Location: Hertfordshire/North London base, with regular UK travel Package: Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and car allowance Hours: Full-time Abbeygate Search is partnering with a growing international business that provides technology-led equipment and ongoing service solutions to major organisations across the UK. With significant growth anticipated over the coming years, the business is looking to appoint a Senior National Account Manager to take ownership of several of its most commercially important customer relationships. This is a high-profile role for someone who can operate comfortably with senior decision-makers while coordinating the operational detail required to deliver complex, multi-site customer programmes. You will have the opportunity to shape the national account approach, influence commercial strategy and play an important part in the company's continued UK expansion. The role You will: Take commercial ownership of strategically important national customer accounts. Build trusted relationships with procurement, commercial and operational leaders, including director and board-level contacts. Create clear account strategies covering growth, retention and long-term partnership opportunities. Lead negotiations around pricing, renewals, service agreements and longer-term commercial arrangements. Identify opportunities to expand services, introduce additional solutions and support wider customer rollouts. Deliver strategic account reviews, forecasts and performance updates internally and externally. Work closely with service, installation, technical and operational teams to ensure successful customer delivery. Act as a senior escalation point for significant commercial or service-related matters. Monitor market developments and customer priorities, using that insight to inform commercial strategy. Provide guidance and support to less experienced account-management colleagues where appropriate. Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and relevant forums. What we are looking for You will need: Strong experience managing large, complex national or strategic accounts. A background in B2B equipment, technology, managed services or another solutions-led environment. Experience working with major retail, hospitality or similarly complex multi-site customers. A demonstrable record of negotiating high-value contracts, renewals and commercial agreements. Strong commercial and financial understanding, with the ability to structure profitable long-term partnerships. Confidence communicating and presenting at director and board level. The ability to develop account strategy rather than simply maintain existing relationships. Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills. A proactive, self-sufficient approach and the ability to manage a valuable account portfolio with limited supervision. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally. Experience within sustainability, environmental services or a market undergoing regulatory change would be advantageous but is not essential. What is on offer Competitive base salary. Performance-related bonus or commission. Company car or car allowance. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Pension scheme. A visible and influential position within a growing international business. The opportunity to shape major national customer partnerships during an important period of expansion.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Location: Hertfordshire/North London base, with regular UK travel Package: Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and car allowance Hours: Full-time Abbeygate Search is partnering with a growing international business that provides technology-led equipment and ongoing service solutions to major organisations across the UK. With significant growth anticipated over the coming years, the business is looking to appoint a Senior National Account Manager to take ownership of several of its most commercially important customer relationships. This is a high-profile role for someone who can operate comfortably with senior decision-makers while coordinating the operational detail required to deliver complex, multi-site customer programmes. You will have the opportunity to shape the national account approach, influence commercial strategy and play an important part in the company's continued UK expansion. The role You will: Take commercial ownership of strategically important national customer accounts. Build trusted relationships with procurement, commercial and operational leaders, including director and board-level contacts. Create clear account strategies covering growth, retention and long-term partnership opportunities. Lead negotiations around pricing, renewals, service agreements and longer-term commercial arrangements. Identify opportunities to expand services, introduce additional solutions and support wider customer rollouts. Deliver strategic account reviews, forecasts and performance updates internally and externally. Work closely with service, installation, technical and operational teams to ensure successful customer delivery. Act as a senior escalation point for significant commercial or service-related matters. Monitor market developments and customer priorities, using that insight to inform commercial strategy. Provide guidance and support to less experienced account-management colleagues where appropriate. Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and relevant forums. What we are looking for You will need: Strong experience managing large, complex national or strategic accounts. A background in B2B equipment, technology, managed services or another solutions-led environment. Experience working with major retail, hospitality or similarly complex multi-site customers. A demonstrable record of negotiating high-value contracts, renewals and commercial agreements. Strong commercial and financial understanding, with the ability to structure profitable long-term partnerships. Confidence communicating and presenting at director and board level. The ability to develop account strategy rather than simply maintain existing relationships. Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills. A proactive, self-sufficient approach and the ability to manage a valuable account portfolio with limited supervision. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally. Experience within sustainability, environmental services or a market undergoing regulatory change would be advantageous but is not essential. What is on offer Competitive base salary. Performance-related bonus or commission. Company car or car allowance. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Pension scheme. A visible and influential position within a growing international business. The opportunity to shape major national customer partnerships during an important period of expansion.
