Assistant finance manager jobs in United Kingdom

Assistant Director (Senior Manager), Deal Management, Strategy & Execution, EY-Parthenon At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. Your key responsibilities As an Assistant Director within our Deal Management team, you will lead project delivery to support clients through transformation transactions which may include separations, integrations and joint ventures. You will frequently work with a diverse team which draws expertise from various disciplines and geographies in the EY network giving you chance to learn and develop with each project, as well as coaching and guiding junior team members. You will also assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations to potential clients to help sell work. Our Deal management team have the privilege of working with senior client decision makers to develop and execute strategies for value creation. You will have the opportunity to advise clients across many sectors and build expertise in your areas of interest. You will also be expected to contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. Skills and attributes for success • Consulting experience: be familiar working in a consulting environment or industry role where you can demonstrate the ability to perform and summarise analysis into management insights and recommended actions at pace, • Understanding of a transaction lifecycle and the key services and processes required, • Building Relationships - Strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers, • Flexibility to work with uncertainty and sometimes in less familiar sectors, • Role model: act as a role model and support development of junior team members, coupled with the recruitment and training responsibilities, • Industry and functional experience: experience on either advising or working with a corporate in industries of expertise. To qualify for the role you must have: • Professional services / consulting with significant client facing experience, • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements, and understand the implications of findings to client strategy, • Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience; or, • Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions Ideally, you’ll also have • Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influencing, advising and supporting key decision makers, • Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a consulting environment, • A track record of successful project delivery in corporate businesses where you are responsible for managing project team members and vendors, • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of producing and reviewing high-quality reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn _ about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Assistant Director (Senior Manager) – Procurement - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results-oriented solutions that drive efficiency and performance improvement, helping solve their most significant financial and operational challenges. We develop strategies and deliver value for clients, that optimise operations and enhance overall business value, leveraging deep sector and functional expertise, including: • Cost transformation, procurement strategies & optimisation, • Transaction value creation, e.g. carve-outs and integrations, • Private Equity procurement value creation pre and post deal, • Contract separation Our teams work closely with executive leadership across industries to identify opportunities for improvement (including quick wins), implement best practices, and ensure sustainable growth. Your Key Responsibilities As an Assistant Director you'll advise clients across a variety of sectors, supporting key decision makers (e.g. Board, C-suite, lenders, investors) in developing and implementing strategic transformations. This role involves hands-on delivery in fast-moving, high-pressure situations, often working with incomplete information and tight stakeholder timelines. You will be expected to lead project delivery teams, working with senior client stakeholders within tight timeframes for some of EY’s most demanding clients. As a consultant you’ll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for value creation and cost reduction. Given the client-facing nature of the role, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively engage with clients and pragmatically address their needs, including the production of clear, concise, executive-ready reports and recommendations. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence, owning workstreams end-to-end and translating operational insights into clear financial outcomes (EBITDA, cash, CAPEX, risk). We expect Assistant Directors to play a leading role in new business development efforts by supporting on pitches/pursuits and preparing compelling go-to-market collateral. You will also help shape our value proposition within the wider Operational Strategy team, contributing to thought leadership and practice growth. We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. As an important member of a growing team, you would be expected to take a leading role in practical efforts to grow the practice and in coaching and counselling junior team members to help them develop. Skills and attributes for success • Project Delivery – Ability to lead project delivery teams (both in standalone / corporate or deal environments), driving transformational change at pace, managing project teams, and overseeing engagement management (e.g. project commercials and risk management) with direct ownership of cost transformation and/or operational restructuring related workstreams or projects (size / complexity dependant)., • Financial Analysis – Excellent financial analysis skills, including ability to oversee/review analysis of other team members, quickly identify key insights, and link operational drivers to P&L, cash and balance sheet impacts., • Business and Commercially Driven – Track record for working in a fast-paced environment, while leveraging strong business acumen to add value to clients., • Value Creation – Ability to identify the key strategic priorities / challenges facing our clients and pragmatically develop solutions or actions to address them., • Report Writing – Ability to produce clear, concise and client-ready reports that effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders., • Business Development – Credibility to support business origination, including pitches and presentations. Initiative to contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work., • Learning – Strong desire to develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and client experiences., • Stakeholder management and communication – Ability to effectively engage and manage stakeholders by tailoring communication to influence, align, and drive outcomes. Ability to build trust through clear, concise, and proactive updates., • Role Model – Enthusiasm and ability to act as a role model supporting the development and coaching of junior team members. To qualify for the role you must have: Specialism / experience in: • Professional services / strategy consulting experience, either gained wholly within consulting or through a combination of consulting and industry roles., • Proven track record in delivering (cross-sector) for third party spend:, • Opportunity assessments, • Cost reduction delivery programmes, • Procurement operating model transformation, • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements and understand the implications of findings to client strategy. Ideally, you’ll also have • Experience across multiple sectors, ideally within one or more of our priority sectors which include Consumer & Retail, Industrials and Energy (including Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Utilities and Oil & Gas), Life Sciences (including healthcare) and Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT)., • Expertise within multiple categories of spend, across Indirects and Directs, with an understanding of the key cost drivers and levers to deliver value., • Experience in supporting contract separation exercises, with an understanding of the key challenges, pitfalls and accelerators., • Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers., • Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment., • Value creation in transactions, including carve outs/separations or integrations., • A proven track record of delivering cost transformation with clear, quantified impact, including responsibility for managing project teams and vendors., • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of producing and reviewing high calibre reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership. What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 15,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn _ about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Assistant Director (Senior Manager), Operational Due Diligence, Strategy & Execution, EY-Parthenon At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. Your key responsibilities As an Assistant Director within our ODD team, you’d assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations to potential clients to help sell work, and leading project delivery working with senior client stakeholders within tight timeframes for some of EY’s most demanding clients. As a consultant you’ll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for value creation. You would also be expected to contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. Skills and attributes for success • Industry and functional experience: engineering, supply chain or graduate scheme experience at a large corporate, • Consulting experience: be familiar working in a large-scale consulting environment or industry role where you can demonstrate the ability to perform and summarise analysis into management insights and recommended actions at pace, • Flexibility: be flexible to support on broader Operational and IT work, • Role model: act as a role model and support development of junior team members, coupled with the recruitment and training responsibilities To qualify for the role you must have • Professional services / consulting;, • Transactions: ideally due diligence, carve-out or integrations experience; or, • Deep understanding of one or more core operational functions, • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to link operational analysis to financial statements, and understand the implications of findings to client strategy Ideally, you’ll also have • Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers, • Experience in supporting sales and business development processes for professional services projects in a large-scale consulting environment, • A track record of successful project delivery in corporate businesses where you are responsible for managing project team members and vendors, • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience of producing and reviewing high-quality reports, papers, presentations and thought leadership What we offer you We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn _ about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY-Parthenon Assistant Director – Financial Diligence The Financial Diligence team at EY-Parthenon has exciting opportunities. You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of high-profile IPOs and transactions. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement. The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties. You will be working alongside experienced due diligence professionals, where you will continue to develop your skills to perform due diligence in a range of situations and sectors. There is the opportunity for travel, both within the UK and potentially internationally. When working on projects you will almost always be working as part of a wider cross service line team. Your key responsibilities In your role as an Assistant Director, you will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice. You will project manage teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within Financial Diligence and other departments in EY both in the UK and internationally to form multi-disciplinary teams. You will gather, verify and assess information to formulate views as well as plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client. In addition, you will: • Plan and monitor the progress of the team, • Share your technical and other knowledge with your team and the department, • Build on and develop internal and external networks through personal contacts, • Understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients, • Play a role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, client service framework), • Being a true business advisor to the client and establish yourself as a key client contact, • Take responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching / support to others, and participate in upward feedback Skills and attributes for success • Be able to gather, verify and analyse information to formulate views / conclusions, • Demonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client, • Offer a support culture to junior members of the team, assisting their development To qualify for the role you must have • Business Development experience, • Have an ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, • Strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience (including financial due diligence experience), • A passion to provide high quality service to your clients Ideally, you’ll also have • Have strong commercial experience and/or relevant industry or transaction experience (including financial due diligence experience), • Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written, • Have project management skills, • Be an effective time manager, able to keep calm when under pressure to meet deadlines, • Be a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels, • Have counselling skills, though not essential What we look for What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you. What we offer We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions. With more than 25,000 people in 150 countries, you will join an inclusive and empowering culture that values your uniqueness, prioritizes your wellbeing, and immerses you in the diverse thinking and cross-cultural experiences necessary to help deliver impact to clients across the globe and to help build a better working world. Learn _ about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Ref538Vacancy typeCorporate FinanceLocationLondonEmployment typeFull-timeClosing date30/10/2026DescriptionThe roleOur Valuations Team in London is looking for a valuations professional to join a growing team to work on a variety of valuations engagements for financial reporting, tax and commercial purposes. You will be an integral part of our specialist, recently created specialist valuations offering, performing engagements for large corporates, SME business and high-net worth individuals.The teamYou will be part of a friendly and ambitious team which supports the partnership across the firm’s UK offices whilst adding real value to its clients. As an Assistant Manager/Manager within the Valuations Team, you will take ownership of the delivery of a broad range of valuation engagements, supporting clients and internal teams across tax, financial reporting, transactions and commercial advisory assignments. You will play a key role in maintaining the team's technical excellence, developing junior team members and helping to build a high-quality national valuation practice.You will often be liaising with clients at a senior level and will have a close working relationship with the Partners of the firm.Key responsibilitiesManaging valuation engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to a consistently high technical standard.Leading the preparation and review of valuation models, reports and supporting analyses across a range of valuation purposes, including tax, financial reporting, strategic and transactional engagements.Undertaking robust technical analysis, applying professional judgement and developing practical solutions to complex valuation matters.Acting as a primary point of contact for clients during engagements, building strong relationships and delivering a high standard of client service.Liaising closely with partners, directors and colleagues across tax, audit, corporate finance and other service lines.Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing coaching, training and technical guidance to support their ongoing development.Assisting with engagement planning, resource allocation and project management to ensure efficient delivery across multiple assignments.Contributing to the development and enhancement of valuation methodologies, templates, processes and quality control procedures.Supporting business development initiatives, including preparing proposals, attending client meetings and identifying opportunities for additional valuation work.Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of valuation theory, market developments, tax legislation and financial reporting requirements relevant to valuation engagements.YouThe successful candidate will be an experienced valuation professional with a strong technical grounding and the ability to operate independently across a wide variety of complex engagements. You will ideally have:At least 4 years' experience within a specialist valuation team, gained in practice, a valuation advisory firm or a comparable professional services environment.Demonstrable experience leading valuation engagements with limited day-to-day supervision.Strong experience across multiple valuation purposes, including tax valuations, financial reporting valuations, transaction-related valuations and general commercial valuations.Experience of valuing management incentive plans (MIPs), growth shares and other employee share arrangements for UK tax purposes.Exposure to intellectual property valuations, purchase price allocations (PPAs) and broader intangible asset valuations.Experience applying option-pricing methodologies and Probability-Weighted Expected Returns Models (PWERMs) when valuing securities in complex capital structures. Experience valuing shares and investment portfolios held within family investment companies (FICs).Strong financial modelling skills, including discounted cash flow modelling and market-based valuation techniques.Excellent written communication skills, with experience drafting valuation reports suitable for client, tax authority, audit and other stakeholder review.Experience coaching, supervising and developing junior team members.Confidence interacting directly with clients, lawyers, accountants and other external stakeholders.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.Reward and benefits A 35-hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,Eligibility for the firm’s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.About usSaffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK’s 15th largest accountancy firm.When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We’re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We’re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people.As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we’ve got access to local insight on a global scale.Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top. We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.

VAT Assistant Manager / VAT Manager | London \n A leading international energy business is looking to appoint a Tax Assistant Manager / Tax Manager to join its established Finance & Tax function in London. \n This is a broad indirect tax role, offering exposure to UK and European tax compliance, accounting and advisory matters within a complex, multinational organisation. \n The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Tax, external advisors and the wider business, providing support across a range of indirect tax matters. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Preparation and submission of UK and European VAT returns\n, • Responsibility for indirect tax compliance and reporting\n, • Review and validation of VAT data prior to submission\n, • Reconciliation of VAT and indirect tax balance sheet accounts\n, • Advising the business on day-to-day VAT and indirect tax queries\n, • Supporting internal and external audits\n, • Liaising with tax authorities and external tax advisors\n, • Working closely with the wider Finance and Tax teams\n, • Identifying and resolving indirect tax issues\n, • Supporting wider tax projects and process improvements\n\n About you: \n\n • Qualified accountant or tax professional (ACA, ACCA, CTA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Strong UK VAT / indirect tax experience\n, • Good understanding of European VAT and indirect tax regulations\n, • Experience preparing, reviewing or validating VAT returns\n, • Experience within energy, commodities, trading or another complex multinational environment would be advantageous\n\n This is an office-based London opportunity offering significant exposure to a broad range of UK and European indirect tax matters within a highly international organisation. \n For more information, or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.

