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Location: Cheadle Hulme Salary: 17,000- 21,000 per annum, depending on age and experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity Are you looking to start a career in accountancy with a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term future? We're working with a growing accountancy practice looking to recruit an Accounts Apprentice to join its contractor accountancy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is keen to learn how an accountancy practice operates, develop practical skills and work towards a recognised qualification. You'll initially support the team with a variety of administrative and accounts-related duties, gaining hands-on experience while learning from experienced colleagues. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and develop your technical accounting skills. The Role Your responsibilities will initially include: Assisting with confirmation statements for limited companies. Supporting Companies House submissions and client identity verification checks. Helping manage incoming and outgoing post and general administration. Assisting with self-assessment tax return information and submissions. Supporting bookkeeping tasks and the preparation of VAT returns. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring client information is kept up to date. Providing general support to the contractor accountancy team and helping deliver a good service to clients. As you progress, you'll be given the opportunity to develop your understanding of accounts, tax and wider accountancy practice work. What We're Looking For You don't need previous accountancy experience for this role. We're more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and potential. Ideally, you'll be: Hardworking, organised and willing to learn. Sociable and comfortable working as part of a team. Reliable, with a positive attitude towards taking on new tasks. Keen to build a career in accountancy and work towards professional qualifications. Comfortable communicating with colleagues and, over time, clients. Whether you've recently left school or college, are considering a career change, or are simply looking for an opportunity to get into accountancy, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Training and Progression You'll receive practical, on-the-job experience alongside structured apprenticeship training, allowing you to earn while you learn. The longer-term aim is to help you progress into a fully qualified accountant. Following completion of your apprenticeship, the firm will also support your continued professional development by covering exam costs. How to Apply If you're enthusiastic about starting a career in accountancy and would like to learn more, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity.

Sales Director - Invoice Finance Location: London (Remote Working Considered) Are you an experienced Invoice Finance sales professional ready to take the next step? I'm working on an exciting opportunity for a Sales Director to join a growing business, taking ownership of sales activity, developing new relationships and driving growth within the invoice finance market. We're keen to speak with commercially minded individuals who know the invoice finance industry, understand its customers and have a proven ability to win new business. What we're looking for: Strong experience within the invoice finance sector - essential. A proven background in sales, business development or sales leadership. Confident building relationships, identifying opportunities and winning new clients. A commercially driven approach with the ability to develop and grow a sales pipeline. Experience within the umbrella, contractor or recruitment sectors would be a great advantage, but isn't essential. The opportunity: Sales Director-level position with scope to make a real impact. London-based, with flexibility around remote working. Opportunity to help drive business growth and develop key market relationships. If you have invoice finance experience and are open to exploring a new opportunity, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation. Interested? Please give me a call on (phone number removed)

Pay & Bill Administrator Working Pattern: Hybrid The Opportunity An established specialist provider of recruitment funding and back-office solutions is looking for an organised and detail-oriented Pay & Bill Administrator to join its growing team. The business works closely with recruitment agencies, providing financial and administrative support across invoicing, contractor payments and payroll processes. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of pay and bill activities across a portfolio of recruitment agencies. This will include processing worker timesheets and payments, producing client invoices and ensuring all payroll and invoicing activities are completed accurately and on time. You will work closely with recruitment agencies, workers and internal colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient service, maintaining high standards of accuracy, communication and customer service. Key Responsibilities Process timesheets received from recruitment agencies and arrange subsequent payments to workers across a variety of payment methods. Review agency payroll submissions, ensuring all information is accurate, complete and processed using the appropriate systems and technology. Ensure all worker payments are processed and delivered on time each week. Produce and issue client invoices in the required format, ensuring all relevant supporting documentation is included. Manage the weekly invoicing process, escalating any credit notes, invoice amendments or discrepancies to the appropriate senior team member. Ensure all pay and bill requests are supported by the correct documentation before processing. Proactively manage and resolve payroll queries, including worker payment queries, holiday pay, P45 requests and other payroll-related matters. Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing, scanning and document management. Maintain accurate records and ensure all information is correctly recorded within company systems. Follow established guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy and best practice across all pay and bill activities. Build and maintain effective working relationships with recruitment agencies, workers and internal colleagues. About You Ideally, you will have previous experience within a pay and bill, payroll or recruitment administration environment. Experience working for an umbrella company would also be highly advantageous, particularly with an understanding of PAYE, umbrella and CIS payroll processes. We're looking for someone who is: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable working with figures, timesheets, invoices and payroll information. Confident using IT systems and handling data accurately. Proactive when dealing with queries and resolving issues. Able to manage deadlines and prioritise a varied workload. A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients, workers and colleagues. A team player who takes pride in delivering an accurate and reliable service. The Working Environment You'll be joining a specialist team where accuracy, communication and consistency are key. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with three days in the office and two days working from home once fully trained. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing payroll, umbrella or recruitment administration experience to develop their career within the recruitment finance sector. If interessted, please give me a call on (phone number removed)

