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HFG are working with an established international general insurance group as they look to appoint a Financial Controller to lead their UK financial accounting and reporting function. \n The business has a long-standing presence in the UK insurance market and is part of a major international insurance group. The UK operation specialises across areas including commercial property, casualty, marine and credit insurance, with a growing presence in the London Market. \n This is a senior finance role reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for delivering accurate and timely statutory, management and group reporting. The successful candidate will take ownership of the financial control and reporting agenda, while working closely with senior stakeholders across finance, actuarial and the wider business. \n You will lead the financial accounting and reporting function, overseeing: \n\n • Monthly management accounts, financial analysis and reporting to senior finance and executive committees\n, • Insurance and reinsurance accounting, including balance sheet reconciliations\n, • Statutory reporting under FRS 102 and FRS 103\n, • Quarterly IFRS 17 reporting and group submissions\n, • Solvency UK financial regulatory returns and international regulatory reporting\n, • Financial controls, governance and risk management\n, • Working closely with actuarial teams on IBNR reserves and Solvency UK Technical Provisions\n, • Leading, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals\n, • Supporting finance transformation, systems and process improvement initiatives.\n\n \n We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with 10+ years' post-qualified experience and a strong technical financial reporting background. \n Importantly, non-life/general insurance experience is essential. Candidates should have a strong understanding of insurance accounting and ideally experience within the London Market, together with exposure to IFRS 17 (desirable), FRS 102/103 and Solvency UK reporting. \n You will also need strong financial control experience, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.

Senior Accountant \n\n • Annual Salary: £65k - £70k plus benefits\n, • Location: London\n, • Job Type: Temp to Permanent, Full-time (hybrid – 4 days per week in the office)\n\n Reed Finance are recruiting on behalf of a real estate family office, who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and bookkeeping who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to work in a professional family office environment. \n The successful candidate will manage accounting records, perform financial processing, and maintain systems for accuracy across multiple entities. \n Family office or SME investment/property and Xero experience are a must plus you must be a fully qualified Accountant to apply for this role. This is an initial temporary to permanent opportunity so only individuals who are immediately available or on short notice can be considered. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Maintain and manage accounting records across multiple entities using Xero & Sage 50.\n, • Conduct regular bank reconciliations and process all supplier and sales invoices accurately and timely.\n, • Manage both debtor and creditor ledgers, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved promptly.\n, • Handle payment processing including supplier payments, employee expenses, and electronic payment runs.\n, • Prepare VAT returns, monthly expense reports, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts.\n, • Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.\n, • Maintain fixed asset registers and liaise with banks, auditors, and other stakeholders as required.\n, • Provide comprehensive administrative and finance support to the Family Office team, including ad hoc duties.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • 3-4 years post-qualification experience either ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent\n, • Strong experience with Xero and Sage 50 Accounting Software.\n, • Proficient in bank reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing, and month-end procedures.\n, • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.\n, • Experience in a Family Office, investment company, property business, or professional services environment is desirable.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.\n, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and within a small team.\n, • Professional and discreet, capable of handling confidential information with integrity.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.\n, • Discretionary performance bonus paid twice annually.\n, • Private Medical Insurance.\n, • Income Protection Insurance.\n, • Employer pension contribution.\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays.\n\n To apply for this Senior Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

The Company \n My client is a leading, multi-site manufacturing and engineering group specialising in high-precision components for the global aerospace sector. Operating across four key UK sites, the business is currently restructuring into a unified executive leadership team to drive cohesive group performance. Following this transformation, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Financial Controller & FP&A Manager to sit between central leadership and local operational teams. \n The Role \n Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-visibility, dual-focused role combining strategic financial planning with core governance and control. Managing a Management Accountant, you will act as a key commercial partner to the CEO, Board, and divisional leadership teams, helping turn complex operational data into actionable strategy. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Owning the group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and five-year planning cycles while establishing standardised KPIs across all business units.\n, • Working closely with local site leads and finance heads to challenge assumptions, review profitability, and drive cash generation.\n, • Managing the end-to-end audit process across multiple legal entities, alongside oversight for tax compliance, insurance, and risk management.\n, • Preparing executive and board packs that explain the commercial drivers behind performance, risks, and strategic growth opportunities.\n, • Leading initiatives to automate reporting, streamline data collection, and upgrade existing finance processes.\n\n Your Profile \n The client is looking for a qualified accountant with a strong track record in operational, multi-site businesses who can comfortably handle both granular detail and big-picture strategy. \n Essential requirements: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).\n, • Direct experience within manufacturing, engineering, or complex multi-site operational environments.\n, • A strong mix of FP&A, business partnering, and core financial control, including experience coordinating multi-entity external audits.\n, • Advanced Excel capability and financial modelling experience, with exposure to BI tools and automated reporting systems.\n, • Confident communication skills with the gravitas to challenge operational leaders and advise board-level executives.\n\n Salary & Benefits \n\n • Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 depending on and experience\n, • Working Model: Hybrid model with 2-3 days a week in the Central London office, plus occasional travel to operating sites in Belfast, the Isle of Man, and the North West (approx. 1-2 times per month with overnight expenses fully covered).\n, • Benefits: Full corporate benefits package, performance-related bonus scheme, and a clear path for senior exposure across a well-backed industrial group.\n\n \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

International Tax Manager \n\n • Location: City of London\n, • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent\n, • Salary: Circa £90,000 per annum plus benefits\n\n Reed Finance is partnering exclusively with a specialist engineering & construction services firm based in London on the hire of an experienced International Tax Manager to support their international expansion and manage complex tax matters across multiple European jurisdictions. \n This role will be responsible for managing employment tax, international tax and workforce tax compliance obligations and will be reporting to the Head of Finance. \n This role requires a fully qualified Accountant or CTA Qualified individual who has demonstrated experience managing tax obligations for an organisation, who operates globally. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Tax Compliance Management: Oversee employment tax, international tax, and workforce tax compliance for personnel deployed across multiple European jurisdictions.\n, • Strategic Tax Advisory: Provide expert advice on international workforce taxation, payroll tax obligations, and social security compliance to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Tax Governance Development: Develop and maintain tax governance frameworks and policies to ensure compliance with international tax regulations.\n, • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, HR, Global Mobility, Payroll, and Legal teams, as well as external advisers, to ensure cohesive tax strategies and support workforce deployments and international expansion initiatives.\n, • Leadership in Growth: Play a pivotal role in the company's growth, aiding the expansion from 100 to 200 personnel over the next three years by managing tax-related aspects of international workforce planning and deployment.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Educational and Professional Credentials: Degree in Tax or Accountancy (CTA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Employment Tax, International Tax, or related fields.\n, • Comprehensive Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of employment tax, social security, and international payroll frameworks.\n, • Experience with International Teams: Proven experience managing internationally mobile employee populations and coordinating with external tax advisers.\n, • Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills for financial modelling and developing salary calculators.\n, • Analytical and Management Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and competing priorities effectively.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Includes comprehensive health insurance and professional development support.\n, • Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave.\n, • Flexible Working Arrangements: Hybrid working environment to promote work-life balance.\n, • Career Development Opportunities: Exposure to international projects and opportunities to work closely with senior leadership in a rapidly growing company.\n\n This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can play a key role in shaping the international tax strategy of a rapidly expanding firm. If you are looking to advance your career in a collaborative and multicultural setting, we invite you to apply. \n To apply for this International Tax Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

An exciting and rare opportunity to join a Top 10 Accountancy Practice, open to mutiple locations including London! The team is seeking an M&A Tax Associate Director! This is a great opportunity for those who want a fast paced and challenging environment, without the strong pressures and cultures of the big 4.Benefits \n\n • Hybrid working\n, • Competitive pension contribution\n, • Generous holiday package\n, • Discretionary bonus\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Life assurance\n, • Shared parental leave\n\n Responsibilities and Duties As an Associate Director, your main focus on providing quality tax advice within the deals space. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: \n\n • Lead discussions, present findings, and manage relationships with clients and the target's management team.\n, • Ensure seamless integration of work with Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) Advisory teams.\n, • Lead due diligence meetings, oversee analysis, and review reports for accuracy and robustness before final partner/director review.\n, • Prepare and review reports on acquisition structures, considering key tax implications and commercial requirements.\n, • Review forecast models, funds flows, and legal documentation with team support.\n, • Establish a strong internal network to drive opportunities across the tax team, Corporate Finance, and international member firms.\n, • Work closely with private equity funds, corporate clients, law firms, and intermediaries to drive business development.\n, • Research and prepare proposals, participate in presentations to prospective clients.\n, • Manage project budgets, ensure accurate billing, timely fee collection, and minimal debtors.\n, • Produce well-supported technical research using legislation, tax authority guidance, and firm resources.\n, • Provide ongoing training and development for your team.\n\n Requirements Candidates must hold a chartered accountant or tax advisor qualification (ACA, CA CTA, ADIT or equivalent). Additional requirements include: \n\n • Expertise in UK corporation tax compliance and M&A.\n, • Knowledge of transfer pricing, R&D, VAT, employment taxes, stamp duty, and share transactions/share option schemes.\n, • Proven ability to manage clients and projects, building and sustaining relationships.\n\n If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to:

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager | £53-55k | Permanent | Hybrid Working (1 day in office) | London | Cultural Organisation \n Altum are recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join an exciting cultural organisation based in London. This organisation is a unique cultural destination, showcasing exhibitions, events, retail, hospitality and educational programming. \n This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong FP&A, management accounting, commercial finance or business partnering experience to take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, management reporting and performance analysis across a varied and high-profile organisation. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Leading the annual budgeting process across all entities and departments, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives Coordinating reforecasting and medium-term financial planning activities Developing financial models, scenario analysis and business cases to support strategic decision-making Monitoring performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends Leading the production of management accounts, performance reports and financial dashboards for senior management, Board and Committees Providing clear analysis, commentary and recommendations to support decision-making Developing and enhancing KPI reporting across financial and operational activities Undertaking income, expenditure, profitability and trend analysis across cultural, commercial and funded activities Acting as a trusted finance partner to budget holders and operational managers Supporting departments with planning, forecasting and evaluating operational and commercial initiatives Maintaining workforce planning models, salary budgets and establishment reporting Supporting evaluation of commercial performance across retail, hospitality, venue hire and other income-generating activities Providing analysis to support grant funding, sponsorship, investment decisions and strategic projects\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting or business partnering roles Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Experience producing management accounts, performance reporting and financial analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience developing financial models and scenario analysis Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Knowledge of workforce planning and payroll analysis Ideally have experience within a multi-entity organisation Experience in a cultural, arts, public sector or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile cultural organisation in a broad and influential FP&A role. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial planning, improving management information and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. \n Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, group life insurance, remote GP service, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and local perks \n They are interviewing as applications come through, so please apply now as this role is likely to move quickly. \n Apply now!

Interim Financial Planning & Analysis Manager | £55,000 - £60,000 | 3-6 month contract | Hybrid Working (1 day in office) | London | Cultural Organisation \n Altum are recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join an exciting cultural organisation based in London. This organisation is a unique cultural destination, showcasing exhibitions, events, retail, hospitality and educational programming. \n This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong FP&A, management accounting, commercial finance or business partnering experience to take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, management reporting and performance analysis across a varied and high-profile organisation. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Leading the annual budgeting process across all entities and departments, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives Coordinating reforecasting and medium-term financial planning activities Developing financial models, scenario analysis and business cases to support strategic decision-making Monitoring performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends Leading the production of management accounts, performance reports and financial dashboards for senior management, Board and Committees Providing clear analysis, commentary and recommendations to support decision-making Developing and enhancing KPI reporting across financial and operational activities Undertaking income, expenditure, profitability and trend analysis across cultural, commercial and funded activities Acting as a trusted finance partner to budget holders and operational managers Supporting departments with planning, forecasting and evaluating operational and commercial initiatives Maintaining workforce planning models, salary budgets and establishment reporting Supporting evaluation of commercial performance across retail, hospitality, venue hire and other income-generating activities Providing analysis to support grant funding, sponsorship, investment decisions and strategic projects\n\n Person Specification: \n\n • Fully qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting or business partnering roles Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Experience producing management accounts, performance reporting and financial analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience developing financial models and scenario analysis Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Knowledge of workforce planning and payroll analysis Ideally have experience within a multi-entity organisation Experience in a cultural, arts, public sector or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile cultural organisation in a broad and influential FP&A role. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial planning, improving management information and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation. \n Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, group life insurance, remote GP service, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and local perks \n They are interviewing as applications come through, and need candidates to be immediately available so please apply now as this role is likely to move quickly. \n Apply now!

