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The CFO Partnership is proud to be partnering on an exclusive basis with a high-profile Estate and Heritage client, based in the South Yorkshire region. We are seeking a proactive and driven finance lead to develop, grow and improve processes across the organisation. Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer Permanent 3-4 days per week c. £100,000 pro rata + excellent benefits A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Director / CFO to join a long-established and highly regarded estate management specialist in Yorkshire. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially astute finance leader with deep technical expertise and understanding of estate, heritage and tax matters. The Role Reporting to the Estate Trustees/Principal, you will take full responsibility for the financial control of the estate and its subsidiaries, providing strategic insight alongside robust operational control. This is a broad, all-round finance role, combining leadership, governance and detailed accounting expertise. Key responsibilities include: Overall financial leadership of the estate, including strategy, planning and long-term sustainability Full oversight of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting Responsibility for statutory accounts, audit, and compliance Management of complex estate, heritage and property-related financial structures Oversight of tax planning and compliance, including estate, trust and related tax matters Cashflow management, investment oversight and risk management Acting as a trusted advisor to Trustees/Principal and other senior stakeholders Leading and developing the finance function About You You will be a senior finance professional with strong, all-round accounting experience and a track record in complex environments. Essential: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience as a Number One or Number Two in finance Direct experience within estates, heritage organisations, landed estates or similar structures Strong knowledge of estate, trust and related tax matters Hands-on, technically strong and comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels Confident communicator with the credibility to advise senior stakeholders Desirable: Experience working with Trustees or Boards Background in property, rural, heritage or asset-rich organisations A pragmatic, collaborative approach with strong personal integrity The Package: Permanent role, 3-4 days per week (flexible) Circa £100,000 salary pro rata Excellent benefits package Opportunity to play a key role in the long-term stewardship of a unique Yorkshire estate Flexible, values-led working environment Location Based in South Yorkshire, close to the M1 corridor, with on-site presence required (hybrid arrangements may be considered depending on circumstances). Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

A growing firm of chartered accountants based in Budleigh Salterton is searching for a Client Manager to join their team. You will be managing a wide ranging client portfolio overseeing the delivery of year end accounts, tax, advisory services and building client relationships as well as developing and supporting the wider team and working closely with the firms directors as a key addition. Client Details Based in Budleigh Salterton this chartered accountancy firm has experienced ongoing and sustained growth and the firm services wide ranging clients, from small sole traders, partnerships through to clients up to and in excess of the audit threshold in turnover on larger limited company SMEs and OMBs. The firm provides a mix of home to office hybrid working, flexible hours with an excellent work life balance and team focused culture, along with competitive salary and benefits. Description Joining as a Client Manager you will manage the delivery of wide ranging services to a varied client portfolio focused on year end accounts, tax and wider service delivery, working with clients right across the range in size and sector, up to the audit threshold in turnover on the largest clients. You will build relationships with clients as a trusted advisor. Alongside this you will be supported by a wider team and play a key role in developing, supporting, mentoring and managing this team. You will carve an influential role in this successful, growing firm of independent accountants with a clear route to progress on offer as well for those with ambitions to develop beyond a managerial position in the medium term and longer term. Profile You will be any of ACA/ACCA/CTA/AAT etc qualified, or equivalent with a career background within accountancy practice across any of year end accounts/tax/audit etc and all around, general accountancy practice service delivery to wide ranging sole trade, partnership and limited company clients. You will have developed your career to the Client Portfolio Manager levels and be looking for a firm and role where you can see progression and development potential on offer, offering a long term career fit and environment where you can develop. Job Offer Circa £38,000 - £50,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Newton Abbot is searching for a Client Manager to join their team taking a lead on managing a portfolio and service delivery for wide ranging sole traders, partnerships and limited companies as well as developing and supporting the wider team, delivering on specialist project work and working closely with Partners as key support. You will progress and develop within a leading regional firm. Client Details With offices in Newton Abbot this regional firm of chartered accountants has experienced significant growth. The firm services wide ranging clients, from small sole traders, partnerships through to clients up to and in excess of the audit threshold in turnover on larger limited company SMEs and OMBs. The firm provide, flexible working, a team focused culture, along with highly competitive, attractive salaries and benefits. Description Joining as Client Manager you will manage the delivery of wide ranging services to a varied client portfolio across wide ranging sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, liaising with clients and managing, developing and supporting a junior team around you. You will carve an influential role in this successful, growing firm of independent accountants providing a go to support for one of the firms partners with a clear progression path on offer for those seeking a route to develop towards potential partner/director levels. Profile You will be any of ACA/ACCA/CTA etc qualified, or equivalent with a career background within accountancy practice across any of accounts/tax/audit etc and all around, general accountancy practice service delivery to wide ranging sole trade, partnership and limited company clients. You will have developed your career to the Client Manager levels and be looking for a move where you can service clients, manage a team and carve a role as key support to the partner group with progression on offer. Job Offer £45,000 - £58,000 + dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

