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Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a growing investment boutique in London on their search for a recently qualified / finalist Accountant with experience in the investment management sector. This is a high-impact opportunity for a sharp, newly/nearly qualified Accountant to take genuine ownership of the month-end close and management reporting cycle, and to lead the transformation of how the finance function operates through automation, AI-enabled tooling, and smarter systems. This is not a support role; you will own the numbers, strengthen controls, and drive tangible process change, with real scope to reshape how finance operates. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will collaborate closely with CFO and Operating Partners. Key Responsibilities • Month-End Ownership & Reporting, • Take full ownership of the month-end close process in an industry setting, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled delivery of financial results., • Prepare and review month-end journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet schedules., • Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, with clear variance analysis., • Maintain the fixed asset register and related depreciation calculations., • Ensure robust audit trails and documentation to support internal and external audit requirements., • Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning, • Play an active role in the annual budgeting process, working closely with the Head of Finance & Compliance and CFO to build a consolidated budget across the management company and related entities., • Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, updating assumptions on headcount costs, operating expenditure, and fund management fee income as the business evolves., • Produce clear, well-structured budget vs. actual variance analysis each month, identifying and explaining key drivers to support management decision-making., • Support scenario and sensitivity modelling as required, particularly in the context of fund launch planning and management company resourcing decisions., • Drive improvements to the budgeting and forecasting tools and templates, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets and improving the speed and accuracy of the planning cycle., • Process Improvement, Automation & Change, • Lead the automation of month-end and reporting processes, leveraging accounting systems, workflow tools, and emerging technologies., • Identify, design, and implement process improvements that materially reduce manual effort and reliance on spreadsheets., • Drive finance process change initiatives from design through to implementation and adoption., • Systems & Technology, • Act as a subject-matter expert in the accounting system (Xero experience strongly preferred), including integrations and automation tools., • Improve the use of technology in areas such as reconciliations, reporting, expense management, and supplier processes., • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure finance systems support operational and reporting needs effectively., • Compliance & Statutory Reporting, • Ensure VAT and other statutory filings are completed., • Support and eventually lead year-end audit processes, including preparation of audit-ready schedules and responses.Qualifications and Experience: Essential, • Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or finalist., • Investment management sector experience., • Experience must include preparing month-end numbers., • Experience automating month-end and reporting processes using technology.

Are you a Management Accountant with strong month-end experience looking for a role where you can take ownership and add real value? Do you enjoy working closely with stakeholders and providing meaningful financial insight? Are you keen to join a dynamic organisation where you can develop quickly and gain broad exposure? A charity is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner, this role will play a key part in delivering high-quality management accounts and supporting financial decision-making across the organisation. The role will be based on a hybrid basis, with one day per week in the Central London office. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate close, • Preparing monthly management accounts with clear commentary and variance analysis, • Maintaining key schedules and balance sheet reconciliations, • Supporting budget holders with purchase orders, accruals, and forecasting, • Assisting with quarterly reforecasting cycles using established templates, • Producing ad hoc financial analysis and reports to support decision-making, • Strong experience delivering month-end and year-end processes, • Proven ability to produce high-quality management accounts, • Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to support non-finance stakeholders, • A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the confidence to challenge and improve processes, • Experience supporting budget holders is desirable

Management Accountant | £42,000 - £47,000 | London | Hybrid For a well-established growing Professional Services firm with a strong reputation, we're recruiting a permanent Management Accountant. Working closely working with the Head of Finance and Senior Leadership Team, the Management Accountant will lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and support the month-end and year-end close. The Management Accountant will also oversee the AP/AR process, reconciliations, support budgeting and forecasting and will help support the implementation of stronger controls and efficiencies. This is an exciting time to join an expanding fast-paced company, with a sociable and supportive culture. Main Duties: • Preparation of monthly management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations, • Posting and reviewing journals - accruals, prepayments and adjustments, • Supporting the Head of Finance with the month-end and year-end processes, • Oversee the AP/AR processes, ensuring accurate and timely billing and revenue collection, • Review ledger entries, ensuring accuracy of financial data across several systems, • Monitor expenses and cost allocations across entities, • Support the business with decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis, • Analyse trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities, • Support the budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA - or similar by experience), • Ideally a professional services or multi-entity company background, • Strong experience in management accounting and financial analysis, • Strong experience of month-end processes and reconciliation, • Experience of producing monthly management accounts across multiple entities and cost centres, • Strong experience of process improvements and systems changes, • Proactive, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adaptable to changing priorities, • Strong attention to detail, and the ability to challenge and improve processes 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.