Accountant, Romanian Speaking, COR7477 \n Are you an experienced Accountant fluent in Romanian looking for your next big step? Then this could be the opportunity for you! \n The RoleThe Client Accountant will join a growing accountancy firm. Ideally you will be part qualified with ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with strong experience in a UK general practice. You will be working purely with UK based Romanian clients, dealing with client queries around their Tax and Accounts as such strong knowledge in this area is essential, as is the ability to build strong client relationships. \n The Company \n This accountancy firm is known for its expert solutions and commitment to client success. They foster a collaborative and supportive environment where high performers can excel. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative company at a time of growth. The role is hybrid remote, with three days a week at their Harrow office. \n Benefits include: \n\n • \n Private medical insurance \n • \n Company pension \n • \n Ongoing specialised training \n\n What’s Required? \n The ideal candidate for the role will have some of the following: \n\n • \n Part qualified with ACCA, CIMA or ACA \n • \n Experience in a UK accountancy practice is essential \n • \n Being fully fluent in Romanian is a must \n • \n Experience dealing with client queries around their Tax and Accounts \n\n What’s next? \n Ready to join a winning team and shape your career as a Client Accountant? Apply now! \n Accountant, Romanian Speaking, COR7477 \n Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business. #channelA #AS

The Director of Finance is responsible for driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the RSN's finances. \n Client Details \n I am delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Royal School of Needlework to recruit a Director of Finance on a full-time basis. Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, south-west London, they offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. This is permanent, hybrid working opportunity Salary up to £75k \n Description \n As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Director is responsible for all the financial systems and procedures of the Royal School of Needlework and its trading subsidiary RSN Enterprises Ltd and providing accurate and effective management reporting to the Senior Managers and the Council, the charity's governing body. This role also acts as the RSN's Company Secretary. \n The Director of Finance leads on financial controls, financial management, and all financial planning and forecasting \n · Leadership of the finance function \n · Contribute to the growth and development of the RSN as part of the Senior Management Team \n · Provide accurate and effective financial analysis and management reporting in a timely manner \n · Report to the RSN Council and Finance and Investment Committee meetings on all financial matters \n · Report to the Chief Executive and provide financial guidance and support to the senior departmental managers \n · Communicate and liaise with the RSN's professional advisors e.g. auditors, bankers, investment manager, external payroll provider and pension provider. \n · Communicate and liaise with the RSN's Treasurer on a regular basis \n · Preparation of all statutory financial accounts and taxation computations \n · Ensure all annual statutory reports are prepared and filed in a timely manner with Companies House and the Charity Commission \n · Ensure the Office for Students Annual Financial Return is completed accurately and filed to meet all deadlines \n · Supervise and maintain all financial systems and records \n\n • Prepare and monitor annual budgets and departmental management accounts in conjunction with the departmental heads\n\n · Supervise and maintain an effective Cash Flow reporting and forecasting system \n · Manage the VAT group and ensure VAT returns are completed accurately on a quarterly basis and submitted on time \n · Manage the Gift Aid programme including preparing and submitting regular Gift Aid claims \n\n • Responsibility for developing and maintaining finance policies and procedures\n\n · Responsible for the recording and security of all fixed assets \n · Responsible for the RSN Insurance renewal process and all queries relating to insurance \n · Perform all Company Secretary duties for the RSN \n Profile \n A successful Director of Finance should have: \n Fully qualified accountant and current member of a recognized UK accounting body (e.g., ACA, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA \n\n • Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting\n, • In-depth knowledge of charity financial regulations, including Companies House, Charity Commission, VAT, and Tax Law\n, • Knowledge of Charity Governance (Company Secretary requirements)\n\n \n Job Offer \n Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per \n Hybrid working \n Free car parking \n Staff discount in the RSN shop onsite and online \n Staff also benefit from the ability to visit any of the Historic Royal Palace sites free of charge \n Discount in the Hampton Court Palace cafes and shop \n Employer pension contribution of 5%. \n If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Director of Finance, we encourage you to apply today!

Interim Finance Manager \n Insurance merger integration \n Location: Hybrid / Office | 12 month | ASAP Start \n About the Role\n Critical interim opportunity to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, and finance teams. You'll be the technical lead on business combination accounting, group consolidation, and merger integration planning under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency-UK. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Lead technical accounting for the merger including business combination accounting, acquisition accounting, goodwill, fair value adjustments, and consolidation treatment under FRS 102/FRS 103\n, • Consolidate multiple trial balances into group financial model, performing intercompany eliminations and accounting policy adjustments\n, • Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees\n, • Build or enhance consolidation models and produce group management accounts and statutory-ready financial statements\n, • Hands-on delivery: clean trial balances, resolve reconciliation issues, and support audit evidence gathering\n, • Act as finance lead interfacing with FC, CFO, external auditors, and legal/tax teams\n, • Support merger integration planning and financial governance design\nRequirements\n\n, • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Strong experience in M&A integrations, business combinations, and multi-entity consolidations within the insurance sector\n, • Deep knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and FRS 103 (Insurance Contracts)\n, • Proven track record delivering group consolidations under time pressure\n, • Advanced Excel skills for consolidation models and complex workings\n, • Ability to operate at both strategic/advisory and hands-on/execution levels\n, • Strong communicator able to explain technical accounting to non-specialists\n, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused\nWhat's On Offer\n High-impact interim role at the heart of a major insurance merger with direct exposure to senior leadership, external auditors, and complex technical accounting challenges. Opportunity to lead integration planning and shape financial governance in a critical transformation project with genuine autonomy and influence. \n \n Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.

Family Office Accountant \n\n • Annual Salary: £65k - £70k plus benefits\n, • Location: London\n, • Job Type: Temp to Permanent, Full-time (hybrid – 4 days per week in the office)\n\n Reed Finance are recruiting on behalf of a real estate family office, who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and bookkeeping who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to work in a professional family office environment. \n The successful candidate will manage accounting records, perform financial processing, and maintain systems for accuracy across multiple entities. \n Family office or SME investment/property and Xero experience are a must plus you must be a fully qualified Accountant to apply for this role. This is an initial temporary to permanent opportunity so only individuals who are immediately available or on short notice can be considered. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Maintain and manage accounting records across multiple entities using Xero & Sage 50.\n, • Conduct regular bank reconciliations and process all supplier and sales invoices accurately and timely.\n, • Manage both debtor and creditor ledgers, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved promptly.\n, • Handle payment processing including supplier payments, employee expenses, and electronic payment runs.\n, • Prepare VAT returns, monthly expense reports, annual budgets, and periodic forecasts.\n, • Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.\n, • Maintain fixed asset registers and liaise with banks, auditors, and other stakeholders as required.\n, • Provide comprehensive administrative and finance support to the Family Office team, including ad hoc duties.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • 3-4 years post-qualification experience either ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent\n, • Strong experience with Xero and Sage 50 Accounting Software.\n, • Proficient in bank reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing, and month-end procedures.\n, • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.\n, • Experience in a Family Office, investment company, property business, or professional services environment is desirable.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.\n, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and within a small team.\n, • Professional and discreet, capable of handling confidential information with integrity.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.\n, • Discretionary performance bonus paid twice annually.\n, • Private Medical Insurance.\n, • Income Protection Insurance.\n, • Employer pension contribution.\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays.\n\n To apply for this Family Office Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role

We are delighted to be partnering with IPSE in London who are looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Finance to take ownership of their finance function. This is a highly autonomous role, ideal for someone who is equally comfortable presenting financial insights to senior leaders and rolling up their sleeves to resolve operational challenges. \n The position is part time, paying £70,000-£75,000 (full time equivalent) per annum, offering hybrid working. \n IPSE (The Self-Employed Association) is the UK's leading membership organisation dedicated to supporting freelancers, contractors, consultants and the self-employed. \n They champion the interests of their members through policy, lobbying, expert advice and a range of business support services. As the world of work continues to evolve, IPSE plays an increasingly important role in ensuring independent professionals have the support, representation and resources they need to thrive. \n Joining IPSE means becoming part of a small, committed team where everyone's contribution matters. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, improve processes and help shape the future of an organisation with a clear purpose. \n As Head of Finance, you will have overall responsibility for the financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and effective operational support. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Lead the organisation's financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.\n, • Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast and provide meaningful financial insight to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.\n, • Produce monthly management accounts, board reports and financial analysis that support strategic decision-making.\n, • Monitor departmental budgets, investigate variances and work with budget holders to improve financial performance.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.\n, • Own the month-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Ensure accurate accounting records and oversee reconciliations within Xero.\n, • Deliver timely and accurate management information to agreed deadlines.\n, • Prepare financial papers for Board meetings and present financial performance where required.\n, • Lead the annual audit process and act as the key contact for external auditors.\n, • Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including HMRC, Companies House, VAT and Corporation Tax.\n, • Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.\n, • Manage the monthly payroll process through the outsourced payroll provider.\n, • Manage workplace pension administration and statutory payroll obligations.\n, • Manage supplier payments and maintain strong supplier relationships.\n, • Line manage the part-time Bookkeeper.\n, • Oversee finance-related HR administration for starters and leavers.\n, • Manage key operational compliance activities, including company insurance renewals and employee benefits administration.\n\n We're looking for an experienced finance leader who enjoys taking ownership and making things happen. \n Essential \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA/CGMA or CIPFA).\n, • Minimum 3-5 years' post-qualification experience within a UK finance environment.\n, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (FRS102/IFRS) and UK tax legislation including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax.\n, • Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cash flow models.\n, • Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting systems such as Xero and Microsoft Dynamics.\n, • Excellent Excel skills, including financial modelling, pivot tables and advanced formulas.\n, • Experience managing payroll and workplace pension administration.\n, • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.\n, • A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and finding practical solutions.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Previous experience working within a membership organisation, charity, SME or not-for-profit environment.\n, • Experience managing operational or HR administration alongside finance responsibilities.\n\n \n\n • Salary of £70,000-£75,000 FTE.\n, • 21-24.5 hours per week.\n, • 25 days plus bank holidays FTE and your birthday off.\n, • Aegon Pension (company pension contribution 5%).\n, • Employee assistance programme.\n, • Life Assurance.\n, • Part-time opportunity offering genuine flexibility.\n, • Private healthcare (Vitality).\n, • A varied and influential leadership role with significant autonomy.\n, • The opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and Board, helping shape the future direction of the organisation.\n, • A collaborative and supportive team culture where your ideas and expertise will be valued.\n, • Hybrid working and a healthy work-life balance.\n, • The chance to contribute to an organisation that champions and supports the UK's self-employed community.\n\n EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Your new company A highly respected and globally recognised speciality insurance organisation is seeking a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst to join its finance team in London. With a strong international presence and an excellent reputation within the London Market, the business offers a collaborative and supportive culture where professional development is encouraged and rewarded.Operating across multiple territories and underwriting specialist insurance products worldwide, this organisation provides an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to gain broad exposure within a complex and fast-paced insurance environment.Your new role Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will join a small, high-performing finance team and play a key role in the financial planning, reporting and analysis of underwriting results across the business.Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Supporting the production of quarterly US GAAP underwriting results and outlook commentary.\n, • Preparing balance sheet analysis and financial performance commentary.\n, • Assisting with annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.\n, • Contributing to UK and international GAAP management reporting and board reporting packs.\n, • Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory reporting requirements.\n, • Performing financial reviews and assessments of insurance intermediaries.\n, • Producing insightful MI and financial analysis to support decision-making.\n, • Working closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business.\n, • Supporting a range of ad hoc projects and business initiatives.\n\n What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with previous experience within the insurance or reinsurance sector.You will possess strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent analytical skills, alongside advanced Excel capabilities, including experience using Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS and ideally Power Query.A background in practice or financial reporting would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of the Lloyd's or London Market environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business are essential.What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a highly regarded organisation that prides itself on employee wellbeing, professional development and a collaborative working environment.The package includes a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, non-contributory pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, study support, gym subsidy, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and company-sponsored events.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain broad exposure across financial reporting, planning and analysis within a leading insurance business.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays 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 hays.co.uk

