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Permax Recruitment is proud to be supporting a fast-growing and forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy and outsourcing group in their search for a Head of Practice Management. With over 30 years of establishment and ambitious growth plans to quadruple in size over the next five years, this dynamic firm is seeking a like-minded professional to join them on their journey. Their UK presence includes more than 50 professionals delivering services across audit, tax compliance and advisory, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, company secretarial, and wealth management. Group Manager We are looking for an experienced and ambitious manager with a solid background in accounting and tax. You will manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors, overseeing end-to-end financial compliance, and leading a team of seniors and juniors. This is an opportunity for someone who wants hands-on business exposure, accountability, and room to grow. Key Responsibilities Manage a client portfolio, delivering a full range of accounting and tax services with minimal supervision. Prepare management accounts for large clients and final financial statements with full disclosures and working papers. Prepare tax computations across corporate, individual, VAT, and capital gains. Provide basic tax advisory support where needed. Act as a key point of contact for your clientsconfidently presenting and explaining deliverables and adding value through advisory input. Lead and mentor a team of qualified and part-qualified staff, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous development. Use software such as IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, and other practice management systems to streamline service delivery. Champion the use of technology in client services and internal operations. Maintain strong client satisfaction scores through timely, accurate, and strategic delivery. Work closely with partners and directors to identify opportunities for additional services and growth within accounts. What Were Looking For ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experience. Experienced in end to end accounting, including producing final sets of Financial Statements with full disclosures and completed supporting working papers - FRS 102(1A) Preparation of tax computations (Corporate, Individual, VAT and Capital Gains) and some experience of advising clients on tax matters Prior experience managing a team in a practice environment. Commercial mindset with a proactive approach to client service and business development. Familiarity with cloud accounting software and modern practice tools. Strong leadership qualities and a drive to lead by example. Whats On Offer Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus scheme. Significant business exposure and career progression opportunities. Pension, Private Health and Employee Share Scheme after year one. TPBN1_UKTJ

