts responsibly, control costs and keep devices safely organised \n • Support retail sales, quotations, upselling and other ethical revenue-generating activity \n • Maintain the store, tools, displays and customer areas to a professional standard \n • Protect and strengthen the company’s excellent reputation through honest advice and reliable service \n • Contribute to performance, revenue and customer-review targets \n \n Essential requirements \n • Extensive professional computer-repair experience; around ten years is strongly preferred for this senior role \n • Strong practical knowledge of hardware and software diagnosis, component replacement, operating-system issues and device testing \n • Excellent spoken and written English with the ability to explain technical matters clearly \n • Degree-level education, or exceptionally strong equivalent professional experience and evidence of continuous learning \n • Strong Excel/spreadsheet, stock-control, record-keeping and basic accounting skills \n • Proven customer service, sales and commercial awareness \n • Excellent timekeeping, reliability, organisation and personal accountability \n • A strong professional reputation and references we can verify \n • Ability to work independently without constant supervision and to support colleagues when needed \n • Right to work in the UK \n \n Desirable \n • Previous responsibility for running a successful repair or retail shop \n • Evidence of achieving revenue, productivity and customer-satisfaction targets \n • Advanced board-level or specialist repair capability \n • Google Ads, digital marketing, website, ecommerce or inventory-system experience \n \n Benefits \n • Performance bonuses linked to agreed targets \n • Additional incentives linked to genuine customer feedback and service standards \n • Opportunity to earn up to £17 per hour based on verified skills and results \n • Varied work across established London locations \n • Scope to take ownership and progress with the business \n \n To apply, provide a concise employment history, examples of repairs you can complete independently, details of any shop-management or sales results, your London travel availability and two verifiable professional references. Only candidates who can demonstrate the senior-level technical, communication and commercial standards above should apply.

Your new company \n A leading international consumer goods business is looking for a Financial Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering career development, exposure to senior stakeholders and a collaborative working culture. \n Your new role \n You'll be responsible for supporting month-end and year-end close activities, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining the fixed asset register and assisting with statutory reporting and external audits. \n You'll also support VAT returns, intercompany accounting and process improvement initiatives across the finance function. \n \n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or nearing completion) with previous experience in financial accounting, management accounting or a similar role. \n Strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and experience working with ERP systems are essential. \n Ideally FMCG, Retail industry experience \n What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme, hybrid working, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your career within a market-leading international business. \n \n What you willl get \n Comeptitive salary \n Bonus \n Medical \n Hybrid working \n Excellent collaborative culture, with strong average tenure \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

\n If you've built your career in accountancy and you're ready to use that expertise in a commercially focused, client-facing role at a fast-scaling technology business, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.Our client is a well-established UK provider of company formation, compliance, accounting, and payroll services, operating a modern, fully integrated platform built to support business founders at every stage of their journey. With a strong record of growth, B Corp certification, and Carbon Neutral status, this is a business with real purpose, clear direction, and significant ambition for the years ahead.They're looking for a Customer Success Manager who combines hands-on accountancy knowledge with the relationship skills and commercial instinct to manage a portfolio of clients, drive long-term value, and contribute to the growth of the platform itself.This isn't a passive account management role. You'll be the trusted advisor clients turn to when things get complex, and your work will directly shape how the business builds and scales.What You'll Be DoingClient Relationships and Lifecycle Management \n\n • Managing a portfolio of strategic client relationships as the main point of contact throughout the full customer lifecycle, from onboarding through to renewal and expansion\n, • Driving onboarding, platform adoption, and ongoing engagement so clients reach their goals quickly and continue to realise value over time\n, • Building and maintaining insight-led account plans for key clients, covering goals, risks, and growth opportunities\n\n Retention and Commercial Growth \n\n • Monitoring client health across satisfaction, platform usage, retention, and churn indicators, and acting early when risks are identified\n, • Identifying and progressing opportunities for renewals, expansions, and upsell in line with client needs and commercial targets\n, • Reporting regularly on portfolio performance and revenue outcomes, and recommending improvements to the customer success approach\n\n Escalations and Client Support \n\n • Taking ownership of complex client issues, including accountancy and compliance queries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve problems quickly and thoroughly\n, • Educating clients on platform features, compliance requirements, and accountancy best practice through proactive check-ins, reviews, and tailored resources\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Xero Certified\n, • A solid background in the accountancy sector, either from practice or from an accountancy technology platform, with a genuine, hands-on understanding of UK accountancy workflows and compliance requirements\n, • Proven experience in a client-facing Customer Success, Account Management, or Client Success role, ideally within accountancy, B2B SaaS, or tech-enabled services\n, • Confidence discussing accounts, tax, and compliance topics directly with clients, and the ability to explain them clearly to non-specialist business owners\n, • A track record of improving retention, reducing churn, and delivering commercial growth through renewals, expansions, or upsell activity\n, • Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to act as a trusted advisor, handle difficult conversations, and manage escalations professionally\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to connect client outcomes to measurable business value\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset: someone who takes responsibility without being asked and thinks in systems, not in silos\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied portfolio and deadline-driven workload effectively\n\n \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

\n Senior Manager, Corporate Tax Disputes London. \n \n Join a leading team advising on complex HMRC enquiries, investigations, settlements and litigation. Seeking Corporate Tax Disputes professionals from accounting firms, law firms or HMRC looking for a high-impact, client-facing role. \n \n \n \n Senior Manager - Corporate Tax DisputesShape the outcome of complex corporate tax disputes \n An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Tax professional to join a leading Tax Disputes practice as a Senior Manager in London. \n This role offers the chance to work on some of the most challenging and high-profile corporate tax disputes in the market, advising clients through every stage of engagement with HMRC, from enquiries and investigations through to settlement negotiations, Alternative Dispute Resolution and litigation. \n We are keen to hear from individuals currently working within: \n\n • Accounting and professional services firms\n, • Specialist tax advisory practices\n, • Law firms with a corporate tax focus\n, • HMRC Compliance, Solicitor's Office or Tax Dispute Resolution teams\n\n The Role \n You will: \n\n • Lead complex corporate tax dispute and controversy engagements\n, • Manage HMRC enquiries, investigations and information requests\n, • Develop dispute resolution and settlement strategies\n, • Support clients through Tribunal proceedings and litigation matters\n, • Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders\n, • Mentor and develop junior team members\n, • Contribute to business development and growth initiatives\n\n About You \n You will have: \n\n • Strong experience in Corporate Tax, either advisory, compliance, investigations or dispute resolution\n, • Experience managing interactions with HMRC on significant corporate tax matters\n, • The ability to analyse complex technical tax issues and develop practical solutions\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CTA, Solicitor qualification, or equivalent relevant experience\n\n Why Join? \n\n • Exposure to market-leading corporate tax disputes work\n, • High-profile, complex client engagements\n, • Collaborate with leading tax, legal and dispute resolution specialists\n, • Clear progression opportunities to Director and beyond\n, • Flexible and supportive working environment\n, • Competitive remuneration and benefits package\n\n If you're a Corporate Tax specialist looking to apply your technical expertise within a growing and highly respected disputes practice, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Your new company \n An AIM listed Oil & Gas producer with assets on 2 continents. The company has a mix of production and exploration assets, some fully owned and some partially owned through a Joint Venture structure. The business has been in operation for over 30 years and after bringing online a new asset will see significant growth in the next 5 years. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Group FD, this role will take ownership of all Financial and JV reporting for the listed group, including audits and statutory accounting. The role will also have commercial exposure to budgets and forecasts. \n Duties include: \n\n • Production of year-end, half year and quarterly financial statements\n, • Joint venture accounting and JV budgets\n, • Ownership of audit process including audit liaison with Big 4 firm\n, • Preparation and filing of UK VAT returns\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to be a qualified accountant ideally with listed Oil & Gas or engineering industry experience. The desire to progress your career in an international oil and gas business will be essential, as the company have ambitious plans for this role. \n What you'll get in return \n As a trusted member of a small senior team in London, you will get to be an important part of this listed business, have senior global responsibility. The company has strong remuneration, including regular salary reviews, a market-leading bonus as well as share options. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

UK US Tax Manager - Hybrid, Central London \n \n \n Up to £80,000 \n \n Are you a UK US Tax specialist looking for a new opportunity in London? \n \n \n Are you ATT or CTA qualified and are looking to join a leading independent practice with a pathway to Director level? \n \n If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! \n \n \n This UK US Tax role is essential in delivering accurate, compliant, and strategic tax solutions to a diverse portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and families. As a key leader, you will oversee the end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns—covering Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and Property Tax while ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and evolving tax legislation. \n \n You will play a critical role in mentoring and developing talent, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth through enhanced client service and process innovation. With a strong foundation in tax accounting and a passion for leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal tax services within a respected professional firm. \n \n Responsibilities \n \n\n • Lead and manage a team of UK US tax professionals, providing strategic guidance, performance reviews, and career development support.\n, • Supervise the preparation, review and timely submission of complex personal tax returns, including Self Assessment, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax.\n, • Ensure strict compliance with HMRC regulations, statutory deadlines, and changes in tax law across all client filings.\n, • Serve as a trusted client advisor, delivering clear, accurate, and proactive tax planning advice on personal finance, tax-efficient structuring and year-end strategies.\n, • Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, recommending corrective actions and best practice solutions.\n, • Partner with senior partners and cross-functional teams to drive business development, client acquisition, and service innovation.\n, • Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes, internal controls, and documentation standards.\n, • Stay up to date with legislative changes, HMRC guidance, and industry trends to ensure team expertise remains current.\n, • Develop and deliver training resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities and performance.\n\n \n Requirements \n UK US Tax Manager - Hybrid, Central London \n\n • ATT / CTA or equivalent experience/qualification\n, • Progressive experience in personal tax, ideally within a professional services firm or tax advisory practice.\n, • Proven experience in team leadership, people management and talent development.\n, • In-depth knowledge of UK and US personal tax legislation, including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Property Tax.\n\n \n BenefitsUK US Tax Manager - Hybrid, Central London \n\n • This role is ideal for a proactive, results-driven tax professional with a passion for leadership, client service and continuous improvement.\n, • Clear pathways for career progression are available for high-performing individuals within the firm.\n, • Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on business needs and team requirements.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package\n, • Professional subscription support\n, • Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory\n, • Clear career progression in a top-tier firm with a supportive team culture\n, • Please contact Andy Irvine on\n, • \n, • for a confidential conversation.\n, • Refer a friend...\n\n We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. \n For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions app

