A growing rop 10 Transaction Services team is seeking an experienced Manager to support buy side and sell side financial due diligence projects. This role offers exposure to a wide range of mid market transactions and the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities within a high performing advisory environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver financial due diligence assignments for corporate and private equity clients. Analyse financial performance, working capital, quality of earnings and cash flows. Produce clear, commercial FDD reports and present key findings to clients. Manage project timelines and support Directors and Partners across engagements. Mentor and develop junior team members. Support business development through proposals and client interaction. Requirements ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Strong experience within Transaction Services, FDD or Corporate Finance. Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills. Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously. Confident interacting with clients at a senior level. Please apply asap if this is of interest! If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
A growing rop 10 Transaction Services team is seeking an experienced Manager to support buy side and sell side financial due diligence projects. This role offers exposure to a wide range of mid market transactions and the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities within a high performing advisory environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver financial due diligence assignments for corporate and private equity clients. Analyse financial performance, working capital, quality of earnings and cash flows. Produce clear, commercial FDD reports and present key findings to clients. Manage project timelines and support Directors and Partners across engagements. Mentor and develop junior team members. Support business development through proposals and client interaction. Requirements ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Strong experience within Transaction Services, FDD or Corporate Finance. Excellent analytical, communication and report writing skills. Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously. Confident interacting with clients at a senior level. Please apply asap if this is of interest! If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.
Role Overview: An established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor / CILEX to join their Commercial Property team in a senior role (Senior Associate or Salaried Partner, depending on experience). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years PQE and will work on a varied caseload covering all aspects of commercial property matters. This is a senior role for someone who wants to grow and develop the department. The successful candidate will not only be an excellent lawyer but also have the drive to develop the team, manage junior members, and contribute to business development initiatives. The role is primarily based in the city centre office, with occasional work in a satellite office to maintain team cohesion. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Work: Draft, negotiate, and complete commercial leases, licences, agreements for lease, and related documentation. Advise SME's and business owners on purchase and sale of commercial property. Act for lenders, receivers, liquidators, and administrators in property transactions. Support corporate transactions by managing the property aspects of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, and restructuring. Conduct property due diligence, including reviewing title, leases, searches, and replies to enquiries. Advise on property finance matters, including security over land. Draft auction packs and related commercial property contracts. Supervision / Management: Supervise and manage junior members of the commercial property team, including monthly supervision meetings. Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Maintain excellent client care and file management. Business Development: Develop new contacts and assist in growing the client base for the commercial property department. Attend marketing and networking events as required. Strategy & Firm Contributions: Participate in strategy groups to help drive the firm forward. Prepare submissions for external legal directories (e.g., Legal 500). Essential Skills: Strong legal knowledge and understanding of commercial property law. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience supervising junior team members. Business development and networking experience.Please send your CV to Gabriella.farebrother-
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: An established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor / CILEX to join their Commercial Property team in a senior role (Senior Associate or Salaried Partner, depending on experience). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years PQE and will work on a varied caseload covering all aspects of commercial property matters. This is a senior role for someone who wants to grow and develop the department. The successful candidate will not only be an excellent lawyer but also have the drive to develop the team, manage junior members, and contribute to business development initiatives. The role is primarily based in the city centre office, with occasional work in a satellite office to maintain team cohesion. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Work: Draft, negotiate, and complete commercial leases, licences, agreements for lease, and related documentation. Advise SME's and business owners on purchase and sale of commercial property. Act for lenders, receivers, liquidators, and administrators in property transactions. Support corporate transactions by managing the property aspects of acquisitions, disposals, mergers, and restructuring. Conduct property due diligence, including reviewing title, leases, searches, and replies to enquiries. Advise on property finance matters, including security over land. Draft auction packs and related commercial property contracts. Supervision / Management: Supervise and manage junior members of the commercial property team, including monthly supervision meetings. Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients. Maintain excellent client care and file management. Business Development: Develop new contacts and assist in growing the client base for the commercial property department. Attend marketing and networking events as required. Strategy & Firm Contributions: Participate in strategy groups to help drive the firm forward. Prepare submissions for external legal directories (e.g., Legal 500). Essential Skills: Strong legal knowledge and understanding of commercial property law. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience supervising junior team members. Business development and networking experience.Please send your CV to Gabriella.farebrother-
Your new company A London based high-end property investment and management business. The company have a large portfolio of live projects in the UK and are now looking to scale up their in house functions to cope with commercial demand of the business. Your new role As a newly created important role, reporting in to the Finance Director, this role will also have exposure to the Ops Director and will give great, broad exposure for candidates looking to develop hands-on experience.Duties: Management or reporting for a portfolio of projects Ownership of management reporting process Creation and delivery of budgets and forecasts Production of year-end accounts Working closely with the commercial team, business partnering on cash flow and project delivery What you'll need to succeed You will need to be qualified with understanding/exposure to the construction / property development sector either having worked in it or with clients within it. You will need the motivation to take control of a function in the long term and grow a team. The company offer a hybrid model. What you'll get in return The successful candidate will get the opportunity to properly take ownership of something alongside company growth, aligning your personal motivations to company success. The role will be a great mix of tasks and involvement, so should make a dynamic place to work and grow. 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
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Your new company A London based high-end property investment and management business. The company have a large portfolio of live projects in the UK and are now looking to scale up their in house functions to cope with commercial demand of the business. Your new role As a newly created important role, reporting in to the Finance Director, this role will also have exposure to the Ops Director and will give great, broad exposure for candidates looking to develop hands-on experience.Duties: Management or reporting for a portfolio of projects Ownership of management reporting process Creation and delivery of budgets and forecasts Production of year-end accounts Working closely with the commercial team, business partnering on cash flow and project delivery What you'll need to succeed You will need to be qualified with understanding/exposure to the construction / property development sector either having worked in it or with clients within it. You will need the motivation to take control of a function in the long term and grow a team. The company offer a hybrid model. What you'll get in return The successful candidate will get the opportunity to properly take ownership of something alongside company growth, aligning your personal motivations to company success. The role will be a great mix of tasks and involvement, so should make a dynamic place to work and grow. 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
Based on the outskirts of St. Helens within easy commute from the M6, this highly successful service business operate across several sectors, and have a group turnover in excess of £200m. One of the UK's most vibrant and dynamic organisations, they continue to grow at a rapid pace and have a new requirement within the finance function. Supporting the group, leading on statutory accounting requirements, the role also leads on treasury management. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role adds value across the various business units and central group function. Your role as Finance Business Partner: As Finance Business Partner you shall work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders, supporting better decision-making, financial discipline and performance across the group. You'll provide clear insight into performance, helping teams understand key drivers and where action may be needed. You'll support budgeting, forecasting and reporting, contribute to performance analysis, and help identify risks and opportunities as they arise. You'll also contribute to improving the quality and consistency of business partnering and performance reporting, supporting a more structured and informed approach to financial management. Through this role, you'll help improve performance visibility, support accountability, and contribute to better commercial outcomes. Main Role Duties: • Support budget holders and senior stakeholders with day-to-day financial insight and performance support • Produce monthly reporting for your areas, including variance analysis and clear commentary on key drivers • Help improve budget ownership through effective budgeting and forecasting support • Identify risks, overspends and underperformance early, and support corrective action • Provide ad-hoc analysis to support operational and commercial decisions • Work closely with Management Accounts and transactional finance to ensure month-end is delivered accurately and on time • Support improvements to reporting, processes and financial discipline across the business • Maintain awareness of working capital and cash drivers, including impacts on invoice quality and debtor performance This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, who can communicate clearly in plain English and build effective working relationships with stakeholders. Experience & Qualifications Required to apply: To be considered for this role you shall have experience in a fast paced environment, and in a similar role. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) you shall have proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering role supporting senior stakeholders and budget holders. With strong understanding of management accounts, key cost drivers, and margin/profitability analysis your experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, shall also include the ability to explain performance clearly in plain English. Confident producing insightful reporting and turning analysis into practical recommendations and actions you shall have strong analytical skills, able to identify trends, risks, and opportunities early and support corrective action. It is important you have the skills and ability to work independently and manage your workload in a dynamic environment, and have commercial experience within a fast-paced SME environment. This Role Is Being Managed By Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Based on the outskirts of St. Helens within easy commute from the M6, this highly successful service business operate across several sectors, and have a group turnover in excess of £200m. One of the UK's most vibrant and dynamic organisations, they continue to grow at a rapid pace and have a new requirement within the finance function. Supporting the group, leading on statutory accounting requirements, the role also leads on treasury management. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role adds value across the various business units and central group function. Your role as Finance Business Partner: As Finance Business Partner you shall work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders, supporting better decision-making, financial discipline and performance across the group. You'll provide clear insight into performance, helping teams understand key drivers and where action may be needed. You'll support budgeting, forecasting and reporting, contribute to performance analysis, and help identify risks and opportunities as they arise. You'll also contribute to improving the quality and consistency of business partnering and performance reporting, supporting a more structured and informed approach to financial management. Through this role, you'll help improve performance visibility, support accountability, and contribute to better commercial outcomes. Main Role Duties: • Support budget holders and senior stakeholders with day-to-day financial insight and performance support • Produce monthly reporting for your areas, including variance analysis and clear commentary on key drivers • Help improve budget ownership through effective budgeting and forecasting support • Identify risks, overspends and underperformance early, and support corrective action • Provide ad-hoc analysis to support operational and commercial decisions • Work closely with Management Accounts and transactional finance to ensure month-end is delivered accurately and on time • Support improvements to reporting, processes and financial discipline across the business • Maintain awareness of working capital and cash drivers, including impacts on invoice quality and debtor performance This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, who can communicate clearly in plain English and build effective working relationships with stakeholders. Experience & Qualifications Required to apply: To be considered for this role you shall have experience in a fast paced environment, and in a similar role. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) you shall have proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering role supporting senior stakeholders and budget holders. With strong understanding of management accounts, key cost drivers, and margin/profitability analysis your experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, shall also include the ability to explain performance clearly in plain English. Confident producing insightful reporting and turning analysis into practical recommendations and actions you shall have strong analytical skills, able to identify trends, risks, and opportunities early and support corrective action. It is important you have the skills and ability to work independently and manage your workload in a dynamic environment, and have commercial experience within a fast-paced SME environment. This Role Is Being Managed By Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance.
COMMERCIAL FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RETAIL / CONSUMER SURREY - 2 DAYS IN OFFICE - PERMANENT - Clear route into senior commercial finance leadership £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus We're supporting a recognised consumer-focused retail business in hiring a Commercial Finance Business Partner to work closely with operational leadership and drive performance across a multi-site environment. This role sits at the centre of commercial decision-making, offering real exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence outcomes in a meaningful way. The organisation has a strong track record of developing commercial finance talent, with progression into broader leadership roles typically happening within 12-18 months. They're looking for someone with both sharp analytical capability and strong interpersonal awareness - someone who can challenge thinking constructively while building credibility across the business. You'll play a key role in translating complex financial performance into clear, actionable insight. It's a position designed to offer stretch, ownership, and long-term career progression. WISH LIST Commercial finance experience within a consumer, retail, or multi-site operating model Naturally inquisitive, confident challenging ideas and open to being challenged Strong intellectual and emotional intelligence, with the ability to tell a clear commercial story THE ROLE Work closely with operational leaders to assess sales, margin, and cost performance Provide insight into site or franchise performance, highlighting key drivers and risks Own forecasting and performance tracking across key commercial initiatives Deliver regular trading analysis and performance updates to senior management Build and enhance KPI frameworks to strengthen accountability and delivery Support major investment decisions through detailed financial modelling and evaluation Identify emerging risks and opportunities across operational performance metrics Improve the quality and clarity of reporting, forecasting, and performance visibility Provide scenario analysis to support strategic and commercial planning Partner cross-functionally to drive performance improvement initiatives Contribute to long-term growth planning through forward-looking financial insight Take ownership of performance analysis and drive measurable commercial outcomes YOUR PROFILE Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) Effective communicator - written & verbal Good working knowledge of MS Excel Commercially driven with ambition to progress towards Commercial Finance Director level Comfortable operating in roles with ownership, accountability, and senior exposure SALARY & BENEFITS £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus Surrey-based office Hybrid working (2 days on site) Permanent role Clear progression into broader commercial leadership opportunities
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
COMMERCIAL FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RETAIL / CONSUMER SURREY - 2 DAYS IN OFFICE - PERMANENT - Clear route into senior commercial finance leadership £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus We're supporting a recognised consumer-focused retail business in hiring a Commercial Finance Business Partner to work closely with operational leadership and drive performance across a multi-site environment. This role sits at the centre of commercial decision-making, offering real exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence outcomes in a meaningful way. The organisation has a strong track record of developing commercial finance talent, with progression into broader leadership roles typically happening within 12-18 months. They're looking for someone with both sharp analytical capability and strong interpersonal awareness - someone who can challenge thinking constructively while building credibility across the business. You'll play a key role in translating complex financial performance into clear, actionable insight. It's a position designed to offer stretch, ownership, and long-term career progression. WISH LIST Commercial finance experience within a consumer, retail, or multi-site operating model Naturally inquisitive, confident challenging ideas and open to being challenged Strong intellectual and emotional intelligence, with the ability to tell a clear commercial story THE ROLE Work closely with operational leaders to assess sales, margin, and cost performance Provide insight into site or franchise performance, highlighting key drivers and risks Own forecasting and performance tracking across key commercial initiatives Deliver regular trading analysis and performance updates to senior management Build and enhance KPI frameworks to strengthen accountability and delivery Support major investment decisions through detailed financial modelling and evaluation Identify emerging risks and opportunities across operational performance metrics Improve the quality and clarity of reporting, forecasting, and performance visibility Provide scenario analysis to support strategic and commercial planning Partner cross-functionally to drive performance improvement initiatives Contribute to long-term growth planning through forward-looking financial insight Take ownership of performance analysis and drive measurable commercial outcomes YOUR PROFILE Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) Effective communicator - written & verbal Good working knowledge of MS Excel Commercially driven with ambition to progress towards Commercial Finance Director level Comfortable operating in roles with ownership, accountability, and senior exposure SALARY & BENEFITS £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus Surrey-based office Hybrid working (2 days on site) Permanent role Clear progression into broader commercial leadership opportunities
Vitae Financial Recruitment