Our client is a small founder-led marketing services and publishing group operating across a fully integrated omni-channel platform. From content strategy, social media and YouTube channel management to live-stream video, print, media sales, PR, and influencer marketing, the group delivers impactful campaigns for its customers. The group is looking for a commercially minded Finance Director to partner closely with the CEO and help shape the next phase of the group's development. The Role This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of the business. The job holder will: • Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, contributing to strategy and growth plans, • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis, • Provide commercial insight on pricing, client profitability, and new opportunities, • Ensure strong financial control, cash flow management, and compliance, • Support a dynamic, multi-revenue business spanning agency services, media, and content, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Currently working as a Finance Director or a strong number 2 ready for their first FD role, • Experience in marketing services, media, publishing, PR, or similar sectors, • Commercially astute, strategic in outlook, and hands-on in delivery, • Work directly with a founder and senior leadership team, • Play a key role in scaling a creative, ambitious business, • Broad, varied role with real influence and visibility

As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for their Financial Shared Services Centre in Isleworth, and are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant. As a member of the General Accounting team, the Assistant Accountant rol

This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial reporting, controls, and working closely with the wider business. You will take ownership of key aspects of statutory and financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close, and help ensure the i

Finance Manager – Real Estate. OUR CLIENT is a small, fast-growing real estate financial advisory and accounting firm looking for a Finance Manager to take full responsibility for the finance function including oversight of accounts prepared by the Financial Accountants and preparing accounts for more complex entities. Furthermore, be actively involved in helping them build their real estate client base. THE ROLE: • Overseeing the preparation of management accounts and preparing accounts for more complex firms., • Overseeing and preparing of financial statements., • Preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis., • Submitting VAT returns., • Responsible for the debt reporting., • Preparing for and leading annual audits., • Conducting financial due diligence for acquisitions., • Being one of the main point of contacts for Clients. THE PERSON: • MUST be fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with at least 3 years relevant experience (practice or industry) – must have real estate., • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP., • Experience working within a small or high-growth environment is highly advantageous., • Proactive, hands-on approach with strong commercial acumen., • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership within a growing business, with genuine scope put ideas forward and help bring in new clients. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn

HFG are currently partnering with a Lloyd's insurer who is seeking an experienced Senior Syndicate Accountant to join its London-based finance team.Great opportunity to work within a high-performing syndicate environment, supporting regulatory reporting, financial accounting, and operational finance

One of the world's leading sports branding and management companies is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its high-performing group finance team. Assist in the production of financial reports for senior management.

URGENT TEMPORARY ROLE: Assistant Accountant – Croydon Contract: Temporary (Immediate Start)Location: CroydonHours: Full-timeRate: £17 to £19 per hour A thriving school in Croydon urgently requires an experienced Assistant Accountant to provide immediate financial leadership and stability. This is a fast-paced temporary assignment where you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, and strong compliance across the organisation. About the Role You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day and strategic financial operations, supporting senior leaders with clear financial insight, and ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of financial compliance. This role requires an experienced professional who can hit the ground running, work proactively, and communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Key Responsibilities • Deliver strong financial leadership across the school and its extended services, ensuring compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook., • Promote best practice in financial management throughout the Trust., • Lead the timely preparation and submission of monthly financial reports for the CFOO., • Oversee the production of essential management accounts, including variance-explained Income & Expenditure statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow reports, and Capital Expenditure summaries., • Work collaboratively with non-finance teams to support informed decision-making and build financial understanding across the school., • Maintain robust financial systems and effective internal controls., • Act as the primary link between the school and external partners such as internal scrutiny teams and external auditors., • Provide accurate data for statutory submissions, including VAT returns., • Complete financial reports and returns required by external bodies and regulatory agencies., • Support project-based work, including developing and reviewing financial policies and procedures., • Produce and interpret ICFP (Integrated Curriculum and Financial Planning) data to support effective budget planning., • Provide line-management support, coaching, and performance reviews for members of the central finance team., • Travel to Trust sites when required., • Previous experience within a school, academy, or multi-academy trust finance setting., • Strong knowledge of education sector finance regulations and reporting requirements., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • High level of accuracy, organisation, and ability to work under pressure., • Confident user of finance systems and Excel., • Able to start immediately.

