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We are Global Guardians, the UK's leading Property Guardianship Company with a mission to bring empty properties back to life for the benefit of local communities. We are dedicated to offering sustainable and affordable solutions for managing vacant buildings by placing working professionals as guardians into these properties, ensuring they are kept safe and secure. \n \n We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the financial management, control and reporting of our Group, comprising Global Guardians Management Ltd, Global Guardians Facilities Management Ltd and Global 100 Ltd. \n \n Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the business remains financially robust, well controlled and commercially informed. You will provide the financial insight needed to support strategic decisions, while ensuring the underlying reporting, controls, compliance and processes are accurate, effective and scalable. \n \n This is not a role focused solely on producing reports. We are looking for someone who can interpret the numbers, understand what is driving performance, identify risk, make clear recommendations and ensure financial analysis translates into meaningful commercial action. \n \n The Role \n As Head of Finance, you will oversee the full finance function across the Group, supporting the CEO and senior leadership team with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, working capital, commercial analysis and long-term planning. \n \n You will also lead and develop the Finance team, strengthening capability, accountability and resilience while ensuring the function continues to evolve alongside a growing and operationally complex business. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts across the Group, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and management information.\n, • Prepare financial analysis and commentary for Board and senior leadership meetings, clearly explaining performance, risks, commercial implications and recommended actions.\n, • Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, approval processes, payment controls and segregation of duties.\n, • Oversee statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and other financial compliance requirements.\n, • Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other financial partners.\n, • Lead cashflow and working capital management, with a particular focus on debtor performance, aged debt, collection trends and cash conversion.\n, • Develop meaningful financial and operational KPIs covering areas such as property profitability, client profitability, guardian income, maintenance performance, debtor management and departmental performance.\n, • Work closely with operational and departmental leaders to understand the financial impact of business decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.\n, • Challenge budget variances and expenditure, ensuring budget holders take ownership of corrective actions.\n, • Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, reforecasts, cashflow projections and financial modelling.\n, • Identify financial or commercial issues, establish root causes, quantify consequences, assess options and provide clear recommendations.\n, • Lead, coach and develop the Finance team, creating a culture of accuracy, accountability, commercial awareness and continuous improvement.\n, • Improve finance systems, reporting automation, dashboards and integration between operational and financial data.\n, • Work with internal and external system providers, including My Globe, to improve reporting efficiency and financial visibility.\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n We are seeking a qualified or highly experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a genuinely commercial mindset. \n You will ideally have: \n\n • Significant experience in a senior finance role within an SME or growing multi-entity business.\n, • Experience leading, coaching and developing a Finance team.\n, • Strong knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, tax, VAT, reconciliations and compliance.\n, • Proven experience managing cashflow, working capital, debtors and aged debt.\n, • Experience producing Board-level reporting and presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders and Directors.\n, • A track record of developing KPIs, management information and financial analysis that supports better commercial decisions.\n, • The confidence to challenge budget holders, identify issues and drive accountability for financial performance.\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability.\n, • Experience with accounting software, finance systems and reporting/dashboard tools.\n\n \n Experience within property, facilities management, housing, service delivery or another operationally led sector would be advantageous. \n \n ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is preferred, although candidates qualified through significant relevant experience will also be considered. \n \n What Success Looks Like \n Success in this role will mean more than accurate accounts being produced on time. You will help create a Finance function that: \n\n • Gives the business clear and reliable visibility of financial performance.\n, • Identifies risks and opportunities before they become problems.\n, • Drives better cash conversion and working capital management.\n, • Holds departments accountable for financial outcomes.\n, • Supports commercially informed decision-making across the Group.\n, • Operates with strong controls, clear ownership and scalable processes.\n, • Provides the CEO and leadership team with practical recommendations, not just financial data.\n\n Benefits \n This is a hybrid role, combining home-based and office-based working, with attendance at Head Office and other business locations as required. \n Salary: £70,000-£85,000 depending on experience.