A growing, regional firm of chartered accountants has a requirement for a Business Services Director or Partner to join their Bristol team as a key addition, with a remit to grow and develop the accounts/tax and associated business services lines through leading on business development and hiring and growing the team around you. A superb opportunity for the right professional looking for an office lead role working alongside the wider leadership team. Client Details Based in Bristol this chartered firm acts for very wide ranging clients, as well as having a very strong reputation acting for a number of specialist industry sectors. Excellent career prospects are on offer with salaried, or equity routes on offer to suit around the background, level and experience of the right additions. The firm has an very independent culture and is focused on long term organic growth and expansion of the business. Description Joining as Business Services Director or Partner based from the firms Bristol offices you will have clear potential to carve a lead office role and career path within this successful firm. You will take on a limited company focused, OMB, SME varied industry portfolio, with clients up to the audit threshold in turnover overseeing the delivery of compliance and advisory accounts, tax and wider associated service provision. You will have a main a remit to grow and develop the accounts/tax and associated business services lines through leading on business development and hiring and growing the team around you. It offers a superb opportunity for the right professional looking for an office lead role working alongside the wider leadership team with a clear progression path on offer. Profile For this Business Services Director or Partner role you will be any of ACA/ACCA/CTA etc qualified with a career background developed within UK accountancy practice, with skills across any mix of audit, accounts, tax or all around, general accountancy practice service delivery. Your career will have been developed within a UK accountancy practice firm environment of any size from small, independent accounting firm background, through to the Top Tier firms. You will have developed your career to the Director/Partner levels and will be seeking a challenging new opportunity where you can grow and develop an office. Job Offer Circa £90,000 - £130,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on

Your new company Hays are working with a successful company who provides services to the offshore and energy industry to recruit their next Financial Controller. This group has made significant investment in their expansion over recent years and, as such, has seen growth at an impressive rate. They are part of a larger group structure and this role will operate as a number one in finance on site with a dotted reporting line to the Group FD. Your new role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller role offers an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of this fast-growing internationally focused business. Besides responsibilities for management accounts, corporate reporting and financial analysis, the role also offers the opportunity to manage a small team and take on responsibilities for a range of important operational activities. There are excellent career opportunities, including progression to Finance Director. Your responsibilities will include: Management of all financial matters across the global Gibb business. Overseeing the financial and reporting cycle of the business and ensuring timelines are adhered to, including month-end close, internal reporting, audit, statutory accounts. Producing divisional management accounts, monitoring business performance, reporting key variances and KPIs. Working closely with other areas of the business, including sales operations, credit control and procurement. Supporting management with the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, contributing to the broader business plan. Lead on the year-end audit for the business, reporting to immediate parent and Group Finance as required. Manage the integration of new acquisitions as required, ensuring the Group control environment is embedded within new business acquisitions. Responsibility for managing the day-to-day tax affairs of the business, reporting to immediate parent and Group tax as required on all tax matters. Business partnering with senior leadership team to provide financial input on ad-hoc projects. Supporting continuous improvement, documentation, and development of internal systems. Implementing and integrating financial systems with global business partners and new ventures. Reporting on working capital globally, including inventory management. Cashflow forecasting. Management of a financial team of 7 including 3 remote staff This is a full-time role, ideally with an office presence for 3 days a week, but this can be flexible for the right applicant. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Experience within an international business. Experience managing a team is preferable but not essential. Retail and distribution background desirable Good IT skills and experience with accounting systems are advantageous. Experience of working with ERP systems. We are seeking someone with passion and drive to make a real impact to a fantastic business and join an exciting journey. You will be people focused and understand the impact of collaboration to drive commercial goals. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of 60-85,000 depending on experience, and a real opportunity to grow your role to achieve Finance Director within the foreseeable future. This role offers flexible hybrid working options, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and a day off on your birthday, as well as the following benefits: Life assurance 5% pension contribution Access to a sharesave scheme Extensive employee assistance program Enhanced parental leave EV scheme Cycle to work scheme Corporate gym membership discount of 50% Dental Insurance 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. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 (url removed)

