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Your New Company A rapidly expanding business near Twickenham is recruiting for a Finance Manager.( Future Financial Controller) Following a major contract win and the acquisition of two additional companies in a high-growth sector, this organisation is on an exciting trajectory. With friendly offices offering easy access to the station and on-site parking, this is a unique opportunity to join a company that's truly going places. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role offers clear progression to Financial Controller as the business continues to grow. Your New Role This newly created Finance Manager position has arisen due to significant business growth. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will: • Lead and develop a finance team, • Oversee reporting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations, • Manage payroll, VAT, and compliance, • Salary up to £60,000, • Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 from home, • Standard hours: 9am-5pm, • 25 days holiday, • Pension scheme, • Free parking Desired Skills and Experience Finance Manager, Financial Controller 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

JSS Financial Services is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed global fund services firm that specialises in supporting alternative asset managers, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and hedge funds. Following significant investment and continued success, the business is on an ambitious international growth trajectory – completing 3–4 acquisitions annually – and is looking to appoint an FP&A professional to join their expanding finance function. This is a unique opportunity for a highly numerate, analytical finance professional to join a dynamic business in growth mode. The role will sit within the Group FP&A team and offer strong exposure to strategic finance, payroll analysis, and client pricing – with the potential to get involved in M&A support activities as the function continues to scale. Key Responsibilities: 1. Payroll Cost Analysis (Initial Focus): • Take ownership of global payroll data analysis – the business's single largest cost line – across multiple jurisdictions and acquired entities., • Work closely with HR and Finance to consolidate and cleanse large, complex payroll data sets., • Deliver insights into cost drivers, headcount trends, team structures, and productivity metrics., • Support the transition to a new global payroll provider, ensuring a smooth integration and handover., • Develop dashboards and tools to monitor people-related costs, identify inefficiencies, and track performance against budget. 2. Pricing & Commercial Analysis (Ongoing Focus): • Once payroll is streamlined, shift focus to the commercial/pricing side of FP&A., • Analyse historical and current pricing models and revenue per client to identify opportunities for optimisation., • Work with commercial and client-facing teams to create improved pricing strategies and enhance profitability., • Support development of pricing tools and frameworks that allow greater control and customisation across service lines and regions., • Help shape how the business can charge more strategically in line with client needs, value delivered, and market rates. 3. M&A Support (Ad Hoc/Development Opportunity): • Assist with due diligence, financial modelling, and post-deal integration of acquired businesses, especially relating to payroll and pricing metrics., • Work cross-functionally with M&A, Strategy, and Finance teams to support acquisition pipeline activities. Candidate Profile: • Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACA/ACCA, • Strong academic background, degree qualified, • Proven experience in a financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, or data-heavy role., • Highly numerate, analytical, and comfortable working with large, complex data sets., • Intermediate to advanced Excel and strong systems/BI tool skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL advantageous)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to distil insights and present clearly., • A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a desire to grow with a fast-moving, acquisitive business., • Experience within financial services or professional services is preferred but not essential.

Accountant with Payroll Experience.Location: Beckton, East London (On-site).Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time.Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience).We are seeking an experienced Accountant with strong payroll expertise to join a well-established organisation based in Beckton, East L

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there

The Impact you'll have as a Financial Accountant. We're looking for a Financial Accountant to play an integral role in our finance team, gaining hands-on experience whilst actively leading on balance sheet reconciliations, external audit, payroll accounting and cash management. What you'll be doing

As Senior Tax Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing the firm's tax offering. Overseeing all areas of tax compliance including Corporation Tax, Self-Assessment, VAT, ATED, and payroll-related issues. Our client is a leading firm of Chartered Tax Advisers and Chartered Accountant

NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Join an ever‑growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and gro

As a Payroll Accountant, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, ensuring payroll accuracy and efficiency while supporting the Finance Team. Prepare and record payroll and general ledger journals. Reconcile payroll liability accounts and manage bank transactions.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our growing team. TaxAssist Accountants London Bridge provides a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, annual accounts, payroll, and bookkeeping. Serving businesses across London, TaxAssist Accountants in So

Large-scale studio production close to NW London inviting applications for two positions to complete the Accounts team - an AP Accountant and Payroll Accountant. We are looking for candidates who have at least 2 credits in the applicable areas. Members, please login to access the application link.

Assistant Accountant Apprentice (French speaking) – London. Company Profile: A well-established provider of professional accounting and payroll services for French parent companies operating subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The role: This apprenticeship position follows the Assistant Accountant

This 1 year FTC Payroll Accountant role within the business services industry requires expertise in payroll processes and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Accountant looking to advance their career in a permanent r

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a leading financial services organisation based in Canary Wharf to recruit a Junior Compensation Accountant. Work closely with the Senior Compensation Accountant to ensure all payroll accounting matters are completed efficiently.

Payroll Accountant, East London (Hybrid working, 3 days in the office). Our client, a global leader in their chosen field, with an excellent reputation, are looking for an experienced Accountant, with strong Payroll experience to join the business for a period of 15 months, to cover maternity leave.

