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Finance Director / Head of Finance Henley-on-Thames £85,000 - £100,000 + Benefits 3 days in the office We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the craft of accounting. This is a role for a technically strong finance leader who enjoys being the go-to accounting expert within a business . Someone who takes pride in strong financial reporting, controls, compliance and getting the numbers right, while also supporting commercial decisions. We Do Group are supporting a successful privately owned SME based near Henley-on-Thames as they hire a Finance Director / Head of Finance . This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, high-quality business with a flat structure and a close-knit leadership team. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the finance function and work closely with the CEO, playing a key role in supporting the ongoing success of the business. Whilst there is strong commercial exposure, the technical accounting grounding is critical . We are looking for someone who enjoys being the person responsible for financial reporting, compliance, controls and governance , whilst also providing insight and support to leadership. This role would suit an experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller who enjoys running the full finance function and being highly involved in the financial management of a successful SME. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail oriented and technically strong , rather than operating in a large corporate structure. The Role This position will take responsibility for the full finance function and act as the key financial partner to the CEO. Responsibilities will include: Full ownership of the finance function, reporting directly to the CEO Production of management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and compliance Oversight of treasury, cashflow management and financial planning Managing tax matters and working with external advisers Supporting investment decisions and strategic planning Maintaining robust audit readiness and financial processes Oversight of payroll and purchase-to-pay processes Managing relationships with external accountants, advisers and service providers Working closely with the leadership team to support commercial decision making You will be supported by a small finance team , but this is very much a hands-on role where you will remain close to the detail . The Environment A successful and well-established SME Flat leadership structure and collaborative culture A small senior leadership team Calm and considered culture. Sub 20 employees. High visibility and direct access to the CEO A role where finance plays a trusted and valued role within the business Your Profile We are looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating in smaller, entrepreneurial environments. You will likely be: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller Technically strong with excellent financial reporting and accounting knowledge Comfortable running a broad and hands-on finance function Someone who enjoys owning the numbers and financial integrity of a business A clear communicator who can support leadership with financial insight This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys operating at this level and is looking for a long-term, stable leadership role within a successful SME . Package £85,000 - £100,000 salary + benefits Henley-on-Thames location Hybrid working with three days per week in the office

Senior Finance Manager Location: Brentwood Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to circa £80,000 Reed Finance are partnering with our client who are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in our regional finance function. This position involves managing the finance personnel and function within the region, ensuring controlled finance processes and delivering accurate outputs in a timely manner. The Senior Finance Manager will be accountable for all aspects of the business unit's finance processes and will act as a business partner across disciplines, enhancing financial and business performance. Day-to-day of the role: Act as deputy to the Finance Director, engaging in business unit management team Board meetings. Manage a team of 5 finance staff, fostering a positive and engaging environment, ensuring robust and controlled processes. Oversee the consolidated monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely closure of all sub-ledgers and general ledgers. Manage the submission of actual and forecast data to Division and Group, ensuring the accuracy of all financial data. Prepare monthly management reports for the business unit, including variance analysis and operational insights. Conduct monthly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and work in progress (WIP), ensuring all financial entries and forecasts are accurate and timely. Collaborate with various departments to resolve any financial discrepancies and enhance financial forecasting and planning. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial and management accounting. Practice background would be beneficial. Proven experience in staff management and development. Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel. Previous experience in the housebuilding industry is highly beneficial. Excellent analytical skills and a process improvement mindset. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong leadership skills. Engaging and supportive work environment. If you have experience working in the housebuilding space, potentially from a practice background, apply now for more information.

