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About the client Our client a Chartered Accountant based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire are looking for an Accounts and Audit Senior (60:40 split between audit and accounts with local clients and some national exposure onsite and remotely). Successful candidates will be close to or newly qualified or qualified by experience and able to demonstrate competence in all areas of auditing including planning, review and completion. Hrs: Will consider flexible working from 22.5 hours up to 37.5 hours a week Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 DOE (for 37.5 hrs a week) Location: Hybrid after a period or in the office, Ampthill, MK45 2NW Benefits Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements considered Paid overtime rare in this sector we know! Membership of pension and life assurance scheme Study support, along with other Training and Development opportunities Free and plentiful onsite parking Employee Assistance support for challenging lifetimes Christmas closure so you can spend time with those closest to you Social and sporting activities plus more About the role As an Accounts and Audit Senior you will be experienced working in a practice in the UK and able to demonstrate competence in all areas of leading the planning, review and completion of accounts and tax returns. The ability to work to deadlines and budgets and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills are also essential. You will have developing people management skills and find training others rewarding. Responsibilities will include Client Interaction Assisting the Client Service Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients Build and maintain strong client relationships Identify opportunities for additional services Accounts Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for Manager or Director Review under UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS Resolve technical accounting issues Ensure all Junior work is reviewed and signed off Audit Complete planning documentation to ensure that audits are carried out effectively Resolve technical auditing issues Carry out audit fieldwork Perform the role of senior representative of the firm on site during audit fieldwork Utilise and plan junior staff workflow Tax Corporation Tax Personal Tax P11ds Other Tax Company Secretarial Assisting the manager as directed Team Involvement Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including semi-seniors and trainees About You As an Accounts and Audit Senior you will require the following: AAT minimum or ACA / ACCA qualified or working towards Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards (If applicable) Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members Strong communication and interpersonal skills If you are an Accounts and Audit Senior looking to work for a company that offer career progression and development opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you. Don t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Cash Manager, Treasurer, CIMA, ACCA, ACA About the RoleA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cash Manager to join a growing finance function. This role is essential in managing the organisation's cash flow, maintaining liquidity, and optimising working capital to support day to day and strategic business operations. You will play a key role within the treasury and finance processes, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting, and effective cash management. Key Responsibilities Monitor daily cash positions and short term forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity. Manage banking relationships and cash reserves across multiple bank accounts and currencies. Review and update cash flow forecasts, supporting wider financial planning. Oversee payment and receipt processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to control procedures. Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement to optimise payment cycles and terms. Provide recommendations on investment and financing strategies. Lead cash and treasury reporting, including dashboards, KPIs and variance analysis. Support senior finance leadership with funding requirements, covenants and currency management. Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements and regulatory standards. Essential Experience & Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar cash management or treasury role. Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and banking operations. Experience using ERP or treasury management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Advanced Excel skills with excellent analytical and problem solving capability. Strong communication skills and ability to work to tight deadlines. Desirable ACCA or CIMA qualification. Experience within a manufacturing or capital intensive environment. Knowledge of SAGE systems or similar platforms. Personal Qualities Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast moving environment. 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 about your career. #

Group Finance Manager, £1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, £60-65k + 20% Bonus Are you a recently qualified ACA looking for their first move into industry? This could be the perfect next step! We are partnering with a market-leading international FMCG group operating across 50+ countries. The business is a major supplier into UK and European retail markets and continues to scale year-on-year, supported by significant operational infrastructure and investment in systems. With a large UK footprint and a multi-entity structure, the organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with global backing, creating an environment where finance plays a genuinely strategic role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Group function within a complex, international environment. This is a broad Group Finance Manager role sitting at the heart of UK reporting and governance. You will act as a key interface between the UK entities and the international Group team, owning reporting, controls and driving system and process improvements. Group Reporting & Business Partnering Lead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholders Own month-end and year-end close across multiple entities Partner with department heads on shared cost management Act as the central point of contact for Group reporting queries Budgeting & Forecasting Prepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecasting Coordinate the annual budget process across UK entities Own forecasts and group recharge allocations Financial Controls & Governance Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations Review and strengthen internal controls frameworks Identify control gaps and implement best-practice solutions Audit & Statutory Reporting Manage year-end audit process and auditor liaison Prepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packs Improve audit readiness and reduce control findings Tax & Compliance Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT compliance Liaise with HMRC and external advisers Support R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysis Systems & Transformation Support ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment) Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools) Essentials: ACA Qualified from top 10 Practice Strong technical accounting knowledge Proven experience managing balance sheet controls Excellent stakeholder management skills Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel

