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Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth. Northreach is supporting a high-growth fintech business that is transforming how pensions are delivered in the UK. With strong backing, a modern technology platform, and significant traction in the market, the business is now scaling its partnerships function as a core growth engine. They are looking for a Head of Partnerships to take ownership of multiple intermediary channels, including financial advisers and accountancy firms. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will define strategy, drive commercial performance, and build a scalable partnerships engine across key distribution channels. Responsibilities • Own and scale the partnerships strategy across adviser and accountancy channels, • Build and manage relationships with IFAs, accountancy firms, payroll providers, and intermediaries, • Convert partners into active advocates, driving referrals, placements, and revenue growth, • Lead high-impact, consultative conversations focused on education, trust, and long-term value, • Drive revenue performance across multiple partner-led channels, • Lead and develop a team of SDRs and Account Managers across outreach, activation, and growth, • Ensure alignment across pipeline generation, conversion, and partner success, • Refine go-to-market strategy, ICP, and qualification criteria for different partner types, • Improve conversion across the full funnel from initial engagement through to long-term partnerships, • Own pipeline visibility, forecasting, and CRM hygiene across the partnerships function, • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Leadership to improve messaging and partner experience, • Feed back market insight to shape product, positioning, and commercial strategy Requirements • Proven experience in partnerships, business development, or commercial leadership roles, • Strong experience working with intermediaries such as IFAs, accountants, payroll providers, or financial advisers, • Track record of building and scaling partnership or channel sales functions, • Experience managing or mentoring commercial teams (SDRs, Account Managers, or similar), • Strong consultative selling skills, including discovery, objection handling, and relationship building, • Experience selling regulated or trust-based financial products, • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a high-growth environment, • Strong commercial mindset with a focus on revenue performance and scalable growth Nice to have • Experience in pensions, employee benefits, or workplace savings, • Background in fintech, SaaS, financial services, or accounting software, • Existing network across advisers or accountancy firms, • Experience in a scale-up or high-growth business Why consider this role • Opportunity to own and scale a core revenue channel within a fast-growing fintech, • High visibility role working closely with senior leadership, • Blend of strategy, execution, and team leadership, • Strong product-market fit in a large, underpenetrated market, • Ambitious, collaborative, and mission-driven culture Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Northreach for a confidential discussion.

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications. Our Mission At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity. About The Role As Finance Operations Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day financial engine of the business: managing payables and receivables, running close processes, ensuring accurate books, and improving how data flows through the organisation. You will also help drive continuous improvement in systems, controls, and reporting—building the operational discipline that underpins scale. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and FP&A Lead, while also partnering with procurement, engineering, supply chain, people, and product teams to ensure financial processes are integrated, efficient, and fit for purpose. This role combines ownership of financial execution with process transformation, systems thinking, and stakeholder enablement. What You’ll Do • Finance Operations Ownership, • Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and vendor payments across entities, • Manage the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals, • Maintain clean, timely, and accurate records in our accounting systems across multi-entity and multi-currency operations, • Ensure internal finance operations run smoothly, with minimal manual effort or friction, • Systems & Process Improvement, • Build and refine finance workflows, approval chains, and internal controls, • Lead the implementation and optimisation of finance tools (ERP, accounting software, expense platforms), • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement to improve end-to-end data quality and reporting, • Document and communicate processes clearly to ensure team-wide adoption, • Reporting & Compliance Support, • Support the Head of Finance with internal reporting on actuals, burn, and vendor spend, • Maintain visibility into cost centres, contracts, and recurring expenses, • Prepare documentation and data for audit, statutory filings, and compliance reporting, • Contribute to VAT, R&D claims, and regional reporting requirements in collaboration with external advisors, • Business Partnering, • Be the go-to operational finance contact for teams across the business, • Provide high-integrity data and financial insight to functional leaders as needed, • Support proactive vendor management, cost optimisation, and spend governance, • 5+ years experience in finance operations, accounting, or financial control roles, • Strong technical fluency across bookkeeping, payables/receivables, and close processes, • Experience working in early- or growth-stage product businesses (e.g. hardware, manufacturing, deep tech), • Comfortable leading process design and system implementation from the ground up, • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and motivated by clean, well-governed operations, • Experience with NetSuite, Xero, or other ERP/accounting platforms, • Familiarity with UK/US/Canadian VAT and R&D tax credits, • Background in audit, compliance, or internal controls, • Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan, • Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws, • Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices, • Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events, • Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives, • Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics Does this role sound like the perfect fit for you? Fill in the form and include links or files that showcase the best of what you’ve built and achieved.