Financial ControllerLocation: Northampton (Office-based with flexibility)Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + bonusWorking Pattern: Primarily office-based with up to one day per week from home Macildowie are partnering with a well-established brand based in Northampton to recruit a Financial Controller for a growing, internationally recognised organisation operating within the technology and manufacturing sector. This is a high-profile leadership role offering genuine progression towards Finance Director. The Financial Controller will work closely with the Managing Director and executive leadership team, providing financial insight, operational support and strategic oversight during an exciting period of international growth. The organisation is a highly innovative business with a strong reputation for quality and performance within its specialist industry. As a result, this role offers exposure across finance, operations, supply chain and international distribution. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and working closely with operational teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & ReportingOwn the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts and KPI reportingProvide financial insight and performance reporting to the executive team and boardLead short-term cash forecasting and liquidity planningManage statutory reporting and coordinate external audit processesEnsure financial controls, accounting systems and governance frameworks remain robust Finance LeadershipLead and develop the finance team, maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrityEnsure finance processes across purchase-to-pay, order-to-cash, payroll and reporting cycles are effectiveDrive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency Commercial & Operational SupportPartner with operational, sales and product teams to support new product launches and costingProvide financial analysis to support business planning and forecastingContribute to strategic decision-making alongside senior leadership Supply Chain OversightLine-manage the Supply Chain Manager and support operational targets including inventory and delivery performanceOversee international supply chain logistics with global manufacturing partnersSupport inventory planning, stock accuracy and cost control across the distribution network About YouACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedExperience operating at Financial Controller level within a product-based or manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of inventory accounting and costingAdvanced Excel and analytical capabilityStrong communication skills with the ability to partner with senior stakeholders This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional seeking a senior leadership role with clear progression and international exposure. Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.

Finance Manager Circa £42k per annum Reading (Hybrid) - 35 hours per week (Can be condensed to 4 days) Permanent Your New Role We are currently working with a mission driven organisation based in Reading, who are currently looking for a driven Finance Manager to join their team. The role itself will require the individual to provide senior operational leadership and offering financial support to ensure the organisation is operating efficiently, transparently and in line with the organisations values and purpose. In this dynamic role, you will oversee management accounts, statutory accounts, payroll, finance systems and will be the business partner to senior leaders, budget holders and student officers. There are line management opportunities within the role and will report directly to the Director of Finance. Ensuring Your Success You will posses demonstrable experience in managing a small finance department, with an AAT qualification or a part qualified accountant. Advanced Excel skills are essential, with the ability to create, analyse and manipulate data. You will be highly organised, an excellent communicator and highly adaptable, with a natural problem solving mentality. Proven experience in producing monthly accounts, budgets and forecasts is needed, alongside managing the day to day finance operations (invoicing, payments, payroll). In Return Other than a strong salary and additional benefits, you will receive exposure to working within an excellent employer, who directly impact the lives of students.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Shared Service Centre team (SSC) provides essential support to a number of teams across our firm. As well as assisting on large-scale operations, beyond the capacity of a core specialist team, they provide the unparalleled expertise we need to keep moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There's real opportunity, making it a great chance to use industry knowledge and experience to solve problems in your next career step, or it can be a place to learn if you're just starting out. If you want to work on important projects and explore your potential, we'll give you the friendly, supportive working environment to go far. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The role The firm is looking to recruit a n SSC Associate who will join the ATEQA Team (After The Event Q uality Assurance) within BDO's Shared Service Centre (SSC) Internal Compliance Area, based in Liverpool City Centre. This will be a challenging and rewarding role where you will be involved in the administration and assurance of the firm's Conflicts of Interest (COI), Know Your Customer (KYC) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, and on-line management system s (Including CMS & CTO2 ). Successful applicants will be required to engage with Partners and senior stakeholders to discuss the 7 key risk areas identified by BDO (AML, Ethics & Independence, Conflicts, Reputational, Execution, Commercial, Network), and any mitigations provided for these risks. You'll be someone with: Knowledge and experience of the Anti -Money Laundering Regulations , and the implementation /application of these regulations in real world scenarios . IT skills - strong working knowledge of MS Office including Access, Outlook, Power P oint , Internet research. Well presented with a professional level of communication . Strong v erbal communication, and experience dealing with difficult conversations and ; Strong written communication with experience collating information into navigable and clear reports , with a high-level summary of key points. Experience with time management and meeting deadlines. A bility to prioritise and support an organised workload. You'll preferably have: Experience and knowledge of heightening risk factors within AML/KYC, and appropriate mitigating points. Knowledge of business/key terms within the Accounting/Audit/Professional Services industry, and the application of AML principles in these areas. Detailed understanding of typical corporate structures, ultimate beneficial ownership of organisations/entities and appreciation of influence and control over bodies corporate. Ability to use own initiative and take a risk based approach. Good telephone manner. We'll value you