About Filtronic Filtronic plc is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre-wave (mmWave) subsystems, specialising in mission-critical communication networks. Since 1977, we have built a strong reputation as trusted partners to global technology leaders across the telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, space, and critical communications sectors. Our legacy of innovation and engineering excellence has positioned us at the forefront of advanced connectivity solutions worldwide, and we continue to grow as we deliver cutting-edge technology for some of the most exciting programmes in the industry. We are an AIM listed plc, on a rapid growth trajectory, recently named Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards and winner of Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025. With record revenues ( 56.3M FY2025), landmark space and defence contracts, and a clear roadmap for innovation, this is the moment for exceptionally talented people to join us on our exciting journey. The successful applicant will be an important part of the finance team and will be involved with: Collaborate closely with the project management team to provide strong financial insights and guidance, tracking both progress and financial performance. Monitor project expenditure against planned costs and variance reporting. Monitor revenue recognition and project profitability. Proactively undertake cost analysis of direct costs and project costs to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve project efficiency. Margin analysis of projects in both engineering and manufacturing. Compute and prepare cost rate decks. Support bid management and the commercial team with key financial inputs and bid review. Support funding applications and manage grant reporting requirements. Analyse inventory and segment by project ensuring accurate inventory valuation. Capitalisation of development costs and R&D tax credit computations. Assist preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecast data for input into financial planning tools. Develop and streamline financial systems and processes for better project financial management. Ensure compliance with financial procedures and internal controls. Adhoc support to the finance team including audit requirements. Skills/Attributes/Experience Preferably a qualified accountant but prepared to consider excellent finalist. Will suit a detail orientated finance professional. Good communication skills to liaise with other departments and senior leaders. Proficient in the use of financial software and analysis tools. Organised with an attention to detail. We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That's why this role is backed by an outstanding salary and benefits package. Please call Bruce Mair, our Talent Partner, on (phone number removed) (anytime) if you would like further details on this important role, or to clarify the salary and benefits package, before investing your time in applying. Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

Audit Senior Essex Accounting Practice About The Role This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in audit who is ready to step up, lead assignments from planning to completion and play a key role in developing junior team members. You'll work closely with experienced managers and directors at a leading Accounting Practice based in Essex. Your role will include: Planning, executing and finalising audits for a diverse portfolio of clients Leading on site teams and providing guidance to junior staff Managing budgets and deadlines to ensure efficient delivery Taking ownership of complex or high risk audit areas Reviewing files for completeness before managerial or director review Building strong client relationships and providing clear, confident communication Collaborating with other teams to provide a joined-up service About You ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualification) Experience of leading audits from planning to completion Strong knowledge of FRS102 and ISAs Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach Excellent communicator - confident in client-facing situations A team player who enjoys mentoring and supporting others Benefits Flexi Hours - Fit your working hours around core times (10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Enhanced Parental Leave BUPA Health Insurance for all team members AXA Advanced Medical Insurance (including 40% discount at Hussle & Nuffield Health gyms 2 volunteering days per year to give back to the community Bike to Work Scheme to support sustainable commuting Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

