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I am recruiting for a local authority, they are looking for an Internal Recharge and Capitalisation Accountant to manage and streamline the internal recharge processes. This role is crucial for ensuring the legitimacy and integrity of the councils financial reporting, particularly concerning capital financing. The role is paying up to £600 p/day Key Responsibilities: • Review all existing internal recharges, simplify the processes, ensure the council is compliant with regulations, • Review the findings of the past Section 114 (2) that will involve cross comparisons with work on GF/HRA CFR. It is important that the council stays compliant with the law and accounting regulations., • Put in place capitalisation process that are compliant with CIPFA Code of Practice accounting standards, • Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of all internal recharges and capitalisation entries, establishing a system that can withstand scrutiny from external audit and potentially Commissioners review., • This is a critical, hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of local government finance both on the accounting and budgeting side, as this will involve adjusting budgets for current and future years potentially. If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. • UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner, • Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications, • Consulting, implementation, and support services, • 3200+ strong, €347m/£302m revenue business, • ERP Partner of the Year & 10 years as GPTW to work in Ireland & UK Senior Oracle EPM Cloud (FCCS) Functional Consultant YOU MUST BE SC CLEARED OR ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS. Advance Your Career with Version 1 Are you ready to take your Oracle FCCS expertise to the next level? Version 1—the UK & Ireland’s leading Oracle ERP & Cloud partner and Oracle EMEA Innovation Partner of the Year 2023—is looking for an experienced Senior Oracle EPM Cloud (FCCS) Functional Consultant to drive strategic cloud transformations. Why This Role is a Game-Changer • Lead flagship Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) implementations end-to-end: from gathering requirements and design through to configuration, data migrations, integrations, testing, and post-go-live support., • Deliver business-critical consolidation: guide finance stakeholders on eliminations, currency translation, minority interest, and close calendars., • Implement smart automations: use Smart View, Data Management, EPM Automate, REST APIs and build configurable rules and workflows., • Own client relationships: manage expectations, workshop facilitation, status reporting, and quarterly patch updates. What We’re Looking For • A seasoned Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) specialist with a minimum of two full lifecycle projects., • Hands-on expertise in consolidation principles, Smart View, Data Management, EPM Automate., • Proven ability to integrate data with ERP/Planning systems and automate close processes., • Strong communicator: you connect with finance teams, lead workshops, and deliver client-ready documentation., • Highly organised, self-motivated, and adept at managing concurrent tasks in a dynamic cloud environment. Bonus skills: Accounting certification, experience with ARCS/EDMCS/Tax Reporting, or migrating from Hyperion HFM to FCCS. Why Join Version 1? • Award-winning workplace: 10 consecutive years as a Great Place to Work winner, • Cutting-edge Oracle partner: crowned EMEA’s Innovation Partner 2023 for delivering breakthrough Cloudbridge solutions, • Unmatched growth & rewards: Pathways mentorship, certification budgets, hybrid working, profit-share, private healthcare, life assurance, pension, enhanced parental leave., • Values-led culture: high trust, empowerment, ESG & CSR initiatives—plus a “We balance growth for our people, customers and business—every quarter” culture SC Clearance – Essential This role mandates SC clearance or eligibility, with a requirement of minimum 2 years UK residency—opening doors to high-security, government-backed Cloud projects. Join a Fast-Growing Practice Be part of Version 1’s rapidly expanding Oracle EPM and Cloud team, delivering impactful projects across finance, public sector, healthcare, and manufacturing — in a consultancy recognised for innovation, culture, and client success. Let’s Take the Next Step If you're an expert in FCCS ready to guide world-class finance transformations and thrive in a values-driven environment— please reach out In essence: Build legacy-grade Oracle FCCS solutions, grow your influence, be rewarded rigorously—and do it all in a top-tier consultancy built on innovation and integrity. Let's elevate enterprise performance—together. Oracle EPM Cloud (FCCS) Functional Consultant Job Description In addition, you will be: • Leading and implementing Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) solutions., • Overseeing requirements definition, design and gap analysis, • Leading application configuration, • Driving forward functional support of technical activities such as data migration and integration, • Leading solution validation workshops, • Overseeing testing support, training delivery, post give live support and other related aspects of functional implementation advice and guidance You will have experience in the following areas: • Strong functional and technical experience with Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) (minimum leading 2 full project cycles preferred), • Manage on-time project delivery and business expectations and ensure internal customer satisfaction, • Understanding of consolidation principles including eliminations, currency translation, and minority interest, • Hands-on experience with Smart View and Data Management, • Ability to design and implement data integration with various source systems, including but not limited to Oracle Fusion and Oracle EPM, • Ability to design data and metadata orchestration, automation, and scheduling, • Hand-on experience with EPM Automate commands (REST APIs knowledge is desirable), • Ability to design and implement consolidation logic and workflows in FCCS, • Ability to implement configurable, on-demand, and insertion rules, • Ability to define and implement close calendars and task manager, • Experience working directly with Finance stakeholders and Group Reporting teams, • Comfortable with Oracle Cloud update cycles and supporting clients through patch testing, • Able to manage multiple tasks across configuration, testing support, and client workshops, • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), • Providing status and issue reports to the project manager/client on a regular basis, • Organised, self-motivated, and delivery-focused Desirable Experience • Accountancy qualification, • Exposure to other EPM Cloud modules such as ARCS, EDMCS, or Tax Reporting, • Experience migrating from Hyperion HFM to FCCS, • Familiarity with REST API and EPM Automate for integration and automation Why Version 1? Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development review A large training budget for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role. Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & our ‘Call-Out’ platform where performance is called out and recognised. Moments that matter & our enhanced maternity & paternity leave policies for life’s journey. Our active ESG & CSR initiative allows you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion, and belonging schemes. • Quarterly performance-related profit share, • Certified Great Place to Work for 10 years in a row, • Flexible mix of Remote/Hybrid working options, • Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance plus This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing Oracle ERP Consultancies in Ireland & the UK. PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom and you must be eligible for Security clearance. To be eligible you need to have lived in the UK for the last 2 years. This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office. Ashley Billington, Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM) +447840839370 #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!

