Revenue accountant jobs in United Kingdom

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Overview This role is within the Financial Reporting team which is responsible for the main statutory and financial reporting obligations within the wider EMEA Finance team across TP ICAP, particularly the statutory reporting for all the legal entities within the EMEA region. This role is focussed on ensuring all statutory reporting obligations are delivered in a timely and accurate manner. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to a range of Finance-related projects and initiatives. It's a hands-on finance position that requires a self-driven professional with exceptional communication, organisational, managerial, and analytical abilities. Being able to work efficiently whilst ensuring a quality and controlled delivery of information is paramount. Collaboration with various other functions within the finance department will be a significant aspect of this role. Role Responsibilities • Manage the delivery of annual financial statements for EMEA controlled entities., • Compile and review accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS and UK GAAP)., • Assist in drafting technical papers for approval to support accounting decisions., • Assist with year end and interim audits including communication with external auditors., • Adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies for financial reporting and disclosures., • Provide input into the development of reporting systems, controls and finance automation of current BAU processes., • Preparation of high quality regular and ad hoc financial information, applying critical evaluation and making recommendations suitable for senior management., • Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and apply them appropriately., • Build strong working relationships across wider Finance team including Tax, Treasury and the Company Secretarial team. Essential Experience / Competencies • Qualified accountant (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent) with at least 3 years post qualification experience in a similar position., • Strong understanding and technical knowledge of accounting principles, UK GAAP and IFRS as well as capacity to quickly understand the differences of other local GAAPs., • Self-motivated individual, taking responsibility and ownership in delivering high quality work within set deadlines., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Meticulous attention to detail., • Demonstrates a risk and controls mindset, ensuring deliverables are documented appropriately., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experience in navigating various accounting systems for efficient data management and reporting., • Experience in dealing with internal and external auditors and handling audit requests. Desired • Understanding and implementation of new and existing technical accounting standards., • Experience in managing small teams, including training and development of junior staff., • Experience of working in or with financial services businesses regulated by the FCA., • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Onestream) and advanced Excel skills., • Experience with multi-currency ledgers and complex consolidations., • Commercial mindset, with the ability to identify problems, propose and implement solutions., • Experience in finance automation delivering new reporting requirements and process change. Role Band & Level: Professional 5 Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

Role: Financial Controller Sector: Communications Agency Location: West London Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 Full Time equivalent Permanent: 4 days per week – Hybrid ( M,T,T in the office) Ref: VFR 3247 VisionFR is delighted to be working with one of our clients and SME Communications agency of around 30 staff. The agency is owner managed and looking for a 4 or 5 day a week Financial Controller to join them. The role will business partner with the owner and oversee the Finance assistant/ bookkeeper. There is also a Fractional CFO working a couple of days a month as a mentor. The role is to oversee and control the day to day finance function and produce meaningful management information/ forecasts enabling proper business management. Key responsibilities of the Financial Controller: • Preparing accurate & timely monthly reports Dashboards, variance analysis and KPIs., • Producing regular cashflow forecasts, • Delivering monthly Revenue and Cash reports at management meetings., • Preparing monthly management accounts including Profit and Loss account with variance analysis, Balance sheet and key KPI measures, • Having regular meetings with account management on revenue, Work in Progress (WIP), Job costing. And Revenue forecasting, • Oversee the Bookkeeper to ensure they are accurately and properly managing the transactional side of the business – Purchase ledger and Creditors and Invoicing and Accounts receivable together with posting cash receipts and managing the payment run. Ensuring they are accurately reconciling the balance sheet and Bank accounts., • Taking overall responsibility of the company’s accounting function currently they are using both Paprika & Xero, • Payroll processing & liaising with HR on Payroll amends, • Work closely with the Client Services Team to assist in the production of weekly time reports, time analysis, invoicing schedules, budgets, estimates and forecasts, staff utilisation, profitability reporting, working to minimise write offs., • Preparing quarterly VAT returns, • Liaising with HR regarding payroll changes and assisting with year-end P11D and P35 returns, • Assisting with HR & IT Operations where relevant and liaising with relevant teams when required., • Supporting with year-end reporting and Liaising with the external accountant, • Looking at implementing efficiencies within the finance processes looking at automation where possible The Skills of the Financial Controller: • Technically strong Financial Controller, used to working in a fast paced creative agency environment., • You will be a Strong QBE or ACCA, CIMA, ACA finalist with a can do attitude and good attention to detail, • Good communication skills, • Understanding of Paprika Software would be ideal, • Happy working in an SME environment & Being in the office 3 days a week, • Strong Excel Skills, • Pro-active and able to work under your own initiative, • Great Team manager VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Clients’ recruitment needs. Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest

Reporting to: CFO Hours: 8:00 – 16:00 / Flexible Salary: £50-65k depending on experience Blitz Hire supplies specialist rigging equipment to the film production industry. Our clients include leading film studios and high-profile production companies. Through unwavering commitment to our values, Blitz has grown to become the recognised leader in our field. Our vision is to continue nurturing this culture, keeping both our equipment and our people at the core of ambitious productions for many years to come. About the role: The Management Accountant will take ownership of the bookkeeping, management accounts, financial reporting, VAT reporting and payroll activities and support the financial administration, management of the sales and purchase ledgers and payments carried out by our small but supportive Finance Team. This key finance role contributes towards maintaining the financial integrity of the company by ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial performance and position. Key responsibilities: Month-end and management accounts: • Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll etc.), reconcile key balance sheet accounts, and produce monthly management figures for review., • Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register including additions, disposals and depreciation, reconciling to Insphire (asset management system) periodically. Financial reporting and management information: • Produce / provide monthly management information for internal reporting to CFO for review., • Assist CFO with production of board, investor and ad-hoc reporting., • Produce weekly revenue reconciliations and provide ad-hoc reporting as required by CFO. Payroll, VAT and tax reporting: • Collate monthly payroll information for provision to external payroll provider., • Reconcile payroll reports and finalise for net payments in good time for payday., • Ensure timely and accurate submission of RTI to HMRC following payroll approval., • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Bank, payments and bank reconciliations • Manage daily bank postings, perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations., • Assist CFO with short-term cashflow forecasting., • Review scheduled and ad-hoc payment runs from Accounts Assistant. Other responsibilities: • Provide support to Accounts Assistant, • Prepare schedules and support the year-end process and audit requirements, • Identify inefficiencies and strengthen controls, simplifying manual tasks through automation or better use of systems., • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified., • Experience with SAGE 50, Zahara and Insphire beneficial, • Organised and methodical in approach to financial tasks, • Confident using internal finance systems and tools, • Able to work independently and as part of a team, • Comfortable managing multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail, • Strong team working and interpersonal skills, • Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel., • Proactive and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines., • Enjoys working in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Head Office - Wonderfield Group Contract: Full Time Salary: 50-60K Contracted Hours: 40 The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory. Professional qualification: CIMA or ACCA. Strong knowledge of IFRS16 – Lease Accounting. Working knowledge of franchised business accountancy, multi-site operations, and licence agreements. Experience with franchisee invoicing, royalty calculations, and multi-site P&L management. Advanced Excel skills and strong organisational ability. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage key relationships internally and externally. Positive, can-do attitude with pride in ownership of your work. We are looking for a Management Accountant to take ownership of all aspects of our retail and restaurant revenue, cost of goods, and franchise accounting. This is a hands-on role where you will manage franchisee invoicing, royalty income, commissions, delivery partner revenue, and international P&Ls. You will also ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations, insightful analysis, and identify opportunities to improve finance function performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a diverse, mid-corporate environment while working on challenging and engaging financial responsibilities. ost revenue for retail and all franchisees, including royalty income and delivery partner revenue. Post retail commissions in accordance with contracts. Review and accrue all cost of goods sold for retail. Manage franchisee invoicing (deposit invoices and monthly revenue invoices), posting recharges, and ensuring payments are in line with contracts. Handle bank postings and reconciliations. Assist with cashflow preparation. Reconcile aged accounts receivable. Assist with retail P&L preparation at month end, including accruals and prepayments. Conduct site-by-site reviews of P&Ls and explain variances to budget. Prepare and upload monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ADRA. Respond to finance queries from the business and franchisees. Assist with audit queries and perform other ad hoc duties as required. We're Proud To Offer • Fantastic hybrid working environment working 3 DAYS on site, • Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program, • Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing., • Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance, • Discretionary Life Assurance, • Discretionary Income Protection, • Group Personal Pension, • Private Medical Cash Plan, • Bespoke reward platform including access to retail, cinema & gym discounts., • 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3

Role Overview The Revenue Management Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial integrity of project revenue across the EMEA region. This position ensures accurate, compliant, and timely revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion (POC) methodology, using inputs such as timesheets and third-party direct costs, and serves as a Client Finance Manager for all revenue-related items. Working closely with Project Managers, Client Services, and Operations, you’ll translate project activity into accurate financial results, ensuring that both creative and commercial teams have visibility into project performance. You’ll also mentor a Junior Accountant and contribute to continuous improvement in revenue reporting processes and systems. Key Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Lead the full revenue recognition process across multiple EMEA entities., • Apply percentage-of-completion (POC) methodology using time, cost, and project progress inputs., • Review timesheets and supplier costs to ensure accurate revenue accruals and forecasts., • Maintain WIP, deferred revenue, and accrued income schedules., • Prepare monthly/quarterly revenue reports highlighting variances, risks, and key movements., • Identify opportunities to refine and streamline revenue recognition processes., • Support ERP and project management system enhancements (e.g., NetSuite, OpenAir)., • Ensure strong documentation and audit trails for all revenue-related workflows., • Review project profitability and WIP balances; recommend corrective actions where needed., • Support accurate billing and ensure alignment between operational and financial systems., • Manage intercompany revenue allocations for multi-studio projects., • Line manage and support the development of a Junior Accountant., • Partner cross-functionally with Operations and Commercial teams to enhance financial performance and processes., • Deliver monthly revenue reports, KPIs, and variance analyses to senior leadership., • Build tools and dashboards to improve visibility into revenue and project performance., • Support financial planning and forecasting cycles., • Assist with onboarding newly acquired businesses into revenue processes and policies. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification preferred (or part-qualified)., • 4–7 years’ experience in accounting, with specific exposure to revenue or project accounting, ideally within a creative, digital, or professional services environment, but not required., • Strong working knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting and international accounting principles, • Experience interpreting timesheets, project data, and supplier costs to determine accurate revenue recognition., • Experience with project-based ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite or similar)., • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar data visualisation experience an advantage., • Excellent communication and analytical skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset., • Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-moving creative environment. Salary Pay Range £50,000—£65,000 GBP About Journey: Journey is a global design and innovation studio pioneering ___ that transform how people perceive, engage, and interact with the world. With studios in New York, London, Miami, and Dubai, we blend strategy, design, technology, and narrative to create sensory-rich journeys that ignite emotion and deepen connections between people, brands, and culture. Journey was formed in 2022 by visionary leaders who refuse to accept limits. United through the acquisitions of award-winning studios ___, ___, ___, and ___, together, we form something new: a multidimensional design practice with unparalleled ___ across the physical, immersive, and digital realms. But we're so much more than a combination of acquisitions; we're a revolutionary framework of layered design capabilities akin to the layers of a technology stack for software companies. Like the best technology stacks, our framework continuously evolves to embrace new capabilities and creative possibilities with the future of the human experience at the forefront. This game-changing framework, the ___, allows us to design for every touchpoint and create uncommonly cohesive brand universes, drawing on our collective expertise in interior design, lighting design, media design, interactive design, and content creation to deliver industry-first solutions for entertainment, healthcare, retail, hospitality, real estate, and cultural institutions. No other full-service studio practices multidimensional design or vertically integrates its experience capabilities with this level of sophistication. Whether we’re reimagining ___, creating the world’s ___, ___, or crafting ___ that accelerate ideas’ passage from vision to reality, Journey’s work is pioneering the shift of how people perceive, engage, and interact with the world.