Join a professional services firm as an Audit Senior, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality audit services within the accounting & finance department. This permanent position in Worthing offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise in audits and financial reporting. Client Details This organisation is a well-established professional services firm operating within the accounting & finance sector. As a medium-sized company, it provides tailored services to a variety of clients, ensuring high standards and a collaborative work environment. Description Conduct audits from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Prepare accurate and detailed audit reports for clients. Identify and assess areas of risk during audits and provide recommendations for improvement. Support junior team members by offering guidance and reviewing their work. Liaise with clients to ensure clear communication throughout the audit process. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and audit regulations. Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth service delivery. Contribute to the continuous development of internal audit methodologies. Profile A successful Audit Senior should have: Professional qualifications in accounting or auditing (such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent). Proven experience in external audit processes and procedures. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills to work with clients and team members. Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications. Job Offer Competitive salary, estimated at £35,000 to £45,000 per annum. Permanent, full-time position in Worthing. Opportunities for professional growth and career development within the firm. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Chance to work with a diverse client portfolio in the professional services industry.

Senior Procurement Manager Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, the Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procurement categories including rail equipment and outsourced labour services in support of Rail Projects, with a significant total annual spend of up to 25 million. This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to visit our Warwick HQ on occasion, as well as UK based suppliers. What you'll do: Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value and complex categories Accountable for leadership and development of a high performing and inclusive procurement team, including Organisation capability and Learning & Development Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA's Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution Who you are: You are an experienced procurement professional with rail or construction experience, skilled in managing strategic spend, supplier relationships, and project-based procurement while delivering value, quality, and compliance Key Requirements: Proven experience in a Senior Procurement role, preferably within the rail or construction sector. Understanding of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts Experience of working with both product and service categories Proven experience in managing and leading teams. Excellent negotiation skills and techniques Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills at a senior level Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS (Chartered) is desirable What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: Car Allowance 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

A growing and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Plymouth is looking to bolster their team with the addition of a Qualified Audit Senior. The role is offering increasing technical responsibility, client contact/management and scope to develop your audit and accounting career following qualification within a leading firm environment. Client Details The firm has an excellent reputation across Devon the wider South West and wider UK, undergoing continued growth and expansion. The firm services a very wide ranging client base to include larger corporates, PLCs through to smaller OMBS, SMEs across varying industry sectors and turnovers, alongside not for profit/charity and other specialist sector industries. The firm provides a structured environment, with a clearly defined achievable progression path on offer with genuine opportunity to progress in your career, post qualification. The firm offers a mix of home to office working, flexible hours, with highly competitive remuneration and benefit packages. Full time and part time hours can be equally be explored. Description Joining the Plymouth team as a Qualified Audit Senior you will be responsible for the provision of financial accounting / audit service delivery to a wide range of corporate, not for profit, charity and other specialist sector clients. You will take a lead onsite with audit team supervision as you develop within the firm and role and look to fully supervise a portfolio of clients over time, taking responsibility for all aspects of their audit services and other ad hoc project work as it arises. You will lead, senior and manager the process from planning and carrying out audit fieldwork, statutory financial reporting and completion work, your experience and level of responsibility will increase as you develop and progress within the firm. You will look to build relationships and progress in the team, with increasing client contact and management responsibility on offer. Profile You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a career background within audit or audit/accounts/tax, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment of any size. You will have developed your career to Qualified Audit Senior levels and be looking to take your career to the next level, within a firm and role where you can see a genuine clear progression and development path on offer. Job Offer £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on level of experience, plus benefits.

This Big 4 firm offers deep treasury expertise in financial products and markets, risk management, systems, governance, valuation, and accounting. Client Details This Big 4 firm's Accounting Advisory Services Treasury team is focused on serving the world's leading Corporate Treasuries. Description As a Manager, you will liaise directly with clients responding to a range of technical queries, drawing both on your own expertise and identifying when additional input is required from more senior colleagues. Undertaking reviews and implementations of Treasury strategies, policies, target operating models, cash management processes, and technology and systems. Conducting risk management assessments including foreign exchange, interest rate, credit and commodities. Conducting internal audits on treasury functions ranging from FTSE100 to Housing Associations and Charities, including benchmarking. Providing technical support on accounting and regulatory change projects such as IFRS 9, new UK GAAP, EMIR and Basel III. Assisting with delivering Treasury advisory projects, ranging from strategy reviews, target operating models, and audit support, including providing input to larger, multi-disciplinary teams. Supporting the business development of the firm's IFRS 9 client proposition/offering, including responses to IFRS 9 client proposals. Profile Experience working within an accounting advisory function of a professional services firm/corporate business sector. Professional qualification, such as the ACA or ACCA. Experience working in a Corporate Treasury function with good technical knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, treasury strategies, systems, governance, and controls. Sound technical knowledge of IAS 39 and IFRS 9 standards, and their practical application. Business development experience with new and existing clients. Job Offer Competitive salary. Permanent position within a reputable professional services organisation. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. Engaging and collaborative work environment in London. Comprehensive Big 4 benefits package to support personal and professional well-being.