Kenneth Brian Associates is recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Croydon for an experienced and qualified Finance Manager. \n This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously, and supporting the wider business. Managing a team of 8, you'll be responsible for overseeing the finance function while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead, mentor and develop a finance team of 8.\n, • Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.\n, • Produce annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.\n, • Manage the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.\n, • Ensure compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP.\n, • Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple group companies.\n, • Oversee cash flow and payment processes, ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed credit terms.\n, • Manage customer credit checks and credit insurance arrangements.\n, • Provide commercial and financial support across the business, answering a wide range of operational and financial queries.\n, • Work closely with sales, operations and senior management to provide accurate information on areas such as pricing, stock availability and inventory.\n, • Participate in customer meetings where financial input is required.\n, • Prepare presentations and financial information to support fundraising and strategic initiatives.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, processes and reporting.\n\n About You \n\n • Ideally Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)\n, • Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.\n, • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.\n, • Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.\n, • Confident managing audits and dealing with external stakeholders.\n, • Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a team.\n, • Highly organised, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.\n, • Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Commercially aware with a practical, problem-solving approach.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in both the day-to-day finance function and the wider commercial success of the organisation. If you're looking for a varied, autonomous position with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join a leading global specialty insurance business. This is a highly commercial role where you'll partner with senior stakeholders across underwriting and operational teams, providing strategic financial insight to support business growth and performance. \n As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you'll influence key business decisions, drive financial planning, and help shape the future direction of the organisation through robust analysis and commercial challenge. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making.\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.\n, • Deliver commercial insight into underwriting performance, profitability and business growth.\n, • Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.\n, • Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.\n, • Present financial performance and recommendations to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.\n, • Support finance transformation initiatives, improving reporting, data quality and business insight.\n, • Maintain strong financial governance, controls and regulatory compliance.\n, • Lead and develop the finance business partnering capability where appropriate.\nCandidate Profile\n The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role within the insurance or financial services sector.

Your new company \n A highly regarded and growing insurance business is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London finance team. Operating across multiple insurance products and markets, the business has built a strong reputation within the sector and continues to invest in both its people and finance functions. This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, broad financial reporting responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Whether you're a newly qualified ACA looking to make your first move from a Top 20 accountancy practice or an industry-trained accountant with insurance sector experience, this position provides a fantastic platform for long-term career development. \n Your new role \n Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll play a key role in supporting financial reporting, controls and business performance across the organisation.Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Ownership of month-end and quarter-end reporting processes\n, • Preparing statutory and management accounts\n, • Delivering balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a strong control environment\n, • Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business\n, • Supporting audit processes and liaising with external auditors\n, • Assisting with regulatory and group reporting requirements\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiencies\n, • Providing meaningful analysis and commentary to support decision-making\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant\n, • Either:\n \n, • qualified from a Top 20 accountancy practice seeking a first move into industry, or\n, • Previous insurance industry experience in a financial reporting, management accounting or finance role\n \n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills\n, • A proactive and commercially minded approach\n, • Advanced Excel skills and a desire to drive continuous improvement\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Salary of £60,000-£75,000\n, • Competitive bonus and benefits package\n, • Hybrid working model\n, • Exposure to senior leadership\n, • Clear opportunities for progression and development\n, • Collaborative and supportive team culture\n, • An excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established insurance business\n\n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Alice Simpson at Hays for a confidential discussion. \n Hays 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 hays.co.uk

An excellent opportunity for a technically strong Syndicate Accountant to join a growing Lloyd's (re)insurance business. The role sits within the Syndicate Finance team and offers broad exposure across financial reporting, Lloyd's regulatory reporting, audit and finance transformation. \n You'll work closely with Finance, Underwriting, Treasury and wider stakeholders, playing an important role in maintaining strong financial controls while also contributing to ongoing process improvement and automation initiatives. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Prepare technical and non-technical journals and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.\n, • Prepare Lloyd's regulatory returns, including QAD and SITUS.\n, • Liaise with external auditors and manage audit queries.\n, • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting and data.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation and financial controls.\n, • Support finance transformation projects, including chart of accounts and consolidation initiatives.\n, • Work closely with Treasury and wider Finance teams on broader financial operations.\n, • Ensure compliance with Lloyd's reporting requirements and internal governance standards.\nCandidate Profile\n The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with experience within a Lloyd's syndicate finance environment. \n You'll ideally have: \n\n • Strong experience across financial accounting, journals and reconciliations.\n, • Exposure to Lloyd's regulatory reporting, particularly QAD and SITUS.\n, • Experience supporting external audits.\n, • A proactive approach to process improvement and finance transformation.\n, • Strong Excel skills; experience with TM1, Sun or Power Query would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\n\n This is a great opportunity for a Syndicate Accountant looking to broaden their technical and commercial exposure while playing an active role in finance transformation within a Lloyd's (re)insurance business.

Financial Accountant - Reporting and Control \n Contract: 6 month fixed term contract - full time \n Location: Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London N1 9FL \n Salary: £53,513 to £59,459 per annum pro rata for 35 hours per week. \n Workplace Type: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office \n Job introduction \n Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strong technical expertise with leadership and continuous improvement? \n We’re looking for a Financial Accountant – Reporting and Control to play a pivotal role in maintaining a robust financial control environment and delivering high-quality statutory reporting across the Group. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting for multiple entities, lead audit delivery, and influence best practice across the wider Finance function. \n You’ll be a trusted technical expert and role model, helping to ensure our financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and supports effective governance and decision-making. \n What you’ll do \n As the Financial Accountant – Reporting and Control, you will be responsible for statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and audit delivery for your designated group entities, while ensuring strong financial controls and continuous improvement across financial accounting processes. \n How you’ll do it \n\n • Prepare accurate and timely quarterly and annual statutory accounts for designated group entities, including all supporting schedules.\n, • Perform detailed analytical reviews of financial statements to support smooth and timely interim and year-end audit delivery.\n, • Manage the end-to-end delivery of interim and final audits for assigned entities, working closely with internal teams and external auditors.\n, • Ensure monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances, group investments, and borrowings, maintaining robust statutory account schedules.\n, • Support the preparation and submission of regulatory returns, including FVA and Companies House filings.\n, • Prepare and review monthly group control account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed standards.\n, • Contribute to quarterly financial health reporting, providing clear insight into risks for Management and Audit & Risk Committee oversight.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the financial accounting and control function.\n, • Work collaboratively with finance business partners and heads of service to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly control accounts.\n, • Support performance tracking against agreed KPIs, enabling early identification of issues and corrective action.\n, • Help set departmental delivery standards and provide coaching or training where required.\n\n The ideal candidate \n You’ll be a confident, collaborative finance leader with a passion for accuracy, innovation, and developing people. \n Essential: \n\n • Fully qualified CCAB accountant with evidence of ongoing CPD.\n, • Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and maintaining strong financial control environments.\n, • Demonstrable experience managing interim and year-end audits and working effectively with external auditors.\n, • Strong knowledge of regulatory financial returns and filings, including FVA and Companies House.\n, • Ability to provide clear, expert technical accounting advice to a range of stakeholders.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.\n, • A collaborative leadership approach, acting as a role model who consistently reflects organisational values .\n\n Behaviours for success \n You will live our values and bring them to life through your work: \n\n • Compassionate – putting people and residents at the heart of decisions.\n, • Progressive – striving for continuous improvement and innovation.\n, • Dependable – consistently delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes.\n, • Inclusive – valuing diversity and collaboration across all teams.\n, • Empowered – enabling others to achieve their best.\n\n What’s in it for you? \n Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. \n \n Benefits include: \n\n • Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)\n, • Generous pension scheme\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)\n, • Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more\n, • Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Life Assurance x 4 annual salary\n\n \n All about us \n Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. \n We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. \n Selection Process \n Step 1: Submit your application online by 25 August 2026 \n Step 2: Attend an interview with the selection panel. \n NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to recruit a Director of Finance on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded children’s hospice at a pivotal stage of its development, taking a leading role in strengthening financial performance, improving organisational effectiveness and helping shape the charity’s next phase of growth. \n This is more than a traditional Finance Director role. Noah’s Ark has undergone significant transformation in recent years, moving from a predominantly community-based service to operating a 24/7 hospice facility at The Ark. The successful candidate will join at a critical point in this journey, with the opportunity to strengthen the finance function whilst working closely with the wider Senior Leadership Team to ensure the charity is making the best possible use of its resources and delivering maximum value for children and families. \n For an ambitious, commercially minded finance leader, this is an opportunity to combine strong financial leadership with genuine organisational impact, helping to shape a more effective operating model and contributing directly to the future direction of the charity. \n The role \n\n • Partner with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to shape the charity’s financial and strategic direction during a period of organisational change.\n, • Stabilise and strengthen the finance function, ensuring high-quality financial management, robust controls and accurate, insightful reporting.\n, • Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process, including modelling different care delivery approaches, investment decisions and longer-term strategic scenarios.\n, • Support the charity to improve its financial position, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and ensure resources are being deployed to maximum effect.\n, • Oversee statutory accounts, external reporting, audit and regulatory requirements, ensuring the charity maintains strong financial governance and compliance.\n, • Ensure effective management of reserves, investments, cash flow, liquidity, insurance and restricted funds.\n, • Contribute to the development of the charity’s next multi-year strategic plan, bringing commercial discipline, financial insight and a practical focus on delivery.\n, • Identify opportunities for cost efficiency and productivity improvements across the organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues to turn insight into action.\n, • Support the design and implementation of new IT and financial systems, ensuring they provide the information and controls required to support an effective organisation.\n, • Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear expectations, building capability and creating a culture of accountability and high performance.\n, • Play an active role in wider organisational leadership, bringing constructive challenge and financial insight to decisions beyond the traditional finance remit.\n\n The organisation \n Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, alongside their families. Its purpose-built hospice, The Ark, opened in 2019 and provides a unique environment where children can receive specialist care, therapy, bereavement support and family services in a safe and welcoming setting. \n Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, Noah’s Ark supports families across North and Central London and Hertsmere, delivering care wherever it is needed - in the family home, within the community or at The Ark. \n This is an organisation with a warm, supportive culture and a strong commitment to its values of Kindness, Excellence and Courage. It is now looking for a finance leader who can combine that collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge constructively, make difficult decisions and drive meaningful improvement. \n Essential criteria \n\n • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).\n, • Strong experience leading a finance function.\n, • Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, audit and statutory reporting.\n, • Demonstrable experience producing and interpreting high-quality financial information that supports effective decision-making.\n, • Experience leading and developing teams, with the confidence to set expectations, address underperformance and hold colleagues accountable.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.\n, • A proactive, hands-on and self-starting approach and a demonstrable appetite for leading change and organisational improvement.\n, • Strong personal integrity and a genuine commitment to the objectives and values of Noah’s Ark.\n\n Desirable criteria \n\n • Previous experience within the charity sector\n, • Previous experience within a hospice environment.\n\n This is a permanent, full-time position based at The Ark in Barnet, North London. The current expectation is for the successful candidate to work from the office four days per week, reflecting the collaborative and hands-on nature of the role.