You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Company Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering palliative and end of life care and support across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: Growing and transforming our direct care and support Delivering more practical information and support Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience As an Associate Director, Caring Services, you will play a pivotal leadership role in making that belief a reality-shaping, delivering and growing high-quality caring services across London and the Home Counties. This is a senior, influential role for an experienced leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and operational delivery, and who is motivated by impact, partnership and purpose. Job Description Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of Marie Curie's caring services within your place, ensuring services are high quality, financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of patients and communities. You will lead performance, planning and partnership development, translating national strategy into local delivery while identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and improved outcomes. Salary: £77,000 - £85,500 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week Base: Hybrid - Home + a minimum of 1 day per week in our London Head Office Application Process Close date for applications: 22nd April 2026 Interview Dates: Stage 1 - 6th May 2026 Stage 2 - 12th May 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please click here to view the full job description What you'll be responsible for As a senior leader within Marie Curie, you will: Lead the planning, performance and delivery of services, holding accountability for quality, patient outcomes, financial control, income and contract compliance. Drive financial and operational sustainability and commercial performance, delivering balanced budgets and growing place based revenue in line with agreed targets. Build and sustain strong partnerships with commissioners and system partners, developing and negotiating proposals that expand service reach and impact. Lead service improvement and innovation, testing new models of care, responding to unmet need and sharing learning across the organisation. Provide visible, values led people leadership, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across large, geographically dispersed teams. Qualifications We're looking for a leader with the credibility, judgement and drive to operate at a senior level in a complex healthcare environment. You will bring: Extensive senior leadership experience in healthcare, ideally across multisite or place based services. A strong track record of operational delivery alongside strategic transformation, including service redesign and improvement at scale. Confidence in financial leadership, including budget management, income generation and commercial decision making. Proven ability to influence and partner with commissioners and system stakeholders across complex landscapes. Highly developed people leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and develop senior leaders and large workforces. A strong understanding of quality, regulation and patient experience , using insight and evidence to drive improvement. A professional healthcare qualification is desirable, or equivalent experience in a health related field, alongside leadership or management qualifications (Master's level desirable). Additional Information This is an opportunity to shape services that truly matter, working at scale, with autonomy and influence, in an organisation driven by compassion, collaboration and excellence. You'll join a senior leadership community committed to innovation, partnership and delivering meaningful impact for people at the end of life. At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at . Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

Join Ofwat's Risk and Return Team as a Financial Economist, Principal Debt Specialist. We have 1 Fixed Term contract until the end of December 2027 available, but it is also open to loans and secondments. Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We're Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority - a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they're working for customers. Following the Independent Water Commission's Final Report and subsequent White Paper - 'New Vision for Water', the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. The Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Economist or Corporate Finance Debt Specialist to join our Risk & Return team within the Price Review Directorate. This role will play an important role in determining our methodology governing the allowed return on capital for PR29, which currently accounts for around a quarter of the average customer bill. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: Plan and prioritise your time - working to team-level and directorate-level milestones, and where new developments may require a change of course. Interpret and summarise financial data, arguments and analysis - for instance from company consultant reports and papers they reference. Curate data capture processes - maintain and respond to queries on the tables within data returns provided by companies on debt instruments. Conduct and commission financial analysis - for instance drawing on granular bond data to estimate cost of debt benchmarks to set the allowed cost of debt. Draft slide packs and documents - for instance drafting a discussion paper to inform a cost of debt workshop or consultation, or a slidepack for a discussion that helps Ofwat Board to decide whether to sign-off on a cost of debt policy proposal. Verbally present findings - for instance briefing the team's Director on the key findings of review work or analysis. Develop and interrogate Excel-based models - while not primarily a modelling role, it will likely involve some scrutiny of non-Ofwat models and may involve having a hand in developing in-house models to support our policy areas. Oversee junior staff time - the role is likely to involve managing the time of 1 junior colleague, and potentially more during peak periods (e.g. a graduate). Build relationships - in particular with other Risk & Return team members, and other Ofwat teams where there is thematic overlap, and external stakeholders such as counterparts in other regulators. Develop skills - to build on your existing base of financial knowledge and skills through taking on structured or unstructured learning opportunities. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead criterion: Experience in applying financial economics and/or corporate finance to the analysis of debt pricing. Advanced understanding of financial economics and/or corporate finance theory related to the cost of debt. Undergraduate (or higher) degree in economics or a numerate discipline (e.g. STEM subjects, Accountancy, etc.). Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to understand and concisely explain complex issues in non-technical language. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 14 April 2026.

Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top40 Accountancy Firm who are looking for a Qualified Audit Senior / Audit & Accounts Senior for their Watford based offices. Undertaking a 70% Audit & 30% Accounts role, you will be helping to manage a portfolio of large owner-managed businesses including UK & Int'l companies and partnership (up to £200m turnover) and overseeing a small team of junior staff. Key duties include: Managing client audits and assisting with complex corporate audits for the firm, using computerised audit systems Producing audit files for review by the Audit Manager/Director Providing general assistance to the junior audit and business service team members Planning of smaller audit assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives for Graduate audit staff and supervising them on-site including reviewing work and coaching on the job Assisting with the audit of companies in a range of sectors including IT/Hi-Tech, Consumer Services, Manufacturing, Logistics, Legal Services Carrying out Accounts & Financial statements preparation, and management accounting Preparation of company accounts, groups of companies, partnerships and LLP's together with Tax computations. Close liaison with audit clients and other external stakeholders, often direct contact at Senior Management Level Ensuring all work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Submitting accounts to Companies House within deadlines To be considered for the role you should be a Qualified ACA or ACCA Auditor / Audit & Accounts Senior, ideally degree-educated with extensive practice experience in an Accountancy Practice with some staff management skills. On offer is a salary up to £52,000 depending on qualification and experience, with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. The firm will happily consider those candidates who may be interested in relocating to the Watford area from other parts of the UK. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile

An established Architectural and Interior Design Practice with a strong reputation across both residential and commercial sectors is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join their growing team. With a full design & build offering, including architectural services, interior design expertise, and a dedicated showroom for furniture, furnishings, accessories, and tiling, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality, design-led projects. The Role: Reporting directly to the Design Director, you will take ownership of private client and show home projects, managing the full design process from concept through to installation. Key Responsibilities are to: Design, source, and deliver high-quality interior schemes tailored to client needs Prepare compelling presentations and mood boards to a high standard and within deadlines Liaise with suppliers and the in-house Customer Service team Prepare pricing, quotations and detailed client budgets Carry out site surveys and measurements as required Attend client meetings, oversee installations and manage on-site fitting teams Build strong ongoing relationships with clients and suppliers About You: Minimum 3-4 years' experience in residential interior design Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Strong creative flair with a keen eye for detail Confident presenting to clients with excellent communication skills Highly organised with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines Solid experience working with fabrics, including measuring, quoting, and proposals Full UK driving licence and access to a car (required for site visits and sourcing trips) What's on Offer: £37,000 - £45,000 salary + discretionary performance bonus Staff discount scheme + company events 4 weeks' holiday + public holidays Company pension scheme

Corporate Tax Senior Manager, Top 20 Accountancy Firm Manchester £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working Do you want to focus on high-value advisory work rather than pure compliance? Looking to work directly with Partners on complex corporate tax projects? Want to be part of a fast-growing firm with genuine Top 10 ambitions? Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working Generous holiday allowance Enhanced pension and parental leave Market-leading wellbeing programme Your new firm: Our client is a Top 20 UK accountancy firm experiencing rapid national growth . Following the acquisition of a major Manchester practice and the appointment of an ex-Big 4 Senior Partner to lead the tax function , they are now looking to expand their Corporate Tax team as part of their journey towards becoming a Top 10 firm . Known as one of the most progressive and people-focused firms in the market , this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking tax team with real scope to shape your role and progress to Director. Your new role: As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager , you'll be working closely with Corporate Tax Partners and the wider advisory team , delivering a mix of advisory and compliance services to a diverse client base including large corporate groups, private equity-backed businesses, AIM-listed companies and owner-managed businesses . You will take ownership of a complex client portfolio while also supporting restructuring projects, tax planning work, and business development initiatives . Key