Senior Accountant – Aspire Software – UK Aspire Software is looking for an eager, self-motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team in the UK! As the Senior Accountant, you will work with our team to ensure that the financials are in place that help to build our foundation for decision-making and receive the attention they deserve. The successful candidate will have at least a B1-level German language skill set, both written and verbal! Here is a little window into our company: At Aspire Software, we never stop building. Aspire Software is a vertical acquisition software company that owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio. Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralised model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Aspire Software an operating group of Valsoft. Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 140+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships. Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!” The successful candidate will be based anywhere in the UK, working in a remote work model! What your day will look like: • Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis, • Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts, • Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.), • Make sure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP, • Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review, • Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate, • Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions, • Ensure that key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed, • Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy, • Preparing monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation, • Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, • Provide necessary information to tax advisors and answer any relevant queries, • Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting, • Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts) About You: • 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential, • A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable, • A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting is an asset, • Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice is an asset, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, • A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems, • A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time, • An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency, • A team player who loves challenges and wants to ‘own’ their area of business, • Strong work ethic, organized, and focused, • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex data into meaningful insights, • An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results, • Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen, • Great attention to detail and planning skills, • At least a professional level of English, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • At least a professional level of German, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • Legally authorised to work in the UK If you're a Senior Accountant ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you! For further information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at _ We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #aspiresoftware

Senior Accountant – German Speaking - Aspire Software – UK Aspire Software is looking for an eager, self-motivated and experienced Senior Accountant - German Speaking to join our growing team in the UK! As the Senior Accountant, you will work with our team to ensure that the financials are in place that help to build our foundation for decision-making and receive the attention they deserve. The successful candidate will have at least a B1-level German language skill set, both written and verbal! Here is a little window into our company: At Aspire Software, we never stop building. Aspire Software is a vertical acquisition software company that owns, operates and manages a diverse portfolio. Aspire Software, an operating group of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralised model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Aspire Software an operating group of Valsoft. Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 140+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships. Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!” The successful candidate will be based anywhere in the UK, working in a remote work model! What your day will look like: • Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis, • Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts, • Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.), • Make sure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP, • Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review, • Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate, • Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions, • Ensure that key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed, • Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy, • Preparing monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation, • Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, • Provide necessary information to tax advisors and answer any relevant queries, • Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting, • Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts) About You: • 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential, • A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable, • At least a professional level of German, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting is an asset, • Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice is an asset, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, • A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems, • A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time, • An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency, • A team player who loves challenges and wants to ‘own’ their area of business, • Strong work ethic, organized, and focused, • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex data into meaningful insights, • An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results, • Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen, • Great attention to detail and planning skills, • At least a professional level of English, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • At least a professional level of German, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential, • Legally authorised to work in the UK If you're a Senior Accountant ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you! For further information about Aspire Software, please visit our website at _ We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #aspiresoftware