\n Interim Tax Manager \n \n This well established insurance group are recruiting for a hands on, experienced senior Tax Accountant to join them on an interim basis for an initial 6-9 months assignment. \n \n Reporting into the Group CFO, this wide reaching role will require an experienced tax professional to be responsible for the following core areas : \n \n Corporation tax including calculation of tax calcs for their UK entities, submission of UK Corporation tax returns, preparation of group tax forecasts and dealing with queries \n\n • VAT returns from quarterly returns, liaising with HMRC on changes e.g. partial exemption scheme\n, • Employee share schemes in relation to both the review and advisement.\n, • PAYE schemes calculation\n\n This broad role requires a qualified Tax professional ideal ideally with an insurance background or large corporate background. You will knowledge of tax disclosure requirements under IFRS and UK GAAP have a mix of corporate tax, VAT and ideally employee share schemes. \n \n Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.

Accountant - Reinsurance \n Location: London | Permanent \n About the Role\n Support a leading global insurer's finance function with primary focus on reinsurance accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting. This role combines hands-on close work with exposure to more complex accounting challenges, contributing to project work and system enhancements. Ideal for an accountant with an insurance audit background (qualified or working towards qualification) looking to deepen technical expertise in reinsurance and develop broader finance skills. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Support preparation of accurate financial reporting for internal and external purposes following GAAP and other relevant regulatory standards\n, • Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes including financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations\n, • Support preparation of technical accounting memos and more complex accounting analyses\n, • Prepare and review detailed analysis and monthly / quarterly reconciliations\n, • Work with relevant partners to ensure accuracy of transactions and financial disclosure\n, • Contribute to enhancement and development of financial systems to meet evolving Finance requirements\n, • Communicate with internal and external auditors\n, • Contribute to project work and strategic initiatives across Finance Department\nRequirements\n\n, • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) or working towards\n, • 2-5 years relevant prior experience, i.e. insurance audit experience\n, • Strong technical accounting skills with ability to apply them to reinsurance complexities\n, • Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise workload effectively\n, • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills\n, • Strong communicator able to work across Finance teams and external auditors\nWhat's On Offer\n Develop deep technical expertise in reinsurance accounting within a global leader. Work on complex financial reporting challenges with exposure to project work and system enhancements. Opportunity to build broader finance capabilities while working in a collaborative environment with support for continued professional development. \n \n Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment. \n

\n SENIOR FINANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER - LONDON \n \n Alexander Lloyd is working in partnership with a long term client to appoint a Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Senior Finance Operations Manager to drive the operations function and manage a small team. \n \n This is senior post within this international business and will be highly visible to the wider business. \n \n Key responsibilities will include; \n \n\n • Embracing new technology and AI to improve processes\n, • Working across Treasury, AP, Credit Control and Accounting\n, • Develop and lead a team\n, • Stakeholder management\n, • Various projects\n\n \n \n The Person \n \n\n • Qualified Accountant\n, • Strong Financial Operations experience\n, • Team management experience\n, • Experience gained in the INSURANCE sector is ESSENTIAL\n\n \n Please quote 52559 when calling Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. \n \n Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest. \n \n \n \n

Client Accountant \n\n • Location: London\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n We are seeking an experienced Client Accountant to join our Client's Finance Team within the Homes Division. This role involves supporting the financial management of a diverse residential property portfolio, playing a crucial role in managing the full-service charge demand cycle, preparing accurate year-end accounts, maintaining reconciled client bank accounts, and ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage the full demand process, including issuing budget templates to property managers, uploading budgets into property management systems, and sending demands on time.\n, • Ensure all client reporting requirements are met within agreed deadlines, including cyclical financial reports and information needed to support VAT reporting.\n, • Prepare service charge year-end accounts for submission to independent accountants, including accrual and prepayment schedules, void calculations, and resolving queries to secure approval.\n, • Distribute year-end accounts to all leaseholders within six months of the financial year-end or issue Section 20B notices on time where required.\n, • Manage monthly expenditure reviews and corrections in collaboration with property managers.\n, • Support the rent review process for various rental schemes.\n, • Ensure all client bank accounts in the portfolio are fully reconciled within two weeks of the statement date, resolving any discrepancies.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Strong accounting skills supported by an accounting degree and part-qualification or active study towards a professional accounting qualification.\n, • Experience in end-to-end service charge accounting, including budgeting, year-end accounts, accruals, prepayments, and statutory deadlines.\n, • Proven ability to meet financial reporting deadlines and maintain fully reconciled client bank accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.\n, • Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with clients, auditors, and internal teams.\n, • Experience using MRI Qube or a similar property management system is highly desirable.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive maternity/paternity packages.\n, • Flexible working arrangements.\n, • Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.\n, • Additional annual leave options.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.\n, • Retail discounts and childcare assistance.\n, • Season ticket loans and sick pay schemes.\n, • Personal development plans focused on continuous learning and career progression.\n\n Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of the communities we serve. You’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture, encouraged to thrive and reach your full potential. \n To apply for the Client Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

London | Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home \n £65,000 + 7.5–10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits \n Permanent | 35 hours per week \n Cameron James Professional Recruitment is working with a well-established financial services organisation that is looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to join its London-based finance team. \n Reporting to the Head of Accounting, this is a broad senior accounting role with a particular focus on expense management and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial control and Accounts Payable. \n The successful candidate will take ownership of expense reporting and analysis across the business, while also supporting the wider accounting function and supervising junior members of the finance team. \n The Role \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Producing, reviewing and analysing monthly, quarterly and annual expense reporting\n, • Monitoring actual expenditure against budget, forecast and prior year, providing commentary on key variances and trends\n, • Leading the annual expense budgeting and forecasting process\n, • Working closely with cost centre owners and other internal stakeholders to review budgets, assumptions and cost drivers\n, • Managing accruals, prepayments, cost allocations, estimates and recharges\n, • Completing balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations\n, • Supporting monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close\n, • Overseeing the Accounts Payable function, including supplier invoices, employee expenses and payment processes\n, • Reviewing AP workflows and helping to improve processes and financial controls\n, • Supervising and supporting junior finance/AP team members\n, • Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring reporting deadlines are met\n, • Supporting the Head of Accounting with ad hoc projects and analysis\n\n The Person \n We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant with a strong grounding in financial accounting as well as budgeting and forecasting. \n You are likely to have: \n\n • Previous experience as a Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant or in a similar accounting role\n, • Strong experience of expense reporting, analysis and expense management\n, • Good knowledge of budgeting and forecasting\n, • A strong understanding of balance sheets, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments\n, • Good Accounts Payable knowledge and experience\n, • Experience preparing monthly management accounts\n, • Previous experience supervising or managing at least one junior finance team member\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Confidence working with finance systems\n, • ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be part-qualified and progressing towards qualification\n, • Previous experience within insurance or financial services would be highly advantageous\n\n This role would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail of the numbers and combines strong accounting knowledge with the ability to analyse costs, understand variances and work effectively with stakeholders across a business. \n Package \n\n • £65,000 salary\n, • 7.5–10% annual bonus\n, • 10% employer pension contribution, increasing with service\n, • 28 days' holiday\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Dental insurance\n, • Life assurance\n, • Income protection\n, • Hybrid working – 2 days in the London office and 3 days from home\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • Professional qualification and subscription support\n, • Season ticket loan\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Additional wellbeing and employee benefits\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant looking to take on a senior role within a professional, established organisation offering a strong salary, excellent pension and benefits package and genuine hybrid working.

Your new companyAn established and highly respected specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its London finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with insurance sector expertise to take ownership of underwriting results reporting, month-end accounting and financial controls, while leading a small team in a collaborative and high-performing environment.Your new roleReporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate underwriting and financial reporting across a complex insurance portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, driving process improvements and partnering with a range of stakeholders across finance, actuarial, reinsurance and regulatory functions.Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual underwriting results reporting, including premiums, claims, reserves and acquisition costs.\n, • Manage and enhance the end-to-end month-end accounting process.\n, • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.\n, • Lead, coach and develop a small team of finance professionals.\n, • Partner with FP&A, actuarial, reinsurance, regulatory reporting and external audit teams.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).\n, • Strong insurance accounting experience gained within the Lloyd's and/or company market.\n, • Previous team leadership or management experience.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.\n, • Advanced Excel skills; experience with tools such as Alteryx, SQL or finance systems would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.What you'll get in return\n, • Opportunity to join a well-established insurer with an excellent reputation in the London market.\n, • Broad exposure across financial and underwriting reporting.\n, • Leadership responsibility with genuine scope to influence processes and controls.\n, • Flexible hybrid working environment.\n, • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.\n, • Strong focus on professional development and career progression.\n\n What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays 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 hays.co.uk

Your new company A leading independent insurance business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its London-based finance leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, qualified accountant to play a key role within a growing, entrepreneurial insurance organisation operating across multiple specialist underwriting businesses.Your new role Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead the financial reporting activities across multiple insurance entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.\n, • Oversee statutory reporting under IFRS and group reporting to an international parent company.\n, • Maintain and enhance the financial control framework, ensuring strong governance and compliance.\n, • Manage the year-end audit process and build effective relationships with external auditors.\n, • Provide technical accounting expertise across areas including revenue recognition, acquisitions and share-based payments.\n, • Partner with underwriting, claims and operations teams to deliver meaningful management information and analysis.\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning activities.\n, • Oversee transactional finance processes, including payroll and insurance accounting activities.\n, • Drive continuous improvement and finance change initiatives across the business.\n\n What you'll need to succeed \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA) with significant post-qualified experience.\n, • Background within insurance, reinsurance, MGA or wider financial services environments.\n, • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise, ideally gained within a Top 10 or Big 4 audit firm and/or industry.\n, • Experience managing audits and operating within a robust control environment.\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.\n, • Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business.\n, • Proven track record of improving processes and delivering change.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\n What you'll get in return \n\n • Senior leadership exposure and direct interaction with the CFO.\n, • Opportunity to influence finance strategy within a growing insurance platform.\n, • Broad remit covering reporting, controls, planning and business partnering.\n\n What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays 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 hays.co.uk

A leading insurance business is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its commercial finance team. \n This is a highly commercial role partnering with underwriting and senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and analysis to support business performance and decision-making. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Partner with underwriting and commercial teams.\n, • Provide financial and performance analysis.\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning.\n, • Analyse profitability, income and portfolio performance.\n, • Provide commercial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders.\n, • Support strategic and business performance initiatives.\nAbout You\n\n, • Finance Business Partner / Commercial Finance experience.\n, • Previous experience within an underwriting insurer is essential.\n, • Strong commercial and analytical skills.\n, • Experience partnering with senior underwriting stakeholders.\n, • Qualified accountant or qualified by experience.\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge.\n

HFG are currently working with a leading London insurer in search for the next FP&A Analyst. The role holder will have ownership for the production of the annual budget, periodic forecast and management information to support functional areas. \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Owning the budgeting and forecasting processes and cycles for specific functions\n, • Owning the annual planning and quarterly forecasting process for a portfolio of syndicates\n, • Developing and providing regular value-added management information to senior management to enable effective decision making to maximise financial performance\n, • Challenging the business on the robustness of budget and forecast assumptions to ensure financial performance is optimised\n\n \n Profile: \n\n • Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)\n, • Accounting, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP) and overseas GAAP as required\n, • Insurance accounting principles, including those applicable to the Lloyd's Market\n, • Strong stakeholder management\n

