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Accountant – Qualified / Qualified by Experience Award winning accountancy practice based in Caterham, Surrey requires an experienced accountant able to lead others in the team with cloud accounting. In this role you will provide a high standard of technical service to clients, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with client requirements. You'll also be responsible for: • Working from client provided and in-house done bookkeeping to prepare and complete corporate and small limited company and self employed accounts, • Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600) with appropriate calculations, • Completing self assessment tax returns for individuals and self employed traders, • Assisting in-house bookkeepers with their accounting and software queries especially when needed to correct errors and updating and reconciling ledgers, • Carrying out VAT checks and reviews of bookkeepers work, • Liaising with clients to obtain information to complete above tasks, • Complying with financial laws, regulations and standards alongside in-house policies, • Reporting discrepancies and issues (including potential fraud) to senior management, • Software used includes Xero, Sage (Cloud and 50), Freeagent and QuickBooks. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)., • Migrating clients onto cloud bookkeeping including setting up opening balances and integrating any third party apps (eg tills, sales channels, stock control, payment systems etc), • You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and be able to manage time effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines are met with excellent accuracy and attention to detail., • Keeping personal accounting qualifications up to date Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in preparing company and self-employed accounts and tax returns, including dealing with HMRC, • Excellent working knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero (including client onboarding), • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, • Excellent communication skills and a polite telephone manner, • High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadlines, • Accountancy practice background preferred Why Join Our Client? • Location: Based in Caterham with the option to work from home one day a week, • Full-time role: Monday to Friday (9 am to 5 pm), • Benefits: 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure), • Workplace Pension scheme, • Health Plan This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a leadership role and work in a forward-thinking, award-winning practice. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead digital accounting transformations, apply now or contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment for more details! We look forward to hearing from you.

Tax and Accounts Manager – Accountancy Practice Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified accountant with a strong background in both tax and accounts? Do you have proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice? Are you seeking a career move that offers progression and the potential for future leadership? If the answer is yes, this opportunity could be the perfect next step. A leading and well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is looking to appoint an experienced Tax and Accounts Manager. The role is being handled exclusively by Andy Irvine, a specialist accountancy recruiter with extensive experience placing professionals into top-tier firms across the South East. This reputable practice is known for delivering tailored compliance and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team, taking on a newly created position with genuine scope for development and future progression. Key Responsibilities: • Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, • Reviewing and signing off statutory accounts and tax returns (both personal and corporate), • Providing high-level tax planning and advisory services, including CGT, IHT and remuneration strategies, • Acting as a primary point of contact for client queries and relationship management, • Supporting directors with complex tax matters and business advisory work, • Mentoring and supervising junior staff and semi-seniors within the team, • Liaising with clients, HMRC and external stakeholders Candidate Profile:, • ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or equivalent), • Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice environment, • A well-rounded background in tax compliance, tax planning and statutory accounts preparation, • Comfortable managing client relationships and advising business owners, • Strong communication skills and a commercial, client-focused mindset, • Able to lead and mentor team members and support staff development Benefits:, • Competitive salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE), • Annual bonus scheme, • Flexible working hours and potential hybrid arrangements, • Clear path for progression, with long-term leadership potential, • Ongoing CPD and training support, • On-site parking and modern, centrally located offices in Tunbridge Wells This is a rare opportunity for a Tax and Accounts Manager to join a forward-thinking practice that values its people and prioritises long-term growth and development. For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact: Andy Irvine ?? T: ?? E: Keywords: Tax Manager, Accounts Manager, Practice Accountant, CTA, ACA, ACCA, Tunbridge Wells jobs, Kent accountancy jobs, Tax and Accounts roles, Accountancy Practice recruitment. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Description Why join us? Swoon was founded in 2012 with a simple mission: to create distinctive designs that owners want to keep forever - and a lofty goal to spark home obsession everywhere. We’re an online-only furniture brand building a digital experience better than any store. We design original pieces in-house, and our innovative design process uncovers the next trend, fast. Our testing platform proves designs sell online at their intended price, and our data-led approach grows sales within families exponentially. Our distinctive look unlocks collaborations with leading retailers like John Lewis and many more - and we’re just getting started. This is a rare chance to own the numbers and reinvent how they’re produced. We’ve worked hard to move from a VC backed start-up to a profitable business and our monthly reporting is solid and trusted - but it’s built on too much manual effort. We want someone who will keep that board reporting rock-solid while completely transforming how it gets done. Picture month-end that runs in a fraction of the time, reconciliations that reconcile themselves, and live dashboards that answer leadership’s questions before they’re asked. We want a builder - someone genuinely excited by AI, automation and smart internal tooling - to redesign our finance engine from the inside out. The continuity of the management accounts and board pack is non-negotiable; everything behind it is yours to reimagine. If you’re ambitious, want to make your mark, and see a clear path to grow as the function and the business scale, this role is built for you. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll join as our Management Accountant with solid experience preparing management accounts in Xero and a few year-end audits under your belt. Our financial statements aren’t hugely complex, but our operating model is varied and interesting: we trade across multiple channels and business models - our own site, retail partners like John Lewis, and licensing - each with revenue and costs to allocate accurately across channels. Retail experience with hands-on stock accounting is essential - getting stock right, including the reverse flows when product is returned, is at the heart of this role, and we need someone who can own the audit from start to finish. You’ll have an eye for detail and the ability to reconcile data across multiple systems so revenue and costs are recognised accurately. You’re a great communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally across the business. As the sole accountant in a finance team of four, you’re an all-rounder who can juggle competing priorities - and you’re always asking how the work could be done better, faster and smarter. Reporting & continuity • Monthly management accounts - P&L, balance sheet and cash flow to a seven-day hard close., • Board pack & MBR - produce the board pack and monthly business review, with clear commentary, and insight for the leadership team., • Results & insight - present performance to leadership and translate the numbers into decisions, not just data., • Revenue recognition - oversee revenue recognition process, including deferred revenue, cost of sales whilst ensuring business controls are in place to ensure accounting accuracy., • Budget & forecast support - maintain cost and Opex tracking, accruals and rolling-forecast inputs. Transform & automate • Reinvent the close - redesign month-end and reporting to be faster, leaner and far less manual, without ever putting board continuity at risk., • Build internal dashboards - create live, self-serve dashboards that give leadership and the wider business real-time visibility of the numbers., • Put AI and automation to work - identify, plan and roll out automation and AI across reconciliations, invoicing, accruals, reporting and routine finance tasks., • Champion better ways of working - lead automation planning and troubleshooting, and continuously hunt out processes to streamline, simplify or retire. Controls & reconciliations • Stock reconciliations - liaise with the warehouse to run monthly stock recs, including stock-in-transit and provisions., • Financial controls - strengthen controls and balance-sheet reconciliations across deferred revenue, debtors, accruals and prepayments., • Invoice coding - oversee the coding of invoices by the accounts assistant., • Expense approvals - approve company-wide expenses. Tax, audit & compliance • Year-end & audit - own the year-end process and the full audit, managing all communication with the auditor., • VAT & other returns - produce the quarterly VAT return and plastic packaging tax, liaising with HMRC as required., • Payroll taxes & benefits - run PSA and P11D submissions and all payroll-related returns (P45, P60s, P11Ds)., • EMI share options - run the bi-annual EMI share option process (HMRC valuation and employee contract write-up)., • HMRC - act as the key contact for all HMRC-related matters. Payroll & people • Payroll oversight - manage new-employee payroll setup and oversee the monthly payroll run by our external provider, including pension submissions., • Line management - supervise and develop the accounts assistant. Requirements • Essential, • Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA., • Retail experience - confident with stock reconciliations, stock provisions and inventory controls., • Experience as a full-circle management accountant (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)., • Experience owning the year-end audit process., • Experience preparing month-end accounts in Xero., • Advanced excel / sheets and comfortable reconciling and dealing with large volumes of data, • A genuine enthusiasm for automation, AI and building better processes - and a track record of improving the way things are done., • Ambition to make your mark and progress as the role and business grow., • Able to work independently without supervision., • A great communicator who can explain finance concepts to non-finance colleagues., • Able to travel to London at least once per month, • Management experience, or ready to step up., • Nice to have, • Hands-on experience building dashboards or finance automations (e.g. BI tools, scripting, or AI-assisted workflows)., • Exposure to retail collaborations, marketplaces or multi-channel revenue. Benefits Upbeat, ambitious and collaborative – that’s us. We’re a lean team of 30, so if you relish responsibility and like to impact an outcome, we’re the place for you. We’ve made flexible working a permanent thing. Right now, the team works from home but we’re open to what people might need in the future. We hold weekly day workshops in London and if the team wants to get together in a co-working space, that’s fine too. We have a wide range of perks and benefits including: • Competitive salary, • Share options programme, • Bonus scheme, • Wellbeing allowance, • Pension scheme, • Private medical cover, • Your birthday as an additional day off, • A day off for volunteer/community work, • Friday 1pm finish in summer (now rolled out across the full year as a trial), • Free furniture on each anniversary of employment, • Increasing holiday allowance with tenure, • Study support, • Friends & family discount Liked what you read and keen to join us? 