A highly regarded and successful firm of chartered accountants is planning for the future development and growth of the practice and looking to hire the right Audit Senior Manager or Audit Director professional to lead this service line across the firm as a key addition based from the firms Bristol offices. Client Details Based in Bristol this leading accountancy practice has developed an excellent reputation acting for very wide ranging clients in both size and industry sectors. Excellent career progression prospects are on offer here within a well established firm of chartered accountants. The firm offers hybrid working, flexible hours, parking and competitive benefits. There is clear opportunity for the right audit focused professional to both develop this existing client base along with playing a lead role in this firms service line for the future, growing and developing audit services across the firm as a whole. Description Joining as Audit Senior Manager / Audit Director based from the firms Bristol offices, you will play a lead role in both managing the delivery of audit services to the firms existing clients across wide ranging industry larger corporates, OMBs, SMEs, groups and subsidiaries, not for profit and charity clients, along with looking to grow and further develop the firms audit services as a key addition within this firm of chartered accountants. You will oversee teams and carve an influential role within a successful and growing chartered firm with the associated progression opportunities on offer for those seeking a route to equity and partnership. Profile You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a career background within the accountancy practice sector having developed your career to the Audit Senor Manager / Audit Director levels. You may have developed your career within a mix of any accountancy practice firm environment. So you may have a small, medium or large independent firm environment and be looking for an opportunity with more progression on offer, or you may have a background within larger Top 50/Mid/Top Tier firm environment and be looking for a role working with wider ranging OMBs and businesses where you can develop relationships and add value, along with carving a role within a smaller team with greater influence. Job Offer Circa £65,000 - £90,000 + dependent on the experience and background of the right professional. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £580/day | Full-time | North Yorkshire (1 day per week on-site, increasing from September) You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a well-established financial services organisation. You will be an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong DevSecOps background to join an engineering enablement function on an initial contract running to the end of December 2026. This is a hands-on role at the centre of modernising how software is built, delivered, and operated. You will work within a squad environment, driving adoption of Golden Path patterns, progressive delivery practices, and secure-by-design principles - with a clear focus on measurable outcomes. The role You will take ownership of the full delivery life cycle: from pipeline design and environment architecture through to release-linked observability and incident readiness. Day to day, you can expect to be shipping small, frequent changes using trunk-based development and feature flags, embedding security and quality gates directly into CI, and working with colleagues across Release, QE, and Environments to ensure every deployment is traceable, auditable, and safe. Alongside the technical work, you will mentor engineers, contribute to communities of practice, and help the wider team move faster without sacrificing resilience. What you will bring Advanced CI/CD experience, including progressive delivery techniques such as canary releases, blue/green deployments, and automated rollback Solid grasp of secure-by-design practices: SAST, SCA, DAST, IaC scanning, SBOM, WAF configuration, and pipeline attestations Experience building and managing ephemeral, production-like environments with data-on-demand capability Strong observability skills - tracing, metrics, logs, SLO/error budget management, and deployment annotations Familiarity with DORA metrics and a track record of removing flow constraints at squad level Confidence with shift-left testing: contract, performance, resilience, and security tests in CI Proficiency in at least one modern language/runtime and cloud-native architecture The detail Contract to 31 December 2026 Rate: up to £580 per day, inside IR35 One day per week on-site in North Yorkshire, with travel expected to increase from September BPSS clearance required prior to start