Accountant \n Isleworth \n Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits \n Role Profile \n Bunzl UK & Ireland supplies, through a number of specialist distribution businesses, a range of more than 100,000 products including food packaging, disposable supplies, catering equipment, healthcare consumables and cleaning and safety products to supermarkets, retailers, hotels, restaurants and caterers, construction companies, healthcare providers and other users. \n As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for the FSSC and are currently looking to recruit an Accountant. \n As a member of the General Accounting team, the Accountant role will focus on delivering high quality General Accounting services to Bunzl UK & Ireland operating companies and supporting the FSSC processes and systems implementation programme. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver General Accounting tasks and activities to Bunzl operating companies in own scope, such as period end close activities, reconciliations, analysis, posting adjustment entries, answering audit queries, KPI reporting etc\n, • Ensure accuracy and completeness of tasks and activities delivered\n, • Provide support to other General Accounting team members as required\n, • Support external and internal audits as required\n, • Support the transition of ERP systems, Finance/Accounting systems, management accounting processes and procedures to the Shared Service Centre\n, • Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of existing processes and key business metrics, appropriately propose improvement opportunities to line manager\n, • Build a solid understanding of internal control design and operational efficiency and ensure ongoing compliance\n, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Bunzl UK&I Finance teams and other internal and external parties as required\n, • Provide a high level of customer service to business partners & internal customers\n, • Observe and actively promote the Bunzl Health, Safety and Environment ethos and help building a fun and supportive environment in the Bunzl Finance Shared Service Centre\n\n Skills & Experience Required \n\n • Graduate Calibre Qualified Accountant\n, • Broad and sustained team management experience preferably in a Finance Shared Services environment\n, • Experience of designing, implementing, and operating robust financial controls.\n, • Proven experience in delivering and evaluating post-transformational change.\n, • Proven track record of delivering service in a fast-paced environment\n, • Experience of working to tight deadlines (peak activity) and managing a high volume of transactions.\n, • Strong Knowledge of ERP systems environment\n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills\n\n Want to recruit a similar role? \n Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit www.castuk.com \n \n

Senior Manager - Accountancy & Tax Advisory \n London | £80,000-£90,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits \n A rapidly growing and highly regarded accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Manager to join its London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional who wants to move beyond traditional compliance and take a genuinely advisory-led role across a varied and increasingly sophisticated client portfolio. \n The firm has built an exciting client base spanning entrepreneurial businesses, high-net-worth individuals and clients with international interests. As the practice continues to grow, there is considerable scope for the successful individual to develop their own portfolio, strengthen client relationships and progress towards a more senior leadership position. \n The Opportunity \n This Senior Manager position offers genuine ownership from day one. You will act as a trusted adviser to a portfolio of clients, overseeing their accounting and tax affairs while becoming increasingly involved in commercial and strategic discussions. \n The role has a particularly strong advisory focus across both accounts and tax. Alongside reviewing financial statements, corporation tax, VAT and personal tax work, you will help clients understand their numbers, improve systems and controls, navigate technical issues and identify where additional advice can add value. \n You will also have significant exposure to international matters, working alongside senior colleagues where clients have cross-border considerations. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Take ownership of a diverse portfolio, acting as a key point of contact across accounts, tax and wider financial matters\n, • Review statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, management accounts and personal tax work\n, • Provide commercially focused advice, helping clients interpret financial information and make informed decisions\n, • Identify opportunities for tax planning and further advisory work, working closely with specialist teams where appropriate\n, • Lead client meetings independently and develop strong, long-term relationships with key contacts\n, • Support clients with business systems, financial controls, accounting software and process improvements\n, • Manage and resolve HMRC enquiries, technical accounting matters and other complex client issues\n, • Oversee deadlines, budgets, WIP, billing and the efficient delivery of client work\n, • Allocate work across the team while considering both delivery requirements and individual career development\n, • Coach, mentor and train qualified and part-qualified staff\n, • Lead regular management meetings and provide updates to Partners on portfolio performance and key issues\n, • Contribute to improving internal processes as the practice continues to scale\n, • Work collaboratively with tax, payroll and other internal specialists to deliver a joined-up service\n, • Support business development by identifying opportunities within existing relationships and prospective clients\n\n What we're looking for \n You are likely to be ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified with a strong background in public practice and at least four years' post-qualified experience. \n You'll need the technical grounding to review accounts and tax work confidently, but equally important is your ability to engage with clients and turn technical information into practical commercial advice. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • Strong experience within an accountancy practice environment\n, • Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS\n, • Strong corporation tax, personal tax and VAT knowledge\n, • Proven experience reviewing accounts and tax compliance work\n, • Confidence managing a portfolio and acting as a senior client contact\n, • A genuine interest in advisory work and helping clients improve their businesses\n, • Previous experience supervising, developing and motivating teams\n, • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills\n, • Experience with Xero; familiarity with IRIS or Alpha would be advantageous\n, • An ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Partners and wider teams\n, • International tax exposure would be useful, although it is not essential\n\n What's on offer \n\n • £85,000-£105,000 salary, dependent on experience\n, • Car allowance\n, • 27 days' annual leave plus public holidays\n, • Enhanced pension contributions\n, • Private medical insurance, including family cover\n, • Health Cash Plan with gym discounts and online GP access\n, • Ongoing technical and professional development\n, • Relaxed dress code\n, • Regular team and firm-wide social events\n, • Genuine progression as the practice continues its rapid expansion\n\n For the right person, this is more than a portfolio management position. The combination of high-level accounts and tax advisory work, an entrepreneurial client base and continued investment in the practice creates a strong platform for someone looking to progress their career. \n If you're an experienced Senior Manager looking for greater client ownership, broader advisory exposure and a clear route towards further progression within a growing accountancy business, this could be a particularly interesting opportunity. \n London based and keen to explore your next move? Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role and the wider market.

We are seeking a commercially minded, qualified Management Accountant on an interim basis to support the finance function of a fast-paced media business. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting and providing financial reporting & analysis across media operations. \n Offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern based in Central London, this role requires an immediate start. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare monthly management accounts and board reporting\n, • Deliver budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis\n, • Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.\n, • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts\n, • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies\n, • Support month-end and year-end close processes\n, • Partner with sales, content and commercial teams\n, • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls\n, • Support month-end, audits and financial controls\n, • Provide meaningful financial insight and support strategic decision making\n, • Assist with audits and statutory reporting requirements\n\n Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified (preferred)\n, • Strong management accounting and business partnering experience\n, • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability\n, • Experience within media, publishing, digital, marketing or creative sectors (preferred)\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n \n By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Accounting Partner - Fully Remote \n Fully Remote | Leadership Opportunity | Modern, Tech-Enabled Firm \n Are you an ambitious Accounting Partner looking to join a forward-thinking firm where technology, flexibility and client service sit at the heart of the business? \n The Opportunity \n Our client is a fast-growing, technology-enabled accounting and advisory firm that works with innovative, high-growth businesses. Their approach combines exceptional client service with modern systems, streamlined processes and a strong commercial mindset. \n Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Accounting Partner to join their leadership team and play a key role in driving client success, developing people and contributing to the firm's long-term growth strategy. \n Key Responsibilities \n As an Accounting Partner, you will: \n\n • Lead and grow an established portfolio of business clients.\n, • Act as a trusted adviser to founders, directors and senior stakeholders.\n, • Drive client retention, development and growth.\n, • Identify and deliver new business opportunities.\n, • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.\n, • Champion technology and process improvement initiatives.\n, • Work closely with specialist advisory colleagues to provide a comprehensive client offering.\n\n About you \n You will likely be: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.\n, • An existing Partner, Director or senior leader within an accountancy practice.\n, • Commercially minded with a proven track record of developing clients and generating revenue.\n, • Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.\n, • A strong people leader who enjoys developing teams.\n, • Enthusiastic about technology and the future of the profession.\n\n What This Opportunity? \n Fully Remote Role - Work from anywhere in the UK. \n Technology-Enabled Environment - Be part of a business that embraces automation, digital tools and innovative ways of working. \n High-Growth Client Base - Advise entrepreneurial, ambitious businesses through key stages of their growth journey. \n Leadership Impact - Influence strategy, client service and team development. \n Flexible and Modern Culture - Built around outcomes, collaboration and trust. \n Interested \n If you're looking for a Partner opportunity that combines leadership, flexibility, commercial impact and a genuine commitment to technology-enabled client service, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Senior Associate (Business Services) - London \n We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our expanding Business Services department. This confidential opportunity offers a hybrid working model, combining office collaboration with the flexibility of working from home. You will work in small, supportive teams under the guidance of managers and partners, contributing to both year-end and management accounts production while preparing draft tax computations for review by our dedicated tax specialists. \n About the Role \n You will manage a diverse and engaging portfolio of clients, including SMEs, privately owned limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders. Your role will focus on producing accurate, high-quality draft accounts and well-structured working papers, prepared from a wide range of record-keeping systems - from basic prime books and records to fully computerised accounting packages. \n This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a varied workload, enjoys client interaction, and is looking to further develop technical expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking practice. \n Why This Opportunity? \n You'll be joining a dynamic, people-centric organisation that invests heavily in professional development. Here, you'll be challenged, supported, and listened to, with clear opportunities to broaden your skill set and accelerate your career. \n You will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced practitioners, partners, and subject experts - helping you deepen your knowledge quickly and confidently. \n What We Offer \n We believe in recognising and rewarding the contribution of our people. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, development, and financial security - including perks such as: \n\n • An additional day off for your birthday\n, • Access to an in-house mentoring programme\n, • A wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare high-quality financial statements and well-presented working papers in compliance with relevant accounting standards\n, • Act as a key point of contact for a varied client portfolio, delivering clear financial insight and support\n, • Review and guide the work of trainees and junior team members, ensuring accuracy and development\n, • Prepare VAT returns and management accounts\n, • Utilise accounting software tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency\n, • Undertake ad hoc specialist assignments as required\n\n Requirements \n Essential \n\n • Fully qualified ACA or ACCA\n, • Broad experience preparing full accounts from prime records through to computerised systems\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Familiarity with Sage and QuickBooks\n, • Excellent time management, able to work to deadlines and budgets\n, • Strong written and verbal English skills\n, • Flexible approach with the ability to prioritise workloads\n\n Desirable \n\n • Knowledge of Pro-Audit, CCH, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)\n\n Our Culture \n Bring your authentic self to work. Challenge assumptions. Grow, learn, and have fun along the way. \n We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment built on trust, respect, and equal opportunity. Everyone's voice is heard, valued, and encouraged - allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Sterling Williams are supporting a group of companies that spans an Accountancy / Company Secretarial and Legal Services/Takeover Specialist boutique in London who are looking to hire experienced Compliance and AML/MLRO capabilities. \n \n Head of Compliance and MLRO/MLCO \n Salary dependent on experience \n Location: West End of London (Hybrid) \n Permanent (Part Time or Full Time) \n \n Working alongside a group of businesses who are looking to hire an experienced Head of Compliance / MLRO to join their team spanning Legal Services and/or Accounting/CoSec expertise and/or Corporate Finance. \n \n The firm is creative, and entrepreneurial and compliance is critical in a maintaining front foot approach to set standard, and ensuring the firm meets expectations by its appropriate regulators, and regulatory obligations. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Ownership of all compliance frameworks\n, • Conflicts management\n, • KYC/EDD, client onboarding, and ongoing Due Diligence\n, • Transaction file reviews, governance, policies, monitoring\n, • Ability to push back confidently on senior stakeholders\n, • Build structure, improve processes, and bring “common sense” to compliance\n, • Mentor and upskill existing team members\n\n \n Person Specification - The successful candidate will have: \n \n\n • Strong understanding of Compliance in an Accounting, Corporate Finance, Legal, Company Secretarial services environment\n, • Common sense, judgement, and the ability to challenge\n, • Confidence, communication skills, and the ability to spot errors and improve systems\n, • Comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial team\n, • Ability to work independently and make compliance “your own”\n\n \n \n