The Company You’ll Join Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. For more information about our offices and culture, check out our ___. The Team You’ll Work With We're looking for talented Solutions Consultants to join our EU Investors team. Our customers are primarily Venture Capital, Private Equity and Private Credit Funds. Carta's platform allows these clients to track and manage their portfolios while liaising with their investors. As a member of the Solutions Consultant team, you will collaborate with the Go-To-Market team in their sales process with investment firms to identify and build the best solution for the customer. Our offering includes fund administration services, portfolio management, investor management, investor portal, digital KYC and data collection. We offer a tech-focused platform for investment managers to manage their investment portfolio, fundraise and manage investor relationships. They are supported by a best in class team of fund accountants that they will work with on a day to day basis. You will partner closely with the Fund Administration and Product teams to be an expert on our product and service offerings. You will work with new venture capital funds as they navigate the process of forming a new fund. That process involves advising them on best practices and referring them to additional vendors which may include fund formation lawyers and tax professionals. You will also work with established and upmarket fund managers, providing consultative advice to help them improve their fund operations and LP communications with Carta’s industry leading technology. The Problems You’ll Solve • Impart confidence and gain trust and faith of the prospects in Carta’s holistic fund administration solutions. Tactically, entails accompanying the Go-To-Market team on calls with investment firms to understand in depth the customer needs and pain points, “connect the dots” to scope a solution and communicate the business impact to key decision makers., • Partner closely with all team members of the Fund Admin team (in particular Delivery and Product teams) to lead the technical aspects of sales cycles and partnership conversations. ‘Technical’ refers to product and fund accounting knowledge (such as financial and equity technicalities including but not limited to waterfall, financial reporting, analytics, etc.)., • Interface (pre sales) with prospects and strategic channel partners to scope requirements and build confidence in Carta’s products. Lead technical demos of Carta products. Communication fluency with executives particularly in finance and legal domain is required., • Provide product and technical financial expertise to drive meaningful progress towards a team quarterly revenue goal., • Be a key contributor to the Carta product roadmap based on holding in-depth conversations with prospects., • Partner closely with R&D ,sales and delivery leadership to achieve this.Provide technical coaching to all members of the Go-To-Market team as needed., • Support BD team at partner offsite seminars and events. About You (Even if you don’t have all of the qualifications we’ve listed, please apply if you believe you could be impactful in this role!) • You are a qualified accountant with 7+ years of experience in accounting or another relevant area such as corporate finance., • In-depth understanding of fund structures (Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Private Credit), • A strong understanding of Venture Capital or Private Equity, ideally with regards to back office fund operations and fund administration., • Proven track record of stakeholder management or client relationship management and excellent communication skills., • You will have an interest in software products built to solve technical financial problems. You will be interested in talking to prospective customers,helping them to build and solve their operational problems. Nice-to-Haves • Experience working in a SAAS customer facing role, • Experience in a Fund Accounting / Fund Administration role., • Knowledge and experience of European Alternative Funds regulations. Disclosures • We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email., • Carta uses E-Verify in the United States for employment authorization. See the ___ and ___ websites for more details., • For information on our data privacy policies, see ___, ___, and ___.

About Lawhive Our mission is to make the law accessible to everyone. The legal industry is built on technology and process that hasn’t been updated in hundreds of years - that's why we've reinvented the entire model from the ground-up with our own bespoke AI operating system at the core. Lawhive is a regulated law firm with an AI-native platform built to amplify expertise and revolutionise the way people practice law, leading to exceptional outcomes for clients and lawyers. ___ is how we bring this vision to life. It's our frontier lab that combines top engineering, design, AI and legal talent from around the world, joining forces to build the future of law. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Google Ventures, Balderton Capital and TQ Ventures and in December 2024 we secured $40M Series A funding round to facilitate international expansion and to grow our team, representing one of the five largest Series A rounds in Europe for 2024. We’re headquartered in London and in 2025 successfully launched in the US…and we’re just getting started. Finance at Lawhive We are a lean, high-impact finance organisation operating across the UK and US group structure - the engine room that keeps Lawhive moving with precision as we scale a first-of-its-kind global AI-native law firm. We partner deeply with every part of the business: product, engineering, legal operations, hr, talent, and the exec team. Our mandate is simple: build world-class, audit-ready, scalable finance architecture that can support hyper-growth and international expansion. The next 12–18 months will bring some of the most challenging and meaningful work you’ll do in your career. We’re focused on: • Designing and embedding the financial systems, controls and reporting infrastructure required for a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction group (UK, US) on the path to audit and global scale, • Building real-time, decision-grade data - from cashflow to margins to unit economics - ensuring the business can make fast, high-quality decisions as we grow revenue and deploy capital, • Transforming acquired entities into a single, unified finance ecosystem with tight working-capital discipline and deep operational control, • Implementing automation and intelligent workflows across payables, payroll, client-money compliance, tax, FP&A and revenue accounting to unlock leverage across the business, • Partnering with leaders to shape strategy, investment decisions, and the future of AI-enabled legal services If you want a finance role where the bar is high, the problems are real, and the impact is visible across the whole company - this is it. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant who can operate independently across a complex, multi-entity group. You will lead the month-end close for UK and US entities, strengthen controls, and play a central role in building audit-ready infrastructure under FRS 102. This is a hands-on role for someone who can step into unfamiliar environments, diagnose issues quickly, and improve them with confidence. Key Responsibilities: Core Management Accounting • Own the month-end close for multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong controls, • Prepare consolidated management accounts with clear variance analysis and insights, • Maintain balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, deferred revenue, WIP, and intercompany activity Finance Transformation and Systems • Design and implement scalable, automated processes across payables, revenue, payroll, and the general ledger, • Lead key elements of the finance architecture transformation, • Improve reporting, data quality, and the speed of month-end Acquisition Integration and Entity Stabilisation • Assess and stabilise newly acquired entities, establishing Lawhive standards across controls, reporting, and compliance, • Act as finance lead for integrations, ensuring accurate migration of processes, systems, and data, • Identify operational risks early and drive clear remediation plans Cashflow, Controls, and Strategic Support • Build and maintain direct method cashflow models for group planning, • Strengthen financial controls and support audit readiness, • Partner with finance leadership and teams across the business on complex decision-making and strategy About you: • Chartered Accountant (ICAEW or equivalent) with strong PQE in management accounting and group finance, • Confident operating independently in complex, multi-entity environments and comfortable working through ambiguity, • Deep technical understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102), consolidations, intercompany accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, and law firm finance, • Experienced in finance transformation across systems, processes, automation, and integrations, • Highly analytical with strong commercial judgement and the ability to turn data into clear insights, • Strong communicator who can influence stakeholders and drive change, • Thrives in high-growth environments where autonomy, adaptability, and high standards are core, • Self-starter who takes ownership and works effectively with minimal supervision Interview process • Introductory call with our Talent team, • 1:1 with your hiring manager, • Practical skills assessment, • Values interview with one of our Founders, • We offer! UK Benefits: 💰 Meaningful early-stage equity at one of Europe’s fastest growing startups ✈️ 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off 💰 Pension contribution via Nest 💷 20% off legal fees through Lawhive 💻 Top-spec equipment - MacBook/Windows ⛳️ Regular team building activities and socials! Diversity at Lawhive At Lawhive, we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we’re always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team, and as we scale, we’ll only ever increase the focus we apply to this. Compensation Range: £70K - £90K

Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job Description Purpose of the Role and Overview The Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) plays a pivotal role in partnering with the Consulting business and Sector Operating Units to deliver real-time financial insight, strategic guidance, and commercial support. Acting as a trusted advisor, the CFM collaborates closely with Unit leadership to influence decision-making and drive value creation across bids, contracts, pricing, team structures, and operational delivery. This role is central to ensuring financial rigour and commercial effectiveness through accurate and timely reporting of weekly and monthly results, variance analysis, and the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. The CFM also leads on ad-hoc financial analysis and contributes to strategic projects that support business growth and performance. Reporting into Corporate Finance and the CFO, the CFM operates across multiple business functions and engages regularly with senior stakeholders, offering high visibility and influence within the organisation. What It Takes to Be a Great Commercial Finance Manager Core Attributes of Excellence: • Strategic Influence: Actively shape business decisions and strategy by delivering timely, relevant commercial and industry insights., • Business Partnering: Operate as a trusted advisor and translator between Corporate and Consulting Units, aligning financial priorities with operational goals., • Commercial Awareness: Anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of both business units and corporate stakeholders., • Leadership & Communication: Demonstrate strong influencing skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively., • Data-Driven Insight: Interpret and assess both large-scale and granular data using appropriate analytical tools, tailoring outputs to diverse audiences., • Ethical Judgment: Uphold integrity, form well-reasoned opinions, and stand by them with professionalism and conviction., • Resilience & Agility: Thrive under pressure, adapt quickly to changing demands, and maintain focus on detail while managing ambiguity., • Forward Thinking: Learn from past performance while proactively identifying risks and opportunities ahead of time., • Credibility & Passion: Represent the CFO and organisation with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence. Key responsibilities: Strategic Business Partnering • Deliver forward-looking financial analysis and performance reporting at client and Go-to-Market (GtM) levels., • Present insights to stakeholders in impactful formats, driving action and value through meaningful engagement., • Educate Unit Leads, Partners, and Consultants on financial principles and commercial acumen., • Lead workshops on finance topics such as bid modelling, the PA model and value creation strategies., • Provide commercial risk management support, including open book reporting and high-risk assignment reviews., • Engage across the full lifecycle of service delivery—from bid modelling to job closure—ensuring sound financial setup, pricing, and risk mitigation. Financial Planning & Reporting • Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reporting with variance analysis and actionable insights., • Lead forecasting, budgeting, and sensitivity modelling for business units and leadership., • Perform earned-value analysis to ensure accurate revenue and profit recognition. Revenue & Profitability Oversight • Monitor job profitability against bid projections and advise on corrective actions., • Oversee job setup, invoicing, payment terms, and debt collection to manage working capital., • Review subcontractor arrangements and ensure accuracy in P2P processes. Commercial & Risk Management • Actively manage contract risk portfolios, raising concerns and proposing commercially sound solutions., • Advise on non-routine financial matters including currency exposure, taxation, and interest implications. Audit Preparation & Compliance • Lead internal audit readiness by preparing documentation, reconciling financial data, and ensuring compliance with internal controls., • Support external audit cycles, including the preparation of IFRS templates and coordination with auditors., • Ensure all financial activities are SOX compliant and follow established processes and policies., • Oversee subcontractor arrangements and P2P processes to ensure audit trail integrity and financial accuracy. Risk & Controls Oversight • Actively manage contract risk portfolios, flagging concerns and proposing commercially sound solutions., • Monitor expense and cost anomalies, investigate out-of-policy spend, and implement corrective actions., • Provide commercial risk management support for high-risk assignments and open book reporting Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment. Qualifications The equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree Qualified Accountant or CIMA, ACCA, ACA Experience • Experience in dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills required, • Experience at managing cross-function/business relationships at all levels within an organisation is desirable, • Strong commercial acumen and awareness, • Advanced excel skills and data analysis, • Previous experience in a global professional services environment and/or dealing with UK Government is desirable, • Previous Line management experience. We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional Information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Life at PA ___. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare, • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days, • Generous company pension scheme, • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives, • Annual performance-based bonus, • PA share ownership, • Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality. 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Our client is a central London law firm with around 100 staff. They work in five main areas of business, including; Corporate, Real Estate and Private Client. They are now looking to recruit a Head of Finance. The Head of Finance will lead the Finance and Revenue functions, overseeing a team of 9. The role has responsibility for the following functions, Management Accounts General Firm Accounting and Audit, Revenue (WIP, Billing, Credit Control), Systems and Management Information Responsibilities • Line management of the Finance team (4 team members and direct reports) and the Revenue team (5 team members - three direct reports, with dotted-line responsibility over a further two assistant-level staff), providing guidance, supervision and delegating duties as necessary to ensure the functions of the Finance and Revenue teams are carried out to a high standard., • Oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly board reporting pack comprising management accounts, overview commentary and supporting schedules., • Oversee the preparation and delivery of management accounts reporting packs for Practice Group Leaders (PGL's) and Sub-Group Leaders (SGL's), all completed in accordance with an agreed timetable. Include monthly variance analysis of significant cost items., • Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly expenditure reports for Business Support Directors (BSD’s) and provide further analysis as required (incl. monthly variance analysis of significant cost items)., • Oversee the regular compiling of financial metrics required by key stakeholders to monitor and manage legal team profits and contributions to reach their targets, understand their financial performance, identifying any issues which may arise, and supporting them to resolve these and deliver exceptional performance., • Meet regularly with PGL's, SGL's and BSD’s to discuss results to date and KPI's, ensuring relevant information is disseminated into the forecasting process., • Oversee the preparation and delivery of quarterly management information reporting packs for the firm's main bankers., • Oversee planning and budgeting with SGL's and BSD’s; agree annual budget drivers and assumptions., • Responsibility for maintaining chargeable time and billing targets on Elite 3E and managing KPI’s., • Commercial analysis - support and respond to PGL's, SGL's and other stakeholders on request for financial analysis such as trends or client profitability, providing explanations and advice as necessary., • Oversight and ongoing development of management information reporting and KPIs issued to the firm (Groups and Practice Areas),, • Liaise with Senior BD & Marketing Managers to exchange information on sub-groups' performance and feed back into the forecasting process., • Ensure accuracy of WIP valuations used in monthly reporting including correct matter categorisations for valuation purposes., • Ensure that the firm's policies and procedures in relation to income recognition are up to date and being correctly applied., • Provide assistance where requested on matters relating to VAT., • Oversee training for new fee earners on how to use management information tools and understanding their KPI’s., • Oversee and deliver accurate monthly financials, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, and variance analysis; and Advising of any changes to the accruals and/or prepayments., • Oversee preparation of the firm's annual statutory accounts and member’s accounts., • Oversee annual audits and liaise with the firm’s auditors., • Oversee the completion of annual legal industry benchmarking surveys such as The Lawyer, Legal Business, etc., • Preparation of annual partner performance reports (COMPCO) as a key input to the profit allocation process. Preparation of the same on an interim basis as requested., • Preparation of annual profit-sharing calculations for senior equity partners; and Prepare annual targets and budgets for the firm to be approved by the Finance Director, Managing Partner and wider Partners; update forecasts periodically., • Work with the Systems & Management Accountant to oversee the firm’s accounting IT systems, ensuring they are effectively used and remain fit for purpose., • Oversee management information reporting procedures, ensuring that information is disseminated appropriately across the Accounts & Finance team and to other relevant stakeholders; and Identify new technology uses within the Accounts & Finance team to continuously improve the department, leading on new projects and delegating as appropriate., • Work with the Revenue Controller to oversee WIP estimates, monitor exposure levels to unbilled WIP, unbilled disbursements and outstanding bills via lock-up KPI's., • Strong background (at least 5 years) leading management accounts for a law firm or similar professional services organisation is essential, with expert knowledge of modern accounting regulations, tax, and best practices., • Be a qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)., • Strong management experience, possessing the strong leadership skills necessary for effective management (i.e. organisation, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making). 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Your new company A global technology organisation at the forefront of the growing SaaS industry. The organisation is preparing for its next phase of growth, including a planned IPO. Your new role As a Revenue Accountant, you will play a key part in a growing finance team, supporting the company's readiness for public market scrutiny. You'll take ownership of revenue recognition processes, contribute to month-end and year-end reporting, and help drive improvements in financial procedures. Key responsibilities include: • Managing aspects of the revenue recognition process, • Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting, • Assisting with statutory audits and IPO preparation, • Improving financial processes and ensuring compliance, • Building strong relationships across teams and sharing knowledge What you'll need to succeed • Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA, ACMA), • Hands-on experience with IFRS 15 or ASC 606 revenue recognition, • Background in a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate environment (preferred), • Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite or Salesforce (a plus), • A proactive, collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement 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 hays.co.uk