Head of FP&A | 6 - month FTC | £70,000 - £75,000 | London | Hybrid For a charity in London, we’re recruiting an interim Head of FP&A for a 6-month contract. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of FP&A will manage a small team and will have leadership of the internal reporting processes, providing strategic advice to the SMT, and lead a continuous improvement programme. The Head of FP&A will design, implement, and stabilise finance processes across planning and forecasting, performance reporting, KPI management, capital and cash management, cost analysis, and process improvement. Main Duties: • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Own the monthly performance management process and lead presentations of financial results with the Executive Board, • Define and report on performance and Finance team KPIs, • Lead the financial reporting requirements for external Grant and Donor Funders, • Oversee capital management and maintain robust rolling cash flow planning and reporting, • Manage the cost and income allocation processes and finance risk management processes, • Drive finance system engagements and automation initiatives, • Maintain the Chart of Accounts and all finance policies, • Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director on statutory accounting and compliance and implement and own the risk management and audit programme, • Lead, motivate, and manage a new Finance team and act as the SMT business partner, building finance capacity across the organisation Person Specification: • Proven FP&A leadership including managing and coaching a small team, • Experience of continuous improvement across FP&A processes, • Experience of designing, implementing, and stabilising finance processes, • Ideally experience from the Not for Profit or Charity / Grant Funded sector, • building financial models and tools with advanced Excel knowledge, • Experience of identifying improvement and optimisation opportunities, • Proactive, confident, and able to partner different stakeholder groups

We are working with a boutique Property and Asset Management firm, who are looking to recruit a Head of Property Management Accounts to oversee their team based in Central London. This is an exciting and integral hire where this individual will lead their finance function in a hands-on leadership role, working directly with the CEO but also having line management responsibility for the existing team, ensure the finance function is running in a structured and efficient manner. Day-to-day you will lead the Property Management Accounts team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial control and governance, clear operational structure and accountability and effective collaboration with the Property Management and Facilities Management teams. The role will also retain direct responsibility for a portfolio of properties, contributing to day-to-day delivery and leading from the front. Head of Property Management Accounts requirements: • Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA preferred), • Strong property management accounting experience in the Commercial Property Sector, • Experience managing a team (two or more points of responsibility), • Systems experience (Qube/MRI preferred), • Excellent IT skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Office 365), • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a close-knit team. Office is based in Central London. Salary £75,000 - £85,000 per annum, plus benefits, office perks and discretionary bonus. If this opportunity is of interest and you have the experience required, please apply with an updated CV.

We’re Big Bus Tours, the world’s largest independent operator of open-top sightseeing tours. Since starting our journey in 1991 with just three buses, we’ve grown into a global fleet of over 400 vehicles, welcoming more than 5 million passengers every year across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Our hop-on, hop-off tours inspire the spirit of adventure and offer a flexible, first-class way to discover the world’s most iconic cities, turning tourists into explorers and leaving every passenger with a story to tell. Building on this success, we’ve expanded our portfolio to include Big Duck Tours, the world’s newest and most exciting amphibious sightseeing experience. Operating innovative 100% electric “Ducks,” Big Duck Tours delivers unforgettable journeys by both land and water, combining entertainment, discovery, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Following a proven launch in Singapore, the brand is set to expand into major global destinations, starting with London in 2026. As we continue to grow within our existing cities and expand into new locations worldwide, our ambition remains the same: to be the number one thing to do in every world-famous city. Our Central Support Office, located in Victoria, London, is a driving force behind our business. With a team of specialists, they provide tailored support to our cities worldwide. If you want to get onboard check out the vacancy below. • Vacancy: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist, • Hours: 37.5 per week, • Working type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office, subject to change, • Salary : £34,000, • Location: Victoria, London Overall Purpose We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Group Finance team as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables Specialist within our Head Office department. The Accounts Payable element is to ensure all invoices received are appropriately processed, recorded, authorized, and raised for payment in a timely manner. The Accounts Receivable element ensures all debtor invoices are issued correctly, accounts maintained, queries resolved, and balances paid before becoming overdue. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP): • Review and verify incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approval., • Enter invoices into the accounting system and ensure proper coding and classification., • Prepare and process payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement., • Maintain vendor records, including contact information, payment terms, and relevant documentation., • Manage purchase orders, ensuring alignment with invoices, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders to resolve any purchase order issues in a timely manner., • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies or issues., • Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice-related inquiries and discrepancies., • Assist in month-end closing activities, including accruals and expense analysis., • Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed., • Assist in month-end closing activities, including revenue recognition and reporting. Accounts Receivable (AR): • Work with global trade partners to ensure timely collection and manage new customer set up process, • Reconcile all Global trade and PBP partners monthly, • Assist in preparing and distributing customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness., • Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely and accurate payment collections., • Follow up on past-due accounts through phone calls, emails, and written communication., • Resolve customer billing discrepancies and address inquiries in a timely manner., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, including contact information, payment terms, and communication history., • Prepare and analyse aging reports and provide recommendations for collections efforts., • Collaborate with the AR team to reconcile customer accounts and resolve any outstanding issues. General Responsibilities • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company policies and procedures related to AP and AR functions., • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to suggest process improvements and optimize efficiency., • Assist with general accounting tasks and ad-hoc projects as the Finance Manager assigns., • Adhere to financial controls and maintain the confidentiality of financial information., • Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall financial operations and customer experience. Qualifications & Experience • Previous experience in an accounts receivable and payable environment is essential. Skills & Knowledge • Understanding of the accounts receivable and payable processes, • Good understanding of the travel/tourism industry is preferred but not essential, • Previous experience using SAP ByD or similar, • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, • Excellent communication skills, • Time management, • Proven ability to manage multiple work streams at the same time while paying strict attention to detail Competencies • Communication – The ability to express ideas or facts in a clear and persuasive manner., • Analytical – Able to identify issues, analyse data, and propose effective solutions., • Resilience: Maintains performance under pressure and in challenging situations., • Discrete - Able to manage data confidentially What we offer We are proud to offer all our colleagues a competitive benefits package, which includes: • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Increasing to 30 with L.O.S, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Performance Bonus Scheme, • BUPA Cash Plan, • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay, • Aviva DigiCare+ (Remote GP & 2 Medical Opinion), • Death in Service, • Cycle to Work, • Complimentary Big Bus Tickets, • Merlin Attractions Discounts, • 5% Employer Pension Contribution, • Sick Pay Scheme, • Employee Referral Scheme Next Steps To apply for this role please click ‘Apply’, there is no lengthy application form and cover letters are optional. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager(s). Due to the volume of applicants our vacancies regularly receive, please allow 2 weeks from the closing date to hear back regarding your application although our team will endeavour to contact every applicant as soon as practicable.

