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Client Manager - General PracticeLocation: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys proper client contact, varied general practice work and the rare luxury of working somewhere that actually understands people have lives outside the office? This Client Manager role in Abingdon could be a brilliant fit. This is a well-established accountancy practice based in the heart of Abingdon, supporting a broad portfolio of clients across accounts, tax, VAT, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory work. The firm has around 1,000 clients and a close-knit team of 15, offering the feel of a traditional, supportive local practice without the "stuck in the past" energy that sometimes comes with that. As a Client Manager, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients, build strong long-term relationships and take ownership of a wide range of accountancy and tax work. The client base is genuinely varied, covering industries such as construction, retail, restaurants, farms, consultants, technology businesses, surveyors, estate agents, service businesses and more. The role will include: • Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns Corporation tax and personal tax work VAT returns and Making Tax Digital support Bookkeeping and management accounts where required Advising clients on cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and KashFlow Supporting clients with business structure, tax efficiency and general commercial queries Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming their day-to-day point of contact Working closely with the directors and wider team This Client Manager position would suit someone already working in accountancy practice who enjoys variety, autonomy and client relationships. You might currently be an Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Assistant Manager or Client Manager looking for a role where you can feel valued, trusted and properly supported. Why this role? The culture is a major selling point. The firm has a strong track record of retaining staff because they are supportive, flexible and willing to adapt as people's circumstances change. The office is open-plan, collaborative and genuinely friendly, with a team who help each other out rather than disappearing behind headphones and pretending not to hear the phone ring. The role is office-based, but flexibility is central to the culture, with many staff working adjusted hours or part-time patterns. The office is in central Abingdon, within walking distance of Waitrose, with plenty of parking available. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants the variety of general practice work, genuine client ownership and a team environment where people tend to stay for the right reasons. What they're looking for: • Experience working in UK accountancy practice Strong accounts and tax experience Comfortable managing client relationships Confident using cloud accounting software ACCA/ACA qualified, qualified by experience or suitably experienced * Friendly, reliable and happy working as part of a small, supportive team Sponsorship is not available for this role. Interested? If this sounds like the sort of move that would make work feel a bit more human again, apply today for 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.

The interim accountant will manage core finance activities, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate reporting for a respected organisation based in Oxford. Client Details A small organisation based in Oxford, recognised for its meaningful impact. Description • Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting., • Business partner with senior stakeholders., • Manage cashflow, controls, and compliance., • Oversee systems, processes, and improvements., • Deliver year-end accounts and audit., • Manage payroll and line manage finance staff. Profile • A recognised qualification in accounting or finance. (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), • Experience of financial control in a not for profit environment., • Strong systems, reporting, and process improvement experience., • Experience in change management and system implementation., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Proven leadership and team management. Job Offer • Pay rate between £280-320 per day., • Opportunity to work with a respected organisation in the Not For Profit industry., • An interim finance role based in central Oxford., • Potential to make a meaningful impact through financial expertise. If you're ready to take on this Interim Centre Accountant role in Oxford, apply now to contribute your skills to the Not For Profit sector!

An Oxford College is seeking an exceptional senior finance professional to join as College Accountant (Head of Finance). As a key member of the College's Senior Management Team, you will play a central role in overseeing the financial operations for this well respected organisation. Client Details This highly respected educational institution is an excellent employer offering hybrid working, flexible hours, generous benefits and a very pleasant working environment. It operates with a focus on fostering academic excellence and providing robust financial management. Description • The College Accountant (Head of Finance) is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, and analysis across the College. The role oversees all aspects of statutory financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit, and ensures robust financial controls and effective treasury, investment, and risk management. You will work closely with the Bursar, acting as Deputy when required, and partner with academic and administrative colleagues to support informed decision-making and the effective allocation of resources. The duties will include: • Lead all statutory financial reporting, regulatory returns, and external audit processes, ensuring the highest standards of governance and compliance., • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring in collaboration with senior academic and administrative leaders., • Manage relationships with external investment managers and deliver financial analysis and reporting for the Investment Committee., • Oversee treasury management, taxation (including VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes), insurance arrangements, and financial risk frameworks., • Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting to strengthen internal controls and support evidence-based decision-making., • Oversee a small finance team, hiring and developing of staff., • Act as Deputy to the Bursar, providing executive oversight of finance, governance, and operational matters when required Profile A successful College Accountant (Head of Finance) will bring: • A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Significant experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within the charity, higher education, or public sector environment., • Proven expertise in strategic financial planning, governance, and financial control., • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse community., • Team management experience., • The confidence and credibility to advise senior stakeholders and contribute to organisational strategy. Job Offer • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum., • Office based role with parking on site., • Permanent employment within a prestigious Oxford-based institution., • Opportunity to work in the not-for-profit sector, contributing to education., • A collaborative and supportive working environment. Take the next step in your accounting and finance career by applying for this rewarding opportunity in Oxford today!