About Inizio & Inizio Advisory: Inizio is a global partner with over 10,500 experts operating in more than 50 countries. We support health and life science companies by turning science into strategy and executing across the product and patient journey. Our services include market research, strategy consulting, transformation consulting, and commercial benchmarking, all designed to be data-backed and patient-inspired. This position sits within the subdivision Inizio Advisory (1,400 employees). About the role: We are looking for a qualified accountant reporting to the FP&A manager, in this broad and interesting role in a fast-paced environment. The company is part of a large international group, which bring both group HQ & internal reporting & analysis requirements. Reporting into the FP&A manager, with some exposure to the CFO, this role will provide the right candidate with a great springboard to build their experience & career. Overall Responsibilities: FP&A: • Ad hoc analysis, • Assisting with quarterly forecasts and annual budget preparation, • Cash flow & balance sheet forecasting, • Revenue pipeline preparation and analysis, • Monthly reporting pack & detailed commercial KPI reports, • Opex analysis, • Business partnering with commercial & operations, • Project profitability tracking, • Operate & advance Power BI model & build financial models to evaluate company's vision and projects Process Improvement Responsibilities: • Challenge current ways of working to drive efficiencies, • Assist in new Certinia/Oracle system implementation, • Increase productivity by developing automated reporting tools, • Proactively identify risks and challenges to the company, • Be part of a continuous improvement culture across finance Skills: • Qualified accountant (ACA from Top 10 audit firm) with 2+ years PQE in an FP&A role, • Strong excel & data analysis – complex formulae & pivot tables etc., • Power BI (or similar data analysis tool), • Previous data analysis experience – Audit/in-house, • Attention to detail, • Quick learner, • Strong self-organisation needed to meet tight deadline requirements, • Strong communication & interpersonal skills, • Ability to step back, think, understand and prioritise Desirable (not essential): • Experience in a professional services company, • Oracle EPM / Certinia system experience Ideal profile: • You are proactive, dedicated and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do’ attitude and approach, • You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strengths in organisation and prioritisation, • Confident to step up and challenge at senior level, • You are a collaborative team player who works well with colleagues, • You communicate ideas and issues in an effective, straightforward fashion, • You are highly motivated and want to seize opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career Benefits package: • Annual bonus plan, • Company pension contributions of 5% available from your first day (salary sacrifice), • 25 days paid annual holiday, plus public holidays, • Additional birthday day off, • Private health insurance, • Life Assurance plan, • Group Income Protection, • Annual salary reviews, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave About Inizio Advisory: Research Partnership is part of Inizio Advisory, a trusted advisor for health and life science companies that turns science into strategy, supporting execution at every stage of the product and patient journey from early commercialization to launch and beyond. Offering market research and insights; strategy; people and transformation consulting; and commercial benchmarking delivered through sector specific connected solutions and intelligence, Inizio Advisory helps create long-term value for clients and their patients. Further information: This is a full-time role, working in a hybrid pattern (2 days per week in the office) at our fantastic HQ location in Holborn London. Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