Share Schemes Assistant Manager - London, Hybrid \n \n TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly reputable, Top 20 accountancy practice based in London in their search for a Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager to join their growing team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated tax professional to specialise in share schemes and employment related securities, working with a diverse client base ranging from owner managed businesses through to large international groups. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising on the tax, commercial and practical aspects of share schemes\n, • Supporting the implementation of tax advantaged and non tax advantaged schemes such as EMI, CSOP, Growth Shares and LTIPs\n, • Assisting with share valuations and liaising with corporate finance specialists\n, • Providing support on transactions and due diligence projects\n, • Managing compliance requirements, including HMRC registrations and annual returns\n, • Preparing and submitting share scheme returns and handling HMRC correspondence\n, • Leading and attending client meetings, building strong relationships\n, • Identifying opportunities for additional advisory work and supporting business development\n, • Supporting billing processes and managing fee proposals\n, • Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members\n\n Requirements\n Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager \n\n • You will be a qualified tax professional with a strong interest or background in share schemes and employment taxes\n, • CTA, ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience\n, • Experience working with share schemes, including tax advantaged and non tax advantaged plans\n, • Good understanding of Employment Related Securities legislation\n, • Experience preparing and submitting share scheme returns\n, • Strong client facing skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships\n, • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior staff development\n\n Benefits\n Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager \n Our client offers a highly supportive and progressive environment, with a strong focus on career development and work life balance. \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package\n, • Hybrid working with flexibility around core hours\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave\n, • Discretionary bonus and employee recognition schemes\n, • Clear progression pathways and structured development support\n, • Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hour support for you and your family\n, • A collaborative and forward thinking team environment\n\n \n Please contact Andy Irvine on , or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. \n \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 \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 apply).

Payroll Assistant Manager | Music Industry \n \n Permanent, Full-Time \n Central London | Hybrid Working \n £40,000-£50,000 DOE + Benefits \n \n We're pleased to be partnering with a well-established music accountancy firm in Central London to find an experienced Payroll Assistant Manager to join their growing team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to take ownership of a varied client payroll portfolio within a collaborative and supportive environment. While the role is heavily payroll-focused, there will also be the opportunity to gain exposure to the wider finance function over time. \n \n About the Role \n You'll be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and exceptional service throughout the payroll cycle. \n The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and confident working independently, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, use their initiative and build strong working relationships across the business. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of client payrolls\n, • Processing payroll calculations including statutory payments, pensions, tax codes and deductions\n, • Managing starters, leavers, salary changes and payroll amendments\n, • Completing RTI submissions and ensuring HMRC compliance\n, • Supporting year-end payroll activities including P60s and related reporting\n, • Administering auto-enrolment pension schemes\n, • Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice\n, • Resolving payroll queries accurately and efficiently\n, • Maintaining accurate payroll records and strong internal controls\n, • Supporting continuous improvements to payroll processes\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n\n • Proven experience managing end-to-end UK client payrolls, ideally within a bureau or accountancy practice\n, • Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, RTI, pensions and statutory payments\n, • Experience setting up new PAYE schemes and pension schemes\n, • Experience managing multiple client payrolls/portfolios and working to deadlines\n, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Able to prioritise workloads, work independently and use initiative\n, • Strong communication and organisational skills\n, • Strong Excel skills\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau or professional services environment\n, • Experience using QuickBooks and/or Xero\n, • Experience supporting process improvements and driving efficiencies\n, • CIPP qualification or active CIPP study\n\n

Are you a Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk, with around 1 - 2 years experience (or more) looking for your next challenge? Are you keen to work in the finance team of a medium size accountancy firm that specialises in working with high profile Media, Creative, Film & TV clients? Are you either currently working in an accountancy firm in a client facing role and looking to move to an in house internal finance role? Or are you currently already working in industry in a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk position and looking for more responsibility and a friendly office environment? Are you keen to continue your career in a relaxed, forward thinking, modern and entrepreneurial professional practice firm based in a prime location in Central London? Based in a growing firm and reporting to the Finance Partner, you will be responsible for the day to day processing of the firms financial transactions and client account services. Specific responsibilities will include uploading bank entries onto the system, bank reconciliations, monthly reconciliations of petty cash card accounts and company credit cards, processing invoices, taking client card payments, uploading client payments to the bank, process and arrange payment of employee expense claims, maintain the purchase ledger, including the processing and posting of supplier invoices, preparation of supplier payment runs, and reconciliation within the accounting system, reconciliation of client accounts, prepare payment files for upload to the bank, ensuring all payments are appropriately authorised and supported by accurate documentation, perform monthly client account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies, taking credit card payments, assisting the finance manager with management accounts and VAT returns, and other ad hoc duties as required. The firm uses CCH software so experience of this would be beneficial. The firm offers flexible working and allows all staff to work one day a week from home and also offers flexible start and finish times. The firm will also offer study support for the AAT and / or ACCA professional qualifications if required. \n To be considered for this interesting and newly created position due to rapid growth (August 2026) you must be a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk with 3 years experience minimum. You must either currently be working in industry and looking for your next challenge, or you will be working in practice in a client facing role and looking to move into your first internal finance position. You must possess fast and accurate data processing skills, work to high standards, be able to meet tight deadlines, have a sense of humour and be a team player. Experience of a range of software packages would be an advantage. \n This rapidly growing entrepreneurial Accountancy practice firm with over 85 staff is very relaxed and specialises in interesting Media, Creative, Film & TV clients. They will offer you a challenging role with the potential to learn new skills and really make your mark on a rapidly growing accountancy practice firm. The firm is known for being a friendly place to work, with a good work life balance and a sociable office environment to work in. Overall this is an excellent new opportunity for a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing and entrepreneurial professional practice firm within an internal finance team and continue your career in a rewarding and challenging newly created position.

Accounts Assistant \n Salary £30,000 to £35,000 | Southwest London | Hybrid 4 days in office 1 day from home \n Global property company based in Southwest London have an exciting opportunity to join their accounts team on a 9-month fixed term contact. This is a busy and fast paced role where you will be an instrumental part of the finance function. As the Property Account Assistant, you are responsible for managing the financial transactions between the Property company, and its clients and tenants. \n Working in light and airy modern offices which are a two-minute walk from one of the best high streets in London, featuring trendy bars, boutique restaurants and amazing shops that cater for all your lunch, shopping and after work needs, making it an ideal location for those looking to enjoy a great work-life balance. \n Ideally you will have approximately two or more years of experience working as an accounts assistant within the property sector and be looking for your next career move. Apply today to this amazing opportunity! \n Working with a supportive and approachable line manager who encourages career development, learning and growth, this job will offer the successful individual career progression, a dynamic working environment and the chance to develop your property accounting experience within a highly respected global organisation. \n Key responsibilities of the Property Accounts Assistant: \n\n • Respond to and resolve queries from landlords, tenants and internal office teams.\n, • Process deposit refunds and ensure new tenant accounts are set up accurately.\n, • Handle tenancy and account terminations in a timely and accurate manner.\n, • Process daily payments to landlords and contractors.\n, • Upload new property deals and ensure the correct fees are charged and collected from landlords.\n, • Generate rental demands and accurately allocate incoming tenant payments.\n, • Identify discrepancies and potential issues, taking appropriate action to resolve or escalate them.\n, • Support the verification and approval of new or amended bank details.\n, • Take responsibility for assigned tasks, escalating any risks, concerns or issues promptly when required.\n, • Support team objectives through effective knowledge sharing, collaboration and a commitment to ongoing process improvement.\n\n Salary and Benefits: \n\n • £30,000 to £32,000 per annum\n, • 20 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday\n, • Pension\n\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious, established and financially stable property in the capacity of an Accounts Assistant. \n

As a Third party Assurance Assistant Manager within a Risk Advisory Services team, you deliver high-quality assurance engagements for a diverse range of clients. \n Client Details \n Large accountancy firm, Risk Advisory team, London office. \n Description \n\n • Conduct third-party risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations.\n, • Review and evaluate third-party compliance with relevant regulatory standards.\n, • Support clients in developing and improving their third-party assurance frameworks.\n, • Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.\n, • Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure effective risk management.\n, • Monitor and update third-party risk policies as needed.\n, • Provide training and guidance on third-party assurance practices.\n, • Assist in the planning and execution of third-party audits.\n\n Profile \n A successful Third Party Assurance Assistant Manager should have: \n\n • A background in accounting, finance, or a related professional services field.\n, • Strong knowledge of third-party risk management and compliance standards.\n, • Experience in conducting audits or risk assessments.\n, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • The ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders.\n, • A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.\n, • Relevant professional qualifications or certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • Permanent position within the professional services industry.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and growth.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

If you are a Tax professional with a particular strength or interest in helping clients to improve and future-proof their Tax Provisioning via an existing ERP system or by helping them integrate a new ERP, we have Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager opportunities with a global consultancy. \n Experience of SAP, Oracle or Longview are appreciated, as is an interest in working with Financial Service sector clients. \n \n This opportunity is ideal for tax professionals who enjoy combining technical expertise with technology and transformation projects. You'll be joining a leading global consultancy as either an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager, helping major organisations modernise and future-proof their tax provisioning and reporting processes through ERP-led transformation programmes. \n Working with a broad portfolio of clients, including many within the Financial Services sector, you will play a key role in delivering tax technology projects that enhance efficiency, improve compliance, and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities will include managing project work streams, coordinating stakeholders, supporting ERP implementations and upgrades, and helping clients optimise the way tax data is captured, reported, and analysed. \n The successful candidate will have a background in tax, tax technology, finance transformation, or ERP-related projects, together with a strong interest in using technology to solve complex business challenges. Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Longview would be highly advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience and a genuine interest in this area are also encouraged to apply. \n This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to develop a long-term career at the intersection of tax and technology within a fast-growing and high-demand market. You'll work alongside experienced specialists on large-scale transformation programmes, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and benefit from structured career progression within a truly international consulting environment. \n Location: London \n Key requirements: \n\n • Experience in tax, tax technology, finance transformation, or ERP-related projects\n, • Interest in project management and technology-enabled tax solutions\n, • Exposure to SAP, Oracle, Longview, or similar platforms is desirable\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • An interest in working with Financial Services clients is advantageous\n\n No accounting or tax qualification is required, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to leverage their tax or technology experience in a consulting and project management environment. \n Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper \n Location: Aston Rowe Estate Agents, Acton, West London \n Salary: £30-£35 per hour depending on experience \n Job Type: Contract / Freelance, Part Time \n For somebody working alongside the business, we expect the role to take approximately 35 hours per month initially, reducing to around 20-28 hours per month once the processes and systems are familiar. We are looking for somebody interested in a stable, long-term relationship with Aston Rowe and who can commit to the required month-end timetable. \n About the role: \n You will be responsible for the regular bookkeeping and month-end accounting for Aston Rowe, including: \n\n • Posting supplier invoices and purchase bills into Xero\n, • Maintaining supporting documentation and filing records\n, • Reconciling our bank and control accounts\n, • Extracting lettings and property-management income from landlord period statements\n, • Identifying Aston Rowe's own fees versus supplier work\n, • Calculating commission earned on supplier work\n, • Preparing monthly wage journals using payroll information supplied by our accountants\n, • Posting accruals and prepayments\n, • Preparing monthly VAT liability journals\n, • Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns through Xero following director review\n, • Preparing the monthly aged-payables report for the directors\n, • Maintaining Xero tracking across Manager and Department categories\n, • Producing our monthly management accounts through FathomHQ\n, • Preparing meaningful written commentary explaining monthly financial performance\n, • Maintaining accurate books ready for our external accountants at year end\n\n The underlying role covers purchase invoices, bank reconciliation, lettings and property-management income, wages journals, accruals/prepayments, aged payables, VAT and management reporting. \n Working pattern \n Once familiar with the business, the workload is approximately: \n\n • Up to one hour each week for invoice processing and bank reconciliation\n, • Approximately 2-3 days around month end to complete the full month-end process and management accounts\n, • A short quarterly VAT submission process\n\n The month-end work needs to be completed in sequence and within the reporting timetable, so applicants must have genuine availability for the required month-end days rather than fitting the work around other commitments. \n Systems \n The role currently uses: \n Xero | Alto Vebra | FathomHQ | BrightPay | Dropbox | Excel \n Previous experience with Alto Vebra or FathomHQ would be helpful but is not essential. \n What isn't included in the role \n To keep responsibilities clear, the successful candidate will not be responsible for: \n\n • Running payroll\n, • Credit control/chasing tenants or landlords\n, • Preparing statutory accounts or corporation tax\n, • Deciding which suppliers should be paid\n, • Raising sales invoices\n, • Reconciling the client account within Alto Vebra\n, • These areas remain with Aston Rowe's internal team, directors or external accountants.\n, • Comprehensive handover\n\n This is not a role where the incoming bookkeeper will be expected to work everything out from scratch. \n There is an established bookkeeping process developed over many years, including: \n\n • A detailed step-by-step procedures manual\n, • 14 click-by-click guides\n, • 15 short procedure videos\n, • An overview video explaining the complete month-end process\n, • Organised supporting documentation\n, • Existing reconciled management accounts\n, • Access to the outgoing bookkeeper for questions during the transition\n, • Screen-sharing support during the initial handover period\n\n About you: \n You should be confident working independently and taking responsibility for the accuracy of the books. \n You will need: \n\n • Strong practical experience using Xero\n, • Good understanding of bank reconciliations and control accounts\n, • Experience preparing manual journals\n, • Experience with accruals and prepayments\n, • Good practical knowledge of VAT and Making Tax Digital\n, • Experience using Xero tracking categories or equivalent departmental reporting\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Experience preparing monthly management accounts\n, • The ability to analyse financial results and write clear management commentary\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the discipline to follow established accounting processes\n, • The ability to investigate discrepancies rather than simply post transactions\n\n Experience within estate agency, lettings or property management would be a significant advantage, although we will consider a strong general-practice or SME bookkeeper who can demonstrate the necessary technical experience. \n The handover specifically identifies lettings/property experience as advantageous because interpreting landlord statements is the area likely to require the most learning initially. \n AAT, ICB or other bookkeeping/accountancy qualifications would be advantageous, although we are equally interested in candidates who are qualified by experience. \n Additional Information: \n Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. \n Candidates with experience of; Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, Accounts Manager, Senior Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant will also be considered for this role.