Part Time Finance Manager Role near Ferndown (ACCA / ACA / CIMA Qualified) REED Accountancy and Finance are working in partnership with our Not for Profit Charity recruiting a Finance Manager to work alongside the COO and CEO. This is key role to support the long term financial stewardship of this charity. This is a hands-on Finance Manager position offering a wide scope of responsibility, strategic involvement, and the opportunity to make a difference. Reporting to senior leadership, you will have overall responsibility for the financial management, reporting, compliance and strategic financial planning, with 3 direct reports. Salary and Benefits: A salary of £55,000 FTE (Pro rata for 3 / 4 days) Office Based - onsite parking available Pension Enrolment Holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain accurate accounting records and day-to-day bookkeeping Oversee month-end and quarter-end procedures Monitor and manage cash flow across the organisation Prepare regular actual vs budget reports, including consolidated reporting where required Provide financial reports Overall responsibility for payroll processing Liaise with auditors and prepare accounts and supporting documentation for audit Coordinate year-end processes and annual accounts preparation Support completion and filing of Charity Commission accounts and annual return Assist the CEO and COO with annual budgets, business planning, modelling, and forecasting Advise Trustees on accounting, tax, and financial implications of proposed policies Support long-term strategic planning, including reserves policy, designated funds, and income-risk assessment. Minimum Skills and Experience Required: Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to manage a broad remit Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines Flexible and adaptable, with experience of working in a changing social care or charity environment Fully qualified with either the ACCA or CIMA qualification

The Step Up That Actually Feels Like One If you're at the stage where you're confidently completing audits and want more involvement, more ownership, and a clearer route forward, this is the kind of move that makes a real difference.This role offers the chance to become a key part of an established audit team in Wolverhampton, working closely with experienced Managers and Partners while taking the lead on your own assignments and helping develop junior staff coming through.It's ideal for someone who enjoys audit, wants to keep progressing, and is ready to take on more responsibility in a supportive environment.What Your Role Will Look Like Day-to-Day You'll be trusted to play a central role in audit assignments, not just assist in the background.Your work will include: Leading audit fieldwork assignments from planning stage through to completion Preparing audit files, identifying key risk areas, and seeing assignments through to final review stage Working directly with clients, building relationships and handling queries confidently Preparing statutory accounts in line with FRS 102 and UK GAAP Supporting and guiding junior team members on audits Reporting findings and audit outcomes to Managers and Partners Managing multiple assignments and ensuring deadlines are met You'll have real ownership and visibility in your work.The Clients You'll Gain Exposure To The client base is broad, giving you excellent all-round experience: Owner-managed businesses Local and regional SMEs Groups and multi-entity businesses Manufacturing companies Professional services firms Charities and not-for-profit organisations This variety helps develop both your technical ability and commercial understanding.The Kind of Person Who Will Do Well Here This opportunity suits someone who: Is ACA or ACCA qualified, part qualified, or qualified by experience Has solid audit experience within an accountancy practice Is confident working on audit assignments with increasing responsibility Enjoys working directly with clients Wants to continue progressing their career Most importantly, someone who is motivated and ready for the next stage.What You'll Get In Return Salary between £33,000 and £44,000 depending on experience Hybrid and flexible working Strong support with ACA / ACCA if still studying Clear and realistic progression to Assistant Manager Friendly, supportive team environment Good work-life balance compared to larger city firms Why This Move Makes Sense This is the kind of role that helps you move from being someone who assists audits to someone who leads them .You'll gain the experience, confidence, and support needed to progress properly, without being thrown in at the deep end.If you're ready for more responsibility and a clear path forward, this is a genuinely strong next step.Culture & Values My client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The firm values technical excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collegiality, providing a workplace where professionals can thrive while delivering outstanding client service. For further information on this role please contact David Elliot at Clark Wood - / DD: (0) Mobile: (0) This role is ideal for candidates with relevant experience in a UK accountancy practice. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for, please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Successfully "Refer a Friend" or colleague to us and receive a bonus of over £500 in vouchers.