responsibilities include: Managing a portfolio of complex corporate tax clients Reviewing and signing off tax returns, computations and disclosures Leading on corporate tax advisory projects including restructuring and planning Acting as the main point of contact and building strong client relationships Supporting HMRC enquiries and tax investigations Coaching and developing junior team members Identifying opportunities for cross-selling and contributing to business development To be successful in this role, you'll need: ACA / CTA qualified (or equivalent) Strong experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Experience managing a varied client portfolio Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Benefits: Hybrid and flexible working Unlimited holiday allowance Enhanced pension and parental leave No formal dress code Award-winning wellbeing support Want to find out more? Drop an email to or call on As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Private Client Tax Senior Manager / Director / Partner job in Norwich. Clear path to Partner Private Client Tax - Senior Manager / DirectorNorwich Hybrid Working Clear Path to PartnershipHays are recruiting for a forward thinking and well established professional services firm in Norwich, who are seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Senior Manager or Director to take a leading role within its Tax department. This is a pivotal appointment with a clear and genuine route to Partnership, offering the opportunity to shape the future direction of the private client service while working closely with Partners and a diverse client base across Norfolk and Suffolk.Our client is very open to relocators looking to progress their career without sacrificing quality of life. Many senior professionals successfully relocate to Norfolk for the lifestyle without compromising the quality or complexity of their work - and often accelerate their career as a result. The RoleYou will lead the delivery of high quality private client tax services, managing a complex portfolio of HNW and UHNW individuals and providing advanced advisory and planning support.Key responsibilities include: Delivering complex tax advice across CGT, IHT, trusts, residency issues, and estate / succession planningActing as a key adviser for medical professionals, including NHS pension mattersReviewing and signing off high risk and complex tax returnsMaintaining up to date technical knowledge and managing engagement riskManaging portfolio performance, including fees, WIP, and billingLeadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop members of the private client tax teamOversee workflow planning and ensure deadlines and quality standards are metAct as an ambassador for the firm internally and externallyContribute to firm wide initiatives and business growthBusiness DevelopmentIdentify and develop opportunities to grow the private client offeringAttend networking events and seminars to build referral networksPrepare proposals and support strategic growth initiativesIdentify cross selling opportunities through a deep understanding of client affairsAbout YouCTA and/or ACA / ACCA qualified (STEP highly desirable)Substantial post qualification experience in private client taxStrong technical capability and experience with complex advisory workProven people leadership and review experienceCommercially aware with the ability to adapt to changing prioritiesWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working optionsGenuine opportunity for accelerated progression to PartnerA senior leadership role within a supportive and ambitious firmIf you are interested in a confidential discussion about this opportunity or would like to receive further information, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays #

Morgan McKinley is currently supporting a successful PE backed business based in Gloucestershire to recruit a Company Secretary. The Role Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the role will require you to provide full administrative support relating to Board matters, Company Secretarial duties, and associated regulatory requirements. Responsibilities of the role will include: Attend and participate in meetings with the Exec. Co-ordinate and take responsibility for regulatory requirements, including managing Companies House correspondence and submission of annual confirmation statements. Support acquisitions by handling document signing. Act as a named person for the e-reminders service that sends notifications when accounts and confirmation statements are due. Update register of NDAs, contracts and Powers of Attorney. Assist with shareholder correspondence and associated documentation. The Person To be considered for this role, you will ideally have previous experience as a Company Secretary (or as a Company Secretary trainee), and offer proven experience supporting multiple Board members. You might have completed the Chartered Secretaries Foundation level or be qualified by experience with top-class administration experience. As the company grows, the role will evolve; therefore, you must be comfortable and adaptable to a changing environment, possessing great stakeholder management skills and a positive attitude. The role offers hybrid working in a very flexible and supportive environment, with a requirement to be in the office in Gloucestershire or London probably once a week.