Senior Finance & Commercial Manager - Newquay - £55k-£60k - Full time - Permanent Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to be working with a well regarded business based in Newquay to recruit a Senior Finance and Commercial Manager. This is a key role within the leadership team, offering a broad mix of financial control and commercial involvement in a varied and operationally complex environment. Reporting to the Group Finance Director and working closely with the Managing Director, you'll play a central role in shaping how the finance function supports the wider business. This is a hands on position where your insight will directly influence commercial decisions across multiple areas of the organisation. The role offers exposure to a diverse trading environment and to multiple group entities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and being involved in the detail while also contributing to bigger picture thinking. Key responsibilities include: - Overseeing day to day finance activities across the group - Reviewing VAT returns and supporting corporation tax processes - Supporting year end accounts and audit processes - Maintaining accounts for additional group entities - Ensuring robust financial controls are in place - Checking payroll accuracy and monitoring wages against budgets - Supporting managers with labour and cost control - Reviewing performance across trading areas and investigating variances - Monitoring margins, pricing, stock levels, and stock variances - Preparing budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts - Providing clear financial insight to support senior decision making - Supporting the review of capital projects and supplier contracts - Overseeing insurance arrangements and sector specific taxes You'll work closely with a small, experienced finance team and build strong relationships with managers across the business. The culture is collaborative, with minimal hierarchy and a strong focus on shared goals. We're seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or someone qualified by experience with a strong all round finance background. You'll be confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable explaining financial information to non finance colleagues, and keen to stay close to the commercial side of the business. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, commercially focused finance role offering challenge, variety, and the chance to make a genuine impact. To apply, click apply and upload your CV and I will be in touch. This vacancy is being managed by Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting, reference DS10890

Private Client Tax Manager Industry: Personal Tax Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Private Client Tax Manager to join our clients expanding personal tax practice. This pivotal role focuses on delivering expert tax advisory and compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and private clients across the UK. As a Private Client Tax Manager, you will lead complex tax planning strategies, oversee the preparation and review of detailed personal tax returns and provide strategic guidance on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax. You will play a critical role in client relationship management, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations while identifying opportunities for tax efficiency, wealth preservation, and long-term financial planning. With a strong foundation in personal taxation and a commitment to professional excellence, you will help strengthen the firm's reputation for integrity, innovation, and client-centric service. This is a high-impact position ideal for a Chartered Certified Accountant with an ACA qualification looking to advance their career in a dynamic, client-focused environment. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of complex personal tax returns, including self-assessment, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and gift tax filings. Deliver strategic tax planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on tax efficiency, estate planning and lifetime wealth transfer. Manage a portfolio of private client relationships as the primary point of contact, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant service delivery. Supervise and mentor junior team members, including performance management, training and development of technical and client service competencies. Collaborate with trust and estate specialists to deliver integrated tax and financial solutions tailored to client needs. Stay current with evolving UK tax legislation, HMRC guidance and industry best practices to ensure compliance and proactive client advisory. Leverage Microsoft .NET technology platforms to streamline tax workflows, improve data accuracy and support digital transformation initiatives. Contribute to business development by identifying client opportunities and recommending customized tax and wealth planning solutions. Uphold firm policies, quality control standards, and professional ethics in all aspects of work. Requirements ACA qualification with full membership of ICAEW or equivalent professional accounting body. Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) qualification or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in personal tax, preferably within a reputable accountancy or tax advisory firm. Demonstrated experience managing complex personal tax returns and delivering strategic tax planning advice. In-depth knowledge of UK tax legislation, including income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and tax-efficient structuring. Proficiency in using Microsoft .NET technology for tax data processing, reporting and system integration. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for non-specialist clients. Proven leadership and team management experience. High level of integrity, attention to detail and commitment to professional standards. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working Birthday leave and enhanced holiday package Professional subscription support Access to exciting client work, both compliance and advisory Clear career progression in a top-tier firm with a supportive team culture Please contact Andy Irvine on , Andy or via for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend We're keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We're looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up too £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