Join a Business on the Rise Commercial Service Charge Accountant. OUR CLIENT is a market-leading, listed real estate investment firm with an AUM of over £5billion. As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced Service Charge Accountant to join their London finance team. THE ROLE You will take ownership of service charge accounting for a portfolio of properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliation. • Perform annual service charge reconciliations (actual vs budget)., • Post journals, accruals, and prepayments., • Reconcile service charge accounts across multiple systems., • Issue balancing charges/credits to tenants., • Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets., • Upload and maintain financial data in internal systems., • Ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines (e.g. RICS)., • Liaise with Property and Facilities Management teams., • Handle and resolve tenant queries. THE PERSON • Solid experience preparing service charge accounts (commercial property preferred)., • Strong understanding of accruals and prepayments., • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently., • Strong communication skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications., • Experience of a property management system will be advantageous. BENEFITS: • Pension., • Private Health Care., • Hybrid (4days office)., • Life assurance., • more. Click ‘apply’ to be part of a high-performing and growing business. Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future, we will make every effort to contact you. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. To learn more about our company and vacancies we are currently working on, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn

Your new companyAn established creative advertising agency based in London is looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join their finance team. This business has enjoyed great success over the last five years, expanding into new markets and diversifying their business offering across the UK, Europe and now the Middle East. Your new roleThis business is looking to hire a Senior Management Accountant to join a small company's successful finance team. This role will play a key role in supporting the management of the UK corporate team. You will be responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts, assisting in the analysis and advising the senior management across the core business units. This role will include both financial planning & analysis and also financial accounting & reporting. What you'll need to succeed • Qualified Accountant ACA / CIMA / ACCA, • Industry or practice trained with industry experience, • Stable cv, • Interest in fast-growing companies, • Advertising experience (practice or industry experience) 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

• Hybrid working, • Growing financial services firm, • ACA or ACCA qualifications would be preferredFram is working with a growing financial services firm based in Central London that is looking to engage a Financial Controller to oversee its finance function. The business operates as a dynamic SME, with a hands-on environment where finance plays a central role in supporting decision-making and day-to-day operations. The role covers financial reporting, management accounting, and oversight of daily accounting activity. This includes producing accurate and timely management information, supporting month-end processes, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. The position also involves overseeing transactional finance, reviewing outputs, and contributing to the ongoing development of reporting processes as the business evolves. The role sits close to senior management and requires someone who is comfortable working across both strategic and operational aspects of finance. There is an expectation of ownership, with responsibility for maintaining standards, improving processes, and ensuring reporting is clear and reliable. This may appeal to a qualified accountant with experience in financial services who is looking to work in a growing business where their contribution is visible. ACA or ACCA qualifications would be preferred, although CIMA-qualified individuals will also be considered. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with the ability to work with financial data in a structured and practical way. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 with fast progression to Director. The TAS team provides buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, valuations, financial modelling and capital markets support. The capital markets specialists have extensive experience acting as Reporting Accountant on IPOs and RTOs

My Local Government client is looking for an experienced finance professional, with local government experience, to join them on a permanent basis as a Corporate Accountant. Reporting into the Deputy Chief Accountant, your role will be to support the Council's financial reporting framework, improvin

