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Financial Controls ManagerWelwyn Garden City | Hybrid Working (3 days office)£75,000-£80,000 + 15% Bonus + Excellent BenefitsWe're partnering with a high-growth retail business undergoing significant transformation and investment. With ambitious expansion plans and an increasingly complex operating environment, the business is looking to strengthen its finance function with the appointment of a Financial Controls Manager. This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of finance, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to enhance governance, strengthen control processes and support ongoing business growth. You'll have the opportunity to influence change, improve processes and help shape a best-in-class controls environment within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the financial controls framework and play a key role in ensuring robust governance across the business. Key responsibilities include:\n\n • Leading the development and continuous improvement of the financial controls framework.\n, • Reviewing, documenting and enhancing key financial processes and controls.\n, • Partnering with finance and operational teams to identify control weaknesses and implement practical solutions.\n, • Performing control testing and assessing the effectiveness of existing processes.\n, • Supporting audit activity and managing the resolution of audit findings.\n, • Driving greater consistency, compliance and accountability across the organisation.\n, • Providing regular updates and recommendations to senior finance stakeholders.\n, • Supporting finance transformation initiatives, including process improvement and automation projects.\n, • Managing and developing a small team while overseeing day-to-day controls activity.\n, • Acting as a trusted adviser to the wider business on risk, governance and controls matters.\nAbout You We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys improving processes, influencing stakeholders and driving positive change. You'll ideally bring:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.\n, • Experience gained within audit, risk, financial controls, internal controls or a related governance function.\n, • Strong understanding of financial control frameworks and best-practice governance.\n, • Previous experience operating within a large, complex or multi-site organisation.\n, • The ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.\n, • Strong project management and organisational skills.\n, • A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.\n, • Previous management or mentoring experience would be advantageous.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • £75,000-£80,000 base salary\n, • 15% annual bonus\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Private healthcare and broader benefits package\n, • Significant exposure to senior leadership\n, • The opportunity to shape and improve controls within a rapidly growing business\n, • Excellent progression prospects as the organisation continues to expand\n

A Senior Accountant is needed in Hertfordshire to manage financial reporting, budgeting and analysis. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the business with informed decision-making \n Client Details \n An organisation operating within the EfW industry and based in Hertfordshire. \n Description \n • Ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes \n • Production of accurate, timely financial reporting to support commercial decision-making \n • Building and maintaining robust financial models and analysis in Excel \n • Identifying financial and operational risks within the business and proposing practical solutions \n • Supporting the Finance Director on strategic and commercial projects \n • Managing and developing junior members of the finance team \n • Liaising with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders across the business \n • Continually reviewing and improving financial processes and controls \n Profile \n A successful Senior Accountant should have: \n\n • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in financial reporting and compliance.\n, • Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.\n, • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.\n, • An organised approach with attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.\n, • Experience in the EfW industry is advantageous but not essential.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.\n, • Health insurance and pension scheme.\n, • Onsite parking for convenience.\n, • Opportunities to attend social events.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Financial AccountantHertford (Hybrid working after probation)£55,000 - £65,000 + Great BenefitsA well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment.The RoleReporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:- Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals- Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory- Maintaining the fixed asset register - additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation- Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders- Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and documentation- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and governanceWhat We're Looking For- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified- Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure- Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles- Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage- Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholdersWhat's On Offer- £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience- A collaborative, professional and supportive working environment- A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration

Elevate Search is partnering with a successful and growing business in Hertford to recruit an experienced Financial Controller. \n This is a genuinely hands-on Financial Controller role for someone who enjoys leading a finance team whilst remaining close to the numbers. \n We are looking for an established FC with strong experience across management reporting, month-end, statutory accounts, external audit, VAT and financial controls, ideally with experience using Sage. \n This isn't a strategic or commercially focused finance position. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling their sleeves up and getting into the detail when required – whether that's posting a journal, completing a balance sheet reconciliation or helping the team get month-end over the line. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Ownership and delivery of monthly management reporting.\n, • Leading the month-end and year-end close processes.\n, • Producing and reviewing management accounts.\n, • Preparing and reviewing journals, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Ownership and review of balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Preparation and review of VAT returns and ensuring VAT compliance.\n, • Taking ownership of statutory accounts.\n, • Leading the annual external audit and acting as a key contact for the auditors.\n, • Maintaining robust financial controls across the business.\n, • Managing, mentoring and developing the finance team.\n, • Improving financial reporting, processes and controls.\n, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.\n, • Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.\n, • Remaining hands-on and supporting operational finance activities whenever required.\n\n We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: \n\n • Established experience operating at Financial Controller level.\n, • Strong management reporting and month-end experience.\n, • Excellent financial control and balance sheet knowledge.\n, • Experience preparing statutory accounts and leading external audits.\n, • Strong VAT experience.\n, • Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.\n, • A genuinely hands-on approach to accounting.\n, • Experience using Sage accounting systems.\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or significant relevant experience.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment.\n\n Above all, you'll be an experienced finance leader who is not too proud to post a journal, complete a balance sheet reconciliation or work alongside the team when required. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an established Financial Controller who enjoys owning the numbers, leading from the front and making sure the fundamentals of the finance function are done exceptionally well. \n Due to the requirements of the business, candidates who are immediately available or able to start at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.