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Working) Working Pattern: 3 days office-based / 2 days working from home The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an Onboarding Coordinator to join a growing and forward-thinking business, playing a key role in ensuring a smooth, efficient and positive onboarding experience for new customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organisational skills and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service. You'll be responsible for coordinating the onboarding journey from initial engagement through to completion, ensuring all relevant processes, documentation and communication are handled accurately and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new customers. Act as a key point of contact throughout the onboarding journey, providing regular updates and support. Gather, review and process relevant documentation and information to ensure all onboarding requirements are met. Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. Monitor onboarding progress, proactively identifying and resolving any delays or potential issues. Maintain accurate records, systems and databases, ensuring all information is up to date. Ensure all onboarding activities are completed in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve onboarding processes and enhance the overall customer experience. About You We're looking for someone who is: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. A confident communicator, comfortable liaising with a variety of stakeholders. Customer-focused, with a genuine passion for delivering a great experience. Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a wider team. IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems. Experienced in administration, coordination, onboarding or customer service roles. What's on Offer? Commission scheme A varied and rewarding role within an established and growing business. Hybrid working, with three days office-based and two days working from home. The opportunity to take ownership of the onboarding process and make a real difference. A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. If you're an organised, personable and proactive individual looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Head of Asset Finance Commercial Finance Competitive Salary + Bonus Ready to build, grow and make your mark in asset finance? We're working with an ambitious commercial finance business looking for a Head of Asset Finance to take ownership of and drive its asset finance offering. This is a fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial finance professional who knows how to win business, build relationships and turn opportunities into growth. What you'll be doing Lead and grow the asset finance proposition. Generate new business through brokers, introducers and direct relationships. Build strong relationships with funders and lending partners. Structure and negotiate asset finance facilities. Develop a strong pipeline and identify new commercial opportunities. Lead and develop the team as the business grows. Help shape the wider strategy and future direction of the division. What we're looking for Proven experience within asset finance. A strong track record of winning and developing new business. Established broker, introducer and funder relationships. Good knowledge of asset finance products, credit and deal structuring. Previous leadership or proposition-building experience. A commercially minded, driven and entrepreneurial approach. What's on offer? Senior leadership position with real autonomy. Opportunity to build and grow a business offering. Competitive basic salary and attractive bonus. The chance to make a genuine commercial impact. Interested? If you know asset finance and have the ambition to take something to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to (phone number removed)

Head of Invoice Finance Commercial Finance Ready to build something exciting in the world of invoice finance? We're working with an ambitious and growing commercial finance business looking to appoint a Head of Invoice Finance to lead and develop its invoice finance offering. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced invoice finance professional who combines strong sales ability with commercial thinking and leadership. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership, grow the proposition, build relationships and play a major part in the future success of the business. What you'll be doing Take ownership of the invoice finance proposition and drive its growth. Generate new business through direct sales, introducer networks and broker relationships. Build and develop relationships with accountants, commercial finance brokers and professional introducers. Identify new opportunities and develop strategies to increase lending volumes. Manage the full sales process, from initial enquiry through to completion. Work closely with lenders, funders and internal teams to structure suitable funding solutions. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities. Lead, motivate and develop the invoice finance team as the proposition grows. Identify opportunities to improve processes, service delivery and the overall customer experience. Contribute to wider business strategy and help shape the future direction of the division. What we're looking for Strong experience within invoice finance, factoring, invoice discounting or wider working capital solutions. A proven track record of originating and converting new business. Established relationships with commercial finance brokers, introducers and professional networks. Good understanding of credit assessment, facility structuring and the lending process. Experience building or developing an invoice finance proposition or sales function. Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others. A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with plenty of drive and ambition. What's in it for you? A senior leadership position with genuine autonomy. The opportunity to shape and grow an invoice finance business. The backing of an established commercial finance operation. The chance to build relationships, develop a team and make a real commercial impact. Competitive basic salary and an attractive bonus structure. Interested? If you're an invoice finance specialist who knows how to win business, build relationships and turn opportunities into growth, we'd love to hear from you. If interested please give me a call in (phone number removed)

Risk Lead Ready to take ownership and make a real impact? We're working with an ambitious, growing financial services business looking to appoint a Risk Lead to take ownership of its risk function and support its next stage of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving and refining processes rather than working within a rigid corporate environment. You'll have the freedom to bring new ideas, challenge existing ways of working and play a key role in shaping the business. The role Take ownership of the company's risk function, policies and procedures. Lead and develop risk processes, ensuring they support sustainable growth. Oversee credit, operational and portfolio risk. Identify potential risks and implement practical solutions. Work closely with senior leadership to balance commercial opportunities with risk. Drive improvements, introduce new ideas and develop a strong risk culture. Provide leadership and guidance across the wider business. What we're looking for Senior experience at Head of Risk, Head of Credit or Director level. Essential: Direct experience within invoice finance and/or payroll. A background in a growing SME, scale-up or entrepreneurial financial services business. Strong knowledge of credit risk, lending and portfolio management. Experience owning and improving processes, rather than simply following established frameworks. A hands-on, commercially minded approach with strong leadership skills. Recruitment or staffing industry experience would be a real advantage. What's on offer? A senior position with genuine autonomy and influence. The opportunity to shape and develop the risk function. A growing business where your ideas and experience can make a real difference. Interested? If you're an experienced invoice finance or payroll risk professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence strategy and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please give me a call on (phone number removed) if interested