Deputy Manager – Finance Location: London (Moorgate) We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented finance professional to join an established financial services institution in London. This role sits within a small, high-performing finance team and offers broad exposure across financial reporting, control, and regulatory deliverables. The Role You will support the Head of Finance in overseeing core financial processes, with a particular focus on month-end close, management reporting, and financial control. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the business. Key Responsibilities • Ownership and delivery of month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations, • Preparation of monthly management accounts and MI packs for senior management, • Contribution to board and committee reporting, including financial analysis and commentary, • Preparation of annual financial statements and support through the audit process, • Monitoring financial performance, identifying variances, and providing insight into trends, • Support with budgeting and business planning processes, • Involvement in regulatory reporting and financial submissions, • Application of relevant accounting standards, including IFRS, within a financial services environment Requirements • Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports, • Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial controls, • Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards, • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Background • Experience within banking or financial services is preferred, • Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent), • Experience within a regulated environment is advantageous Additional Information • Full-time, permanent position, • Based in a central London office

Role Summary: We are seeking a driven Senior Property Manager for the high-end 800+ unit Build-to-Rent (BTR) in Croydon, Greater London. You will be responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including managing the physical buildings, ensuring that all obligations under health and safety, risk and compliance are met, overseeing on-site staff, and maintaining the properties’ market reputation. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service, fine attention to detail, operational expertise, and strong leadership skills. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the Senior Management Team. This role is crucial in meeting both company and investor objectives. Working closely with Operations, Leasing and Revenue Management and Accounting teams, you will ensure the timely delivery of building works and property projects, aligning with residential needs and investor requirements. Company Overview: CompassRock provides asset and property management services to the rental housing sector. Originally founded in the U.S., the company has expanded to the UK and is rapidly growing its portfolio of Build-to-Rent (BTR) assets across England and Europe. Backed by private equity, CompassRock is in an exciting growth phase, actively acquiring and developing new assets at a fast pace. With an entrepreneurial and innovative culture embedded in its DNA, the company values the dynamic, forward-thinking individuals it employs. As CompassRock continues to expand, there will be abundant opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management: * Property Oversight: Manage a high-end BTR property, ensuring it is a safe environment for residents, visitors and the staff team, smooth daily operations, conducting regular inspections to maintain high standards and meeting residents’ needs. * Team and Contractor Management: Supervise on-site property teams, manage external contractors, and coordinate routine and emergency repairs to maintain high property standards * Operations and Utilities: Oversee the smooth functioning of utilities, services, and common areas across the properties, and manage overall operational efficiency * Strategic Planning and Reporting: Lead market operations, implement business strategies, ensure timely project delivery, document progress, and keep stakeholders informed * Operational Administration: Ensure adherence to company’s processes and handle general administrative and KPI responsibilities Leadership: * Planning and Efficiency: Lead strategic planning for the property, drive high standards, and implement initiatives to improve property management efficiency * Team Management and Development: Assist in recruiting, inducting, and developing teams in alignment with company values and policies; inspire team members to meet high service and operational standards; provide on-site leadership and conduct performance evaluations Safety & Compliance: * Safety Certification: Work closely with the Facilities Manager as well as the Head of Facilities and Health & Safety to ensure safety is maintained at all times in line with statutory regulations and best practice * Reporting and Liaison: Compile compliance reports following property visits and maintain routine correspondence with the facilities manager, residents, third parties, and external valuers * Legal Awareness: Stay current with property-related laws and ensure all properties meet local and national compliance standards Strategy & Planning: * Revenue and Cost Management: Seek opportunities to increase revenue for the property and implement cost-saving strategies for maintenance and utilities * Value Enhancement: Develop long-term plans for enhancing property value and provide forward-thinking advisory on property investments and management * Planning and Documentation: Drive planning strategy and manage site changes with councils and local authorities, including owning and maintaining all relevant documentation and planning applications Customer Service: * Resident Service: Provide best-in-class advisory and forward-thinking service to residents, ensuring high satisfaction levels * Issue Resolution: Resolve resident issues and handle complaints promptly and effectively, promoting resident satisfaction and retention * Query Management: Respond to queries and complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to address and resolve service issues Resident Relations & Community Building: • Organise and oversee resident engagement initiatives and community events, • Develop programs to foster a sense of community within the building Budget and Financial Oversight: Managing the budget for the property and reserve funds for long-term maintenance * Income and Expenditure Monitoring: Work collaboratively with the finance/accounts team to monitor income and expenditure, ensuring profitability and compliance with the budget, property taxes, and insurance requirements Technology & Systems: * System Oversight: Oversee the use of property management software systems, such as Real Page * Data Management: Ensure data accuracy and security within digital property systems * Staff Training: Assist in training staff on new technologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency ESG / Sustainability: • Assist the company in achieving its sustainability goals by implementing ESG strategies and initiatives Targets and KPIS, • Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field (desired), • Proven track record in property management, ideally within the BTR or residential property sector, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including at least 2-3 years in a senior or leadership role (essential), • Resident relations: Strong track record of maintaining high resident satisfaction and resolving disputes efficiently (essential) Leadership & People Management: Proven ability to lead teams and manage external contractors (essential) * Excellent organisational and time management skills: you will need to manage your time and resources carefully to succeed (essential) * Excellent communication skills: Both written and verbal, for interacting with residents, staff, and stakeholders (essential) * Strong problem-solving abilities: Able to resolve resident disputes, maintenance issues, and other operational challenges (essential) * Knowledge of property law and compliance: Familiarity with local building regulations, health and safety laws, and property licensing (essential) * Technology proficiency: Familiar with property management software (e.g., Real Page, Vantify, CRMs) and general office tools (Excel, Word, etc.). (desired) * Financial acumen: Understanding of financial statements, cash flow management, and budgeting (essential) Personal Qualities: * Attention to detail: Ensuring properties meet high standards for safety, compliance, and presentation (essential) * Proactive and initiative-driven: Able to foresee potential issues and address them before they escalate (desired) * Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, particularly in a fast-paced property environment (desired) * Positive, 'can-do' attitude: Critical in managing teams and delivering top service to residents (essential) Remuneration / Bonuses / Benefits * Base salary: £76k+ * Bonus: Discretionary Bonus Scheme * Benefits: 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holiday); Private health insurance; Nest Pension Scheme; Cycle to Work Scheme; Company Sick Pay Working Hours: You will work on a rota which covers Monday – Saturday with some evening attendance required. Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week Location: This position is required to work on site, in Easter Croydon, Greater London. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We provide equal opportunities for everyone and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates have a fair chance during the recruitment process.