Our client a fast paced and growing business based in Central London are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Accountant ideally with publishing sector experience to manage the full accounting cycle for the publishing entities within their remit. This role will suit someone who is comfortable operating across both transactional and month-end finance, with responsibility for bookkeeping, reconciliations, management accounts preparation and support for wider finance delivery. The role will also support the Group Finance Manager in delivering the wider finance remit across the trading businesses. The successful candidate will understand the financial nuances of publishing businesses, including project or title-based reporting, revenue recognition, cost tracking and margin analysis, and will be able to work effectively with the Group Finance Manager to deliver. Key Responsibilities - Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping • Manage the full end-to-end accounting for designated publishing trading entities., • Maintain accurate ledgers across purchase ledger, sales ledger, journals, accruals and prepayments., • Perform bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations., • Own the Accounts Receivable and Payable process ensuring timely invoicing, credit control and payment processing, • Prepare and post month-end journals and maintain high-quality supporting schedules., • Prepare monthly management accounts for the entities within remit, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting., • Support the Group Finance Manager to:, • Deliver an accurate month-end close to timetable, • Produce variance analysis and commentary, • Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow management., • Provide ad hoc analysis to support the performance and profitability of the publishing businesses., • Track performance by title, publication, campaign or project where required., • Assist with gross margin analysis and cost tracking across publications and related activities., • Support VAT returns, year-end reporting and audit requests., • Maintain strong financial controls across the relevant entities and ensure records are complete and audit ready., • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end schedules., • Work closely with Group Finance Manager to improve reporting, accountability and financial visibility. Qualifications • Previous finance experience within publishing, media or a content-led business., • Strong experience across bookkeeping through to management accounts preparation., • Experience of project, title or product-level reporting is desirable., • Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping capability., • Excellent attention to detail and strong month-end discipline., • Confident Excel skills and ability to work with detailed financial data., • Able to prioritise, take ownership and work independently., • A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and responsibility., • The opportunity to work closely with the Group Finance Manager and CFO in a lean finance team. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Role: Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 18 months. You will be responsible for the following duties: • Manage monthly sales, customer invoicing calculations, and key accounting schedules., • Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet schedules and control accounts., • Support the preparation and finalisation of monthly divisional Management Accounts., • Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journals posted by the finance team within required deadlines., • Prepare and submit quarterly financial reporting., • Lead year-end audit processes, tax queries, and assist with the year-end stock take., • Support and mentor the Financial Accountant (direct report)., • Collaborate with Finance Managers, sales, and procurement teams on financial and stock queries., • Improve and implement financial controls The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be qualified and have revenue and stock experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. Client: Our client are an Entertainment Business based in South-West London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits: This temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £70-75k per annum + bonus, dependant on experience. 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:

A fantastic opportunity for a skilled Senior Management Accountant to develop and lead a modern, insight driven management accounting function. This role centres on enhancing financial insight and ensuring robust management reporting. Lead the development of the management accounting function.

Interim and Senior Financial Accountant 3 to 6 months£375 to £450 per day (Inside IR35)Central London Hybrid Working with 2-3 days in the office. You will be working with thecontrolle

Financial Accountant (French Speaking) • Annual Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus benefits, • Location: London (with frequent travel to France required) This role is crucial for managing our accounting operations across the UK and France, ensuring excellence in their financial processes and supporting their rapid growth within the food technology industry. To be suitable for this role you must be a fluent in French and be a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Accountant. Day-to-day of the role: • Produce monthly management accounts for the Group and subsidiaries., • Handle the Annual French Statutory Accounts and Audits, coordinating with outsourced accounting firms and auditors., • Manage Monthly French VAT reporting and liaise with HR on French payroll and benefits., • Maintain robust financial controls and oversee the financial systems infrastructure, ensuring continuous improvement and suitability for a fast-growth business., • Manage day-to-day financial operations, including negotiating payment terms with suppliers, improving invoicing software, and providing financial support to thepartners., • Process Sales Invoicing and manage Payment processes with their partners., • Oversee Supply Chain Accounts Receivable procedures and support improvements in the Purchase to Pay (P2P) cycle., • Manage weekly cash flow reporting and engage in Treasury & Working Capital management., • Must be a fully qualified Accountant with at least 1-2 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a management or financial accountant role., • Fluent in French and English to communicate effectively with teams in both the UK and France., • Strong experience with modern ERP cloud-based systems, NetSuite experience strongly preferred., • Proven background in a fast-paced scale-up environment with a strong accountancy technical knowledge., • Excellent process-improvement mindset and experience in driving improvements in financial control environments., • Ability to operate efficiently in month-end close cycles and work collaboratively across teams., • Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a leading food tech scale up., • Hybrid working model facilitating a balance between professional and private life., • Exposure to an international team of foodtech experts and a chance to work in a values-driven organisation.