Who we are \n At Grant Thornton we’re building something bold. We’re doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there’s real momentum. \n Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder. \n Joining us in Financial Services – Business Risk Services (FS BRS) \n Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team delivers market-leading risk, control and governance services to clients across insurance, banking and investment management. We work alongside financial institutions to help them achieve their strategic goals – whether that means navigating new legislation, responding to regulatory change, or adapting their technology and operating models to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Our work spans internal audit (outsource and co-source), finance and risk management, compliance and technology – giving our people broad exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile challenges in financial services today. \n If you’re an experienced Interim Internal Auditor – Insurance who’s tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there’s another route. Within our FS BRS team, you’ll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. \n You can engage with us through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms – whichever way gives you the freedom you’re looking for. \n Skills we are looking for \n\n • Proven end-to-end internal audit experience, encompassing planning, fieldwork and reporting, gained within the insurance sector across one or more of Life, General Insurance (GI) and/or Lloyd’s of London.\n, • A background at Assistant Manager to Senior Manager level within internal audit, with the capability to operate independently, take ownership of engagements and contribute meaningfully from the outset of an interim assignment.\n, • Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and internal control environments, including the ability to identify, assess and articulate control weaknesses and their potential impact within a regulated insurance business.\n, • Strong familiarity with audit management software and Microsoft Office packages, with the ability to produce clear, well-evidenced workpapers and audit reports that meet professional standards and withstand scrutiny from senior stakeholders and regulators alike.\n, • Good working knowledge of the regulatory landscape applicable to insurance, including PRA and FCA requirements, Solvency II and the expectations around governance, risk and compliance within insurers and Lloyd’s managing agents.\n, • Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation, communicating audit findings in a clear and constructive manner and building the trusted relationships that underpin effective internal audit delivery.\n\n Why Consultants choose the ATC \n\n • Work that moves you forward\n, • When a project fits your skills, we’ll get in touch, but you choose whether it’s right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise.\n, • The freedom of contracting without the hidden admin \n, • You’re not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients.\n, • Community you can actually feel\n, • Connection shouldn’t disappear just because you’re contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you’ll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful.\n\n Our culture and values \n We have a culture where talented people thrive – where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It’s a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to aim higher, where we’re encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. \n Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. \n How to join \n We keep the process straightforward, because the real work happens once you’re here. \n\n • Submit your CV and basic details through our online application.\n, • If there’s a match, a recruiter will reach out to discuss.\n, • Meet key stakeholders for a focused conversation.\n, • Complete your background checks, join the Agile Talent Community, and start exploring the opportunities we have to offer.\n\n If you need adjustments at any point in the process, please let us know during the application stage - we aim to make sure our roles are accessible to everyone.

We are pleased to be partnering with Paul Hamlyn Foundation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. \n Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the UK's largest independent grant-making foundations. It supports organisations and individuals working towards a more just and equitable society, with priorities including young people, migration, the arts, education and learning through the arts, and nurturing ideas and people. \n This is a varied role covering budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and core accounting, with regular contact with budget holders across the Foundation. \n Paul Hamlyn Foundation is committed to social justice and equality, tackling disadvantage, fighting prejudice and supporting youth voice and participation and is looking for someone who genuinely connects with those aims. \n About the role \n Reporting to the Finance Manager - Financial Planning, Reporting and Control, you will support approximately half of the Foundation's departments and help manage its overall annual budget of around £50m. \n\n • Supporting the annual budget and mid-year reforecast\n, • Preparing budget templates and helping budget holders set, phase and monitor their budgets\n, • Monitoring expenditure, investigating variances and contributing to monthly management accounts and commentary\n, • Refreshing Power BI reports and supporting cashflow forecasts and KPI reporting\n, • Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, payroll postings and balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Completing bank reconciliations and monitoring restricted funds\n, • Accounting for fixed assets, depreciation and disposals\n, • Supporting year-end accounts and the external audit\n, • Maintaining banking mandates and helping coordinate month-end and year-end plans\n, • Improving financial systems, controls, processes and templates\n\n The role combines management accounting with core accounting responsibilities and offers considerable exposure to colleagues outside finance. \n The ideal candidate will bring \n\n • Experience working in an accounting or finance role\n, • A good understanding of double-entry accounting\n, • Strong Excel skills, including spreadsheet building, SUMIFs and LOOKUPs\n, • Experience using a finance system; Power BI exposure would be helpful\n, • Strong analytical skills, numerical accuracy and attention to detail\n, • An organised approach and the ability to meet deadlines\n, • The confidence to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues\n, • A collaborative and flexible approach\n, • A genuine affinity with Paul Hamlyn Foundation's mission and values\n\n You do not need to come from another foundation or charity, but an interest in the sector and an understanding of why Paul Hamlyn Foundation's work matters will be important. \n Key details \n\n • Salary: c.£45,000 depending upon qualifications and experience\n, • Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract\n, • Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week\n, • Location: 5-11 Leeke Street, London WC1X 9HY / hybrid\n, • Office requirement: Minimum 40% of working time in the London office\n, • Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays; 10% employer pension contribution plus an additional matched 2.5%; medical, permanent health and life insurance after probation\n\n Paul Hamlyn Foundation is open to discussing flexible working arrangements and to adjusting how the role is delivered to enable candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. \n Altum Consulting and Paul Hamlyn Foundation are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. \n To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Owen Reed is looking for an experienced, resilient and people-focused Assistant Secretarial Services Manager to join a top law firm in London. \n Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with a minimum of 50% office-based working \n Hours: 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m., with flexibility as required \n About the Role \n The Assistant Secretarial Services Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of secretarial staff within a designated practice group. The role will ensure that partners and fee earners receive an efficient, consistent and exceptional level of support aligned with the firm’s Secretarial Model and wider business strategy. \n The successful candidate will have a proven people-management background and first-class PA skills. They will also provide organisational and operational support to the Practice Group Leader and, when required, the Practice Group Manager. \n Reporting to the Secretarial Services Manager and Head of Secretarial Services, the role will work closely with other Assistant Secretarial Services Managers, Practice Group leaders, Finance, HR and Business Support teams. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage all office-based and home-working secretarial staff within the Practice Group.\n, • Oversee daily workflow and ensure sufficient secretarial resource is available to meet changing business priorities.\n, • Arrange appropriate cover for holidays, sickness and other absences.\n, • Review working hours and allocations to ensure effective support and coverage.\n, • Encourage cross-practice working and collaboration across the secretarial population.\n, • Support mentoring and development opportunities for PAs, Team Secretaries, Administrators and Apprentices.\n, • Work with programme managers to identify training needs and career-progression opportunities.\n, • Manage annual leave and absence processes through Workday, including sickness reporting and return-to-work meetings.\n, • Coordinate the new-joiner process, including buddy allocation, seating, workstation preparation, induction support and team information packs.\n, • Conduct annual, interim and probationary reviews and contribute to salary-moderation discussions.\n, • Understand the Practice Group’s strategic plans and recommend appropriate changes to secretarial support.\n, • Review secretarial and fee-earner allocations, including support for new fee earners and recruitment-related headcount requirements.\n, • Coordinate team floor plans with the Workplace Manager.\n, • Quality-check work to ensure consistency and compliance with the firm’s standards.\n, • Support participation in apprenticeship programmes and internal development schemes.\n, • Lead change initiatives across the secretarial function, including the adoption of new processes, technologies and AI-driven solutions.\n, • Identify efficiencies, reduce manual processes and explore automation opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and client service.\n, • Maintain regular communication with the Secretarial Services Manager, Head of Secretarial Services and equivalent managers across other practice groups and offices.\n\n HR and Performance Support \n\n • Conduct return-to-work interviews and assist with ongoing absence monitoring.\n, • Address secretarial performance or work-quality concerns with fee earners and partners.\n, • Attend first-line disciplinary and performance-management meetings.\n, • Recommend individual or team development and refresher training and monitor progress.\n, • Support recruitment, coaching, training and the continuous improvement of secretarial staff.\n, • Handle day-to-day people-management matters fairly and effectively.\n\n Practice Group Support \n\n • Assist the Practice Group Leader and Practice Group Manager with operational activities.\n, • Support initiatives including business-development travel and trainee rotations.\n, • Provide additional PA and organisational support when required.\n, • Develop procedures, projects and systems that improve workflow, quality and service delivery.\n, • Monitor deadlines and ensure the team provides an effective and responsive service.\n\n About YouQualifications and Experience \n\n • At least three years’ proven supervisory and management experience within a similar role.\n, • Experience within a professional services environment is essential, ideally within a law firm.\n, • A clear ability to lead a team, command respect and lead by example.\n, • Relevant professional development through excellence programmes, diplomas, NVQs or workplace courses.\n, • Strong PA, workflow-management and organisational experience.\n, • Proven ability to design and implement new processes.\n\n Skills and Knowledge \n\n • Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and Microsoft Teams.\n, • Strong and confident written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to build productive relationships and communicate effectively with people at every level.\n, • Confidence handling challenging and demanding situations across the wider firm.\n, • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive matters.\n, • An empathetic, fair and unbiased approach to people management.\n, • Ability to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes.\n, • Resilience under criticism and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.\n, • A flexible approach to working and changing business requirements.\n, • A positive attitude with a practical, common-sense approach.\n\n