Senior Compliance Manager - Risk & Compliance London | Hybrid £80,000 - £120,000 A highly regarded international law firm is looking to recruit a Senior Compliance Manager into its London office, with oversight across both its London and international offices. This is an excellent opportunity to join a senior leadership team with responsibility across compliance, AML, legal finance, regulatory risk, and financial controls, while working closely with partners and senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. The Role: • Acting as COFA for the London office, • Acting as MLCO and MLRO for the London office, with full responsibility for AML compliance, suspicious activity reporting and regulatory reporting obligations, • Acting as MLRO for an additional international office, • Working closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance with SRA regulations, Solicitors Accounts Rules and wider regulatory obligations, • Overseeing compliance systems, breach registers, file reviews, complaints registers and internal reporting, • Managing compliance across legal finance, VAT reconciliations, payroll compliance, tax filings, audits and partner capital accounts, • Leading and mentoring the Risk & Compliance team, including direct line management responsibilities, • Acting as the key liaison with regulators, banks, auditors, HMRC, tax authorities and other external stakeholders About You: • Proven senior-level experience within legal compliance, legal finance, accounting and risk management in a law firm environment, • Strong hands-on experience performing COFA, MLRO and MLCO responsibilities, • Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks including SRA, LSAG, AML, Solicitors Accounts Rules, GDPR and wider compliance obligations, • Experience managing teams and driving compliance improvements across multiple jurisdictions, • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to operate independently at senior stakeholder level Candidates currently operating at Senior Compliance Manager, Head of Compliance, Senior Risk Manager or senior COFA/MLRO level are encouraged to apply. Why Apply? • Senior strategic leadership role with international scope, • High visibility position working directly with partners and senior leadership, • Strong progression opportunities, • Hybrid working, • Competitive salary and benefits Apply now or message me for more details.

About Crowe Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other. At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential. The Team The Practice Protection team is responsible for protecting the people, finances and reputation of Crowe UK and is well-regarded within the business and outside. We are a small team with a broad remit. We advise the firm on all legal and risk issues, deal with complex contracts, transactions and investigations, as well as financial crime compliance, data protection, whistleblowing, enterprise risk and assurance. There are ten people in the team, and we are recruiting for a second solicitor to work alongside the General Counsel/Head of Practice Protection. The role is a generalist one and requires a willingness to learn and demonstrate initiative. The role From Time To Time, You Will • Advise on, manage and resolve contentious matters (i.e. regulatory investigations, complaints and litigation). We tend to use external solicitors sparingly and you would be responsible, with supervision, for the commercial aspects, provisioning, drafting and any negotiation., • Provide advice and guidance to teams on contracts of all kinds, e.g. engagement terms, third party release letters, supplier contracts and transactional documentation. We do not negotiate these for the business but provide necessary guidance and support., • Deal with insurance coverage issues, help produce the insurance reporting pack and assist with professional indemnity insurance renewal each year., • Prepare and assist with presentations to the business on legal matters, including lessons learned themes., • Support the wider Practice Protection team; frequently legal and risk issues span multiple disciplines., • Not less than three years PQE., • Ideally, some experience dealing with professional negligence litigation and/or regulatory investigations into accountants or other professional services firms. This can be taught but the better you understand the nature of the work, e.g. audit, the more valuable you are to the business., • Sound judgment, a principled approach to work and an ability to solve problems. Occasionally, there will be no ‘right’ answer to a situation, nor precedent, so you need to apply some basic principles and work out the ‘least worst’ answer., • Empathy: You are defending people and reputations. If there is a regulatory finding, that might be public, and their kids and grandkids might see it., • Excellent social and communication skills. This is a very hands-on role and you need to build trust., • A desire to put in place measures to fix not just the immediate problem, but to solve any wider structural or policy issues., • Ideally, an interest in risk management, how people make decisions and behaviours., • A willingness to make commercial decisions and not be afraid to be wrong.