Senior Project Accountant | Iconic Design Practice | London / Hybrid Harmonic are delighted to be working with one of the world’s most recognised design practices in their search for an experienced Project Accountant. They’ve received sign-off for several exciting projects for 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading business recognised for design innovation and contribute to some of the most exciting design projects happening globally. The Client This experienced Project Accountant will play a key role in improving commercial visibility across a complex, multi-currency project portfolio of extraordinary projects. Our client is an internationally recognised design business, with work spanning cultural institutions, public realm, commercial developments, and technology-led projects. The business highly values diverse ways of thinking and sees finance as a strategic partner to design and project management teams. This is a fast-paced role, ideal for a proactive, delivery-driven professional who loves working with senior stakeholders, takes pride in producing exceptional work and loves the creativity of the design world. The Role This position sits within a high-performing finance team of 10, reporting into the Head of Finance. You’ll work closely with Directors, Project Leads/Managers, and Operations teams to provide accurate project reporting and support senior-level decision-making across the full project lifecycle. This includes monitoring project performance, revenue recognition, WIP accounting, multi-currency forecasting, and the financial impact of fee adjustments, scope changes, and resourcing decisions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy mixing hands-on financial rigour with strong stakeholder engagement. You’ll have a meaningful impact on ensuring project margins, revenue integrity, data accuracy, and overall commercial control across a diverse and high-profile global portfolio. Responsibilities • Partner with Project Leads to monitor project performance, including revenue recognition, utilisation, margins, WIP, and multi-currency forecasting, • Prepare monthly project reports and dashboards, providing clear insight and narrative for senior leadership, • Support fee proposal reviews, budgeting, resource planning, and changes in project scope or commercial terms, • Maintain high-quality project financial data, ensuring accurate coding, contract alignment, fee schedules, and documentation of variations, • Lead monthly project reviews, highlighting risks, opportunities, corrective actions, and portfolio-level trends, • Oversee project invoicing cycles, ensuring timely billing aligned with contractual milestones and project progress, • Review and reconcile WIP balances, including change orders, fee adjustments, and project amendments, • Liaise with project teams on sub-consultant and supplier costs, ensuring accurate approvals, coding, and billing, • Support improvements across project accounting processes, internal controls, system workflows, and data integrity, • Assist with year-end processes, audit requirements, revenue calculations, and project close-out reconciliations, • Act as a trusted point of contact for project teams, providing guidance on best practice, financial governance, and commercial decision-making What our client needs to see (essential): • 5+ years of WIP / Project Accounting experience, ideally within construction, engineering, architecture, professional services, or design-led environments, • Experience working with multi-currency or international project portfolios, • Confident communicator able to build trusted relationships with creative, non-finance teams, • Excellent Excel skills and experience with project management or ERP systems, • Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset What we’d like to see (non-essential): • Prior experience in an international architecture practice, • Exposure to systems such Deltek, or similar project accounting platforms Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (DOE / Qualification) + benefits Start Date: Flexible Location: London (Hybrid) At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation. If this looks like a great fit, please feel free to get in touch directly at Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues who may be interested.

Management Accountant, London Bridge, 50k This is a temp-to-perm role, based in the office 5 days per week. We are working with a fast-growing group operating across multiple industries, including IT, commercial licensing, property, and strategic business ventures. They are seeking a Management Accountant who is technically strong, commercially minded, and ambitious, with a desire to progress quickly. This is a unique opportunity to work far beyond traditional accounting, contributing to management reporting, budget planning, acquisition modelling, and new business development. You will gain exposure across all divisions, from IT and commercial licensing to new buildings, acquisitions, and strategy. For top performers, there is a clear path towards Finance Manager and Financial Controller roles, with the potential to reach senior finance leadership by 2027. Role Responsibilities • Prepare accurate and timely management accounts for multiple divisions, • Lead management information reporting and provide cross-divisional financial insight, • Support the creation of budgets and forecasts, • Analyse and identify new revenue opportunities, • Build financial models for acquisitions and new business ventures, • Provide insight across IT, new buildings, commercial licensing, and strategic initiatives, • Prepare department reports, presentation packs, and panel schedules, • Explain financial performance and business impact to senior leaders, • Maintain controls over P&L, balance sheet, and financial processes, • Improve workflows, reporting structures, and system utilisation, • Assist with audit, year-end, and governance activities, • Support the development of new divisions and income streams, • Operate as a future leader with progression into Finance Manager and Financial Controller roles Previous Experience • Hands-on month-end and management accounts experience, including variance analysis and commentary, • Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups, P&L summaries, schedules feeding into management accounts, • Strong Excel capability, • Experience in fast-paced, multi-entity/division environments, • Part-qualified, newly qualified, or qualified accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), • NetSuite experience, • Exposure to acquisitions, commercial finance, or revenue modelling, • Experience supporting operational or commercial teams

