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Growing Commercial Organiastion £60,000 to £65,000 plus bonus Working From Home 3 days Otto James Consulting is supporting a well established and successful International retailer who are continuously expanding are looking for their next Group Finance Manager.This position requires a talented Practice Trained, ambitious accountant with strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture. The successful candidate will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement of reporting systems and assisting a key transformation projects. The Role: Take ownership of key aspects of the Group's monthly and annual consolidation processes. Develop an in-depth knowledge of the Group's consolidation system. Developing productive working relationships with other Group functions within the Centre of Excellence such as Group Tax, Group Treasury and Group FPA in addition to Global Statutory & Compliance teams. Performing Group-level analytical review and providing senior management with insight into monthly changes. Statutory reporting for Group (IFRS) and subsidiary entities (FRS102) in the UK including key point of liaison for Group audit. Adhoc projects as requested by the Group Statutory Accounting Manager. Production of month end financial reporting and presentation of accounts to the company Directors. Productions and analysis on daily, weekly, and monthly flash reporting and presentation of results to the company management team. Partner the Finance Director to drive growth and profitability. Coordinate and report any costs saving initiatives and cist productivity with operations. Implement best practices that relate to financial planning and analysis, including month end close routines, processes, systems, tools, and techniques across the organisation. Maintain robust internal control environment, system access controls/segregation of duties/audit & balance sheet reconciliation and reviews. Drive working capital initiatives, monitoring cash flow to support future investments. Attributes Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - minimum 3 years qualified. Strong analytical skills familiar with working with Excel Challenge strategies and financial plans to prioritise the businesses objectives Experience implementing new systems and processes to a scaling business Flexible approach and can adapt to changing landscape Salary & Benefits My client is looking at c£60,000 to £65,000 basic salary plus 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Personal and company performance bonus Quarterly cash incentive Annual company trip performance reward Training & development budget Monthly wellness budget A generous and inclusive parental leave policy

Finance Assistant Edinburgh, Leith with the opportunity for hybrid working £26,406 per annum, pro rata Permanent, Part time (30 hours per week) Closing date: 26/03/2026 Interviews will be held on: TBC The Role: As a member of our Finance department, you will: Provide organisation-wide support by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Champion effective internal financial controls throughout the organisation. Process purchase and sales invoices efficiently and accurately. Support the Finance Manager in preparation of month-end, year-end accounts, as well as routine ad hoc financial tasks. Manage payment runs and maintain database of all creditors. Provide guidance, training and support to staff across the organisation on financial procedures and systems. The candidate will ideally : Have at least one year of relevant accounting experience . Hold an HNC/HND (or higher) in relevant subjects. Demonstrate ability to work autonomously and independently when required, taking ownership of tasks and prioritising effectively. Have strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes. Show excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to staff across the organisation. Possess ability to think proactively and have good problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach to working within the finance team. Bring a positive attitude toward the objectives and values of our organisation. What we offer: Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. One Wellness Hour per week Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation Sick Pay Allowance Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave Training and Development The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Kerry Robert Associates is looking for a strong Hotel Finance Manager for a well-known hotel in Scotland near Edinburgh, on behalf of a company with an impressive hotel portfolio through Europe. The ideal candidate needs to be extremely hotel focussed and have a strong finance background. This role requires someone who has experience in preparing month-end journals/reviewing a P&L/Balance sheet Recs and working closely with the hotel management team. If you come from a hospitality finance background and looking for a senior finance role, this is a great opportunity not to be missed. Requirements Experience as a Finance Supervisor / Assistant Financial Controller / Finance Manager (min 3 years+) Have worked in a hotel finance department for at least 2 years Broad knowledge of all areas of a hotel finance department A forward-thinking person who embraces technology A motivated individual Self-accounting experience IT proficient in hotel PMS/EPOS systems Benefits Salary package: Between 38,000 - 40,000 plus benefits ( ) This is an on-site role (no hybrid working available) ( ) Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

Procurement Manager Location: Remote (Home Based - UK) Working Hours: This is a UK-based role supporting US stakeholders. Flexibility to accommodate US time zones is required from time to time, balanced with a flexible and outcome-focused approach to working hours. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We're looking for a proven and experienced Procurement Manager to join our established and growing branded merchandise provider operating within the US collegiate market. This is a UK-based role with a strong US focus, working primarily with US universities, campus stores, suppliers, and partners. The successful candidate will bring deep buying experience to a growing business in the university campus store space, where we drive customer engagement by delivering high-quality branded merchandise with passionate, world-class service. Reporting into senior leadership, the Procurement Manager will work closely with US-based store managers and retail operations teams to develop inventory strategies that maximise sales growth and profitability, while supporting forecasted demand across our US customer base. Duties and Responsibilities Monitor and analyse US consumer, fashion, and collegiate retail buying trends, as well as broader trends within the branded merchandise industry Source and evaluate apparel and branded merchandise for the US collegiate market, selecting items that meet in-store, organisational, and online customer needs while adhering to pricing, quality, decoration, and freight cost standards Conduct merchandise planning and rate-of-sales analysis, managing