The Head of Finance will oversee and manage all financial activities within the Council ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. This temporary role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in accounting and finance.\n\nClient Details\n\nThis public sector organisation is a key player in serving the community and is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence. As a mid-sized entity, it focuses on managing financial operations effectively to ensure the delivery of essential services.\n\nDescription\n\nLead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.\nEnsure compliance with financial regulations and policies within the public sector.\nProvide accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making.\nOversee the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.\nDevelop and implement financial strategies for long-term sustainability.\nManage the finance team, providing guidance and support as needed.\nIdentify and mitigate financial risks within the organisation.\nCollaborate with other departments to align financial goals with organisational objectives.Profile\n\nA successful Head of Finance should have:\n\nA professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).\nProven expertise in managing financial operations within a Local Authority housing function.\nStrong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements (HRA). \nExperience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.\nExcellent leadership and team management abilities.\nExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. \n\nJob Offer\n\nCompetitive daily rate between £700 and £750.\n1-2 days in site

Your new company \nA well-established international bank with a long-standing heritage and a strong global footprint across Asia, Europe and beyond. The organisation offers a full range of corporate and commercial banking services and is recognised for its robust governance, prudent risk management framework and commitment to regulatory excellence.\nYour new role \nThis role sits within the Finance team and supports a broad range of management accounting, regulatory reporting, Head Office reporting and tax activities. It's a hands-on position focused on month-end close, balance sheet substantiation and MI.\n\nSupport the month end close, including journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations\nPerform balance sheet substantiation and produce MI explaining key movements.\nPrepare and review management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet analysis\nProduce reporting and disclosures for Head Office and UK regulators (PRA, BOE, HKMA)\nEnsure all regulatory and HO submissions reconcile back to source systems\nRespond to queries from Head Office and internal stakeholders\nAssist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis\nSupport quarterly and annual tax computations (Corporation Tax, VAT, BBSI)\nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified\nStrong financial control background, including GL adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations\nExperience in management and regulatory reporting, with solid technical accounting knowledge\nStrong Excel skills (Power BI experience advantageous)What you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nExposure to UK and international regulatory reporting within a banking environment\nA broad, hands-on finance role with a strong balance sheet and control responsibility\nOpportunity to work on process improvement and finance systems projects\nSupportive and collaborative finance teamWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf 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.\n\nHays 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 (url removed)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join the small finance team of this international bank. The candidate will must have previous accounting experience working within Banking.\n\nClient Details\n\nUK Branch of an International Bank. Based in the City of London (Liverpool Street).\n\nDescription\n\nPrepare financial accounting information in full compliance with UK regulatory requirements.\nComplete and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with all VAT rules.\nPrepare financial statements and support auditors during the External Assurance Review.\nProduce the daily P&L with clear variance analysis and commentary.\nInvestigate and resolve all accounting movement queries for the UK Branch.\nReview and monitor General Ledger accounts within the Finance area.\nKeep all departmental procedures up to date as systems and processes evolve.\nSupport the Head of Finance on key departmental projects.\nHelp develop systems that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across Finance tasks.\nProvide support and training to Finance team members where required.Profile\n\nAccounting experience within the Banking sector - Essential \nHedge Accounting and Regulatory Reporting - Highly Desirable \nGood technical accounting skills including financial statements\nUnderstanding of accounting principles and banking financial regulations\nFamiliarity with Banking products\nACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified or QBE (Finalist may be considered)\nPortuguese language skills - Highly DesirableJob Offer\n\nCompetitive Salary \nHybrid Working - 3 days in office\nAnnual Bonus\nHealthcare, Pension, Lunch Allowance \nCareer Path in an established global business

