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Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage a diverse client portfolio and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services. You’ll take ownership of complex assignments, provide insightful financial and commercial guidance, and ensure high‑quality outputs across management accounts, VAT, and financial reporting. With strong technical expertise, you’ll mentor junior team members, review their work, and help shape their development while continuously identifying opportunities to add value for clients. You will play a key part in understanding how clients operate, analysing their finance processes, interpreting financial and non‑financial trends, and turning these into clear, meaningful insights. You’ll support clients in making smarter decisions, improving their systems and controls, and navigating the regulatory landscape in the UK. Alongside this, you’ll manage budgets, build strong relationships, lead client meetings with confidence, and spot opportunities for wider service offerings across the firm. This is a highly commercial and people‑focused role where you’ll act as an ambassador for the firm, develop new business leads, and contribute to the growth of the department. To thrive, you’ll bring proven experience in a similar managerial role, strong technical accounting knowledge, an understanding of cloud accounting systems, and the confidence to guide clients and develop your team. You’ll be adaptable, collaborative and proactive—someone who embraces change, thinks creatively, and enjoys helping clients and colleagues succeed. You'll be someone with: • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience, • Solid accountancy experience required, • Relevant experience, gained in a similar manager role- ideally from practice environment, • Have the ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls, • Full knowledge of compliance and take on procedures You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #EO1

We are hiring: Accountant We are recruiting on behalf of our client, office based in London, for an Accountant to join their finance team on a hybrid working model. This role is suited to a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong accounting expertise and experience in construction, energy, or oil and gas companies. Key Responsibilities: • Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including booking disbursements and cash receipts, • Monitor receivables and payables across multiple legal entities, • Reconcile bank statements for group entities, • Prepare and execute payments via various e-banking platforms, • Support cash flow recording and ensure accurate, timely cash flow analysis, • Collaborate with financial controlling teams to ensure accurate recording of cash in/out activities, • Assist the Country Finance Manager and Controllers with budget monitoring, • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, • Support annual audit processes, • Investigate and resolve audit findings, discrepancies, and compliance issues in coordination with the Country Finance Manager What You Bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an international environment, • Experience in a construction, energy, or oil and gas company is required, • Experience in Renewables and/or EPC construction is a strong plus, • Solid knowledge of accounting and tax (VAT, withholding tax, CIT, etc.), • Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, • SAP experience is required, • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines Value-Based Behaviors: • People & personal growth, • Results orientation & safety excellence, • Collaboration & trust, • Empathy & effective communication, • Flexibility & adaptability What Our Client Offers: • Competitive remuneration package, • Pension plan, • Career development opportunities, • Private medical plan If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Senior Tax Manager (VAT) - Property - £90k - London. As the Senior Tax Manager, you will take the lead on all day‑to‑day tax matters across a variety of tax areas, primarily VAT (partial exemption) and SDLT.

The Senior VAT Manager will play a key strategic role in shaping the VAT strategy for the region, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Strong post-qualification VAT experience gained either in practice or in a previous industry rol

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Interim Tax Manager Corporate Tax VAT 100% remote. The role is 100% remote, is a mixed tax position, with an initial focus on Corporation Tax for year-end as well as VAT returns for the quarter ending December 2025.

💼 Accounting Assistant – Europe ✨ 📍 UK-Based | 💷 Competitive Salary | 🏢 Hybrid Working 🚀 A leading US law firm is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their Europe Finance Team. This Accounting Assistant will support UK and European accounting processes, working closely with the Accounting Manager and Supervisor to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. The Accounting Assistant will assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, e-invoicing, VAT compliance, and tax submissions. The Accounting Assistant will also support ad-hoc projects and process improvements across the finance team. The ideal Accounting Assistant will have prior accounting or finance support experience, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and confidence using Excel and financial software. This Accounting Assistant role offers hybrid working and professional development within a global law firm environment. Apply now!

Finance Manager | London - in office 4 days per week | £65 000 - £70 000 (plus lots of benefits) This is a hands-on role in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You’ll lead month-end reporting, ensure balance sheet integrity, oversee VAT compliance, and manage short-term cashflow. This organisation is currently driving automation and process improvements to support continued scale. Working closely with the CFO and reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead the monthly close process, delivering accurate, timely, and insightful management accounts, • Prepare full UK P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting with clear commentary, • Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany balances, • Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve financial processes and reporting visibility, • Support the implementation and enhancement of financial controls to ensure strong governance and risk management, • Manage short-term cashflow actualisation and provide clear, actionable commentary, • Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, ensuring robust controls and timely processing, • Collaborate with various finance teams, ensuring clear processes, accountability, and effective communication, • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting, reconciliations, and transactional finance, • Support wider business initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects Requirements • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, • Experience in Retail / FMCG or a high-growth SME environment (turnover >£50mil), • Strong technical accounting expertise with proven balance sheet ownership, • Hands-on experience with VAT submissions and HMRC interactions, • Confident leading month-end processes, • Advanced Excel skills

Vertex Associates is hiring for a client in the healthcare sector seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong inventory and purchasing exposure, alongside invoice and supplier management. Accounts Payable: • Process supplier invoices with correct VAT treatment and coding to appropriate GL accounts and departments., • Obtain invoice approvals from relevant Heads of Department (HODs) and ensure timely payment., • Reconcile supplier accounts and statements monthly., • Prepare bi-monthly payment runs and manage aged creditors., • Maintain accuracy in AX and Concur systems, including bank details and invoice dimensions., • Support intercompany reconciliations and contribute to cashflow forecasting., • Liaise with suppliers for timely delivery, • Act as inventory system super user; support new starters and lab teams., • Post month-end stock adjustments and reconcile stock accounts., • Manage GRNI account and chase outstanding invoice copies., • Save and file invoices electronically for easy retrieval., • Communicate professionally across Teams, email, phone, and in person., • Complete weekly admin tasks and aged creditor reports., • Cross-train with team members to ensure coverage during absences., • Perform ad hoc duties as required by AP Manager, Shared Services Manager, or Group Financial Controller. Vertex Associates Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: vertexassociates.co.uk/privacy-policy/