If you're working in practice and feel like you've hit a ceiling, this could be the move you're looking for. We're working with a growing accountancy practice in Greater Manchester that's looking to bring another Client Accountant into the team. They've built a great reputation for looking after both their clients and their staff, with plenty of opportunities to develop and progress. You'll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, getting involved in everything from year-end accounts and VAT through to management accounts and tax returns. It's a varied role where you'll have plenty of client contact and the chance to build long-term relationships. What you'll be doing - Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. - Producing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns. - Managing your own portfolio of clients and being their main point of contact. - Supporting clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. - Answering client queries and providing day-to-day advice. - Working closely with the wider team to deliver a great service. What we're looking for - Experience working in a UK accountancy practice. - Confident preparing accounts for a range of SME clients. - Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping. - AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, although we're equally happy to consider someone qualified through experience. - Someone who's personable, organised and enjoys working directly with clients.

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join an independently owned, long-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Cheshire. This is a new position created through continued growth and increasing client demand , particularly around Making Tax Digital. You will join a friendly team and take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and VAT requirements of your own portfolio of clients. The Role Working closely with the firm's Portfolio Managers, you will manage bookkeeping and VAT work across a varied portfolio of SME clients, trades and professions. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients. Processing and coding sales and purchase transactions. Completing regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. Preparing VAT workings and VAT returns. Monitoring VAT deadlines and proactively chasing clients for information. Applying the correct VAT treatment to transactions. Maintaining accurate ledgers and keeping client records up to date. Reviewing figures and identifying unusual transactions or significant changes. Acting as a key point of contact for clients on bookkeeping and VAT matters. Dealing with client queries by phone and email. Working closely with Portfolio Managers and colleagues across accounts, tax and payroll. Managing multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously within a practice environment. Working with cloud accounting systems including Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage , as well as Excel. About You The key requirement is proven bookkeeping and VAT experience rather than specific qualifications. You will ideally have: Solid experience working across multiple clients or entities. Strong practical bookkeeping experience. Good understanding of double entry and basic accounting principles. Hands-on experience preparing VAT returns. Experience working within Making Tax Digital requirements. Experience using at least one cloud accounting system. Good understanding of bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance. Confidence communicating directly with clients and chasing information when required. Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A good eye for detail and the common sense to recognise when figures don't look right. Accountancy practice experience would be a strong advantage , particularly if you are used to time recording, billing and managing several clients at once. Candidates coming from industry will also be considered where they can demonstrate the required bookkeeping and VAT experience and have a genuine interest in moving into practice. Formal qualifications are not essential . The firm is open to qualified-by-experience bookkeepers with strong practical experience. The Firm You will be joining a team of around 25 people in the Cheshire office, including five Partners. The culture is friendly, collaborative and down-to-earth. It is a busy environment, but one where people genuinely enjoy working together. The firm places a strong emphasis on personal relationships , both internally and with clients. There are no call centres or ticketing systems - clients know their accountant and receive a genuinely personal service.

If you're currently working in practice and looking for a role where you can broaden your experience, take on more responsibility and work more closely with clients, this could be worth a look. We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Liverpool who are looking to add an Accountant to their team. They have a strong reputation locally and offer a supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop rather than getting stuck doing the same work year after year. The role will give you exposure to a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, covering accounts, tax, VAT and bookkeeping. You'll have plenty of client contact and the opportunity to build relationships and become a trusted point of contact. What you'll be doing Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. Preparing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns. Looking after a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients. Dealing directly with clients and handling day-to-day queries. Assisting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software. Working closely with the wider team and supporting clients with their accounting needs. What we're looking for Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice. Experience preparing accounts for a range of SME clients. Good knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping and general practice work. AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, or qualified through experience. Someone personable and confident with clients who wants to continue developing their career.

If you're working in practice and feel like you've hit a ceiling, this could be the move you're looking for. We're working with a growing accountancy practice in Greater Manchester that's looking to bring another Client Accountant into the team. They've built a great reputation for looking after both their clients and their staff, with plenty of opportunities to develop and progress. You'll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, getting involved in everything from year-end accounts and VAT through to management accounts and tax returns. It's a varied role where you'll have plenty of client contact and the chance to build long-term relationships. What you'll be doing - Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. - Producing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns. - Managing your own portfolio of clients and being their main point of contact. - Supporting clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. - Answering client queries and providing day-to-day advice. - Working closely with the wider team to deliver a great service. What we're looking for - Experience working in a UK accountancy practice. - Confident preparing accounts for a range of SME clients. - Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping. - AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, although we're equally happy to consider someone qualified through experience. - Someone who's personable, organised and enjoys working directly with clients.

If you're currently working in practice and looking for a role where you can broaden your experience, take on more responsibility and work more closely with clients, this could be worth a look. We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Lancaster who are looking to add an Accountant to their team click apply for full job details