About Lampton Group Established for over a decade, Lampton Group is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. This means we operate a commercially minded business, with a public service ethos. We work in close partnership with the Borough to provide commercial, strategic and social value to the community; any profits we make are invested back into essential services and community projects. We have three operating arms - Lampton Homes, Lampton Leisure and Lampton Services each exists to enhance the lives of residents and support the council in supplying essential services. Why Join Lampton Group? Salary - Up to £52,000 We are LLW employer, offering annual pay and contract reviews Hybrid working 24 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays Free GOLD gym membership? Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave?and Pension Scheme Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and e ye care vouchers Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and e lectric car salary sacrifice scheme Career Growth CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities About the Job Health & Safety Business Partner As a Health and Safety Business Partner, you will provide the Managing Director and Management team with competent Health and Safety advice on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all areas of H&S is effectively managed, reported and appropriate corrective and preventive action taken when required. You will work collaboratively with the Group Head of Health and Safety to develop and deliver a health and safety strategy and then implement that strategy across the business. The Business partner acts as a first point of contact related to Health and Safety operational control including adverse event investigation. Key Responsibilities include: Work collaboratively with the Head of Health and Safety, Heads of Services, Service Managers, and staff across Lampton Group to ensure high standards of H&S management are maintained. To provide a professional H&S advisory service including sound professional H&S advice on all matters of H&S policy and best practice to staff and associated organisations across all the whole business To advise Lampton and associated organisations on complex and technical H&S matters offering pragmatic and practical advice that ensures the most effective solution to be implemented within available budgets. To work flexibly across all service areas and with partners to achieve the H&S objectives of the Business. Develop implement, manage and control any specific H&S policies, procedures and documentation that are not covered by the group H&S system Develop and implement H&S strategy and H&S business plan (reflecting the group strategy and business plan) and deliver activities to schedule Prepare and present reports to appropriate meetings and committees including the Lampton Services and Lampton 360 Board and members. Ensure reporting is provided as required and that reports are prepared, including identifying where improvements can be made. To improve health and safety performance by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency. Support achievement of the H&S strategy and H&S business plans through the delivery of agreed actions Support the development of the Group H&S management system and act as the main point of contact during the consultation activity Experience and Qualifications required NEBOSH diploma or equivalent, NEBOSH Certificate as a minimum, or ideally working towards NEBOSH diploma. Cert / Charter IOSH Experience and consistent achievement in providing proactive H&S advice to the property management or construction management industry. Experience of reviewing, establishing, and updating H&S policies and procedures Experience gained in a property management, construction industry, waste industry or parks and greenspaces or other transferable industries. Desirable Qualifications: ( but not essential) Professional audit qualification (ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO50001, ISO14001) Professional H&S qualifications related to the waste, logistics or allied industries. P405 Management of Asbestos Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Audit Quality, Compliance, Professional Standards & MLRO Role Purpose To lead and strengthen the firms audit quality, regulatory compliance, professional standards and anti-money laundering governance, ensuring the firm consistently meets the requirements of: ICAEW Practice Assurance and Audit Regulations FRC Ethical Standard and ISQM 1 & 2 UK Companies Act 2006 Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended) PE ownership governance and risk expectations The role will assume day-to-day ownership of audit quality, professional standards and AML oversight, materially reducing the workload currently carried by senior audit partners, while strengthening governance in a PE-backed environment. Core Responsibilities 1. Audit Quality & ISQM 1 & 2 Leadership Own, maintain and continuously improve the firms ISQM 1 system of quality management, ISQM 2 engagement quality reviews, including: Quality risk assessment and responses Monitoring and remediation activities Root cause analysis and continuous improvement Design and oversee: Internal audit file reviews (hot and cold) Engagement Quality Control Review (EQCR) framework Annual audit quality monitoring plan Act as internal authority on: ISA application and interpretation Complex audit judgements Consistency of audit execution across partners and offices 2. Regulatory & Practice Assurance Oversight (ICAEW / FRC) Lead preparation for and management of: ICAEW Practice Assurance visits Regulatory inspections and correspondence Remediation plans and follow-up actions Maintain firm-wide compliance with: ICAEW Audit Regulations FRC Ethical Standard (independence, NAS, fee dependency) CPD, competence and training requirements Act as senior escalation point for: File quality concerns Independence or ethics breaches Regulatory matters 3. Independence, Ethics & Conflicts (including PE ownership) Own and operate the firms: Independence and conflict identification framework PE-related conflict assessment and documentation Client acceptance and continuance governance Advise partners and leadership on: Permitted and prohibited services Safeguards, partner rotation and fee dependency PE-related conflicts and portfolio company considerations 4. MLRO Responsibilities (AML Governance & Oversight) Act as the firms Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Own and maintain the firms: Firm-wide AML Risk Assessment AML policies, procedures and controls AML governance and reporting framework Provide senior oversight of: Client onboarding and acceptance from an AML perspective High-risk clients, jurisdictions and services Ongoing monitoring and risk re-assessment Act as decision-maker for: Internal suspicious activity reports External SAR submissions to the NCA (where required) Maintain appropriate regulatory engagement with: FCA (AML supervision) Law enforcement (where applicable) Ensure the AML function is: Adequately resourced Supported by a Deputy MLRO and/or AML team Properly documented and inspection-ready 5. Governance, Risk & PE Interface Act as senior professional standards and AML representative in a PE-backed firm, including: Audit quality and AML reporting to the Board and PE owners Supporting PE due diligence and ongoing governance reporting Maintaining regulatory credibility during growth and change Develop and maintain: Audit quality and AML risk registers Regulatory dashboards and KPIs Annual quality and AML reports to the Board 6. Audit Methodology Own and enhance the firms: Audit methodology, templates and guidance AML and independence documentation Client acceptance and risk assessment tools 7. Partner Advisory & Challenge Provide senior challenge and support on: High-risk or complex audits New or regulatory-sensitive clients First-year and group audits Act as independent internal reviewer on: High-profile engagements Regulatory-exposed work Candidate Profile Essential Experience Senior audit professional with 15+ years experience in: UK statutory audit ICAEW-regulated environment Audit quality, compliance or professional standards Demonstrable experience of: ICAEW Practice Assurance inspections ISQM 1 & 2 operation and updates FRC Ethical Standard application AML governance and risk assessment Desirable Experience Prior experience as: Audit partner or senior director Head of Audit Quality / Professional Standards MLRO or Deputy MLRO Ex-regulator or monitoring reviewer Qualifications ICAEW ACA (or equivalent UK audit qualification) Current or previous Responsible Individual (RI) status desirable AML / MLRO training and experience strongly preferred Personal Attributes Senior credibility and gravitas Independent mindset and strong ethical judgement Able to challenge partners constructively Calm under regulatory and inspection pressure Comfortable operating at Board and PE-owner level TPBN1_UKTJ

As Head of Audit and Regulation with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll lead a team delivering regulatory style inspections, audits and deep dive reviews, ensuring assurance activity is proportionate, outcome focused and improvement driven. As Head of Audit and Regulation, you’ll lead the continued ev

Key Responsibilities: Lead audit strategy aligned to wider business objectives Manage and develop a high-performing audit team Ensure audit quality, compliance, and risk management Act as a trusted adviser to key clients Drive innovation and efficiency in audit delivery Oversee departmental performa

Our Yorkshire based client are looking to expand and require a Head of Audit to lead and grow its audit function. This senior role has responsibility for audit strategy, quality, team leadership, and commercial performance, working closely with the senior leadership team.