Senior Financial Accountant- 6 Month Contract - Fintech/Lending \n\n • London | Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH\n, • Pay Rate: £500 - £600 per day via umbrella (dependant on experience) \n\n We are supporting a fast-growing fintech business specialising in lending with the appointment of an experienced Qualified Senior Financial Accountant on an initial 6-month contract. \n Accepted applicants must be a Qualified Accountant. You must come from a banking or lending background, with hands on experience in statutory accounting and audit. \n Candidates must be immediately available or able to start within a maximum 2-week notice period. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Taking ownership of the statutory accounts and year-end audit process\n, • Acting as the key finance contact for external auditors and managing audit queries through to resolution\n, • Overseeing financial control, month-end close and balance sheet integrity\n, • Providing technical accounting input across lending and financing arrangements\n, • Reviewing and strengthening finance processes, controls and governance\n, • Supporting regulatory and financial reporting requirements within a regulated financial services environment\n, • Producing high-quality financial information for senior management and other external stakeholders\n, • Providing financial input into funding, capital and wider strategic initiatives\n, • Leading and developing the existing finance team\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and scalability of the finance function\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)\n, • Background within banking, lending or specialist financial services\n, • Strong statutory accounting and external audit experience\n, • Excellent technical accounting knowledge, ideally including financial instruments and lending structures\n, • Experience operating in a regulated environment\n, • Proven ability to take ownership of financial controls and reporting\n, • Comfortable working hands-on and independently in a fast-moving business\n, • Experience managing finance professionals\n, • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and external advisers\n\n We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy. \n

Your new company \n A rapidly growing, international prof services business is seeking an experienced Group Finance leader to join its senior finance team. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to drive finance excellence across a complex global organisation. \n Your new role \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Leading the Group annual audit process and managing relationships with external auditors.\n, • Overseeing statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.\n, • Managing Group cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting.\n, • Coordinating UK tax compliance and working closely with overseas advisers on international tax filings.\n, • Delivering SECR and other regulatory reporting requirements.\n, • Leading transfer pricing compliance, maintaining intercompany agreements and strengthening governance across global operations.\n, • Driving robust balance sheet control, reconciliations and financial risk management.\n, • Managing and developing finance teams across both the UK and India.\n, • Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted adviser on financial matters.\n, • Leading ad hoc projects, commercial analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.\n, • Streamlining processes, enhancing controls and reducing month-end reporting timelines through systems and process improvements.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a qualified accountant with proven experience leading Group finance and reporting functions within a complex, international environment. \n You will ideally demonstrate: \n\n • Strong Group consolidation and statutory reporting experience.\n, • Experience managing multi-jurisdictional entities and international finance operations.\n, • Knowledge of UK tax compliance, transfer pricing and intercompany accounting.\n, • A track record of leading audits and managing external advisers.\n, • Excellent leadership skills with experience developing offshore and international teams.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capability.\n, • A continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing processes, controls and reporting efficiency.\n\n What you'll get in return \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international organisation in a broad leadership role offering significant responsibility, genuine influence and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

\n Outsourced Finance Assistant Manager | HybridAbout the role \n Are you a client-focused finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment? Our client, a rapidly growing accountancy practice, is looking for an experienced Outsourced Finance Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team.This is a broad, client-facing role sitting at the heart of the practice. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure VAT compliance, and provide hands-on leadership to a talented team. If you enjoy variety, value real career progression, and want to work somewhere that takes development seriously, this could be an excellent next step.What you'll be doing \n\n • Reviewing client VAT returns, identifying complex issues, and coordinating with specialist colleagues to ensure accurate and timely compliance\n, • Preparing tailored management reports with clear, insightful commentary to help clients understand their financial performance and make informed decisions\n, • Managing HMRC correspondence on behalf of clients, including handling complex enquiries and ensuring prompt resolution\n, • Serving as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and delivering proactive business support\n, • Reviewing work produced by team members and offshore colleagues to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards\n, • Identifying scope creep and championing efficient processes and tools to protect productivity and client margins\n, • Supporting internal and external quality assurance activities in line with professional and regulatory standards\n, • Mentoring and managing direct reports, supporting their development and career progression\n, • Contributing to team training initiatives and maintaining clear, regular communication across the team\n\n What we're looking for \n\n • Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA or CIMA), or qualified by experience, with a strong technical grounding in accounting and finance\n, • Proven experience managing a client portfolio within a professional services or practice environment\n, • Broad accounting knowledge across a range of sectors, enabling adaptability to different client needs\n, • Solid technical skills across management accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, and cloud accounting platforms (including tools such as Xero and Dext)\n, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels\n, • A proactive, client-focused mindset with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving\n, • Comfortable working within a collaborative, distributed team model, including with offshore colleagues\n\n Nice to have \n\n • Experience using financial reporting or analytics tools (e.g. Syft or similar)\n, • Prior experience in a senior bookkeeping or outsourced finance function\n, • Background in mentoring or formally line-managing junior team members\n\n Why join \n\n • Hybrid working: Up to 50% of your time can be home-based across each month, with the remainder office-based\n, • Flexible core hours: Core working hours of 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, within a standard 37.5-hour week\n, • Genuine development: A structured progression plan is built with you, not for you, backed by a learning and development offering that is exceptional for a firm of this size\n, • Tech-enabled culture: Work with modern digital tools and processes in a firm built around innovation and efficiency\n, • Collaborative environment: A close-knit team with a single shared agenda, delivering great outcomes for clients\n\n \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Business Manager - Music Finance \n London | Hybrid Working (1-2 days in office) \n Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for the music and entertainment industry? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and growing finance team supporting some of the most exciting businesses within the sector. \n Our client is looking for an experienced Business Manager to join their specialist Music Finance Division. Working as part of an established team, you will provide accounting support across a portfolio of music, touring, and label clients, while playing a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. \n Based within the London head office function, this role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and creative industry alongside experienced professionals, with excellent opportunities for career development. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Preparing year-end financial statements for Limited Companies, LLPs, and Sole Traders (All music clients)\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Reviewing and analysing financial information across music, tour, and label-related accounting\n, • Preparing month-end group reporting files\n, • Consolidating management cash flow forecasts\n, • Managing head office accounting, including actuals, budgets, and forecasts\n, • Working closely with bookkeepers and trainee accountants to ensure compliance requirements and deadlines are achieved\n, • Supporting the Head of Department with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements\n\n About You: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified accountant\n, • Previous experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment within music\n, • 2+ years' experience working within a music industry accounting firm, entertainment sector, or related field (essential)\n, • Strong experience in accounts preparation\n, • Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail\n, • A proactive approach with the ability to manage deadlines effectively\n, • A genuine interest in the music and entertainment industry\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to join one of the most respected specialist music finance practices and develop their career within an exciting and unique sector. \n You will benefit from excellent training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry. \n Hybrid working available - 1-2 days per week in the London office. \n Application Disclaimer: \n We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not always able to respond individually to every candidate. However, every application will be reviewed carefully, and we will be in touch if your experience matches the requirements of the role. \n 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.