Tax Partner \n\n • Location: Watford, United Kingdom\n, • Job Type: Permanent\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n Join a forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory firm as a Tax Partner in their Watford office. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead and drive the strategic direction and growth of a thriving practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing client relationships, delivering exceptional service, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. \n Day-to-Day of the Role: \n\n • Support the Hub Managing Partner in delivering Xeinadin's vision, values, and strategic goals.\n, • Provide strategic direction to the regional office, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s broader objectives.\n, • Lead, inspire, and manage high-performing teams to achieve outstanding results.\n, • Manage and grow a significant client portfolio, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.\n, • Promote Xeinadin’s services to generate new business opportunities.\n, • Provide innovative solutions to clients, helping them achieve their business goals.\n, • Oversee financial performance, ensuring strong recovery rates and meeting revenue targets.\n, • Implement best practices in financial management and operational efficiency.\n, • Ensure technical compliance and accuracy across all areas of work.\n, • Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk.\n, • Recruit, develop, and manage senior team members, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • CTA qualification is desirable but not mandatory.\n, • Proven ability to lead with vision and purpose, driving growth and development.\n, • Deep understanding of the business landscape, market trends, and client challenges.\n, • Expertise in building strong client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.\n, • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to resolve complex business challenges.\n, • Demonstrates high standards of professionalism and integrity.\n, • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Company Pension Scheme\n, • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.\n, • Business closure over Christmas.\n, • Life Assurance x4 annual salary.\n, • Enhanced family leave policies and Company Sick Pay.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support.\n, • Corporate Discounts Platform and Flexible Benefits platform with various insurance options.\n\n To apply for the Tax Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. \n

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals. As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed. \n We are looking for a personable and technically strong Audit Manager to join our growing audit team in Borehamwood. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. \n The Opportunity \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking a varied portfolio, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to play a key role in developing both clients and team members. You will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion, ensuring audits are delivered efficiently, to the highest quality standards and within agreed deadlines. For the right candidate, the role will provide clear career progression with a defined pathway towards a Director position. \n What You'll Be Doing \n As our Audit Manager, you'll be responsible for: \n\n • Manage a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing engagements from planning through to completion.\n, • Ensure audits are delivered efficiently, on time, and in compliance with auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.\n, • Lead audit planning and completion meetings, supporting and developing senior team members to take on greater responsibility.\n, • Act as the key point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting professional relationships.\n, • Identify and communicate technical and commercial issues to the Responsible Individual (RI), providing practical solutions where appropriate.\n, • Manage audit resources effectively, highlighting resourcing challenges and requirements to the RI as necessary.\n, • Provide technical guidance and support to the audit team.\n, • Review audit files and working papers to a high standard prior to RI review.\n, • Review statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and disclosures.\n, • Coach, mentor, and develop team members, delivering training and promoting continuous improvement across the department.\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified.\n, • Currently operating at Audit Manager level within a UK accountancy practice.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.\n, • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.\n, • Excellent leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.\n, • Practical and commercially minded, with sound professional judgement and a strong appreciation of both compliance requirements and client needs.\n\n \n Why Join TC Group? \n We are committed to providing a sustainable and rewarding career in audit where you’ll gain exposure to a diverse and interesting portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Through careful planning, realistic deadlines and effective resource management, we aim to ensure our team maintains a healthy work-life balance. Whilst occasional additional hours may be required during peak periods, working late is the exception rather than the expectation. \n Our Benefits \n\n • Clear career progression with a defined pathway towards RI status\n, • Ongoing professional development, technical training, and support with career goals\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Hybrid and flexible working available (after probation)\n, • 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays. After 5 years’ service - increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days) and birthday day off\n, • Group life assurance x 4 salary\n, • Employee Assistance Programme, employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback, GP and prescription services\n, • Employee referral bonus\n, • Social events and team activities\n\n \n About TC Group \n TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people. We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally. \n We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship if required. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that's growing, investing in its people and creating exciting career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. \n