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Financial Controller St Albans - Hertfordshire Circa 70,000 (Depending on experience) + Generous Bonus + Generous Pension + Healthcare Life Assurance + 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Flexible Core Hours + Free Parking Office based with flexible core hours to support work-life balance An experienced finance professional is required to step into a broad and impactful leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference within the business. We are recruiting for a commercially astute hands-on Finance Controller to take full ownership of the finance function within a well-established, privately owned business based just outside St Albans. This is a pivotal position, effectively operating as the lead finance role within the organisation. This opportunity offers the chance to become deeply embedded in a collaborative and respected business with a strong reputation in its field. You'll play a central role in shaping financial strategy, supporting decision-making at board level, and driving continuous improvement across processes and controls. The Role: This is a true end-to-end finance position combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will be responsible for leading and developing a small (3) finance team, while also remaining actively involved in the day-to-day financial operations. One day you may be supporting month-end close, posting journals or reconciling accounts, the next, partnering with the Board on commercial decisions, working capital strategy, or audit preparation. This position has arisen due to an internal move, reflecting the company's commitment to developing talent from within. Key areas of responsibility include: - Ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting - Statutory accounts, compliance and audit management - Cashflow, working capital and financial planning - Oversight of payroll, payables, receivables and VAT - Stock and cost control management - Development and implementation of robust financial controls and processes - Commercial business partnering with senior stakeholders - Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board on financial performance and strategy - Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team (including appraisals and development plans) While there is ample scope to shape and evolve the function over time, the immediate focus is on maintaining strong financial control, supporting the business with clear and reliable information, and building effective relationships across the organisation. The role will also involve working closely with operational and commercial teams across the business, providing financial input to support day-to-day decision making as well as longer-term planning. You will have the opportunity to gradually enhance reporting, improve visibility of performance and introduce practical improvements to systems and processes where appropriate. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of the day to day accounting, influence strategy, grow into a future Finance Director position while being part of a supportive and collaborative team, this could be the ideal next step. The Environment: The business employs around 100 people and has a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration and shared responsibility. Everyone contributes, supports one another and takes pride in what they do. This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of that environment, someone who is willing to "wear many hats," contribute beyond their job title, and play an active role in shaping both the finance function and the wider business. The Person: We welcome applications from both experienced industry professionals and those looking to transition from practice into a broad, commercially focused finance role. - Must be Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - Must have previous experience in a senior finance position, ideally within an SME environment - Strong technical and commercial finance capability - Confident communicator, comfortable working closely with senior leadership - Hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of finance - Proactive, organised and detail-oriented - A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in contributing to company culture Location & Working Arrangements: - Flexible core hours to support work-life balance (e.g. later start or earlier finish where needed) - Office-based, 5 days per week (Occasional days at home) - Located just outside St Albans - own transport required due to limited public transport links - Free on-site parking available Apply now to find out more. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Financial Controller St Albans - Hertfordshire Circa 70,000 (Depending on experience) + Generous Bonus + Generous Pension + Healthcare Life Assurance + 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Flexible Core Hours + Free Parking Office based with flexible core hours to support work-life balance An experienced finance professional is required to step into a broad and impactful leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference within the business. We are recruiting for a commercially astute hands-on Finance Controller to take full ownership of the finance function within a well-established, privately owned business based just outside St Albans. This is a pivotal position, effectively operating as the lead finance role within the organisation. This opportunity offers the chance to become deeply embedded in a collaborative and respected business with a strong reputation in its field. You'll play a central role in shaping financial strategy, supporting decision-making at board level, and driving continuous improvement across processes and controls. The Role: This is a true end-to-end finance position combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will be responsible for leading and developing a small (3) finance team, while also remaining actively involved in the day-to-day financial operations. One day you may be supporting month-end close, posting journals or reconciling accounts, the next, partnering with the Board on commercial decisions, working capital strategy, or audit preparation. This position has arisen due to an internal move, reflecting the company's commitment to developing talent from within. Key areas of responsibility include: - Ownership of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting - Statutory accounts, compliance and audit management - Cashflow, working capital and financial planning - Oversight of payroll, payables, receivables and VAT - Stock and cost control management - Development and implementation of robust financial controls and processes - Commercial business partnering with senior stakeholders - Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board on financial performance and strategy - Leading, mentoring and developing a small finance team (including appraisals and development plans) While there is ample scope to shape and evolve the function over time, the immediate focus is on maintaining strong financial control, supporting the business with clear and reliable information, and building effective relationships across the organisation. The role will also involve working closely with operational and commercial teams across the business, providing financial input to support day-to-day decision making as well as longer-term planning. You will have the opportunity to gradually enhance reporting, improve visibility of performance and introduce practical improvements to systems and processes where appropriate. If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of the day to day accounting, influence strategy, grow into a future Finance Director position while being part of a supportive and collaborative team, this could be the ideal next step. The Environment: The business employs around 100 people and has a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration and shared responsibility. Everyone contributes, supports one another and takes pride in what they do. This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of that environment, someone who is willing to "wear many hats," contribute beyond their job title, and play an active role in shaping both the finance function and the wider business. The Person: We welcome applications from both experienced industry professionals and those looking to transition from practice into a broad, commercially focused finance role. - Must be Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - Must have previous experience in a senior finance position, ideally within an SME environment - Strong technical and commercial finance capability - Confident communicator, comfortable working closely with senior leadership - Hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of finance - Proactive, organised and detail-oriented - A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in contributing to company culture Location & Working Arrangements: - Flexible core hours to support work-life balance (e.g. later start or earlier finish where needed) - Office-based, 5 days per week (Occasional days at home) - Located just outside St Albans - own transport required due to limited public transport links - Free on-site parking available Apply now to find out more. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Senior Finance Officer Bristol £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a hands-on role where you can take full ownership of the finance function? My client is a growing drainage and plumbing business delivering high-quality services across the region. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Senior Finance Officer to support the Directors with accurate financial reporting and commercial insight to drive the business forward. As Senior Finance Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day finance operations while producing timely and reliable financial information to support business growth and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts Cash flow forecasting and reporting Budget preparation and variance analysis Oversee purchase and sales ledger Manage credit control processes Complete VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance CIS returns (where applicable) Oversee payroll processes Job costing and margin analysis Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants Review and improve financial processes and controls Skills & experience: Minimum 5 years' finance experience (SME environment preferred) AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified / qualified Strong knowledge of VAT and HMRC compliance Construction or trades industry experience (desirable) Proficient in Xero, Sage or QuickBooks Strong Excel skills Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail Confident working closely with Directors For further information on the role, please apply now or get in touch with Rhymel Henderson for a confidential chat.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Officer Bristol £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a hands-on role where you can take full ownership of the finance function? My client is a growing drainage and plumbing business delivering high-quality services across the region. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Senior Finance Officer to support the Directors with accurate financial reporting and commercial insight to drive the business forward. As Senior Finance Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day finance operations while producing timely and reliable financial information to support business growth and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts Cash flow forecasting and reporting Budget preparation and variance analysis Oversee purchase and sales ledger Manage credit control processes Complete VAT returns and ensure HMRC compliance CIS returns (where applicable) Oversee payroll processes Job costing and margin analysis Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants Review and improve financial processes and controls Skills & experience: Minimum 5 years' finance experience (SME environment preferred) AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified / qualified Strong knowledge of VAT and HMRC compliance Construction or trades industry experience (desirable) Proficient in Xero, Sage or QuickBooks Strong Excel skills Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail Confident working closely with Directors For further information on the role, please apply now or get in touch with Rhymel Henderson for a confidential chat.