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TPF Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Bexhill. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Taxation Senior to join their friendly, professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing and respected practice that delivers high-quality, personalised services to a portfolio of self-employed professionals. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, working closely with both clients and colleagues. The Role You’ll take full ownership of your own client portfolio. Responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of self-employed professionals Preparing Income & Expenditure accounts from varied sources (e.g. salary, rental income) Completing personal tax returns and HMRC submissions Carrying out pension tax calculations and advising on pension tax issues (full training provided) Delivering ad hoc tax advice when required Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and internal teams Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice is essential A qualification such as ACCA, ACA, ATT, or CTA is desirable (or qualified by experience/time-barred) Strong attention to detail and accuracy A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills Able to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment Competitive salary (DOE) Pension scheme, PHI, and specialist training Hybrid and flexible working options A supportive team environment with high-quality technical training Comfortable, well-equipped office space If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential conversation. Main Telephone: 01273 102 360 Mobile: 07386 668 228 Email: _ LinkedIn: _ Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Tax and Accounts Manager – Accountancy Practice Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified accountant with a strong background in both tax and accounts? Do you have proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice? Are you seeking a career move that offers progression and the potential for future leadership? If the answer is yes, this opportunity could be the perfect next step. A leading and well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is looking to appoint an experienced Tax and Accounts Manager. The role is being handled exclusively by Andy Irvine, a specialist accountancy recruiter with extensive experience placing professionals into top-tier firms across the South East. This reputable practice is known for delivering tailored compliance and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative team, taking on a newly created position with genuine scope for development and future progression. Key Responsibilities: • Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, • Reviewing and signing off statutory accounts and tax returns (both personal and corporate), • Providing high-level tax planning and advisory services, including CGT, IHT and remuneration strategies, • Acting as a primary point of contact for client queries and relationship management, • Supporting directors with complex tax matters and business advisory work, • Mentoring and supervising junior staff and semi-seniors within the team, • Liaising with clients, HMRC and external stakeholders Candidate Profile:, • ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or equivalent), • Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice environment, • A well-rounded background in tax compliance, tax planning and statutory accounts preparation, • Comfortable managing client relationships and advising business owners, • Strong communication skills and a commercial, client-focused mindset, • Able to lead and mentor team members and support staff development Benefits:, • Competitive salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE), • Annual bonus scheme, • Flexible working hours and potential hybrid arrangements, • Clear path for progression, with long-term leadership potential, • Ongoing CPD and training support, • On-site parking and modern, centrally located offices in Tunbridge Wells This is a rare opportunity for a Tax and Accounts Manager to join a forward-thinking practice that values its people and prioritises long-term growth and development. For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact: Andy Irvine ?? T: ?? E: Keywords: Tax Manager, Accounts Manager, Practice Accountant, CTA, ACA, ACCA, Tunbridge Wells jobs, Kent accountancy jobs, Tax and Accounts roles, Accountancy Practice recruitment. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Main Purpose of Role: We're hiring a motivated, detail-oriented HR & Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll and provide high-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless employee experience, acting as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries while supporting the effective use of our HR systems. We're looking for someone intuitive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering a first-class service, building strong relationships across the business, and contributing positively to the overall success of the HR function. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Compliance • Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process through our new HRIS, Dayforce, • Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, • Input, validate and reconcile payroll data (hours, allowances, deductions, absence), • Perform payroll validation checks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met, • Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails, • Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls, • Produce and submit statutory HMRC reports, • Prepare and submit P11D returns and Class 1A NIC calculations, • Process P46 notifications (where applicable), • Maintain records in line with statutory retention requirem...