Own the Numbers. Strengthen the Controls. Help Build a Better Finance Function. \n Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant who enjoys being close to the detail, taking ownership of the accounting cycle and making sure the numbers genuinely stand up? \n Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where accurate month-end reporting, robust reconciliations and strong financial controls really matter? \n Join Aldenham Estate at an exciting point in the development of its finance function, with the opportunity to take ownership of core accounting while supporting improvements to systems, processes and reporting. \n If you’re a technically confident Financial Accountant who wants to take ownership, strengthen controls and help shape a better finance function, we’d love to hear from you. \n Experience within property, estates, rural businesses or another family-owned organisation would be advantageous but isn't essential. \n The Role at a Glance \n Financial Accountant (Qualified) \n Aldenham Estate | Elstree, Hertfordshire \n Predominantly working onsite with flex \n £55,000 - £60,000 DOE \n Full Time | Permanent \n Reporting to: Head of Finance \n Direct Reports: Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Support as appropriate \n Business: Diversified Family-Owned Estate | Property | Aerodrome | Glamping | Farming | Sustainable Land Management \n The Opportunity \n We’re looking for a technically strong, hands-on Financial Accountant to become the operational accounting backbone of the finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the Estate’s underlying financial records, including the monthly close, reconciliations, VAT, payroll administration, banking controls, cash-flow preparation and day-to-day finance systems administration. \n Sitting between the internal bookkeeping function and external accountants, you’ll ensure financial information across the Estate’s multiple entities is accurate, complete and presented in the right format. Your immediate priority will be maintaining operational continuity and robust financial control, while supporting the Head of Finance with the replacement of Sage 50, integration with Re-Leased and documentation of clear, consistent finance procedures - bringing greater control, clarity and confidence to the numbers. \n You'll own the technical accounting, controls and operational finance processes that ensure the underlying numbers are accurate, reliable and audit-ready. \n About You \n You’re a technically strong, hands-on accountant who enjoys doing, not simply reviewing. \n You like getting beneath the numbers—making sure balance sheets reconcile, controls work and financial information can be trusted. Curious and pragmatic, you’re comfortable navigating multi-entity complexity, investigating issues and finding workable solutions when everything doesn’t fit neatly into a standard box. \n You’ll be confident taking ownership within a small finance team, balancing competing deadlines and working independently while building strong relationships with finance colleagues, operational teams and external advisers. \n You'll likely bring \n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with strong technical accounting capability. \n • Strong financial accounting, month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience. \n • Experience preparing management accounts and supporting year-end statutory accounts. \n • Strong understanding of financial controls, banking processes, VAT and payroll administration. \n • Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems. \n • High attention to detail with a genuine commitment to accuracy and control. \n • The ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines within a hands-on finance environment. \n • Clear communication skills and confidence working with finance and non-finance stakeholders. \n • Experience within a multi-entity accounting environment would be particularly valuable. \n Knowledge of Sage 50, Re-Leased, partial exemption VAT or finance systems implementation/integration would also be beneficial. \n What Success Looks Like \n • Accurate and timely monthly close across all entities. \n • Fully reconciled balance sheets supported by appropriate schedules every month. \n • Clean, well-prepared year-end and audit files. \n • Accurate and timely VAT returns. \n • Reliable short-term cash flow visibility for the Head of Finance and Directors. \n • Effective banking, payment and access controls. \n • Accurate monthly payroll administration and reconciliation. \n • Clear, up-to-date finance procedures. \n • Successful support for finance system replacement and Re-Leased integration. \n • Reduced key-person dependency across critical finance processes. \n Why Join Aldenham Estate? \n This is an opportunity to take real ownership within a varied and unusual business environment. \n Rather than accounting for one straightforward trading business, you'll gain exposure across property, aviation, hospitality, farming and sustainable land management, all within the wider Aldenham Estate. \n You'll have \n • Genuine ownership of the accounting cycle. \n • Exposure to a varied, multi-entity family-owned organisation. \n • Close working relationship with the Head of Finance, Directors and operational teams. \n • Opportunity to strengthen financial controls and reporting. \n • Hands-on involvement in finance system replacement and process improvement. \n • Scope to make practical improvements to how the finance function operates. \n Apply Now \n If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for a varied, hands-on role where you'll take genuine ownership of financial accounting and controls while helping strengthen a developing finance function, we'd love to hear from you. \n Application notice... 