Interim Senior Financial Accountant \n Location: Hybrid / Office | 12 month | ASAP Start \n \n About the Role \n This specialist insurer are recruiting for a an interim Senior Financial Accountant to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, You'll be working on combination accounting, group consolidation, and merger integration planning under UK GAAP (FRS 102/FRS 103) and Solvency-UK. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Technical accounting for the merger including business combination accounting, acquisition accounting, goodwill, fair value adjustments, and consolidation treatment under FRS 102/FRS 103\n, • Consolidate multiple trial balances into group financial model, performing intercompany eliminations and accounting policy adjustments\n, • Prepare technical accounting memos for auditors and governance committees\n, • Build or enhance consolidation models and produce group management accounts and statutory-ready financial statements\n, • Hands-on delivery: clean trial balances, resolve reconciliation issues, and support audit evidence gathering\n, • Support merger integration planning and financial governance design\n\n Requirements \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with direct insurance experience\n, • Strong experience in in financial statement preparation, combinations, and multi-entity consolidations within the insurance sector\n, • Deep knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and FRS 103 (Insurance Contracts)\n, • Proven track record delivering group consolidations under time pressure\n, • Advanced Excel skills for consolidation models and complex workings\n, • Ability to operate at both strategic/advisory and hands-on/execution levels\n, • Strong communicator able to explain technical accounting to non-specialists\n, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused\n\n What's On Offer \n An exciting interim role for a developing insurer with direct exposure to senior leadership, external auditors, and complex technical accounting challenges. Opportunity to be involved in an exciting finance project in a complex insurance group \n \n Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment. \n

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Syndicate Finance Manager to join a leading Lloyd's insurer on a 12-18 month fixed-term contract. This is a broad and highly visible role, taking ownership of Lloyd's regulatory reporting while working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, Underwriting and Risk. \n You'll play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of statutory and regulatory reporting, driving process improvements, supporting finance transformation initiatives and helping develop junior members of the team. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the preparation and review of Lloyd's regulatory returns and statutory reporting.\n, • Manage the end-to-end syndicate reporting timetable, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.\n, • Oversee the production of Syndicate Financial Statements and ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting requirements.\n, • Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit activity and managing stakeholder relationships.\n, • Present financial and underwriting commentary to senior management and governance committees.\n, • Support Lloyd's capital setting activities and the annual syndicate distribution process.\n, • Drive process improvements, reporting efficiencies and finance transformation initiatives.\n, • Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure appropriate governance across reporting processes.\n, • Collaborate with teams across Finance, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk and MI to deliver high-quality reporting.\n, • Provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the Syndicate Finance team.\n\n Candidate Profile \n We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience within the Lloyd's insurance market and a proven background in syndicate finance and regulatory reporting. \n

Our client is an international law firm with offices in New York & London. They are an award-winning practice featuring in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For and numerous other industry specific awards. \n They have a flexible benefits package that includes 25 days holiday with ability to buy more, in-house doctor, good pension scheme, private medical insurance, subsidised gym membership and dental cover. \n The Finance Business Manager/Partner Role is a trusted commercial adviser responsible for improving financial performance, strengthening commercial discipline, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality insight, challenge, and financial leadership. \n Working closely with senior stakeholders, the role supports the commercial and operational priorities of assigned practice groups, departments, or business divisions. Through forward-looking analysis, financial planning, and commercially focused advice, the Finance Business Manager/Partner helps drive the achievement of strategic objectives, sustainable growth, and improved business performance. \n Responsibilities \n\n • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted strategic adviser on financial and commercial matters.\n, • Support strategic planning and decision-making through robust, evidence-based financial analysis and recommendations.\n, • Challenge and support business leaders to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency.\n, • Drive greater financial awareness and accountability across the business.\n, • Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning for assigned departments, divisions or practice groups.\n, • Deliver insightful analysis on revenue, profitability, utilisation, realisation, pricing, working capital, and cash generation.\n, • Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities, recommending timely actions to improve business performance.\n, • Prepare and present high-quality financial reports, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.\n, • Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support investment, growth, and strategic initiatives.\n, • Support profitability reviews at client, matter, partner, team, and practice group level.\n, • Work with stakeholders to improve pricing discipline, matter profitability, and return on investment.\n, • Underpinned by a strong understanding of the department, division, or practice's commercial drivers, ensure financial plans and commercial decisions align with departmental priorities, firm strategy, growth objectives, and risk management requirements.\n, • Support strategic and operational change initiatives by providing data-driven insights and financial guidance.\n, • Partner with the Revenue Controllers to improve billing performance, debt collection, lock-up management, cash conversion, and overall working capital performance.\n, • Work closely with colleagues across Finance (particularly, Revenue Control and Finance Operations), peers in Business Development and the People Team, Risk, Technology, international offices, and other central functions to provide integrated commercial support to the business.\n\n Candidate Profile \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualified experience.\n, • Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Finance Business Manager, Commercial Finance, or similar business-facing finance role of 3+ years.\n, • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve performance and profitability.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build credibility at all levels.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large and complex datasets.\n, • Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights, practical recommendations, and meaningful business actions.\n, • Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualisation tools.\n, • Experience supporting pricing strategies and profitability initiatives within a professional services environment.\n\n Important Notice \n It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. \n Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

The UK Head of Finance (FMCG) reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis activities. \n Client Details \n Our client is a leading international FMCG business, home to a portfolio of well-known household brands, \n Based in Richmond, the role offers hybrid working \n Description \n The UK Head of Finance FMCG reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis activities. The role also contributes to the development of strategic plans for the business and ensures statutory and corporate compliance to minimize business risk. Reporting to this position shall be a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Assistant and a customer sales and administration assistant.Apart from the Finance team, key stakeholders in the UK office include the UK General Manager, UK Sales Director, UK Marketing Manager and their teams. \n \n Financial Accounting and Reporting \n \n\n • Oversee / review and approve the UK Finance team's reporting activities for monthly/quarterly/annual management reporting packages for UK Legal Entity markets\n, • Liaise with US parent company Finance Team and answer all questions regarding reporting packages or results of operations\n, • Maintain group tax, insurance records and ensure that all statutory requirements are met for UK business\n, • Supervise and lodgement of company tax returns to HMRC in conjunction with PWC UK. Engage with US parent-based Tax Director and local expertise regarding Transfer Pricing requirements\n, • Undertake cashflow forecasting and management\n, • Manage local working capital including inventory turnover and debtor ratios\n\n \n Financial Planning and Analysis \n\n • Coordinate review, analyse, and present monthly operating results in detail to UK Management (variance analyses - in conjunction with UK Management Accountant)\n, • Perform lead role with respect to preparing and presenting Budget reviews to Group Management\n, • Coordinate and align monthly financial forecasts with Supply Chain and Demand Planning Teams\n, • Create budget timelines and control completion of budget input process in Oracle EPM\n, • Recommend cost reduction and profit improvement (including preparation of ad hoc reports and other information for use in business decision making) with particular focus on efficiency of TAP (promotional) / CAP (Advertising) spend\n, • Liaise with supply chain and US Finance to prepare standard product Cost of Goods for all items for inclusion in OB\n, • Report to management on progress vs targets and identify gaps / issues; complete on-time submission of budget files to HQ\n\n \n Operations / S&OP \n\n • Attend meetings on production forecasting, ordering, logistics and inventory management\n, • Assist in analysing feasibility of new product introductions from a financial and regulatory viewpoint (for both local and export markets)\n, • Assist UK Export Manager and EU Amazon Manager with planning and analysis issues within their markets\n\n \n Systems & Reporting \n\n • Continually assess financial and operational reporting systems and requirements and make recommendations for improvement\n, • Support European Finance Director and ERP implementation team as Combe migrates to Oracle Cloud ERP\n\n \n Profile \n \n\n • CIMA, ACA, ACCA fully qualified\n, • Experience in an FMCG organisation is preferred\n, • Experience of Team leadership\n, • Proven ability to achieve deadlines\n, • Highly analytical and numerical\n, • Strong Excel skills\n, • Good problem-solving skills\n, • Collaborative, team player with good communication skills\n\n \n Job Offer \n\n • £80,000 - £90,000\n, • Car allowance £6000 a year\n, • Bonus 15% annually\n, • Private healthcare\n, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and also 1 group-wide wellness day ('Mental Health Day') and 2 specific personal days. Max 3 days carryover per year.\n, • Pension 6% Employer (after 3 months) + 5% Employee at the outset - the Employer contributions rise to 7.5% after 1 year, 8.5% after 5 years and 10% with 10 years' service.\n, • Life Insurance (in service) and Income protection for potential incapacity (up to 26 weeks, 60% basic salary)\n, • Hybrid Working, 3 days in the office and 2 from home\n, • Free Parking and very close to Richmond station\n\n

HFG are currently partnering with a London market re-insurer in search for their next Syndicate Reporting Manager. This role is part of the Syndicate Finance team and is responsible for the timely and accurate close of the accounting ledges, along with the preparation and submission of regulatory returns for the Syndicates. Working closely with the Syndicate Controller proactive interaction with other functions across on all financial reporting matters to ensure all reporting deliverables and met within the deadlines set. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Complete all aspects of the quarterly close process and present the ledgers in accordance with UK GAAP\n, • Responsible for review of all Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations\n, • Responsible for the preparation and management of the quarter end close timetable\n, • Responsible for the preparation and delivery of financial analysis and performance as required by group\n, • Develop and enhance the existing controlled accounting environment around ledger population and regulatory reporting\n, • Liaise with external auditors to ensure regulatory submission are signed and submitted to the regulatory bodies within the desired timelines\n\n Profile: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or qualified by experience\n, • Experience within the insurance market for 7+ years preferably in the Lloyd's Market\n, • Experience in the completion of Lloyd's regulatory returns\n, • Experience in the production of UK GAAP Financial statements preferable in the Lloyd's Market\n, • Experience in the close process of a multi-currency ledger structure (Preferable Sun)\n, • Sound understanding of current insurance industry standards and external statutory and regulatory reporting requirements on both GAAP and Solvency\n

Role: Financial Reporting & Planning Lead \n Salary: circa£60,000 + Benefits: \n\n • 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Employer Pension contributions ranging from 8 - 11%\n\n Location: Central London (Hybrid) – 3 days per week in the office. \n Goodman Masson are delighted to partner with a prestigious non-profit organisation based in Central London to recruit a Financial Reporting & Planning Lead. \n This role reports directly to the Finance Director. You will lead on high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, and analytical support, with a primary focus on driving the performance of the organisation’s commercial trading operations. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Trading Company Reporting & Forecasting: Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, profitability tracking, and margin performance for the trading entity.\n, • Revenue Accounting: Manage complex accounting for key commercial contracts, including underlying calculations for revenue recognition.\n, • Planning & Budgeting: Co-ordinate the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles across the organisation, developing robust financial models and user-friendly templates for budget holders.\n, • Business Partnering & Insight: Translate complex financial data into actionable commercial insights, partnering closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to support decision-making.\n, • Systems & Data Improvement: Collaborate with the Financial Operations team to refine reporting systems, automate data structures, and build interactive dashboards.\n, • Audit & Compliance: Prepare audit-ready year-end schedules and act as a key contact for external auditors.\n\n What We Are Looking For \n\n • Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent professional experience.\n, • Technical Expertise: Strong background in management accounting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and advanced Excel skills. Strong Power BI skills would be advantageous. \n, • Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to challenge, guide, and advise non-finance operational teams.\n, • Sector Experience: Prior exposure to the charity, not-for-profit, or broader third sector is highly desirable.\n, • Mindset: Proactive, inquisitive, and comfortable managing complex datasets alongside broad strategic planning.\n\n Applications close on Monday the 21st of September.

Senior Accountant \n A client-facing accountancy role with progression, variety and real influence. \n Are you an Accountant who enjoys working with people as much as working with numbers \n Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their award-winning accountancy practice in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or fully qualified Accountant who wants to develop beyond a purely technical, desk-based role. \n You will manage and develop your own portfolio of clients, build trusted relationships, explain financial information clearly, and help business owners make better decisions. You will also be supported to keep developing your technical skills, confidence and career. \n This is a role for someone who wants progression, variety and the chance to become a valued adviser to clients, not just the person who prepares the accounts. \n Why Join Our Client \n Our client is a supportive, sociable and ambitious accountancy practice where people are encouraged to grow. \n The firm takes pride in developing its team. One current team member joined as a trainee and has progressed to managing their own portfolio of clients, with the mentoring, support and opportunities needed to build a career they are proud of. \n You will be joining a team that values professionalism, personality and progress. The work is varied, the clients are interesting, and you will be encouraged to bring energy, confidence and a positive approach to your role. \n What You’ll Gain \n You will receive: \n\n • Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern\n, • Salary £35 – £50K per annum dependant on experience\n, • Study support packages available, depending on your qualification journey\n, • 20 days’ annual leave, rising to 25, plus bank holidays\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Critical illness cover and life insurance\n, • Regular company events and team activities\n, • Employee mentoring and genuine career development\n, • A supportive, sociable team that celebrates progress and success\n\n What You’ll Be Doing \n As a Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting, advising and building strong relationships with clients. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of clients\n, • Acting as a trusted, approachable point of contact for clients\n, • Preparing, reviewing and delivering accurate, high-quality accountancy work\n, • Providing clear, practical advice to help clients understand their numbers\n, • Supporting clients with tax planning, business growth and wider accountancy matters\n, • Reviewing and supporting the work of junior team members\n, • Using accounting software and Microsoft Office confidently and effectively\n, • Helping clients make informed, confident business decisions\n\n This role has a strong client-facing element, so you will need to be comfortable talking to clients, asking good questions, explaining financial information clearly and building long-term relationships. \n What They’re Looking For \n They are looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware and naturally confident with people. \n You will need: \n\n • Part-qualified or fully qualified accountancy status, ideally ACCA or AAT\n, • At least 3 years’ experience in an accountancy practice\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge\n, • Confident communication skills\n, • The ability to explain financial information in a clear and engaging way\n, • A proactive, helpful approach\n, • A genuine interest in supporting clients and helping businesses succeed\n, • Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office\n, • The ability to reliably commute to Croydon, CR0 4NG, or relocate before starting work\n, • Strong English language skills for client communication\n\n Who This Role Would Suit \n This role would suit an Accountant who enjoys variety, responsibility and client contact. \n You may already be managing client relationships, or you may be ready to take that next step. Either way, you will be someone who wants to grow, contribute and become more than just technically good. \n You will enjoy this role if you like building rapport, explaining numbers in a way people understand, and helping clients feel more confident about their business. \n The Application Process \n As part of the application, you will complete a short online recruitment process which takes approximately 10 minutes. \n This helps both you and our client understand whether the role, working style and opportunity are likely to be a strong mutual fit. \n If you are looking for an accountancy role with more client contact, more variety and genuine career development, our client would be pleased to hear from you.

\n Finance Director\n Department: Finance \n Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time \n Location: London \n Reporting To: Steve Allen Description\n Overview of the role \n We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Director to play a pivotal leadership role within our growing fintech business. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee financial reporting, regulatory compliance, financial controls and governance, while ensuring the finance function operates as a strategic partner to the wider business. \n This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical accounting expertise with commercial insight. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions, maintaining a robust financial control framework, supporting capital planning, and ensuring the business remains compliant with FCA requirements. \n You'll also lead and develop a high‑performing finance team, driving continuous improvement through automation, enhanced processes and strong financial governance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Product, Operations, Risk and Technology, helping shape the future of IFX Payments as we continue to scale. \n This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, regulated financial services environment and is looking to make a significant impact within an ambitious, high‑growth organisation. Key Responsibilities\n Financial reporting and tax \n \n • Preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and individual companies.\n, • Responsible for delivery of monthly finance packs for board and Exco meetings.\n, • Ensure audit readiness across all jurisdictions. Liaising and managing external auditors.\n, • Ensuring any findings are addressed and reported appropriately.\n, • Implement process improvements, automation and simplification.\n, • Develop and implement all finance policies and procedures.\n, • Oversee the general ledger and any technical accounting judgements.\n, • Implement and continuously strengthen the financial control framework‑segregation of duties, reconciliations, delegated authorities and controls.\n, • Own tax compliance (including corporation tax, VAT including partial exemption for payment/financial services, employment taxes) with specialist support as needed.\n \n Regulatory and capital reporting \n \n • Own and deliver the firm's FCA regulatory reporting, including financial and own‑funds returns, submitted accurately and on time via RegData.\n, • Maintain a controlled regulatory‑reporting calendar with clear preparation, review and submission controls, and reconcile all returns back to the general ledger.\n, • Calculate and monitor own funds and the capital adequacy position against the ongoing requirement and the board‑approved buffers, escalating early where growth may erode headroom.\n, • Support forward capital planning with the CFO and Head of FP&A, and prepare capital and prudential MI for the Board and its committees.\n \n Governance, risk and control \n \n • Report to Audit & Risk Committee on financial matters, providing all necessary management information and reports.\n, • Maintain robust financial and prudential controls, risk management frameworks and compliance.\n, • Provide Internal audit and Risk team with capital and liquidity oversight.\n, • Maintain the finance risk register.\n \n Leadership, people and deputising for the CFO \n \n • Lead, develop and set objectives for the finance team; build capability, cross‑training and succession cover to remove key‑person risk.\n, • Deputise for the CFO as required, including with the Board, investors, auditors, banking and trading counterparties, and the regulator.\n, • Partner the wider business — Commercial, Product, Operations, Risk and Technology to support sound, data‑driven decisions.\n, • Cultivate a vibrant, rewarding and high performance culture, aligning the finance team objective with the company’s.\n \n General \n \n • Aide credit assessment of counterparties and other key suppliers.\n, • Maintain credit policy and procedure documentation, and ensure decisions are compliant with internal policy.\n, • Prepare and contribute to credit and exposure reporting for the Risk Committee and senior management.\n, • Respond to ad‑hoc requests, investigating specific risk issues and providing insight to support business decisions.\n \n Success Measures \n \n • Board packs and all relevant MI\n, • Audit outcomes (statutory and regulatory)\n, • Month‑end close\n, • FCA regulatory returns submitted on time and accurately\n, • Own funds buffer maintained above the board‑approved\n Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n Technical knowledge \n \n • Qualified accountant (ACA) with strong experience in senior finance role.\n, • UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS; financial control frameworks and balance‑sheet substantiation, and disclosure.\n, • FCA regulatory reporting and RegData; own funds and capital adequacy for e‑money / payments firms.\n, • Payments and e‑money economics (interchange, scheme fees, FX, the e‑money float) and reconciliation at volume.\n, • UK tax for financial/payment services, including VAT partial exemption (working knowledge).\n \n Skills and behaviours \n \n • Control‑minded and detail‑accurate, with sound judgement under regulatory scrutiny and deadlines.\n, • A credible, developing leader who builds and stretches teams and removes key‑person risk.\n, • Clear communicator able to present financial and prudential matters to the Board, regulator and counterparties.\n, • Commercial and pragmatic — improves and automates process without weakening control.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n, • A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance.\n, • Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who can perform under pressure.\n Benefits\n \n, • 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays\n, • An extra day off for your birthday\n, • Holiday loyalty scheme rewarding long‑term service\n, • Work abroad scheme for added flexibility\n, • Competitive pension scheme via salary exchange\n, • Annual discretionary bonus scheme (eligible after probation)\n, • Financial education, planning & coaching platform\n, • Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan for London travel\n, • Salary exchange nursery fee scheme\n, • Life Insurance\n, • Healthcare platform including\n, • Cashback on dental, optical & physio\n, • Virtual GP access\n, • Mental health and stress support helplines\n, • Additional wellbeing resources\n, • Enhanced parental leave\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Flexible benefits that support everyday life\n, • Career development and progression tools\n, • Opportunities to grow within a fast‑scaling international business\n \n From sporting events and pub nights to seasonal celebrations and socials, we make time to connect and celebrate together. Diversity & Inclusion\n We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, identity or experiences. By embracing diverse perspectives and promoting equity, we aim to create an environment where all employees can perform and reach their full potential. What’s next?\n \n • We will review your application and come back to you as soon as possible.\n, • You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.\n, • Full background checks will be carried out on all successful candidates.\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Equifind has partnered with one of Europe’s fastest-growing private debt investors to recruit a Finance Manager. This newly created role is based in their London office near Liverpool Street and will require in-office attendance 4 days per week. \n \n With several billion dollars in assets under management, and a new £1bn fund about to launch focused on senior debt within UK real estate, it’s an exciting time to join as the business gears up for a busy period of transactions. \n \n Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Manager will take ownership of all corporate reporting. \n \n Key duties include \n\n • Take ownership of the monthly close process for all group entities.\n, • Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports including balance sheet maintenance.\n, • Preparation of annual budgets for the group and individual entities.\n, • Key point of contact for annual key elements of external financial audits across the group.\n, • Contributing to the improvement and development of financial controls, processes, and reporting.\n, • Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely management information.\n, • Assisting with the migration of data from legacy accounting systems to the group’s accounting software.\n\n \n Key requirements \n\n • ACA/CA qualified accountant, preferably trained in audit.\n, • A minimum of 5 years experience, ideally working within a group function.\n, • Prior experience of working with FCA or SEC regulated businesses.\n, • Advanced-level Excel skills.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Solid understanding of financial reporting requirements.\n, • Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills.\n\n \n Package details \n\n • £70-80,000 base salary.\n, • Discretionary annual bonus.\n, • Employer pension contribution.\n, • 27 days annual leave.\n, • Private medical insurance coverage.\n, • Group income protection.\n, • Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!\n\n

At Pulse Clean Energy, we are passionate about changing energy systems for the better. To do this we are building a team of people who can bring diversity of thought, expertise and ideas to tackle big issues that will have a positive impact on our lives and the lives of those around us! \n \n About the Role: \n The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the execution of projects from Pulse Clean Energy’s BESS platform, from project acquisition to PAC, ensuring all project construction and management aspects are successfully driven. The role will report to the Construction Manager and will support other Project Managers within the team. \n \n The role will involve regular travel to project sites across the UK (approximately 2 days per week) as well as travel to our London office. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with experience in construction, infrastructure or renewable energy projects; who is looking to develop their project management career. \n \n You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to help deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously and building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Support the delivery of BESS projects through development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.\n, • Assist with project planning, scheduling and programme management activities, identifying and mitigating potential risks or delays\n, • Support budget tracking, forecasting and project reporting activities.\n, • Maintain project documentation, records and reporting packs.\n, • Coordinate actions arising from project meetings and ensure timely completion.\n, • Build strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.\n, • Act as a key point of coordination between project teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers.\n, • Support engagement with landowners, network operators, local authorities and regulatory bodies.\n, • Confidently communicate project updates to stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.\n, • Liaise with and manage BoP, EPC and ICP Contractors ensuring contractual obligations are performed and projects’ execution is always on track.\n, • Manage the relationship with, and the works of the DNOs following projects handover to Pulse Clean Energy from the developer having regular meetings to coordinate technical and commercial matters related to the connection agreement.\n, • Monitor contractor performance against programme, quality and safety requirements.\n, • Coordinate site activities and ensure project information is communicated effectively.\n, • Manage the performance of services of consultants appointed by Pulse Clean Energy to support on the execution of the projects such as Technical Advisors, Health and Safety, and Environmental.\n, • Liaise internally with the operational team regarding contract documents, purchase and change orders and other contract modifications and approvals.\n, • Drive all HSE, Quality, Contract, Design, Construction aspects of the projects.\n, • Work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and Finance Business Partner to prepare the project budget. Control and monitor the budget working closely with the Senior Project Accountant.\n, • Visit the site regularly to meet with contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.\n, • Liaise with insurance brokers on procuring the insurance policies under the contracts and make available for review the contractor’s insurance policies under the contract for the broker’s review.\n, • Organise any preliminary surveys to be undertaken prior to construction commencement.\n, • Deal with legal advisors in case of any contractual argument to get advice on handling it.\n, • Manage and deal with suppliers to coordinate deliveries in case of free issue materials.\n\n \n What you need to succeed: \n\n • Previous experience working on construction, infrastructure or renewable energy projects\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels\n, • Very organised, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.\n, • Continuous improvement mindset with the enthusiasm and drive to work in a high growth environment.\n, • Proactive and keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions\n, • Able to build credibility with internal and external stakeholders\n, • Willing and able to travel to various project sites around the UK\n, • Reflect our company values of Teamwork, Leadership and Ethical Stewardship\n\n \n What Pulse Clean Energy Can Offer You: \n At Pulse Clean Energy, we foster an inclusive culture that champions innovation, learning, collaboration and problem solving. \n \n Along with a focus on helping you to reach your potential, we have created a benefits package designed to support your physical and mental health, ensure your financial security and assist you through life’s key moments. \n \n Our benefits package includes: \n\n • Insurance policies that provide private medical care, dental care, income protection and critical illness cover\n, • Remote and flexible working\n, • Inclusion in our Value Participation Plan (a phantom share scheme to ensure that employees are rewarded as the company grows)\n, • Paid volunteering leave\n, • Family support policies that include 26 weeks full pay for maternity/primary carer leave - and 8 weeks plus gradual return for an additional 4 weeks at full pay for paternity leave/secondary carer leave\n, • Paid time off for fertility leave, pregnancy loss and compassionate leave\n