Your new company The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the strategic regional authority for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham. Your new role We are proud to be working exclusively on a retained basis with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) to appoint a visionary and strategically minded Head of Corporate Finance. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a rapidly developing organisation with a bold regional mission. As EMCCA continues to grow, this role offers the chance to shape financial strategy, lead an ambitious team, and influence major investment programmes across the region. As Head of Corporate Finance, you will provide strategic leadership across EMCCA's entire Corporate Finance function-driving excellence, strengthening governance, and ensuring the Authority's financial strategies and statutory obligations are delivered to the highest standard. You will lead the development and delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), provide oversight of capital and revenue monitoring, and ensure EMCCA's financial planning, accounting and reporting frameworks remain robust and fit for purpose. With responsibility for a small but talented team, you will cultivate a high-performing culture and work collaboratively across the organisation, partnering with the Head of Financial Services and Finance Business Partners to ensure seamless financial operations.This is a senior, politically restricted post, reporting directly to the Finance Director and playing a key role in organisational leadership and direction. Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Corporate Finance activity. Own and deliver the MTFS, capital strategy and oversight of financial planning. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team through growth and change. Oversee budgeting, strategic financial planning, and financial performance reporting. Ensure statutory compliance including production of the Statement of Accounts and liaison with external auditors. Maintain strong financial governance, controls and risk management. Drive efficiency, value for money and continuous improvement across the function. Lead financial appraisal of business cases, investment proposals and commercial activity. Ensure alignment of financial planning with EMCCA's strategic goals and governance frameworks. Build strong relationships across partner authorities and EMCCA leadership. Lead AP/AR functions and ensure the integrity of EMCCA's financial systems What you'll need to succeed You will be an outstanding finance leader with the credibility, resilience and influence to operate at senior level within a political and complex organisational landscape. You bring: Significant experience as a Senior Finance Leader in a local authority or comparably complex organisation. A track record of shaping and delivering financial strategy. Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and professional standards (e.g. CIPFA). Experience driving financial transformation and improvement. Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams. Excellent political awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Fully qualified CCAB accountant with evidence of ongoing CPD. A leadership or management qualification is desirable. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now As EMCCA's exclusive recruitment partner, we are managing the full recruitment process.To discuss this role confidentiallyPlease contact: 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

Our client's focus on delivering high-quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is their top priority. Their Audit teams play a vital role not only within the firm, but across the wider economy. With specialist knowledge spanning sectors, markets, and geographies, their auditors combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver robust, transparent audits that companies and stakeholders can trust. As part of the Audit team, you will receive the support needed to reach your full potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new technical and leadership skills, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work genuinely makes a difference. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to build a rewarding and progressive career in Audit. Quality underpins everything our client does. They deliver audits that are trusted, transparent, and reliable for companies and their stakeholders. You will be comfortable working proactively and managing your own portfolio of work, while also collaborating confidently with colleagues and communicating effectively with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners. You will play a key role in delivering accurate and transparent reporting to stakeholders, helping to create long-term value. About You You will be: ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified (or overseas equivalent). Experienced in supervising and coaching junior team members on-site. Knowledgeable in UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Familiar with firm services, advisory considerations, regulation and compliance requirements, including anti-money laundering. Commercially aware, with demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You will value an environment where you can be yourself, where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, and where flexibility and agile working are embraced to support both individual and team success. Mutual support and respect sit at the heart of our client's culture. They are proud of their people-centred approach, offering both informal and formal mentoring, coaching, and career development support at every stage. Their agile working framework ensures teams stay connected, collaborating when it matters most to share ideas and drive success. You will always have access to the people, resources, and tools required to perform at your best. With investment in modern collaboration spaces and a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary learning and networking, this is an environment where continuous development is encouraged and long-term career ambitions are supported.