Job Title: Qualified Accountant – Accountancy Practice Location: Epsom, Surrey Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience. In the region of £55,000-£75,000 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent About Us: Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Epsom, offering a comprehensive range of services to a diverse client base. They are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Qualified Accountant to join their team and manage their own client portfolio. The Role: This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to play a key role within their practice. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients with a value exceeding £150,000, providing high-quality service in accounts preparation, tax compliance, and potentially audit. Key Responsibilities: • Managing your own portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services, • Preparation/review of year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, • Preparation/review of corporation tax computations and personal tax returns, • Advising clients on tax planning, compliance, and business strategy, • Supporting or leading on audit assignments, depending on experience, • Liaising with HMRC and other third parties on behalf of clients, • Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor, • ACCA or ACA qualified (essential), • Experience managing a portfolio with a fee value of at least £150,000, • Strong accounts preparation skills with experience across a variety of industries, • Exposure to tax (corporate and/or personal) or audit work (preferred), • Additional tax qualification (e.g. CTA) advantageous, • Excellent communication, organisational, and client relationship skills, • Ability to work independently and within a team environment What We Offer: • A supportive and collaborative working environment, • Continued professional development and training opportunities, • Flexible working arrangements and career progression potential, • Competitive salary and benefits package If you are a confident and proactive accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a reputable and friendly firm, we’d love to hear from you. For more information please contact Kourtney Luckett; _; 01483 900 940 for a confidential conversation.

TiPJAR is an ambitious, fast-growing scale-up on a global mission to bring fair and transparent tips and tronc to the hospitality industry & beyond. After doubling our revenue over. The past year, we’re laser-focused on becoming the world’s number one tipping distribution platform within five years. We’re looking for a sharp, energetic Senior Business Development Manager to join our team and drive new business through proactive outbound activity. This is a high-impact role requiring a self-starter who thrives on building pipelines, understanding complex sales processes, and confidently engaging with stakeholders at all levels across enterprise hospitality businesses. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll report into our Chief Commercial Officer and be expected to lead the charge on outbound sales activity while managing inbound interest with a strategic, consultative approach. • Key Responsibilities:, • Generate consistent outbound activity every week across:, • Cold and warm prospecting via phone, email, and LinkedIn, • Attending networking and industry events, • Creating and engaging with social media content, • Identify and qualify prospects within our ICP – including group operators, multi-site brands and strategic partners, • Research market trends, target companies and key decision-makers to build and maintain a healthy pipeline, • Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and regulatory landscapes – including tronc legislation, NI mitigation and HMRC guidance, • Build strong relationships and clearly articulate the commercial and operational benefits of TiPJAR, • Work collaboratively with our commercial, product and customer success teams to deliver tailored solutions to prospective clients, • Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasting, • Help shape go-to-market strategies and refine our enterprise sales approach We’re Looking For: • 5+ years in B2B saas sales, ideally in hospitality tech, • Experience in enterprise sales or complex multi-site deals with longer sales cycles, • Understanding of regulatory frameworks – experience navigating financial compliance or employment/tax legislation is a strong plus, • Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, • Hunter mentality – resilient, disciplined and able to self-generate leads, • Comfortable owning outbound KPIs (calls, emails, demos, follow-ups) week-in, week-out, • Curious, consultative and able to understand customer pain points and tailor solutions accordingly, • Thrives in a fast-paced scale-up and is excited to help shape our future What You’ll Get in Return: • Flexible working hours and hybrid working, • Competitive salary and uncapped commission, • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Company laptop or mac, • Company mobile phone, • Expenses covered for travel/events, • The opportunity to work from anywhere – including up to 4 weeks abroad each year, • Career progression in a rapidly growing business, • Access to some of the UK’s best hospitality operators, • Regular social events If you're looking to join a small but mighty team on a mission to change the world of tipping and reward teams fairly – we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of fair tipping. Pre-employment Screening All successful candidates must undergo a DBS check, as well as other pre-employment checks such as referencing and right to work. Offers of employment are contingent upon candidates securing and demonstrating their right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right must be provided to TiPJAR, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, before the start of employment. Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