About us Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British luxury design brand which is represented internationally. Specialising in furniture, lighting and accessories, Tom Dixon has hubs in London and New York and is represented by preferred partners internationally and distributed globally in key markets. With an aesthetic that is intrinsically inspired by the brand’s British roots, the products are internationally recognised and appreciated for their pioneering use of materials and techniques. About the Role Reporting into the Logistics & Operations Manager, the Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for the co-ordination and administration of the Import / Export operations from origin to final delivery destination. Managing end to end freight in accordance with Customs Regulations and Brand specific operating requirements. Import Management • Analyse logistical data and provide reports to raise awareness, decrease costs and drive efficiencies., • Review trend information and propose buying percentage uplifts for approval, covering freight, duty and all associated relevant costs., • Ensure compliance with all Customs Regulations and specific authorised Customs Regimes for UK HMRC and support International compliance as required., • Support the business with product classifications, • Manage freight forwarders, ensuring service levels are agreed and met – monthly business reviews, • Report on freight lead-times for all inbound activities, identifying any areas of concern, • Issue clearance instructions to agents where appropriate Duty Management • Ensure DRUK complies with rules and regulations of HMRC and documentation completed by suppliers is in accordance with Customs and Excise requirements, • Control of duty and VAT in respect of claims and returns, • Handle all required duty and Import VAT documentation ready to enable claim back of VAT process Export Management • Work with Logistics Providers to ensure that Trade & Customer Services have full visibility & tracking of orders leaving the warehouse, • Pro-actively monitor deliveries to final destination, solving problems ahead of time., • Support the Trade & Customer Service teams with all queries relating to customer deliveries., • Provide clear and accurate reporting on lead-times of customer deliveries, • For exhibitions / events manage requirements for stock & display items for delivery, • Provide clear advice to internal teams & customers regarding specific changes post Brexit (EUR1, T1 documentation, etc) About You • Minimum 1-2 years Logistics experience, ideally in a retail environment, • Great at building collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently., • Take ownership and will work diligently to ensure the task is done, • Energetic, passionate, positive, friendly and organised, • Resilient and willing to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, • Comfortable taking initiative, suggesting improvements and making decisions independent of others, • Good understanding of Warehouse Management System, • Previous experience on Navision is preferable For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive remuneration package alongside the opportunity to build an extraordinary career within one of the world’s leading design agencies and lifestyle brands. We embrace diversity in all applicant’s backgrounds. The successful applicant must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Company Description TaxAssist Accountants London Bridge offers a comprehensive range of accountancy services including tax returns, annual accounts, payroll, and bookkeeping. Our expertise spans across diverse industries, supporting start-ups, sole traders, limited companies, personal tax clients and landlords. At TaxAssist Accountants, we are committed to providing experienced and professional services tailored to the unique needs of each client. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Accountant/Client Manager based in London. The candidate will be responsible for managing clients' financial records, preparing tax returns, compiling annual accounts, and handling VAT and bookkeeping tasks. Day-to-day responsibilities include working closely with clients to provide financial advice, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting senior accountants with various accounting tasks. We are looking for an accountant who demonstrates strong technical skills, a proactive approach, and the ambition to progress into a Client Manager role. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting and a keen interest in developing their expertise, taking on increased responsibility, and contributing to the growth of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their professional development. Qualifications • Experience in managing financial records, bookkeeping, and preparing annual accounts, • Proficiency in preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with tax regulations, • Skills in managing client accounts, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting, • Familiarity with accounting software and tools (QuickBooks, Xero etc), • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with future potential to take client meetings, • Relevant qualifications such as AAT, ACCA or equivalent are preferred, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • 4-5 years of experience in an accountancy practice, • Must be located within a commutable distance to London Bridge SE1. Salary - £50,000 to £60,000 depending on past experience.

In-House VAT Advisory Manager, Financial Services City of London, hybrid working model £80,000 - £90,000 + 20-30% bonus & benefits Pro-Tax is partnering with a brand name financial services organisation based in London who are looking to add to their VAT advisory team. Reporting to an experienced Indirect Tax Director, the successful candidate will hold an entirely advisory-focused role and become a trusted business partner across the UK & European businesses. This opportunity comes with mid-term progression prospects to Senior Manager, making an ideal first step in-house for the ambitious Manager looking to gain commercial experience in a fast-paced FS environment. The successful candidate will have been Big-4 trained and have reached Manager level, with substantial VAT advisory experience. Experience advising partially exempt, multinational financial services is a must (with any in-house secondment experience considered advantageous). Express your interest to today to learn more about this opportunity.

A global leading technology player is looking to add a Senior Account Executive to their team selling their market leading e-invoicing SaaS as well as their indirect tax, tax compliance offering to the UKI market place The Role: As a senior account executive your will take responsibility for developing a region both in terms of new business generation whilst also looking for growth opportunities with a section of accounts you are given. Being able to offer a range of best of bread solutions for CFO’s and the office of finance in large corporations you will have access to offerings such as e-invoicing, AP and AR automation and technologies as well as a range of tax (both direct tax and indirect tax) and compliance-based offerings. The Company: Recognised as a true market leader in the office of finance world they have a range of solution utilizing AI and machine learning in order to help corporations with financial transformations projects. They have the most complete end to end offering you will find in the market and are continuing to develop further solutions to compliment their offering based on customer feedback of what they want / need. The Candidate: You will be a highly successful account executive with a track record of success within a new business focused senior account executive SaaS role in the UKI region. You will need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record of new business in the e-invoicing, AP automation or AR automation indirect tax software, direct tax software for a sustained period of time (3-5 years) targeting $1 billion plus organisations and have a track record of closing deals in excess of $100k order value. The Package: On offer is a very attractive package with a base salary of between £90,000-£96,000 base salary depending on experience, health and a uncapped commission plan of £150,000-£160,000 ote. h2 currently have over 100 hand-picked sales vacancies that cover all industries and all levels. For further career advice please don’t hesitate in making contact with the Sales Recruitment Specialists, or view our website to see more of the vacancies we currently have. Key Words Account Executive, new business sales, SaaS Account Executive, Account Manager, Sales Specialist SaaS, AI, Enterprise Software, Digital transformation, AI, ERP, Financial Management, AR Automation, AP Automation, Accounts receivables, accounts payable, e-invoicing, Indirect tax software, direct tax software, VAT software, global trade, cross border compliance, tax engine, making tax digital Large corporations, Mid-market, Enterprise, Corporate