Our client, a Surrey based group of companies who have interests in many sectors including financial services, are looking for a Non-Executive Finance Director to join them, on a part time basis, approximately 5 working days per month. The business is very well-established, has an experienced executive team, and a clear growth strategy. The Board is seeking an individual with a strong finance director background from a regulated sector, who can provide independent oversight, financial stewardship and constructive challenge. However, it should be noted that this opportunity is very much hands on. Key duties and responsibilities include: Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, offering strategic and commercial insight Provide support to the finance team, both hands on and advisory, ensuring structures are in place to make sure deadlines are met Overseeing and assisting where necessary the Financial Controller and their team with the preparation of financial reporting, management accounting and FCA and VAT Returns Responsible for the risk management framework and regulatory compliance Manage the relationship with external auditors Provide guidance and advice to the Managing Partner and other non financial stakeholders, challenging staff whilst remaining objective. To be considered for the role it is essential that you can demonstrate: A Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience of working in the capacity of a Finance Director or CFO or senior finance leader within a regulated business, ideally financial services A willingness to be hands on with the finance team, not afraid to get your hands dirty Residing in the Surrey or London area, you will be required in the office Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short listed applicants will be contacted in relation to this vacancy. We do however value your details and will retain them on file to enable our consultants to contact you should a suitable opportunity arise. Byron Recruitment Limited (BRL) trading as Byron Finance and Byron Technology operates as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. BRL is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Upon application to this vacancy you accept the Privacy Policy, Disclaimers and T&C's which you can read in full on our website.

Role: Group Finance Manager Location: Birmingham city centre (3 days/week on site)Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 plus excellent benefits Group Finance Manager required for a superb professional services organisation based in central Birmingham. This role will be reporting into the Group Financial Controller for a small group of international businesses, acting as a business partner to the board of directors, fully responsible for all financial and management accounting reporting requirements, as well as leading the growing finance team. As the Group Finance Manager , you will primarily be responsible for: Production of monthly management accounts and reporting, including variance analysis and commentary against budgeting and forecasts Working with the Group Financial Controller to produce monthly board packs, presenting to the Board of Directors and highlighting ongoing opportunities and risks Assisting in the production of annual budgets Monthly and quarterly forecasting/reforecasting alongside the Group Financial Controller Conducting ad hoc financial analyses and reports to facilitate decision-making Supporting the production of quarterly and annual statutory accounting close procedures in accordance with UK and local GAAP Acting as a key point of contact during year end audit procedures Working cross-functionally with other business units as required, and acting as a business partner to the senior leadership team Production of complex VAT returns, reviewing VAT treatments across international jurisdictions Driving continuous improvement of systems and processes, interrogating the financial tools available and developing new financial models Oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts Leading the recruitment, onboarding and training of new hires into the finance function Supporting new ad hoc projects as the business continues to grow and sophisticate The ideal candidate will: Be fully qualified (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA or ACMA), with 3+ years' post-qualification experience Have experience in financial reporting and management accounting in SMEs Be a capable business partner, able to challenge and influence at very senior levels Have experience building complex financial models, and working to continuously improve them Be willing to lead a small but mighty finance function, championing best practice both in the finance team and outside with our key stakeholders Package on offer This is a really exciting time to be joining the business, as they continue to develop in their market. You'll be coming into amazing Birmingham-based offices working with an already word-class finance team; but also on offer is: Flexible working opportunities, including a hybrid working model (3 days/week in the office) Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days, increasing 1 per year of service to 30 days Enrolment into group private pension contributions of minimum 5% Enrolment into bonus scheme (10%) Private healthcare for you, your partner and family Excellent career growth opportunities as they continue to expand the UK business An excellent work culture with a fun team and amazing CFO