To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina \n Ref: 23578 \n Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Tax Specialist, Compliance and Advisory Focused \n The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin to native level. Tax work experiences in an accounting or law firm, or in the industry. \n Your New Salary: Competitive depending on experience + benefit + bonus \n Location: Central London \n Job status: Permanent. 5 days office based. \n \n Summary: \n \n As part of the tax team, the tax specialist will assist tax manager in managing the tax compliance process and providing tax advisory support in relation to investments. The tax specialist will play a critical role in managing a wide range of tax compliance matters for SPVs across various jurisdictions. In addition to ensuring comprehensive tax compliance, this role also involves tax advisory support in relation to investments across Europe. The tax specialist will assist in advising on tax structuring, coordinating strategic tax initiatives to align with the company’s objectives, and ensuring adherence to the group tax policy. \n \n Mandarin speaking Tax Specialist - What You'll be Doing Each Day: \n \n\n • Assist in managing a wide range of tax compliance matters for SPVs, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of tax filings and compliance\n, • Review tax computations and monitor the reporting process\n, • Work collaboratively with the accounting team to advise on tax accounting entries\n, • Work with external tax advisors and internal teams to support the oversight and review of tax compliance across various jurisdictions\n, • Assist tax manager to provide tax advisory support to the business and M&A projects\n, • Provide support in handling tax enquiries and potential disputes with the relevant tax authority in conjunction with external advisers\n, • Assist tax manager in managing and coordinating the timely tax advice on enquires raised by other teams\n, • Assist in drafting and communicating tax reports to HQ where necessary\n, • Assist tax manager with other general tax related works where necessary\n\n \n Mandarin speaking Tax Specialist - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: \n \n\n • Mandarin to native level, with fluent English\n, • Bachelor/Master degree in Taxation or Accounting, or a related field, and\n, • Tax work experience within an accounting or law firm, or in the industry\n, • Strong understanding of tax compliance processes and requirements\n, • Adequate knowledge and experience of corporation tax and VAT related issues\n, • Adequate knowledge of Transfer Pricing and practical experience\n, • Proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment\n, • A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, with a willingness to engage in hands on work\n, • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines\n, • Qualified or partially qualified UK tax advisor is preferred\n\n Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment \n Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china \n We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. \n People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. \n People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

Your new company \n A well established and growing accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs and private clients. The firm combines a supportive and collaborative culture with ambitious growth plans, offering a genuine opportunity for individuals to develop their careers, take on responsibility and build long-term relationships with clients in a friendly and professional environment. \n Your new role \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare statutory accounts for a range of small and medium-sized businesses.\n, • Review accounts prepared by junior members of the team.\n, • Oversee bookkeeping and VAT compliance work.\n, • Prepare and review personal tax returns.\n, • Manage client relationships and provide proactive advice.\n, • Delegate work effectively and support the development of junior staff.\n, • Ensure work is delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified.\n, • Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.\n, • Strong experience preparing accounts for SMEs.\n, • Sound knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and personal tax.\n, • Excellent communication and client management skills.\n, • Ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and lead others effectively.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working patterns.\n, • Varied and interesting client portfolio.\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Genuine opportunity for career progression and increased responsibility.\n, • Exposure to both accounts and tax work within a growing practice.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

\n My client, a boutique corporate finance house, is looking for a contractor to support on supporting on a buy-side Financial Due Diligence (FDD) project. They are looking for a German-speaking FDD Consultant to join the team on a full-time basis for circa 6 months. This will be an outside IR35 assignment, with an immediate start. \n The key requirement is strong German language capability, as the project will involve reviewing German-language financial documents and files, with the potential for some interaction with the target. The majority of calls are expected to be conducted in English, with German required where appropriate. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Support the delivery of a buy-side Financial Due Diligence engagement.\n, • Analyse financial information, management accounts and underlying business performance.\n, • Review and interpret German-language financial documents and supporting materials.\n, • Assist with financial analysis across areas including revenue, profitability, working capital, net debt and cash flow.\n, • Identify key findings, risks and areas requiring further investigation.\n, • Support preparation of FDD analysis, schedules and client deliverables.\n, • Participate in calls with the target and wider deal team, switching between English and German where required.\n, • Work closely with the wider FDD team to deliver the project within a tight transaction timetable.\n\n Required Experience \n\n • Previous experience in Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Services, ideally within a Big 4, mid-market advisory or specialist transaction advisory environment.\n, • Experience working on buy-side due diligence assignments.\n, • Strong financial analysis and accounting skills.\n, • Comfortable working with large volumes of financial information and operating to tight deadlines.\n, • Fluent German and English, with the ability to confidently review German documentation and participate in German-language discussions when required.\n\n Ideal Profile \n The ideal candidate will be an Assistant Manager or Manager-level FDD professional who can immediately contribute to a live transaction. While strong FDD experience is important, German language capability is the critical requirement for this assignment. \n The role is predominantly remote, although candidates able to spend some time working from a London office for collaboration would be preferred.

Corporate Tax Senior / Business Tax Senior - SUPERB ROLE \n McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top Accounting Firm who are looking to strengthen their Tax team and recruit a Corporate Tax Senior for their growing offices in North London. Providing pro-active tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of corporate businesses in various industry sectors including OMB’s, key deliverables for the role include: \n \n • Responsible for your own portfolio of clients and management of the compliance cycle \n • Review of work undertaken by junior members of staff and providing coaching support \n • Reviewing corporation tax computations, finalising and submitting company tax returns \n • Assisting the audit department in calculating tax provisions in accounts \n • Preparation of tax computations and returns for sole traders and partnerships \n • Preparation of tax returns for company directors and partners \n • Drafting correspondence with clients and liaising with HMRC \n • Capital allowance reviews, research & development reviews \n • Preparation of capital gains tax computations \n • Claims for relief under EIS and VCTs, and dealing with the relevant elections \n • Preparation/review of P11Ds, ERS, non-resident landlord and ATED returns \n • Providing support in advising clients on tax planning opportunities including on EIS and reconstructions \n \n To be considered for the role you should ideally be a Corporate Tax specialist who has managed a client portfolio of SME and corporate businesses, is used to building relationships with clients and internal management teams, and can prioritise/work to strict corporate tax deadlines. With the ACA or ACCA Qualification (and desirable would be CTA or ATT, although not essential), on offer is a salary up to £55,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, life insurance, holidays and flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates Reading Office by telephone or via email at \n \n For other opportunities in Finance & Accounting or Public Practice within the Thames Valley, London & Midlands, please visit our website at com. McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. \n \n Follow us on twitter @mcginnisloy or check our Linked-In company profile

Your new company \n Working for a world leading, fast growth, global renewable energy investor, developer and operator, this role will be operationally involved with sites and projects on a global scale. \n Your new role \n The purpose of this role is to work with the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to deliver projects and commercial related accounting, forecasting in the most effective manner to the business and operations. \n Duties \n\n • Business partnering and Financial planning and analysis\n, • Reporting on project performance, working with operational budget holders\n, • Strategic presentation of financial information to investment and senior exec team\n, • Ad hoc project work\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to be a qualified finance professional with a focused FP&A background gained in the energy, infrastructure or related sectors. \n What you'll get in return \n You will get the opportunity to join a really relevant business at a time when they are experiencing growth in a newly created role, you will therefore work closely with the Head of FP&A so will offer superb training and development from a long term perspective. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

In-House Tax & Estates Accountant \n Full-Time or Part-Time \n Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Location: Sutton \n The Opportunity \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax & Estates Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected private client team. This role offers the chance to work closely with professionals on a broad range of trust, estate, probate and personal tax matters, providing specialist accounting and tax support to private individuals, trustees and executors. \n This position would suit someone who enjoys a varied workload, values client service, and is looking to develop their expertise within trusts, estates and inheritance tax. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Preparing and submitting Self Assessment tax returns\n, • Preparing trust and estate tax returns, including R185s and IHT100s\n, • Producing estate and trust accounts\n, • Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients\n, • Monitoring deadlines and ensuring all submissions are completed on time\n, • Supporting probate and trust administration matters\n, • Assisting with inheritance tax calculations and reporting requirements\n, • Working closely with colleagues to provide technical tax and accounting support\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • Experience in personal tax compliance\n, • Strong understanding of HMRC processes and correspondence\n, • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail\n, • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • Collaborative approach and ability to work within a professional services environment\n\n Desirable Experience \n\n • Trust and estate taxation\n, • Estate and trust accounts preparation\n, • Inheritance tax reporting and calculations\n, • Private client, legal or accountancy practice experience\n, • Exposure to probate and trust administration\n\n Qualifications \n Essential / Strongly Preferred \n\n • ATT qualified or currently studying towards ATT\n\n Desirable \n\n • CTA qualified or studying\n, • STEP qualified or studying\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Full-time or part-time working options\n, • Flexible and supportive working environment\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Interesting and varied private client work\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities\n, • Opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in trusts, estates and taxation\n\n If you are looking for a role where you can utilise your personal tax expertise while developing your knowledge of trusts, estates and inheritance tax, we would be keen to hear from you. \n