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Financial Controller \n Borehamwood | £70,000-£80,000 | Permanent \n A growing stock-led wholesale and e-commerce business is looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of its accountancy function following a sustained period of growth. \n This is less about inheriting a perfectly polished accountancy department and more about improving what is already there. The business has grown quickly, creating a genuine need to redesign processes, strengthen controls and build better financial reporting for the leadership team. \n Based in Borehamwood, you'll report directly into senior leadership, manage a small finance team and have the autonomy to shape how finance operates as the business moves into its next stage. \n The role \n As Financial Controller, you'll take responsibility for both the day-to-day finance operation and the development of a more scalable reporting and control environment. \n You'll be joining a stock-led wholesale and e-commerce business where understanding stock, margin, working capital and cash flow is particularly important. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Producing monthly management accounts, including meaningful variance and margin analysis\n, • Redesigning finance processes and controls to support continued growth\n, • Developing management information and financial reporting for senior leadership\n, • Building budgets, forecasts and cash flow models\n, • Improving reporting around stock, gross profit, margins and working capital\n, • Taking ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls\n, • Managing cash, banking and funding relationships\n, • Overseeing transactional finance across receivables, payables and credit control\n, • Improving systems, automation and the wider finance infrastructure\n, • Managing intercompany accounting and reconciliations\n, • Preparing year-end files and liaising with external accountants and auditors\n, • Managing and developing a small finance team\n, • Working closely with operational and commercial teams across the business\n\n What we're looking for \n The successful Financial Controller will ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial SME environment where finance still needs developing. \n You'll probably have: \n\n • Previous experience leading or significantly managing an SME finance function\n, • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience\n, • Experience improving processes, controls and reporting following business growth\n, • Good knowledge of stock accounting, margins and working capital\n, • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills\n, • Experience using modern accounting and ERP systems\n, • Confidence working directly with senior management and challenging where appropriate\n, • A practical approach and willingness to remain hands-on when required\n\n Exposure to online retail platforms or e-commerce accounting would be useful, although the core requirement is experience within a stock-led wholesale environment rather than being an e-commerce specialist. \n What's on offer \n The role offers a salary of £70,000-£80,000 alongside the opportunity to genuinely influence how a growing business manages its finances. \n For someone based around Borehamwood, this is a particularly interesting opportunity if you've reached the point where maintaining someone else's processes is becoming less appealing than actually building better ones. \n Applications are welcomed from qualified finance professionals looking for a broad, visible role where financial reporting, process improvement and commercial involvement all sit firmly within their remit.

Tax Senior Manager or Director \n\n • Location: Watford, United Kingdom\n, • Job Type: Permanent\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n Join a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, as a Tax Senior Manager or Director in the Watford office. This senior leadership role is focused on delivering strategic tax advisory and compliance services to Owner Managed Business (OMB) clients. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance across the full business lifecycle, ensuring tax efficiency and compliance while acting as a trusted advisor. \n Day-to-Day of the Role: \n\n • Define and implement strategies to grow the OMB client base, increasing revenue and profitability.\n, • Provide strategic guidance on business structuring, shareholder arrangements, and group reorganisations.\n, • Advise on profit extraction strategies and succession planning, including inheritance tax planning and wealth preservation.\n, • Support business owners through transactions ensuring tax-efficient structuring.\n, • Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns and filings, ensuring compliance with UK tax legislation.\n, • Monitor UK tax legislative changes and advise clients on implications and planning opportunities.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with OMB clients, acting as their primary trusted advisor.\n, • Identify cross-selling opportunities to enhance client value.\n, • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, setting clear performance objectives.\n, • Manage a portfolio of OMB clients, with responsibility for significant annual revenue.\n, • Ensure robust risk management processes are in place for tax planning and advisory work.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualification (CTA strongly preferred).\n, • Proven ability to inspire, manage, and develop high-performing teams.\n, • Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted client relationships.\n, • Deep understanding of market dynamics and business opportunities.\n, • Strong problem-solving capabilities to address complex challenges.\n, • Uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring compliance and accountability.\n, • Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.\n, • Excellent communication skills and strong analytical skills.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Company Pension Scheme.\n, • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.\n, • Business closure over Christmas.\n, • Life Assurance x4 annual salary.\n, • Enhanced family leave policies and Company Sick Pay.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support.\n, • Corporate Discounts Platform and Flexible Benefits platform with various insurance options.\n\n To apply for the Tax Senior Manager or Director position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. \n