A highly successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Exeter is searching for a Senior Manager or Director level addition to join their firm as a key addition. You will work across all around accounts/tax etc service provision within a growing division of their practice, managing teams and working closely with the Partners as key, right hand support with a clear progression path on offer. Client Details This Exeter based chartered accountancy practice is growing and undergoing positive development and planning for the long term future development of the firm. The firm is fast growing and planning for continued expansion and they are seeking the right higher-level additions who can look to further grow and develop the firm. Description Joining the firm at the Senior Manager or Director levels entirely mouldable around the background and fit of the right professional, you will be based out of the firms Exeter offices and will take responsibility for a portfolio of of clients managing the provision of all round accounting / tax compliance and wider advisory focused work. You will work closely alongside Partners, managing a wider team of managerial, qualified and trainee staff developing and growing this team. You will work on the further growth and expansion of this sector of the firm with a clear progression and development path on offer for the right candidate. Profile The ideal candidate will be qualified across any of ACA, ACCA and/or CTA, with a career background developed in any of a UK large, national firm accountancy practice background and/or, a regional independent firm background of any size. You will be at least an experienced Senior Manager or Director level professional, seeking the right long term, career move. You will be able to demonstrate both the technical expertise, with the additional competencies they will be looking for in the right individual with client facing, business development abilities and the aptitude to progress in the firm, as a key addition Job Offer Circa £70,000 - £95,000 plus benefits, negotiable, dependent on level, experience and background. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

Accounts Manager / Client Manager - Redditch Clark Wood are working with an independent firm of chartered accountants in Redditch who are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join their growing team.This is a great opportunity to join a progressive regional practice with genuine long-term career progression.You will manage a varied portfolio of SME clients (limited companies, sole traders and partnerships), acting as the main point of contact and ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time. The role also involves reviewing work and supporting the development of junior staff. Key Responsibilities: Preparation and review of statutory and management accounts Preparation and review of tax computations and returns Managing a diverse client portfolio Reviewing junior staff work and providing support Handling client queries and ad hoc projects Managing billing and team workload Requirements: ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience Strong general practice background Proven client management experience Experience reviewing junior staff work For more information, contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood:

My public sector client is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Financial Accountant to join their team. As the Senior Financial Accountant you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial policy, driving process improvements, and ensuring excellence in statutory reporting, tax compliance, and technical accounting.This is a high-profile position at the heart of the organisations financial governance and in this role you will be responsible for delivering trusted financial information to both internal and external stakeholders Day to Day you will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of accurate, timely statutory accounts that meet the highest standards. Championing improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting processes. Safeguarding balance sheet integrity through reconciliations and asset management. Liaise with external auditors and government stakeholders. Providing expert guidance on complex financial matters, including VAT and technical accounting. Managing and develop a small team. Interpreting financial regulations to advise on business impact and ensure compliance. Driving transformation projects that embed best practice and modernise financial governance. To be considered for the role you will need the following: Fully CCAB qualified with strong post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, and audit. Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, FReM, Charities SORP, and UK tax legislation. Proven track record in leading statutory audits, complex reporting cycles, and driving process improvements. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. This is a permanent role with a salary of circa £65,000. The role is being offered on a hybrid basis with 1 day a month minimum to be based in the Peterborough office.