About our Client \n The Serious Fraud Office is a specialist investigating & prosecuting authority that tackles the top-level of serious or complex fraud, bribery, & corruption in England & Wales, & Northern Ireland. It is independent in making decisions about its cases. It is a civil service organisation that operates within the framework of government accounting & the Green Book. It is subject to government spending review. \n Job Description \n The Head of People is a senior leadership role within the People and Culture function, responsible for leading a broad, high-impact and customer-focused People service. Working closely with the Chief People Officer and Head of Culture, the postholder will lead a team of highly capable functional leads to deliver operational excellence, strategic insight and measurable value across talent acquisition, people operations, employee relations, case management, people data and insights, HR information systems and continuous improvement. \n The role will ensure that managers and leaders receive timely, practical and evidence-based support to resource, manage and develop their services effectively. It will balance the delivery of high-quality transactional HR services with strategic workforce planning, customer-focused service standards and a strong emphasis on data, insight and performance. A key priority will be supporting the development and optimisation of the HR information system (Oracle), so that people data, workflows, reporting and manager self-service enable better decisions and more efficient service delivery. \n This role will deputise on all people management matters in the absence of the Chief People Officer. \n As Head of People you will be responsible for: \n\n • Leadership and Management: Lead, empower and develop a team of highly capable functional leads across talent acquisition, people operations, data and insights, employee relations, case management and HR systems.\n, • People Service Delivery: Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality transactional, advisory and strategic People services across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, case management, workforce administration, policy application and people data management.\n, • Strategy and Planning: Work with the Chief People Officer, Head of Culture and People Business Partners to translate the People Strategy into practical delivery plans for each business area.\n, • Talent Acquisition and Resourcing: Oversee a proactive talent acquisition and resourcing service that supports managers to plan, attract and secure the capability required to deliver their services effectively.\n, • Data, Insights and Performance: Lead the use of people data, metrics and insight to improve service delivery, workforce planning and organisational decision-making.\n, • Relationship and Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders, ensuring People services are responsive, joined up and aligned to organisational priorities.\n, • Financial Management: Manage relevant operational budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and alignment between investment, service priorities and agreed performance indicators and service standards.\n, • Service Improvement: Lead continuous improvement across People team working practices, processes and service levels.\n, • HR Information System / Oracle: Lead the People function’s contribution to the development and optimisation of the HR information system, including Oracle, ensuring that workflows, data quality, reporting, manager self-service and user experience support efficient service delivery and reliable workforce information.\n, • Policy, Governance and Professional Standards: Develop, govern and apply HR policies, procedures and guidance to promote fairness, consistency, compliance and good people management practice across the SFO.\n, • Subject Expertise and External Engagement: Represent the People function across Civil Service networks, government bodies and external partners.\n\n \n The Successful Applicant \n As part of the application process, you will be required to provide: \n A personal statement of no more than 1000 wordsattached to your CVin one document that explains how your skills & experience meet each of the essential & desirable experience criteria as listed in the job pack. \n Please note, desirable experience will only be taken into account if there is a large volume of applications & there is a need for further shortlisting for interview. \n A supporting CV outlining your job history & qualifications, (including how you meet the essential technical criteria for the role) \n It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage. \n Interview stage \n Behaviours & experience as outlined in the job pack will be tested at interview. \n Closing date is 11:55am on the 12th October 2026 \n Interviews are expected to take place in person at the SFO Offices on 21st October 2026. \n All dates are indicative & subject to change. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. \n \n What’s on Offer \n The salary for this Head of People role is £73,365 – £81,630 (Civil Service Pay Award pending from 1st August 2026) \n Staff applying on promotion within the Civil Service will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or receive a 10% increase on their existing salary. Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% (details open in a new window) \n Security \n Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed - SC Security Check : 5 years residency in the United Kingdom preceding this application. See our Vetting Charter \n People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Your new company \n I am currently working with a leading organisation in the transportation sector who are rapidly developing, and they are looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team in delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights. This is a fantastic opportunity for CIMA qualified accountants looking to utilise their training in a fast-paced industry. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary\n, • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning\n, • Performing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial data\n, • Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including journals and accruals\n, • Providing financial analysis and insights to operational teams to drive performance\n, • Assisting with consolidations and reporting in line with group standards\n, • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency within finance operations\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will have recently completed a CIMA graduate scheme in a Transportation or Logistics industry or have strong-post qualification experience in Management Accounting. Ideally, you will have experience with reporting standards and systems such as Xero or QuickBooks. \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be joining a forward-thinking firm where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. This company offers a collaborative culture, professional development support and a flexible working environment. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Billing Agent for a busy well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Feltham, Middlesex area. \n JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY \n We are seeking an organized, reliable, detail and service-oriented Billing Specialist to join our growing team. In this position, you will monitor respond in a timely manner to invoice queries as well as manage invoice processing as well as email requests from our case based ticketing service - Microsoft Dynamics. Previous accounting experience is required. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company committed to providing quality, innovative value and logistics services. \n DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES \n • Strong communication, including writing, speaking and active listening \n • Great customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation, patience and empathy \n • Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills \n • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices \n • Basic math and accounting skills \n • Organization, time management and prioritization abilities \n • Ability to be discreet and maintain the security of client information \n • Effective computer skills to input to use account management software in a timely and efficient manner \n • Excellent knowledge of excel, ideally with Intermediate experience level, able to use pivot tables and formulas. \n SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES \n • Be Customer focused with dedication in your service delivery to meet Customer needs. \n • Ability to maintain positive mind-set when working under pressure, re-prioritising workload where necessary. \n • Be reliable with the ability to multitask and have strong problem-solving skills. \n • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy. \n • Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly as required. \n • Knowledge of the freight transport industry. \n • Experience within Accountancy and billing. \n As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry. \n \n As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.

Your new company \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a highly respected and growing specialty insurance business operating within the Lloyd's market. This is a key leadership role, offering broad exposure across financial control, technical reporting, regulatory compliance and stakeholder management within a fast-paced underwriting environment. \n Your new role \n\n • Lead all aspects of financial control for the syndicates and associated entities.\n, • Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Ensure timely and accurate statutory, regulatory and Lloyd's reporting.\n, • Manage the annual audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.\n, • Support Solvency II reporting requirements and wider regulatory submissions.\n, • Review and enhance financial controls, policies and procedures.\n, • Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders.\n, • Partner with underwriting, actuarial and operations teams across the business.\n, • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within finance.\n, • Lead, develop and mentor finance team members.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).\n, • Proven experience within the Lloyd's and London Market insurance sector.\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.\n, • Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.\n, • Experience managing audits and working with senior stakeholders.\n, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams.\n, • Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.\n, • Experience of syndicate reporting and Lloyd's returns\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Opportunity to join an ambitious insurance organisation.\n, • High-profile role with significant exposure across the business.\n, • Collaborative and supportive working environment.\n, • Genuine opportunity to influence finance strategy and process improvement.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Senior Financial Accountant \n Enfield Council \n £62,000 - £82,850.00 per annum \n Permanent \n Role \n\n • To be the lead financial accounting technical expert for the Council’s day to day and specialist accounting requirements as required by the CIPFA Code of Practice.\n, • To ensure the timely and successful conclusion of external audits of the Council’s annual accounts including those relating to any prior years’ unaudited accounts.\n, • To be an expert and an advisor on financial accounting regulations.\n, • To lead on the day-to-day responsibility for the Council’s financial controls, ensuring that all key reconciliations are produced monthly, quarterly or yearly based on an agreed level of risk.\n, • To liaise with the External Auditors and proactively develop an effective working relationship.\n, • Essential Experience\n, • Job Specifics – Skills, Experience\n, • The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.\n\n Essential: \n\n • A fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification, with significant post-qualification experience.\n, • Detailed understanding of local government regulations and financial accounting (The role will include Company accounting, Group Accounts and technical accounting which are not local government specific)\n, • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of local government finance, budgeting and accounting, and experience in providing high level advice, support and challenge on a variety of complex financial and service issues\n, • Excellent numerical and analytical skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret detailed and complex financial and other information, to support the development and use financial management systems and to have the confidence and ability to train and develop others\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports, briefings notes and effectively present a range of complex and detailed financial and other issues to a diverse audience, including councillors and senior officers, and the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with both external and internal contacts and agencies.\n, • Advanced IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, including the ability to design, construct and interpret complex spreadsheets.\n, • Project management skills\n, • A good understanding of VAT and indirect tax\n, • Ability to deal with challenging situations and bring them to successful resolution. Ability to inspire, motivate and support the development of team members and other colleagues\n\n To find out more information please contact Abbie at \n Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Interim Financial Accountant / Audit Lead \n\n • Contract Length: 3-4 months\n, • Daily Rate: £350 - £400\n, • Location: Central London\n, • Job Type: Full-time, 4 days per week in the office\n\n We are currently seeking an experienced and Qualified Accountant to join our client’s finance team on a temporary basis, who are a specialist within the construction sector. This role is crucial for supporting the preparation of the Group’s year-end accounts and managing the external audit process. \n This role will require a fully qualified Accountant with a background in statutory accounts/financial statements preparation and support or leading on an audit process. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Prepare and review year-end balance sheet reconciliations, supporting schedules, and audit working papers.\n, • Ensure all year-end files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.\n, • Coordinate the preparation and collation of information required by external auditors.\n, • Serve as the key day-to-day contact for the audit team, managing the audit request list and addressing outstanding queries.\n, • Proactively follow up with finance team members and the wider business to ensure timely information delivery.\n, • Review audit queries and prepare well-supported responses.\n, • Identify and address accounting issues during the year-end process in collaboration with senior finance management and auditors.\n, • Assist with the preparation and review of statutory accounts and supporting disclosures.\n, • Support the reconciliation of management accounts to the year-end statutory reporting position.\n, • Maintain clear records of audit adjustments and accounting judgements.\n, • Monitor the year-end and audit timetable, highlighting potential delays or issues promptly.\n, • Provide additional financial accounting and reporting support as needed during the year-end process.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Extensive experience in financial accounting and year-end reporting.\n, • Proven track record in managing or playing a significant role in an external audit.\n, • Excellent balance sheet reconciliation and analytical skills.\n, • Ability to manage own workload and deadlines with minimal supervision.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence in handling large volumes of financial data.\n, • Clear and confident communication abilities.\n\n Personal Attributes: \n\n • Self-motivated and capable of working independently.\n, • Deadline-driven and highly organised.\n, • Resilient under pressure and comfortable challenging information.\n, • Commercially and pragmatically minded.\n, • Able to build effective working relationships quickly.\n, • Committed to driving the year-end and audit process forward.\n\n This interim role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to leverage their skills in a dynamic environment, contributing significantly to the year-end financial processes. \n To apply for this Interim Financial Accountant / Audit Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. \n