Sheridan Maine is partnering on an exclusive basis with a long-established and highly reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Director for a senior, board-level position in West Dorset. This Finance Director job offers a rare opportunity to join a successful business in a strategic finance leadership role, combining commercial finance, operational oversight, and board-level influence. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping business performance, driving financial strategy, and supporting long-term growth. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Finance Director, Financial Controller stepping up, or senior finance leader seeking a broad, high-impact role within a collaborative environment. The Role Finance Director (FD) As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function while contributing to wider business operations. This is a highly visible FD role requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day financial leadership. Key focus areas include: Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making Partnering with the Board to drive business strategy and performance Supporting business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Maintaining strong financial controls, governance, and compliance Finance Director Responsibilities Overall responsibility for financial management, cash flow, and reporting cycles Business partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic financial insight Managing banking relationships, funding arrangements, and covenant reporting Oversight of property, leases, and commercial agreements Responsibility for supplier contracts, cost control, and overhead management Supporting HR processes and people strategy alongside external advisors Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and controls Collaborating on IT systems, operational efficiency, and business transformation Ensuring compliance with health & safety, legal, and regulatory requirements Finance Director Requirements To be successful in this Finance Director job, you will be: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Financial Controller ready to step up Proven in leading a finance function within a multi-site or complex business A strong commercial finance professional with strategic insight Confident operating at Board level, able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills A collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing a broad, hands-on finance leadership role Why Apply for this Finance Director Role? Senior board-level Finance Director position with real influence Broad role combining strategic finance and operational leadership Opportunity to join a stable, well-established business Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team Chance to drive business improvement, growth, and change initiatives Apply for this Finance Director Job If you re searching for Finance Director jobs in the South West / West Dorset, or a senior finance leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this Finance Director opportunity in confidence. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 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 five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Sheridan Maine is partnering on an exclusive basis with a long-established and highly reputable organisation to recruit a Finance Director for a senior, board-level position in West Dorset. This Finance Director job offers a rare opportunity to join a successful business in a strategic finance leadership role, combining commercial finance, operational oversight, and board-level influence. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping business performance, driving financial strategy, and supporting long-term growth. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Finance Director, Financial Controller stepping up, or senior finance leader seeking a broad, high-impact role within a collaborative environment. The Role Finance Director (FD) As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function while contributing to wider business operations. This is a highly visible FD role requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day financial leadership. Key focus areas include: Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting Providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support decision-making Partnering with the Board to drive business strategy and performance Supporting business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Maintaining strong financial controls, governance, and compliance Finance Director Responsibilities Overall responsibility for financial management, cash flow, and reporting cycles Business partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic financial insight Managing banking relationships, funding arrangements, and covenant reporting Oversight of property, leases, and commercial agreements Responsibility for supplier contracts, cost control, and overhead management Supporting HR processes and people strategy alongside external advisors Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and controls Collaborating on IT systems, operational efficiency, and business transformation Ensuring compliance with health & safety, legal, and regulatory requirements Finance Director Requirements To be successful in this Finance Director job, you will be: A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) An experienced Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Financial Controller ready to step up Proven in leading a finance function within a multi-site or complex business A strong commercial finance professional with strategic insight Confident operating at Board level, able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills A collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing a broad, hands-on finance leadership role Why Apply for this Finance Director Role? Senior board-level Finance Director position with real influence Broad role combining strategic finance and operational leadership Opportunity to join a stable, well-established business Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team Chance to drive business improvement, growth, and change initiatives Apply for this Finance Director Job If you re searching for Finance Director jobs in the South West / West Dorset, or a senior finance leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this Finance Director opportunity in confidence. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 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 five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
A leading construction company in Scotland is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy and oversee financial performance. The role includes managing contracts, developing the commercial team, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, with a strong background in commercial leadership within the building services sector. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for career progression.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
A leading construction company in Scotland is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial strategy and oversee financial performance. The role includes managing contracts, developing the commercial team, and enhancing client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, with a strong background in commercial leadership within the building services sector. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for career progression.