the end-to-end inventory strategy including new and seasonal buys, reorders, and end-of-life markdowns based on sell-through and planned product life cycle Analyse and evaluate US in-store and online sales performance, partnering with store managers and Retail Operations to adjust inventory strategies accordingly Develop and present commercial and trend analysis to influence future buying decisions and assortment strategies Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to achieve best value and service levels Ensure timely delivery of products and compliance with purchase contracts, factoring in international logistics and US distribution requirements Work with the administrative team to create accurate sales and purchase orders, ensuring all product, pricing, and shipping details are correct Collaborate with administrative teams, graphic artists, decorators, and suppliers to create virtual samples and decoration-ready artwork suitable for branded merchandise Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery, proactively resolving issues and mitigating future risks Expedite or defer orders as required based on inventory levels, trading performance, and demand changes Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive value improvement, supply chain optimisation, and sourcing strategies Lead the reconciliation of purchase order discrepancies between suppliers, store managers, and the accounting team Provide a high level of service to internal customers, recommending alternative products or supply options when required Analyse reports to identify sales trends and recurring production or shipping issues, sharing insights with senior management Travel as required, including US buying trips, supplier visits, trade shows, and industry events, to remain up to date with market trends Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in a retail buying or procurement role, preferably within apparel or branded merchandise Minimum 5 years' experience working directly with suppliers, ideally including overseas or US-based suppliers Strong applied knowledge of forecasting, transportation, supply chain, inventory management, and warehousing Experience working with international markets, particularly the US, is highly desirable Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint Knowledge of branded merchandise and apparel decoration techniques is advantageous Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, organise, and manage multiple deadlines Strong financial acumen with experience presenting commercial data and analysis Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, including senior leadership Results-driven with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and business need Eligibility Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the UK. This role operates on UK employment terms, despite its primary focus on the US market. Benefits Pension Scheme Eye Care Scheme Health Cash Plan Buy and Sell Annual Leave Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

About the role Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. We are seeking a Payroll Legislation Manager as one of the first key hires who will be responsible for ensuring Moorepay's payroll products and services remain fully compliant with all relevant UK and Irish legislation. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and operations, acting as the subject matter expert for payroll legislation and statutory requirements. You will lead the identification, interpretation, and implementation of legislative changes, working closely with product managers, engineers, and operational teams to deliver compliant, robust payroll solutions. You will be pivotal in translating complex legislative requirements into actionable product features, user stories, and operational processes, ensuring Moorepay's payroll offering is always up to date and future proofed. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key responsibilities: Legislation Monitoring & Interpretation: Stay abreast of all changes in UK and Irish payroll legislation, including tax, National Insurance, pensions, statutory payments, and employment law. Interpret and communicate the impact of changes to relevant stakeholders. Product Compliance: Work with product and engineering teams to ensure payroll products are designed and updated in line with current and upcoming legislation. Requirements Definition: Translate legislative requirements into clear, actionable product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Lead workshops and kick-off sessions to scope and prioritise legislative projects. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the go-to expert for payroll legislation, supporting internal teams (product, engineering, operations, support) and external stakeholders (customers, auditors, HMRC, pension providers). Implementation & Testing: Oversee the implementation of legislative changes, ensuring robust testing, documentation, and business readiness. Collaborate with QA, UAT, and support teams to validate compliance and resolve issues. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, automation, and compliance. Lead or contribute to process improvement and system enhancement projects. Training & Communication: Develop and deliver training, guidance, and documentation for internal teams and customers on legislative changes and compliance requirements. Skills & experience Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of UK and, ideally, Irish payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments, RTI, auto-enrolment, IR35, etc.). Proven experience in payroll management, payroll product management, or payroll operations within a busy, complex environment. Experience translating legislation into product requirements and operational processes. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex legislation to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach. Member of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (desirable). Experience leading workshops, training, or cross-functional projects (desirable). Benefits & culture Part of the Zellis Group, Moorepay is a team of over 500 friendly professionals across four offices in Swinton (Manchester), Sheffield, Birmingham and Kochi (India). We're passionate about making Moorepay a fantastic place to work for every single one of our colleagues. The average length of service at Moorepay is 12 years, which speaks for itself! To help make Moorepay such a great place to work, we focus on three things in our company culture: mental health support, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and equal opportunities and inclusion for all. Here's what you'll gain if you join our team: A career packed with opportunity, in a stable and growing company. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Competitive base salary. 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy more. You'll even get your birthday off as well! Private medical insurance. Life assurance 4x salary. Enhanced pension with up to 8.5% employer contributions. A huge range of additional flexible benefits across financial & personal wellbeing, lifestyle & leisure.