Corporate Tax Senior/AM/Manager \n Location: Harrow & City Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time \n \n Our client is a fast-growing, independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers who provide audit, accounting, tax, advisory and business support services to a broad range of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, corporate groups and private clients. \n Due to the planned departure of a long-serving Senior Manager, they are looking to appoint a Mixed Tax professional to join our growing tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional seeking greater client exposure, advisory work and long-term progression within a supportive and collaborative environment. \n The Role \n This position will suit an experienced tax professional with a strong Personal Tax and Corporate Tax background who is looking to develop both their technical expertise and client-facing responsibilities. \n The role will involve a blend of compliance and advisory work, with an approximate split of 60% Corporate Tax and 40% Personal Tax. \n You will work closely with Partners and senior members of the tax team, supporting a varied client portfolio ranging from entrepreneurial businesses and owner-managed companies through to larger corporate groups. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Prepare and review Corporation Tax Returns for a diverse client portfolio.\n, • Manage corporate tax compliance work and ensure all filing deadlines are met.\n, • Prepare and review Self-Assessment Tax Returns for directors, shareholders and high-net-worth individuals.\n, • Assist with tax advisory projects and planning assignments.\n, • Advise clients on tax compliance requirements and potential tax liabilities.\n, • Support clients with corporation tax enquiries and liaise with HMRC.\n, • Work on complex corporate tax matters including: \n \n • Group structures\n, • Quarterly Instalment Payments (QIPs)\n, • Pillar Two considerations\n, • Corporate restructuring projects\n \n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships.\n, • Supervise, coach and support junior members of the tax team.\n, • Conduct technical tax research and assist with specialist projects.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues across both offices and wider service lines.\n\n About You \n We are interested in speaking with candidates who have: \n\n • ATT, CTA, ACA or ACCA qualification.\n, • Strong Corporate Tax experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.\n, • Experience preparing and/or reviewing Corporation Tax Returns.\n, • Experience preparing and/or reviewing Self Assessment Tax Returns\n, • Exposure to larger corporate groups and complex tax matters.\n, • Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.\n, • Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.\n, • A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving.\n, • Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff would be advantageous.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Exposure to both compliance and advisory assignments.\n, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with Partners and senior leadership.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement:\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.\n\n

Your new company \n An established and highly respected specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its London finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with insurance sector expertise to take ownership of underwriting results reporting, month-end accounting and financial controls, while leading a small team in a collaborative and high-performing environment. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate underwriting and financial reporting across a complex insurance portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, driving process improvements and partnering with a range of stakeholders across finance, actuarial, reinsurance and regulatory functions. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual underwriting results reporting, including premiums, claims, reserves and acquisition costs.\n, • Manage and enhance the end-to-end month-end accounting process.\n, • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.\n, • Lead, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals.\n, • Partner with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance, regulatory reporting and external audit teams.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).\n, • Strong insurance accounting experience gained within the Lloyd's and/or company market.\n, • Previous team leadership or management experience.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.\n, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with tools such as Alteryx, SQL or finance systems would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Opportunity to join a well-established insurer with an excellent reputation in the London market.\n, • Broad exposure across financial and underwriting reporting.\n, • Leadership responsibility with genuine scope to influence processes and controls.\n, • Flexible hybrid working environment.\n, • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.\n, • Strong focus on professional development and career progression.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Harper May is working with an established entertainment production business that creates and distributes content across film, television, and digital platforms. The company is backed by a specialist media investment group and has grown significantly over the past three years through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. With an increasingly complex financial footprint spanning multiple productions and revenue streams, the business is now strengthening its finance team to improve management reporting and cost control across operations. \n The Role You will report to the Finance Director and take ownership of the monthly management accounts, working closely with production, operations, and commercial teams. The role exists because the business has outgrown its existing finance infrastructure - there is genuine need for someone to build discipline into planning and variance reporting, and to translate production budgets into clear financial narratives for stakeholders. \n\n • Prepare and own monthly and quarterly management accounts, including P&L variance analysis and commentary\n, • Manage the annual budgeting process for production and corporate costs, working with department heads to build realistic forecasts\n, • Maintain production cost tracking and project-level profitability analysis\n, • Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning and investment appraisal\n, • Develop and monitor KPI dashboards to track cash position, receivables, and production performance\n, • Support the Finance Director with ad hoc analysis on commercial decisions, acquisition targets, and strategic initiatives\n\n What we are looking for \n\n • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred); relevant professional progress expected\n, • Two to four years of experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to management accounting or financial planning\n, • Confidence with Excel modelling, pivot tables, and data analysis; familiarity with accounting systems\n, • Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, or variance reports in a multi-cost-centre environment\n, • Clear communicator able to explain financial performance to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting\n

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Interim Finance Director to lead the finance function for a fast-paced, international media business, combining strong financial control with commercial insight. \n Commercially astute, analytical and confident influencing senior stakeholders, with strong knowledge of agency economics, working capital and international operations. The Finance Director will partner with agency and client leaders to improve revenue growth, project profitability, resource utilisation and cash performance. A competitive day rate is on offer, working in fabulous offices in central London on a hybrid working pattern. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial planning across markets and service lines.\n, • Partner with senior leaders on client profitability, pricing, scopes of work, rate cards and commercial negotiations.\n, • Oversee revenue recognition, work-in-progress, project accounting and accurate forecasting of retained and project-based income.\n, • Analyse pipeline, new-business opportunities, client budgets and delivery risks.\n, • Monitor staff utilisation, freelance and production costs, headcount investment and resource requirements.\n, • Strengthen working-capital performance through effective billing, collections, cash forecasting and supplier-payment management.\n, • Ensure timely month-end, year-end, statutory and corporate reporting, supported by robust financial controls.\n, • Provide financial oversight of major clients, campaigns, partnerships, content production and experiential activity.\n, • Lead and develop the finance team while improving systems, processes and management information.\n, • Collaborate with creative, client service, production, commercial and corporate teams across international operations.\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with senior finance leadership experience in media or creative businesses.\n, • Strong commercial finance, business partnering and performance management experience.\n, • Deep understanding of agency, media or creative business models and revenue streams.\n, • Commercial acumen across client negotiations, pricing, investment and new business.\n, • Able to influence senior leaders and turn financial insight into action.\n, • Experience improving finance processes, models and capabilities.Strong people leader who builds collaborative, high-performing teams.\n\n \n By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Your new company \n I am currently partnering with a fast-growing property business, specialising in Residential and Commercial Property, who are looking to hire a Property Accountant. Working closely with the Directors and Property Managers, this is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure across the business and play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making. \n Your new role \n You will play a key role in supporting the Directors and Property Management team. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports\n, • Managing service charge accounts and annual reporting\n, • Overseeing daily processing of rent and service charge receipts\n, • Managing bank reconciliations and resolving reconciling items\n, • Completing and submitting VAT calculations and returns\n, • Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and board reports\n, • Liaising with operational teams and providing financial information and support\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You'll ideally be newly or recently ACA qualified from a Midtier practice, with strong accounts preparation experience. Experience working with clients in the property / real estate industry is a bonus. \n What you'll get in return \n You'll receive a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, alongside the opportunity to work within a supportive and growing business. This role offers regular exposure to senior management and the chance to develop your commercial and property accounting expertise. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