A growing firm of chartered accountants based in North Bristol is searching for a Client Manager to join their team managing a portfolio of wide-ranging industry clients delivering compliance and advisory services. You will also lead, manage and develop a wider team. Working closely with directors as key support, there will be clear route to progress on offer within this successful firm. Client Details With offices in North Bristol, with parking on site this firm of chartered accountants acts for wide ranging clients across varying industry sectors across a wide range of sole traders, partnerships and limited company SMEs and OMBs, larger corporates, charities and other clients. The firm provides flexible working, a team focused culture, along with highly competitive salary and benefits. Description Joining as Client Manager based in their Bristol office and you will manage the delivery of wide ranging services accounts and wider services to a varied client portfolio, managing clients across wide ranging industries and turnover ranges, delivering compliance and advisory services. You will build client relationships and also lead, manage and develop a wider team, reviewing work and ensuring a quality of service delivery, along with technically developing the team. Working closely with directors as key support, there will be clear route to progress on offer within this successful firm. Profile You will be either of ACA/ACCA qualified with a career background within accountancy practice across any of accounts/tax/audit etc and all around, general accountancy practice service delivery to wide ranging sole trade, partnership and limited company clients. You will have developed your career to the Client Manager levels and be looking for a move where you can service clients, manage a team and carve a role as key support to directors with progression on offer. Job Offer Circa £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

A growing, South West multi office firm of chartered accountants has a requirement for a Business Services Director / Partner to join their team as a key addition, with a remit to grow and develop the accounts/tax and associated business services lines through leading on business development and hiring and growing the team around you. A superb opportunity for the right professional looking for an office lead role working alongside the wider leadership team. Client Details Based in Bristol this chartered firm acts for very wide ranging clients, as well as having a very strong reputation acting for a number of specialist industry sectors. Excellent career prospects are on offer with salaried, or equity routes on offer to suit around the background, level and experience of the right additions. The firm has an very independent culture and is focused on long term organic growth and expansion of the business. Description Joining as Business Services Director/ Partner based from the firms Bristol offices you will have clear potential to carve a lead office role and career path within this successful firm. You will take on a limited company focused, OMB, SME varied industry portfolio, with clients up to the audit threshold in turnover overseeing the delivery of compliance and advisory accounts, tax and wider associated service provision. You will have a main a remit to grow and develop the accounts/tax and associated business services lines through leading on business development and hiring and growing the team around you. It offers a superb opportunity for the right professional looking for an office lead role working alongside the wider leadership team with a clear progression path on offer. Profile For this Business Services Director / Partner role you will be any of ACA/ACCA/CTA etc qualified with a career background developed within UK accountancy practice, with skills across any mix of audit, accounts, tax or all around, general accountancy practice service delivery. Your career will have been developed within a UK accountancy practice firm environment of any size from small, independent accounting firm background, through to the Top Tier firms. You will have developed your career to the Director/Partner levels and will be seeking a challenging new opportunity where you can grow and develop an office. Job Offer Circa £85,000 - £120,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits.

Your new company This is an excellent opportunity to step into an in-house tax role within a dynamic, fast-growing organisation. Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Tax Analyst will support the Vitality UK Tax team across a broad range of business taxes-CT, VAT, employment taxes, IPT, and international tax. This is a varied position offering exposure across compliance, reporting, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. Your new role Compliance Prepare VAT group returns and balance sheet reconciliations, with strong attention to VAT attribution and partial exemption considerations. Prepare PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations, working closely with HR and other teams to ensure accurate inclusion/exclusion of spend. Manage the preparation of UK corporation tax computations, including reviewing tax-sensitive expenditure. Oversee compliance processes for short-term business visitors to the UK, coordinating with international colleagues to gather accurate and timely information. Support tax accounting under IFRS, liaising with both internal and external auditors and posting tax journals into SAGE. International Tax & Reporting Contribute to international tax reporting by maintaining dashboards and coordinating with global teams (e.g., CbCR, Pillar 2, tax transparency, transfer pricing). Governance & Business Partnering Maintain robust tax governance controls, documentation, and evidence. Act as a trusted business partner, providing clear, concise, and commercially focused tax guidance to internal stakeholders. Assist with ad-hoc tax projects, including tax automation and process improvement initiatives What you'll need to succeed At least 2 years' experience in a tax role (in-house or practice). You will be a qualified accountant, AAT, ATT, ACCA, ACA, or CTA (part-qualified or qualified), be proactive, self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing strongly in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work effectively with global cross-functional teams. You will need excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and prioritisation capabilities. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary dependent on experience up to £60,000. There is also a bonus and generous benefits package. This role is hybrid, with 2 days in the office 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 me now on 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

