Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a global business in Farnborough who are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.You will oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting, audit, tax compliance, and team leadership while ensuring robust financial processes and regulatory compliance across the business. Key duties of the role include: Lead the day-to-day financial management of the business Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and board reports Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning processes Oversee the finance team, providing leadership, mentoring, and development Ensure strong financial controls, policies, and procedures are maintained Manage year-end and interim external audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations, including Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE, and other statutory reporting requirements Work closely with external tax advisers to ensure accurate and timely tax filings while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory regulations Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls Build strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders across the business To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and attributes: StroNg technical accounting knowledge Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA professional Proven experience managing external audits from planning through completion Excellent knowledge of UK and European tax compliance Experience preparing statutory accounts and working with external accountants and auditors Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence business decisions Experience managing and developing finance teams Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment The role will be covering maternity leave and will be required to start as soon as possible.If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Sheridan Maine are recruiting on behalf of a global business in Farnborough who are seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and strategic decision-making.You will oversee all aspects of financial control, reporting, audit, tax compliance, and team leadership while ensuring robust financial processes and regulatory compliance across the business. Key duties of the role include: Lead the day-to-day financial management of the business Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and board reports Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning processes Oversee the finance team, providing leadership, mentoring, and development Ensure strong financial controls, policies, and procedures are maintained Manage year-end and interim external audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations, including Corporation Tax, VAT, CIS, PAYE, and other statutory reporting requirements Work closely with external tax advisers to ensure accurate and timely tax filings while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory regulations Provide commercial and financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making Develop and improve financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls Build strong relationships with operational managers and senior stakeholders across the business To be considered for the role, you will have the following skills and attributes: StroNg technical accounting knowledge Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA professional Proven experience managing external audits from planning through completion Excellent knowledge of UK and European tax compliance Experience preparing statutory accounts and working with external accountants and auditors Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence business decisions Experience managing and developing finance teams Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment The role will be covering maternity leave and will be required to start as soon as possible.If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Tax Director - Accountancy Practice Location: Northwest London Salary: Up to £90k, depending on experience Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Northwest London, who are seeking an experienced Tax Director to join their senior leadership team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to play a key role in shaping the future growth of the firm, leading client relationships, developing the tax offering and providing strategic advice to a diverse portfolio of clients.As Tax Director, you will take responsibility for overseeing the firm's tax advisory services, supporting clients with complex tax matters and contributing to wider business strategy. You will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders while managing and developing a talented tax team. Key responsibilities as the Tax Director: Leading and developing the tax function, ensuring high-quality service delivery Providing expert tax advice to a portfolio of private clients and businesses Managing complex tax planning and advisory projects Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and identifying opportunities for growth Supporting the development of junior team members and promoting a culture of learning Working collaboratively with other departments to deliver a comprehensive service offering Contributing to the strategic direction and continued growth of the practice The successful Tax Director will be an experienced tax professional with a strong background gained within an accountancy practice environment. You will be commercially focused, client-oriented and confident operating at a senior level. You will ideally have: Significant experience in tax advisory roles within practice Strong technical knowledge across a range of tax areas Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering tailored advice Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and strategic approach to business development What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to join a successful and expanding accountancy practice Senior leadership role with influence over the firm's future direction Supportive and collaborative working environment Excellent opportunity for career progression If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for further information. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Tax Director - Accountancy Practice Location: Northwest London Salary: Up to £90k, depending on experience Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Northwest London, who are seeking an experienced Tax Director to join their senior leadership team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional to play a key role in shaping the future growth of the firm, leading client relationships, developing the tax offering and providing strategic advice to a diverse portfolio of clients.As Tax Director, you will take responsibility for overseeing the firm's tax advisory services, supporting clients with complex tax matters and contributing to wider business strategy. You will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders while managing and developing a talented tax team. Key responsibilities as the Tax Director: Leading and developing the tax function, ensuring high-quality service delivery Providing expert tax advice to a portfolio of private clients and businesses Managing complex tax planning and advisory projects Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and identifying opportunities for growth Supporting the development of junior team members and promoting a culture of learning Working collaboratively with other departments to deliver a comprehensive service offering Contributing to the strategic direction and continued growth of the practice The successful Tax Director will be an experienced tax professional with a strong background gained within an accountancy practice environment. You will be commercially focused, client-oriented and confident operating at a senior level. You will ideally have: Significant experience in tax advisory roles within practice Strong technical knowledge across a range of tax areas Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering tailored advice Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and strategic approach to business development What's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to join a successful and expanding accountancy practice Senior leadership role with influence over the firm's future direction Supportive and collaborative working environment Excellent opportunity for career progression If you are an experienced tax leader looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for further information. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Practice isnt the thing you do once youre good. Its the thing you do that makes you good. Malcolm Gladwell. Sheridan Maine is partnering with an esteemed accountancy and advisory services organisation with offices across the globe to recruit an Audit Manager for their Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to lead engagements, mentor a team, and mak click apply for full job details
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Practice isnt the thing you do once youre good. Its the thing you do that makes you good. Malcolm Gladwell. Sheridan Maine is partnering with an esteemed accountancy and advisory services organisation with offices across the globe to recruit an Audit Manager for their Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to lead engagements, mentor a team, and mak click apply for full job details
Believe you can and you're halfway there.Theodore Roosevelt. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a dynamic accountancy firm seeking an ambitious Auditor to join its brand-new office in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing audit team responsible for auditing a variety of clients from large corporates and rapidly expanding owner managed businesses throu click apply for full job details
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Believe you can and you're halfway there.Theodore Roosevelt. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a dynamic accountancy firm seeking an ambitious Auditor to join its brand-new office in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing audit team responsible for auditing a variety of clients from large corporates and rapidly expanding owner managed businesses throu click apply for full job details
Practice isnt the thing you do once youre good. Its the thing you do that makes you good. Malcolm Gladwell. Sheridan Maine is partnering with an esteemed accountancy and advisory services organisation with offices across the globe to recruit an Audit Manager for their Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to lead engagements, mentor a team, and mak click apply for full job details
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Practice isnt the thing you do once youre good. Its the thing you do that makes you good. Malcolm Gladwell. Sheridan Maine is partnering with an esteemed accountancy and advisory services organisation with offices across the globe to recruit an Audit Manager for their Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to lead engagements, mentor a team, and mak click apply for full job details
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Wiltshire to recruit a Qualified Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is fully qualified or in the latter stages of AAT Level 4, with a genuine interest in the rural and agricultural sector click apply for full job details
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Wiltshire to recruit a Qualified Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is fully qualified or in the latter stages of AAT Level 4, with a genuine interest in the rural and agricultural sector click apply for full job details