Abacus Consulting

Financial/Management Accountant, professional services firm, Northampton/Hybrid, c 40,000 p. a Newly created role for an experienced Financial/Management Accountant to join a leading professional services firm on a 9 month fixed term contract. Working closely with the CFO and Head of Finance in a small, close knit accounts team you will be actively involved with a number of projects, including the implementation of a new accounts payable system and the development of new financial reporting tools. As the Financial/Management Accountant your duties on a day to day basis will cover: Leading of month end reporting (including preparation/review of fixed assets, prepayments and accruals). Producing management and financial accounts. Assisting with the production of year end and statutory accounts. Conducting work in progress reviews with all fee earners. Assisting with payroll. Review of P11ds. Calculating employee bonuses. VAT returns If you are looking for a new challenge with broad and varied responsibilities and the opportunity to develop further project based experience at a progressive and well established business, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible!

Accounts Assistant, Northampton - £27,000-£30,000 min 30 Hours per week/Full Time, Northampton Our client who are a multi sited business, are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join their Internal accounts team. Working 30 hours per week or full time, your duties as the Accounts Assistant will include: Sales Invoicing Raise and process all sales invoices. This includes recurring invoices and ad-hoc invoices. Purchase Ledger Verify purchase invoices and receipts, reconcile against supplier statement and prepare payment schedules, where applicable. Bank Maintain an up-to-date cash book for all accounts and reconcile against the bank statement monthly. Expenses Process employee claims and arrange re-imbursements. Credit Control Ensuring all outstanding accounts are chased appropriately. The most suited candidate will hold previous and varied accounts experience, knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks and Sage would be an advantage. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, together with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Purchase Ledger Assistant - 6 weeks Temporary Role, Northampton, to 14 per hour + holiday pay Our client, a local organisation are seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant to assist them with excess workload over a 6 week period. As the Purchase Ledger Assistant, your duties will include: Inputting Invoices Coding Statement reconciliations Monitoring the PL inbox Query resolution Other ad hoc tasks within the finance team Ideally you will have held a similar role previously and have excellent data input skills along with meticulous attention to detail. In return our client offers free onsite parking and a slightly earlier finish 1 day per week.

Practice Accountant Full or Part time, Qualified or Practice Experienced, St Neots, to £55,000 FTE We are proud to be working with a niche Practice Client in the St Neots area who is looking to take on additional headcount due to continued business growth. They are looking for experienced Practice Accountants who have sound knowledge of accounts preparation and management accounts production for clients. Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will have an excellent accounting knowledge, with experience of working in an accounting practice essential. The role involves dealing with a portfolio of small clients. As the Accountant your duties will include: - All aspects of financial accounting, including preparation of management accounts, financial statements, VAT returns and other ad hoc tasks - Utilise accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero and Iris - Mentor junior staff members to enhance their accounting skills - Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles and regulations Qualifications/experience: - Proven experience in financial accounting - Accounting qualifications an advantage, but not essential based upon experience - Strong analytical and communication skills If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for accountancy and possess the required experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Part-Time Administrator with an accountancy background, 21-28 hrs per week, Northampton, 15.00 per hour Our well established and growing professional services client has recently acquired a business in Milton Keynes and needs to add an experienced Part Time Administrator / Bookkeeper to their office with a view to relocating to Northampton in the new year. The role will be mostly administration with some bookkeeping - training or experience in finance is a preference, but not essential As the Part Time Administrator/Bookkeeper your tasks will include but not be limited to: General filing. Company Secretarial admin ID verifications for new and existing clients Assisting with Bookkeeping for the occasional client (nice to have) Post forwarding Month end (recurring) fee notes Year- end reminder letters Signed (bound) accounts forwarding Stationery and general office supplies ordering. This is a part time position of no less than 21 hours per week. If you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Private Client Tax Senior, St Albans, £38,000-£45,000+ Excellent benefits - hybrid working Abacus Consulting are delighted to be a trusted partner to a leading accountancy practice in St Albans. We are currently assisting them in their search for a Tax Specialist to join their private clients tax team. This is a permanent/full time role with a hybrid working arrangement and excellent benefits. Working in a busy and fast paced environment the successful candidate will have proven experience managing a varied personal tax portfolio. Must be ATT qualified and likely to have started, or considering starting in the near future, CTA studies. This is a great role that is aimed at progressive and ambitious tax professionals. Excellent benefits and career opportunities available for the right candidate. Offices are within walking distance of city centre and Thameslink. Onsite parking. High quality offices. Active social scene. Employee wellbeing and assistance in place. Ongoing personal and professional development including study support. If this role is striking a chord with you, we look forward to your application!