Assistant Management Accountant - Financial Analysis \n Borehamwood Area | Hybrid Working \n £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits \n The Opportunity \n We're working with a growing and forward-thinking automotive dealer group in Borehamwood who are looking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant with a strong focus on financial analysis. \n This is a commercially focused role for someone who enjoys going beyond the numbers to understand what is driving business performance. You'll analyse dealership performance, margins, costs and KPIs, producing meaningful financial insight to support senior management and operational decision-making. \n This is not simply a transactional accounts role - the successful candidate will play an important part in turning financial data into actionable business insight. \n The Role \n You'll combine core management accounting responsibilities with detailed financial analysis, reporting and business partnering. \n Key responsibilities include: \n *Producing and analysing regular financial and management reports \n *Analysing dealership performance, margins, costs and profitability \n *Identifying trends, variances and areas for improvement \n *Producing KPI and performance analysis for senior management \n *Supporting daily and monthly financial reporting \n *Assisting with cashflow analysis and forecasting \n *Supporting budgeting and financial planning \n *Building and maintaining financial models and analysis \n *Providing clear financial commentary and explaining performance movements \n *Supporting board and senior management reporting \n *Working closely with dealership and operational teams to understand financial performance \n *Supporting audit, VAT and compliance requirements \n *Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting \n About You \n We're looking for an analytical finance professional who enjoys working with data and using it to understand and improve business performance. \n You'll ideally have: \n *Previous experience within a motor dealership or automotive dealer group \n *Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar role \n *Strong financial analysis and reporting skills \n *Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail \n *Good understanding of dealership accounting and financial performance \n *Experience using Kerridge or a similar automotive dealer management system \n *AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA \n *Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to work with operational and senior stakeholders \n Kerridge experience is highly desirable, particularly where this has involved extracting, analysing and interpreting dealership financial data. \n Why Apply? \n *£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits \n *Hybrid working with flexibility \n *Financial analysis-led role within an established automotive business \n *Opportunity to influence commercial decision-making \n *Exposure to senior management and operational teams \n *Broad role combining management accounting and financial analysis \n *Genuine opportunity for career development \n Interested? \n If you're an automotive finance professional who enjoys analysing the numbers, understanding what they mean and using that insight to influence business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is a growing hospitality and leisure business based in North London. There are a number of sports facilities, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities based at the growing site in North London. \n This is a broad, dynamic role where you will oversee the accounting for a number of different business units and revenue streams. The role is responsible for the management accounts and analysis, and supervises a small team who provide transactional support. This role would suit an experienced accountant who wants to take more autonomy. \n This is a full-time, permanent role based at the site in North London, key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts including accruals and prepayments.\n, • Performing variance analysis and contributing to the commentary around financials.\n, • Assist in preparing financial summaries to support decision making by senior leadership.\n, • Maintain the fixed asset register accurately.\n, • Preparing monthly depreciation schedules and ensure accurate reporting.\n, • Track and report on CapEx projects.\n, • Assist with month-end and year-end closing.\n, • Assist in regularly enhancing financial systems and various processes.\n, • Supervise two assistant accountants.\n, • Provide ad hoc analysis and support across the wider business.\n\n Successful candidates will have relevant management accounting experience and strong Excel skills. Candidates can be studying towards qualification, or qualified by experience. You will need to lead and manage a small team and have the ability to liaise upwards with the CFO. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a broad role and continue to develop your skills. The role sits within a larger group with genuine opportunity for future development.

