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A PE-backed software company seeks a qualified accountant to join them as Group Reporting Manager. Your new company Our client is a PE-backed software business that operates in over 25 countries around the world. Your new role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role plays a pivotal part in strengthening the group’s financial reporting and control environment in preparation for a potential exit event within the next 12–18 months. Core responsibilities include leading a small finance team, taking ownership of monthly management accounts, annual statutory reporting, tax compliance, and control integrity across the group. You will take ownership of the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts across multiple entities and Group consolidation, as well as full P&L ownership for the US subsidiary. Group consolidations, foreign currency adjustments, and intercompany reconciliations all come under your remit, and you will ensure full compliance with IFRS, with robust reconciliations and review controls in place. Statutory accounts, audit, financial control and governance are all key areas for this role, and we are looking for someone who will strengthen the Group’s financial control environment, ensuring all key reconciliations, reviews, and sign-offs are completed accurately and on time. Exit readiness and transaction support – you will partner with the Group Financial Controller and CFO to support the exit preparation process, including due diligence, data room management, and audit-readiness. You will enhance the accuracy, transparency, and presentation of financial information to meet investor and acquirer expectations and drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and control robustness as the business moves toward an exit. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience preparing both management and statutory accounts for multi-entity, international groups. You will have a strong technical accounting background, ideally with experience of SaaS revenue models and IFRS 15 and excellent Excel and ERP skills (e.g. NetSuite). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and develop a small team in a fast-paced environment and have a hands-on, detail-orientated approach with commercial awareness. What you'll get in return A full benefits package is on offer along with hybrid working. 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 about your career. 4741819

A biotechnology business in Oxfordshire seeks a qualified accountant to join them as Head of Finance. Your new company Our client is a pre-revenue biotech who has just secured a successful series A raise. They are seeking an ambitious and technically excellent Head of Finance to serve as the CFO's operational "co-pilot" during a transformative period for the business. This is a rare opportunity to join at an inflection point where you'll have genuine ownership over building, professionalising, and scaling the finance function, while working in a fast-paced, science-driven environment that values pragmatism and growth alongside financial rigour. Your new role As Head of Finance, you will directly manage and develop a Management Accountant, mentoring a high-performing, efficient finance team in line with the company’s growth. All financial operations and controls will come under your responsibility, assuming day-to-day ownership of core financial reporting, management accounts, and statutory obligations. You will review, redesign, and implement robust financial processes appropriate for scale and growth and build and maintain strong financial controls that support that growth. Leading month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and efficiency and ensuring compliance with UK FRS9, tax regulations, and statutory requirements, and annual audit processes are part of your role along with systems and infrastructure, including working with the CFO to lead or support ERP evaluation and implementation beyond current systems. You will design and deliver clear, insightful reporting for functional leadership teams, partner with scientists and operational leaders to build financial literacy and embed good financial discipline across the organisation and build trust and credibility as a responsive business partner. You will support corporate strategy by building and owning group consolidation processes and work with external accountants and advisors on group accounting, structuring, and technical matters. Supporting the CFO in corporate transactions from a due diligence, financial operations and integration perspective will also form part of your role. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in a PE/VC-backed scale-up or high-growth environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to navigate complex technical matters confidently is required, along with experience implementing or improving financial systems, processes, and controls in a scale-up / growth environment. You will have demonstrable experience managing and developing junior team members, and reporting out to non-finance stakeholders across the business and UK tax knowledge and experience working with tax advisors ideally within life sciences, biotech, or R&D-intensive businesses. As an effective collaborator in a multidisciplinary environment, building relationships, and gaining trust through honesty, compassion, and authenticity, you will also have a curious and courageous mindset – someone who enjoys trying new things and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-funded, Oxford University spin out with a comprehensive benefits package as it embarks on its growth journey. 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 about your career. 4764916