Abbeygate Search is supporting an established business in Leeds with the appointment of a Sales Ledger Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a varied, hands-on position within a busy finance team. It would suit someone with previous sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control experience who enjoys keeping accounts accurate, resolving queries and working closely with customers and internal departments. The role Maintaining customer accounts and ensuring information is accurate Processing invoices, credit notes and account adjustments Allocating incoming payments Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments Responding to invoice and payment queries Producing regular sales ledger and aged-debt reports Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties About you Previous experience within sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control Confident working with a high volume of transactions Comfortable speaking with customers and resolving account queries Good Excel skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system SAP experience would be particularly useful, although comparable systems will be considered Accurate, organised and able to manage competing priorities Available to begin a new position at relatively short notice The position is based on-site in Leeds and offers a salary of approximately £27,000-£29,000 , depending on experience. Please apply with your CV or contact Abbeygate Search for a confidential conversation.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Abbeygate Search is supporting an established business in Leeds with the appointment of a Sales Ledger Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a varied, hands-on position within a busy finance team. It would suit someone with previous sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control experience who enjoys keeping accounts accurate, resolving queries and working closely with customers and internal departments. The role Maintaining customer accounts and ensuring information is accurate Processing invoices, credit notes and account adjustments Allocating incoming payments Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments Responding to invoice and payment queries Producing regular sales ledger and aged-debt reports Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties About you Previous experience within sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control Confident working with a high volume of transactions Comfortable speaking with customers and resolving account queries Good Excel skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system SAP experience would be particularly useful, although comparable systems will be considered Accurate, organised and able to manage competing priorities Available to begin a new position at relatively short notice The position is based on-site in Leeds and offers a salary of approximately £27,000-£29,000 , depending on experience. Please apply with your CV or contact Abbeygate Search for a confidential conversation.
A growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join its compliance-focused private client team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys managing their own portfolio, building long-term client relationships and taking ownership of complex private client tax work, particularly around trusts, estates, IHT, TRS and personal tax compliance . The role would suit someone already operating at Assistant Manager level or above who is ready for more ownership, broader client exposure and the chance to support the development of junior team members. The role You will manage a varied private client portfolio, acting as the main day-to-day contact and ensuring all compliance work is delivered accurately and on time. Typical work will include: Managing a portfolio of private client, trust and estate tax cases Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns Handling trust and estate compliance matters, including TRS requirements Supporting with IHT returns and related estate administration matters Preparing CGT calculations and real-time CGT reporting where required Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team Monitoring deadlines, workflow, WIP and billing across your portfolio Identifying additional client needs and opportunities for wider advisory support Supporting process improvements and the use of technology within the team Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues Liaising with internal advisory specialists where more complex planning work is required About you You will ideally have a strong background in private client tax compliance gained within an accountancy practice, tax advisory firm, legal/professional services environment or similar. The firm is particularly keen to speak with people who have hands-on experience across trusts, estates, TRS and IHT compliance , as this will form an important part of the portfolio. You will need: A relevant tax or professional qualification, such as ATT, CTA, STEP, CA, ACCA or equivalent Private client tax compliance experience at Assistant Manager level or above Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts and estates Confidence dealing directly with clients The ability to review work and support junior team members Good organisation and deadline management skills A practical, client-focused approach Experience with estate administration or tax software such as CCH would be useful, but is not essential. Why this role? This is a chance to join a well-established, growing professional services business with a strong private client offering and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue developing technically, while also supporting and mentoring others in the team. The firm offers: Hybrid working Flexible working culture Private medical cover Enhanced family leave Pension and life assurance Employee wellbeing support Paid volunteering time Ongoing training and career development This would be a good move for someone who enjoys private client tax, wants a role with genuine responsibility and is looking for a supportive environment where they can continue progressing.
Aug 03, 2026
Full time
A growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager to join its compliance-focused private client team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys managing their own portfolio, building long-term client relationships and taking ownership of complex private client tax work, particularly around trusts, estates, IHT, TRS and personal tax compliance . The role would suit someone already operating at Assistant Manager level or above who is ready for more ownership, broader client exposure and the chance to support the development of junior team members. The role You will manage a varied private client portfolio, acting as the main day-to-day contact and ensuring all compliance work is delivered accurately and on time. Typical work will include: Managing a portfolio of private client, trust and estate tax cases Preparing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns Handling trust and estate compliance matters, including TRS requirements Supporting with IHT returns and related estate administration matters Preparing CGT calculations and real-time CGT reporting where required Reviewing work prepared by junior members of the team Monitoring deadlines, workflow, WIP and billing across your portfolio Identifying additional client needs and opportunities for wider advisory support Supporting process improvements and the use of technology within the team Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues Liaising with internal advisory specialists where more complex planning work is required About you You will ideally have a strong background in private client tax compliance gained within an accountancy practice, tax advisory firm, legal/professional services environment or similar. The firm is particularly keen to speak with people who have hands-on experience across trusts, estates, TRS and IHT compliance , as this will form an important part of the portfolio. You will need: A relevant tax or professional qualification, such as ATT, CTA, STEP, CA, ACCA or equivalent Private client tax compliance experience at Assistant Manager level or above Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio Strong technical knowledge across personal tax, trusts and estates Confidence dealing directly with clients The ability to review work and support junior team members Good organisation and deadline management skills A practical, client-focused approach Experience with estate administration or tax software such as CCH would be useful, but is not essential. Why this role? This is a chance to join a well-established, growing professional services business with a strong private client offering and a collaborative culture. You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work, build strong client relationships and continue developing technically, while also supporting and mentoring others in the team. The firm offers: Hybrid working Flexible working culture Private medical cover Enhanced family leave Pension and life assurance Employee wellbeing support Paid volunteering time Ongoing training and career development This would be a good move for someone who enjoys private client tax, wants a role with genuine responsibility and is looking for a supportive environment where they can continue progressing.
