Abacus Consulting

Management Accountant, Hemel Hempstead, 30,000- 35,000 Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a highly successful business in Hemel in their search for a Management Accountant Working in a busy and fast paced environment, your duties as the Management Accountant will include: - Accruals and Prepayments Journals P&L cashflow budgets and forecasting Balance sheet recs Variance analysis Bookkeeping, including VAT The ideal candidate will have management accounts experience, preference is from accountancy practice or outsourcing. Likely to be active AAT, CIMA or ACCA studier. Will be a confident Excel user. Sage 50 and Xero experience would be nice to have.

Credit Controller, Stevenage - circa 35k OTE. Must have SAP experience. Hybrid working Abacus Consulting are proud to be partnering a well-established business in their search for a Credit Controller. Working in a busy accounts environment your duties as the Credit Controller will include: - Chasing late / non-payment Cash allocation Raising credit notes Partnering sales team Query resolution Inbox and credit admin Must have credit control experience, corporate background. Must have SAP experience and be a confident Excel user. There is a basic salary, a guaranteed bonus and possible top up bonus. OTE is circa 35k. Benefits include simply health. Hybrid working. Onsite parking.

Private Client Tax Assistant, St Albans/Hybrid, £33,000-£37,000+ Study Support & Excellent benefits Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a highly successful accountancy practice in St Albans. They have a current need in their private client tax team for a Tax Assistant. As the Tax Assistant your typical day to day tasks will include:- Dealing with a range of capital gains tax issues Liaising with clients, banks and other third parties Dealing with HMRC queries Data gathering and preparing internal management statistics Assisting with proposals Proposing fees, raising client bills and regularly reviewing WIP Undertaking research on behalf of Managers/Partners The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years private client tax experience and likely to be ATT studier, close to completion. The St Albans office is 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. Some travel to London office will be required. This is a permanent/full time role, hybrid working arrangement

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!

Audit Senior - growing Professional Practice, Northampton - up to 55,000 We are partnered with a local, established Accountancy Practice and are assisting them with an exciting new phase in their business. They are seeking a Senior Auditor with the confidence and capability to run audits independently, from planning through completion. Lead end-to-end audit engagements: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and completion. Deliver high-quality, technically robust audit work across a diverse client portfolio. Develop and refine audit documentation, processes, and methodologies as we build the department. Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clarity, confidence, and strong relationships. Provide mentoring and review for junior staff as the department expands. This is the perfect role for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, build-as-you-go environment. To find out more info, please don't hesitate to get in touch

Credit Controller, Ware - 100% office based - £30,000-£32,000 Abacus Consulting are delighted to be partnering a growing business based in Ware as they search for a credit controller. Working as part of a team of controllers, reporting into Credit Manager, your duties as the Credit Controller will include:- Chasing late/non payment Cash allocation Raising credit notes Query resolution Credit admin including team inbox Provide support to team and Credit Manager as needed The ideal candidate will be an experienced credit controller and come from business to consumer background. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be confident on the phone, working with customers to provide solutions whilst hitting collection targets You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team. This is 100% office based. Please note this is a dog friendly office.

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.