We are working with a highly respected organisation in Watford on an interim assignment for an experienced Reward and Benefits Manager who can quickly understand an established reward proposition, benchmark it against the market and turn insight into practical, commercially sound recommendations. \n This is a high-impact role with company-wide scope, covering reward, benefits, total reward, salary structures and bonus design. It's an opportunity to step into an organisation where your expertise will genuinely influence the future reward strategy. \n The role \n You'll take a broad view of the existing reward and benefits proposition, identifying where there are opportunities to improve: \n\n • Market competitiveness and colleague value\n, • Cost effectiveness and efficiency\n, • Benefits and family-friendly provisions\n, • Total reward communication\n, • Salary structures and banding\n, • Performance-related reward and bonus design\n\n You'll work closely with senior HR, Finance and business stakeholders, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations and supporting the organisation through implementation. \n What you'll be doing \n You'll be responsible for a number of key priorities, including: \n\n • Reviewing and benchmarking the current benefits proposition and making recommendations for improvement.\n, • Reviewing family-friendly benefits and identifying opportunities to strengthen the overall offering.\n, • Taking forward existing work around Total Reward Statements.\n, • Developing an evidence-based approach to salary banding across a key area of the business.\n, • Supporting the design of an individual performance element within the annual bonus framework.\n, • Working closely with pensions and wider HR teams to ensure reward propositions are aligned and effectively communicated.\n, • Identifying opportunities for savings, efficiencies and improvements across the reward offering.\n, • Working with benefit providers and suppliers, including commercial discussions where appropriate.\n, • Presenting clear recommendations, options, risks and implementation considerations to senior stakeholders.\n\n About you \n We're looking for an experienced Reward professional who can hit the ground running and has operated across a broad reward remit rather than specialising in one area. \n You'll ideally bring: \n\n • Senior reward experience within commercially focused organisations.\n, • Strong experience across benefits, total reward, salary structures/banding and bonus design.\n, • Previous experience undertaking a reward or benefits review and benchmarking proposition against the external market.\n, • Strong commercial and analytical capability, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to operate with senior HR, Finance and business leaders.\n, • The ability to simplify complex reward issues and communicate them clearly to different audiences.\n, • Experience managing or negotiating with benefit providers and suppliers.\n, • Strong systems and data capability\n, • The credibility, pace and pragmatism to make an immediate impact in an interim environment.\n\n Most importantly, you'll be someone who can join an organisation, quickly understand what is already in place, see the bigger picture and identify what needs to change, balancing colleague value, market competitiveness, affordability and simplicity. \n Why this opportunity? \n This is not simply a BAU Benefits and Reward role. \n You'll have the opportunity to review, challenge and shape an established reward proposition, working closely with senior stakeholders and influencing a number of important reward priorities across the organisation. \n If you're an experienced Reward professional who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, finding opportunities and turning analysis into action, this could be an excellent interim assignment. \n \n Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business. The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition. \n

Accounting Services Manager \n £65,000-£75,000 + benefits \n Hybrid working \n I'm working with a Big 4 firm that is looking to appoint an Accounting Services Manager into its growing Accounting Services team. \n This is a strong opportunity for a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant who wants a broader, more commercial role covering statutory accounts, outsourced accounting, management accounts, cross-border reporting and advisory work. \n The team works with a varied and prestigious client base of national and multinational businesses, providing high-quality corporate accounting services and helping clients remain compliant while improving the way their finance functions operate. \n The Role \n As Accounting Services Manager, you will manage the delivery of outsourced accounting and corporate accounting services to a range of corporate clients. \n The work will include statutory financial statements, bookkeeping, management accounts, secondment support, cross-border reporting and advisory projects around statutory accounting compliance and process improvement. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • \n Managing the preparation and review of statutory financial statements \n • \n Supporting outsourced accounting assignments for corporate clients \n • \n Overseeing bookkeeping and periodic management accounts work \n • \n Managing local statutory accounts preparation for cross-border clients \n • \n Advising on statutory accounting compliance requirements \n • \n Supporting improvements to the statutory accounts production, audit and filing cycle \n • \n Working with specialists across the wider firm \n • \n Managing deadlines and maintaining high-quality client service \n • \n Supervising, coaching and developing junior team members \n • \n Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders \n\n What They're Looking For \n The firm is keen to speak with qualified accountants who are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable working in a client-facing role. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • \n ACA or ACCA qualification, or international equivalent \n • \n Broad accounting or finance experience gained within practice \n • \n Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge \n • \n Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS \n • \n Some awareness of US GAAP \n • \n Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems \n • \n A professional, flexible and client-focused approach \n • \n Experience working in deadline-driven environments \n • \n Strong supervisory skills and the ability to coach junior staff \n\n Why Apply? \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a Big 4 accounting services team with a strong reputation, high-quality clients and clear long-term career development. \n The role offers a varied mix of corporate accounting, outsourced finance work and advisory projects, with access to continuous technical training, personal development and specialists across the wider firm. \n The package includes: \n\n • \n £65,000-£75,000 + benefits \n • \n Hybrid working across office, home and client site \n • \n Private medical cover \n • \n 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP \n • \n Six volunteering days per year \n • \n Strong training, development and progression support \n • \n Wider flexible benefits package \n\n This would suit an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up, or an existing Manager looking for a broader accounting services role with better client variety, strong support and a bigger platform for progression. \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Your new company \n A well-established international organisation operating within the business services and distribution sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. With operations across multiple European markets and a strong reputation within its industry, the business offers a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to gain exposure to both UK and international reporting. \n Your new role \n Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for a broad range of financial accounting duties across UK and Irish entities. This is a hands-on role that will suit an accountant who enjoys working across transactional finance, reporting, controls and audit activities. Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Maintaining the general ledger, purchase ledger and sales ledger.\n, • Managing accruals, prepayments and monthly accounting adjustments.\n, • Performing stock reconciliations and posting relevant journal entries.\n, • Completing monthly bank reconciliations.\n, • Processing and reconciling staff expenses.\n, • Recording daily cash receipts and payments.\n, • Preparing UK and Ireland VAT returns for external review and submission.\n, • Producing monthly financial reports for senior management and group stakeholders.\n, • Supporting quarterly consolidations and group reporting requirements.\n, • Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.\n, • Assisting with year-end audit preparation and responding to auditor requests.\n, • Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and group procedures.\n, • Collaborating with international colleagues to support finance best practice and process improvements.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Degree-qualified or equivalent accounting qualification/experience.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes.\n, • Previous experience within a Financial Accountant or Assistant Accountant role.\n, • Experience preparing management reports and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Working knowledge of VAT returns and audit preparation.\n, • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.\n, • Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team environment.\n, • An inquisitive and proactive approach to problem-solving.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels. \n \n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Salary of £35,000 - £40,000.\n, • 9-month fixed-term contract with an established international organisation.\n, • Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting and audit.\n, • Supportive and collaborative finance team.\n, • Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a growing business.\n, • Fully office-based role in Watford.\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. 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 This established retail brand has been growing exponentially, recognised for its product range and commitment to sustainability. The company is a sociable, engaging team supporting a customer-centric and hands-on growing business working with high street retail giants around the country. The business is looking for a Part-Time Finance Assistant to support their CFO and Finance Manager in a broad and busy role. \n Your new role \n As the Finance Assistant, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting the CFO and Finance Manager in a busy role. Your responsibilities will include:> Accounts Payable / Receivable \n > Day to Day Purchase Orders / Invoices / Employee Expenses \n > Prepare Payment runs \n > Post and allocate Bank Payments \n > Ensuring that transactions are posted accurately and within set deadlines \n What you'll need to succeed \n > Confident IT user - Strong Excel skills and knowledge of the Xero package is essential \n > Multitasking and open to additional responsibilities. \n > Proactivity and problem-solving attitude \n > Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and exercise judgment. \n > Experience of all the core responsibilities in your current or most recent position. \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

A growing charity is partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Part Time Finance Manager (£55,000 - £60,000 FTE) on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance function and play a key role in strengthening the organisation's financial sustainability, systems and processes. \n This is a genuinely hands-on and autonomous role, suited to someone who can combine strong technical accounting with strategic thinking and excellent people skills. The organisation has recently centralised its finance processes and implemented new systems, creating an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to take these forward, improve reporting and shape how the finance function develops. \n The role \n\n • Take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, overseeing month-end, year-end, budgeting and forecasting.\n, • Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and financial reporting for senior leadership, trustees and the Finance Sub Committee.\n, • Lead the preparation of year-end accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP and support the annual audit process.\n, • Provide financial insight and scenario modelling to support long-term planning and organisational decision-making.\n, • Oversee income, expenditure, payroll, reconciliations, journals and cashflow.\n, • Maintain robust oversight of restricted funds, project budgets and grant reporting.\n, • Strengthen financial controls, processes and procedures across the organisation.\n, • Take ownership of the finance systems, identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and efficiency.\n, • Work closely with non-finance colleagues, helping budget holders understand financial information and make informed decisions.\n, • Support the Assistant Accountant, providing guidance and oversight while remaining comfortable getting into the detail when required.\n, • Build strong relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, trustees and other stakeholders.\n, • Support wider business planning and organisational development, ensuring finance remains aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.\n\n The organisation \n The organisation is an established, purpose-driven charity with a turnover of approximately £1.5m and around 30 employees. It works closely with community organisations and partners to deliver meaningful services and support across the local area. \n The finance function is at an exciting point of development. New systems and centralised processes have been introduced, but there is now a need for an experienced finance professional to take ownership, drive improvements and ensure the function is operating as effectively as possible. \n The successful candidate will have genuine autonomy over how the finance function develops. This is not a role for someone looking to simply maintain the status quo; the organisation is looking for a proactive individual who can identify opportunities, improve processes and provide the financial leadership needed to support future growth. \n Essential criteria \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong experience across management accounting and financial reporting.\n, • Experience producing year-end accounts and working with the Charities SORP.\n, • Strong understanding of restricted funds, project accounting and grant reporting.\n, • Experience across budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial planning.\n, • Strong systems and process improvement experience, ideally including cloud-based finance systems.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across an organisation.\n, • Comfortable working strategically while remaining hands-on with the detail.\n, • Proactive, adaptable and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.\n, • Experience working within the charity sector would be highly desirable.\n\n

Are you a Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk, with around 3 years experience (or more) looking for your next challenge? Are you keen to work in the finance team of a medium size accountancy firm that specialises in working with high profile Media, Creative, Film & TV clients? Are you either currently working in an accountancy firm in a client facing role and looking to move to an in house internal finance role? Or are you currently already working in industry in a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger position and looking for more responsibility and a friendly office environment? Are you keen to continue your career in a relaxed, forward thinking, modern and entrepreneurial professional practice firm based in a prime location in Central London? Based in a growing firm and reporting to the Finance Partner, you will be responsible for the day to day processing of the firms financial transactions and client account services. Specific responsibilities will include uploading bank entries onto the system, bank reconciliations, monthly reconciliations of petty cash card accounts and company credit cards, processing invoices, taking client card payments, uploading client payments to the bank, process and arrange payment of employee expense claims, maintain the purchase ledger, including the processing and posting of supplier invoices, preparation of supplier payment runs, and reconciliation within the accounting system, reconciliation of client accounts, prepare payment files for upload to the bank, ensuring all payments are appropriately authorised and supported by accurate documentation, perform monthly client account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies, taking credit card payments, assisting the finance manager with management accounts and VAT returns, and other ad hoc duties as required. The firm uses CCH software so experience of this would be beneficial. The firm offers flexible working and allows all staff to work one day a week from home and also offers flexible start and finish times. The firm will also offer study support for the AAT and / or ACCA professional qualifications if required. \n To be considered for this interesting and newly created position due to rapid growth (August 2026) you must be a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk with 3 years experience minimum. You must either currently be working in industry and looking for your next challenge, or you will be working in practice in a client facing role and looking to move into your first internal finance position. You must have experience of the above duties, including bookkeeping / processing duties. You must possess fast and accurate data processing skills, work to high standards, be able to meet tight deadlines, have a sense of humour and be a team player. Experience of a range of software packages would be an advantage. \n This rapidly growing entrepreneurial Accountancy practice firm with over 85 staff is very relaxed and specialises in interesting Media, Creative, Film & TV clients. They will offer you a challenging role with the potential to learn new skills and really make your mark on a rapidly growing accountancy practice firm. The firm is known for being a friendly place to work, with a good work life balance and a sociable office environment to work in. Overall this is an excellent new opportunity for a Finance Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing and entrepreneurial professional practice firm within an internal finance team and continue your career in a rewarding and challenging newly created position.