Your new company This organisation is a large, mission-driven group that manages a substantial portfolio of homes and delivers services designed to help people live well. It operates across multiple regions through a multi-entity structure, supporting a wide range of business areas and development activity. Guided by strong social purpose, it takes a forward-thinking approach to compliance, financial governance, and long-term community impact. Your new role As the Senior Tax Manager, you will take the lead on all day-to-day tax matters across a variety of tax areas, primarily VAT (partial exemption) and SDLT. You will review VAT returns, support operational teams, provide detailed tax advice on new projects, manage relationships with HMRC, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues in corporation tax, employment tax, payroll, and finance, while contributing to high quality reporting and internal guidance. The role is full-time, permanent, and based in a central London location. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have a CTA, CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification in tax or accounting. Significant tax experience, specifically VAT (partial exemption) and systems work. Experience in the property, real estate or housing sectors would be beneficial. Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality written and verbal reports to senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return Salary c.£90,000 Hybrid working: 2 days per week from London office Generous pension contributions and annual leave What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV detailing how you are a good match for this role. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Interim Finance Manager Insurance merger integration Location: Hybrid / Office 12 month ASAP Start About the Role Critical interim opportunity to support the financial integration of an insurance company merger. This role combines high-level technical accounting expertise with hands-on consolidation delivery, working closely with the FC, CFO, external auditors, and finance teams click apply for full job details

Finance Manager Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus An established, high-growth consumer business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager to support its Group Financial Controller and take ownership of core financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced organisation, with a strong focus on innovation, technology, and customer experience. The business has ambitious growth plans and finance plays a central role in enabling that journey. The Role Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and operational efficiency across the group. This is a hands-on position offering real breadth, combining financial reporting, team leadership, cashflow oversight, and process improvement, alongside exposure to strategic finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support the Group Financial Controller with financial reporting, cashflow management, budgeting and forecasting Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring strong accounting controls and processes Lead month-end and year-end close, delivering accurate and timely reporting Provide financial analysis and insight to support commercial decision-making Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial policies Monitor and optimise working capital and support treasury activities Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and external stakeholders Drive automation and process improvement initiatives within finance Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions Partner cross-functionally to enhance performance and operational efficiency About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP and financial compliance Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Confident managing month-end processes and leading transactional teams Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with large datasets Systems savvy with experience using ERP platforms Commercially aware, analytical and solutions-focused Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment Why Apply? Broad, high-impact role with genuine exposure to senior leadership Fast-growing business with opportunity to progress Opportunity to shape processes and improve systems Salary circa £60,000 - £65,000 Hybrid working model If you are a technically strong Finance Manager looking for a role that blends control, commercial exposure and process improvement within a growth-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Financial Accountant - Temporary Role A globally recognised organisation with a portfolio of premium international brands is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support its established finance team on a temporary basis. This role will work closely with the Finance Manager and Assistant Accountant, who will lead on the more technical aspects of finance, while you provide reliable support across a range of day-to-day finance tasks. Key Responsibilities Coding and processing invoices Preparing reconciliations Raising journals Responding to finance-related emails and queries Supporting the finance team with a range of ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks About You Previous experience in a finance or accounts support role Exposure to different organisational environments , ideally including international businesses Comfortable working independently and proactively Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills Able to quickly pick up tasks and support a busy finance team This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hands-on finance professional to step into a supportive team environment and make an immediate impact. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job Role - Property Accountant Salary - £60,000 - £70,000 DOE Location - Birmingham Job Type - Permanent About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager/Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across a group of associated companies. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, experience working within group structures and the ability to support senior management with strategic financial insights. You will play a key role in financial reporting, tax planning, system management and the supervision of accounting processes while working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounts Prepare and present year-end management accounts and statutory financial statements for multiple group companies Review P&L accounts and Balance Sheets with Directors Provide finalised financial statements and supporting documentation to external chartered accountants for submission to HMRC and Companies House Conduct sales and income analysis, including parking revenue analysis Manage intercompany reconciliations across balance sheet nominal codes Prepare and submit VAT returns for all VAT-registered companies Conduct annual capital allowances reviews Prepare property purchase cost sheets and cash reconciliations with solicitors Manage VAT property options where applicable Tax & Compliance Support corporation tax planning activities Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements Manage ICO registrations and periodic reviews Finance Operations Oversee and supervise the sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger functions Manage company payment card expense recharges Provide financial advice and recommendations to management Systems & Payroll Manage accounting systems including staff access and company setups Maintain nominal code structures across group entities Oversee payroll processes including PAYE and pension submissions Stakeholder & Team Management Liaise with solicitors on property purchases Work with external accountants and consultants on financial and regulatory matters Provide training and guidance to accounts staff Skills & Experience Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA (preferred) Ideally 5+ years of accounting or finance experience Strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax and compliance within the UK Experience working within group company structures with subsidiaries or associated companies Experience within the property industry is highly desirable Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing business environment A role with significant responsibility and influence on financial strategy

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman s terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Reed Finance are proud to be partnering with a global leader in the manufacturing sector to recruit a Financial Controller for one of their key UK sites. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment. As the Financial Controller, you will be the financial right-hand to the Plant Director, driving performance, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting strategic decision-making across the site. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Control Own the full P&L for the site and ensure alignment with group financial policies. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS standards, and statutory requirements. Collaborate with Accounting, Corporate Controlling, and Treasury teams. Operational & Strategic Support Partner with the Plant Manager to set and achieve financial and operational targets. Validate investment and product profitability. Conduct financial studies and scenario analyses to support business decisions. Represent the company in tax and administrative matters where required. Cash & Risk Management Oversee cash flow forecasting and performance. Manage funding strategies and relationships with financial institutions. Ensure timely recovery of receivables and optimize working capital. Team & Business Management Lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary. Drive continuous improvement and support change management initiatives. What We're Looking For Technical Expertise Strong background in financial management, cost control, and reporting. Solid understanding of accounting standards (including IFRS), tax, and cash flow. Experience in manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable. Proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools. Core Competencies Results-driven with a proactive mindset. Strong leadership and team development skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. High integrity, transparency, and a collaborative approach. Why Join? Be part of a globally respected organisation with a strong local presence. Influence key business decisions and drive real impact. Enjoy a supportive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

We are currently in the privileged position to be partnering with a fast growth ecommerce brand, SME in their search for a passionate Finance Manager, who is keen to grown and develop their career. This is a Central London based role with 3 days required in the office/ 2 days remote. This is a hugely broad and exciting opportunity to directly support an experienced Finance Director. The successful post holder will have the opportunity to support with every area of finance and commercial finance support, required by the business - Key responsibilities will include the following: Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements more widely Support senior leadership with management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and planning Assist with commercial finance and financial modelling projects Drive ad hoc analysis across margin, category, product, customer etc Assist with continuing to build relevant finance systems and processes Continue to develop and carve out a best in class finance function as the business continues to grow and invest The role is best suited to those at 0-2 years PQE level - you could either be a super bright ACA / CA seeking a first move from practice and ready to take on a broader, commercial role or alternatively have already gained relevant industry experience We are ideally seeking those who possess a background in retail and ecommerce specifically however we are not closed off to those applying from other sectors. Those who are suitable will thrive within a fast paced, forward thinking, upbeat, investing environment Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Finance Manager 12M Fixed Term Contract Full Time - 35 hours per week 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Central London (WC1) Working hours: 09:30 - 17:30 An established and respected membership organisation based in Central London