A highly reputable and successful firm of chartered accountants is looking to recruit a key addition into their team as a Client Manager. You will provide all-round accounts/tax services to wide ranging clients, based from the firms Wells offices. Client Details This successful accountancy practice based in Wells acts for wide ranging industry client, from entrepreneurial start-ups, sole traders, partnerships and significant proportion of OMBs and SMEs, ranging in size, location and industry sectors. Flexible hours, part- and full-time hours can be accommodated along with attractive salary and benefits. Description Joining this firm as a Client Manager you will manage a portfolio looking to develop relationships with your clients and delivering wide ranging, accounting, tax and wider compliance and advisory services to a varied client base. You will manage the wider team and oversee the delivery of compliance and advisory project and act as key support to the firms directors carving a career within this successful firm of accountants as a key addition. Profile You will hold any of ACA /ACCA/ CTA qualified with a strong background in accountancy practice having developed your career to around the Client Manager levels. You will have skills across any of the range of accounts, tax, audit etc. You may be a Somerset based professional, from any of small, medium/large size, mid tier, or top tier firm background, or looking to relocate to the region in a long term lifestyle and career move seeking a challenging opportunity in the profession at this level. Job Offer £38,000 - £50,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more.

Group Control Accountant (12 month FTC - could become permanent) • Are you a commercially astute and technically proficient accounting professional with experience in a group control or finance transformation role? This highly impactful Group Control Accountant position could be the next step in your career. • This company is a global professional services business, operating as a closely integrated network with over 700 people across more than 40 offices in 20 countries. Recognised as a top-tier firm, the company is regularly ranked among the industry's leading practitioners in various jurisdictions. • As the Group Control Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring balance sheet integrity, maintaining robust control frameworks, and delivering accurate financial reporting across the company's expanding global footprint, with a particular focus on recently acquired entities. Key Responsibilities: • Take full ownership of key balance sheet review submissions from acquisitions, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll liabilities, deferred income/WIP, debtors, creditors, provisions, and other estimates. • Collaborate closely with local finance teams to perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clear audit trails and timely resolution of issues. • Lead balance sheet review meetings with the Assistant Group Financial Controller, highlighting risks and driving corrective actions. • Support the year-end audit process, including preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor queries. • Assist with tax and compliance processes, such as VAT returns, PSA, and PAYE liaison, to ensure the company remains compliant with internal control requirements and external reporting obligations. • Identify and flag improvements to finance processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, supporting finance transformation initiatives like ERP/accounting system enhancements, reporting template standardisation, and reconciliation automation. • Help develop and embed strong policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned to the company's growing group structure. • Work closely with Finance Business Partners (Group and Local) and external advisors (audit, tax, corporate finance) to provide clear insight and guidance on financial control matters. Qualifications and Experience: • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent experience • Strong experience in a financial control or group accounting role, demonstrating the ability to manage month-end close and balance sheet integrity • Robust technical accounting knowledge and the ability to apply policies consistently • Confident working in a fast-moving, evolving environment with competing priorities • Advanced Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail • Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally Desirable: • Experience in a professional services business (consulting, legal, advisory, engineering, marketing services, etc.) What's in it for you? • Competitive salary and benefits package • Opportunity to work within a dynamic, equity-backed professional services environment • Exposure to a broad range of finance and business transformation initiatives • Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous learning and development • Potential for international travel and exposure to the company's global operations If you're a technically proficient Group Control Accountant with a passion for driving financial excellence and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join this leading firm and take the next step in your career.