Associate Director, Product (IRIS Financials) Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Remote, UK Permanent full time About IRIS Software Group IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, supporting over 120,000 organisations across education, finance, HR, and payroll. Within our Education division, IRIS Financials is a market-leading finance platform trusted by over 11,000 schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. We're now looking for a senior product leader to take this platform to the next level. The Role As Associate Director of Product Management , you will define and deliver the vision for IRIS Financials, leading its evolution into a modern, cloud-first SaaS solution. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, combining product vision, commercial thinking, and team leadership to drive growth, innovation, and customer value. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the product strategy and roadmap for IRIS Financials Drive platform modernisation and SaaS transformation Use customer insight, market trends, and data to shape product direction Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success Ensure delivery of high-impact, customer-centric product outcomes Support commercial performance, including growth and retention Lead and develop a team of Product Managers Ensure compliance with education finance regulations and standards About You You are a strategic product leader with a strong track record in SaaS or enterprise software environments. You'll bring: Significant experience in senior product management roles Proven success delivering product strategy and transformation at scale Strong leadership skills with experience managing product teams Ability to influence across technical and commercial stakeholders A data-driven, customer-first mindset Bonus if you have: Experience with financial systems or ERP platforms Knowledge of the UK education or MAT sector Experience leading cloud or legacy-to-SaaS transformations Why Join Us? Lead a high-profile, mission critical product Play a key role in a major SaaS transformation journey Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible remote working Apply Now If you're ready to lead product strategy at scale and make a real impact in education technology, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Associate Director, Product (IRIS Financials) Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Remote, UK Permanent full time About IRIS Software Group IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, supporting over 120,000 organisations across education, finance, HR, and payroll. Within our Education division, IRIS Financials is a market-leading finance platform trusted by over 11,000 schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. We're now looking for a senior product leader to take this platform to the next level. The Role As Associate Director of Product Management , you will define and deliver the vision for IRIS Financials, leading its evolution into a modern, cloud-first SaaS solution. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, combining product vision, commercial thinking, and team leadership to drive growth, innovation, and customer value. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the product strategy and roadmap for IRIS Financials Drive platform modernisation and SaaS transformation Use customer insight, market trends, and data to shape product direction Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success Ensure delivery of high-impact, customer-centric product outcomes Support commercial performance, including growth and retention Lead and develop a team of Product Managers Ensure compliance with education finance regulations and standards About You You are a strategic product leader with a strong track record in SaaS or enterprise software environments. You'll bring: Significant experience in senior product management roles Proven success delivering product strategy and transformation at scale Strong leadership skills with experience managing product teams Ability to influence across technical and commercial stakeholders A data-driven, customer-first mindset Bonus if you have: Experience with financial systems or ERP platforms Knowledge of the UK education or MAT sector Experience leading cloud or legacy-to-SaaS transformations Why Join Us? Lead a high-profile, mission critical product Play a key role in a major SaaS transformation journey Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible remote working Apply Now If you're ready to lead product strategy at scale and make a real impact in education technology, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Senior Reporter £32,000 -£36,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid London Leading media publishing business seeks a talented Senior Reporter with around 2 years of experience to join their fast-growing team focusing on cutting-edge finance services related content. The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across two industry leading brands. The role plays a critical part in: Driving daily news output and content quality Supporting audience growth and engagement Contributing to commercial content delivery and event coverage This is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports the business wider business objectives. Editorial Output & Content Creation Produce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature content Identify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contacts Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Ensure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirements Audience & Engagement Contribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant content Support optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performance Contribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedules Engage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reach Industry Engagement Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders) Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtables Identify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial direction Commercial & Sponsored Content Support the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standards Work with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio content Maintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectives Profile of Candidate: Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalism Strong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive stories Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Solid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metrics Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholders Commercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content delivery Experience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirable Knowledge of media law and compliance preferable NCTJ qualification desirable Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Reporter £32,000 -£36,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid London Leading media publishing business seeks a talented Senior Reporter with around 2 years of experience to join their fast-growing team focusing on cutting-edge finance services related content. The Senior Reporter is responsible for delivering high-quality, agenda-setting journalism across two industry leading brands. The role plays a critical part in: Driving daily news output and content quality Supporting audience growth and engagement Contributing to commercial content delivery and event coverage This is a senior delivery role combining strong journalistic instincts, industry engagement, and commercial awareness, with a focus on producing content that informs, engages, and supports the business wider business objectives. Editorial Output & Content Creation Produce a high volume of accurate, timely, and engaging news and feature content Identify and write exclusive stories through strong industry contacts Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity Ensure all content meets editorial standards, tone, and compliance requirements Audience & Engagement Contribute to audience growth through compelling, relevant content Support optimisation of headline writing, SEO, and digital performance Contribute to newsletter output and daily publishing schedules Engage with social and LinkedIn strategy to maximise content reach Industry Engagement Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts (lenders, brokers, stakeholders) Attend and report on industry events, conferences, and roundtables Identify emerging trends and sentiment to inform editorial direction Commercial & Sponsored Content Support the delivery of paid-for content, ensuring it meets editorial and audience standards Work with commercial teams to deliver high-quality sponsored articles, video, and audio content Maintain clear distinction between editorial and commercial content while supporting business objectives Profile of Candidate: Proven experience in financial services or mortgage journalism Strong news sense with ability to identify and develop exclusive stories Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills Solid understanding of digital publishing, SEO, and content performance metrics Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines effectively Strong communication and relationship-building skills across industry stakeholders Commercial awareness with ability to support sponsored content delivery Experience across multimedia formats (video, audio, live events) desirable Knowledge of media law and compliance preferable NCTJ qualification desirable Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Senior Finance Manager - Commercial Finance Location: Welwyn Garden City Salary: £90,000-£100,000 + 20% Bonus Team: Managing a team of 5 Business: Large, listed, multi-billion-pound organisation Overview This is a high-profile, strategically critical role within the Commercial Finance function of a major listed business. Operating at the heart of commercial decision-making, the Senior Finance Manager will partner closely with the CEO, CFO and Finance Director, providing top-level insight across gross profit performance, commercial income, supplier funding and promotional investment. This is not a month-end focused role. It is a forward-looking, commercially driven position that focuses on shaping financial standards, setting targets, driving performance, and ensuring commercial rigour across a complex, fast-paced organisation. You will lead a team of five high-performing finance professionals, ensuring clarity, pace, accountability, and strong business partnering across commercial and operational stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Own and lead reporting and insight across gross profit , commercial income , supplier funding , and promotional funding . Set performance standards, commercial targets, and financial frameworks to support top-level strategic decision-making. Work closely with senior executives (CEO, CFO, FD) to proactively highlight opportunities, risks, discrepancies, and future trends. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Influence Act as the key Commercial Finance partner across trading, category, supply chain, and commercial operations. Challenge and influence senior leaders to ensure financial accountability, commercially sound decisions, and maximisation of financial outcomes. Provide insight that shapes pricing, promotional strategy, supplier negotiations, and profitability optimisation. Controls & Governance Ensure robust financial controls exist across commercial income and supplier funding activities, without the role becoming month-end heavy. Strengthen governance around promotional processes, funding agreements, and commercial contracts. Leadership Lead, coach and develop a team of five finance professionals, enabling high performance, strong analysis, and exceptional business partnering. Delegate effectively, set clear priorities, and build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Data, Reporting & Insight Own the collation and consolidation of commercial financial data across multiple channels and teams. Produce high-quality reporting packs and insights for Executive Committee and Senior Leadership. Drive improvements in standardisation, accuracy, and consistency of commercial financial reporting. Skills & Experience Required Essential Experience operating at Senior Finance Manager level (or above) within a large, complex, commercial, multi-billion-pound organisation . Strong commercial finance background with deep understanding of gross profit , supplier income , funding structures , and promotional finance . Proven ability to partner with and influence senior executives at pace. Strong leadership experience managing and developing a finance team. High resilience, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work in a fast-moving, high-profile environment. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, flag issues early, and provide actionable recommendations. Strong financial controls understanding (but not focused on month-end). Desirable Experience in retail, FMCG, consumer goods, or other high-volume commercial environments. Background in supporting large trading or merchandising functions. Experience improving reporting frameworks or building high-performing commercial finance teams. Personal Attributes Commercially astute with a strategic mindset. Confident, articulate communicator capable of gaining trust at C-suite level. Proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail. Ability to handle pressure, complex data, and competing priorities. Influential leader who brings clarity, structure, and high standards.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Manager - Commercial Finance Location: Welwyn Garden City Salary: £90,000-£100,000 + 20% Bonus Team: Managing a team of 5 Business: Large, listed, multi-billion-pound organisation Overview This is a high-profile, strategically critical role within the Commercial Finance function of a major listed business. Operating at the heart of commercial decision-making, the Senior Finance Manager will partner closely with the CEO, CFO and Finance Director, providing top-level insight across gross profit performance, commercial income, supplier funding and promotional investment. This is not a month-end focused role. It is a forward-looking, commercially driven position that focuses on shaping financial standards, setting targets, driving performance, and ensuring commercial rigour across a complex, fast-paced organisation. You will lead a team of five high-performing finance professionals, ensuring clarity, pace, accountability, and strong business partnering across commercial and operational stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Strategic Commercial Leadership Own and lead reporting and insight across gross profit , commercial income , supplier funding , and promotional funding . Set performance standards, commercial targets, and financial frameworks to support top-level strategic decision-making. Work closely with senior executives (CEO, CFO, FD) to proactively highlight opportunities, risks, discrepancies, and future trends. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Influence Act as the key Commercial Finance partner across trading, category, supply chain, and commercial operations. Challenge and influence senior leaders to ensure financial accountability, commercially sound decisions, and maximisation of financial outcomes. Provide insight that shapes pricing, promotional strategy, supplier negotiations, and profitability optimisation. Controls & Governance Ensure robust financial controls exist across commercial income and supplier funding activities, without the role becoming month-end heavy. Strengthen governance around promotional processes, funding agreements, and commercial contracts. Leadership Lead, coach and develop a team of five finance professionals, enabling high performance, strong analysis, and exceptional business partnering. Delegate effectively, set clear priorities, and build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Data, Reporting & Insight Own the collation and consolidation of commercial financial data across multiple channels and teams. Produce high-quality reporting packs and insights for Executive Committee and Senior Leadership. Drive improvements in standardisation, accuracy, and consistency of commercial financial reporting. Skills & Experience Required Essential Experience operating at Senior Finance Manager level (or above) within a large, complex, commercial, multi-billion-pound organisation . Strong commercial finance background with deep understanding of gross profit , supplier income , funding structures , and promotional finance . Proven ability to partner with and influence senior executives at pace. Strong leadership experience managing and developing a finance team. High resilience, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work in a fast-moving, high-profile environment. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, flag issues early, and provide actionable recommendations. Strong financial controls understanding (but not focused on month-end). Desirable Experience in retail, FMCG, consumer goods, or other high-volume commercial environments. Background in supporting large trading or merchandising functions. Experience improving reporting frameworks or building high-performing commercial finance teams. Personal Attributes Commercially astute with a strategic mindset. Confident, articulate communicator capable of gaining trust at C-suite level. Proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail. Ability to handle pressure, complex data, and competing priorities. Influential leader who brings clarity, structure, and high standards.
SF Partners are delighted to be supporting a large, international organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner into a high-profile, commercially focused role supporting multiple business units. The Role Reporting to a Finance Director, you will take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, and business partnering activity across a portfolio of projects click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
SF Partners are delighted to be supporting a large, international organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner into a high-profile, commercially focused role supporting multiple business units. The Role Reporting to a Finance Director, you will take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, and business partnering activity across a portfolio of projects click apply for full job details
Finance Manager Construction & Facades Job Purpose To take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a specialist faade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands-on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership o click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Construction & Facades Job Purpose To take full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function of a specialist faade subcontractor, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial control across transactional finance, statutory reporting, payroll, CIS and VAT. The role is hands-on and operational, working closely with the Commercial Director and QS team, who retain ownership o click apply for full job details
Finance Director Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid) SF Partners are working exclusively with a highly successful, privately owned organisation to appoint a commercially focused Finance Director. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Board to drive performance, support growth, and shape the financial direction of the business click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Finance Director Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid) SF Partners are working exclusively with a highly successful, privately owned organisation to appoint a commercially focused Finance Director. This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Board to drive performance, support growth, and shape the financial direction of the business click apply for full job details
A well-established UK leader in aviation engineering working with airlines and maintenance bases is searching for an experienced financial team leader to join our team. Headquartered in Poole, delivering a range of aviation maintenance solutions from workshops in London, Cardiff and Glasgow. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial operations, while also providing leadership and oversight in payroll and HR-related financial processes. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, strong financial controls and efficiency across accounting, payroll, benefits administration, and HR reporting, while supporting strategic decision making. Key Responsibilities Financial Management, Reporting & Governance Lead the month-end and year-end close to deliver accurate and timely financial statements. Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis for senior leadership. Manage job costing and project accounting to ensure accurate cost and revenue recognition. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and all statutory reporting requirements. Coordinate external audits and preparation of financial statements, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and external accountants. Oversee project-level reporting for engineering programmes, maintenance contracts, and ground support equipment (GSE) operations as required. Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements. Oversee company secretary tasks, being responsible for registered office post, and keeping the company's statutory books and Companies House entries up to date. Budgeting, Forecasting, Analysis & Cost Control Develop annual budgets in collaboration with company/group departments. Produce rolling forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling, with a focus on revenue, labour utilization, asset depreciation and any future needs of the business. Support strategic planning and decision making with data-driven insights and recommendations. Oversee financial management of ground support equipment, including capex planning, asset tracking, and life-cycle costing. Support R&D studies and related support packages as required. Identify and implement tax planning opportunities where possible. Identify and report any upcoming changes relating to financial or taxation aspects which will affect the business. Commercial & Contract Support Support bid teams with pricing models, margin analysis, and cost-to-serve calculations for aerospace clients, as required. Monitor financial performance of long-term maintenance contracts and engineering support agreements as required. As required, review commercial terms to ensure financial risk is understood and mitigated. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures, to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity. Monitor financial risks, implementing mitigation strategies where needed. Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes. Payroll taxes: Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with the local laws and regulations. Review payroll reconciliations, tax filings and year end reporting. Oversee ERS (Employment Related Securities) submissions and reporting of annual returns to HMRC. Oversee financial aspects of employee benefits, including but not limited to health plans and retirement / pension plans. Assist with headcount planning, labour cost analysis and workforce budgeting. Develop and maintain documentation for payroll and HR-related procedures. Partner with HR, Accounting and Executive leadership to align financial and people strategies. VAT: Oversee quarterly VAT reporting and filing. Oversee compliance aspects of VAT, in particular the recoverability of input VAT and ensuring supplies of goods and services are correctly accounted for. Oversee compliance for cross-border transactions for global operations. Corporation Tax: Oversee compliance aspects of Corporation Tax, ensuring compliance with local tax authorities. Oversee compliance for cross-border transactions for global operations. Skills & Experience Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role. Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise. Strong knowledge of payroll laws. Excellent management skills. Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and work with all levels in the organisation. Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency. Excellent analytical skills. Process improvement. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. High integrity and commitment to accuracy. Commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into insight. Proactive problem-solver. Strong leadership presence and collaborative approach.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