Permanent Post \n Central London \n Hybrid working \n Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join their busy team on a permanent basis. \n Duties include; \n\n • Manage and oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process for over 5000 employees using the Midland i-Trent payroll system.\n, • Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time\n, • Process salaries, bonuses, overtime, commissions, and deductions\n, • Processing payroll including bacs payments, FPS & EPS\n, • Completing monthly reports and reconciliations\n, • Ensure payroll complies with tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies\n, • Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation (e.g., tax rates, pension rules, statutory payments)\n, • Handle statutory reporting (e.g., HMRC submissions in the UK, RTI)\n, • Calculate and process Tax & NI contributions\n, • Pension contributions - LGPS, TPS and complex pension scheme management\n, • Processing other deductions (benefits, student loans, etc.)\n, • Ensure correct remittance to authorities and third parties\n, • Manage Midland i-Trent payroll software systems and integrations with HR/finance systems\n, • Maintain accurate employee data and records\n, • Implement system upgrades or process improvements\n, • Supervise and support payroll team members\n, • Provide training and guidance on payroll procedures\n, • Allocate workload and ensure deadlines are met\n, • Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure financial accuracy\n, • Prepare reports for finance, HR, and senior leadership\n, • Support audits (internal and external)\n, • Respond to escalated payroll queries from employees\n, • Resolve discrepancies, errors, or disputes\n, • Provide explanations on payslips, taxes, and deductions\n, • Ensure controls are in place to prevent payroll errors or fraud\n, • Maintain audit trails and documentation\n, • Support compliance checks and external audits\n\n You will have; \n\n • Ability to spot discrepancies and prevent payroll errors\n, • Ensures accuracy in calculations, reporting, and compliance\n, • Interprets payroll data, reconciles accounts, and identifies trends\n\n\n, • Solves complex payroll issues quickly and effectively\n, • Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements\n, • Keeps up to date with changes and applies them correctly\n, • Ability to manage, mentor, and develop payroll staff\n, • Delegates effectively and ensures deadlines are met\n, • Clearly explains payroll matters to employees and stakeholders\n, • Handles queries and sensitive issues professionally\n, • Handles sensitive financial and personal data responsibly\n, • Maintains trust and complies with data protection requirements\n, • Manages multiple deadlines (pay cycles, reporting, compliance submissions)\n, • Prioritises tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment\n, • Resolves payroll discrepancies, system issues, and compliance risks\n, • Makes sound decisions under pressure\n, • MUST be confident using Midland i-Trent payroll system and HR/finance platforms\n\n If you have all of the above, then please apply now \n No sponsorship available for this post \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

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper \n Location: South Kensington, London (Onsite working) Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 Experience Required/ software: min 3 years' experience (ideally within construction/ real estate or property) Software: Xero experience essential \n \n About the Role \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing real estate investment firm and support the finance function. \n The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across the businesses, taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, purchase ledger management, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and subcontractor administration. The role has a strong focus on Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, VAT treatment, and the Domestic Reverse Charge within a construction and development environment. \n Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider development team, you will contribute to the efficient running of the finance function and support the delivery of both construction and investment projects. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities using Xero.\n, • Process and code purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct treatment of CIS, VAT, and Domestic Reverse Charge transactions.\n, • Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, including subcontractor verification, deduction calculations, and issuing payment and deduction statements.\n, • Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure ongoing CIS compliance.\n, • Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and support VAT compliance across construction, development, and property investment activities.\n, • Perform regular bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.\n, • Support project costing and allocation reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and project-level cost visibility.\n, • Manage supplier and subcontractor payment runs in accordance with company procedures.\n, • Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries efficiently.\n, • Support month-end close processes, reporting requirements, and ad hoc finance projects as required.\n, • \n\n Candidate Requirements \n\n • 3 years' accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience within the construction industry.\n, • Ideal working knowledge of CIS regulations and VAT, including the Domestic Reverse Charge.\n, • MUST HAVE - Hands-on working experience using XERO.\n\n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Successful owner-managed business based near to Surbiton is looking for an all-round bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant. Reporting to an experienced Finance Manager and as part of a small finance team, this role offers to opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of accounting tasks, including both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as well as bank control, credit control and providing assistance with balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be energetic, keen to learn and will either be, or want to be, studying towards AAT qualifications. you're likely to have a few years relevant experience and will be looking to broaden your skills in a lively office environment.

CASS Audit Manager £68,500-£75,000 + benefits City, London | Hybrid working \n I'm working with a leading multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm that is looking to appoint a CASS Audit Manager into its specialist Financial Services audit and assurance team. \n This is a strong opportunity for either an existing Audit Manager, or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to step up, who wants to build deeper expertise in a technical, fast-moving and highly valued regulatory area. \n The team works with a varied portfolio of FCA-regulated clients, including investment firms, payment institutions, e-money institutions and insurance intermediaries. For candidates seeking broader exposure, the role can also include a mix of CASS, safeguarding and external audit assignments. \n The Role \n As CASS Audit Manager, you will take the lead on a portfolio of CASS audit clients, working closely with Partners, Directors and junior team members to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. \n You will manage engagements from planning through to completion, review key control areas and act as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • \n Managing a portfolio of CASS audit clients \n • \n Leading CASS audits from planning through to completion \n • \n Planning engagements, performing risk assessments and identifying key CASS controls \n • \n Reviewing client money, custody asset and safeguarding arrangements \n • \n Reviewing reconciliations, governance arrangements, control frameworks and breach management processes \n • \n Designing and reviewing audit testing across substantive, analytical and controls-based procedures \n • \n Identifying key issues that may affect audit or assurance opinions \n • \n Preparing and reviewing audit completion documentation, including CASS reports and summaries of findings \n • \n Reviewing work from junior team members and providing coaching and technical guidance \n • \n Communicating findings, recommendations and regulatory matters clearly to clients and senior stakeholders \n • \n Liaising with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, IT audit and other specialist teams \n • \n Monitoring engagement progress, budgets, recoverability and deadlines \n • \n Supporting proposals, client discussions and the continued development of the CASS offering \n\n What They're Looking For \n The firm is keen to speak with audit professionals who have strong Financial Services experience and a good understanding of CASS, safeguarding and regulated client work. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • \n ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification \n • \n Current Audit Manager experience, or strong Assistant Manager experience with readiness to step up \n • \n Experience managing audit or assurance engagements \n • \n Strong Financial Services audit experience \n • \n Experience with FCA-regulated clients such as investment firms, payment institutions, e-money institutions or insurance intermediaries \n • \n Strong CASS audit experience, particularly CASS 6, 7 and 8 \n • \n Good understanding of FCA CASS rules, safeguarding requirements and wider regulatory expectations \n • \n Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and auditing standards \n • \n Experience reviewing reconciliations, control frameworks, governance arrangements and risk management processes \n • \n Confidence supervising, coaching and developing junior team members \n • \n Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly \n • \n Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments \n\n Why Apply? \n This is a great opportunity to join an established Financial Services audit and assurance team with a strong specialist offering and a genuinely interesting regulated client base. \n The role offers the chance to develop valuable CASS and safeguarding expertise, build strong client relationships, support team growth and progress within a collaborative, people-focused firm. \n The package includes: \n\n • \n £68,500-£75,000 + benefits \n • \n Hybrid working \n • \n City of London office \n • \n Specialist Financial Services audit exposure \n • \n CASS, safeguarding and wider external audit work \n • \n FCA-regulated client base \n • \n Clear opportunity for an Assistant Manager to step up \n • \n Strong technical development and progression potential \n • \n Supportive and collaborative team environment \n\n This would suit an experienced CASS Audit Manager, Financial Services Audit Manager or strong Assistant Manager looking for a more specialist role with better technical depth, client exposure and long-term progression. \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Management Accountant \n Recruitment / Consultancy background essential \n Central London | £45,000 – £60,000 DOE \n Do you have a Accounting background/ Assistant accounting background gained within recruitment, consultancy or a closely related professional services environment? \n Are you technically strong, commercially minded and comfortable working with ambitious, outgoing people in a genuinely fast-paced business? \n And would you like to join a rapidly growing international company where finance sits right at the heart of commercial decision-making? \n We are working with an exceptionally impressive, high-growth business in Central London to recruit a Senior Management Accountant into its expanding finance team. \n This is a business we know particularly well and it is an environment that won’t suit everybody — but for the right person, it could be a fantastic opportunity. \n They are ambitious, energetic and highly performance-driven. People work hard, success is recognised and rewarded and there is a real buzz around the business. Behind that energy sits a superbly-run organisation which has grown quickly, operates internationally and continues to invest heavily in its infrastructure and people. \n The finance function sits closely to the commercial operation and plays an important part in decision-making across the business. This is therefore far more than a traditional month-end role. \n The Opportunity \n Working closely with an impressive, engaging ACA-qualified FC, you will help provide greater technical strength across the finance function while becoming a key support as the organisation continues to grow internationally. \n There is plenty of hands-on accounting involved, but equally there will be opportunities to analyse performance, improve processes, support commercial decision-making and get involved in projects as the business evolves. \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, consolidated reporting and board information\n, • Investigating P&L variances and providing meaningful commentary\n, • Balance sheet reconciliations including accruals, prepayments, deferred/accrued revenue and fixed assets\n, • Managing intercompany balances and foreign exchange movements\n, • Supporting forecasting, budgeting and growth modelling\n, • Producing team and departmental P&Ls and analysing sales performance\n, • Business partnering with operational and commercial leaders\n, • Supporting statutory accounts, audit, VAT and corporation tax processes\n, • Improving existing finance systems, reporting and processes\n, • Supporting and developing more junior members of the finance team\n, • Getting involved in international expansion and other ad hoc projects\n\n The business operates across Europe and the US, so there is also the opportunity to gain increasing exposure to international and multi-entity accounting as it grows. \n Your Experience \n A background within recruitment, consultancy or a closely related professional services environment is important for this role. \n This business operates at pace, with Finance working closely alongside a highly commercial sales environment, so we are particularly interested in people who already understand that type of culture and operating model. \n You may already be a Senior Management Accountant, or perhaps a strong Management Accountant who feels ready to take on more responsibility. \n Ideally, you will: \n\n • Be ACCA or CIMA qualified, finalist or strongly part-qualified\n, • Have excellent core accounting and month-end knowledge\n, • Be technically confident but commercially curious\n, • Have experience of working in a multi-entity or international environment, although this is not essential\n, • Be comfortable challenging existing processes and suggesting better ways of doing things\n, • Be confident communicating with people at every level of a business\n, • Have strong Excel skills\n, • Enjoy working in an energetic, outgoing and highly ambitious environment\n\n Most importantly, this business wants somebody with personality, pace and ambition. \n You do not need to be the loudest person in the room, but you should enjoy being part of a sociable, commercial organisation where Finance interacts constantly with the wider business. \n Why Consider It? \n There is a genuine opportunity here to join a business while it is still scaling rapidly and to develop alongside it. \n You will work directly with a strong FC, gain exposure well beyond a narrow Management Accountant remit and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as both the finance team and international operation develop. \n The company also actively recognises and rewards performance and finance employees can participate in wider business incentives. \n The role is predominantly office-based in Central London, because being part of the business and its culture genuinely matters here, although some flexibility for one day working from home can be discussed. \n Interested? \n Please apply or contact BondMoran Recruitment for a confidential conversation. We can tell you far more about the business, the culture and the Finance Manager you would be working with. \n Given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, many of our responses will be via email as we simply can’t call every application - We know that’s not what you want to hear but we hope you’ll understand? \n Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role, and if you haven’t heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you, however if you do not wish to remain on our database, please let us know and we will obviously remove you. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us for a chat \n

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join a growing media business. This is a hands-on role within a lean finance team, combining high-volume transaction processing with project accounting and cost allocation across a busy portfolio of shows and departments. \n \n Responsibilities: \n Transaction Processing & Reconciliations \n\n • Process high-volume invoices, expenses and card transactions accurately\n, • Code and reconcile transactions using Moss and other finance systems\n, • Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies\n\n Project & Department Accounting \n\n • Track and allocate costs across projects, shows and departments\n, • Ensure costs are coded accurately and support project-level reporting\n, • Work with producers and department heads to resolve queries\n\n Invoicing & Month-End \n\n • Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding balances\n, • Support the Finance Manager with month-end close\n\n Stakeholder & Process Support \n\n • Handle day-to-day finance queries from internal stakeholders and suppliers\n, • Support ad hoc finance projects and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes\n\n \n \n Requirements: \n Essential \n\n • 2+ years' experience in a high-volume finance role, ideally across Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or AP\n, • Strong experience with project or department-based accounting, including cost allocation and tracking\n, • Experience using project accounting software, such as Sage 200 or similar\n, • Experience with AP or spend-management systems such as Moss, Pleo, Spendesk or Ramp\n, • Strong Excel and general systems skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail with a proactive, organised approach\n, • Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal stakeholders and resolving queries\n\n Desirable \n\n • Part-qualified or actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent\n, • Experience within media, entertainment, production or another project-based environment\n, • Interest in AI, automation and improving finance processes\n, • Previous experience using Moss\n\n \n \n \n \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.