The Company: The Global Association of Risk Professionals is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization focused on elevating the practice of risk management. GARP offers the leading global certification for risk managers in the Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), as well as the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate, Risk and AI (RAI™) Certificate, and ongoing educational opportunities through Continuing Professional Development. Through the GARP Benchmarking Initiative (GBI)® and GARP Risk Institute, GARP sponsors research in risk management and promotes collaboration among practitioners, academics, and regulators. Founded in 1996 and governed by a Board of Trustees, GARP is headquartered in Jersey City, N.J., with offices in London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit garp.org or follow GARP on LinkedIn and Facebook. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant – International Operations to manage the day-to-day accounting activities for our international entities, currently including the United Kingdom and potentially India, while serving as the key liaison with our U.S. parent company’s Accounting department. This position is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with local accounting and tax regulations, and coordination of intercompany activities across multiple regions. The role provides hands-on oversight across all core accounting functions — from general ledger management and budgeting to payables, receivables, and VAT or local indirect tax compliance — supporting consolidated reporting at the global level. Key Responsibilities General Ledger and Financial Reporting • Manage the general ledgers for international entities, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled each month., • Prepare monthly financial statements in local currencies, ensuring accuracy and consistency with parent company reporting standards for consolidation purposes., • Develop monthly cash flow forecasts to identify funding requirements and coordinate funding requests with the U.S. parent company., • Perform and review account reconciliations, including intercompany, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals, to maintain accuracy and completeness of the books., • Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, accruals, and other monthly adjustments as required., • Prepare and file quarterly VAT and/or local indirect tax returns in compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes., • Work with an external accounting firm on annual corporate income tax filings, providing all required schedules and documentation to ensure timely compliance., • Coordinate annual audit processes by preparing audit schedules, documentation, and reconciliations, and liaising with external auditors to facilitate a smooth review. Budgeting and Intercompany Coordination • Manage the general and administrative (G&A) budgets for international offices, analysing variances and reporting results to management., • Calculate and record monthly management fees and intercompany recharges between the international entities and the U.S. parent company., • Support the parent company’s accounting team with monthly close reporting, financial consolidations, and audit inquiries. Accounts Payable and Expense Management • Oversee the processing of monthly vendor and office payments, ensuring proper authorisation, coding, and timely settlement in line with company policies and vendor terms., • Manage purchase orders and monitor spend against approved budgets to maintain cost control and accurate reporting., • Review and approve employee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with internal policies., • Address and resolve vendor issues, such as billing discrepancies or credit adjustments, while maintaining positive supplier relationships. Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management • Manage the billing and collection process for event-related revenue, including group registrations, sponsorships, and related receivables., • Reconcile Stripe credit card transactions with the event management system to ensure completeness and accurate recording of event-related revenues, sponsorship income, and processing fees., • Monitor outstanding accounts, follow up on collections, and ensure proper application of payments and accurate revenue recognition. Required Skills & Qualifications • Experience: Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a multinational environment or UK subsidiary of a U.S. parent company. They should demonstrate hands-on expertise across the full accounting cycle — including general ledger management, intercompany transactions, budgeting, and VAT compliance — along with the ability to manage cross-border reporting and liaise effectively with global finance teams., • Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and statutory reporting requirements; familiarity with U.S. GAAP and intercompany accounting principles preferred., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems is advantageous., • Exceptional organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail., • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills., • Accounting degree or equivalent qualification required; part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) preferred., • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones in a cross-border team environment. Working at GARP: GARP offers competitive benefits and compensation. We will only respond to candidates who are suitable for the role. Candidates must be authorized to work in UK.

At Paragon Customer Communications, we bring together innovation, insight, and operational excellence to help organisations communicate more effectively. As we continue to evolve and streamline our finance function, we are looking for a Change & Transformation Accountant who is passionate about driving meaningful change and creating a future-ready finance environment. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next chapter of our centralised finance model. You’ll be the financial voice at the heart of transformation—bridging strategy, operations, and technology to ensure every change initiative is robust, well-controlled, and commercially impactful. What you’ll be doing As our Change & Transformation Accountant, you will: Champion Process & System Improvements • Design and embed enhanced, technology-enabled financial processes across the centralised model., • Identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and standardisation., • Ensure every process reflects strong controls, audit compliance, and operational efficiency., • Present change initiatives to our Finance Risk & Change Control Board (FRCC). Lead Transition & Change Activity • Support the migration of activities into the centralised function., • Assess and mitigate financial risks throughout transformation phases., • Create and support training materials and process documentation. Strengthen Risk & Controls • Evaluate finance and non-finance risks and propose mitigation plans., • Ensure transformation activities adhere to accounting standards and regulatory requirements., • Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement cycles. Engage & Influence Stakeholders • Work closely with operational teams, finance leaders, and cross-functional partners., • Bring clarity to complex financial data, enabling confident decision-making., • Act as a trusted financial adviser throughout change projects. Key Collaborations You’ll work closely with: • Heads of Overheads & Balance Sheet Accounting, and Revenue/COGS/Inventory, • Finance Managers (Revenue & Overheads), • FP&A, • FRCC Board members, • Operational teams across Paragon, • Internal & external auditors What you’ll bring Essential: ✔ Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with 3+ years in transformation or change-focused roles ✔ Strong analytical and financial modelling skills ✔ Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management ✔ A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement ✔ Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment Desirable: • Advanced Excel skills, • Experience with Power Apps, • Background in management accounting, analysis, business partnering, or project delivery, • Cross-functional experience What success looks like • Delivering and documenting impactful process improvements, • Enhancing control frameworks and financial governance, • Enabling scalable, future-proofed finance processes, • Strong stakeholder engagement and feedback, • Smooth and effective change implementation Devonshire is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Paragon Talent Solutions are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can. If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process This can be a fully remote role with some ad-hoc travel, alternatively, hybrid if any of our UK locations align and you would prefer people contact. Salary up to £70K.

Commercial Finance Manager Hybrid / London, UK A rapidly expanding UK developer and operator of multi-site nurseries and childcare services is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join its head office team. The business operates multiple modern childcare settings across the UK and is continuing to grow through new site development, long-term leasing, and significant capital investment. The role offers the opportunity to directly support the company's ambitious expansion by strengthening financial insight, controls, and strategic decision-making. The Commercial Finance Manager is a pivotal, hands-on position responsible for the end-to-end financial management of both operational sites and ongoing development projects. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis across the group. You will provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership, ensure strong financial discipline across the business, and enhance systems and processes as the organisation scales. Key Responsibilities • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for each operational location., • Deliver consolidated P&L, variance analysis, and commentary for management review., • Provide detailed revenue, cost, and margin analysis to support commercial decision-making., • Conduct profitability assessments, scenario modelling, and financial reviews for existing and future sites., • Support senior leadership with board packs, strategic presentations, and investor/lender reporting., • Analyse contractor staffing costs, marketing ROI, and other business initiatives., • Track capital expenditure and work-in-progress across multiple development projects., • Monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances or risks., • Provide regular financial updates to project and leadership teams., • Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning on a rolling basis., • Identify potential cash pressures or surpluses and advise on mitigations or financing needs., • Lead the annual budgeting cycle and periodic reforecasting., • Work cross-functionally to gather assumptions and produce consolidated financial plans., • Investigate variances and recommend corrective actions., • Coordinate loan drawdowns and manage lender reporting requirements., • Maintain accurate records of financing utilisation and covenant compliance., • Act as the primary contact for lender and investor financial queries., • Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, reporting, and internal controls., • Lead or support the implementation of upgraded financial systems or dashboards., • Develop robust procedures to support scalable growth. About you • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting skills., • 5+ years of experience in finance or management accounting, ideally within a multi-site, operational, or project-focused environment., • Strong experience with project accounting, capital expenditure tracking, or real estate/build development is beneficial., • Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability; confident working with accounting and reporting systems., • Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex financials for non-finance stakeholders., • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset., • Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, evolving environment.

