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The Senior Management Accountant will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making within the business services industry. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding accounting and finance environment. Client Details The company is a well-established organisation within the business services industry, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As a mid-sized firm, it offers a collaborative and professional working environment, fostering growth and development for its employees. Description • Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness., • Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing clear and actionable insights., • Monitor financial performance and highlight variances to key stakeholders., • Collaborate with departmental heads to develop and manage financial plans., • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards., • Provide support for audits and assist with the preparation of statutory accounts., • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies., • Deliver financial reports and presentations to senior management as required. Profile A successful Senior Management Accountant should have: • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent., • Proven experience in management accounting within a not-for-profit or research environment, with a strong understanding of grant funding structures, restrictions, and reporting requirements., • Demonstrated ability to manage and monitor multiple funding streams, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with funder guidelines., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with researchers, project leads, and external funders to provide financial insight and support decision-making., • Advanced technical accounting skills (e.g. accruals, prepayments, project accounting), with the ability to produce clear, accurate financial reports and translate complex financial data into meaningful insights., • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail., • Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis., • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel., • Strong communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly., • An ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Job Offer • Permanent role within the not for profit sector, • Opportunities to contribute to key financial strategies and decisions., • Collaborative and supportive work environment., • Hybrid working, • 30 days holiday, • Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). If you are a skilled and motivated Senior Management Accountant seeking a fulfilling role, we encourage you to apply today.

My client, based in Hatfield are looking to recruit an ambitious Senior Accountant to join its rapidly expanding firm. You'll be responsible for • Managing your own client portfolio, • Preparing financial statements and reports for clients, • Management Accounts, • Maintaining accurate client financial records, • Preparing VAT returns, • Bank Reconciliations., • Corporation Tax Returns, • Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards., • Perform Client reviews, • Managing and developing the junior members of the team You have 4 plus years relevant previous experience within an Accountancy Practice, have managed your own portfolio and are familiar with Xero / QuickBooks or Sage. You have excellent communication skills and are able to advise and support your clients. The role is based full time in their offices in Hatfield, so you must be able to commute on a daily basis.

Client Manager - General PracticeLocation: St Albans, HertfordshireSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 Some practice roles are technically "client-facing", but in reality that just means you get copied into emails once something has already caught fire. This one is different. This is a Client Manager role with a well-established accountancy firm in St Albans, ideal for someone who enjoys building proper relationships with clients, getting involved in a broad range of work and being trusted to take ownership rather than simply processing jobs in the background. The role would suit someone from a general practice background who enjoys variety. You'll be working with owner-managed businesses, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, covering a mix of accounts, tax, VAT, bookkeeping, management accounts and general client advice. The role will include: • Managing your own portfolio of clients Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts Corporation tax and personal tax work VAT returns and Making Tax Digital support Bookkeeping and management accounts where needed Advising clients on cloud accounting software Acting as a key point of contact for clients Spotting opportunities to add value beyond basic compliance Working closely with the directors and wider team This Client Manager opportunity could suit an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounts Senior who is ready to step up, or an existing Client Manager who wants a better environment, more autonomy and a more rounded role. The firm is looking for someone who enjoys client contact, communicates well and takes pride in doing a good job. You do not need to be the finished article in every area, but you will need solid UK practice experience and the confidence to manage client relationships professionally. What they're looking for: • Experience working in UK accountancy practice Strong accounts preparation experience A good understanding of tax, VAT and general compliance work Confident client communication skills Experience with cloud accounting software would be useful ACA/ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience considered Someone reliable, personable and happy working as part of a supportive team Why this role? You'll get proper variety, direct client contact and the chance to become a trusted adviser rather than just another pair of hands. It's the sort of role where you can be visible, valued and involved, without having to sacrifice every evening to prove you care. Sponsorship is not available for this role. If you're an experienced practice accountant based in or around St Albans and you're starting to wonder whether there might be something better out there, this is well worth a confidential conversation. As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Duration: An initial term of 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment Remuneration: £25,000 per annum for up to 27 days attendance, plus an additional £3,000 per annum for chairing a committee. Location: Flexible – some travel to London and other National Highways regional locations will be required. Role description National Highways is seeking a Non-Executive Board member to join its Board and to chair the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). The successful candidate, through their membership of the Board, will provide challenge and support to a wide variety of management and operational issues and contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of National Highways. The role of the ARC is to help National Highways in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to monitoring the integrity of the financial statements, reviewing its governance, internal control and risk management systems and monitoring the effectiveness of the internal and external audit services. The successful candidate will add value by offering independent constructive challenge to the operation of the Board, contributing towards the Board’s primary aims, which include: Providing sound advice to the Chair and Chief Executive; Preparing for and making an effective contribution to the National Highways Board and executive/ NED meetings; Dedicating time to specific projects within National Highways, providing valuable input and advice to the executive team; Maintaining appropriate links to the Department for Transport, and broader stakeholder groups to help manage the organisations reputation; Effectively discharging the duties and responsibilities of a NED and an ARC Chair; Providing strong and constructive challenges to the executive team to ensure that it delivers the approved strategy, and support the executive team in discharging their leadership responsibilities to National Highways; Collectively ensuring that decisions made by the Board follow proper procedures and are supported by sufficient high-quality information; and Ensuring that National Highways is run effectively, in line with best practice for non-departmental public bodies and Managing Public Money requirements. Person Specification and essential Criteria: An understanding of how to operate at Board level and of corporate governance with the ability to challenge and support complex delivery; A qualified accountant with relevant senior financial expertise gained within complex organisations; Experience of risk management; Strategic thinking with an ability to independently analyse complex issues and promote innovative thinking across challenging environments; Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with stakeholders, with the ability to build relationships and to support and/or constructively challenge the executive as appropriate. Want to know more: For more information on how to apply and to access to the full candidate pack please click here Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th December 2023.