Financial Operations Manager - Private Equity Location: London The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced financial operations manager to join a leading private equity firm. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of UK finance operations while overseeing accounting activities across multiple European offices. You will act as a key regional finance lead, working closely with global stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust compliance, and seamless payroll and accounting operations across borders. This is a highly visible role with strong exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead finance operations for the UK and support oversight of accounting activities across several European entities, • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, • Act as the primary liaison with global payroll teams to ensure accurate payroll accounting and reporting, • Oversee external accounting providers, ensuring timely and accurate statutory reporting and local compliance, • Lead the annual audit process, coordinating with external auditors and managing deliverables, • Review financial reporting under UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP frameworks, • Support VAT, payroll tax, intercompany accounting, and multi-currency reporting, • Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and internal controls, • Prepare reporting packs and analysis for senior leadership, including financial and operational insights, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, tax advisors, and regional stakeholders About You • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent), • 7–10 years’ experience in finance and accounting, ideally within an international or financial services environment, • Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, with exposure to IFRS and US GAAP, • Proven experience managing audits and working with external service providers, • Solid understanding of payroll accounting and related processes, • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems, • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple regions, • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment What to expect • High-impact, visible role within an international platform, • Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and finance disciplines, • Collaborative and fast-paced environment with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, • Ability to shape and improve finance processes at a regional level

Supply Chain Manager (End-to-End) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 We’re recruiting for a fast-growing food business built on a strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) foundation, now scaling rapidly into retail and expanding across Europe. Our mission is simple: create exceptional products, build a loved brand, and deliver a best-in-class customer experience across every channel. They're entering an exciting phase of growth — increasing production, launching into new retailers, and building a pan-European footprint. To support this, we’re looking for a highly capable Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain. The Role This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll own and optimise the entire supply chain — from sourcing and production through to warehousing, fulfilment, and retail distribution. You’ll work closely with founders and cross-functional teams to build a scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient supply chain that supports rapid growth across DTC, retail, and international markets. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Ownership • Take full responsibility for the supply chain: procurement, production, inventory, warehousing, and distribution, • Manage co-packers, manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers, • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times, • Own forecasting across DTC, retail, and international markets, • Optimise stock levels to balance availability and working capital, • Oversee 3PLs, warehousing, and last-mile delivery, • Build scalable processes for retail distribution and European expansion, • Support onboarding into major retailers, • Ensure compliance with retailer requirements and SLAs, • Improve supply chain systems, reporting, and data visibility, • Implement best-in-class processes as we scale, • Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager (or similar) role within FMCG / food / DTC brands, • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, • Experience scaling from DTC into retail (highly desirable), • Exposure to international / European expansion, • Experience managing co-packers, 3PLs, and suppliers, • Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills, • Analytical and comfortable working with data, forecasting, and planning tools, • Hands-on, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Why Join Us? • Be part of a high-growth brand at a pivotal stage, • Work directly with founders and have real impact, • Build and shape the supply chain function from the ground up, • Opportunity to grow with the business as we expand internationally, • Competitive salary + performance bonus

Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) Manager, In-House London – hybrid model of office/remote working £75,000 + bonuses & benefits A fast-paced and multinational insurance business is recruiting an In-House IPT Manager. Reporting to the Senior Indirect Tax Manager, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Indirect Tax team. This position is purposed to take ownership and support on IPT technical matters, and offers excellent opportunity to expand beyond IPT alone (e.g. if VAT involvement is desired) and transformative automation projects also. This is an excellent opportunity for the IPT Manager seeking an in-house opportunity with a high-profile, credible employer. The successful candidate will bring an existing IPT specialism and will likely have trained in a top professional services firm. We are seeking: • ACA/CTA qualification (advantageous), • Wide-ranging and specialist knowledge of how insurance premium taxes apply to global insurance businesses, • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relay complex tax information to non-specialist stakeholders, • Excellent technological proficiency, project management skills, • The right to work permanently in the UK is essential for this role

The Finance Manager position is based with a fast-growing luxury spirits business operating across the UK, Europe, and the United States is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to lead its finance function. The company has achieved ~50% year-on-year growth and is currently focused on premium brand development and international expansion. About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO and Founders, this role combines financial leadership with strategic and operational involvement across the entire business. This position is based in London and is ideally suited for a "Qualified by Experience" (QBE) professional who excels in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment. Responsibilities • Cash & Revenue Tracking: Maintaining a 12-month rolling cash flow forecast, monitoring bank balances, and reviewing sales performance against forecasts by market and SKU., • Commercial Partnering: Joining sales and operations meetings to provide financial input on pricing, promotions, and distributor terms., • Monthly Financial Management: Closing accounts within five working days, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and COGS, and producing detailed management accounts packs., • Analysis & Forecasting: Conducting budget vs. actual variance analysis regarding volume, price, and margin movements., • Compliance & Reporting: Managing VAT returns, excise duty, and payroll submissions while ensuring regulatory compliance across all markets., • Annual Planning: Leading the annual budgeting process and managing year-end statutory accounts and audits. Qualifications • Experience: 5+ years of experience in finance, such as financial control or commercial finance., • Sector Background: Experience in high-growth environments is preferred, and exposure to the drinks or FMCG industry is highly advantageous. Required Skills • Technical Skills: Essential expertise in Xero and strong financial modelling capabilities., • Communication: Ability to influence strategic decisions and communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders. Preferred Skills • Adaptable individual with high ownership and a strong attention to detail. If you are interested in the role of Finance Manager and have the relevant experience and skillset please submit your CV highlighting your experience in lean, fast-paced environments.