\n \n \n Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Key Client team at RMG as a Senior Service Charge Accountant and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region. \n Where will I be working? \n This is a hybrid role out of our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) – flexible options around working can be discussed on a case by case basis \n What you'll be doing: \n \n • Preparing annual service charge accounts in line with the lease and liaising with operational teams and external accountants.\n, • Calculating voids on semi-complete developments and VAT liabilities on mixed use VAT-elected sites.\n, • Managing RTM financial handovers and reconciling financial positions on appointment.\n, • Supporting sites impacted by cladding or BSA with financial reconciliations.\n, • Providing day-to-day finance support over the full financial cycle, including budgets and Invoice issuance, for a portfolio of developments across the region.\n, • Regular periodic reporting to internal and external stakeholders\n \n What we're looking for: \n \n • Prior experience in service charge accounts or financials for large, complex developments – with schedules of 15 or more.\n, • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach with experience of leading meetings with external stakeholders.\n, • High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills.\n, • Advanced proficiency Microsoft office products, particularly Microsoft Excel\n, • Studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).\n \n What does RMG have offer you? \n You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including: \n \n • 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays\n, • Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services\n, • Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)\n, • Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)\n, • As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What's next? \n If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. 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We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. \n If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. \n We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. \n \n If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls \n \n \n \n \n Safeguarding \n At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. \n We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. \n By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities \n \n \n \n \n

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Key Client team at RMG as a. Senior Service Charge Accountant. Preparing annual service charge accounts in line with the lease and liaising with operational teams and exte

Regional Manager - Block Management Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £65,000 £75,000 per annum Overview We are recruiting for a Regional Manager to join a well-established, block management company. This will be to oversee a team of 3 Property Managers. You will also manage one key client. The Role As Regional Manager, you will: • Oversee a team of 3, • Ensure smooth day-to-day management of a largely stable portfolio, • Provide leadership, support, and development to your team, • Work closely with internal departments including Accounts, Legal, and Maintenance, • Contribute to improving processes, efficiencies, and overall service delivery, • Play a key role in the strategic growth and development of the businessWhat Were Looking For, • Proven experience in block/property management at a senior level, • Previous experience managing and developing a team, • Strong knowledge of residential block management legislation and compliance, • Ability to manage a large and varied portfolio, • A proactive mindset with a desire to improve and grow a business, • Ideally based within a reasonable commuting distance to the office Package & Benefits, • Salary: £65,000 £75,000 per annum, • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Supportive, collaborative working environment, • Long-term career progression opportunitiesJackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in financial reporting and compliance. Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. A Senior Accountant is needed in Hertfordshire to manage financial reporting, budgeting and analysis.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Key Client team at RMG as a. Senior Service Charge Accountant. Preparing annual service charge accounts in line with the lease and liaising with operational teams and exte

SummaryThe Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting will oversee key accounting functions and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP. The Senior Manager will lead a team of accountants, collaborate with cross-functional partners on complex financial chal

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. You will be working as a key member within the accounting team whilst providing additional suppor

OpenTable seeks a Senior Manager, Accounting to own the completeness and accuracy of international growth revenue and expense across the P&L and related balance sheets. This hands-on leader will own the end-to-end international growth close and drive a transformation agenda to scale the accounting f

Deliveroo in London is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead our global accounting operations in a hybrid role.

A leading global US law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Operations Manager to join its London finance leadership team. The role plays a key part in ensuring robust financial controls, regulatory compliance and operational excellence, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders

Finance, Payments or Treasury experience particularly in Ledgers, Controls or Accounting. You will lead critical work within our Accounting Infrastructure team - which is responsible for the financial truth at Wise. How do you structure our databases so they can automatically generate separate, corr

The Senior Accounting Manager owns IFRS‑compliant consolidation, month‑end close, and robust financial controls across a multi‑entity international structure. Sitting at the centre of the function, you will combine hands‑on execution with process design, lead the team, and partner with senio

Wise is seeking a Product Manager to lead the Accounting Integrations & Reporting (AIR) team. Your mission is to embed Wise into customers’ day-to-day accounting workflows, drastically reducing manual bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting admin. You will build the core platforms that connect

Leading a team of 3-5 professionals, you will own a significant portion of the operational revenue accounting cycle - from reviewing contracts and applying the correct accounting treatment, through to revenue schedules, reconciliations, and reporting. Operationalize accounting treatments by setting

Opportunity to apply professional accounting expertise to. Apply for the Senior Accountant Expert position. Demonstrate relevant accounting experience and technical expertise.