I am currently partnering with one of my longstanding Law Firm clients to assist with the search for a Senior Partnership Accountant/Manager on a fixed term basis. \n \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing partner accounting processes across multiple international offices.\n, • Calculating and processing partner payments and distributions.\n, • Preparing individual partner statements and financial information.\n, • Monitoring and maintaining partner capital accounts, including annual capital calls and capital repayments.\n, • Coordinating partnership loan arrangements and financing requirements.\n, • Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning relating to partner remuneration.\n, • Preparing journals and performing reconciliations of partner accounts.\n, • Supporting partner onboarding and departure processes, including financial briefings.\n, • Working closely with senior finance leadership to ensure consistency of processes and controls.\n, • Assisting with partnership-related audit and accounting queries.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies, controls and existing processes.\n, • Providing support across the wider partnership finance function during peak periods.\n\n \n Key requirements: \n\n • Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant status (desirable but not essential).\n, • Significant experience within partnership accounting, partner finance or a similar specialist accounting role.\n, • Previous experience gained within a law firm, accountancy practice or professional services environment.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.\n, • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and controls.\n, • Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with senior professionals.\n, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n, • A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.\n\n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Private Client Tax and Trusts Director \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client and Trusts Director to join a highly regarded and growing Private Client practice. \n This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to work with an exceptionally high-quality and complex portfolio of UK and international trusts, alongside HNW individuals, families, estates and associated structures. \n The role combines technical advisory work, client leadership, team development and business growth, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced trusts professional looking for greater influence and the opportunity to play a key role in the future direction of a successful private client offering. \n The Role \n Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of complex UK and international trust clients while helping to shape and develop the wider trusts offering. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing and developing relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, HNW individuals, families and professional advisers\n, • Advising on complex trust taxation matters, including trust structuring and restructuring, succession planning and operational tax issues\n, • Leading complex advisory projects and providing technical support on specialist trust matters\n, • Overseeing trust accounting and tax compliance, including reviewing more complex cases\n, • Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and ensuring consistently high levels of client service\n, • Developing relationships with intermediaries and identifying opportunities to grow existing and new client relationships\n, • Maintaining a strong external profile through professional networks, industry events and relationships with relevant external bodies\n, • Working closely with other senior leaders across tax, accounting and advisory services to provide joined-up solutions to clients\n, • Mentoring and developing more junior members of the team and contributing to technical training\n, • Playing an active role in the continued development and strategic direction of the wider Private Client practice\n\n The Opportunity \n This is much more than a portfolio management role. \n You will be joining a well-established private client practice with a significant existing trusts offering, providing the platform to work on technically challenging matters while having genuine input into how the service develops. \n There is a strong emphasis on advisory work and building long-term relationships with sophisticated private clients and their advisers. You will also have the opportunity to contribute commercially, build your external profile and play a visible role within the wider leadership team. \n The firm offers a collaborative and supportive culture, alongside hybrid working and flexibility around where you are based across London and the South East. \n About You \n You will already have significant experience advising on UK and international trusts and will be comfortable operating at Director level with both clients and internal stakeholders. \n Ideally, you will have: \n\n • Significant experience within trust taxation and private client advisory\n, • Strong technical knowledge across complex UK and international trust matters\n, • Experience managing a demanding portfolio and multiple senior stakeholders\n, • The confidence to lead complex client conversations and provide commercially focused advice\n, • Experience developing and mentoring teams\n, • Strong relationship-building and business development skills\n, • A commercial mindset and an interest in helping to grow and develop a practice\n, • ACA and/or ACCA qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification\n\n Additional CTA and/or STEP/TEP qualifications would be advantageous, although depth of relevant trusts experience is most important. \n Why Consider It? \n This would particularly suit someone who enjoys the technical side of trusts but wants a role that goes beyond technical delivery. You will have the opportunity to lead client relationships, influence strategy, develop people, build your market profile and contribute directly to the growth of the practice. \n For an experienced Trusts professional looking for a senior role with complex work, autonomy, visibility and genuine influence, this is an opportunity well worth exploring. \n For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch. \n \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Your new company \n Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a growing and highly innovative organisation to appoint a qualified Financial Controller with strong manufacturing and stock accounting experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to play a key role in supporting production operations, driving financial controls, and ensuring accurate inventory and cost accounting across a complex manufacturing environment. \n Working closely with the Finance Director and operational teams both in the UK and internationally, you will take ownership of production-related financial processes, providing valuable insight into inventory management, costing, profitability, and operational performance. \n Your new role \n\n • Own and manage the production planning process, ensuring accurate financial accounting treatment across manufacturing activities.\n, • Take responsibility for standard costing models and maintain cost sheets across product lines.\n, • Lead month-end stock reconciliations between ERP and warehouse management systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) valuations and analyse raw material consumption against expected usage.\n, • Ensure accurate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and provide detailed margin and variance analysis.\n, • Prepare and manage complex profit-share and royalty-style calculations.\n, • Review and approve stock-related supplier invoices and manufacturing cost allocations.\n, • Validate third-party warehousing and subcontractor costs, ensuring accurate project and cost centre allocation.\n, • Partner closely with operational and finance teams to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, inventory, or stock-intensive environment.\n, • Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, WIP and COGS.\n, • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build complex financial models and analyses.\n, • Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Able to work independently while building strong relationships across finance and operational teams.\n, • Confident communicator with a proactive and hands-on approach.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\n, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the growth of a dynamic business.\n, • A varied and commercially focused role offering significant exposure to manufacturing operations and financial decision-making.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Your new company A leading international organisation operating within a fast-paced, multi-site environment is seeking an ambitious FP&A Manager to join its finance leadership team based near Heathrow.This is a newly created, highly visible role offering genuine influence across the business. You will work closely with senior leadership, operational stakeholders and support functions to drive performance, challenge decision-making and shape strategic direction.If you're looking for a role that combines commercial finance, business partnering, strategic planning and leadership exposure, this is an outstanding opportunity. \n Your new role As FP&A Manager, you'll be at the centre of the business's planning and performance agenda, taking ownership of budgeting, forecasting, business case evaluation and performance analysis across multiple business units. You will manage a team of two Financial Analysts and will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role in influencing operational and financial decisions through insightful analysis and commercial challenge. \n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification\n, • Proven FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering experience\n, • Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel capabilities\n, • Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills\n, • Experience supporting budget and forecasting processes\n, • The confidence to challenge, influence and hold stakeholders accountable\n, • A proactive approach to process improvement and automation\n, • The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences\n\n What you'll get in return \n A genuine progressive opportunity within a growing business with direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making. You will have a broad commercial finance remit with limited month-end accounting responsibilities and an opportunity to shape processes, reporting and performance frameworks. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Financial Controller - Global Real Estate - Our Client are an established investment business with a substantial real estate portfolio and a strong track record within its specialist market. As part of the continued development of its finance function, the business is looking to appoint a Financial Controller to join its London team. \n \n The Financial Controller will provide broad financial oversight across the business, with responsibility for maintaining robust controls, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and working closely with senior stakeholders and external professional advisers. \n \n The successful Financial Controller will join a collaborative and commercially focused environment and team, with the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the finance function and support the business through its next stage of growth. \n \n THE ROLE: \n As one of a number of Financial Controllers will have responsibility for the financial management and control of an allocated real estate portfolio, including: \n\n • Ownership of accounting and financial reporting across the relevant SPVs.\n, • Oversight of VAT, corporation tax, withholding tax and other local compliance requirements.\n, • Reviewing third-party accounting and tax outputs and ensuring the underlying requirements are properly implemented.\n, • Working capital forecasting, cash requirements, distributions and fund flow preparation.\n, • Loan management, lender reporting and intercompany reconciliations.\n, • Supporting acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and wider transaction activity.\n, • Supporting financial and tax due diligence.\n, • Oversight of audits, statutory reporting and financial control processes.\n, • Working closely with Property Management, Asset Management, Development, Tax and external advisers.\n, • Monitoring controls, KPIs, SLAs and escalation processes across an outsourced operating model.\n\n \n The Financial Controller will effectively "hold the pen" on the financial position of the allocated portfolio, ensuring information is accurate, controlled and commercially useful. \n \n THE PERSON: \n To apply you will most likely be a qualified accountant with strong property, fund or SPV accounting experience (gain in real estate) and ideally 7+ years' experience, including meaningful financial control or equivalent oversight responsibility. \n \n You are likely to have: \n\n • Strong technical accounting and financial control experience.\n, • Experience with property / real estate structures and SPVs.\n, • Good understanding of tax compliance and period-end processes.\n, • Experience working with outsourced administrators, accountants or property managers.\n, • The confidence to challenge and manage external providers rather than simply receive their output.\n, • Strong cash flow, working capital and loan management experience.\n, • Excellent attention to detail combined with commercial judgement.\n, • The communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels.\n, • An organised, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.\n\n \n Real estate experience is a pre-requisite, but the key is the ability to combine technical control with ownership and commercial awareness. \n \n Benefits \n\n • Target bonus of 20%.\n, • Solid benefits package.\n, • London-based hybrid working, with around three days per week in the office.\n, • Broad exposure across a pan-European real estate portfolio.\n, • Genuine ownership rather than a processing-focused finance position.\n, • Close exposure to investment, asset management, tax and transaction teams.\n, • Opportunity to work within an increasingly technology-enabled finance environment, including AI and data-led reporting.\n, • International, collaborative working environment with scope to develop commercially.\n\n \n Discover Your Next Opportunity with Trident \n \n Connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest real estate finance opportunities or browse current vacancies via our website. \n \n Every application is reviewed carefully and retained on our database for future opportunities. Whilst we are unable to respond to every applicant individually, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. \n \n Stay Ahead in the Market: \n\n • Sign Up for Job Alerts - Be the first to hear about new openings.\n, • Register Your CV with our specialist team.\n, • Looking to Recruit? - Partner with us to secure top real estate finance talent.\n\n \n \n

Your new company \n I'm partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed international organisation undergoing significant transformation. They are seeking a technically strong, commercially minded finance contractor to join their Group Finance team, playing a key role in financial reporting, process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with data analysis and problem-solving in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Your new role \n Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will support a range of group finance and transformation activities, helping to enhance reporting processes, strengthen controls and deliver meaningful financial insight across the business. Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Analysing and interpreting large, complex financial datasets using advanced Excel and finance systems.\n, • Supporting finance transformation projects, including process redesign, control enhancements and accounting policy improvements.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, governance and internal controls.\n, • Delivering robust reconciliations across multiple entities, systems and reporting cycles.\n, • Providing insightful financial analysis to support decision-making for senior finance stakeholders.\n, • Partnering with teams across the business to embed best-practice finance processes.\n, • Performing detailed balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations and investigative analysis.\n, • Supporting compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and audit requirements.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA-qualified, ideally practice trained.\n, • Previous experience operating within an industry-based finance function.\n, • Strong technical accounting and reconciliation expertise.\n, • Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.\n, • Proven ability to work independently whilst engaging effectively with stakeholders across the business.\n, • A proactive, hands-on approach with the drive to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.\n, • Experience supporting finance transformation, process improvement or change initiatives would be highly advantageous.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Opportunity to join a growing, PE-backed organisation during a period of significant change.\n, • High-profile role with exposure to senior leadership and key transformation projects.\n, • Hybrid working environment.\n, • Competitive day rate and immediate impact opportunity.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right, but you're considering your next interim opportunity, please get in touch to discuss the wider market. \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.co.uk

Your new company \n A circa £30 million turnover, broad construction business with interests from groundwork to fit out. Founded in the 90s, this company is led by an experienced team of developers and they have excellent staff retention. \n Your new role \n This role is a newly created role in its current form as Divisional FD. This position will be highly commercial, away from stats and take responsibility for the monthly reporting and leadership of the transactional team. \n Duties include but are not limited to the following: \n\n • Monthly management accounting and presentation of a board pack with analysis\n, • Budgets and forecasts\n, • Leading transactional team\n, • CIS returns\n, • Support operational business partnering\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will need to be a qualified accountant, ideally, with experience in a project, construction or engineering type industry, with exposure to working with non finance. Experience leading a team would be advantageous. They have a family-type culture, so having a long-term mindset and desire to be with a company for 5 years plus would be a good fit. \n What you'll get in return \n You will get to work for a super supportive business, very friendly, looking for someone to be passionate about their work. They reward and incentivise well and offer a flexible work environment. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Your new company \n I am currently working with a global engineering company, and they are looking to hire a Senior FP&A Analyst. This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join a growing and commercially focused finance team, with strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, data and automation. \n Your new role \n Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will be: \n\n • Leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes\n, • Producing monthly management reporting and variance analysis\n, • Analysing overhead costs, headcount and key business performance drivers\n, • Developing KPI reporting, dashboards and management information\n, • Partnering with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders\n, • Building models for scenario analysis, pricing and investment decisions\n, • Improving and automating reporting using Power Query, Power Pivot and Power BI\n, • Building and maintaining financial models\n, • Supporting month-end, WIP reviews and Group reporting\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n You will be a newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant with experience across FP&A, management accounting or financial analysis. You will have advanced Excel and strong data skills, with experience working with large datasets and financial systems. Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, automation or AI tools would be highly advantageous. \n What you'll get in return \n A competitive salary of £60,000 + benefits. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, financial modelling, systems, automation and data, making it a strong opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to develop their career within FP&A. \n What you need to do now \n 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. \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.co.uk