At Noda we’re building seamless Open Banking solutions that make payments.Administer the monthly payroll ensuring timely and accurate submission of all monthly changes;.Register transactions in the ERP to create reliable tax and financial reports;.Prepare and manage General ledger entries (bonuses

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The Assistant Financial Accountant will play an important role in supporting the organisation's mission to improve child health by undertaking key financial and compliance processes, including accounting, payroll, tax, treasury, and monthly financial controls. Interim Assistant Financial Accountant

Interim Assistant Financial Accountant & Payroll. The Assistant Financial Accountant will play an important role in supporting the organisation's mission to improve child health by undertaking key financial and compliance processes, including accounting, payroll, tax, treasury, and monthly financial

Manage and oversee payroll accounting for multiple international entities, ensuring accurate classification and recording of payroll‑related transactions in compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards. Perform payroll‑related journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensur

Compilation and recording of general ledger journals, including complex payroll journals, bank transactions, accruals, and amortization of prepayments. Reconciliation and maintenance of payroll liability accounts, including correction of errors and mis-postings, evidencing outstanding liabilities, a

Management of all payrolls and payroll related activities to ensure employees are paid on time and in compliance with local legislations in UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, South Africa, and Ireland. Responsible for the supervision and processing of the company's payroll

This 1 year FTC Payroll Accountant role within the business services industry requires expertise in payroll processes and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Accountant looking to advance their career in a permanent r

Global Payroll Accountant will oversee payroll-related journal entries, variance analysis, and reconciliations between payroll systems and financial statements. Global Payroll Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of payroll accounting across multip

This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of company payroll and all related payroll duties. Payroll Accountant, East London (Hybrid working, 3 days in the office). Our client, a global leader in their chosen field, with an excellent reputation, are looking for an e

Payroll Accountant (Fixed Term) - Europe - Remote. Payroll Accountant (Fixed Term) - Europe - Remote. Reconciliation and maintenance of payroll liability accounts.

This 1 year FTC Payroll Accountant role within the business services industry requires expertise in payroll processes and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare and reconcile payroll reports for accounting and auditing purposes. Handle payroll-related queries

This 1 year FTC Payroll Accountant role within the business services industry requires expertise in payroll processes and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Ensure compliance with tax and pension regulations affecting payroll. Stay updated on changes in payroll l

Payroll Accountant, Crowborough (Hybrid working, 3 days in the office). Our client, a global leader in their chosen field, with an excellent reputation, are looking for an experienced Accountant, with strong Payroll experience to join the business for a period of 15 months, to cover maternity leave.

The firm is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join its Finance team, taking responsibility for leading payroll operations across the group. The role involves ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing, managing compliance, liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and

Review monthly financial statements and analyse variances between actuals and budget for all revenues, expenditures and payroll.

Finance & Purchasing Assistant - London.Finance & Purchasing Assistant.Finance & Purchasing Assistant | Full Time | Kings Cross | 28,000 + Service Charge.At The Standard, we don't just run hotels-we create cultural hubs, social playgrounds, and unforgettable experiences.Our spaces buzz with energy,

Assistant Finance Manager - Knightsbridge, London.Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.In 1999, Jumeirah changed the f

Corporate Management Accountant.

Finance Assistant - CambridgeCirca:Salary - Salary Plan, 32,290.Join our Financial Operations Team as a Finance Assistant in this part-time position (4 days a week, 25 hours per week), where you'll play a vital role supporting our sales invoicing and accounts receivable operations.Reporting to the F

Record payroll journal entries and prepare reports summarising payroll costs, benefits, and liabilities. Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, payroll liabilities, and employee benefits, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly. In this role, you will gain broad exposure acr

Finance Manager Inside IR35 London or Bristol Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 WFH * Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager with a national charity for unpaid carers on a permanent, part-time (28 hours per week) basis.As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the financial accounting functions of the organisation, for the preparation of stat

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource.AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to fo

School Business Manager (Finance) | December 2025 Start.An "Outstanding" and leading Primary School in the Borough of Tower Hamlets are on the hunt for a School Business Manager (Finance) this is a December 2025 start with the School taking you on directly.What shall you be getting involved with as

Generate monthly debit statements, respond to payroll-related queries from staff, ministers and treasurers, and provide payroll information to HR , HMRC and other relevant government agencies. Finance Officer - Payroll (6 month Fixed Term Contract). Administer payrolls for lay staf

Assist Payroll Manager as and when required. The Junior Accounts Assistant will report to the Management Accountant and be responsible for assisting in the smooth running of the accounts department for Kenny Wax Productions’ group of companies.

An innovative and multi-disciplinary large architecture and interior design studio are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their close-knit team. Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately. Good payroll knowledge and experience working with an external provider.

Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will take responsibility for key accounting processes including payroll, tax, treasury management, and monthly financial reconciliations. Processing monthly payroll and pension submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance wit

Fully qualified as an Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).

Relationship Manager – Bridging & Development Finance.Step out from behind the desk and into your own client-facing business development role.If you're currently working within specialist lending, banking or property finance, and you’re hungry to move into a regional, face-to-face relationship p

CMC Partners - Part of G&E Group.Please note that this is a recruitment position within the finance industry.CMC Partners is a world-leading Executive Search firm, working with some of the biggest names across the US Construction, Renewable Energy, Advanced Technology, and Data Centre markets.We spe

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 3+ years’ PQE. If you’re a commercially focused qualified accountant who enjoys complexity, collaboration and variety, this is a brilliant next step.

Basic Salary up to £80k with an OTE of £200k plus and excellent benefits plus hybrid working.We are looking for an experienced Relationship Manager/Director to join our client’s growing team.This is a hybrid role, ideal for someone with a strong network in the property finance sector who thrives