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. What will you be doing? We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Restructuring & Recover Services team in London. To provide a high level of expert support to partners and directors, including the supervision of restructuring and recovery processes through from planning to review and completion. As Restructuring & Recover Services Senior Manager , your responsibilities will include among others • Maintain a portfolio of insolvency cases and ensure cases are efficiently and proactively progressed., • Participate in independent business review, and other advisory, work as required., • Liaison with appointee and other staff where appropriate to ensure all are kept up to date with relevant issues., • Ensure staff are briefed and motivated in order to complete cases efficiently., • Review and supervise staff work and comment constructively on their performance., • Take a central role in developing staff and self through on-the-job experience., • Ensure all work is reviewed. Ensure files are completed to a state suitable for review., • Identify opportunities where we may be able to provide further services., • To assist the partner/director in ensuring that stakeholder needs are met and that the range of our services is extended., • Where possible, the service level expectations of stakeholders should be exceeded., • Attend marketing events where appropriate and bring/develop own network of potential work sources., • Review statutory documents for compliance with Insolvency regulations and relevant standards., • Prepare case reviews and brief partners on work carried out and business issues., • Manage WIP and debtors on a client by client basis., • Be a positive influence in the team and in embracing and driving change where needed. To be successful in this role, you should • Substantial experience of corporate (administration/liquidation) and property (LPA) insolvencies is necessary., • Knowledge of insolvency legislation and other statutory requirements., • Quick to learn/adapt to new procedures/situations., • Ability to organise and to be able to work on several different assignments at one time. Professional Qualifications and Education • Qualified accountant and/or JIEB. As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include • Competitive salary, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Pension contribution, • Hybrid working model (role dependent), • Generous holiday package, • Option to purchase additional holiday, • Shared parental leave, • Fully funded training towards professional qualifications, • Cycle to work scheme, • Season ticket loan, • Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

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

Managing a team of three: one junior Accountant and two transactional staff. Processing monthly accounting journals in line with IFRS, including prepayments, accruals, referred revenue, accrued revenue, payroll etc.

Group Accountant Location Kingston, Surrey Hybrid Up to £65,000 Magpie Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Group Accountant role within our client's dynamic and inclusive organisation. They are a global engineering consultancy with a rich heritage, providing innovative solutions in the industry. As the Group Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of the Group's financial statements and reporting processes. Group Accountant Responsibilities: • Prepare consolidated year-end profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, including associated disclosure notes and tax disclosures, while conducting necessary reconciliations., • Review subsidiary packs for technical compliance, accuracy, and completeness at year-end., • Handle defined benefit pension journals and related reconciliations., • Support the preparation of the Group Consolidated Statutory Accounts under UK GAAP FRS102 and all UK subsidiary accounts., • Collaborate with the BIRA team to develop year-end reporting templates, ensuring comprehensive information for the completion and audit of Consolidated Group Statutory Accounts. Group Accountant Person Specification: • Finalist / Newly qualified /Qualified Accountant, preferably ACA, ACCA with experience in multinational companies through practice or industry., • Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Familiarity with UK GAAP FRS102 and IFRS., • Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and pay attention to detail., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adapting to different audiences and levels of staff., • Highly organized, positive, and proactive mindset., • Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency in Excel, along with good skills in Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of PowerBI is advantageous but not essential., • Team player capable of collaborating effectively and achieving shared objectives., • Enthusiastic about joining the Business Intelligence, Reporting, and Analysis Team and contributing to the wider Global Finance team. Group Accountant Benefits: • Salary: £60,000 - £70,000, • Pension contribution of up to 10%., • Salary Exchange Scheme., • Permanent Health Insurance., • Life Assurance., • Private Medical Insurance (PMI)., • Wellbeing Fund (£250 per annum)., • Flexible Working arrangements., • Annual Leave of 26 days per annum., • Holiday Trading: Up to 10 days can be bought or sold in any annual leave year., • Career Development opportunities., • Performance Related Bonus Scheme (PRBS)., • Employee Dividend Scheme (EDS)., • This is a full-time or part-time role (4 days per week) offering flexibility and work-life balance. While the role can be performed remotely, you will be required to work in the office full-time during key year-end weeks. What you need to do now: If you're interested in this vacancy, 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 on your career. Magpie Recruitment 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 magpierecruitment.com. _