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Are you a driven and commercially minded accountant looking for your next challenge in one of Scotland’s most vibrant cities? We are thrilled to be recruiting on behalf of a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Edinburgh, who are seeking a talented Accounts Assistant Manager to join their highly regarded team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a meaningful step forward in your career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more! Crowe Watson Recruitment is one of the most trusted names in specialist accountancy recruitment, with a strong presence across Scotland and the wider UK market. With a reputation built on professionalism, integrity, and an in-depth understanding of the accountancy profession, Crowe Watson consistently delivers an exceptional experience for both candidates and clients. You can rest assured that your job search is in expert hands with a team that is wholly committed to finding the very best fit for your skills and ambitions. This is a varied and rewarding role in which you will support the management team in delivering a high-quality accounts service to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate entities. You will take responsibility for reviewing work prepared by junior staff, managing client relationships, and contributing to the smooth running of the department. Edinburgh’s thriving business community provides a rich and stimulating client base, and this firm offers a genuinely supportive environment in which ambitious professionals can grow and flourish. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities • Managing and reviewing accounts prepared by junior and semi-senior members of the team, • Acting as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients, • Supporting managers and partners on more complex assignments and planning work, • Overseeing workflow within the team and ensuring deadlines are met consistently, • Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior staff, • Contributing to business development and client retention initiativesRequirements, • ACA/ACCA qualified with a solid background in accounts preparation and review, • At least four years' experience working within a UK Practice environment, • Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality work to deadlines, • Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident client-facing manner, • A motivated team player with a genuine desire to progress into a senior leadership role

Chief Accountant Salary: up to £74,652 Location: Kettering Permanent About the Chief Accountant opportunity: Sellick Partnership is proud to have partnered with North Northamptonshire Council with their permanent recruitment for an exciting Chief Accountant opportunity. North Northamptonshire Council was established in 2021. Having gone through the LGR process they now successfully form one of the largest unitary councils in the country. North Northamptonshire Council have an established network of senior leaders from CEO to Assistant Director level that are working together to build a supportive "one-Council" culture which is central to their approach and helps to build solid foundations needed to drive future service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity to play an integral part in this as the Chief Accountant. Key responsibilities of the Chief Accountant will include: • Lead in supporting the Assistant Director of Finance & Accountancy in relation to the Accountancy function, • Close down of the Council's accounts, • Production of the Statement of Accounts, • Overall financial governance ensuring controls are in place and are being effectively maintained., • Take a leading role across the organisation in supporting Executive Directors, Assistant Directors and Service Managers in the overall stewardship of the Council's finances. Ideal characteristics of the Chief Accountant should include: You will have the drive, initiative, confidence and creativity needed to shape services, focus on emerging priorities and deliver excellent services for residents and local communities. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of the Council's One Council journey of transformation across North Northamptonshire. Benefits available to the Chief Accountant will include: • Highly competitive salary, • Flexible working hours, • Competitive local government pension scheme, • Remote working with occasion on-site presence in Kettering How to apply for the Chief Accountant position: If you would like more information on the Chief Accountant opportunity or an informal discussion about working at North Northamptonshire Council, please contact Daniella Pye in our Sellick Partnership Derby office. Closing date: Wednesday 21th May 2025. Interview date: W/c Monday 26th May 2025 Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

CMA is currently working with an international business in Southampton who are considered a market leader within their industry sector and are a continued growth trajectory. The role of the Assistant Accountant is to support the UK Finance Manager in all aspects of financial accounting and financial analysis across multiple sites, providing financial input to commercial decisions of the business. This is a really varied role which will incorporate both day to day transactional and month end responsibilities. Please note you MUST have recent experience with Microsoft Dynamics and demonstrate a strong level of proficiency in the using this software within finance. This is a remote role that will be home based with monthly team meetings held in Southampton or London. What will the Assistant Accountant role involve? • Assist in preparing monthly accounts to include month end journal postings and corrective journals., • Oversee purchase ledger ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately., • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies., • Completing accounting entries for company credit cards, expenses and petty cash., • General administration support across the Finance team and any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Group Financial Controller. Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy: • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic is essential., • Part qualified ACCA or CIMA or AAT qualified and looking to commence with further qualifications., • Experience working in cross functional teams., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication skills, a real team player with a strong team ethos. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Assistant Accountant Department: Finance Location: Rushmere We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting, planning and control across our central functions. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain exposure to FP&A, reporting, and business partnering in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do • Support month-end reporting, journals and reconciliations, • Analyse data and investigate variances and anomalies, • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, • Prepare weekly reporting and finance insights, • Support balance sheet reconciliations and audit requirements, • Monitor and report on GRNI and cost positions, • Contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc projects What You'll Bring • Strong Excel and analytical skills, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Good communication and stakeholder skills, • Proactive, organised and able to meet deadlines, • Interest in studying towards a professional accounting qualification, • Experience in finance or administration (desirable) JBRP1_UKTJ