A well-established UK leader in aviation engineering working with airlines and maintenance bases is searching for an experienced financial team leader to join our team. Headquartered in Poole, delivering a range of aviation maintenance solutions from workshops in London, Cardiff and Glasgow. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial operations, while also providing leadership and oversight in payroll and HR-related financial processes. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, strong financial controls and efficiency across accounting, payroll, benefits administration, and HR reporting, while supporting strategic decision making. Key Responsibilities Financial Management, Reporting & Governance Lead the month-end and year-end close to deliver accurate and timely financial statements. Prepare management accounts, financial reports, and performance analysis for senior leadership. Manage job costing and project accounting to ensure accurate cost and revenue recognition. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and all statutory reporting requirements. Coordinate external audits and preparation of financial statements, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and external accountants. Oversee project-level reporting for engineering programmes, maintenance contracts, and ground support equipment (GSE) operations as required. Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements. Oversee company secretary tasks, being responsible for registered office post, and keeping the company's statutory books and Companies House entries up to date. Budgeting, Forecasting, Analysis & Cost Control Develop annual budgets in collaboration with company/group departments. Produce rolling forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario modelling, with a focus on revenue, labour utilization, asset depreciation and any future needs of the business. Support strategic planning and decision making with data-driven insights and recommendations. Oversee financial management of ground support equipment, including capex planning, asset tracking, and life-cycle costing. Support R&D studies and related support packages as required. Identify and implement tax planning opportunities where possible. Identify and report any upcoming changes relating to financial or taxation aspects which will affect the business. Commercial & Contract Support Support bid teams with pricing models, margin analysis, and cost-to-serve calculations for aerospace clients, as required. Monitor financial performance of long-term maintenance contracts and engineering support agreements as required. As required, review commercial terms to ensure financial risk is understood and mitigated. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures, to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity. Monitor financial risks, implementing mitigation strategies where needed. Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes. Payroll taxes: Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with the local laws and regulations. Review payroll reconciliations, tax filings and year end reporting. Oversee ERS (Employment Related Securities) submissions and reporting of annual returns to HMRC. Oversee financial aspects of employee benefits, including but not limited to health plans and retirement / pension plans. Assist with headcount planning, labour cost analysis and workforce budgeting. Develop and maintain documentation for payroll and HR-related procedures. Partner with HR, Accounting and Executive leadership to align financial and people strategies. VAT: Oversee quarterly VAT reporting and filing. Oversee compliance aspects of VAT, in particular the recoverability of input VAT and ensuring supplies of goods and services are correctly accounted for. Oversee compliance for cross-border transactions for global operations. Corporation Tax: Oversee compliance aspects of Corporation Tax, ensuring compliance with local tax authorities. Oversee compliance for cross-border transactions for global operations. Skills & Experience Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role. Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise. Strong knowledge of payroll laws. Excellent management skills. Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate effectively and work with all levels in the organisation. Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency. Excellent analytical skills. Process improvement. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. High integrity and commitment to accuracy. Commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into insight. Proactive problem-solver. Strong leadership presence and collaborative approach.
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. A Director/Associate Director is required to independently, and with the support of other Associate Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You will also have developed sector knowledge. 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. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
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 that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. 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. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. A Director/Associate Director is required to independently, and with the support of other Associate Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You will also have developed sector knowledge. 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. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation 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 for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, 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.
Group Tax & Treasury Manager - London We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-entity business backed by private equity to appoint a Group Tax & Treasury Manager . This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across tax, treasury, and strategic finance, ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a standalone capacity and enjoys driving change. The Role Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the Group's tax and treasury agenda. Operating within a highly acquisitive environment, you will ensure robust compliance, strengthen governance, and deliver practical, commercially focused tax solutions across the business. You will be the go-to person for all tax & treasury matters, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, minimise risk, and enhance efficiency-while reducing reliance on external advisors. Key Responsibilities Lead UK corporation tax and VAT compliance, including filings, reporting, and statutory obligations Oversee tax accounting (current and deferred), group relief, and UK GAAP disclosures Manage transfer pricing, Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR), and thin capitalisation requirements Identify and deliver tax efficiencies, including R&D claims and capital allowances Provide expert VAT and indirect tax guidance across a complex group structure Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration Own treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, and cash pooling Due to the acquisitive nature of the business, there are now c50 bank accounts. Simplify the banking facility structure through the consolidation to one preferred supplier. Strengthen governance frameworks, including SAO, CCO compliance, and tax risk management Act as the primary contact for HMRC and support audit and investor reporting Drive process improvements and explore tax technology solutions About You A technically strong and commercially minded tax & treasury professional who is comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You bring a hands-on approach, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Key Requirements Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA) 5+ years' experience in large, complex or PE-backed organisations Proven experience operating as a standalone Tax Manager Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and tax governance frameworks Experience managing tax across multi-entity structures Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel and data analysis capability Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the tax and treasury function within a growing, acquisitive group. You'll play a key role in driving strategic decisions, improving controls, and creating long-term value for the business. This position is based in central London, with an expectation of four days per week in the office initially moving to three days, post probation.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Group Tax & Treasury Manager - London We are partnering with a dynamic, fast-growing, multi-entity business backed by private equity to appoint a Group Tax & Treasury Manager . This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across tax, treasury, and strategic finance, ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a standalone capacity and enjoys driving change. The Role Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the Group's tax and treasury agenda. Operating within a highly acquisitive environment, you will ensure robust compliance, strengthen governance, and deliver practical, commercially focused tax solutions across the business. You will be the go-to person for all tax & treasury matters, working closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, minimise risk, and enhance efficiency-while reducing reliance on external advisors. Key Responsibilities Lead UK corporation tax and VAT compliance, including filings, reporting, and statutory obligations Oversee tax accounting (current and deferred), group relief, and UK GAAP disclosures Manage transfer pricing, Corporate Interest Restriction (CIR), and thin capitalisation requirements Identify and deliver tax efficiencies, including R&D claims and capital allowances Provide expert VAT and indirect tax guidance across a complex group structure Support M&A activity, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration Own treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, banking relationships, and cash pooling Due to the acquisitive nature of the business, there are now c50 bank accounts. Simplify the banking facility structure through the consolidation to one preferred supplier. Strengthen governance frameworks, including SAO, CCO compliance, and tax risk management Act as the primary contact for HMRC and support audit and investor reporting Drive process improvements and explore tax technology solutions About You A technically strong and commercially minded tax & treasury professional who is comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment. You bring a hands-on approach, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Key Requirements Qualified accountant or tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA) 5+ years' experience in large, complex or PE-backed organisations Proven experience operating as a standalone Tax Manager Strong knowledge of UK corporate tax, VAT, and tax governance frameworks Experience managing tax across multi-entity structures Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Advanced Excel and data analysis capability Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the tax and treasury function within a growing, acquisitive group. You'll play a key role in driving strategic decisions, improving controls, and creating long-term value for the business. This position is based in central London, with an expectation of four days per week in the office initially moving to three days, post probation.