Head of Finance \n Borehamwood \n £77,500-£84,000 \n Permanent \n There's a point in a growing business where finance needs to move beyond producing the numbers and start actively shaping what happens next. \n That's where this role sits. \n We're working with an established wholesale and e-commerce business that has grown significantly and is now investing in the next stage of its finance function. They need a Head of Finance who can bring greater structure to reporting, improve visibility around commercial performance and give the leadership team more useful information to make decisions. \n This is a broad SME finance leadership role based in Borehamwood, with responsibility for a small team and direct exposure to senior decision-makers. \n Where you'll make an impact \n A major priority will be improving the quality and usefulness of financial information across the business. \n Rather than simply maintaining existing routines, you'll have scope to review how things are done, identify what needs changing and implement more scalable ways of working. \n Key areas will include: \n\n • Taking ownership of monthly reporting and providing clear commentary on performance\n, • Giving senior leadership better visibility over revenue, gross margin, costs and profitability\n, • Strengthening forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning\n, • Developing reporting around inventory, stock movements and working capital\n, • Reviewing existing finance processes and removing unnecessary manual work\n, • Improving controls across the balance sheet and transactional finance\n, • Managing banking, cash requirements and wider funding relationships\n, • Overseeing receivables, payables and credit control\n, • Developing systems and automation as the business becomes more sophisticated\n, • Managing intercompany positions and reconciliations\n, • Coordinating year-end requirements with external advisers and auditors\n, • Leading, supporting and developing the existing finance team\n, • Working closely with commercial and operational colleagues rather than finance operating in isolation\n\n Because this is a wholesale and e-commerce environment, stock is central to the numbers. You'll need to understand the relationship between inventory, purchasing, margin, cash and overall business performance. \n The background that will work well \n We're not looking for someone who needs a large finance infrastructure around them. \n You'll be comfortable taking ownership, working through problems yourself and deciding what good should look like as the business develops. \n ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be preferred, alongside experience such as: \n\n • Leading finance within an SME or owner-managed environment\n, • Producing and improving management information\n, • Building forecasts, budgets and financial models\n, • Working with inventory and understanding stock accounting\n, • Improving financial controls and month-end processes\n, • Strong working-capital and cash-flow management\n, • Developing finance systems, reporting tools or ERP processes\n, • Managing and developing a small team\n, • Partnering directly with senior leadership\n\n Previous exposure to a wholesale and e-commerce business would be particularly relevant, but broader experience within a product, distribution or stock-heavy environment could work equally well. \n Why consider it? \n This should appeal to someone who wants more ownership than a conventional Financial Controller position but still enjoys being close enough to the numbers to understand what is really happening. \n As Head of Finance, you'll have the remit to improve the finance function rather than simply inherit it, with the opportunity to put better reporting, processes and controls in place as the company continues to develop. \n The position is paying £77,500-£84,000 and is based in Borehamwood.

Accountant – German Speaking \n Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire | Full-time, office-based \n Dynamic Infrastructure is a growing infrastructure company with long-term contracts and operations across the UK and Germany. We are seeking an experienced German-speaking Accountant to join our finance team and support the accounting, reporting and compliance requirements of our German operations. \n This role requires proven, hands-on experience in German accounting, alongside the ability to communicate confidently with German accountants, suppliers and project teams. \n Essential experience and knowledge \n Applicants must demonstrate: \n\n • Fluent written and spoken German, including the ability to understand financial documents and discuss accounting and tax matters professionally.\n, • Previous experience working in an accounting role in Germany or directly managing accounts for a German business.\n, • A sound working knowledge of German commercial accounting requirements under the Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) and German generally accepted accounting principles.\n, • Practical knowledge of German VAT (Umsatzsteuer), including invoice requirements, input VAT, VAT reconciliations and the preparation of information for VAT returns.\n, • Experience maintaining purchase, sales and general ledgers, completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Experience supporting month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • An understanding of German requirements for accounting documentation, record retention and maintaining a clear audit trail.\n, • Experience working with German external accountants or tax advisers (Steuerberater) and preparing accurate supporting information for statutory accounts and tax filings.\n, • Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines independently.\n\n Applications without fluent German language skills and relevant German accounting experience will not be considered. Applicants should clearly explain their German accounting experience within their CV or covering letter. \n Key responsibilities \n\n • Manage day-to-day accounting activities for our German operations, ensuring records are accurate, complete and up to date.\n, • Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, payments and receipts, checking coding, supporting documentation and VAT treatment.