RM Recruit a supporting a growing SME charity to recruit a Finance Director for their team. This is a standalone role that is responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely financial reports to enable effective management of the organisation’s strategic and operational changes and resources. With steady income streams locked in for the next 5 years, via a diverse range of grant funding, this arts focused Not for Profit organisation is seeking an experienced director level accountant who can help spearhead future growth and provide a reliable and consistent hands on finance service for the wider team. Key responsibilities will include: • Preparation business plans, budgets and forecasts, including cash flow forecasting., • Supporting the application process for grant funding and compliant administration of grant funding income, • Delivering accurate and timely financial reports to enable effective management of strategic and operational plans and resources, • Effective financial management, information and controls, • Regulatory compliance, including but not limited to Companies House, HMRC (PAYE, VAT and Corporation Tax), The Charity Commission etc., • Preparation of statutory, regulatory and funder financial reporting, • Ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, including cash flow forecasting and wide range business partnering to operational staff, • Oversight of outsourced purchase ledger, payroll and payment processing services This is a fully remote role working 3 days per week. However, meetings requiring attendance in either Birmingham or London will take place every 6 weeks. Please note, our client is seeking candidates who have worked in Not for Profit, Charity or Community Interest Companies. If you do not hold experience in these sector settings, we will be unfortunately be unable to consider your application. Experience of National Lottery Heritage Funding would be highly advantageous. On offer is a generous pension package, a range of other benefits and fully flexible working. RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin.

Finance Controller – Part Time (3 Days per Week) Location: Broughton / Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £55,000 pro rata, depending on experience Howard James Recruitment are working with an exciting and rapidly growing technology-led business to recruit an experienced Finance Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking for a broad and hands-on role within an innovative and fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in supporting strategic growth plans. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role, covering everything from day-to-day finance operations through to board reporting, forecasting and financial planning. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Bookkeeping & Day-to-Day Finance Managing day-to-day accounting processes using Xero, including invoicing, supplier payments, expenses and reconciliations Overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes Managing expenses and company card processes Processing payroll and liaising with external payroll providers Maintaining accurate financial records and controls Management Accounts & Reporting Running month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Producing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Providing variance analysis against budgets and previous periods Maintaining a clean and accurate trial balance Financial Planning & Business Support Producing board and management reporting packs Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial modelling Assisting with strategic decision-making by providing financial insight and analysis Supporting fundraising activities and investor reporting where required Compliance & Financial Controls Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting processes Managing VAT returns, corporation tax and external advisor relationships Ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements Reviewing and improving financial systems, controls and processes About You We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness. You will ideally have: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification 3–7 years post-qualified experience Experience producing management accounts and managing month-end processes Strong understanding of reconciliations, VAT and financial controls Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Previous experience using Xero would be advantageous Desirable Experience Experience working within a growing SME, technology or start-up environment Experience supporting grant claims or R&D tax processes Package Part-time role – 3 days per week, with potential to increase to full time in the future Hybrid working available 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Pension scheme If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact and help shape a growing finance function, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration