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Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Rotherham. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will take ownership of key financial accounting, reporting and control activities whilst supporting the wider finance function and business leadership team. This is a technically focused position requiring financial accounting expertise, statutory reporting knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial information whilst partnering with senior stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities: • Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting processes., • Production of management accounts and group reporting., • Prepare statutory accounts and support external audits., • Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls., • Oversee VAT, fixed assets and tax compliance., • Support budgeting, forecasting, and overhead cost analysis., • Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance and control costs., • Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives., • Support commercial projects, business growth initiatives, and M&A activity., • Coach and develop junior finance team members., • Lead and support finance transformation and process improvement projects., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement across finance operations and reporting. Person specification: • You will be a qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting capabilities and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls., • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified., • Proven experience within a Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller or similar role., • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory accounts preparation., • Knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS16., • Experience managing external audits., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Advanced Excel and financial systems experience. What's on Offer: • Salary of up to £70,000., • Comprehensive benefits package., • Opportunity to work within a successful and growing organisation., • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects., • Career development opportunities., • Supportive and collaborative working environment. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

ABOUT IQ-EQ We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. At IQ-EQ UK, we don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn’t be a bonus, it should be the baseline. As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail-oriented team player with great organizational skills. Your responsibilities include day-to-day management of private equity or real estate clients, reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate communication of cash movements, and overseeing the preparation and completion of client deliverables. What you will do • You’ll work closely with your line manager to ensure financial statements meet the funds’ reporting requirements, e.g., UK/French GAAP or IFRS, • You’ll review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as funds seek access to their commitments from investors, • You’ll review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment are accurately recorded so that proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors, • You’ll ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the fund and its investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors, • You’ll oversee the preparation and completion process of client deliverables including agreeing timetables with clients, and thereafter What we offer • Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile, • Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP, • Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave, • Flexible working: We recognize the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements, • Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day., • Fluent in French, • Preference of experiences in French GAAP or French Accounting Standards, • You are ACCA/ACA/CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience, • You have previously worked in financial services or accounting practices working on multiple client relationships, • You have experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures or alternatively can demonstrate strong accounting background through previous experience and CPD, • You manage client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients, • You have experience in supporting and mentoring junior team members. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact. We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies. In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed. This role is based in our Colchester office and will require you to work in the office 3 days a week/2 days from home. Key Responsibilities The Accountant is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: • Prepare, reconcile and analyse the monthly management reports; Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet. Details include; reconciliations, accruals, allocations, revenue downloads, pre-payments, variance analysis, commentary, • Financial Analysis, • Perform Balance sheet reconciliations, • Financial Reporting and Analysis including, budget/forecasting, working capital, Group Finance reporting, supplementary packs and ad-hoc requests, • Publish financial results in SAP FC, • Ensure communications are handled between the SSC, Group finance and the Business Teams, • To be involved with any acquisition integration/due diligence, • Working on projects within the SSC and department including key process testing & systems, • Assist in the accounting integration of new products into the SSC accounting structure and systems, • Analyse and solve Adhoc problems using knowledge of business and systems, • Perform WIP analysis, product costing, provisions (i.e. stock), • Process intercompany transactions, • Review bad debt, accruals and prepayment calculations, • Treasury postings and reconciliations, • Tax & Compliance duties as required by your SSC, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), • Good working knowledge and understanding of SSC processes and how these fit into the wider environment, • Good understanding of all R2R processes including best practice in R2R, people, processes and technology, • Ability to manage own deadline and priorities, whilst delivering a high standard of work and supporting junior members when they require assistance., • Evidence of making decisions at the right time based on the information available. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at _ Our benefits include: • Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely, • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic, • Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks, • Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too, • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning., • When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves, • Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year, • A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover, • A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares, • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more, • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes, • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job _.

Client Manager – Accountancy Practice Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits Job Type: Full-time | Permanent Are you an experienced accountant looking to step up into a Client Manager role? Or a current Client Manager seeking a fresh challenge with a forward-thinking firm? A reputable and growing accountancy practice based in Ashford is looking for a Client Manager to join their expanding team. You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of SME clients, providing expert advice and building long-term relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Manage a portfolio of SME clients across various sectors, • Prepare and review statutory accounts, tax returns and management accounts, • Provide strategic business and tax planning advice, • Support and develop junior team members, • Act as the main point of contact for client queries and meetings Requirements:, • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), • Experience working within an accountancy practice is essential, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, • Able to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and efficiency, • Proficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks What’s on Offer:, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Hybrid and flexible working options, • A supportive, people-focused culture, • Clear career progression within a successful firm, • Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Ready to progress your practice career? Apply now or contact us on for a confidential conversation. Client Manager, Accountancy Practice, ACA, ACCA, Accounting Jobs Kent, Ashford, Xero, QuickBooks, SME Clients, Practice Accountant, Hybrid Accounting Jobs Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client is a popular accountancy group who are recruiting for their Preston office on a full time, permanent basis. This is an ideal opportunity for an ACCA/ACA finalist or ACA/ACCA qualified Accountant to join a busy and dynamic office within a reputable firm offering a great work life balance and remuneration package! Senior Accountant Job Overview • As a Senior Accountant, you'll take ownership of managing client portfolios, this is a mixture of small to medium-sized businesses and high-net-worth individuals, • Your daily role will include supervising junior staff, reviewing their work and making any necessary adjustments, • providing strategic financial advice to your dedicated portfolio, • Preparing and reviewing financial statements to the highest standards., • Preparing self-assessment tax returns, • Advise and assist clients with cloud based bookkeeping software, • Mentor and develop junior members of staff Senior Accountant Job Requirements • ACA / ACCA finalist or qualified, • 5 years + experience in a UK accountancy firm, • Proven expertise in accounting, tax, and financial reporting., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Proficiency in cloud based accounting software Senior Accountant Salary & Benefits, • £32,000 - £40,000 dependant on skills and experience, • 25 days + bank holidays, • Death in service, • Professional subscriptions paid, • option to purchase additional leave, • Company events, • Company pension, • Private medical insurance, • Sick pay, • Excellent Transport links, • Work from home, • Based locally to Preston Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

ABOUT IQ-EQ We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. At IQ-EQ UK, we don’t just talk about being a great workplace – we’ve been recognized for it. Recently named in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 we craft spaces where potential is nurtured, individuality is celebrated, and careers flourish. Loving where you work shouldn’t be a bonus, it should be the baseline. As a Client Accountant, you’re a detail-oriented team player with great organizational skills. Your responsibilities include day-to-day management of private equity or real estate clients, reviewing financial statements, ensuring accurate communication of cash movements, and overseeing the preparation and completion of client deliverables. What you will do • You’ll work closely with your line manager to ensure financial statements meet the funds’ reporting requirements, e.g., UK/French GAAP or IFRS, • You’ll review investor drawdown calculations to ensure accuracy of figures as funds seek access to their commitments from investors, • You’ll review investor distribution calculations to ensure the flow of funds from the sale of an investment are accurately recorded so that proceeds are appropriately allocated and paid to investors, • You’ll ensure the accurate communication of all cash movements between the fund and its investors through the issuance of relevant notices to investors, • You’ll oversee the preparation and completion process of client deliverables including agreeing timetables with clients, and thereafter What we offer • Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile, • Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover, life assurance, discounted gym membership, eye test and corporate GP, • Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave, plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave, • Flexible working: We recognize the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements, • Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day., • Fluent in French, • Preference of experiences in French GAAP or French Accounting Standards, • You are ACCA/ACA/CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience, • You have previously worked in financial services or accounting practices working on multiple client relationships, • You have experience reviewing working paper files and financial statements, including disclosures or alternatively can demonstrate strong accounting background through previous experience and CPD, • You manage client relationships and experience with resolving issues directly with clients, • You have experience in supporting and mentoring junior team members. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

An established and expanding accountancy practice is seeking a Business Services Associate to join its growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced practice accountant looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio while continuing to develop professionally within a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Assisting with VAT, personal tax, and corporation tax compliance work Producing financial statements and management accounts Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a key point of contact Supporting senior accountants and managers on client assignments Reviewing financial information and identifying potential issues or opportunities Mentoring and supporting junior team members where required About You AAT qualified or actively studying towards a professional qualification 2–3+ years' experience within an accountancy practice environment Experience preparing accounts for a range of business entities Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance processes Proficiency with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities What's on Offer Diverse and interesting client portfolio Structured career development and progression Ongoing training and professional support Collaborative team culture * Opportunity to broaden your technical accounting experience Interested? Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information regarding the opportunity