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top40 Accountancy Firm who are now looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager, with a fast-track route to Directorship. Working in their Milton Keynes office and reporting to one of the Partners, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including sole traders, companies and partnership clients up to £150m turnover and supervising a team of Qualified & Junior staff. Key deliverables for the position include: Reviewing complex accounts & financial statements prepared by junior staff for partner sign-off Ensuring compliance with auditing standards around fixed assets & depreciation, stock, accrued/deferred income, accruals Managing complex audits, staff planning for audits, reviewing final audit files and conducting close-out meetings with clients Planning special audit assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives and completing appraisals for Audit staff, supervising them at clients/on-site and coaching Meeting Audit clients to review company accounts (inc group companies, partnerships and LLP's) and corporate tax liabilities Point of contact for audit clients and other third-party stakeholders, with direct contact at CFO/MD level Ensuring all audit work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Business development activities, promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars/events as required To be considered for the Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant, degree-educated with comprehensive experience in External Audit, and strong staff management skills. The firm is looking for someone with the potential to become a future Director, and are therefore looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly-driven character traits. On offer is a salary up to £68,000 depending on qualifications and experience with benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation within Oxfordshire's higher education network. The purpose of the role is to own the finance function and present financial data to high level stakeholders including the organisation's founder and director. Your new role As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will include: Provide senior level leadership in shaping financial strategy, demonstrating resilience, authenticity and strong engagement with colleagues. Oversee accurate and efficient financial processing and reporting across the organisation and its subsidiaries. Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and budget holders, ensuring they receive timely, reliable financial insight to support decision making. Lead change initiatives, including the introduction and optimisation of financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and reporting timelines. Develop policies that support income generation and long-term financial growth. Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring effective, compliant and high-performing financial operations. Deliver comprehensive financial, management and fund reporting in line with monthly and annual timetables, and present results to relevant stakeholders. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring variances are analysed and addressed. Manage cashflow and working capital, providing accurate and timely forecasts to governance bodies. Oversee the review, procurement, implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy. Maintain a complete financial procedures manual and ensure robust financial controls, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements, including HMRC, Charity Commission and Companies House filings. Maintain detailed fund reporting, including endowment, restricted and designated funds, ensuring correct categorisation of income. Oversee financial management of capital projects and ensure accurate, compliant monthly payroll operations. Prepare or review year-end financial statements and statutory returns, and act as primary contact for external auditors. Support compliance and governance activities, including preparing guidance for financial reserve and trust related policies. Provide line management, training and development for finance staff, and handle ad hoc financial queries and tasks as required. What you'll need to succeed To be the successful candidate, you will need: ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy and finance qualification. Strong background in financial control within group structures or charitable organisations, with deep knowledge of financial systems, ledgers and reporting. Proven experience developing financial procedures and controls in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Significant experience leading financial aspects of capital or infrastructure projects and managing system related change. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, able to communicate complex financial matters clearly at all organisational levels. Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change. Experienced people manager with a track record of developing, motivating and succession planning for finance teams. What you'll get in return As the successful candidate, you will receive: £65,000-£75,000 annual salary Comprehensive benefits package through affiliation with the University Free lunches On-site parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

This highly entrepreneurial, family owned business has grown substantially in the last few years and is forecasting revenues in excess of £30m for the next financial year. Highly profitable and cash rich, they are now reaping the benefits of investment in new equipment and machinery which has enabled them to improve operational efficiency and attract long term contracts with larger customers. They are now looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious Financial Controller to manage the company finances and help drive the profitability and growth of the business. Reporting into the Directors this individual will be the Head of Finance, forming a key part of the management team and will be expected to play a major role in decision making. Managing a small finance department you will drive greater understanding of costs and margins to improve performance whilst also making sense of complex revenue streams and high volumes of transactions. There is real scope here for someone to make an impact by driving cost reduction and efficiency, influence the strategic direction of the business and ultimately pave the way to a future FD position as they continue to grow. The key duties of the Financial Controller will be: • Produce monthly management accounts with commentary • Develop KPI's and MI pack for the board • Provide analysis of costs and process efficiency • Create the annual budget and report variances • Drive commercial / financial awareness in each department • Cashflow management, banking and financial forecasting • Managing the year end with full audit liaison • Oversee wages, PAYE, NI and HMRC matters • Manage and develop the transactional accounting team • Provide advice on cash and external financing options • Support long term strategic planning As a business they are always looking for commercial opportunities so you can also expect to have to react quickly and offer financial judgement on different business cases that come along. A key aspect of the role will be understanding how the finance department can support operations and drive performance. Great communication skills and credibility will be essential as you will be expected to challenge and question the current set up and make recommendations to stakeholders that can drive change and improve processes. Experience of using SAGE would be very useful in this role along with a degree of comfort with operational and business management systems. The ideal candidate for this vacancy must preferably be CIMA or ACCA /ACA qualified or strong QBE with experience of managing the finance function for a growing SME. This will definitely be a hands-on role and there will be some quick wins allowing you to rapidly establish yourself as a valued member of the senior team.

The Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team. This role presents a rare opportunity for hands-on technical involvement, research and strategy steering, without line management duties. Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Senior Algorithm Specialist you will develop your expertise both at a detailed Guidance & Control design level, and up through the higher architectural levels, where you can demonstrate a capability for rigorous system analysis and management of complexity. You will influence the current and future direction for design and testing of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control (G&C) systems, spanning specialist algorithms, real-time architecture, and complex equipment including RF & IR seekers, inertial sensors, actuators, propulsion (turbojets, ramjets and thrust-vectored rockets), and interfaces to surface and air launch platforms. You will have the opportunity to collaborate widely across departmental, directorate and national boundaries, and to be involved across multiple programmes at various points in their respective lifecycles, from the early research and concept stages through to full-scale development and guided flight trials. What we're looking for from you: Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real time architecture and verification Ability to bound the scope of an engineering problem and to express the design challenge in terms of clear unambiguous design requirements/objectives Managing complexity by identifying major drivers in a large, inter-connected engineering system Able to cross-verify complex systems and system models against underlying theory Communicating complex or conceptually difficult ideas clearly Diagnosing abnormalities in an engineering system both physically and virtually through computer modelling and simulation(Matlab & Simulink) Influencing technically when there are other factors driving teams A particular interest in applications with control experience, preferably applied flight control, bit this is not essential Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

I am currently instructed on behalf of a fast-growing boutique law firm that is quickly making its mark on the UK legal landscape. Established in 2014, the firm is already ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and recognised in the Times Top 250 Law Firms. With a reputation for handling some of the highest-profile and most serious cases in the country, this is very much a firm on the rise. Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Criminal Solicitor with full Police Station Accreditation (plus Duty Accreditation, would be a bonus!) to work closely with one of the firm s Directors on a varied and high-level caseload. The Role This is a hands-on position supporting serious criminal matters, including work for high-profile clients within the music industry, alongside regular police station attendance. You will: Assist on serious and complex criminal cases Attend police stations regularly (including out-of-hours work) Support high-profile and sensitive matters with discretion Work closely with an experienced Director, gaining invaluable exposure This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build substantial on-the-ground experience early in their career while being trusted with meaningful responsibility. What We re Looking For Full Police Station Accreditation and Duty Accreditation would be a bonus! Experience in, or strong interest in, serious criminal defence work Confidence attending police stations independently Ability to handle sensitive, high-profile clients with discretion Calm, professional manner with strong client-care skills Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing complex evidence Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to serious and high-profile criminal work within a firm that is genuinely one to watch. You will work closely with an experienced Director and develop your advocacy, tactical, and client-handling skills in a supportive but ambitious environment.

Partner / Portfolio Finance Director London / Remote Partner-level opportunity Private Equity-backed portfolio Share options available Build a central finance centre of excellence. Shape a Portfolio. Drive Growth. A rapidly expanding Private Equity-backed group is seeking an ambitious Partner to establish and lead a central finance centre of excellence supporting a growing portfolio of businesses. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded Chartered Accountant from a Big 4 accountancy practice background to build and lead scalable finance capability across multiple businesses in the portfolio. Working closely with investors and senior leadership, you will play a central role in supporting portfolio companies, shaping financial strategy, and contributing to acquisition activity as the group continues to expand. The Opportunity Following several recent acquisitions, the group is now creating a centralised finance capability to support its expanding investment portfolio. Initially, the function will support around 10 portfolio companies, including large-scale businesses generating significant revenues and managing workforces of up to 800 temporary staff. Over time, the ambition is to expand the portfolio to up to 40 businesses, including smaller SME companies. You will lead the development of the finance capability that supports this growth - building the team, the systems, and the strategic oversight required to support an ambitious investment strategy. This can be achieved domestically in the UK, or through offshoring. What You'll Be Responsible For Establishing and leading a central finance centre of excellence supporting multiple portfolio companies Acting as the finance subject matter expert across the group, providing commercially focused financial guidance Supporting portfolio leadership teams with strategic financial insight and decision-making Building and leading a high-performing finance team across UK hires and global BPO capability (e.g. India or South Africa) Designing scalable reporting, governance, and financial oversight frameworks across the portfolio Supporting mergers and acquisitions activity, including financial evaluation, due diligence input, and post-acquisition financial integration Identifying opportunities to expand finance services across the investment portfolio Helping develop the capability into a large and successful accountancy practice over the next five years Operational finance tasks