Cedar is partnered with a national, contract-led services business to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Manager. This is a 6-month contract offering a day rate of £425-500, based in Central Manchester with hybrid working. This is a newly created interim role within a live operational environment, offering scope, autonomy and meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders. The CompanyThe business is a large, operationally complex organisation that has recently expanded operations into a new geographic area. Operating within a regulated, commercially nuanced environment, the focus is on strengthening control, governance and financial discipline as the operation scales. Finance plays a central role in ensuring contractual clarity, robust documentation and disciplined change control, working closely with senior operational leadership in a fast-paced setting. The RoleThe Interim Senior Finance Manager will partner closely with the Finance Director to bring structure, rigour and technical oversight to contract change documentation, costing and financial governance. The role has been created to support an increased volume of commercial and contractual activity following operational expansion. It is a hands-on assignment suited to a technically strong accountant who is comfortable operating in an evolving, delivery-focused environment. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Finance Director in reviewing, documenting and formalising contract changes. Working through a backlog of contract and change documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy and a robust audit trail. Reviewing, validating and constructively challenging costings relating to contract variations and change requests. Documenting key commercial and operational assumptions underpinning financial submissions. Ensuring appropriate structuring and financial treatment of contractual changes. Working with operational stakeholders to gather data and support well-evidenced financial submissions. Strengthening processes around change control, documentation standards and financial governance. Producing clear, concise and well-structured reporting for senior stakeholders. This is a visible role with genuine influence, sitting at the intersection of finance, operations and commercial decision-making. Your Profile Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). Background in industry or audit, ideally within contract-heavy or operational environments. Strong understanding of contract change processes, costing and financial governance. Technically strong, detail-oriented and comfortable bringing order to incomplete or evolving information. Confident engaging with senior operational stakeholders and challenging assumptions where appropriate. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, developing environment. Compensation & Working ArrangementsThe day rate for this Interim Senior Finance Manager role is £425-500 per day, reflecting the scope, autonomy and senior stakeholder exposure of the assignment. The role is based in Central Manchester with hybrid working, offering flexibility alongside meaningful time with the on-site leadership team. The 6-month duration provides stability, clear deliverables and the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a high-profile operational area.

You're running the numbers. But who's counting on you? You're probably in a senior finance role already. Juggling reports. Mentoring juniors. Putting out fires. But how often do you get to genuinely shape the finance function, not just maintain it? This group financial controller role gives you that opportunity. You'll be joining a financial services group with seven entities, where you'll take the lead on all things financial control. That means owning the management accounts (including consolidations), driving process improvements, and making sure the board has rock-solid data to make commercial decisions. The salary is £70,000 to £75,000 depending on experience. You'll be based out of modern offices in East Leeds, with hybrid working available - 3 days in the office, 2 from wherever works best for you. It's a full-time, permanent role, 37.5 hours a week. You'll manage a team of six (qualified and non-qualified), across purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash, and general accounting. You'll also be the go-to for external audit, tax, payroll, capital adequacy reporting and systems implementation. You'll work closely with FP&A and help the group move towards more automation and better reporting. What you'll need: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5+ years in a senior finance role Strong experience consolidating group accounts Confident managing a small team Technically sound in UK GAAP, tax, and Excel Composure under pressure - you'll be dealing with month-end deadlines, auditors, and regulators Bonus if you've worked in financial services or used Sage 200, but not a deal-breaker You'll get 26 days' holiday plus bank hols, a discretionary bonus of up to 30%, a strong pension scheme, private healthcare, and the chance to make your mark at group level. If you're ready to step into a role with visibility, impact, and autonomy, this group financial controller position could be exactly what you're looking for. Click Apply now to find out more.

Senior Finance Manager Location: Newbury (Hybrid working) Our client is a dynamic, growing and ambitious technology organisation. With a strong market presence and clear strategic growth plans, the business continues to invest in its people, systems and commercial capability. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of its development, within a fast-paced and forward-thinking environment where finance plays a central role in driving performance and decision-making. They are seeking a commercially astute Senior Finance Manager, reporting to the Finance Director and managing a team of four. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to deliver insight, challenge and forward-looking analysis to support better decision-making and drive performance. Key responsibilities will include: Partnering with senior stakeholders to analyse performance, trends, risks and opportunities Ownership of budgeting, re-forecasting and longer-term planning Overseeing commission processes and maintaining robust financial controls Supporting audit activity and contributing to finance system development and integration projects Leading the month-end close and management reporting process The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally trained within a top 10 firm, with proven experience operating in a commercially focused finance role and a strong technical grounding. You will be confident in influencing senior stakeholders, comfortable working with data, and motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact within an ambitious and expanding technology business.