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage a diverse client portfolio and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services. You'll take ownership of complex assignments, provide insightful financial and commercial guidance, and ensure high quality outputs across management accounts, VAT, and financial reporting. With strong technical expertise, you'll mentor junior team members, review their work, and help shape their development while continuously identifying opportunities to add value for clients. You will play a key part in understanding how clients operate, analysing their finance processes, interpreting financial and non financial trends, and turning these into clear, meaningful insights. You'll support clients in making smarter decisions, improving their systems and controls, and navigating the regulatory landscape in the UK. Alongside this, you'll manage budgets, build strong relationships, lead client meetings with confidence, and spot opportunities for wider service offerings across the firm. This is a highly commercial and people focused role where you'll act as an ambassador for the firm, develop new business leads, and contribute to the growth of the department. To thrive, you'll bring proven experience in a similar managerial role, strong technical accounting knowledge, an understanding of cloud accounting systems, and the confidence to guide clients and develop your team. You'll be adaptable, collaborative and proactive-someone who embraces change, thinks creatively, and enjoys helping clients and colleagues succeed. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accountancy experience required Relevant experience, gained in a similar manager role- ideally from practice environment the ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls Full knowledge of compliance and take on procedures 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially- spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the i ndustry. We'll help you succeed Our clients 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 clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively . You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage a diverse client portfolio and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services. You'll take ownership of complex assignments, provide insightful financial and commercial guidance, and ensure high quality outputs across management accounts, VAT, and financial reporting. With strong technical expertise, you'll mentor junior team members, review their work, and help shape their development while continuously identifying opportunities to add value for clients. You will play a key part in understanding how clients operate, analysing their finance processes, interpreting financial and non financial trends, and turning these into clear, meaningful insights. You'll support clients in making smarter decisions, improving their systems and controls, and navigating the regulatory landscape in the UK. Alongside this, you'll manage budgets, build strong relationships, lead client meetings with confidence, and spot opportunities for wider service offerings across the firm. This is a highly commercial and people focused role where you'll act as an ambassador for the firm, develop new business leads, and contribute to the growth of the department. To thrive, you'll bring proven experience in a similar managerial role, strong technical accounting knowledge, an understanding of cloud accounting systems, and the confidence to guide clients and develop your team. You'll be adaptable, collaborative and proactive-someone who embraces change, thinks creatively, and enjoys helping clients and colleagues succeed. You'll be someone with: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience Solid accountancy experience required Relevant experience, gained in a similar manager role- ideally from practice environment the ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls Full knowledge of compliance and take on procedures 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. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side . Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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 them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach 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.
Your new company You'll be joining a large, well-established, privately owned organisation with a strong track record of growth and stability. The business has reached a size and complexity where finance plays a critical role in shaping decision-making, not just reporting the numbers.The leadership team is engaged, commercially focused, and invested in developing its finance function to a higher standard - with better insight, faster reporting, and smarter use of technology. Your new role This is a Senior Management Accountant / Financial Controller Designate opportunity, reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with senior leadership.You won't be stepping into a perfectly polished finance function - and that's exactly the point. The team is capable and committed, but there is clear scope to tighten controls, accelerate month end, and materially improve the quality of management information used across the business.From day one, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts, balance sheet integrity, and the narrative behind the numbers. You'll partner with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and ensure finance plays a visible role in commercial and strategic decisions.A key part of the role is progression. Within 12-18 months, the clear and genuine expectation is that you'll step into the Financial Controller role, with full ownership of the finance function and leadership responsibility for the team. You'll also have real licence to modernise how finance operates - reducing manual effort, improving reporting processes, and introducing practical automation and AI enabled tools where they add genuine value. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) currently operating in a senior management accounting, finance manager, or similar role, and ready to step up. You'll bring: Strong experience producing monthly management accounts A solid grounding in financial control, balance sheet management, and month end close Experience within a product based or operationally complex environment Commercial confidence - comfortable challenging stakeholders and explaining what the numbers really mean A hands on mindset, willing to get into the detail when needed Genuine interest in finance automation, reporting improvement, and practical use of AI Ambition to progress into a Financial Controller role and take full ownership of a finance function You'll enjoy working in an environment where not everything is perfectly set up yet - and where improving it is part of your job. What you'll get in return Salary of £55,000 - £65,000, with flexibility for the right candidate Performance related bonus A clearly defined pathway to Financial Controller within 12-18 months Direct exposure to senior leadership and board level reporting Real autonomy to improve processes, controls, and reporting The opportunity to modernise a finance function using automation and AI A stable, profitable, and growing organisation with long term opportunities This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and progression - not just another title. You will be working with a dynamic FD who is genuinely looking to progress this person through the business. What you need to do now If this sounds like the step you've been working towards, this role offers the scope, support, and progression to match your ambition. 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 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
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Your new company You'll be joining a large, well-established, privately owned organisation with a strong track record of growth and stability. The business has reached a size and complexity where finance plays a critical role in shaping decision-making, not just reporting the numbers.The leadership team is engaged, commercially focused, and invested in developing its finance function to a higher standard - with better insight, faster reporting, and smarter use of technology. Your new role This is a Senior Management Accountant / Financial Controller Designate opportunity, reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with senior leadership.You won't be stepping into a perfectly polished finance function - and that's exactly the point. The team is capable and committed, but there is clear scope to tighten controls, accelerate month end, and materially improve the quality of management information used across the business.From day one, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts, balance sheet integrity, and the narrative behind the numbers. You'll partner with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and ensure finance plays a visible role in commercial and strategic decisions.A key part of the role is progression. Within 12-18 months, the clear and genuine expectation is that you'll step into the Financial Controller role, with full ownership of the finance function and leadership responsibility for the team. You'll also have real licence to modernise how finance operates - reducing manual effort, improving reporting processes, and introducing practical automation and AI enabled tools where they add genuine value. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) currently operating in a senior management accounting, finance manager, or similar role, and ready to step up. You'll bring: Strong experience producing monthly management accounts A solid grounding in financial control, balance sheet management, and month end close Experience within a product based or operationally complex environment Commercial confidence - comfortable challenging stakeholders and explaining what the numbers really mean A hands on mindset, willing to get into the detail when needed Genuine interest in finance automation, reporting improvement, and practical use of AI Ambition to progress into a Financial Controller role and take full ownership of a finance function You'll enjoy working in an environment where not everything is perfectly set up yet - and where improving it is part of your job. What you'll get in return Salary of £55,000 - £65,000, with flexibility for the right candidate Performance related bonus A clearly defined pathway to Financial Controller within 12-18 months Direct exposure to senior leadership and board level reporting Real autonomy to improve processes, controls, and reporting The opportunity to modernise a finance function using automation and AI A stable, profitable, and growing organisation with long term opportunities This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, visibility, and progression - not just another title. You will be working with a dynamic FD who is genuinely looking to progress this person through the business. What you need to do now If this sounds like the step you've been working towards, this role offers the scope, support, and progression to match your ambition. 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 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