Equifind has partnered with a boutique, fast-growth wealth management group to recruit a Finance & Operations Manager. This newly created role is based in their London office near Mayfair and will require office attendance 3-4 days per week. \n \n With £450m in assets under management and an ever-increasing client base, it's an exciting time to join as the business gears up for a busy period of transactions. \n \n This will be the first dedicated finance hire, reporting directly to the Managing Partner, who is keen to nurture and develop this individual. \n \n It's a great role for someone with a finance background who wants greater visibility across the business and wishes to take part in more commercial and strategic operations. \n \n Key duties include \n\n • Take ownership of the monthly close process for all group entities.\n, • Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports including balance sheet maintenance.\n, • Preparation of annual budgets for the group and individual entities.\n, • Manage all compliance reporting including KYC and AML checks\n, • Key point of contact for annual key elements of external financial audits across the group.\n, • Contributing to the improvement and development of financial controls, processes, and reporting.\n, • Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely management information.\n, • Assisting with the migration of data from legacy accounting systems to the group’s accounting software.\n\n \n Key requirements \n\n • ACA/CA qualified accountant.\n, • A minimum of 3 years experience, either within a similar business or an accounting practice.\n, • Advanced-level Excel skills.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Solid understanding of financial reporting requirements.\n, • Proven stakeholder management experience and relationship building skills.\n\n \n Package details \n\n • £60-70,000 base salary.\n, • Discretionary annual bonus.\n, • Employer pension contribution.\n, • 27 days annual leave.\n, • Private medical insurance coverage.\n, • Group income protection.\n, • Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!\n\n

Be at the forefront of financial services transaction advisory. Lead complex deals and shape the direction of a growing advisory practice. You’ll have the platform to make a real impact, influencing strategy, building your market profile, and driving business growth alongside ambitious, high-performing colleagues. Flexible working, direct access to key decision makers, and the ability to define your own client portfolio make this an exciting move for a senior professional ready to take the next step. \n \n What you'll do \n As a Partner, you will take ownership of the most challenging FS transaction mandates, leading end-to-end execution on complex insurance and alternative lending deals. You’ll be the primary point of contact for clients, structuring, negotiating, and delivering high-value assignments while mentoring and developing junior colleagues. You will play a central role in driving new business, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm. Your insights and leadership will help shape how the practice operates, ensuring both technical excellence and commercial success. \n \n What you'll need \n • Significant experience in FS transaction services, with deep expertise in insurance and alternative lending sub-sectors \n • Proven track record leading complex deals from origination to execution \n • Strong client relationship management and business development skills \n • Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification \n • Ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering high performance and professional growth \n • Exceptional communication and commercial judgment, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders \n \n About the company \n An ambitious, specialist advisory firm with a growing footprint in the UK market, Known for its collaborative culture, commercial thinking, and focus on high-quality client service. As part of the leadership team, you will have the freedom to shape your career, work flexibly, and be supported by a business committed to investing in its people. This is a unique opportunity to join a firm with real momentum, where your expertise will directly influence growth and success.

Assistant Management Accountant London | Hybrid Working | £45,000 - £55,000 + Study Support | Law Firm | Your new company A leading professional services organisation is seeking an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their management accounting and financial reporting experience within a fast-paced, commercial environment.Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in the preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, while supporting wider business objectives. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations. Review and analyse monthly profit and loss reports, providing commentary and insight to stakeholders. Produce departmental management accounts and support budget holders with expenditure analysis. Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including financial modelling and variance analysis. Assist with quarterly VAT returns, audit requirements and regulatory reporting. Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports for senior management. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the business. What you'll need to succeed Approximately 3 years' accounting & finance experience gained within a professional services environment, such as Legal, Insurance, Financial Services, Consultancy, Accountancy Practice, other professional services organisations Currently studying towards ACCA, ACA, CIMA or an equivalent accounting qualification, or committed to commencing studies. Strong general ledger and month-end accounting experience. Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills. A confident communicator able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. What you'll get in return Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Hybrid working arrangement Study support and genuine career progression Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial finance activities Opportunity to join a well-established and respected professional services business What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays 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)

Your new company A highly regarded and growing insurance business is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant into its London finance team. Operating across multiple insurance products and markets, the business has built a strong reputation within the sector and continues to invest in both its people and finance functions. This role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders, broad financial reporting responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Whether you're a newly qualified ACA looking to make your first move from a Top 20 accountancy practice or an industry-trained accountant with insurance sector experience, this position provides a fantastic platform for long-term career development. Your new role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll play a key role in supporting financial reporting, controls and business performance across the organisation.Responsibilities will include: Ownership of month-end and quarter-end reporting processes Preparing statutory and management accounts Delivering balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a strong control environment Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business Supporting audit processes and liaising with external auditors Assisting with regulatory and group reporting requirements Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiencies Providing meaningful analysis and commentary to support decision-makingWhat you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant Either: qualified from a Top 20 accountancy practice seeking a first move into industry, or Previous insurance industry experience in a financial reporting, management accounting or finance role Strong technical accounting knowledge Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive and commercially minded approach Advanced Excel skills and a desire to drive continuous improvementWhat you'll get in return Salary of £60,000-£75,000 Competitive bonus and benefits package Hybrid working model Exposure to senior leadership Clear opportunities for progression and development Collaborative and supportive team culture An excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established insurance business What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Alice Simpson at Hays for a confidential discussion. Hays 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)