Our client a fast paced and growing business based in Central London are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Accountant ideally with publishing sector experience to manage the full accounting cycle for the publishing entities within their remit. This role will suit someone who is comfortable operating across both transactional and month-end finance, with responsibility for bookkeeping, reconciliations, management accounts preparation and support for wider finance delivery. The role will also support the Group Finance Manager in delivering the wider finance remit across the trading businesses. The successful candidate will understand the financial nuances of publishing businesses, including project or title-based reporting, revenue recognition, cost tracking and margin analysis, and will be able to work effectively with the Group Finance Manager to deliver. Key Responsibilities - Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping • Manage the full end-to-end accounting for designated publishing trading entities., • Maintain accurate ledgers across purchase ledger, sales ledger, journals, accruals and prepayments., • Perform bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations., • Own the Accounts Receivable and Payable process ensuring timely invoicing, credit control and payment processing, • Prepare and post month-end journals and maintain high-quality supporting schedules., • Prepare monthly management accounts for the entities within remit, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting., • Support the Group Finance Manager to:, • Deliver an accurate month-end close to timetable, • Produce variance analysis and commentary, • Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow management., • Provide ad hoc analysis to support the performance and profitability of the publishing businesses., • Track performance by title, publication, campaign or project where required., • Assist with gross margin analysis and cost tracking across publications and related activities., • Support VAT returns, year-end reporting and audit requests., • Maintain strong financial controls across the relevant entities and ensure records are complete and audit ready., • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end schedules., • Work closely with Group Finance Manager to improve reporting, accountability and financial visibility. Qualifications • Previous finance experience within publishing, media or a content-led business., • Strong experience across bookkeeping through to management accounts preparation., • Experience of project, title or product-level reporting is desirable., • Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping capability., • Excellent attention to detail and strong month-end discipline., • Confident Excel skills and ability to work with detailed financial data., • Able to prioritise, take ownership and work independently., • A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and responsibility., • The opportunity to work closely with the Group Finance Manager and CFO in a lean finance team. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Senior Manager VAT Accountancy Practice Hybrid working £80,000 Pension and excellent benefits Our client has been established for over 20 years providing high quality tax and professional services to a growing number of international businesses. As part of an ongoing programme of expansion they are looking to appoint an experienced VAT Senior Manager to join their busy team in London. An experienced VAT professional with a proven track record of leadership, you will be a natural leader and spearhead the delivery of the firm's international VAT services. Most of the VAT advisory work will be generated from existing clients and allocated from internal sources. You will also be: • Delivering bespoke VAT advisory services through rigorous technical research and analysis., • Collaborating with internal teams on complex compliance challenges across diverse sectors., • Managing HMRC VAT checks and providing exceptional client support., • Developing new business opportunities and driving commercial success., • Significant experience in VAT advisory within an accountancy practice., • Proven people management skills to guide and mentor the VAT team., • CTA qualification (indirect VAT route) is advantageous. To apply simply contact John today at Pro Tax 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.

Your new companyA fast-growing, entrepreneurial Asset Manager, where they can create the greatest impact and deliver strong, sustainable long-term returns for leading global public and private institutions. Innovation and adaptability are central to how they create investment products and drive long-term growth. Diversity, collaboration, ambition, and straightforward communication underpin our culture and shape both the businesses we support and the people we hire.Your new role • Perform daily reconciliations between loan activity and cash balances., • Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts for lending entities., • Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements., • Liaise with external auditors to ensure deadlines are met., • Support preparation and submission of VAT returns., • A University Degree and Desire to study toward ACCA/CIMA (or something equivalent), • Exceptional attention to detail., • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Competitive salary (experience-dependent), • Discretionary bonus, • Pension scheme 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

Our Client This University is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. It advances global health equity through multidisciplinary research, spanning areas such as infectious diseases, vaccines, and climate change, while also providing policy guidance and training the next generation of health leaders.The Role This higher education institution is offering an opportunity to lead a team and serve as the primary point of contact for all financial reporting and controls.Key Responsibilities • Lead the planning, preparation, and audit of the organisation’s annual financial statements, working closely with the Financial Accountant and external auditors., • Develop efficient reporting templates and processes in TechOne for annual and quarterly reporting., • Lead implementation of the new FEHE SORP FRS102, including updated revenue and lease accounting standards. Prepare an impact assessment and produce a mock year-end (P9) set of accounts ahead of the 26/27 year end., • Review and update finance policies and regulations, creating supporting communications and training where needed., • Improve business processes following TechOne and Worktribe implementation, identifying inefficiencies and future development opportunities., • Oversee the organisation’s tax affairs, supporting the Tax Manager on VAT returns, corporation tax and international VAT compliance for online learners., • Provide guidance and approvals to direct reports.The Successful Candidate, • Strong experience preparing annual financial statements under recognised accounting standards; sector-specific SORP experience desirable., • Skilled in working with external auditors and project managing timelines, • Experience within the Higher Education SectorWhat’s on Offer?18 months FTC

VAT Manager - Financial Services Indirect Tax (Advisory). Financial Services Indirect Tax (VAT). This role offers the chance to work on complex, cross-border advisory projects within a diverse, collaborative environment that places strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and career deve

Group Tax & Treasury Manager – London We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-entity business backed by private equity to appoint a Group Tax & Treasury Manager. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across tax, treasury, and strategic finance, ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a standalone capacity and enjoys driving change. The Role Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the Group’s tax and treasury agenda. Operating within a highly acquisitive environment, you will ensure robust compliance, strengthen governance, and deliver practical, commercially focused tax solutions across the business. You will be the go-to person for all tax & treasury matters, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, minimise risk, and enhance efficiency—while reducing reliance on external advisors. Key Responsibilities • Lead UK corporation tax and VAT compliance, including filings, reporting, and statutory obligations, • Oversee tax accounting (current and deferred), group relief, and UK GAAP disclosures, • Manage transfer pricing, Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR), and thin capitalisation requirements, • Identify and deliver tax efficiencies, including R&D claims and capital allowances, • Provide expert VAT and indirect tax guidance across a complex group structure, • Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration, • Own treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, and cash pooling, • Due to the acquisitive nature of the business, there are now c50 bank accounts. Simplify the banking facility structure through the consolidation to one preferred supplier., • Strengthen governance frameworks, including SAO, CCO compliance, and tax risk management, • Act as the primary contact for HMRC and support audit and investor reporting A technically strong and commercially minded tax & treasury professional who is comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You bring a hands-on approach, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Key Requirements • Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA), • 5+ years’ experience in large, complex or PE-backed organisations, • Proven experience operating as a standalone Tax Manager, • Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and tax governance frameworks, • Experience managing tax across multi-entity structures, • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the tax and treasury function within a growing, acquisitive group. You’ll play a key role in driving strategic decisions, improving controls, and creating long-term value for the business. This position is based in central London, with an expectation of four days per week in the office initially moving to three days, post probation.

VAT Senior Manager – Accountancy Practice London Hybrid & Flexible Working Competitive, based on experience A leading accountancy practice in London is seeking a VAT Senior Manager to join its expanding VAT and Indirect Tax team. This pivotal role offers a client-facing, leadership opportunity for a CTA-qualified accountant with VAT expertise to manage complex advisory projects, optimise client outcomes, and contribute to the strategic growth of the VAT service. The Role Provide technical advice on VAT and Indirect Tax matters, supported by legislation, case law, and technical analysis Conduct VAT health checks and in-depth reviews to ensure clients’ systems are compliant and efficient Manage commercial aspects of VAT work, ensuring optimal financial outcomes for the firm and clients Build strong relationships internally and externally, identifying opportunities and managing expectations Advise clients on VAT structures to ensure compliance and timely payments Plan, manage, and deliver assignments to a high standard within budget Review prepared VAT returns and ensure technical excellence Lead VAT advisory projects, ensuring a practical, business-driven approach Contribute to winning new work through networking and proactive client management Liaise and negotiate with HMRC on behalf of clients Support cross-selling of VAT services across the firm and assist colleagues with VAT queries Assist the firm’s training function as required Ensure risk is managed appropriately while maximising value for clients and the firm Provide general support to the VAT team as needed Candidate Profile CTA-qualified (essential) Newly qualified VAT Senior Manager or experienced VAT professional ready for a senior leadership role Strong technical knowledge of UK VAT and Indirect Tax regulations Experience delivering VAT advisory services in practice or industry Commercially minded with strong risk management and analytical skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal Confident, tactful, and discreet professional manner Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously Strong IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn new software Team player who can also work independently What’s on Offer Hybrid working Flexible working hours Exposure to a wide range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to large corporates Opportunities to develop technical VAT expertise and lead advisory projects Clear progression within a growing, dynamic VAT team Collaborative and professional working environment with career development Location London – central office location Next Steps For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on or