TPF Recruitment, the leading provider of accountancy practice professionals in the South of England are supporting a prestigious mid tier chartered accountancy practice who are looking for a National Head of Audit to join their team. Working closely with the Audit Compliance Principal, you will take

As Head of Audit & Compliance - Enforcement, you will contribute towards the design, implementation, and maintenance of a risk based audit framework aligned with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice. You will manage and mentor the audit team, maintain strong relatio

Solid understanding of audit ethics, standards and methodology; experience using audit software and awareness of emerging audit technologies. A well-established and fast-growing professional services group is seeking a National Head of Audit to lead the development and delivery of its audit function

Expleo Engineering are seeking a Head of Audit to support the improvement of the vehicle auditing, the management of systems working towards a zero repeat issue culture. For more information on the Head of Audit role, please apply now. In‑line and final vehicle Audit experience essential (CAL/AMCP

A Yorkshire-based consultancy is seeking a Head of Audit to lead its audit function, focusing on strategy, quality, team development, and client engagement. The role requires an ACA/ACCA qualified individual with at least 10 years of audit experience, including management of a team. The successful c

A growing international accounting firm is seeking a Head of Audit Quality, Compliance, Professional Standards & MLRO in Greater London. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years in audit, a solid background in ICAEW-regulated environments, and be proficient in audit methodologies. This senior g

Head of Audit & Compliance - Enforcement. Executive Board and Audit Committees, with responsibility for shaping and embedding a culture of compliance and accountability across the business. Proven experience leading audit teams and delivering strategic audit programs.

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Funds Audit Delivery to lead the end-to-end delivery of fund audits and tax returns across our diverse fund range. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility,

A large international technology company is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead group-level financial reporting during a significant transformation.

A national business advisory firm in the UK is seeking a National Head of Audit to oversee audit compliance and enhance audit quality. This permanent role requires significant experience at a senior level within audit practices and offers a competitive salary with flexible, hybrid working arrangemen

As the Head of Professional Practices, you will ensure the quality of the Internal Audit function, enhance risk management processes, and lead a team in delivering audits. A financial services company in the United Kingdom is looking for a qualified Accountant or Audit professional for a 6-month fix

A professional services group is looking for a National Head of Audit to oversee the audit function, develop guidance, and ensure quality audits across multiple locations. This role requires extensive experience in audit and strong technical knowledge of frameworks. A hybrid work model is offered wi

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an experienced Head of Finance in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves leading external financial reporting and managing year-end audits, along with a small team of qualified accountants. This opportunity offers a competitive salary range of £90,000-£100,000

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A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Audit to enhance auditing processes and support a zero repeat issue culture within the Automotive sector. The role, based in South Wales, involves improving operational areas, managing audit processes, and leading a team. Ideal candidates s

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with working knowledge of SAP. Head of Financial Control, SAP, Audit, Tax, Page Personnel • Cheshire, England. Opportunity to work within a large UK operation as part of a global corporation, offering significant exposure, influence, and career developme

A national nursing care provider is seeking a Head of Audit and Regulation to lead regulatory inspections and shape quality assurance at a national scale.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in financial model audit and a strong understanding of Project Finance. A rapidly growing financial modelling consultancy is seeking an experienced model audit professional to lead and inspire a team. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible w

A global insurance firm in Greater London seeks a Head of Compliance to ensure insurance programs meet regulations and to oversee carrier audit activities. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in multinational insurance compliance and leadership in audits. This role comes with e

A market leading Challenger Bank and leading provider of Asset Based Lending solutions in the UK seeks a Head of Audit to join their dedicated team. Head of Audit – Asset Based Lending – UK Flexible. Home » News » Head of Audit – Asset Based Lending – UK Flexible.

A growing business advisory firm in the UK seeks a National Head of Audit to oversee their audit services. The position involves leading audit standards, conducting compliance reviews, and developing audit strategies within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have significant exp

Our Yorkshire based client are looking to expand and require a Head of Audit to lead and grow its audit function. The successful candidate will be a Responsible Individual, signing audit reports and overseeing a varied portfolio across owner-managed businesses and the not-for-profit sector. Lead aud

The position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000, a 20% bonus, and the flexibility of hybrid working hours. A reputable consulting firm based in Derby is looking for a Head of Financial Reporting to lead its finance team. This role involves overseeing all internal and external financial re

A leading nursing care provider in the UK seeks a Head of Audit and Regulation to improve quality and compliance nationally. This role offers significant autonomy and responsibility, leading regulatory inspections and audits. The ideal candidate is an expert in health and social care regulation, hol

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting for a prominent manufacturing organisation in Derby. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000, plus a bonus and benefits. Responsibilities include driving financial governance, managing audits, and leading a

A prestigious mid-tier accountancy practice is seeking a National Head of Audit to lead audit compliance and strategic direction. This role requires significant experience at the Audit RI or Director level, along with strong technical knowledge in accounting standards and audit ethics. The successfu

With the support of the Audit Compliance Principal, you will be accountable for all aspects of the audit compliance across the group, with the autonomy to develop best practice and enhance audit quality across our wide range of audit clients and sectors. Due to the continued growth of TC Group and a

TPF Recruitment, the leading provider of accountancy practice professionals in the South of England are supporting a prestigious mid tier chartered accountancy practice who are looking for a National Head of Audit to join their team. Experience using audit software, ideally CCH Audit Automation, alo