Imperial Recruitment Group is delighted to announce that we are working on an exclusive and retained basis to appoint a Commercial Accountant on a permanent basis for a global leading organisation called William Hackett. Job Title: Commercial Accountant Location: Alnwick Package: Competitive basic + package Employment Opportunity: Permanent Overview of the role: The role will support both the financial control and commercial decision-making functions of the business by combining core management accounting responsibilities with a strong focus on commercial analysis. They will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, including reconciliations, accruals, forecasts, and management accounts, while also providing insight into performance, profitability, and risk. By working closely with business leaders, the role will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and investment appraisal, as well as supporting bids, pricing decisions, and contract reviews. This position is designed to act as a bridge between finance and the wider business, delivering high-quality financial information and analysis that enables informed decision-making and drives sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities are but not limited to: Financial Control and Transactions Process foreign supplier payments and ensure accurate payment loading into the bank. Schedule urgent or manual payments where required and ensure proper authorisation. Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms. Perform regular reconciliations, including bank-to-accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations. Maintain the Chart of Accounts, ensuring suspense accounts and coding are reviewed and cleared. Monitor goods received not invoiced (GRNI), preparing reports and clearing balances monthly. Calculate stock in transit and process related journal postings. Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and management recharges. Record stock movements and ensure provisions are recognised as required. Management Accounting and Reporting Prepare and distribute the Weekly Sales Flash File to provide timely performance updates. Produce monthly management reports, including P&L, cash flow, and KPI reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Analyse variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, providing clear explanations to stakeholders. Report results by cost centre, project, and product/service line to support business decision-making. Track and report on sales growth, margin by product group, and customer profitability trends. Provide leadership team with insights and analysis to support day-to-day decision-making. Build the annual budget in collaboration with business managers and update rolling forecasts on a regular basis. Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts and communicate updates to leadership. Commercial Finance and Business Support Support bids and pricing decisions through margin analysis and profitability reviews. Review customer contracts and assist in structuring commercial deals. Model business cases for new projects and investments, highlighting key risks and returns. Perform investment appraisals using ROI, NPV, and IRR to support capital expenditure and project decisions. Assess profitability by product, service, or customer segment to inform strategic choices. Audit Work with auditors by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and explanations as requested. To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have: Strong understanding of management accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Good knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Commercial awareness with the ability to analyse profitability, pricing, and investment opportunities. Experience in preparing and interpreting financial and management reports (P&L, cash flow, KPIs). Strong analytical skills with the ability to model business cases and assess ROI, NPV, and IRR. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial models) and confidence using accounting/ERP systems. High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with financial data. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to improving processes. Experience of working with auditors and understanding of audit requirements. Knowledge of tax compliance and handling queries from authorities (desirable). Team player with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support decision-making. Positive, self-motivated attitude with a focus on delivering high-quality work. For more information on this fantastic opportunity please contact Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

A successful firm of chartered accountants based in Wellington is searching for a Client Manager to join them managing a wide ranging industry portfolio of clients overseeing the delivery of year end accounts, tax and wider advisory services, alongside managing and developing teams and looking to play a key role in the further growth of the firm. You will have opportunity to progress within this highly regarded and fast growing firm of accountants. Client Details With offices in Wellington this firm of chartered accountants is a well established, reputable accountancy firm. The firm services wide ranging industry clients, from small sole traders, partnerships through to clients up well into the £millions of turnovers on larger limited company SMEs and OMBs. The firm provides flexible working hours within a team focused culture, along with competitive salary and benefits. Description Joining as Client Manager based in their Wellington office you will manage the delivery of wide ranging year end accounts, tax and wider services to a varied client portfolio across wide ranging sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, liaising with clients and managing, developing and supporting a junior team around you. You will carve an influential role in this successful, growing firm of independent accountants providing a go to support to firms partners, progressing in your career. Profile You will be any of ACA/ACCA/CTA etc qualified, or equivalent with a career background within the accountancy practice sector working for firms of accountants across any size. You will have developed technical skills across any of accounts/tax and all around, general accountancy practice service delivery to wide ranging sole trade, partnership and limited company clients. You will have developed your career to around the Client Manager levels and be looking for a move where you can service clients, manage a team and carve a role as key support to the partner group. Job Offer Circa £38,000 - £48,000 dependent on the background experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits, negotiable. Please apply online and for a further confidential discussion please contact Mark Bailey on to find out more