Position: Accounting Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$95/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Construct scenarios across F500 corporate accounting and controllership, including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations under ASC 810. Work with enterp

Experience working with complex corporate accounting environments. Adaptability and willingness to apply accounting expertise in. Opportunity to apply professional accounting expertise to.

The Senior Financial Reporting Manager will oversee financial reporting and technical accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance, playing a key role in supporting the business's accounting and finance operations. A professional accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA. Strong technical knowled

The Commercial Finance Manager will act as the senior finance person within a specialist operational division, reporting into the Divisional Finance Director with a dotted line to the site Managing Director. You'll have a solid grounding in technical accounting, balanced with practical experience of

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to join a growing business, gain broad commercial exposure and develop towards a senior finance leadership position. The role offers exposure to forecasting, cash flow management, business planning and investment projects, as well as the u

Well-established, successful Forensic Accounting Services Division of a major loss adjusting practice seeks further consolidation through the appointment of a Senior Manager to its Midlands operation. Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and experienced in either loss adjusting, claims preparati

Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO and senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant or strong QBE professional to join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial organisation where you will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, gaining broa

UK GAAP / IFRS / US GAAP), including audit coordination and timely resolution of queriesOversee NAV production (where applicable), including review of key reconciliations, portfolio transaction processing, cash movements, and accruals to ensure accuracy and completenessManage client governance requi

Working closely with the senior team, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients and play an important role in the delivery of accounts and tax work. We're looking for someone ambitious, personable and commercially minded, with the potential to progress into a more senior role.

At least 2 years' experience in management accounting, financial analysis or financial control.

As a Corporate Tax Senior Tax Manager / Associate Director, you'll oversee tax compliance and advisory services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations in the professional services industry. A successful Corporate Tax Senior Tax Manager / Associate Director should have:.

Senior Finance Manager / Financial Controller. They need someone who understands how a business actually operates, can get underneath the numbers, manage and develop a small finance team and be comfortable challenging or supporting senior stakeholders when required. The Senior Finance Manager role.

Present monthly financial results and commentary to senior management. Working closely with the Financial Controller, senior leadership team and operational managers, you will provide accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and commercial support across multiple business areas.

Reference: 4548554Job ID: 5213016Posted: 2026-06-10Closing date: 2026-09-08Location: BlackwoodSalary: 50,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Pharmaceuticals / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Joseph WilliamsHays office: Cardiff —

Proficiency in accounting software and Excel. Reference: JN-082026-7086699Posted: 2026-08-19Location: Hertfordshire, England, GBContract type: TemporaryCompany: Michael PageJob function: AccountingSubsector: Finance ManagerSector: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)Where: HertfordshireContract type: T

Looking for a Management Accountant role where you can make a genuine impact?Join a successful and growing business where you'll work closely with senior leaders, delivering meaningful financial insight, supporting commercial decision-making and helping drive performance across multiple divisions.

Establish appropriate accounting policies, processes and controls. We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong financial accounting experience and ideally exposure to acquisitions, integration or finance transformation. Strong financial accounting and month-end experience.

As Senior Finance Manager, you'll report directly to the Finance Director and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, influencing decisions at a senior level, and partnering with teams across multiple markets to maximise performance and deliver sustainable growth.

Reference: JN-082026-7082748Posted: 2026-08-13Location: International, GBContract type: Full timeCompany: Michael PageJob function: AccountingSubsector: Finance ManagerSector: Industrial / ManufacturingWhere: InternationalContract type: PermanentConsultant name: Igor RochetteConsultant phone: +33 1

This position requires a professional with strong accounting and finance expertise, committed to driving business success. A professional qualification in accounting or finance (e. Proficiency in using accounting software and financial tools.

Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure the integrity of information held in Xero. Support the Managing Director and senior team with financial and commercial decisions. Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.

If you are a qualified finance professional with experience in manufacturing ( specifically standard accounting and absorption accounting) and looking for a role that can offer you progression then do get in touch. This role will business partner partner with senior stakeholders around the business

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Senior Financial Reporting AccountantSenior Financial Reporting Accountant to join a progressive and fast-growing insurance company with a significant base in Gibraltar. Senior Financial Reporting Accountant | Regulatory Reporting | Gibraltar | Insurance | IFRS | Modelling | Solvency II | Regulator

Financial Accountant / Finance Manager / Financial Controller to oversee the low-volume accounting for around 10 statutory entities / SPVs. Working with Xero and Sage bookkeeping / accounting software.

This is far more than a traditional hands-on accounting role, providing real-time financial visibility, while helping build a scalable, forward-thinking finance function. A strong background in hands-on accounting or finance, ideally within the Media & Agency industry.

The successful candidate will act as the organisation's specialist lead on capital and lease accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS, NHS accounting requirements, and statutory reporting obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to further de

Experience within management accounting, finance business partnering or a similar role.