Management Accountant 10-12 month contract, Lincolnshire. Hays Senior Finance are working with a lovely growing organisation to recruit a Management Accountant for a 10-12 month fixed term contract.

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring t

Review and support preparation of statutory financial statements. Strengthen and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures. Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and longer-term financial planning.

This is the opportunity to join an excellent independent accountancy firm based in Edinburgh.The firm have a friendly, supportive, culture with an attractive approach to work-life balance and are keen to onboard a bookkeeper to join their team.The firm themselves offer a range of services including

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each o

The business is known for its commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high standards of financial control. With a strong international footprint, the organisation places significant emphasis on collaboration, service delivery, and building scalable, future-proof financial o

As Interim Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reports, supporting both day-to-day finance operations and wider organisational objectives. Solid technical accounting experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role. Hays are working with a l

About the RoleReporting to the management team, you will be responsible for taking accounts from the ledgers through to basic quarterly management accounts/trial balance, credit control and working with the external Accountants to provide information for payroll and year-end as well as supporting th

This is a rare chance to step into a high-impact Senior Management Accountant role within a fast-growing, PE-backed healthcare business at a genuinely exciting point in its journey. This opportunity will take financial ownership of a newly acquired entity. If you’re a commercially minded Managemen

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester complex care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of ou

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. To join us as a Housekee

Our client is a growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in a prime Edinburgh location. Following a strong period of growth, they would like to take on an CA or ACCA qualified accountant. Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include:.

Commercial Financial Reporting and Analysis. Provide financial input into tenders, bids and strategic commercial opportunities. The successful candidate is responsible for providing financial insight, business partnering and commercial analysis that drive revenue growth and margin improvement.

You will oversee the Council's Day-to-day financial operations including budgets, forecasts, accounting records, financial controls, and risk management. To succeed, you will bring strong technical financial knowledge, methodical work procedures, a confident communication style, and the ability to w

We are currently looking for a new catering assistant to join our team. As a kitchen assistant your responsibilities would include:.

Join us as our new Senior Health Care Assistant at Wytham Lodge care home in Burnley. Our Senior Health Care Assistants work closely with the Nurse in Charge and lead our Care Teams in supporting every aspect of our residents day-to-day lives. Senior Health Care Assistant - nights.

Every day as a domiciliary Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing.

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a revolutionary business in the recruitment of a senior financial accountant.

If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you. As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to older adults across the. However, if you do not have experience, we provide full training and encou

Thats why your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be so important. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener, youll need previous experience of maintenance and gardening. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener at a Barchester care home, youll help to cre

Care Concern Group is hiring a Care Assistant to work weekends in the City of Edinburgh.

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Care Assistant Contract - Weekends. As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday.

A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. Shift time: 10:00-20:00 ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, youll play a crucial role in the success of your c

Spirit Energy is searching for a Financial Controller to lead financial accounting and audit processes in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will oversee financial controls, working capital, tax compliance, and deliver financial insights to stakeholders. The role requires a qualified accountant with

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong experience in ERP systems and finance operations.

We have a rare opportunity for the asset finance arm of a global equipment manufacturer who are looking for a sales leader to run a team of field based Territory Managers across the North of England and Scotland.The role is part of the senior leadership team, and is responsible for coaching and deve

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, youll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, youll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environm

The Group Financial Controller will be a hands‑on, technically strong finance leader responsible for building and running the Group's financial control, reporting, and governance framework. The role offers broad exposure across financial control, statutory reporting, consolidation, cash management

Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant youll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester

Financial Instrument Valuation Group (FIVG). Manage the month-end closing for delivery of MI and financial reports for Executive Committee and Head Office. Support Budgeting and Financial Planning.

Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, youll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role

Piper Maddox is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Finance to support financing for renewable energy projects.This remote role plays a key part in structuring tax equity and debt financings while engaging closely with development and external capital providers.The ideal candidate will have over 7 yea