Our Purpose At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world. How you’ll make an impact Xero is building new AI products and looking for an accounting/bookkeeping product specialist to help in the effort. Xero’s goal is to build beautiful small business software that solves their needs across disparate jobs to be done like bookkeeping, invoicing, bills, payroll, compliance, and more. As we experiment with new AI products, this role is essential for understanding the nuances of core accounting, bookkeeping, and tax, so that they can be translated into beautiful experiences, and ensuring our product solves the core accounting and bookkeeping needs of our small business customers. You'll be embedded with product development teams, and will apply subject matter expertise to enable them and broader Xero to create customer delight and market opportunity. To do this, you’ll leverage your deep understanding of small business and accountant & bookkeeper needs, ensuring our software meets and exceeds customer expectations. As a key member of the Product Management team you'll positively influence culture, and be a key advocate for what products to build. An accounting degree or equivalent experience is required • Be the key subject matter expert for Accounting and Bookkeeping, and apply your broad understanding of Accounting and Bookkeeping standards, customs, user needs, and business realities to support the product strategy & product development process., • Interpret and translate applicable product market fit, legal & regulatory requirements (and assessments from partner SME teams) into digestible recommendations that product leadership teams and their direct reports can consider and prioritize to develop winning strategies, and write effective requirements for Xero’s AI products., • Apply subject matter expertise to support Marketing, Comms, Customer Support and other teams to ensure that customer facing communications are created in an accurate, efficient and fully compliant way., • Work with UX design, UX research, and product teams to craft research activities and gather customer feedback and interpret the results (for both AB and SB behaviours), • Support product teams to implement process and controls that will lead to delivery of accurate and compliant software for our customers, • Work with cross functional partners such as the Product Compliance team to provide insight on upcoming changes (regulatory or otherwise) that will affect Xero and its customers, and ongoing assessments of our product to ensure that our product and small business customers remain compliant with relevant rules, legislation and industry best practices., • Work closely and collaboratively with other subject matter experts from across the business, and externally, such as Risk, Compliance, Legal, Government Relations and Privacy on shared projects and content., • Xero’s AI products achieve product market fit, • Xero’s customers are able to effectively complete core bookkeeping jobs to be done through beautiful product experiences, • Xero’s customer communications are clear, correct, timely, and helpful, • Product development activity is well informed by accurate and clear expertise, • The compliance community within Xero is well informed and engaged with the AI Product team, • Stakeholders feel empowered with comprehensive up to date knowledge about the needs of the market, • Xero creates customer delight and commercial opportunities out of regulatory requirements and market dynamics, • Critical competencies, • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Commerce, Law, Taxation, Finance or similar, • Highly advanced and specialist understanding of regional regulatory requirements that impact or drive data and returns flowing in/out of the tax authorities (broadly around accounting, bookkeeping, income tax, sales tax, payroll and related cyber security and privacy requirements), • Highly advanced and specialist knowledge of requirements around accounting and reporting obligations, • An exceptional communicator (written and verbal) who can translate complex technical regulatory information into clear and simple recommendations for diverse audiences such as product and technology leadership teams, business analysts and developers., • An eye for detail and superb analytical & research skills. You take a methodical approach to your work., • A growth mindset and thirst for learning, • Confident and accurate decision making skills when working on significant and specialist issues, • Thrive on managing your own time and approach to work, with a ruthless prioritization of time and projects, a strong results & delivery attitude and equally happy with independent vs team based work., • Self motivated and team oriented, with strong interpersonal skills, • Ability to discuss technical topics and convey complexity in a concise way, • A methodical and structured approach to analytical problem solving, • The ability to build strong networks, including remotely, • A strong interest in AI, • Creativity for thinking of compelling new AI-powered solutions, • Strong bias for actionExperience, • 7+ years experience in public practice with focus on taxation, compliance or business services, • 5+ years working collaboratively in technology, software or with Tax Agencies, • Qualified accountant or bookkeeper and current member of professional body, • Experienced in writing technical advice addressing complex specialist issues, with in-depth analysis, evaluation and interpretation, often requiring the ability to gain acceptance or change of thinking, • Experience collaborating and working with a broad range of stakeholders including senior leadership, external customers, technical peers, • Experience with risk assessments and product roadmaps is helpful, • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups.Why Xero?Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, private medical insurance, gym passes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience . If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just the right person for this role and Xero. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.

I am currently recruiting for Capital Accountant to work within a local authority based in London. The role will initially be for 6 months and will be paying up to £550 p/day. Main duties include:- • Budget monitoring for the capital programme, • Supporting budgets holders with managing all elements of their budgets, • Closing capital accounts within set deadlines, • Assisting in the year end closure of accounts, • Other responsibilities include completing Government returns, adhoc financial analysis and a range of other financial and accounting tasks as required The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent Excel skills . Recent experience of Capital closedown within a local authority is desirable. If you are interested, please apply

We are currently partnering with a Housing Association based in Derbyshire, who are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join their team on a 12-month temporary basis. This is a full-time position covering maternity leave. The role can be available as a fixed term contract or a temporary contract with a daily rate. The daily rate/ salary will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Our client offers a 50/50 split for hybrid working, there may be some flexibility for the right candidate. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Providing budget training and financial advice to Service Managers, • Managing a team of three: one junior Accountant and two transactional staff, • Conducting monthly budget monitoring meetings with Service Managers ensuring budgets are maintained, • Assisting with the preparation of the annual Council Capital Investment programme, • Preparing annual budgets and annual forecasts in partnership with Service Managers and Head of Finance, • Processing monthly accounting journals in line with IFRS, including prepayments, accruals, referred revenue, accrued revenue, payroll etc, • Preparing monthly P&L with detailed variance analysis bridging actuals against budgets/forecasts, • Supporting departments with VAT and ensuring compliance with HMRC and Partial Exemption legislation, • Producing quarterly VAT return for approval and subsequent submissions, • Analysing purchase transactions and ensuring correct treatment for Partial Exemption, • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders; liaising with External Auditors Experience required: • Experience required in Social Housing/ Local Government, • CCAB or QBE Working hours: • 37 hours per week, • Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible starts and finishes) Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.