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a high-growth Top40 Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work with their Watford based team. With a client base covering London and the Home Counties, the role will involve controlling all Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors, meeting budgets/targets and financial reporting. Key duties include : • Assisting Partners with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit & Accounts engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures, • Controlling all audit assignments and liaising with Client Account Managers as necessary, • Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors/Supervisors including on-the-job training, • Performing spot checks on files prior to being passed to Partners, • Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks, • Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Audit Principals, • Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s audit work against agreed targets, • Preparing and reviewing work papers, along with drafts of financial statements, • Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits, • Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations On offer is a base salary to £70,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Established Accountancy Practice - Epsom - Accounts Senior Your new companyA well-established, friendly and professional accountancy practice with a wide client range of own-managed businesses. Your new role Working alongside managers and directors, you will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients and your responsibilities will include: Preparing year-end financial accounts: Preparing corporation and personal tax: Preparing management accounts. Assist with audit work. The role will be very client-facing, and you will be your client's first port of call. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (or near to qualifying) with proven experience within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice. Will will also have excellent IT and communications skills. What you'll get in return Excellent salary Discretionary bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Flexible and hybrid working options. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4696944

Newly Qualified Management Accountant/ Analyst - Transportation and Logistics, London Your new company I am working with a company in the Transportation and Logistics industry who are looking for a recently qualified Management Accountant (0-2 years PQE) to support their growing team. It is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, your responsibilities will be: • Preparing management accounts information, • Monitoring external reporting requirements, • Utilising systems to enhance models and forecasting processes, • Assisting with the design and implementation of improved financial processes and controls, • Providing accurate, timely and reliable financial information to assist management and decision-making., • Undertaking research on VAT / tax related issues as needed., • Budgeting and forecasting, • Business partnering

Financial Controller (Part-Time) – FinTech - £70,000 to £85,000 (Full-time equivalent) Your new companyA scaling FinTech is looking for a part-time Financial Controller to support its finance function. This is a hand‑on role: part doer, part reviewer, part leader. You will work closely with the Finance Director while also guiding a small finance team. Your new role • Lead the group consolidation, month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end reporting cycles., • Manage the audit, statutory accounts, and UK corporate tax return with external advisors., • Support and ultimately own R&D tax credit and US tax return work., • Manage overseas accountants, ensuring timely deliverables and correct subsidiary funding., • Own UK payroll and partner with departments across the business where needed., • Maintain banking relationships and oversee cashflow management., • Qualified accountant (ACA/CA preferred), ideally 5+ years PQE., • Experience in both practice and industry., • Strong operational mindset with meticulous attention to detail., • Excellent communication skills, especially in a remote‑first environment., • Highly proactive, organised, and motivated to deliver great work.

Head of Finance for ultra high-end Interior Design business Your new company An ultra high-end design business with presence in the UK and US, the company has scaled massively over the last 5 years and is now looking to professionalise operations and hire a newly created number 1 in finance reporting to the Founders. Your new role A true number 1 role, this is part of a change plan and should be a fantastic opportunity for someone with ambition to build a function in the UK and US, alongside company growth.Duties • Take full ownership of all financial reporting for the group., • Lead and build a finance function capable of supporting business growth, • Produce budget and forecasts., • Operations board seat. 4761267

Financial Accountant, Travel, London, ACA, ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, Qualified Accountant Your new company I am working with an international travel and events agency hiring a recently qualified ACA to join the team as a Financial Accountant. The role has come about due to business expansion and exciting growth plans globally. Due to the success of the business, I have placed three newly ACA-qualified accountants into the team this year who you will be working alongside – this vacancy has arisen due to one of them already being promoted to Finance Manager. Your new role As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for : • Supporting with month-end and year-end close, • Preparation of annual financial statements, • ERP implementations, • US GAAP / FRS 102, • Adhoc analysis What you'll need to succeed, • Newly qualified, • Previous knowledge of FRS 102, • Interest in the leisure sector What you'll get in return This is an exciting role to join a business which is looking to advance your skills from practice into industry. You will be working for a customer-driven business which focusses on supporting and advancing career development. If you are seeking a stepping stone in industry, please apply for this role for more information. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Nicolette 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. 3700540