Your typical day could start with reviewing which journals need to be posted depending on the time in the month and reviewing budget holder and manager requests which have come in. These could include using Q&A to post journals into SUN or run reports on projects. Then you might be picking up audit queries, forecast/budget inputs, balance sheet reconciliations, before moving onto improvement projects such as automating reporting, process improvements to correct and align accounting, save resource time or money.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\nAs the Finance Analyst, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accuracy in our accounts and providing useful management information to enable decision making on a timely basis. With a particular focus on efficiency and ensuring accounting standards are met, you’ll actively be working with finance teams across Peabody in a matrix organisation to ensure data and process flow and a holistic view of data, telling the full picture of the effect on the business.\n\nYour role covers all aspects of accounting and reporting including budget inputting and analysis of variances. If you’re creative in your problem-solving, energised by supporting your customers and team, we want to hear from you.\n\nWhat you’ll need\n\nYou’re a people person who likes to get things done correctly and quickly working methodically. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with other teams, and you’re first rate at working as a team player and building relationships to enable you to keep to deadlines and find solutions to issues and go above and beyond when the team need you.\n\n * Previous experience in a similar role, with excellent analytical skills, including working with large datasets\n\n * Used to working in a busy, high-pressure environment with the ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines\n\n * Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships\n\n * The ability to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance audiences\n\n * Advanced Excel proficiency and knowledge of accounting software (Sun Systems desirable)\n\n * Naturally inquisitive, delving into data to ensure accuracy and build a comprehensive understanding\n\n * Resilient with a positive, flexible, compassionate and can-do approach\n\n * Organised with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied caseload, prioritising work effectively\n\n * Experienced with supporting a variety of operational teams - Housing Association is a benefit.\n\n * Working towards a recognised accounting qualification or fully qualified.\n\n * Desirable: Background in housing, or experience within commercial real estate / asset management finance, ideally in a client accountant or asset management capacity.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * Up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays\n\n * Two additional paid volunteering days each year\n\n * Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal\n\n * 4 x salary life assurance\n\n * Up to 10% pension contribution\n\n * Professional development and opportunities to broaden your expereince\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nWhen you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.\n\nPlease read before applying\n\nThis is a hybrid role working 1 day per week at our London Head office (Westminster Bridge and 1 day a week from a local regional office, but could be required more days, for important events or meetings.\n\nInterviews will be held in person on the 14th May at our Westminster Bridge Road office. You’ll need to allow 90 minutes to take part in a competency based interview, followed by an excel exercise.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.\n\nWe may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received

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To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23388 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English, credit analyst experience within commodity brokerage business and listed products Your New Salary: £30k+benefits (Negotiable depending on the experience) Reporting to: Risk Manager Location: London Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days at home (however more days will be spent in office during the start stage for training purpose.) Start: ASAP Who You'll Be Working for: Our client is an international trading company Mandarin speaking Junior Credit Analyst - What You'll be Doing Each Day: • Assessment of counterparty risk/exposure being taken on the company client portfolio. This is primarily clients trading listed and OTC commodities covering Softs, Base Metals, Energy and Precious Metals., • Direct reporting to the Risk Manager/Head of Risk and to the Credit Committee members for risk decisions., • Required to make proposals relating to limits or recovery action to the Senior Management. The Senior Management will have the ultimate decision-making responsibility., • Ultimately the role is to provide Senior management with a summary of counterparty risk for each client analysed., • Counterparty Analysis providing a clear summary of the counterparty risks (business/financial) through written and verbal presentations., • Presentation of files for decision to Senior Management via Credit Committee., • Close liaison with the Account Executives and visiting clients/attending in-house meetings when required., • Assist in the daily management of credit risk within the client portfolio. Mandarin speaking Junior Credit Analyst - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: • University Degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting or related field., • 1 years’ experience in a similar role with knowledge of commodity brokerage business and listed products will be an advantage., • Fluent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English, to allow effective and efficient communications with internal and external stakeholders in the UK as well as those in Greater China area (where group companies and the ultimate parent company are based)., • Strong analytical skills and an ability to make quick reasoned recommendations., • A dedicated team player who can work effectively with others and help to build strong teams and networks, especially within a culturally diverse environment., • Experience working in MS Office Word and Excel Job status: Permanent Working hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday Start date: ASAP Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website

Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (designated as Interim Section 151 Officer) Duration: This interim role is required to provide robust cover while we recruit to the permanent role. As such it is initially expected that this role should run for 3-4 months from mid July. Location: It is vital that candidates are aware that travel to the Isle of Wight on a regular basis (likely weekly) will be a requirement of this position Service Area: Finance Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring financial stewardship, robust governance, financial resilience and value for money in all council activities. As the designated Section 151 officer, ensure the discharge of statutory responsibilities for the proper administration of the councils financial affairs, including pensions, as the council is a pension administering authority for its LGPS fund. Deputise for the chief executive, assuming full responsibilities of head of paid service in their absence, including organisational leadership and emergency decision making. To play a key role in the overall leadership of the organisation, working collaboratively with Members and partners and serving as an ambassador for the island while fostering a higher-performing, motivated and engaged workforce committed to service excellence. The candidate will need to lead on: financial policy, strategy and management all duties as the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer implementation of transformation and improvement plans management accounting and financial planning strategic procurement treasury management internal audit and risk assurance Local Government Pension Scheme Required skills include fully qualified CCAB accountant with substantial post qualification experience. sound understanding of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically Section 151, and financial regulations governing local authorities extensive experience of development and delivery of a medium-term financial strategy for a council with a gross budget exceeding 300m successfully delivery of balanced budgets despite funding reductions. able to support 'whole council transformation' to deliver significant efficiency savings. We need someone who can think commercially, innovatively and creatively about how funding is best deployed to support growth

Join our Finance team as a Financial/Regulatory Accountant in a 12-month fixed term contract and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful reporting across a dynamic banking environment. Reporting to the Financial Control Manager, you’ll support a broad range of activities spanning management accounts, Head Office reporting, UK regulatory returns and tax compliance, while helping strengthen controls and improve efficiency across the function. This opportunity would suit professionals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Regulatory Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Control Accountant or Finance Analyst looking to broaden their impact. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be deeply involved in month-end close, preparing journals, coordinating balance sheet reconciliations and analysing P&L and balance sheet movements to explain performance. You’ll produce high-quality data and disclosures for regulators and Head Office, ensuring outputs are fully reconciled and robust. Alongside business-as-usual reporting, you’ll contribute to budgeting and forecasting, support tax computations, and help assess the accounting impact of new products before launch. Duration: 12-month fixed term contract Location: Central London – Hybrid working is in place with 4 days a week spent in the office, 1 day from home. Salary: £65k - £70k base salary plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension. We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong financial control background, excellent technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You must have experience of working in a Banking environment, preferably consumer banking. Experience in regulatory reporting and familiarity with tools like Power BI will be advantageous. Just as important is your mindset: you’re organised, detail-focused and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership, solve problems and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. CLICK APPLY and send through a CV for immediate consideration