\n, • Reconcile bank accounts, supplier and customer balances, and relevant general ledger accounts.\n, • Support month-end reporting and year-end preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules.\n, • Prepare and reconcile financial information required by our German accountants and tax advisers.\n, • Liaise with German suppliers, customers and project teams to resolve invoice queries and accounting issues.\n, • Maintain accurate project financial records, supporting cost tracking and reporting.\n, • Identify discrepancies or potential compliance issues and work with the finance team and external advisers to resolve them.\n, • Support the wider finance team across our UK and German businesses.\n\n Desirable experience \n\n • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.\n, • DATEV and familiarity with German charts of accounts, such as SKR03 or SKR04.\n, • Accounting experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering.\n, • Knowledge of German VAT treatment relevant to construction services, including applicable reverse-charge procedures.\n, • Experience with intercompany transactions and cross-border accounting.\n, • A relevant accounting qualification or recognised German accounting training.\n\n What we offer \n The opportunity to join a growing infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term contracts across the UK and Germany. You will play a key role in supporting our expanding German operations while working closely with our UK finance and project teams. \n Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire \n Position: Full-time, office-based

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: Accounts Assistant Finance Administrator Bookkeeper Payroll Assistant * Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £1,499, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

We're looking for an experienced Business Services Manager to join our team in our Borehamwood office on a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave. Relevant experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a practice environment. Sound knowledge of managerial accounting and bookkeeping services.

We are Global Guardians, the UK’s leading Property Guardianship Company with a mission to bring empty properties back to life for the benefit of local communities. We are dedicated to offering sustainable and affordable solutions for managing vacant buildings by placing working professionals as guardians into these properties, ensuring they are kept safe and secure. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the financial management, control and reporting of our Group, comprising Global Guardians Management Ltd, Global Guardians Facilities Management Ltd and Global 100 Ltd. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the business remains financially robust, well controlled and commercially informed. You will provide the financial insight needed to support strategic decisions, while ensuring the underlying reporting, controls, compliance and processes are accurate, effective and scalable. This is not a role focused solely on producing reports. We are looking for someone who can interpret the numbers, understand what is driving performance, identify risk, make clear recommendations and ensure financial analysis translates into meaningful commercial action. As Head of Finance, you will oversee the full finance function across the Group, supporting the CEO and senior leadership team with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, working capital, commercial analysis and long-term planning. You will also lead and develop the Finance team, strengthening capability, accountability and resilience while ensuring the function continues to evolve alongside a growing and operationally complex business. • Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts across the Group, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and management information., • Prepare financial analysis and commentary for Board and senior leadership meetings, clearly explaining performance, risks, commercial implications and recommended actions., • Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, approval processes, payment controls and segregation of duties., • Oversee statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and other financial compliance requirements., • Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other financial partners., • Lead cashflow and working capital management, with a particular focus on debtor performance, aged debt, collection trends and cash conversion., • Develop meaningful financial and operational KPIs covering areas such as property profitability, client profitability, guardian income, maintenance performance, debtor management and departmental performance., • Work closely with operational and departmental leaders to understand the financial impact of business decisions and identify opportunities for improvement., • Challenge budget variances and expenditure, ensuring budget holders take ownership of corrective actions., • Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, reforecasts, cashflow projections and financial modelling., • Identify financial or commercial issues, establish root causes, quantify consequences, assess options and provide clear recommendations., • Lead, coach and develop the Finance team, creating a culture of accuracy, accountability, commercial awareness and continuous improvement., • Improve finance systems, reporting automation, dashboards and integration between operational and financial data., • Work with internal and external system providers, including My Globe, to improve reporting efficiency and financial visibility. We are seeking a qualified or highly experienced finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a genuinely commercial mindset. You will ideally have: • Significant experience in a senior finance role within an SME or growing multi-entity business., • Experience leading, coaching and developing a Finance team., • Strong knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting, tax, VAT, reconciliations and compliance., • Proven experience managing cashflow, working capital, debtors and aged debt., • Experience producing Board-level reporting and presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders and Directors., • A track record of developing KPIs, management information and financial analysis that supports better commercial decisions., • The confidence to challenge budget holders, identify issues and drive accountability for financial performance., • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability., • Experience with accounting software, finance systems and reporting/dashboard tools. Experience within property, facilities management, housing, service delivery or another operationally led sector would be advantageous. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is preferred, although candidates qualified through significant relevant experience will also be considered. Success in this role will mean more than accurate accounts being produced on time. You will help create a Finance function that: • Gives the business clear and reliable visibility of financial performance., • Identifies risks and opportunities before they become problems., • Drives better cash conversion and working capital management., • Holds departments accountable for financial outcomes., • Supports commercially informed decision-making across the Group., • Operates with strong controls, clear ownership and scalable processes., • Provides the CEO and leadership team with practical recommendations, not just financial data. This is a hybrid role, combining home-based and office-based working, with attendance at Head Office and other business locations as required. Salary: £70,000–£85,000 depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Clermont is seeking a Global Head of Client Accounting to lead a major transformation across the client accounting function, spanning the UK and Mauritius, with accountability for quality, governance and scalable workflows. The role requires senior leadership to drive change in a growing international fiduciary business. You will oversee technical accounting guidance, design future workflows and partner with cross‑jurisdictional administrators and leadership to deliver a world‑class client #J-18808-Ljbffr

Clermont is an international fiduciary and family office group with operations across Europe, Mauritius, the Americas and other jurisdictions. The Group manages approximately 1,500-2,000 client entities spanning trusts, corporate structures and investment vehicles for an international client base. Client Accounting is one of the largest and most important functions within the organisation and sits at the heart of client service delivery. Following a period of growth, system change and increasing operational complexity, Clermont is seeking a Global Head of Client Accounting to lead the next phase of development within the function. The successful individual will be responsible for leading a significant transformation programme across the client accounting function, reviewing the operating model, modernising workflows and building a scalable structure capable of supporting a growing international fiduciary business. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will work across the UK and Mauritius, bringing greater structure, accountability and visibility to the function whilst ensuring accounting quality remains at the highest standard. Alongside transformation, you will also act as the senior technical accounting authority within the team, providing judgement and oversight on complex accounting matters. • Lead a full review of the client accounting operating model across UK and offshore teams, • Design and deliver a phased transformation programme, • Review and enhance the outsourced delivery model across Mauritius and the UK, • Clear historic backlogs and improve operational effectiveness, • Build clear ownership, accountability and performance management across the function, • Modernise workflows and replace manual processes with scalable controls and reporting, • Support system migration and adoption initiatives, • Identify opportunities to utilise automation and AI to improve efficiency and reduce manual processing, • Act as the senior reviewer of accounting outputs and provide technical accounting guidance, • Partner closely with administrators, client‑facing teams and senior leadership across jurisdictions, • Act as a trusted escalation point for complex accounting matters and delivery risks You will be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) with significant experience gained within fiduciary, trust, private client, family office or other complex multi‑entity environments. You will bring: • Significant client accounting leadership experience, • Strong technical accounting expertise and judgement, • Proven experience leading transformation, turnaround or restructuring programmesExperience managing offshore or outsourced delivery models, • Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional structures and international clients, • Strong leadership skills with the gravitas to lead change, • A process‑led mindset with the ability to redesign and simplify complex workflows, • A practical understanding of technology, automation and AI within finance operations Most importantly, you'll enjoy solving problems, improving how teams operate and creating structure in environments that have evolved quickly through growth. This is a highly visible role with genuine influence across the Group. You'll have the opportunity to reshape one of Clermont's most important functions, build a future‑ready operating model and play a key role in the next stage of the organisation's development. Clermont combines the complexity and international reach of a multi‑jurisdictional fiduciary group with a culture that remains entrepreneurial, relationship‑focused and collaborative. The business encourages individuals to take ownership, think creatively and continuously improve how things are done, whilst maintaining a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service. The successful candidate should expect to spend significant time onsite during the early stages of the appointment and will travel to Mauritius as part of the diagnostic and transformation programme. There is a competitive salary, alongside bonus and benefits. • Client Accounting, • Fiduciary Accounting, • Private Client, • Trust Accounting, • Family Office, • Technical Accounting, • ACCA, • ACA, • CA(SA), • Accounting Operations, • Finance Transformation #J-18808-Ljbffr