OverviewWe're looking for a strategic, influential and commercially minded Head of Business Performance to lead the financial performance agenda across Solus. This is a high-impact leadership role that shapes our future growth, performance, and the success of our partnership with Aviva.About the RoleAs the Head of Business Performance,youand your team will drive the Financial performance for insurance repair for both Solus and Aviva's third-party repairers. You will also ensure the Solus Head Office functions deliver against their financial commitments.You willprovide the insight, challenge and strategic direction required to deliver our annual plans, drive improved financial outcomes and ensure Solus is well-positioned for future demand and growth.This is a true figurehead role, representing Solus both internally and externally, maintaining strong alignment with Aviva's Senior Leadership.ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor and develop a team of four Business Partners.Drive performance analysis, insight and reporting to maximise financial outcomes.Provide assurance and direction on motor claims cost control.Support, challenge and collaborate with leaders across Solus and Aviva.Lead financial strategy, ensuring alignment with growth ambitions and annual plans.Act as a key liaison with Aviva Senior Leaders on repair performance.Oversee the Solus capacity plan and ensure operational resource levels are optimised.Influence and advise the Board on business performance and future outlook.Support transformation initiatives within Finance and across the wider organisation.Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions and strategic opportunities.Embed sustainability, CSR considerations and robust governance practices.QualificationsWhat We're Looking ForQualified accountant (or equivalent).Senior finance leadership experience in a comparable business.Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and financial insight.Experience in automotive or insurance (highly beneficial).Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Ability to synthesise complex data into clear, actionable reporting.Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at Executive level.Experienced in leading change and continuous improvement.High integrity, resilience and commitment to good governance.Strong digital skills, including financial technology and data literacy.How You LeadYou will deliver through strategic planning, team leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will work closely with:Solus Board of Directors.CFO, MD, Senior Solus Leaders.Risk & Governance, Internal Audit, Data Protection.Aviva Motor Claims and Aviva Finance Business Partnering Teams.All Solus Leaders and Colleagues.Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.Why Join Solus?We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.Company pension scheme with employer contributions.33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply as your unique skills might be just what we need.We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria so please email us after applying to let us know.Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim Tax Manager \n This well established insurance group are recruiting for a hands on, experienced senior Tax Accountant to join them on an interim basis for an initial 6-9 months assignment. \n Reporting into the Group CFO, this wide reaching role will require an experienced tax professional to be responsible for the following core areas : \n Corporation tax including calculation of tax calcs for their ... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 135 million monthly visits and £6.3 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco-friendly and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey. As a fast moving FTSE 250 business, we're looking for an experienced and technically excellent Head of Group Reporting to join us on a permanent basis. This is a senior role at the heart of our external reporting and financial control framework, calling for deep IFRS expertise and the confidence to navigate complex and judgemental accounting areas. It's a role that goes beyond a typical Group Reporting position, suited to someone who thrives in a varied, fast paced environment, is always ready to get involved, and loves learning new things. Our business changes daily, so we need someone who stays close to the operational side of things and can help us respond quickly and effectively. Technical rigour is non-negotiable here. You'll be the go-to person for complex and judgemental accounting questions, expected to research positions thoroughly, form a clear view, and defend it with auditors and advisors, while translating that thinking into clear, accessible communication for senior non-financial stakeholders. You'll also bring commercial awareness, particularly around cashflow, liquidity and capital, along with the analytical instinct to spot when the numbers don't add up. • Take ownership of producing the Group's IFRS annual and half yearly listed financial statements and annual report., • Lead the year end and half year external audit and review processes end to end, keeping key stakeholders informed and preparing and presenting Audit Committee papers., • Oversee the production and filing of subsidiary statutory accounts across our UK and international entities., • Own the Group's cashflow forecasting process, providing insight and analysis on liquidity, capital allocation and capital structure to support CFO and Board decision making, working closely with treasury on execution., • Act as the Group's primary technical accounting authority, researching and forming well reasoned positions on complex and judgemental areas, implementing new standards, and presenting conclusions to senior management, the Audit Committee, auditors and advisors., • Take the lead on one off projects, partnering with teams across the business, while contributing to monthly reporting, annual budgeting, and ownership of specific balance sheet, cashflow and working capital areas., • Build and support strong external relationships, including with auditors, loan providers and banking partners, and work closely with legal and CoSec to ensure reporting requirements are met on time., • Lead Finance's contribution to the Group's material controls framework under Provision 29, maintain and develop the Group's accounting policies including for acquisitions and legal structure changes, and guide reporting systems and process change to protect the integrity of our control environment., • You're a qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience, including meaningful time spent in industry within a listed business, and are comfortable with the reporting obligations and scrutiny that come with that environment; you have a consistent record of delivering to deadline., • You bring extensive IFRS expertise and a strong technical accounting grounding, confident researching and forming defensible positions on complex areas such as multi-currency consolidations, share based payments, EPS, impairment, revenue recognition, leases and business combinations., • If you're currently in practice, you'd be operating at Director level or above, with substantial experience advising listed groups on complex technical matters and be ready to step into a senior in-house leadership role., • You have experience researching and implementing new accounting or reporting standards., • You're analytical and thorough when reviewing financial information, quick to spot errors in accounting treatment or anomalies that don't add up., • You have proven people management experience, with a track record of leading, motivating and developing high performing teams across multiple disciplines., • You're an excellent project manager, organised in your own workload while confident delegating and developing others, equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team., • You're ambitious and driven, energised by a fast paced environment, always ready to get involved in team projects and try new things; it would be helpful if you're open to occasional travel to our Paris and Edinburgh offices. Enjoy fantastic perks like • private healthcare & dental insurance, • a generous work from abroad policy, • 2-for-1 share purchase plans, • an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, • extra festive time off, • excellent family-friendly benefits We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! We're operating a hybrid model and ask that Trainliners work from the office a minimum of 60% of their time over a 12-week period. We also have a 28-day Work from Abroad policy. • Think Big - We're building the future of rail, • Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey, • Travel Together - We're one team, • Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram and Glassdoor! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Who are we?At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.Looking for a senior tax role where you can combine technical depth, transformation, and real ownership?We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Group Tax Reporting to join our global tax team as it expands its remit across tax provisioning, financial statement reporting, statutory audit support, and multi-jurisdictional compliance.Reporting to the Director of Group Tax Reporting, this is a high-impact senior individual contributor opportunity for someone who enjoys technically challenging work, senior stakeholder exposure, and staying close to the detail.What You'll Be DoingLead group and statutory tax provisioning for financial statement audits, including consolidation activity.Act as a key point of contact for direct tax matters across assigned jurisdictions, partnering with Finance, Legal, Ops, IT, external advisors, and service providers.Support M&A and divestiture activity, including discontinued operations, purchase accounting, provisions, and related financial statement impacts.Play a key role in implementing a new tax provisioning system, moving from manual Excel processes to a more controlled and scalable model.Strengthen documentation, controls, and ways of working as the team takes on broader global reporting responsibilities.What We're Looking ForQualified accountant or tax professional, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent.Strong experience in consolidated tax reporting, tax provisioning, and financial statement tax accounting within a global multinational environment.Technical expertise in ASC 740 or IAS 12, with strong IFRS tax accounting experience especially relevant.Essential experience supporting M&A, divestitures, purchase accounting, or major transformation from a tax accounting/reporting perspective.Ability to manage competing deadlines, assess risk, influence senior stakeholders, and work across multiple jurisdictions.A hands-on, pragmatic style with strong process improvement, controls, Excel, and systems awareness.Why Join?Shape how critical tax activity is delivered, governed, and improved during a period of meaningful change.Gain senior tax and finance exposure while working on high-value provisioning, audit, divestiture, controls, and technology initiatives.Join a collaborative team that values technical strength, curiosity, accountability, and practical problem-solving.If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.Specific benefits may vary by location.At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This job is with RS Group, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Location: This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of being able to work remotely and from our London office. Contract Type: Permanent The Opportunity The Group Financial Reporting team is responsible for preparing the Group's half-year and year-end consolidated financial statements, working closely with external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy. The team also oversees the statutory accounts process for the Group's subsidiary entities. In addition, the team provides technical accounting guidance and support across the business, including the development, maintenance, and communication of Group accounting policies. This role sits within a small, high-performing team responsible for delivering high-quality financial information to both internal and external stakeholders. The team's remit extends beyond the timely and accurate production of financial reports to ensuring that information received from markets and regions is consistent, meets IFRS requirements, and is collected through efficient and streamlined processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing financial reporting that is accurate, insightful, clearly presented, compliant with relevant accounting standards, and easily understood by stakeholders. The position has a particular focus on technical accounting matters and external financial reporting. What You Will Be Doing Group year end and half year end reporting • Preparing / reviewing the most complex areas of the Group's financial statements and disclosures, including share-based payments, business combinations, impairment assessments, leases, financial instruments, provisions, restructuring activities, income taxes., • Preparing plc’s accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and Companies Act for inclusion in the Group’s Annual Report., • Contributing to and conducting quality control and consistency reviews of the Group’s Annual Report and Half Yearly Report, preliminary announcement, results presentations and scripts., • Liaising with the external auditors ensuring successful year end audit and half year review., • Determining requirements and leading collection of year-end supplementary disclosures information., • Reviewing working papers prepared by other members of the team., • Preparing technical areas of financial statements including share-based payments., • Drafting of accounting papers on key accounting matters and judgements that arise., • Maintaining and enhancing control activities relating to technical accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS, FRS 102 and Group accounting policies, and supporting the integrity of key accounting judgements and disclosures. Subsidiary statutory accounts • Review / prepare the UK subsidiary statutory accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and Companies Act., • Review the overseas subsidiaries’ statutory accounts and reconcile to the submissions into the Group Consolidation system. Monthly reporting • Review / prepare the calculation of the fair value of the Group’s multiple share-based payment arrangements (both equity-settled and cash-settled) in accordance with IFRS 2 and FRS 102 and ensure they are accounted for properly., • Aid on IFRS16 accounting and how to use the Group’s lease management system., • Review complex accounting transactions and non-recurring items to ensure consistent application of Group accounting policies and accounting standards., • Review the UK holding companies’ trial balances, monthly submissions and forecasts for accuracy and completeness. Planning and forecasting • Provide support to the rest of the Group Finance team with any technical accounting questions on the Group rolling forecast., • Provide or review the forecasts for certain areas, including share-based payments, leases and amortisation of acquired intangibles. Technical accounting expertise • Lead the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards, amendments and regulatory reporting requirements, including preparation of impact assessments and stakeholder communications., • Coordinate the review and governance of significant accounting judgements and estimates, ensuring appropriate documentation, challenge and consistency across the Group., • Deliver training to global finance teams on accounting standards and other areas., • Maintain and update the Group Finance Manual. Systems administration • Be one of the system administrators for the Group’s OneStream consolidation and planning systems. This includes answering queries from the businesses on how to use OneStream., • Be the system administrator and main point of contact with the supplier for the Group’s lease management system and train new users. Other • Prepare and present technical accounting papers, financial reporting updates and emerging accounting developments to senior management, the Audit Committee and external auditors., • Assist with purchase price allocations for acquisitions., • Assist with providing advice on how to account for Group reorganisations., • Support projects including wider business and systems transformation. What You’ll Bring • Qualified accountant., • Strong accounting technical skills with in-depth understanding of IFRS, FRS 102 and UK Companies Act from an international Group perspective., • Detailed working knowledge of IFRS 2, various valuation models and how to apply them to measuring share-based payment arrangements., • Track record of managing external audits towards timely completion., • Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude and a proven ability to work under time pressure to tight deadlines., • Excellent IT skills, especially excel, and experience of consolidation systems e.g. OneStream., • Proactive desire to add value and improve existing processes with the ability to think of a variety of different solutions., • Dynamic attitude toward future development – eager to progress and invest in own future and development. We Are RS At RS, we are making amazing happen for a better world. As a global product and service solutions provider, we help industrial customers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Operating in 33 markets, we support around one million customers worldwide with more than 875,000 stocked products, access to over five million additional products, and a range of service solutions designed to help businesses thrive. What sets us apart is our people. More than 8,500 colleagues around the world bring technical expertise, digital innovation, and a customer first mindset to everything we do. Guided by our values – We are one team, We deliver brilliantly, We do the right thing, and We make every day better, we're creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute and make a meaningful impact. Join us and help make amazing happen. Rewards Our Reward Strategy Philosophy is designed to offer market competitive base salaries and provide all of our people the opportunity to participate in a short-term incentive, enabling them to share in the success of the Company. Our total reward package is more than just the cash; our recognition and benefit offering provide the opportunity for us to recognise, reward and enable the wellbeing of our people at all stages of their journey with RS. Our rewards and benefits vary by country, but include: • Financial - pension/retirement; life assurance; salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme), • Wellbeing - medical plans; health screening; critical illness; disability insurance; holiday / paid time off; employee assistance programme; discounted gym/health club membership, • Lifestyle - transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing); onsite catering/lunch vouchers; retail discounts, • Spotlight – our global recognition programme provides a platform to highlight and recognise people role modelling our values Ready to Make Amazing Happen? Join over 8,500 colleagues and help us shape the future of our industry. Whoever you are, wherever you are — it all starts here. Apply now and make RS a part of your journey. #LI-HYBRID #LI-LB1

Finance Director Location: Melton, Woodbridge Hybrid Model Available The Finance Director will lead X-on Healths financial strategy in line with group processes, governance, and performance management, ensuring the business is financially robust, well-controlled, and positioned for sustainable growth in the UK primary care market. This role is both strategic and hands-on, acting as a key business partner to the Group CFO, MD and local leadership team. The Finance Director will proactively identify opportunities to accelerate growth, improve profitability, optimise pricing, strengthen customer economics, and drive operational efficiency. Through insightful analysis and commercial challenge, the role will help shape business strategy, investment decisions, and long-term value creation while maintaining strong financial discipline. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Leadership Develop and deliver the financial strategy in line with company objectives and group requirements Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to drive growth and business performance Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes Support strategic decision-making through financial modelling, scenario planning and investment analysis Provide clear commercial insight around pricing, customer economics, product performance and profitability Identify risks, opportunities and business improvement initiatives that support scalable growth Financial Control & Reporting Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, statutory accounts and board reporting Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with group policies and procedures Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and all statutory reporting obligations Ensure timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting across the business Commercial Finance Act as the lead finance business partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation Drive revenue growth, margin improvement and profitability through commercial analysis and challenge Lead pricing strategy, financial modelling and contract evaluation Monitor and improve key SaaS metrics including ARR, MRR, retention, churn, customer lifetime value and acquisition costs Support major contract negotiations, tenders and NHS framework opportunities Develop KPI frameworks and reporting dashboards that enable data-driven decision-making Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements and cost optimisation Cashflow Management Deliver accurate weekly cashflow forecasting and reporting to the group finance team Ensure effective cash management and working capital optimisation Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure financial operations meet the requirements of a regulated healthcare environment Support NHS assurance processes, audits and due diligence activities Identify, manage and mitigate financial and commercial risks Leadership & Collaboration Lead and develop a high-performing finance function Work closely with Sales, Product, Customer Success, Operations and Technology teams Build commercial awareness across the business and support non-financial stakeholders in understanding key performance drivers Present financial performance, strategic insights and recommendations to the Board and senior stakeholders Essential Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Senior finance leadership experience within SaaS, software or technology-enabled services Strong understanding of subscription-based revenue models and SaaS metrics Experience operating within regulated, public sector or NHS-adjacent environments Proven track record of partnering with leadership teams to drive profitable growth Strong commercial finance, pricing and business partnering experience Experience identifying and delivering revenue growth, margin improvements and operational efficiencies Comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels Personal Attributes Commercially minded and results focused Confident influencing and challenging at Board and Executive level Analytical, detail-oriented and naturally curious Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insight Passionate about improving primary care services and patient communication Benefits: 25 Days Holiday Birthday Day Off Buy Holiday Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Winter Flu Jabs Free On-Site Parking Learning and development budget with Professional Qualification Support Social benefits (paid social events) Employee Assistance Program Discount on Health Insurance Annual Salary Review Enhanced Company Sick Pay Monthly pizza in the office (Hybrid employees) / coffee voucher (Remote employees) SCG Mobile Benefit Employee Referral Bonus Pension Scheme SCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process. TPBN1_UKTJ