About the role The Commercial Finance Business Partner sits within our FP&A team and reports to the FP&A Manager, with a core focus on Revenue and Gross profit performance of the business. As the Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will sit at the heart of our strategic planning and decision-making processes. Your role will involve providing valuable analysis and insights to drive sustainable top-line growth, margin improvement and development of new business streams. Key responsibilities • Partner with divisional heads to provide financial analysis, insight and recommendations to support business on strategic and tactical decisions, • Partner with business stakeholders to understand key revenue drivers,, • Budgeting and forecasting to support annual planning, forecasting and 3-year plan development, • Preparation of monthly management reporting, variance analysis and commentary for senior management, • Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions, • Conduct deep-dive analysis on business performance, trends and variances, • Working with teams to identify and track KPIs, and develop action plans to improve results What success looks like • Accurate management reporting delivered to agreed deadlines, • Exceptional communication conveying complex financial information in a simple way, • Analytically curious with a strong attention to detail What we are looking for • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), • 1-3 years experience in a Commercial Finance/FP&A environment, • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders, • Loves data and has excellent analytical, financial modelling and Excel/Google Sheets skills, • Able to both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, • Flexible hours and summer hours, • Hybrid working, • Competitive holiday benefits - 25 days a year paid holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (increases 1 day a year up to 30 days), • Closed for Christmas holidays, • Work from anywhere for 2 weeks a year, • Life Assurance and Income Protection to protect your loved ones, • Benefits allowance for health, dental, and vision coverage, • Defined Contribution Pension and Salary Sacrifice Scheme, • Be Well: Our award-winning wellbeing and mental health programme to support all MVFers and their families, • Family Forward support for our MVF parents and their mini-mes, • Free breakfast when in the office, • 2 charity days a year

Interim Management Accountant Leading Real Estate Business Based: Central London DOE - £350 - £450 a day 6 month contract with view to go permanent Start: ASAP My client is entering a major phase of growth, and we are looking for a Management Accountant who is not only technically strong, but commercially sharp, entrepreneurial, and hungry for progression. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for a driven, ambitious individual who wants to operate far beyond traditional month-end accounting. Role Responsibilities • Produce accurate, timely management accounts for multiple divisions, • Lead management information reporting and cross-divisional financial insight, • Support the creation of the 2026 budget and future forecasting, • Identify and analyse new revenue opportunities, • Build commercial models, including acquisition modelling and new venture feasibility, • Provide financial insight across IT, new buildings, commercial licensing and strategy, • Prepare department reports, presentation packs, and panel meeting schedules, • Work closely with senior leaders to explain financial performance and business impact, • Maintain controls across P&L, balance sheet, and financial processes, • Improve accounting workflows, reporting structures, and system usage (NetSuite), • Assist with audit, year-end, and governance activities, • Support the development of new divisions and income streams, • Operate as a future leader — with the long-term expectation to progress into Finance Manager and Financial Controller roles You must be a qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CAANZ or SAICA. You must have 3 + PQE in a similar role, with excellent understanding of accounting principles, P&L and cash flow expertise. You must have excellent commercial understanding, and have NetSuite Experience.

Legal 500 London Law firm Head of Finance role. You will lead the Finance and Revenue functions and will oversee a team of 9 people. You will be a qualified Accountant with strong experience leading key Accounts & Finance functions in a law firm.

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You’ll be the financial voice at the heart of transformation—bridging strategy, operations, and technology to ensure every change initiative is robust, well-controlled, and commercially impactful. What you’ll be doing As our Change & Transformation Accountant, you will: Champion

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Accountant to join our dynamic team.

You'll take ownership of revenue recognition processes, contribute to month-end and year-end reporting, and help drive improvements in financial procedures. Key responsibilities include: - Managing aspects of the revenue recognition process - Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting -

Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves. Summary This is not just any Finance team… this is the M&S Food Finance team! All the details Summary M&S Food is on a mission to deliver exceptional quality, innovation, and value for our customers every day. We’re redefining what great food retail looks like, combining trusted sourcing with bold ideas to create products that excite and inspire. Our vision is to lead the market in quality and sustainability, while driving growth through data-driven decisions and customer-focused strategies. This is your opportunity to be part of a brand that’s proud of its heritage but focused firmly on shaping the future of food retail. Fully woven into the DNA of M&S, our Finance team plays a fundamental role in shaping business decisions, delivering targets, analysing performance, managing costs, and ensuring our most vital data is accurate. We add value by helping every area of the business make data-driven decisions and understand what drives commercial performance. We’re looking for a highly motivated and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our Food Commercial Finance team. In this role, you’ll lead a team of three and partner with our Ambient Trading teams to deliver the ambitious Food transformation programme, driving revenue and profit to meet business unit targets. To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected. Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible. What you’ll do Your key accountabilities will include: • Lead financial performance for Ambient Trading: Take ownership of the P&L, balance sheet, and controls, ensuring delivery of revenue and profit targets while influencing pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations., • Provide insight and challenge : Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and assess strategic initiatives, ensuring shareholder value is at the heart of every decision., • Drive commercial planning and governance: Oversee budgets, forecasts, and performance reviews; manage robust governance processes around pricing, supplier performance, and compliance with GSCOP obligations., • Optimise supplier and commodity management: Support Joint Business Plans, track inflation impacts, and work with buying teams and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and maximise supplier income opportunities. Your skills and experience will include: • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CA) with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience., • Strong commercial acumen and experience in business partnering, ideally in retail or FMCG., • Proven ability to communicate and influence at senior levels, with a collaborative and solution-driven approach., • Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, business case appraisal, and governance. Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing. Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding: • 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation, • Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more, • Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours, • Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future, • Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one, • Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal, • Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave, • 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CP2

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