A leading accountancy practice based in Bristol has a requirement for a Personal Tax Director to join their highly regarded team as key addition. The position has arisen through a combination of growth and planning for the future development of this successful office. You will have opportunity to grow the tax team and develop their tax advisory service offering, with a clear path to progress in your career. Client Details A market leading firm of chartered accountants, with an excellent reputation undergoing continued positive growth. The firm acts for a very wide ranging client base and boasts a highly experienced and strong team of tax professionals, delivering wide ranging compliance and advisory services across personal tax. The firm acts for a very wide range of clients, delivering varied private client project work for directors of corporate clients, OMBs, entrepreneurs, partnerships, HNWIs, non-domiciled and non- resident individuals, trusts and landed estates. You will be looking to grow and develop the firms private client offering and department and take a lead role in this. There is a clear path on offer to progress in this growing firm Description You will join the firm as a Personal Tax Director delivering personal tax and advisory services to a wide ranging client base of directors of owner-managed businesses, property clients, HNWI's, trusts and landed estates and other private clients. You will take a client fronting role overseeing the provision of advisory services across a wide spectrum of personal tax issues, IHT, CGT etc. You will lead, grow and manage the team and look to drive the development of the private client tax services in this leading firm. You will develop the relationships, contacts and networks to bolster their private client offering further. Profile You are likely to be operating around the Personal Tax Director levels and will be any of ACA / ACCA/ CTA / STEP or equivalent qualified as a personal tax, advisory focused professional. Your background may be within any of Top Tier, Ten accountancy practice environment, Mid-Tier/Top 50 or large, medium, small independent firm background and you will be seeking a challenging new career opportunity, with a clear route to progress to partnership, within a leading firm of accountants. Job Offer Circa £80,000 - £110,000 dependent on the experience, background and level of the right professional, negotiable, plus benefits. Please apply on line and for a confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on

Semi Senior OR Senior Accountant An excellent Semi Senior OR Senior Accountant job vacancy has arisen, at a leading independent accountancy firm commutable from Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge. The firm are able to offer opportunities for career development and good salaries, plus flexible and hybrid working. This firm is large enough to offer great perks and a competitive salary, but small enough to really recognise you as an individual. The firm are flexible on what level they hire at, with salary very much dependant on experience and interview. Anyone from Semi Senior to an experienced Senior level can be considered, so long as you have some experience gained from working in an accountancy practice. The firm is committed to fostering a professional and proactive working environment, where every team member contributes to their shared success. With a focus on client engagement and continuous learning, they provide a platform for motivated individuals to excel in their careers. Key Responsibilities could include: VAT returns Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Offering business advisory support to clients through diverse forms. Drafting personal and company tax returns, along with related supporting documentation, tax planning, and long-term wealth planning. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their accounting systems, processes, and business to provide valuable support and advice. Managing onsite or project-specific staff teams, reviewing and compiling their work for director input. Management Accounts Benefits: Competitive Salary Flexible working hours and hybrid working with fully hosted systems. Opportunities for career progression. Employee Assistance Programme. Engaging with a diverse and successful client base. Modern offices and working practices.

A leading accountancy practice based in Devon has a requirement for a Private Client Director to join their highly regarded team as a key addition. The position has arisen through a combination of growth and planning for the future development of this growing firm. You will have opportunity to lead on complex advisory project work and develop and grown this firms personal tax service lines, with a clear path on offer to progress in your career. Client Details A leading firm of chartered accountants undergoing continued positive growth. The firm acts for a very wide-ranging client base of high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners. with a successful tax team and service line. Excellent career prospects are on offer for career focused professionals looking for a clear path to progress, along with highly competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits. Description You will join the firm as Private Client Director based in their Devon offices and will take a client fronting role overseeing the provision of advisory services across a wide spectrum of tax advice and planning across personal tax and trusts to include IHT, succession planning, capital gains tax, estate planning, residence and domicile advice and project delivery, along with other personal income tax project work delivery. You will also lead the team and looking to drive the further growth and development of tax services in this leading firm working closely and alongside the firms leadership team. You will have clear opportunity to progress in your career. Profile For this Private Client Director role you will be already at, or operating effectively close to a Private Client Director level in your career and will be any of: ACA / ACCA/ CTA / ATT / STEP etc qualified as a tax specialist and advisory delivery focused professional. You will have specialised across any areas of personal, private client or mixed tax across your career history delivering tax advisory services. Your background will have been developed within any of the Top Tier, Mid-Tier/Top 50 or large, medium or small independent accountancy practice firm backgrounds and you will be seeking a challenging new career opportunity, with a clear route to progress within a leading firm of accountants. Job Offer £70,000 - £90,000 + dependent on the experience, background and level of the right professional, negotiable, plus benefits. Please apply on line and for a confidential discussion to find out more please contact Mark Bailey on