Accounts & Royalties Assistant \n Location: London (Hybrid) \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent \n Working Pattern: Flexible Hybrid Working \n \n Join a Growing Creative Business \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and detail-focused Accounts & Royalties Assistant to join a successful and growing London-based business operating across both the UK and international markets. \n \n Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. This varied position combines bookkeeping responsibilities, royalty administration, publishing systems management, and finance support, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Bookkeeping & Financial Operations \n\n • Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently\n, • Raise and issue sales invoices in line with contractual agreements\n, • Perform weekly bank reconciliations\n, • Manage weekly payment runs\n, • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation\n, • Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, and stock reconciliations\n, • Review supplier invoices against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies\n, • Support the tracking and recording of production costs\n, • Assist with management accounts preparation and ad hoc reporting\n\n \n Royalties & Systems Administration \n\n • Administer contracts and maintain publishing management systems\n, • Upload and validate monthly sales data\n, • Produce royalty reports and prepare royalty statements\n, • Track and report on sub-rights agreements and related financial activity\n, • Work closely with editorial, rights, and production teams to maintain accurate data\n, • Identify and resolve discrepancies across finance and publishing systems\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n Essential Skills & Experience \n\n • Previous experience within a bookkeeping, finance assistant, or accounts support role\n, • Knowledge of royalty recording, processing, and payments\n, • Strong Microsoft Excel skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines\n, • Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience within publishing, media, or a creative industry\n, • Knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software\n, • Experience with publishing management systems\n, • Exposure to multi-currency accounting and international operations\n\n \n About the Company \n Our client is a well-established and growing organisation within the publishing sector, known for its collaborative culture, high-quality output, and commitment to innovation. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and play an active role in the company's continued success. \n \n Apply Now \n If you are an organised finance professional with strong bookkeeping experience and an interest in royalties and publishing operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career. \n

I'm working with a well-regarded mid-tier accountancy firm looking to hire an Assistant Manager into its Outsourcing team. \n This is a genuinely broad role for someone who enjoys management accounts, outsourced finance support and being close to clients commercially, rather than sitting in a pure compliance position. \n You'll manage a portfolio of clients, review management accounts, support budgeting and cash flow work, oversee VAT, and review statutory accounts ahead of final sign-off. There's also real scope to build trusted client relationships and spot opportunities to add value. \n The client base is varied and includes ambitious, growing businesses as well as more complex group structures. The team also works across a number of attractive sectors including creative, media, tech, financial services, property, hospitality and social purpose. \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Manage a portfolio of outsourced finance clients\n, • Review monthly and quarterly management accounts\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning\n, • Act as a day-to-day contact for clients and finance leads\n, • Identify commercial and operational risks early\n, • Review statutory accounts and oversee VAT compliance\n, • Supervise and develop junior team members\n, • Work with colleagues across audit, tax and advisory\n\n What they're looking for: \n\n • ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent\n, • Strong experience in an accountancy firm within outsourcing / business services\n, • Good management accounts experience\n, • Comfortable reviewing work and supporting junior staff\n, • Confident dealing directly with clients\n, • Strong Xero and Excel skills\n\n This is a strong move for someone who wants more ownership, broader exposure and a clear route for progression. \n If you'd like to hear more, get in touch. \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Financial Operations Manager Location: North West London (In-office 5 days a week) Salary: £55,000–£65,000 \n About the Opportunity \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager to step up into a Financial Operations Manager role and join a fast-growing international retail and e-commerce business based in North West London. This is a key role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, responsible for leading and improving finance operations across UK and US entities. \n Please note that we will only accept candidates with strong management accounting capability and a solid grounding in transactional finance operations. Ideally, that would include ownership of areas such as AP, AR, payroll, VAT reporting and process improvement, alongside month-end and management reporting experience. \n About the Role \n The Finance Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day finance operations of the business, including Management Accounts, AP, AR, payroll, expenses, cash management, month-end processes and financial controls. Working closely with senior finance leadership, operational teams and IT, the role will focus on improving processes, reducing manual activity, enhancing system integrations and maintaining accurate financial information as the business continues to scale. You will also supervise and provide cover for an AP/AR Assistant. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support month-end close through bank, balance sheet, AP, AR, payroll and corporate card reconciliations, as well as accruals, prepayments and reporting requirements.\n, • Lead and continuously improve the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including supplier invoice processing, payment runs, supplier records, aged creditors, query resolution and payment controls.\n, • Manage and improve the Accounts Receivable and order-to-cash cycle, including customer onboarding, credit checks, aged debt, collections, invoicing, statements and customer query resolution.\n, • Oversee weekly UK and US payment runs, ensuring invoices are accurately coded, approved and paid on time.\n, • Coordinate monthly UK payroll and fortnightly US payroll, working with HR and external providers to ensure accurate payroll calculations, payments, journals and reconciliations.\n, • Manage employee expenses and corporate card programmes, including expense approvals, card reconciliations, spending controls and policy compliance.\n, • Identify, design and implement finance process improvements, including workflow automation, system integrations, approval controls and improved reporting.\n, • Lead the testing, implementation and rollout of new finance tools and system enhancements, ensuring processes are documented, controls are maintained and users are effectively supported.\n, • Review finance processes regularly to identify bottlenecks, control gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.\n, • Support UK and US compliance requirements, including VAT, PAYE, pensions, P11D, PSA, corporation tax payments, sales tax and payroll tax filings.\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA or CIMA.\n, • 3+ years’ experience in finance operations, finance management or management accounting.\n, • Strong experience across AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, month-end and financial controls.\n, • Proven experience improving finance processes, implementing systems enhancements and driving automation.\n, • Experience working with finance systems and integrations; Xero experience is highly desirable.\n, • Strong Excel, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Retail, fashion, e-commerce or consumer-brand experience.\n

Temporary Finance Assistant - 6 Months - must be available immediately \n Upon application for this role you will receive a text message/email link to engage with our AI agent, please complete this to enhance your application. \n Location: Watford \n Hourly rate: £13.50 - £17.00 per hour \n Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5.30pm \n Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business and Finance Assistant to support their finance team. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Assist in preparing financial reports and conducting variance analysis to track organisational performance.\n, • Support budgeting and forecasting activities by effectively gathering and organising relevant data.\n, • Help maintain accurate financial records, including processing invoices and performing reconciliations.\n, • Conduct routine checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness, ensuring the integrity of financial information.\n, • Support the preparation of management information and reports to aid decision-making processes.\n, • Assist with updating financial systems, including Xero, while maintaining and organising financial trackers.\n, • Aid in the intercompany recharge process, collaborating with teams to ensure smooth operations.\n, • Work closely with colleagues to understand key financial processes and outputs, fostering a collaborative environment.\n, • Provide administrative support to the Business and Finance Manager as required, ensuring efficient workflow.\n, • Escalate any discrepancies or issues to senior team members promptly for resolution.\n, • Help improve reporting processes and financial controls as the primary source of information.\n\n What you need: \n\n • Must have recent experience using XERO\n, • Worked within a finance-based role\n, • Must have strong Excel skills\n, • Proactive with excellent attention to detail\n\n Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. \n We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. \n Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. \n Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Job Title: HR Assistant/PA to the Headteacher \n Hours: 17.5 hours per week \n Reporting to: Operations Manager/The Headteacher \n Contract type: 08:00 to 12 noon Mon to Fri – Term time only \n Main purpose: \n As the HR Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run efficiently and in line with school policies and safeguarding requirements. You will manage HR administration, support recruitment processes, and maintain accurate staff records. \n Duties and responsibilities: \n Human Resources \n \n\n • Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records e.g. staff files, contracts, DBS, absence records. \n, • Supporting the recruitment process including preparing job adverts, collating applications,arranging interviews, and onboarding. \n, • Processing starters, leavers, and contract variations. \n, • Assisting with the administration of payroll changes and liaising with payroll providers as necessary. \n, • Supporting induction and training records for staff. \n, • Managing staff absence returns and maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR). \n, • Assisting in staff communications and providing general HR-related advice and support under the guidance of the Operations Manager. \n, • Ensuring HR processes and data handling comply with safeguarding, confidentiality, and 0GDPR policies.\n\n Personal Assistant (PA) \n\n • Manage the Headteacher’s diary, ensuring effective communication and coordination.\n, • Maintain staff supervision records and ensure they are carried out on time.\n, • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher.\n\n General Administration \n\n • Respond to telephone enquiries, directing queries appropriately to relevant staff members.\n, • Handling reprographic tasks and providing general administrative support within the school office.\n\n Other Duties/Responsibilities: \n\n • Be a proactive member of the Operations team. \n, • Attend staff meetings, appraisals, and professional development activities. \n, • Support general office administration duties as appropriate to the post. \n, • Contribute to whole school development plans and maintain high standards in daily duties.\n\n \n Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills: \n\n • A good standard of general education (GCSEs & A-Levels) or relevant vocational qualifications. \n, • Previous experience of working in an educational setting (desirable but not essential depending on experience). \n\n \n Knowledge and Skills: \n\n • Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality in all HR matters.\n, • Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and data protection. \n, • Excellent analytical and data extraction skills. \n, • Ability to manage pressure and maintain a positive, solution-focused attitude. \n, • Strong numeracy and attention to detail. \n, • Ability to take initiative and manage workload independently. \n, • Strong interpersonal and team-working skills. \n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively. \n\n\n, • Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the school's vision. \n, • Prior experience in finance and administration (education sector experience desirable). • Proficiency in accounting software (FMS desirable), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). \n, • Experience using HR systems or databases desirable but training can be given. \n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills. \n, • Understanding of HR policies and best practices.\n\n \n

School Finance Assistant (SAGE Intacct Experience Essential) \n London E14 | Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 | Weekly Rolling Contract \n Are you an organised and proactive Finance Assistant with experience using SAGE Intaact and a passion for keeping financial processes running smoothly? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join a busy and supportive school finance team in East London (E14) on a weekly rolling contract. \n Working closely with the Finance Manager, Trust Financial Controller, and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the school. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and finance expertise will make a real difference. \n\n • Raising requisitions and converting them into Purchase Orders using Sage Intaact, following approval procedures\n, • Processing invoices for monthly BACS payments\n, • Managing the shared finance inbox and responding to staff and supplier queries\n, • Setting up and maintaining supplier records on the system\n, • Placing orders and ensuring accurate financial records\n, • Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc finance and administrative duties\n\n Weekly rolling contract offering flexibility and consistency \n Supportive and collaborative team environment \n Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals \n Make a meaningful impact within a school community \n We're looking for: \n\n • Previous Finance Assistant or similar finance administration experience\n, • Working knowledge of SAGE Intaact\n, • Strong organisational and communication skills\n, • Ability to manage workloads effectively and work accurately under pressure\n, • Experience within education would be advantageous but is not essential\n\n Apply today and become an integral part of a dedicated finance team supporting the delivery of outstanding services to the school community. \n Important: Applicants must be willing to complete the registration process and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service. \n Apply now to be considered. \n \n

We're working with a leading global TV and entertainment group on an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, creative media environment. \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Process and accurately post a high volume of supplier invoices onto the PMI finance system\n, • Manage daily invoice postings and allocations\n, • Prepare and process weekly BACS payment runs\n, • Complete fortnightly supplier/creditor account reconciliations\n, • Review and maintain the creditor ledger, working closely with the Payables Manager to identify and resolve issues\n, • Post and reconcile fortnightly bank reconciliation items\n, • Support the wider AP team with general ad-hoc finance duties and process improvements\n, • Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and within required deadlines\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Previous experience within AP\n, • Experience using PMI or a similar finance system would be advantageous\n, • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy\n, • Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop within finance\n, • Strong technical & Excel skills\n, • Available to start immediately\n\n \n Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are pleased to be partnering with Paul Hamlyn Foundation to recruit an Assistant Accountant - Investments on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. \n Paul Hamlyn Foundation is one of the UK's largest independent grant-making foundations, using its resources to support social change and work towards a more just and equitable society. \n This role will take responsibility for much of the day-to-day accounting relating to the Foundation's investment portfolio, working closely with colleagues in Finance and Investments. \n Alongside strong accounting skills and attention to detail, values fit is very important. Paul Hamlyn Foundation is looking for someone who genuinely connects with its commitment to social justice, equality and tackling disadvantage. \n About the role \n Reporting to the Finance Manager - Investments, you will maintain accurate accounting records for the investment portfolio and support the wider finance team where required. \n\n • Maintaining investment fund valuations, updating spreadsheets and posting journals\n, • Reconciling internal investment records with those held by the Foundation's investment advisers\n, • Preparing payments and accounting entries for new funds, redemptions and capital calls\n, • Setting up new investment fund codes within the finance system\n, • Verifying changes to fund managers' bank details in line with internal procedures\n, • Monitoring distributions and accounting for investment cash transactions and income\n, • Maintaining records of outstanding investment commitments\n, • Reviewing fund documentation and accounting for investment management fees\n, • Supporting the investment management fee budget\n, • Preparing monthly cash information and supporting investment portfolio reporting\n, • Providing records and explanations for the annual audit and year-end accounts\n, • Helping improve financial controls, systems, processes and templates\n\n This would suit someone who enjoys detailed accounting work, is comfortable handling complex transactions and takes pride in accuracy and good financial control. \n The ideal candidate will bring \n\n • Experience working in an accounting role\n, • A strong understanding of double-entry accounting\n, • Good analytical and numerical skills\n, • Strong Excel skills, including spreadsheet building, SUMIFS and LOOKUPs\n, • Experience using a finance system\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to process complex transactions accurately\n, • A methodical and organised approach\n, • The ability to communicate financial information clearly and build effective working relationships\n, • A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to support a small team\n, • A genuine affinity with Paul Hamlyn Foundation's mission and values\n\n Previous investment accounting experience would be useful, although strong underlying accounting knowledge, Excel, accuracy and the ability to learn are more important. \n Key details \n\n • Salary: c.£45,000 FTE depending on experience and qualifications\n, • Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract\n, • Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week\n, • Location: 5-11 Leeke Street, London WC1X 9HY / hybrid\n, • Office requirement: Minimum 40% of working time in the London office\n, • Benefits: 25 days' annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays; 10% employer pension contribution plus an additional matched 2.5%; medical, permanent health and life insurance after probation\n\n Paul Hamlyn Foundation is open to discussing flexible working arrangements and to adjusting how the role is delivered to enable candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. \n Altum Consulting and Paul Hamlyn Foundation are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Billing Assistant – 18 month FTC \n \n This large international law firm with a strong London presence is looking to hire a new Billing Assistant to join the firm’s busy newly structured London Finance team on an initial 12-18 Month FTC basis, with the potential to become permanent long term. Candidates available at short notice able to start in September are preferred. The firm are keen to hire a legal biller who is capable to settle quickly and able to support Partners with a range of multi-matter billing queries. \n \n What’s on Offer: \n \n\n • Salary circa £45,000\n, • Hybrid working policy of 3 days offices based\n, • Chancery Lane / City Thameslink\n\n \n Reporting into the Billing Manager, supporting a small team of Billing Specialists, this is an ideal opportunity for a Billing Assistant with minimum 2 years law firm experience, ideally with exposure to Aderant AND/OR various e-billing platforms. \n \n Billing Assistant – What you will be doing: \n \n\n • Assist the Billing Specialists with the end-to-end administration of the billing process\n, • Follow up with partners to ensure pre-bills are returned by the deadline\n, • Perform all required prebill edits, including narrative edits, time/cost adjustments and write-offs (in accordance with firm’s policies and procedures)\n, • Ensure bills meet the agreed client guidelines, generate final invoices and email to clients\n, • Ensure all filing is completed for finalised invoices and any related correspondence\n, • Respond to emails, both billing related and other routine inquires in the Billing inbox\n, • Work within the team structure and have direct communication with Partners, Associates and PAs\n, • Generate WIP and other billing reports when required.\n, • Cover colleagues workload where necessary\n\n \n Billing Assistant What we are looking for: \n \n\n • 2 years current legal billing experience\n, • Knowledge of Aderant AND/OR ebilling platforms\n, • Highly numerate\n, • Some knowledge and awareness of VAT and SAR\n, • Confident Excel user\n, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Team player with First class interpersonal communication skills\n\n