Your new company \n A large, multi-office and independent firm, our client provides commercial, strategic and partner-led advice, being instructed by companies, investors, lenders and other stakeholders. 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 some lateral Partner hires have been made across the UK, and as a result the practice is seeing some significant business wins in fraud/financial investigations (reactive and proactive), whistle-blowing and integrity/compliance. Your new role \n Acting closely with and as the #2 to the lead Partner, who has an impressive large and mid-firm background and following, this is a superb chance to both help shape and build the practice further, while running/delivering on projects such as: \n\n • White collar crime\n, • Fraud\n, • Money laundering\n, • ICT\n, • Breach\n, • Contract non-performance\n, • Theft and bribery\n, • Whistle-blowing\n, • Confidentiality breaches and conflicts of interest\n, • Risk, compliance and governance including framework agreements\n\n Clients are across a range of corporate, sector and institutions and include high profile entities - there may even be a chance of partly working in-house on the occasional client. This is a national practice, and the business development activities you conduct can be anywhere in the UK, but are likely to be concentrated most in your own area. \n What you'll need to succeed \n While the firm anticipates this is likeliest to be London, if you're based elsewhere in the UK then it's possible another office could be used as your base/hub. Do please enquire with me if that is the case (Midlands and the North/North West are also potentially in scope.) \n In the meantime, in terms of your expertise and background: \n\n • ACA/ACCA or equivalent\n, • Current/ most recent experience to be operating as a strong Senior Manager/AD level in a UK firm . PLEASE NOTE you must currently be in a Consulting/Practice firm. Applications from any other background (banking etc) cannot be considered.\n, • Experience gained wholly/mainly in fraud, financial crime and investigations/litigation\n, • Running projects and/or workstreams in larger projects\n, • Already seeing some first fruits from your BD activties and keen to be "let off the leash" to do more\n, • Thriving on a fast pace!\n, • Sound and up-to-date knowledge of the compliance/regulatory landscape\n\n Please note this client has no ability to sponsor so visa-dependent candidates cannot be considered at this time \n What you'll get in return \n\n • In the current fraud market, the rare chance to get on the escalator of a genuinely fast-growth and well-invested function, headed by proven business leaders\n, • A wider firm whose core business is highly complementary to fraud & litigation work, and where cross-collaboration will become increasingly lucrative\n, • Meritocratic promotion - getting in on the early growth phase of this function means no "lockstep"\n, • A brand which is well-recognised across the UK, yet not so overshadowingly large that you can't build your own brand & profile within it\n, • An independent firm where conflicts are far rarer than in a full-service firm\n, • A young team and agile delivery model\n, • National forensic P&L so no "territorialism"\n, • Bonus, the allocation of which is strongly pegged to individual contribution (behavioural as much as quantitative)\n\n What you need to do now \n Even if you think you're reasonably happy where you are, do please have a (100% confidential) conversation with me around how this business might not only differ from where you are, but be genuinely additive to your career. \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n 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. \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.co.uk

Your new company \n An ambitious and growing professional services firm is looking to appoint a Director Designate to join its leadership team.Working closely with entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies and private clients, the firm has built its reputation on long-term relationships, practical advice and a genuine commitment to helping clients succeed. With strong leadership already in place, this is a rare opportunity to join a business actively planning for its next generation of leaders. Your new role \n This is not a role focused solely on accounts production and compliance.You'll become a trusted adviser to a diverse portfolio of established business owners, supporting them through key commercial, financial and strategic decisions. Alongside overseeing client delivery, you'll play an important role in developing relationships, identifying opportunities and helping shape the future direction of the firm.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Acting as the lead adviser to owner-managed businesses and private clients.\n, • Providing commercially focused accounting and business advice.\n, • Building long-term relationships with key stakeholders.\n, • Supporting and mentoring a talented team.\n, • Identifying opportunities to enhance client service and add value.\n, • Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice.\n, • Working closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.\n\n This is an opportunity to step beyond pure technical delivery and become part of the wider conversation around how successful businesses grow and evolve. What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.\n, • Significant post-qualified experience within practice.\n, • Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.\n, • Good understanding of personal taxation.\n, • Experience working with entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.\n, • Ambition to progress into a senior leadership position.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • A genuine succession opportunity with a clear pathway to leadership.\n, • Significant autonomy and influence from day one.\n, • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.\n, • The opportunity to work alongside experienced and highly respected professionals.\n, • Ongoing development and mentoring.\n, • Long-term career prospects with realistic partnership potential.\n, • A collaborative and supportive culture that values relationships as highly as technical expertise.\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're looking for a role where you can build trusted client relationships, influence business decisions and play a meaningful part in the future of a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.This is the sort of opportunity that appeals to individuals who want to help shape a practice, develop people and become a genuine adviser to their clients, rather than simply focusing on chargeable time. \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.co.uk

Job Title: Manager Location: Ruislip Package: £55,000-£70,000, 28 days holiday, auto enrolment pension, and more Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm \n A highly experienced Accountancy Practice in Ruislip, are hiring for an Accounts and Tax Manager, to join their growing team. A small-medium sized practice, made up of 15 members of staff, they are maintain their reputation by servicing an ever-growing portfolio of clients \n This role is crucial to this practice. The successful candidate will be working closely with the 2 directors in the practice, and will be overseeing the accounts and tax teams, 70/30 split between accounts and tax. This will include delegating tasks, reviewing work, providing mentoring, as well as hands on client management and support. If you are an experienced and tax professional looking for a management role within a well established firm then look no further \n Accounts & Tax Manager Job Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reporting assignments.\n, • Oversee personal, corporate and partnership tax compliance, ensuring returns are prepared accurately and submitted within deadlines.\n, • Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to individuals, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients.\n, • Lead, manage and develop the accounts and tax teams, including workflow management, delegation of work, performance reviews, training and mentoring.\n, • Review work completed by team members, providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.\n, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact for accounting and tax matters.\n, • Identify opportunities for additional services, process improvements and business development, contributing to the growth of the practice.\n, • Support partners and directors with complex technical matters, practice management initiatives, HMRC enquiries and strategic advisory projects.\n\n Accounts & Tax Manager Job Requirements \n\n • ACA, ACCA, are preferred. Qualified by experience can be considered\n, • Minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience\n, • Must be comfortably able to commute to Ruislip\n, • Should be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive individual\n, • Should have portfolio management experience, and experience reviewing accounts and tax work completed by juniors\n, • Experience in Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS, and Xero is advantageous\n\n Accounts & Tax Manager Salary and Benefits \n\n • Salary is dependent on experience, and will range anywhere from £55,000-£70,000 (depending on experience)\n, • 28 days holiday including bank holidays\n, • Flexibility in working hours\n, • Auto-enrolment to company pension\n, • Standard sick pay contribution\n, • Private Medical Scheme\n, • On-site parking\n\n Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. \n We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

A growing technology specialist business is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to take ownership of its finance function and play a key role in supporting its continued growth. \n The company operates across the UK and internationally, within the wider technology and business solutions sector, supplying specialist products and services to a diverse customer base, ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations and public-sector institutions. \n This is a hands-on Head of Finance position. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and detailed level, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while providing commercial insight and support to the owners and senior management team. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function\n, • Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reporting\n, • Managing cash flow, forecasting and working capital\n, • Leading the budgeting and forecasting process\n, • Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to the owners and senior management team\n, • Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger activities\n, • Overseeing bank reconciliations and financial controls\n, • Managing VAT and other statutory financial requirements\n, • Supporting year-end accounts and external audit processes\n, • Liaising with the company's external accountants and other professional advisers\n, • ERP System Implementation: executing a new ERP system rollout, optimizing system workflows, and cleaning up legacy financial data\n, • Monitoring profitability, margins, stock and overall business performance\n, • Working closely with operational teams to understand performance and improve financial results\n, • Developing and improving financial processes, controls and systems\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen the finance function\n, • Managing and develop a small finance team\n\n The successful candidate will not simply oversee the finance function, they will be expected to understand the underlying numbers, investigate issues, improve processes and ensure the finance function delivers accurate and timely information. \n The successful candidate will have strong commercial and technical accounting experience, gained within a stock-based business. \n Background & Experience \n\n • Experience at Financial Controller, Head of Finance or similar level\n, • A background working within a stock-based, trading or distribution business\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Good understanding of stock, margins, working capital and cash-flow management\n, • Experience working closely with owner-managed businesses and business owners\n, • Excellent budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management skills\n, • A hands-on approach and willingness to work at a detailed level\n, • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to challenge and advise where appropriate\n, • Experience liaising with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers\n, • Excellent ERP, Excel and financial systems skills\n, • Experience working within a growing or entrepreneurial environment\n, • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines\n, • Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders\n, • A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with a stock-based business background to take ownership of a growing finance function and work closely with the owners in shaping the future development of the business. \n

Our client, a UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, advisory and consulting services, is looking for a Pensions Audit Manager to join their London team. \n Why This Firm \n This is a firm that's consistently ranked among the UK's largest audit practices, and sits within one of the world's leading accounting networks, which has posted double-digit revenue growth internationally in recent years. It's also been actively expanding into new service lines, so there's a genuine sense of momentum behind the business rather than standing still. For a manager-level specialist, that combination of scale and continued investment tends to translate into a wider portfolio and more responsibility, sooner. \n What The Job Involves \n\n • Managing a portfolio of pension fund clients, reporting directly to the engagement Partner\n, • Leading statutory audits from planning through to completion\n, • Acting as the principal point of contact for your clients\n, • Managing and reviewing the work of your audit team, supporting their development\n, • Drafting audit planning documents and findings reports\n, • Identifying value-add recommendations that strengthen client governance\n, • Delivering high-quality, profitable work to deadline and to the firm's professional standards\n\n What You'll Need \n\n • Professional qualification (ACA, CA or ACCA)\n, • Solid audit grounding, including pension scheme audit experience and a good understanding of the Pensions SORP\n, • Good working knowledge of the pensions sector and its regulatory landscape\n, • Ability to support and mentor team members\n, • Confidence juggling multiple clients with competing demands\n\n What's On Offer \n This role offers flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, alongside a clear and structured career pathway with genuine investment in your development, including mentoring and paid study support where relevant. You'll also get a flexible benefits package built around your own life and priorities, life assurance, enhanced family leave, a pension with employer contribution, and access to an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. The firm puts real weight behind wellbeing, with dedicated support for physical and mental health alongside a genuinely healthy approach to work-life balance, plus opportunities to get involved in volunteering and community work. \n If you're ready to take ownership of a specialist portfolio at a firm that's genuinely investing in its people, we'd love to hear from you.