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior stakeholders to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. As a Manager in our Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSHC) Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence team, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality analysis on transactions and growth strategy projects for corporate and private equity clients. You will lead day-to-day workstreams, manage junior team members, and support the development of client relationships across pharma, biotech, medical devices, healthcare services and related subsectors. This role is ideal for someone with solid commercial due diligence and/or strategy experience in LSHC who is ready to take on greater responsibility for project delivery, people development, and practice building, while working closely with Associate Directors/ Directors and Partners. You'll be someone with: Demonstrable experience delivering workstreams on Commercial Due Diligence and/or growth strategy projects, ideally with a strong focus on Life Sciences & Healthcare (e.g. pharma, biotech, medtech, healthcare services). Sector knowledge of LSHC markets, value chains and business models, with exposure to transactions and growth strategy in the sector. Experience guiding and developing junior team members, with the ability to support high-quality analysis and pragmatic problem solving. Ability to contribute to building LSHC team capabilities, knowledge assets and credentials, and to support wider practice initiatives. Some experience supporting recruitment, learning and development, and mentoring activities. Working understanding of ethics, independence, and professional guidelines, and ability to operate within established risk and compliance frameworks. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. 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Corporate Finance Executive £45,000 to £60,000 plus Bonus & Benefits Leicestershire, East Midlands A dynamic and fast-growing firm seeks an ACA / ACCA to join an innovative and forward-thinking corporate finance team. You will be responsible for supporting the full transactional cycle - target identification, fostering relationships and M&A activities. A hands-on and personable approach supporting growth through thoughtful, targeted, and timely delivery. An opportunity that could make a significant career step. Ideal for a qualified, energetic, motivated professional to learn and develop from an experienced and approachable team who have a track record of success. An insight into your duties: Support market-mapping, identifying potential targets, supporting the M&A pipeline and delivery. Analysis of target financials and further due diligence. Suggest potential deal valuations and transaction structures. Support transactions, including historic reporting and post-acquisition forecasts. Assist with negotiations with potential vendors. Support drafting of approval papers (pre-diligence and pre-completion) and offer documents. Work closely with Directors to identify and address all risks through due diligence. Ad-hoc duties as and when required. Do you hold the skills, knowledge and experience? ACA / ACCA qualification with at least 2 years post-qualification experience in a corporate finance or transaction services setting. Strong financial accounting skills with insight into M&A would be an advantage. Ability to work under pressure on a diverse range of projects in a fast-paced environment. Motivated and inquisitive mind. If this sounds of interest, please get in touch by phone, email your CV quoting our job reference EM940150 or apply online! 0115 9061 222 All contact details can be found via our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

The Role: Acquisitions Director Sector: Hotels - Investment & Development Location: London Salary: £150,000 + Excellent Package I am very excited to be working with this growing group who are ready to appoint their first Acquisitions Director. This newly created senior leadership position will drive the company's expansion strategy through the identification, evaluation, and execution of hotel acquisitions and new-build opportunities across the UK and Europe. The role requires a commercially minded leader with deep experience in branded hospitality real estate, capable of managing complex negotiations and guiding projects from concept to completion. Acquisitions Director level candidates who have previously worked with branded and franchised hotels and those with international exposure will have an advantage here. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the Group's acquisitions strategy, supporting long-term growth across key markets. Identify, assess, and secure new opportunities including managed, franchised, and owned hotels. Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and investment modelling for potential acquisitions. Maintain strong relationships with major hotel brands ensuring compliance with franchise and brand standards. Collaborate with the Development team across the full lifecycle of new-build projects – from site identification and design to opening readiness. Negotiate acquisition terms, franchise agreements, and project contracts with developers, advisors, and owners. Provide detailed reporting, recommendations, and performance updates to the board. Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making. In your locker: Minimum 10 years' experience in hotel acquisitions, real estate investment, or development, ideally within branded portfolios. Proven track record of negotiating and completing complex, high-value hotel transactions. Strong financial and analytical expertise including valuation, ROI modelling, and risk assessment. Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and presentation skills. In-depth understanding of franchise agreements, operational integration, and asset performance. Degree-qualified in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Hospitality; postgraduate qualification advantageous. To be considered for this incredible opportunity and to learn more about the group, please send your CV to You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction. You must also be happy to travel as required. To view all our vacancies, please visit, TPBN1_UKTJ