Our client, a thriving local business are seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant to join them on a temporary-permanent basis. The role will primarily be working within Purchase Ledger, but you may also be required to assist other areas of the finance team. Duties will include: Processing Invoices Reconciling statements Managing the PL inbox Setting up new suppliers Other ad hoc finance duties It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and be able to start fairly quickly. This is an office based role. In return, our client offers a friendly and supportive working environment along with onsite parking.

Financial Controller for well-established products supply business The Role: You will be responsible for managing the finances of the company with the support of an Accounts Payable Executive and Credit Controller. You are to take responsibility for all aspects incorporating multi-currency accounts receivables and payables, credit control, national and EU VAT reporting, cash flow management and preparation of monthly and year-end accounts and budgets. You will be expected to proactively work with the Finance Director and Managing Director structuring order management data and processes to ensure that the finance department runs efficiently and effectively. The role involves liaising closely with internal staff, suppliers, and customers (UK, Europe and Rest of the World but all in English) to manage the financials of the company as part of a busy professional team. Key Responsibilities: Production of monthly and annual accounts, including margin analysis of projects. Manage the process of credit control, sales and purchase ledger. Hands on for complex aspects of accounts receivables and payables. Debtor updates and any other analysis as required to highlight financial performance measures. Preparation of intrastat and VAT returns, and associated payments and refunds, for UK and Netherlands, which is our primary EU tax reporting jurisdiction although we are also registered and report in Germany and Ireland. Management of cash flow, oversight of cash financing and forecasting. Calculation of multi currencies transactions predominately focused within EUR and USD receipts and payments. Payment of duties and import taxes and any associated reporting. Liaising with designated providers for the preparation of pension scheme, childcare vouchers, healthcare scheme. Preparation of annual budgets. Preparation of annual corporation tax return and associated payment. Overall management of finance processes and procedures and efficient and effective team management. Requirements: ACCA or CIMA qualified with commercially based experience is important, however, will consider other qualifications (or part qualification) for strong candidates with extensive and relevant experience. Must have finance experience working in an international SME organisation. Must have good multi-national experience and, ideally, experience with Netherlands or EU VAT reporting although this is not essential. Must have excellent IT literacy with Excel. Must have experience with a robust ERP system such as SAP Business One (which is what they use). A hands-on approach with strong management and leadership skills are critical. Ability to suggest and implement improvements to the current finance processes. Ability to handle multiple, and often conflicting, time priorities combined with an organised approach. Trustworthy with a friendly and proactive manner. Strong written and spoken English in addition to excellent numeracy skills are critical. An interest or experience in promotional marketing or promotional materials / branded merchandise / point-of-sale would be appreciated.