A high growth, global, Infrastructure business are looking for a Group Finance Manager Your new company A leading infrastructure business with global growth plans is looking to enhance their finance team of over 20 professionals. The business has grown significantly and built the function in the London HQ. The plan is to now structure the team for the next phase in their journey. Your new role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role is managing a team and has responsibility for annual and interim reporting for the group as well as owning budget cycles and international consolidation. Duties: • Financial ownership for reporting and analysis across the group including annual and interm reporting in accordance with IFRS, • Monthly and annual consolidations and reporting, • Review and analysis of local subsidiary processes and reporting packs - significant need for business partnering and challenging the numbers, • Contributing to the development of investment strategies, • Manage of finance team What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a ACA/ACCA qualified accountant from a practice background with proven experience in industry of owning a reporting process in a group function. IFRS/FRS 102 experience is essential. You will need to have worked for organisations with significant revenues and/or international presence. What you'll get in return You will get to play a part in a business that regularly has interesting and diverse projects going on, so you will benefit from a refreshingly varied, reporting and analysis focused role dealing with different challenges on a none repetitive basis. The company are mainly office based. The role would give staff management responsibility from the word go. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 3888643

A global leader in commerce are looking for a newly qualified, systems-savvy professional. Your new company A global leader in commerce, with an EMEA head office in London. The company would describe themselves as having an agile approach to change and are always looking for staff with long term career ambitions. This role will sit in a newly created function following the global roll out of a new system. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a newly created role working on global systems, it would be ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant who has real interest in systems, who could see themselves growing in this area in the long term. Duties: • Lead configuration and enhancement of finance systems, • Drive improvements and automation across accounting processes., • Maintain process documentation, user guides, and audit-ready materials., • Act as first contact for external auditors on system matters., • Develop reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools., • Provide user training and best-practice guidance. 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. 4728537

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Immediately Availble Management Accountant to join a vibrant South London school on a temp-to-perm basis.This role is critical in supporting the School during a busy academic period, requiring a candidate who can provide robust financial oversight and an immediate impac

Your new company We're partnering with an expanding insurance/reinsurance organisation in London, seeking a skilled Insurance Finance Specialist to strengthen their reporting, controls, and reconciliation processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA accountant who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys working across technical accounting, IFRS, reconciliations, and financial controls. You'll become a key part of a small, agile finance team where your expertise will genuinely shape reporting quality, accuracy, and process improvement. Your new role • Supporting IFRS and statutory reporting, working closely with internal and external stakeholders., • Performing balance sheet and cash/bank reconciliations to maintain complete and accurate financial records., • Managing credit control processes and resolving queries with brokers, insurers, and reinsurers., • Maintaining and updating accounting records within Sage., • Assisting with audits, month-end close, and enhancing internal controls. What you'll need to succeed • Fully qualified ACCA / ACA / CIMA accountant., • Experience within insurance or reinsurance accounting., • Strong reconciliation experience: balance sheet, cash, bank., • Knowledge of IFRS reporting., • Confident communicator and proactive problem sol...

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States.Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together i

This Accountant for a rapidly growing Investment Bank paying £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the West End. Role As an Accountant, you will work closely with the Financial Controller who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below: • Maintenance of accounting records across a broad range of revenue, expense, and balance sheet categories, including preparation of accruals, US GAAP to IFRS adjustments, lease accounting, prepayments management and fixed asset register maintenance, • Supporting monthly results analysis and reporting to management, • Preparation and collation of support for all balances and disclosures related to financial statements, including balance sheet substantiation, • Researching accounting treatments and preparing accounting policy papers, research of technical accounting and disclosure queries, drafting papers to explain treatment, ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations, • Supporting the preparation of forecasts, including capital and liquidity planning, and stress- testing for our regulated entities, • Documentation of control weaknesses and areas of improvement, providing timely recommendations for improvement, • Completion of and monitoring of delivery against detailed plans, provision of regular updates and early identification of expected delays, with appropriate escalation The Accountant for this Investment Bank Firm is ideally for the below • A newly Qualified Top 6 audit trained accountant (ACA) The accountant will report into a hugely impressive Financial Controller who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. This Investment bank have had year on year growth and no looking like it's slowing down in 2026. The bank offers great benefits as well as work life balance Salary & Benefits Salary is bench marked £55,000 to £60,000 on experience -Additionally, a bonus, private medical insurance, pension 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:

ACCOUNTS SEMI-SENIOR • Join a growing and highly reputable accountancy firm, • Strong study support and professional development, • Hybrid working available This position offers an excellent opportunity for a developing accountant to gain exposure to a wide range of clients while building their technical knowledge within a supportive and experienced team. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients, • Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules, • Assist with VAT returns, • Maintain accurate working papers and documentation, • ACA / ACCA part-qualified or studying, • Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice, • Strong interest in accounts preparation and financial reporting, • Good organisational and time management skills, • Strong commu...

Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Assistant Financial Controller to assist them for 3 - 6 months. Work closely with the hotel finance business partners and financial reporting accountant to ensure the smooth running of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and inter

I'm currently supporting a well-known luxury fashion retailer looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance function! They are open to ACA's coming straight from a top-tier practice with retail client experience OR ACCA industry-trained retail accountants. You'll also be someone with

We are working with a long-established, privately owned international FMCG business with a strong heritage and growing global presence. They are looking to recruit a new Financial Controller Over the past 12 months, the business has continued to expand its international footprint, with further developments across Asia alongside its UK operations. Despite wider market challenges, it remains in a strong financial position with low staff turnover and a clear long-term growth strategy. This is a key hire for the business, working closely with the owners and taking ownership of the finance function during an exciting phase of international growth. This is a broad and hands-on Head of Finance position with responsibility for both UK operations and oversight of international reporting. You will play a key role in supporting decision-making, improving reporting, and helping to build out finance capabilities across the group. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the day-to-day finance function from the London office, • Managing and developing a UK-based finance team (4 finance staff), • Overseeing and consolidating financial reporting across UK and international operations, • Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts, • Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with auditors, • Ownership of budgeting and forecasting across multiple sites, • Cash flow management and reporting, • Providing commercial analysis on sales, margins, and performance, • Oversight of stock and inventory, • Managing banking relationships, FX exposure (USD / EUR), and treasury activity A key aspect of the role will be working closely with overseas operations. This will include: • Regular interaction with teams in India and China, • International travel to support local finance teams and help build out processes We are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on finance professional who is comfortable operating in an owner-managed environment. • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), • Experience in a broad finance role, ideally within an SME or owner-managed business, • Comfortable managing both detail and big-picture financial oversight, • Experience of multi-entity or international reporting would be highly advantageous, • Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders, • Established, well-respected brand with strong heritage, • Financially stable business with continued international growth, • Direct exposure to owners and strategic decision-making, • Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function, • Long-term progression potential within the group

Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the accounting and costing cycles for our cost-intensive manufacturing operations.

Were offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with deep experience in both investment accounting and unit pricing to join our Financial Operations team. Alongside day-to-day oversight, youll lead month-end investment accounting processes, reconciliations, and the delivery of quart

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant with a Japanese cultural institution, on a full-time (35 hours per week), 6-month FTC basis.As Financial Accountant you will provide hands-on accounting support to ensure accurate financial records, a clear audit trail, and timely deliver

Company This is a reputable advertising and PR communications agency based in central London. They partner with an impressive portfolio of global brands to help deliver impactful digital marketing, creative campaigns, and strategic PR solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a part-qualified Commercial Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative business at the forefront of brand communications. Role The Commercial Management Accountant will support with business partnering to divisional heads, ensuring compliant revenue recognition, working-capital discipline, accurate reporting, and high-quality financial insight that drives performance. Their key responsibilities will include: • Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial guidance on pricing, profitability, budgeting and performance., • Monitor project and client performance against budgets, forecasts and scope, proactively identifying risks and protecting margins., • Deliver financial insight and analysis, including KPIs, variance reporting and business review packs to support decision-making., • Lead revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards., • Drive working capital performance, improving billing, reducing aged debt., • Manage WIP processes effectively., • Oversee month-end reporting and forecasting, ensuring accurate and timely financial information. The ideal profile for this Commercial Management Accountant position should have the following: • Proficiency in preparing management accounting packs and owning month-end cycles (min 3+ years)., • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices., • Experience with revenue recognition and WIP practices., • Part-qualified accountant and actively studying (ACCA/CIMA etc.), • Ability to business partner confidently with non-finance stakeholders. £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits: • Hybrid working structure, • Study support package, • Company pension scheme, • Private medical insurance, • Gym & shopping discounts 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:

Group Chartered Accountant – Professional Services Group – Nationwide We’re partnering with a well-established professional services Group seeking a Chartered Accountant to lead financial management, reporting, and governance across multiple companies. This is an excellent opportunity to drive Group-wide finance operations, provide robust insight to Directors, and strengthen corporate governance while supporting growth and cross-business integration. The Role As Group Chartered Accountant, you will oversee financial leadership, reporting, and compliance, ensuring consistent processes across all businesses. You will manage external financial relationships, coordinate audits, and provide strategic insight to support decision-making across the Group. Key Responsibilities ✅ Lead Group-wide financial governance and implement consistent policies, internal controls, and compliance systems ✅ Oversee risk management frameworks, cashflow, and internal assurance ✅ Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning to support strategic decisions ✅ Coordinate audits across Group entities and manage external auditor relationships ✅ Support finance teams with year-end accounts, statutory returns, and budgets ✅ Provide insight for commercial bids, pricing strategies, and business cases ✅ Support financial due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and financing arra...