such as payroll, finance administration, and day-to-day transactional processing are largely handled within the individual businesses. About You We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader with the ambition to build something significant. The ideal candidate will: Be a Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA) Experience in setting up a centralised finance function from scratch Have a background in a Big 4 accountancy practice (highly desirable) Have a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience Bring experience in senior finance leadership or advisory roles Have strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking Possess knowledge of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) Ideally have exposure to mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, or transaction advisory work Be comfortable working with investors, CEOs, and senior leadership teams Most importantly, you will have the ambition and intrapreneurial mindset to build and scale a successful finance service centre. Location The role can be fully remote, with optional office presence in central London. What's on Offer Partner-level position within a rapidly growing Private Equity-backed group Opportunity to build and lead a new finance practice from the ground up Significant influence over strategy and growth Share options and long-term value creation potential Exposure to portfolio growth and acquisition activity If you are an ambitious finance leader interested in building a scalable finance service centre within a dynamic Private Equity environment, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Office Manager About the Company Our client is an established and award-winning consultancy company offering bespoke design and management consulting services to a small portfolio of longstanding private sector clients. Their success has been based on building long-term partnerships with their clients, and they work hard to understand them to ensure that their services dovetail with their needs often working as an extension to their internal teams. This has resulted in them securing long term commissions, many of which are of regional and national significance in their field. Our client s practice offers a full range of landscape architectural, ecological and strategic management services across the UK and Ireland. They lead design teams and contribute landscape and environmental services inputs to teams led by others, working on large scale projects. Known for delivering expert service and attention to detail, they respond on every project with bespoke support. Their clients benefit from Director-led services, with hands-on Director involvement at every stage in all their projects, assuring design excellence and the highest quality outputs, delivered within budget and on time. About the Role Our client is experiencing considerable growth, and this is a new role, responding to an expanded organisation and growing workload for the Directors and key clients. The Office and Operations Manager will play a key role in their team. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will work closely together across a range of commissioned projects, leading the administrative and office team. Your role will be central to activity and output across the business, and you ll operate in a prominent client-facing position, co-ordinating a wide range of projects, as well as supporting the day-to-day running and administration of a very busy office. You ll provide efficient and dynamic support to the Managing Director, working hand-in-glove to respond to business needs, including co-ordinating aspects of business finance working with their accounts team, sub-contractor management, programme management and workload co-ordination for technical specialists within their team. You will take responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of the business, with calm and collected leadership and bringing a positive, supportive approach to enable and empower team members. You ll get involved in key projects across the UK and Ireland, travelling to support client needs when needed and take the lead on key projects, such as event planning or supporting new team projects. About You This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is highly organised, likes a very varied and dynamic workload and can calmly and supportively empower others to be their very best. You ll be skilled in motivating and organising others, be highly detail oriented and keen to secure a role that is challenging whilst providing considerable autonomy. The role is hands-on, is extremely varied and will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident with a range of current technologies. You will take great pride in delivering high quality work and working with others to enable them to achieve the very best too. You ll possess excellent communications skills and possess the ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure even when juggling a variety of competing demands. They are a small team, and they all work across different project areas to support each other when needed. You ll be keen to work in this way, and enjoy working as part of a flexible, mutually supportive team. Essential Criteria Skills and Experience: Exceptional organisational skills and ability to anticipate needs, prioritise and plan work effectively. Technologically competent highly proficient in all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite, ideally skilled with Salesforce and Adobe Creative Suite experience. You ll have the aptitude to develop your skills on new packages too, as needed. Budget management and cost-conscious working, relating to office-wide cost control and business planning. Skilled in research and technical appraisal you ll bring experience of co-ordinating technical and multidisciplinary meetings and preparing briefing papers. Demonstrable track record of successful office and administrative operations management, development and leadership of office systems, procurement and all aspects of administration. An effective communicator able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times. An effective, calm, positive and reliable team player. Able to work confidently with senior leaders and influencers. Takes responsibility and ownership for projects, thinking about and acting on what is needed ahead of time. Adaptable and flexible able to respond proactively to the changing needs of a busy team with a diverse workload.