Are you a fully ACCA or ACA Qualified Accounts Senior, Outsourcing Senior or Business Services Senior, either recently qualified or with some PQE, looking to upgrade to a modern and entrepreneurial Top 20 Accountancy practice firm based in an easily accessible location in the City (Zone 1 Central London)? Are you looking for a role which is mixed 50% Management Accounts, 30% Statutory Accounts, 10% VAT returns and 10% Corporation Tax Returns? Are you looking to gain exposure to a wide range of clients from different sectors, including Property, Financial Services, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Retail, Renewable Energy and other interesting sectors, split between growing SME’s to large listed international groups? If so, this large and well established accountancy practice is looking to recruit a fully ACCA or ACA Qualified Accounts Senior, Business Services Senior or Outsourcing & Accounts Senior due to impressive growth over the last few years. Your role will be varied and will include preparing monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, FRS 102 Statutory Accounts from start to finish, VAT returns and basic Corporation Tax returns. You will also get the chance to work on other areas of accountancy and many one off advisory based projects. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. You will work in a newly created role that will provide you with many growth opportunities in the future including the chance to be promoted to Manager grade in a short space of time. The firm offer hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home as well as flexible working hours. To be considered for this newly created role (March 2026) you will be a fully ACA or ACCA Qualified Statutory Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant or Business Services Senior, either newly qualified or up to one years of post-qualified experience. You will currently be working for a UK based practice firm of any size, with experience of the above duties, particularly preparing management accounts and ideally statutory accounts from start to finish. You will probably be working in a small or medium size firm in a mixed general practice role and be looking to upgrade to a better quality and larger firm with better support, training and structures in place as well as work with more interesting and high profile clients for you to work on. This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. The firm has a real family feel, with a very low staff turnover and staff always have successful long term careers at the firm. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of clients from a wide range of industries. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from other accountancy firms and international competitors. Overall this is a unique opportunity for a Qualified Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior or Business Services Senior from a practice background to join a good quality, modern and growing accountancy firm based in a Central London location and carry out a high profile accounts & advisory based role with great support and genuine career progression on offer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Indirect Tax team within a Top 10 UK accountancy practice. The role is an advisory-focused, offering exposure to a wide range of VAT issues and the chance to work closely with experienced senior colleagues across the firm. You'll work on varied and interesting VAT advisory projects, supporting clients with complex and evolving indirect tax matters while continuing to develop your technical and commercial skillset. The role: • Deliver VAT advisory work for a broad portfolio of clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice., • Support on complex VAT matters, applying legislation and case law to real-world business scenarios., • Manage VAT engagements from scoping through to delivery, ensuring work is completed to high technical and quality standards., • Draft clear, well-structured written advice and reports for clients and internal stakeholders., • Build strong working relationships with clients, acting as a day-to-day point of contact on engagements., • Support, review and coach junior team members, contributing to their technical development., • Work closely with Senior Managers, Directors and Partners on larger and more complex advisory projects. About you: • Solid experience in VAT / Indirect Tax, gained in practice, advisory or in-house., • Experience working on VAT advisory matters, with a good understanding of UK VAT legislation., • Comfortable managing multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly., • Experience reviewing junior team members' work and supporting their development., • Commercially minded with a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues. Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Reading or Sheffield. This role offers a strong platform to deepen your VAT advisory experience while progressing toward Senior Manager in a supportive and collaborative environment.

VAT Senior Manager - AdvisoryLondon (Hybrid working available) 80k-90k paAccountancy Practice Some VAT roles lean heavily on compliance. Others give you the chance to get properly involved in advisory work, build relationships, and influence growth. This sits firmly in the latter category. A well-established accountancy practice is strengthening its indirect tax capability and is looking to appoint a VAT Senior Manager - Advisory to play a key role in delivering complex work while supporting the ongoing development of the service line. It's a position with real visibility, where your input goes beyond day-to-day delivery. You'll be advising a varied client base, working alongside a collaborative senior team, and contributing to the wider commercial direction of the VAT offering within the accountancy practice. The role As VAT Senior Manager - Advisory, you'll take ownership of high-level VAT advisory work while also supporting client development initiatives. Based in London, with hybrid flexibility, this is a role where you'll have both technical depth and commercial exposure. What you'll be doing • Delivering tailored VAT advisory solutions across a broad portfolio of clients, • Leading on complex projects including partial exemption, international VAT matters, and structuring, • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships, • Supporting the identification and development of new business opportunities, • Collaborating with corporate tax, audit, and other teams to deliver integrated advice, • Mentoring and developing junior members of the team, • Contributing to the continued growth of the VAT offering within the accountancy practiceWhat we're looking for, • Strong VAT advisory experience gained within an accountancy practice, • Comfortable handling complex technical matters with a practical, client-focused approach, • Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to business development, • Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, • Experience managing or supporting junior team members, • ACA, CTA or equivalent qualification would be beneficialWhat's on offer, • Salary between £80,000 and £90,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working with flexibility around time in London, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing VAT team, • Supportive and collaborative culture within an established accountancy practice, • Exposure to high-quality advisory work across a diverse client base

This is a great opportunity to join a respected Indirect Tax team within a Top 10 UK accountancy practice. The role is advisory-focused and offers the chance to build strong technical VAT experience while working closely with Managers, Senior Managers and Partners on a wide range of client matters. You'll support the delivery of VAT advisory projects across a diverse client base, gaining exposure to complex issues and developing your commercial understanding in a supportive team environment. The role: • Support the delivery of VAT advisory work across a varied portfolio of clients., • Assist with the preparation of VAT advice, reports and technical analysis, applying legislation and case law., • Work as part of wider engagement teams, contributing to projects from scoping through to delivery., • Act as a day-to-day contact for clients on specific pieces of work, under supervision., • Analyse data and assist with drafting clear, practical client deliverables., • Review work prepared by junior team members and provide feedback as appropriate., • Work closely with Managers and Senior Managers to develop your technical and advisory skills. About you: • Experience in VAT / Indirect Tax, gained in practice, advisory or in-house., • Exposure to VAT advisory work and a good grounding in UK VAT legislation., • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities., • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence explaining VAT issues., • A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior colleagues., • Interest in developing a long-term career in VAT advisory. Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Reading or Sheffield. This role offers an excellent step up for someone looking to broaden their VAT advisory experience and progress toward Manager level within a supportive and well-established tax team.

An exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Indirect Tax team within a Top 10 UK accountancy practice. This Senior Manager role is strongly advisory-focused, offering the chance to lead on complex VAT matters, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping client relationships and team development. The role: • Lead and deliver complex VAT advisory engagements, providing clear, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base., • Act as a trusted adviser to clients on high-risk and strategic VAT issues, interpreting legislation and case law in a practical business context., • Take ownership of client relationships, managing engagements from scoping through to delivery and supporting Directors and Partners on key accounts., • Produce high-quality written advice and reports for senior stakeholders, including non-technical audiences., • Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring technical excellence and supporting their development., • Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions and identify new advisory opportunities., • Contribute to business development, thought leadership and the continued growth of the VAT practice. About you: • Significant VAT / Indirect Tax advisory experience, gained in practice or in-house., • Strong track record of advising on complex UK VAT matters and leading client engagements., • Experience managing and developing teams, with the confidence to lead projects and client discussions., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and commercially., • Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple advisory projects concurrently., • In-depth working knowledge of UK VAT legislation and current developments. Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Reading or Sheffield. This role offers senior-level client exposure, technical challenge and the opportunity to influence the direction of a growing VAT advisory practice.

Title: Mixed Tax Manager – London Location: London, UK | Hybrid & Flexible Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are recruiting a Mixed Tax Manager in London to provide advisory and compliance services to owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and family businesses. This client-facing role offers exposure to all stages of the business lifecycle, delivering bespoke tax advice across corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, VAT, and SDLT. Key Responsibilities • Manage delivery of holistic tax advice for OMBs and family business clients, • Prepare and review technical tax analysis, valuations, and HMRC submissions, • Advise on business reorganisations, share buy-backs, EMI/growth share schemes, and tax reliefs (EIS/SEIS), • Supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work for accuracy, • Support compliance work: corporation tax returns, annual computations, and technical queries, • Assist partners with client pitches and business development initiatives About You • ACA/ACCA and CTA/ATT qualified (or equivalent), • Extensive experience advising owner-managed and family businesses, • Strong knowledge across UK taxes and accountancy principles, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Organised, proactive, and client-focused, • Experienced in mentoring and developing junior colleagues, • Ability to deliver work to agreed timescales and budgets What’s on Offer • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Exposure to complex tax advisory projects for OMBs and family businesses, • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff, • Competitive salary and benefits package Location: London | Commutable from Canary Wharf, City of London, Westminster, Islington, and surrounding areas Apply: Contact Jack Wood at or call

Manager - Indirect TaxLondon / Hybrid £75,000 plus Allowance, bonus and superb benefits A market-leading Indirect Tax team is looking for a Manager to join its London office. You'll advise high-profile clients on VAT, customs, excise, stamp taxes, and environmental taxes, delivering practical solutions across advisory, compliance, and operational matters. What you'll do * Lead and deliver indirect tax projects from strategy to execution * Provide innovative, client-focused advice aligned with commercial needs * Build and maintain strong client relationships * Collaborate with UK and global teams, including legal, customs, and systems specialists * Mentor and develop junior colleagues * Apply technology and innovation to solve complex client challenges About you * Strong VAT and indirect tax technical expertise * Proven advisory experience in a client-facing role * Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills * Commercial, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment For a confidential conversation, contact John Corfield: 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.

Are you a fully ACCA or ACA Qualified Accounts Senior, Outsourcing Senior or Business Services Senior, either recently qualified or with some PQE, looking to upgrade to a modern and entrepreneurial Top 20 Accountancy practice firm based in an easily accessible location in the City (Zone 1 Central London)? Are you looking to gain exposure to a wide range of clients from different sectors, including Property, Financial Services, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Retail, Renewable Energy and other interesting sectors, split between growing SME’s to large listed international groups? Are you looking for a role which is mixed 50% Management Accounts, 30% Statutory Accounts, 10% VAT returns and 10% Corporation Tax Returns? If so, this large and well established accountancy practice is looking to recruit a fully ACCA or ACA Qualified Accounts Senior, Business Services Senior or Outsourcing & Accounts Senior due to impressive growth over the last few years. Your role will be varied and will include preparing monthly and quarterly Management Accounts, Statutory Accounts from start to finish, VAT returns and basic Corporation Tax returns. You will also get the chance to work on other areas of accountancy and many one off advisory based projects. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. You will work in a newly created role that will provide you with many growth opportunities in the future including the chance to be promoted to Manager grade in a short space of time. The firm offer hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home as well as flexible working hours. To be considered for this newly created role (March 2026) you will be a fully ACA or ACCA Qualified Statutory Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant or Business Services Senior, either newly qualified or up to one years of post-qualified experience. You will currently be working for a UK based practice firm of any size, with experience of the above duties, particularly preparing management accounts and ideally statutory accounts from start to finish. You will probably be working in a small or medium size firm in a mixed general practice role and be looking to upgrade to a better quality and larger firm with better support, training and structures in place as well as work with more interesting and high profile clients for you to work on. This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. The firm has a real family feel, with a very low staff turnover and staff always have successful long term careers at the firm. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of clients from a wide range of industries. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from other accountancy firms and international competitors. Overall this is a unique opportunity for a Qualified Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior or Business Services Senior from a practice background to join a good quality, modern and growing accountancy firm based in a Central London location and carry out a high profile accounts & advisory based role with great support and genuine career progression on offer.