Are you a qualified accountant or Chartered Tax Advisor looking for your next challenge in financial services? Join a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation helping people plan for a better later life.As a Senior Tax Manager, reporting to the Head of Tax, youll play a pivotal role in providing tax compliance and advisory services across multiple business units. Youll work closely with senior sta...

Your new companyA well-regarded family wealth business is recruiting a Management Accountant on a 12-month contract, based near Kingston upon Thames. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation with a diverse range of interests. The business operates from smart, professional offices and offers genuine hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home).You will report directly to a highly supportive and professional Finance Director who is committed to mentoring, career development and providing exposure well beyond a traditional management accounting role.Your new roleThis is a unique opportunity to work within a respected family wealth business overseeing a diverse group of entities across multiple sectors, including events and estate management. The role is broad, hands-on and commercially focused. Responsibilities will include: • Preparation, analysis and presentation of monthly management accounts, including loan schedules, cashflow forecasting, revenue reporting and core MI, • Maintenance of intercompany accounts, ensuring accurate and timely P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, • Cashbook postings, bank reconciliations and daily treasury oversight, • Supporting the Finance Director with tax planning, strategic projects, cashflow management and ad-hoc financial analysis, • Assisting the Finance Manager with the management and reporting of property portfolios and related cashflows, • Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness, • Full reconciliation of nominal, sales and purchase ledgers in line with reporting deadlines, • General office and administrative duties, including post, filing, document management and system back-ups, • Preparation of Self-Assessment tax schedules for seven individuals (for Finance Director review), • Salary between £60,000 and £65,000, plus pension and benefits, • Hybrid working and flexible hours, • Ongoing career mentoring and development support 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

Equifind is working with a fast-paced, multi-site business looking for a Finance Manager. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely management reporting across a complex, multi-entity environment. The position also plays a key role in driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and enhancing reporting efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Month-End: • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across multiple revenue streams and operational cost areas, • Support initiatives to accelerate reporting timelines and improve efficiency, • Maintain strong collaboration with business partnering teams to ensure clear understanding of financial performance, • Oversee complex accounting areas requiring judgement, ensuring accuracy and compliance, • Deliver robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure a strong control environment, • Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and controls, • Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals, • Oversee workload planning, coaching, and performance management, • Drive automation and process enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Experience working within retail, eCommerce or other consumer business, • Proven ability to lead month-end processes and improve reporting timelines, • Strong attention to detail with a focus on controls and accuracy

As Finance Manager / Senior Project Accountant, you will act as a key link between the finance function and project teams, ensuring the financial performance of projects is accurately monitored, communicated and optimised.

Financial Accountant / Italian Speaker.An excellent remote opportunity for a qualified accountant, who is fluent in oral and written Italian and English, with Italian accounting knowledge, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end, year-end and audit support experience.Ideal for a bilingual fi

Robert Half are exclusively partnering with thriving financial services organisation to recruit a Tax Accountant into their team in London. They offer a VERY competitive package with hybrid working model. Role Overview • Responsible for both direct and indirect tax across the group., • The business currently has multiple entities across different jurisdictions., • Manage global and international tax filings., • Manage R&D tax claims and ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations., • Handle tax audits, inquiries, and liaise with tax authorities., • Collaborate with HMRC, legal, HR, and other departments on tax policy updates., • Advise on employee tax matters and support payroll., • Review VAT returns and coordinate related tasks. (Experience not essential) • Advise on tax strategy, structuring, governance, M&A, and employee benefits., • Proactively manage emerging tax risks and opportunities., • Lead tax due diligence for transactions., • Strong tax compliance...

Role: Management Accountant / Finance Manager. This is an opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant / Finance Manager to progress into a Financial Controller position and be a part of the growth with the business. As a Management Accountant / Finance Manager you will:.