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - READY TO MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE A BIG ONE? \n Fancy joining a global law firm with 1,000+ lawyers worldwide, advising some of the world's leading multinational clients across Corporate, Finance, Litigation and Regulatory? \n And the best bit? You don't need to know everything on day one. \n Up to £30,000 4:1 Hybrid Working City of London Excellent opportunity for career development \n We're looking for an Office Manager Assistant to support the Office Manager and help keep the London office running like clockwork. \n Candidates must have previous Legal Administrative experience to be considered. \n WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? \n Think organiser, problem-solver and office superhero: \n Supporting the Office Manager with day-to-day operations \n Coordinating meetings, room bookings and office events \n Managing stationery, office supplies and deliveries \n Assisting with new starter onboarding \n Liaising with building management and external suppliers \n Helping with access passes, facilities and general office queries \n Supporting team events and office initiatives \n Maintaining records, spreadsheets and administrative systems \n Being a friendly first point of contact for staff and visitors \n And generally making sure everything works as it should! \n WHY THIS ROLE? \n As the firm continues to evolve, so can you. \n It could be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a professional services environment, develop their Office Management experience and gradually take on more responsibility. \n You'll be working alongside an experienced Office Manager, giving you the opportunity to learn, develop and carve out your own career path. \n Big firm. Global exposure. Great starting point. \n If you're organised, proactive, personable and the type of person who notices something needs doing before someone has to ask… \n This could be your opportunity to get your foot firmly in the door.

Senior Finance Officer - Payables \n We are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead accounts payable operations and help ensure strong financial controls for a national charity. \n Position: Senior Finance Officer - Payables Salary: £41,484 per annum Location: London Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing date: 21 September 2026 \n About the role \n We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer - Payables to take the lead on the day-to-day delivery of an accurate, efficient and well-controlled accounts payable function. \n You will oversee purchase ledger operations, weekly payment runs, supplier reconciliations and month-end processes, while supporting colleagues across the organisation and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Leading the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function\n, • Preparing and managing weekly payment runs\n, • Ensuring staff expenses and non-payroll costs are processed in line with internal controls\n, • Completing monthly purchase ledger reconciliations and reviewing aged creditors\n, • Managing banking and credit card administration\n, • Leading system administration and support for the Business Central finance system\n, • Preparing month-end prepayments, accruals, allocations and control account reconciliations\n, • Reviewing and approving month-end journals and reconciliations\n, • Supporting year-end audit preparation and responding to audit queries\n, • Line managing the Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger\n, • Supporting continuous improvement and greater automation across finance processes\n\n About you \n You will be a part-qualified accountant or bring substantial practical experience gained across a range of finance roles. \n You will have excellent knowledge of end-to-end purchase ledger processes and experience preparing accounts to trial balance stage. Strong IT skills are essential, alongside the confidence to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through systems and automation. \n You will also need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise effectively and experience of supporting or managing colleagues. \n Above all, you will bring personal and professional integrity and share Depaul UK's commitment to equality, inclusion and creating better futures for young people. \n About the organisation \n You will be joining an established national charity that provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people. \n The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and offers a strong benefits package including 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, training and development, flexible working options where suitable, a cash health plan and Employee Assistance Programme. \n Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Senior Accounts Payable Officer, Purchase Ledger Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Purchase Ledger Supervisor, Finance Team Leader or Assistant Accountant. \n Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant \n London | Permanent | Hybrid working | £33k - £36k Per Annum \n The organisation \n Our client is an established UK property consultancy working across complex, high-value assets. The business has ambitious growth plans under its current leadership and is investing in a Finance function that is increasingly visible across the organisation. \n Rather than operating solely as a back-office function, Finance works closely with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders. This makes the Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant position particularly suited to someone who enjoys building relationships alongside working with financial information. \n The team has a sociable culture with regular events and offers: \n • Study support. \n * An annual bonus, paid at the end of the financial year. \n * Pension contributions matched up to approximately 6.5%. \n * Private medical insurance. \n * Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the London office. \n The role/responsibilities \n Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, the Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant will support cash collection while gaining exposure to other areas of the Finance function. This provides an opportunity to develop a broader finance skill set rather than focusing exclusively on credit control. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n • Chasing overdue debts by telephone and email while maintaining positive client relationships. \n * Allocating cash receipts accurately and resolving suspense items. \n * Managing the accounts receivable inbox and supporting client refunds. \n * Working with fee earners, billing teams and other colleagues to resolve invoice queries and disputes. \n * Supporting monthly client statement runs and maintaining accurate debtor information. \n * Updating financial information and client records within NetSuite. \n * Supporting bank reconciliations and other monthly Finance tasks. \n * Providing additional accounts support across the Finance team when required. \n The Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant will have regular contact with people across the organisation, so this is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys the relationship-building side of Finance as much as the numbers. \n The skills needed/requirements \n We are looking for someone at an early stage of their finance career who can demonstrate: \n • A working knowledge of credit control, accounts assistance or a related finance function. \n * Experience allocating cash receipts or working with sales and purchase ledgers. \n * Good written and verbal communication skills. \n * Confidence communicating with internal and external stakeholders. \n * Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to managing competing priorities. \n * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications. \n * Reliability and a commitment to completing work accurately. \n * Experience using accounting systems, with NetSuite knowledge particularly advantageous. \n * Reconciliation experience, where possible. \n Experience within property or professional services would be useful but is not essential, and candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply. \n This Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant opportunity would suit someone looking to build their finance career within a growing organisation while gaining exposure beyond traditional credit control. \n The client is looking to make the appointment quickly, so apply now as interviews are ongoing. \n Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know

Assistant Billings Manager \n £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience | Central London | Hybrid – 3 days office-based |Permanent \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced billing professional to join a growing international business in Central London. Working closely with the Billings Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of accurate billing and revenue processes across a varied customer and revenue base. \n This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working with financial data, solving billing issues and improving processes. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple finance and operational systems, contribute to automation projects and provide meaningful support to senior stakeholders. Apply today! \n The organisation offers a collaborative and inclusive working environment, with strong opportunities for professional development and progression. It is a social business with regular company events and an emphasis on employee wellbeing and career development. \n As Assistant Billings Manager, your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing the preparation and delivery of invoices across several revenue streams, including accommodation, point-of-sale and corporate customers.\n, • Reviewing billing information from EPOS, CRM and other systems to identify discrepancies and ensure charges are complete and accurate.\n, • Producing regular sales, billing and revenue analysis for management and other key stakeholders.\n, • Investigating billing exceptions and resolving issues promptly with relevant internal teams.\n, • Maintaining clear and accurate billing records and supporting documentation.\n, • Assisting with month-end reporting and ensuring transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.\n, • Applying appropriate VAT and revenue recognition principles to billing activity.\n, • Supporting audit requirements and maintaining effective financial controls.\n, • Identifying opportunities to streamline billing processes and improve efficiency through automation and system development.\n, • Assisting with system testing, enhancements and the implementation of improved billing procedures.\n, • Working closely with Operations, Sales and other departments to resolve customer and billing queries.\n\n You will ideally have: \n\n • Previous experience within billing, revenue, sales ledger or a similar finance environment.\n, • Experience managing a small team of accounts receivable assistants.\n, • A good understanding of invoicing, VAT and revenue recognition.\n, • Strong experience using NetSuite in a billing or finance capacity.\n, • Experience working with EPOS and/or CRM systems and handling data from multiple sources.\n, • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs and complex formulas.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n, • The confidence to work with colleagues across different departments and communicate financial information clearly.\n, • The ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced commercial environment.\n\n The successful candidate will benefit from: \n\n • Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the Central London office.\n, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training and study support.\n, • Corporate gym discounts.\n, • Food and beverage discounts.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Cycle to Work scheme.\n, • Regular social and company events.\n, • A comprehensive employee wellbeing package.\n, • Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing international finance function.\n\n \n \n \n

Our client is one of the leading companies in interactive entertainment industry, well-established worldwide with headquarters in Japan. \n We’re currently recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant join their friendly and professional team in London. \n As a Junior Management Accountant, the job holder is to work closely with the Corporate Planning Manager to support the Corporate Planning team across a variety of projects as well as maintaining the day-to-day tasks of the management accounting function and providing support to other functions as required.. \n \n Job Description: \n Budget /Forecasting \n\n • Collate and process data accurately on the forecast tools for budgeting, forecasting and reporting purposes.\n, • Produce regular reconciliations of actuals and forecast data.\n, • Support with the preparation of the financial review package for the monthly board meeting.\n, • Communicate effectively with other team members to interpret forecast data.\n, • Support the Corporate Planning team with the production of other required reports for meetings in a timely manner. Ensure that the uploading of actual data onto the forecasts system is accurate and done in a timely manner.\n, • Support with the preparation of cashflow statements and review liaising with other teams and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and understanding in order to explain discrepancies with budget and prior cashflow.\n\n Tracking Analysis \n\n • Produce regular tracking reports relating to spend and gross sales.\n, • Assist in the preparation of monthly analysis reports for our Headquarters in Japan.\n, • Provide regular analysis reports of budget, actuals and forecast.\n\n .Business Support \n\n • Ensure that the master data is maintained and process regular data uploading across the forecast system, stock in channel tracking system and expense system.\n, • Compile and process data for the financial planning process, including the evaluation of budget submissions, mid-term reviews, and future product line-ups.\n\n Other Duties \n\n • Work proactively as a member of the Corporate Planning Team, collaborating and supporting other roles.\n, • Perform additional duties where required, including project work to streamline and strengthen current processes. .\n\n \n Requirements: \n\n • Experience in preparing reports, running finance transactions and preparing reconciliations (ideally in a Finance Department).\n, • A critical thinker, with demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a good understanding of PowerPoint.\n, • Experience with SAP and Oracle Essbase would be advantageous.\n, • An aspiring management accountant seeking a long-term career in accounting. Part qualified, studying towards a CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification essential.\n, • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.\n\n \n Conditions: \n\n • Salary - Negotiable depending on experience, £30-45,000 per annum\n, • Location - London\n, • Other benefits available\n\n \n For more details, please contact us immediately! \n \n * Access Appointments Consultancy Ltd is a recruitment agency based in London. Please note that we’re afraid that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide feedbacks on individual CVs. Also we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation such as passport/visas when required. Thank you for your time and cooperation* \n

Bookkeeper - Construction - Romford - Up to £30,000 \n I’m currently recruiting for a Bookkeeperto join a well-established and growing construction business based in Romford, ideally to start ASAP / end of Sept. \n This is a genuinely varied, hands-on rolewithin an SME environment, ideal for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps things organised, takes ownership and gets involved across bothfinance and the wider running of the office. \n The business operates across London and the South East, delivering specialist construction services across residential and commercial projects, and has built its reputation around quality, reliability and strong client relationships. \n ??Romford \n ??Up to £30,000 DOE \n ??Start date: 1st October - if you can start sooner highly advantageous \n ?Office-based \n The role will include: \n ?? Day-to-day bookkeeping usingSage \n ?? Preparing and submittingCIS returns \n ?? Assisting withVAT returns \n ?? Answering the office telephone and dealing with enquiries \n ?? Managing emails and general office administration \n ?? Supporting with the day-to-day running of the business \n ?? Taking on a variety of additional tasks where required \n We’re looking for someone who: \n ? Has strong, practicalSage experience \n ? Has good knowledge ofCIS and VAT \n ? Is organised, reliable and able to manage their own workload \n ? Is confident speaking with people over the telephone \n ? Is comfortable working independently in a small business environment \n ? Ideally lives locally toRomford / East London / Essex \n This would suit someone who enjoys a role whereno two days are exactly the same, and who wants to be a key part of a close-knit business rather than just a small cog in a large finance function. \n If you’re an experiencedBookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Office Manager or Finance/Office Administratorwith the right Sage, CIS and VAT experience, I’d be keen to hear from you. \n ??Interested? Drop me a message or get in touch to discuss the role.