is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to lead its financial operations for a 12-month fixed term contract. With an annual turnover of approximately £3 million and income primarily derived from membership subscriptions, the organisation also operates two subsidiary entities, including a trading arm responsible for events and other commercial activities. This is a key standalone role, offering the opportunity to oversee all aspects of financial management while supporting wider operational teams and contributing to strategic planning. The Role Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for delivering robust financial management across the organisation. The role combines hands-on financial control with strategic oversight and process improvement. You will ensure financial compliance, produce timely and accurate reporting, manage payroll and VAT, oversee budgets and forecasts, and coordinate the annual audit process. Key Responsibilities; Maintain all financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers and subscription records Oversee bookkeeping and support Finance Assistant(s) Manage payroll and payroll year-end, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations (RTI) Administer the company pension scheme Prepare quarterly VAT returns (partial exemption method) and reconciliations Manage cash flow and short-term surplus funds Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts Produce quarterly management accounts Oversee preparation of annual statutory accounts for the organisation and its subsidiaries Manage the external audit process Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Oversee membership invoicing and maintain income records in Dynamics 365 Monitor aged debtors and creditors Reconcile event income and expenditure Review financial systems and processes, recommending improvements where necessary Systems Used; Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll Automated and online banking platforms Microsoft Dynamics 365 Stripe Xero We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who is comfortable working independently in a small organisation. Essential Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred) Strong VAT experience, including partial exemption Experience with cost classification Proven experience using Sage 50 Accounting and Payroll Experience developing budgets, financial strategy, and planning Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills Experience in a standalone finance role Desirable Knowledge of RTI Experience within a membership organisation Experience working in a small organisation environment This is a hybrid role (2 days a week office based) Salary 68K - 70K Apply now for immediate consideration.

Expense Finance Manager - IT / Insurance Exciting opportunity to join the senior Leadership Team of a complex, multi-entity insurance business managing IT finance across group operations. Take ownership of a an evolving IT budget, working as an internal consultant to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and cloud financial operations. This role offers genuine influence over strategy and stakeholders, with responsibility for modernizing manual processes and building efficient systems across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain IT budget forecasts and performance, reporting actuals versus budget monthly to senior leadership and FDs across the business Manage cost allocations, accruals, prepayments, capex tracking, and depreciation calculations Establish and enhance cost management for cloud services, optimizing current and future cloud adoption Drive process improvements and streamline manual financial processes for efficiency and transparency Work closely with PMO and project teams to ensure accurate change accounting and portfolio spend monitoring Support IT procurement through contract review, analysis, and managing procurement-to-payment processes Provide resource planning support across BAU and change initiatives Requirements A qualified accountant with a background in insurance and IT finance is essential. Candidates without the insurance experience are unfortuantely not suitable. Experience managing IT budgets across complex, multi-entity structures Deep understanding of IT budgeting, run vs change costs, and technology spend accounting Solid understanding of cloud services billing, allocation, and optimization Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Commercial mindset with continuous improvement focus and ability to challenge status quo Self-motivated with strong work ethic and ability to work to tight deadlines IT Project and Portfolio budgeting experience What's On Offer Lead IT finance transformation in a complex, growing insurance business where your impact will be highly visible. Work directly with FDs, COOs, and senior leadership across multiple entities with genuine autonomy to drive change. Opportunity to modernize financial processes, implement cloud cost management strategies, and shape the future of IT financial operations in an evolving environment with significant scope for professional growth. Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman s terms for non-specialist audiences. Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Your new company A very well known, London infrastructure business with a focus on sustainability and providing a cleaner future for the UK. The company have gone from strength to strength in the last few years and built a robust organisation. They have recently restructured the finance function and have a newly created Finance Manager role to take control of a broad position from IFRS reporting to business partnering. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, the role will operate in a lean finance function, with a truly broad role, focused across IFRS reporting to business partnering with operations. Duties include IFRS reporting on group performance Monthly management accounting including variance analysis and presentation of board pack Business partnering with operations, including chairing budget meetings Ownership of budget and forecasting for the group Ad hoc Tax and Treasury support What you'll need to succeed You will need to be a qualified accountant, ideally from an ACA/ACCA background who has gained hands on experience of reporting in accordance with IFRS. You should be interested to work in the Infra sector, for a business with relevance to society as a whole. The ideal professional will be a strong communicator, looking for a broad role What you'll get in return Following restructure this role is well set up for someone to really take ownership of the function. It is a position that will really aid the development of a professional towards an FC role in the future, so the business is excited by the opportunity to train and develop. The company offer a competitive salary, strong bonus and flexible hybrid work model. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager - Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days/week on site - hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant - recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is complied with for relevant functional activities. Drive and enable identification and implementation of process improvement activities and other innovation activities. Supporting and/or developing CFO policy and procedures as required. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Leadership accountabilities - Mid Level leader level. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Manage provision of financial information on a timely basis. Ensure analysis and interpretation of financial information is provided by team as required. Establishing, monitoring and reporting of compliance with financial processes. Ensuring integrity of financial information provided by team. Develop and maintain effective senior stakeholder relationships. Training and development of Finance Manager and Finance Analysts. Coordination and planning of team deliverables. Leading by example to create a high performing team. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources

The role is well-suited to someone with solid finance experience who is ready to broaden their scope, take ownership of end-to-end processes, and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function and support with commercial finance. Client Details I'm partnering exclusively with a highly successful and financially strong Cheshire-based business as they continue to expand their finance team. Description Financial Operations Managing day-to-day finance activities including AP/AR, general ledger postings, journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset management while ensuring accurate financial records. Management Reporting Supporting monthly management accounts, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, analysing variances, and providing commentary for senior management and Group Finance. Budgeting & Forecasting Annual budgets and ongoing forecasts, validating assumptions, coordinating departmental inputs, and preparing variance analysis . Compliance & Controls Preparing audit schedules, ensuring adherence to internal controls, supporting VAT returns and compliance tasks, and improving financial governance through better processes. Business Partnering Working with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight, monitor costs, support contract evaluations, and communicate financial information clearly. Continuous Improvement Enhancing financial processes, supporting system or reporting improvements, and contributing to wider finance projects and initiatives. Profile Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with strong technical grounding. 5-8 years of hands-on accounting and finance operations experience, covering core transactional processes and month-end responsibilities. Strong understanding of accounting principles and end-to-end financial processes. Proficient in Excel with experience using financial systems and reporting tools. Excellent analytical ability, able to interpret data and clearly communicate financial concepts. High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outputs. Strong organisational skills, able to manage workloads independently while supporting team objectives. Confident communicator, effective when partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. Job Offer Salary: £55,000-£70,000 Pension: Matched employer contributions up to 12% Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays Group Life Cover: 8 base salary Group Income Protection: Up to 75% of annual salary (scheme rules apply) Bonus Private Medical Insurance: Employee cover included Hybrid Working: 3 days in office with excellent flexibility 9-Day Fortnight: Compressed pattern offering additional work-life balance

Legal Finance Manager (Law Firm / COFA Opportunity) MUST BE FROM THE LEGAL INDUSTRY Location: Office-based with hybrid flexibility (1 day from home after probation) Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility available) Role Overview An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Finance & Practice Manager / Head of Finance to lead the firm's accounts function and oversee financial compliance. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) while managing the firm's finance operations and supporting wider practice management. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SRA) and all financial regulatory requirements. Oversee the firm's finance and accounts operations , acting as Head of Finance . Conduct regular team check-ins and performance management . Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting for leadership. Complete monthly SRA client and office account reconciliations . Manage daily banking operations , including payments and reconciliations. Maintain and manage all firm bank accounts . Administer and reconcile petty cash . Prepare and support VAT submissions . Process payments and nominal ledger postings . Implement and oversee credit control procedures . Key Requirements Strong experience in Legal Finance Management within a law firm . Extensive knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) . Experience managing or supervising a legal accounts team . Strong understanding of the COFA role and regulatory compliance responsibilities . Knowledge of property transactions , including completion statements, completion packs, KYC, AML, and risk compliance. Experience or familiarity with Legal Aid Agency accounting processes (desirable). Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.