Finance Manger – RetailLondon, West End (Office-Based)PermanentOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-paced luxury retail business in London. Reporting directly to the Founder, this role will support the financial operations of the office with a strong focus on international logistics and distribution.The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in VAT, multi-currency accounting, and cross-border transactions, as well as a strong understanding of luxury retail operations.Responsibilities • Manage invoicing and payments, ensuring accurate multi-currency transactions, • Raise and issue customer invoices for international orders, ensuring VAT compliance, • Perform bank and account reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, • Lead VAT processes, including margin scheme, deferred VAT, and cross-border reporting, • Coordinate with operations and logistics teams on logistics documentation and distribution workflows, • Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, accruals, and prepayments, • Monitor credit control and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments, • Act as a point of contact for external auditors and support internal compliance reviews, • Ensure accurate, organised, and compliant financial reporting across all operationsCandidate Profile, • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role, • Proven expertise in preparing UK VAT returns, ideally including:, • Margin scheme, • Deferred VAT, • International / cross-border transactions, • Experience in logistics, distribution, and import/export processes, • Strong experience with multi-currency accounting, • Proficiency in Xero is essential, • Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers, clients, and operations teams, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-value retail environment, • Commercial awareness of luxury retail and international logistics operations Tiger Recruitment is B Corp Certified, which means that we've been verified as meeting B Lab's high standards for social and environmental impact. REF:JL160612Tiger is B Corp Certified. We are part of a global movement of businesses committed to improving social and environmental conditions around the world.

Tax Dispute Manager Hybrid working Central London Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 We are proud to be partnering a London based Tax specialist pratice in their recruitment of a Tax Dispute Manager. The Tax Dispute Manager plays a pivotal role within the Corporate Tax team, leading the strategic management of complex tax disputes and HMRC enquiries across a diverse portfolio of clients. This senior position requires a deep understanding of UK corporate tax legislation, compliance frameworks and dispute resolution processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding clients through high-stakes tax audits, appeals, and litigation, ensuring timely, accurate, and commercially sound outcomes. The role demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can navigate intricate tax issues, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide authoritative advice under pressure. As a key advisor to senior leadership and clients alike, the Tax Dispute Manager contributes significantly to risk mitigation, regulatory compliance and the firm’s reputation for excellence in tax advisory services. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage complex tax disputes and HMRC enquiries from inception through resolution, including audit challenges, penalty assessments and appeal processes., • Develop and implement strategic dispute resolution plans tailored to client-specific circumstances and risk profiles., • Serve as the primary point of contact for HMRC during investigations, negotiations, and formal dispute proceedings., • Prepare and present detailed technical submissions, responses to HMRC queries, and appeal documentation with precision and clarity., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including tax advisory, audit, legal, and compliance to ensure coordinated and consistent client service., • Conduct in-depth analysis of tax legislation, case law, and HMRC practice notes to support dispute positions and identify potential risks., • Mentor and supervise junior tax professionals, providing guidance on dispute management, technical accuracy, and client communication., • Maintain comprehensive records of dispute cases, including timelines, correspondence, and decision outcomes for audit and reporting purposes., • Advise clients on proactive risk management strategies to reduce exposure to future disputes and enhance compliance posture., • Stay current with evolving tax legislation, HMRC guidance, and judicial developments impacting corporate tax disputes. Requirements • Strong experience in corporate tax, with a proven track record in managing HMRC enquiries and tax disputes., • CTA qualified or equivalent / qualified by experience., • In-depth knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation, including corporation tax, capital gains tax, transfer pricing and VAT., • Demonstrated experience in handling high-value or complex tax disputes, including appeals to the First-tier Tribunal and beyond., • Strong technical proficiency in preparing and presenting tax arguments, submissions, and responses to HMRC., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent clients confidently in high-pressure situations., • Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines., • Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent) with a focus on tax., • Experience working within a professional services firm, large corporation or tax advisory practice is highly desirable., • Familiarity with dispute resolution frameworks, including the HMRC Dispute Resolution Service and the Tax Tribunal system., • Ability to interpret and apply case law and HMRC practice notes to support client positions. Benefits • Competitive salary up to £100,000

Audit & Accounts Senior – 5 Partner Firm – West London Are you a Qualified Senior looking to take that next step into portfolio management Are you keen to build your career in Audit & Accounts within a collaborative and supportive practice Our client is a well-established accountancy practice based in West London, which provides a comprehensive range of audit, accounting, and tax services to businesses and individuals. The firm works with organisations of varying sizes, including UK and international clients. With a strong focus on building long-term relationships, the team takes a collaborative and transparent approach to helping clients improve performance, manage their financial responsibilities, and plan for future growth. Audit & Accounts Senior responsibilities will include: • Completing audit from planning through to completion, • Preparing statutory accounts for limited company clients together with files for Manager / Partner review, • Managing a portfolio of clients across various sectors, • Maintaining regular, proactive communication with clients to anticipate needs &, • deliver solutions, • Building strong relationships with your clients and ensuring that a quality service is delivered, • Building and maintaining good working relationships with clients, • ACA or ACCA Qualified, • Experience of leading audits from planning to completion, • Demonstrate the ability to lead staff during an audit, • Have sound knowledge of UK tax, VAT and accounting regulations, • Hybrid working

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a VAT Manager in an established tax team that enjoy a high profile internally. Reporting to the Tax Director, the role provides broad experience within a commercial setting, encompassing VAT compliance, business partnering and transaction advice. As i

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance., • Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return., • Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits., • Manage the corporation tax function for Natural England, including accurate and timely re-turns., • Maintain tax policies, guidance notes, and training materials across the organisation., • Act as senior tax adviser on complex, ambiguous or high risk tax queries., • Work collaboratively with the wider tax team across VAT, benefits, IR35, and corp tax., • En...

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified General Practice Manager or Audit, Accounts & Tax Manager with strong experience of all areas of general practice, including Audit assignments, Statutory Accounts preparations, VAT returns and Corporation Tax assignments? Are you from a small or medium size firm

Substantial VAT experience gained in the financial services, with experience operating at Senior Manager level either in-house or in a Big 4/Top 10 environment. Senior Indirect Tax Manager, Financial Services. This organisation is undergoing significant change and transformation, offering an excelle

London | Hybrid (London office).A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced VAT Manager to join its growing Advisory team in London.This is a commercially focused role offering high-quality, technical work, strong client exposure and clear progression within a supportive, forward-

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time VAT Manager (3-4 days) in an established tax team that enjoy a high profile internally.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a VAT Manager in an established tax team that enjoy a high profile internally.