Take the next step in your finance career with a role that offers real breadth, responsibility and impact. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team, reporting to the Financial Control and MI Manager, where you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality financial, regulatory and management reporting within a fast-paced banking environment. This opportunity is ideal for professionals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Regulatory Reporting Accountant, Financial Control Accountant or Finance Analyst who are looking to expand their scope and influence. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You’ll be at the heart of month-end, preparing journals, coordinating balance sheet reconciliations and providing clear, insightful analysis of P&L and balance sheet movements. You’ll produce accurate data and disclosures for Head Office and UK regulators, ensuring everything ties back to source systems and stands up to scrutiny. Alongside this, you’ll support budgeting and forecasting, contribute to tax reporting and play a key role in assessing the accounting impact of new products before they go live. Location: Central London – Hybrid working is in place with 4 days a week spent in the office, 1 day from home. Salary: £60k - £65k base salary plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension. We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong financial control background, excellent technical knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You must have experience of working in a Banking environment, preferably consumer banking. You’ll be detail-focused, organised and proactive, with the ability to analyse complex information, communicate clearly and build strong working relationships. Experience in regulatory reporting and tools such as Power BI would be advantageous. CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV for immediate consideration

Salary Competitive Our Vacancy We’re looking for an accomplished Head of Finance Business Partnering – Repairs to provide senior financial leadership across our Repairs service. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape financial strategy, influence key operational decisions and ensure high‑quality financial insight underpins everything we do. In this role, you will drive excellence in financial management, delivering accurate and insightful reporting, forward-looking analysis, and strategic guidance to operational leaders. Your work will be pivotal in enabling the delivery of efficient, safe, and customer-focused repairs services, influencing key decisions and shaping the financial strategy of the organisation. What You’ll Lead • Lead a high-performing team providing accurate, timely and insightful monthly management information., • Ensure Repairs financial reporting is fit for purpose and highlights risks, opportunities, trends and operational drivers, including productivity metrics., • Deliver high-quality Board, Committee and Executive reports; act as Finance Lead on relevant project teams., • Drive excellence in financial planning leading budgets, reforecasting and long-term planning., • Challenge and support budget holders using deep operational understanding of Repairs, with a focus on improving cost efficiency and productivity., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, controls and audit requirements., • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure a joined-up approach to performance and productivity improvement., • Champion continuous improvement of finance systems, enabling better tracking and reporting of operational productivity., • Drive value-for-money opportunities across Repairs, with a strong emphasis on enhancing productivity across services., • Keep up to date with regulations and sector trends., • Deliver audits, and VFM benchmarking as requested, incorporating productivity comparisons where appropriate., • Provide financial leadership and oversight for the two DLO entities, including full financial accounts, reporting cycles, audit readiness and productivity performance., • Support DLO Boards reporting with clear analysis of financial performance, productivity levels, risks and opportunities., • Develop and implement productivity measures and KPIs for DLOs, ensuring work is delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible. About you • Qualified CCAB Accountant with post qualification experience gained across different sectors, to include the core operations of a residential landlord., • Able to provide high quality advice to the Finance Director and the wider business on matters of financial accounting and regulatory reporting., • Successful experience of strategy development, business planning and partnering., • Excellent attention to detail and able to balance competing workloads to meet agreed deadlines with a range of stakeholders., • Ability to be challenging, pragmatic, robust and resilient in business partnering. Why Join Us? At Peabody, our values guide everything we do — Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. You’ll be joining a mission-driven organisation committed to continually improving resident trust, satisfaction and outcomes. What We Offer • 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Two paid volunteering days each year, • Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and access to a discount portal, • 4x salary life assurance, • Up to 10% pension contribution Please Read Before Applying Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Closing date: 30 April 2026 Interview Dates: Interviews will take place week commencing the 4th May via Teams and a second stage, if successful on week commencing 18th May. This advert is due to close on the 30th April 2026. However, we may close this advert early depending on application volume and quality. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining your suitability for the role. At present, we are only considering direct applications and are not partnering with recruitment agencies