We are seeking proactive and highly organised Part-Time / Full-Time Finance Assistant to support our finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of financial processes. \n The successful candidate will assist with accounts payable and receivable, data entry, reconciliations, financial reporting, and administrative tasks while contributing to the overall efficiency and integrity of the finance department. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. \n Role and Responsibilities \n\n • Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, payment runs and resolving supplier queries.\n, • Raise and manage sales invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing.\n, • Manage customer accounts, including credit control and the collection of outstanding debts.\n, • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.\n, • Perform and maintain daily bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any differences.\n, • Process employee expense claims and timesheets accurately and in a timely manner.\n, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journals and account reconciliations.\n, • Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.\n, • Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and support statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Manage the monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) reconciliation and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.\n, • Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and support statutory reporting requirements.\n, • Prepare financial reports, schedules and analysis to support the Finance Manager.\n, • Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded.\n, • Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance Manager and the wider finance team.\n, • Maintain compliance with company financial policies, procedures and internal controls.\n, • Support the continuous improvement of finance processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency.\n, • Support the Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function.\n, • Maintain accurate filing and documentation of financial records in accordance with company procedures.\n, • Carry out additional tasks as required by the Finance Manager.\n\n Essential: \n\n • Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.\n, • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.\n, • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • Good organisational and time management skills.\n, • Proactive with a positive attitude.\n, • Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Comfortable working to deadlines.\n, • Eager to learn and develop professionally.\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.\n, • Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience of 2-3 years in accounting.\n, • Experience using Microsoft Business Central.\n, • Worked within the trade industry and understands payment applications and self-billing.\n, • Proven bookkeeping experience.\n, • knowledge of accounting principles.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Government Pension Scheme.\n, • 31 days leave (inc. Bank Holidays)\n, • Half day off for your birthday.\n, • Unlimited access to our wellbeing and mental health resource centre.\n, • Company recognition vouchers.\n, • Wellbeing Cash allowance.\n, • Health Cash plan.\n\n We are an equal opportunities employer to the elimination of all forms of discrimination, and this is backed by the following policies: \n\n • Equalities, diversity and inclusion\n, • Bullying and Harassment\n, • Equal Opportunities\n, • Managing Street at work\n, • Mental Health\n, • Occupational Health and Wellbeing\n, • Whistleblowing\n\n \n NO AGENCIES PLEASE \n \n

The Treasury Assistant will benefit from a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week in the London office and three days working remotely, alongside support for relevant professional development. \n The organisation \n Our client is an established UK real estate investment business with a substantial portfolio of retail assets across the country. Alongside its directly owned portfolio, the business manages assets on behalf of investment partners. \n The organisation places importance on its people, portfolio and partnerships, with a focus on developing talent internally and investing in its culture, systems and working environment. \n Benefits include: \n • Private medical cover following confirmation of employment, with previous medical history disregarded and options covering a spouse and dependants at the same address, alongside optional dental cover. \n • A 6% pension contribution through salary exchange. \n • Group Life Assurance and Income Protection. \n • Salary sacrifice schemes, including Ride to Work and workplace nursery arrangements. \n • Access to a discount marketplace and Tastecard. \n • Support towards relevant professional development, including course costs, study and exam days. \n • Professional membership support. \n • Enhanced maternity leave contributions. \n The role and responsibilities \n Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Treasury Assistant will support the day-to-day management and monitoring of investment portfolios, helping to ensure investment activities are undertaken in line with agreed mandates and internal procedures. \n The Treasury Assistant's responsibilities will include: \n • Reconciling bank accounts, resolving discrepancies and identifying surplus balances for investment. \n • Supporting investment research, market analysis and trade recommendations. \n • Monitoring portfolio positions and liquidity requirements across portfolios. \n • Maintaining relationships with banks, brokers and external counterparties. \n • Preparing weekly balances and quarterly cash bridges. \n • Assisting with portfolio position and liquidity reports for internal stakeholders and committees. \n • Maintaining accurate investment documentation and monitoring files in line with internal procedures. \n • Recording minutes and tracking actions from internal meetings, including Investment Committee meetings. \n • Responding to stakeholder information requests and ensuring supporting documentation is collated accurately. \n • Supporting analysis of the key risks, strengths and weaknesses of financial products within the portfolios. \n • Contributing to investment strategy discussions through market monitoring and data analysis. \n • Assisting with investment papers, including new investment proposals, analysis reports and routine monitoring reports. \n • Supporting due diligence for new strategic investment proposals. \n • Supporting senior-level client and investment relationships. \n • Contributing to improvements across investment processes and the wider investment function. \n • Supporting ad-hoc projects. \n • Undertaking continuing professional training. \n • Keeping up to date with matters affecting the UK economy, financial news and market developments. \n The skills needed and requirements \n The successful Treasury Assistant will have a willingness to learn, good communication skills and an interest in real estate. You should also be comfortable working with financial information and engaging with a range of stakeholders. \n We are looking for: \n • Relevant qualifications and/or experience within a regulated environment, with awareness of FCA requirements. \n • A relevant degree, such as finance or economics, and/or progress towards a professional qualification such as IMC, CFA or ACT. \n • An interest in real estate investment and a willingness to develop your knowledge of the sector. \n • Exposure to, or an interest in, fund selection and due diligence would be advantageous. \n • Good attention to detail and analytical skills. \n • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining financial models and analysing datasets, alongside working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications. \n • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively against deadlines. \n • Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. \n • A willingness to learn and continue developing your technical knowledge. \n Interviews are expected to progress quickly, so apply now to be considered for this Treasury Assistant opportunity. \n Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

Our client is one of the UK's largest purpose-led accountancy firms, with over 1,000 colleagues across the East, South East, London and the Midlands. They advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals across the UK and internationally, spanning Accountancy & Advisory, Tax, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery. The firm is committed to supporting colleagues' professional development at every stage of their career. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with a background in mixed tax, corporate tax, or private client work to join a growing Property Tax team, working exclusively on advisory projects. No prior property tax experience is needed - you'll be supported with structured training while building on the skills you already have. My client are hiring across all levels from Assistant Manager,Manager,Senior Manager and Associate Director who are keen to specialise. \n \n You'll gain exposure to a broad client base including owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, property clients and high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on SDLT, VAT on land and property, and capital allowances. \n \n Accountabilities \n \n • Support delivery of property tax advisory work, including SDLT, VAT and capital allowances, under senior guidance \n • Assist with tax due diligence, transaction support and documentation review on property and corporate deals \n • Prepare draft technical notes, advice letters and client-facing documentation for review \n • Build property tax knowledge through structured training and on-the-job learning \n • Liaise with clients and professional contacts as part of wider project teams \n • Support senior colleagues with research and technical queries \n • Begin identifying tax planning opportunities and risks under supervision \n • Contribute to a collaborative, high-quality team culture \n \n Skills/qualifications \n \n • ATT/CTA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience, with a background in mixed tax, corporate tax, or private client tax \n • No property tax experience required - training provided, though beneficial \n • Strong technical grounding in at least one core tax discipline \n • Good written and verbal communication skills \n • Willingness to build a career in property tax advisory \n • Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines \n • Team-oriented with a proactive attitude \n \n Core benefits \n \n • No timesheets \n • Advisory-only caseload - no routine compliance work \n • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional days \n • Auto-enrolment pension scheme \n • Death in Service benefit \n • Professional membership support \n • Health cash-back scheme (dental/optical/therapies) \n • Agile/Hybrid working policy \n • Access to technical and professional training resources \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Financial Controller – Hospitality \n Central London | c.£60,000–£75,000 depending on experience \n Are you an experienced hospitality finance professional who enjoys being as close to the operation as you are to the numbers? \n Do you enjoy working with operational leaders, helping them understand what's driving performance rather than simply reporting what happened last month? \n We're partnering with a prestigious Central London hospitality venue to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of its on-site finance function. \n This is a genuinely broad role combining strong financial control with commercial influence. \n Working closely with the SLT, ownership and Heads of Department, you'll lead the finance function while playing an important role in the wider leadership team. You'll provide the insight, challenge and financial understanding that helps operational teams make better commercial decisions. \n This isn't a role for somebody who wants to operate at arm's length from the detail. You'll need to understand the mechanics of hotel finance, enjoy being close to the operation and be equally comfortable discussing departmental performance with an HOD as you are reviewing a balance sheet reconciliation. \n The role \n You'll take responsibility for areas including: \n\n • Monthly management accounts, reporting and meaningful commentary\n, • Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management\n, • Business partnering with the charismatic and supportive GM and operational Heads of Department\n, • Analysis of departmental performance across various revenue streams\n, • Revenue and income audit, working capital and financial controls\n, • Payroll, VAT, audit and statutory requirements\n, • Leading and developing the finance team\n, • Improving systems, processes and reporting\n, • Helping operational managers understand the numbers behind their departments and identify opportunities to improve performance\n\n Your experience \n We're particularly interested in speaking with people who have strong experience within hospitality finance and understand the financial mechanics of a self-accounting property. \n You'll ideally have operated within a relevant environment and understand areas such as memberships, rooms and F&B profitability, income audit, revenue reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting and hotel financial controls. \n Just as importantly, you'll be comfortable working with non-finance colleagues. \n You'll need the confidence to challenge when appropriate, the communication skills to explain financial information without unnecessary jargon and the personality to build strong relationships across the organisation. \n You might already be a Financial Controller, or perhaps a strong hospitality Finance Manager/Assistant Financial Controller ready to take ownership of a broader function. \n Professional qualifications are welcomed, but relevant experience, commercial judgement and the ability to engage with people will be every bit as important. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-quality, reputable and historic Central London hospitality business in a visible role where Finance genuinely contributes to the day-to-day performance of the operation. \n Interested? \n Please apply or contact BondMoran Recruitment for a confidential conversation. As ever, we're very happy to have an old-fashioned chat before you decide whether it's right for you. \n Given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, many of our responses will be via email as we simply can’t call every application - We know that’s not what you want to hear but we hope you’ll understand? \n Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role, and if you haven’t heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. \n We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you, however if you do not wish to remain on our database, please let us know and we will obviously remove you. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us for a chat \n \n

Edenbrook are partnering with a Big 4 Consultancy on a Assistant Manager/Senior Associate Insurance Risk and Regulation Opportunity.Role Responsibilities:You will support client delivery and build your technical capability through activities including:• Supporting the delivery of risk and regulatory engagements for insurance clients• Performing controls documentation, testing and analysis across finance, actuarial and risk processes• Researching regulatory developments and contributing to client deliverables• Collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality outcomes.The ideal Candidate:• You have experience working within insurance, risk, regulation, internal audit or controls environments• You have an understanding of internal controls and governance concepts• You are familiar with insurance regulatory frameworks such as Solvency II or financial reporting controls• You are comfortable analysing data, processes and controls to identify issues and improvements• You can work effectively as part of a team across multiple engagements• You are motivated to develop your technical and professional skills within advisoryDiscipline(s): Audit, Risk & ComplianceJob type: Permanent