External Job Description Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Indirect Tax business continues to grow at a rapid pace. Indirect Taxes raise significant revenues for governments globally and gain increasing focus from tax authorities, the media and the public. For you it's the chance to hone your client service skills with interesting and complex assignments to help clients of all sizes succeed. The team comprises a mix of ‘home-grown' (including at partner level) and externally recruited talent. This strength and diversity of knowledge creates an environment where our team can bring fresh thinking and a varied perspective to every project, enabling us to deliver creative, commercial and robust solutions for our clients. Responsibilities: • There will be an expectation that you will take full responsibility for project delivery on your portfolio, • Review of work prepared by more junior members of staff, • Liaise with HMRC, • To ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and keep client/Partner informed of changes in scope / overruns and plan staff assignments in order to give an appropriate spread of experience, • Identify risk and technical matters, as well as selling opportunities, to the Partner, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters., • Provide overall support to Partners on client matters and assist Partners in the management and leadership of the group, this will include support at times for the recruitment and management of staff, • A key skill will be the ability to recognise business development opportunities and inform and work with the Partner and the client to develop these when they arise, • Develop contact with clients at senior level and maintain contact with other levels as appropriate to ensure the firm has the confidence of the client We're looking for someone with: • Significant understanding of and previous experience within UK VAT., • In-depth knowledge of recent key updates and areas of focus in Financial Services VAT, • Responsibility for review of VAT compliance for own portfolio and involved in any VAT advice required by your clients, by delegating and developing the juniors in the team in delivering this, • Ability to manage a large and varied client portfolio, • Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing direct with HMRC, • Experience of dealing with client senior management and collaborating with our wider FS tax team, • Ideally CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. xrnqpay We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Client Manager A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Stevenage, Hertfordshire - office based Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year + Benefits Full-time, Permanent The Role We are looking for an experienced Client Manager to join our growing accountancy practice in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This is a key role where youll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, oversee the delivery of high-quality accounting and advisory services, and play an important part in developing and supporting our team. Youll be trusted to build strong client relationships, lead meetings, review work prepared by junior staff, and provide proactive advice that helps business owners make better decisions. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their main point of contact., • Review bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end accounts prepared by the team., • Ensure all work is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time., • Prepare and present management accounts and financial reports to clients., • Lead client meetings and provide practical, value-adding advice., • Mentor and support Semi-Seniors, Juniors, and Trainees., • Work closely with Directors on advisory work and client development., • A supportive, people-first culture where your contribution genuinely matters., • Autonomy to manage your clients and workload with trust and flexibility., • Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow., • A modern, cloud-based working environment no outdated systems., • Competitive salary with commission and bonus opportunities., • Ongoing training, CPD, and mentoring., • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and Christmas closure., • Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)., • Proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice., • Strong technical knowledge of accounts and tax for SMEs., • Confident leading client meetings and building long-term relationships., • Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff., • Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills. Benefits: • Additional leave, • Casual dress, • Free parking, • Are you a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)?, • This is an office-based role in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Are you able to commute to the office on a daily basis?, • Have you managed your own portfolio of SME clients in an accountancy practice?

Job Title: Tax Manager Location: Southall Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 The Client Our client are a medium sized established Chartered / Certified Accountants firm, they are managed by ex-big four auditors, consultants and tax experts. They provide Audit, Assurance and Tax services in the UK with a team of experienced Chartered / Certified Accountants and Consultants. They are looking to add an experienced Tax Manager to their team. The Role of Tax Manager The Tax Manager will support and manage a portfolio of clients, providing assistance across UK direct and indirect tax matters, including HMRC payroll and employment tax compliance. The role involves delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting client relationships and internal team development. Key Responsibilities of the Tax Manager Direct Tax Assist clients with UK corporation tax and personal tax compliance, including preparation and review of tax computations and filing and returns. Support clients on tax planning matters and ad-hoc advisory queries. Liaise with HMRC on enquiries, disclosures, and correspondence. Assist with quarterly, year-end tax provisions and related disclosures. Indirect Tax Support clients with VAT registrations, VAT return preparation and review and VAT submission. Advise on VAT treatments for transactions. Support clients other VAT compliance where applicable. Payroll & Employment Taxes Assist clients with HMRC payroll compliance, including PAYE, RTI submissions and filings. Support preparation and review of P11D and PSA returns. Others Develop financial and economic analyses and models to support restructuring and pricing decisions and ensuring transfer pricing compliance. Prepare project deliverables including reports, presentations, Master Files, Local Files, and Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. Client & Practice Support Manage day-to-day client communications and provide timely tax support. Assist with onboarding new clients and understanding their tax requirements. Qualifications & Experience Essential Qualified CTA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent). Minimum 5 years' UK tax experience within an accountancy or tax advisory firm. Practical experience in direct and indirect tax compliance. Exposure to HMRC payroll and employment tax matters. Strong working knowledge of UK tax legislation. Skills & Competencies Strong technical and analytical skills. Clear written and verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple client deadlines. Client-focused and commercially aware. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits as per UK market. Exposure to a varied client base. Supportive and collaborative working environment. TPBN1_UKTJ

Ref: 23314 The Skills You'll Need: Relevant qualification in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent preferred), proven experience in UK tax compliance, strong knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, EORI and UK GAAP within automotive or motor sector. Your New Salary: Up to 60k depending on the experience Office based Perm Reports to: Senior Finance Manager Start: ASAP Location: Central London Role Overview: The Tax Officer will be responsible for overseeing all tax-related matters within the company, ensuring full compliance with UK tax regulations. The successful candidate will manage corporate and payroll taxes, VAT submissions, import/export duties, and maintain direct communication with HMRC. Tax Officer - What You'll be Doing: Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & HMRC Liaison • Act as the primary point of contact with HMRC for all tax-related matters, • Ensure full compliance with UK tax legislation and reporting requirements, • Respond to HMRC enquiries, investigations, and correspondence, • Prepare and submit Corporation Tax returns, • Manage business rates and other applicable company taxes, • Prepare and submit VAT returns (including Margin Scheme if applicable to vehicle sales), • Ensure correct VAT treatment of vehicle sales, imports, exports, and intra-EU transactions, • Oversee customs declarations and import/export tax compliance, • Ensure correct calculation and payment of customs duties, • Oversee PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NIC), and other payroll-related taxes, • Review and verify payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance, • Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate tax reporting, • Support audits and provide tax documentation as required, • Identify tax planning opportunities and advise management on tax efficiency Qualifications & Experience • Relevant qualification in Accounting, Taxation, or Finance (e.g., ATT, CTA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent preferred), • At least 5 years proven experience in UK tax compliance, • Strong knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, EORI and UK GAAP, • Experience in the automotive industry is desirable, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with HMRC and external advisors, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

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We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-paced luxury retail business in London. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in VAT, multi-currency accounting, and cross-border transactions, as well as a strong understanding of luxury retail operations.