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will focus on month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands-on exposure to the full breadth of finance, from management reporting to business partnering, while helping to develop and improve financial processes in a dynamic, growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting & Analysis Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis Support the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse financial performance and cost drivers, providing actionable insight Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic projects and business growth initiatives Financial Controls & Processes Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany transactions Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital management Contribute to automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements within the finance function Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required Other Responsibilities Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the finance function About You Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting or finance role Strong experience in month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis Excellent business partnering skills and ability to influence operational teams Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Finance – Private Estate & Family Office Rutland | £70,000–£90,000 FTE | Part-Time (3–4 days per week) Would you like to shape the future of a significant and dynamic private estate? Are you ready to bring fresh thinking, modern systems and real financial leadership to an entrepreneurial and ambitious family office moving forward? About the Organisation A well-established and diverse private estate based in Rutland is seeking a Head of Finance. This is a newly created role within a family office overseeing a broad and varied portfolio of interests including a large-scale farming and agricultural operation, an eco-tourism venture, a residential property portfolio, private companies, investment interests and a partnership structure. The principal is forward-thinking, decisive and ready to modernise. They are looking for someone who can bring clarity, structure and strategic insight to the finance function while acting as a trusted and discreet adviser at the highest level. The Role This is a hands-on, build-it position with genuine autonomy and scope. You will take full ownership of the finance function across a complex multi-entity structure, working closely with the principal and a small close-knit team. Your responsibilities will include: Preparation and consolidation of management accounts across all entities Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Oversight of statutory accounts, year-end and intercompany reconciliations Tax oversight spanning corporate, personal, trust and estate matters including VAT Liaison with external tax advisers and accountants Monitoring investments, assets and capital expenditure Leading a review of current systems including Farmplan and the Microsoft suite with a mandate to modernise, automate and streamline About You You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) ideally with a background in private practice, family office, private estate or an UHNW environment. You will be comfortable operating independently, taking ownership and rolling your sleeves up without the support of a large team beneath you. You will bring: Experience across multi-entity or complex owner-managed structures Familiarity with agricultural or estate accounting (Farmplan experience a real advantage) Confidence working with cloud-based finance platforms and advanced Excel A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with an appetite for improvement The highest levels of discretion, professionalism and personal integrity Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, autonomous position within a private and long-term environment. For the right person it offers variety, real influence and the chance to shape the future of a dynamic private estate. If you are a commercially astute, technically strong accountant looking for a role where your impact will be felt from day one, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and tell me how Rutland works logistically for you and why a private estate environment appeals. TPBN1_UKTJ

To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23393 The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English, UK Accounting experience in banking/finance, ideally ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified. Your New Salary: Competitive Office based Perm Start: ASAP Reports to: Head of Finance and Accounting Mandarin Speaking Accountant - What You'll be Doing: • Operate the core system on a daily basis, including accounting entry input and other operations as required;, • Produce regular reports to Head Office and local regulatory authorities in an accurate and timely manner;, • Coordinate with external tax advisors in the preparation for tax returns and communication with HMRC and HO;, • Prepare daily management information report, monitor management and regulatory indicator as well as support the department to collate information for audit and taxation related matters;, • Take ownership of expenses, suspense account, cash management, complete and maintain financial statistics and collate information as required;, • Take ownership of reconciling Nostro account, Vostro account and security custodian account;, • Assist company fixed assets management, hedge accounting and other projects as required by the Head of Department;, • Make sure transaction records and/or data are filed in an accurate and timely manner;, • Coordinate with IT department on the digitalisation of financial reporting and system development;, • Assist in updating and optimising departmental processes and policies; Mandarin Speaking Accountant - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, • ACCA or ACA qualification (or part qualified) preferred, • Relevant experience in banking, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, • Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a highly specialist, SEN National Online School delivering exceptional education for neurodiverse children and young people aged 7–19. This provision supports pupils with complex SEND profiles, including autism, SEMH needs, and associated conditions. Many learners have experienced disrupted educational journeys, including multiple placement breakdowns and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), often alongside significant trauma and extended periods out of formal education. They are seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller on a permanent basis. You will be working closely with the senior leaders across the online school and will be based in their South London head office. As their online school’s services continue to grow and evolve, you will provide the financial insight, control and systems needed to support confident decision‑making, sustainable growth and operational excellence. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a hands‑on role combining financial control, business partnering and the development of fit‑for‑purpose systems in a dynamic and ambitious environment. If you are a qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of an innovative, mission‑led business, this role could be a great next step, offering the chance to shape decision‑making, provide trusted financial insight and build the systems needed to support sustainable growth and lasting impact. Key aspects of the role: • Lead the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reporting packs., • Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling and scenario planning with business leaders., • Strengthen and develop financial systems, controls and processes as the services scale., • Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including journals, reconciliations, invoicing, purchasing, credit control and cash flow management., • Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support year‑end accounts, audit and statutory compliance., • Provide clear financial insight to support business planning, operational decisions and risk management., • Lead or support finance systems and software improvements, including the selection and implementation of new tools where appropriate., • Oversee supplier contracts, service level agreements and wider financial compliance arrangements., • Line manage and support the Finance Officer. Key requirements: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)., • Strong experience in a senior finance role, ideally as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager., • Excellent understanding of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting., • Experience improving finance systems, controls and processes within a growing or changing organisation., • Confidence working with accounting and budgeting software (experience with Sage 200 advantageous)., • Strong Excel skills, high attention to detail and the ability to turn financial data into practical insight., • Effective communicator, able to partner with senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams., • Experience in education, social care, charity or social enterprise is helpful but not essential. Why join? They offer 25 days annual leave. Staff have opportunities to undertake effective CPD and accreditations to support career development. Support staff with regular staff wellbeing days, a range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs and an exclusive rewards platform with gym & active health discounts. Salary: £63,500 - £68,000 (Depending on experience) Closing date for CV applications: 7th May 2026 If this role is of interest, please contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions. Integrity Education Solutions and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and full pre-employment checks. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community

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