Finance Assistant, professional services firm, £26K, Leicester/Hybrid Working A multi sited business which have been located in Leicester since 1997 are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join their busy and professional Billing team in Leicester, working Hybrid after training. As the Finance Assistant within Billings team, your responsibilities will include: Produce billing guides, and invoices. Raising and sending client bills, ensuring they are raised in accordance with client service agreements Ensure correct fee rates are applied. Reviewing monthly schedules Analysing the data and raising bills as required. Checking clients funds and requesting transfer to pay bills if required. Identifying and resolving billing discrepancies and issues. Maintaining accurate and organised records of all billing transactions. Maintaining accurate records of billing transactions and entering data into accounting systems Ensure Compliance with VAT regulations in relation to output tax. Transfers and write offs. The best suited candidate will have previous experience working within a finance or billings department, strong communication skills, Proficient IT skills, good attention to detail, be organised in their work and be able to work to given time scales. A finance or accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Finance Assistant, professional services firm, £26K, Leicester/Hybrid Working A multi sited business which have been located in Leicester since 1997 are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join their busy and professional Billing team in Leicester, working Hybrid after training. As the Finance Assistant within Billings team, your responsibilities will include: Produce billing guides, and invoices. Raising and sending client bills, ensuring they are raised in accordance with client service agreements Ensure correct fee rates are applied. Reviewing monthly schedules Analysing the data and raising bills as required. Checking clients funds and requesting transfer to pay bills if required. Identifying and resolving billing discrepancies and issues. Maintaining accurate and organised records of all billing transactions. Maintaining accurate records of billing transactions and entering data into accounting systems Ensure Compliance with VAT regulations in relation to output tax. Transfers and write offs. The best suited candidate will have previous experience working within a finance or billings department, strong communication skills, Proficient IT skills, good attention to detail, be organised in their work and be able to work to given time scales. A finance or accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Senior Paraplanner Bedford £45,000 £50,000 Hybrid + Benefits A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Paraplanner to join a growing, client-focused Financial Planning firm in Bedford. You ll work closely with the MD and Advisers, attend client meetings, and support the full financial planning process. What s on Offer: £45,000 £50,000 salary Hybrid working after probation 25 days holiday + birthday off + BH 5% employer/employee pension Exam support (Level 6 if desired) Involvement in cutting-edge tech & AI tools Opportunity to mentor junior team members What We re Looking For: Level 4 qualified (minimum) Strong paraplanning experience Confident in cash flow modelling Experience with Intelligent Office (desirable) Join a forward-thinking firm where your input makes a real impact. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Financial Controller for well-established products supply business The Role: You will be responsible for managing the finances of the company with the support of an Accounts Payable Executive and Credit Controller. You are to take responsibility for all aspects incorporating multi-currency accounts receivables and payables, credit control, national and EU VAT reporting, cash flow management and preparation of monthly and year-end accounts and budgets. You will be expected to proactively work with the Finance Director and Managing Director structuring order management data and processes to ensure that the finance department runs efficiently and effectively. The role involves liaising closely with internal staff, suppliers, and customers (UK, Europe and Rest of the World but all in English) to manage the financials of the company as part of a busy professional team. Key Responsibilities: Production of monthly and annual accounts, including margin analysis of projects. Manage the process of credit control, sales and purchase ledger. Hands on for complex aspects of accounts receivables and payables. Debtor updates and any other analysis as required to highlight financial performance measures. Preparation of intrastat and VAT returns, and associated payments and refunds, for UK and Netherlands, which is our primary EU tax reporting jurisdiction although we are also registered and report in Germany and Ireland. Management of cash flow, oversight of cash financing and forecasting. Calculation of multi currencies transactions predominately focused within EUR and USD receipts and payments. Payment of duties and import taxes and any associated reporting. Liaising with designated providers for the preparation of pension scheme, childcare vouchers, healthcare scheme. Preparation of annual budgets. Preparation of annual corporation tax return and associated payment. Overall management of finance processes and procedures and efficient and effective team management. Requirements: ACCA or CIMA qualified with commercially based experience is important, however, will consider other qualifications (or part qualification) for strong candidates with extensive and relevant experience. Must have finance experience working in an international SME organisation. Must have good multi-national experience and, ideally, experience with Netherlands or EU VAT reporting although this is not essential. Must have excellent IT literacy with Excel. Must have experience with a robust ERP system such as SAP Business One (which is what they use). A hands-on approach with strong management and leadership skills are critical. Ability to suggest and implement improvements to the current finance processes. Ability to handle multiple, and often conflicting, time priorities combined with an organised approach. Trustworthy with a friendly and proactive manner. Strong written and spoken English in addition to excellent numeracy skills are critical. An interest or experience in promotional marketing or promotional materials / branded merchandise / point-of-sale would be appreciated.

Our client, a thriving local business are seeking a Part Time Accounts Assistant to join them on a temporary-permanent basis. The role will primarily be working within Purchase Ledger, but you may also be required to assist other areas of the finance team. Duties will include: Processing Invoices Reconciling statements Managing the PL inbox Setting up new suppliers Other ad hoc finance duties It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and be able to start fairly quickly. This is an office based role. In return, our client offers a friendly and supportive working environment along with onsite parking.