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We are actively recruiting for a job opportunity with a successful, well-established accountancy firm based in Leicester. The firm can hire anywhere from a Semi-Senior Accountant to Senior Accountant level, with Assistant Manager grade applicants being strongly considered and encouraged to apply. The firm can offer long-term progression, great support on studies, and professional development, plus market-leading pay and benefits. The salary is negotiable and will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLP's and Ltd Co's. Preparation of VAT returns, bookkeeping, management accounts. Responsible for compiling statutory accounts and managing monthly accounts. Liaising with clients, acting as point of contact for enquiries. Support with Corporate and Personal tax issues and dealing with HMRC. Assisting with Audit assignments. Providing support to clients and colleagues, and other miscellaneous office administrative duties, as needed. Such other duties as may reasonably fall within the scope of the job and/or which may be assigned occasionally. Benefits: They offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme. Standard working pattern is 8.30-5 Mon-Thu, 8.30-4 Friday, but there is a lot of variance there throughout the office, so they are happy to discuss preferred working patterns. They offer study support Market rate salary or above Strong holiday entitlement (dependent on level) per annum Bank Holidays Christmas Closure week Financial support for professional qualifications and paid study leave Exam bonuses Professional membership / subscription fees paid EAP scheme Flexible working - They have a flexi policy you can flex the start and end times by an hour, on an occasional basis, and likewise lunch can be up to two hours. You can also request to amend your set working pattern, as usual. Work/life balance (no long-hours culture) New client / employee bonus scheme Pension 4pm finish Friday Dress for your Diary Dress Code (casual dress-code) Holiday purchase scheme Family-friendly policies (enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay, no qualifying length of service required for parental leave) Company sick pay Social diary and paid-for events Christmas Events Unlimited hot drinks

Senior Offsite Project Engineer / DFMA Lead Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Permanent Role Competitive salary, car or car allowance, and benefits Summary: We have a new opportunity available at NG Bailey for a senior engineer to join our offsite manufacturing team in our new offsite manufacture facility in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. NG Bailey's offsite manufacture facilities offer fast-track delivery of bespoke mechanical and electrical solutions, design to budget, minimising onsite disruption and ensuring delivery to programme is guaranteed. The purpose of the role is to provide solutions to complex building services and structural issues through an engineering focus. In this role you will support the offsite integration manager, and pre contract manager with early engagement, technical skill and expertise, and be the subject matter for technical and compliance advice during the engineering and build phases. Some of the key deliverables for this role will include: Comply with health and safety processes to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities undertaken. Contribute to all the current pre-commencement focus win company procedures for execution and completion on all allocated projects. Review and evaluate the project specification and drawings, and modularise the installations and systems to ensure the precise provision of the customer's requirements, enhancing profitability for the company. Build trust and confidence in the offsite solution through technical knowledge and expertise. Engage with internal and external customers, to ensure the best offsite solutions are integrated into projects Identify an mitigate risk to projects by ensuring the correct process is followed, and by making sound engineering decisions based on knowledge awareness and expertise. Ensure that the company liabilities and risks identified on the project are minimised Participate in, and support formal reporting of project status as required Ensure the manufacturing team follow the correct technical processes, undertake necessary audits and checks. What we are looking for: Experience working at a similar level on mechanical building service projects Experience of pre-fabrication delivery, design and management (desirable) Knowledge of DFMA manufacturing (desirable) Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Car/Car allowance Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Salary sacrifice car scheme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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 To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value 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.

Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting an exciting group, based in London, who are seeking to recruit an Interim Corporate Tax Manager on a part-time basis to join their senior finance team. £(Apply online only) per day (inside ir35) Duration - 6 - 12 months Remote working Key responsibilities of the role: Management of the UK tax compliance and reporting process In house preparation of UK tax computations Accurate and timely preparation of corporate tax calculations for forecasts and year-end financial statements Responsibility for cash tax forecasting across the Group Management of global transfer pricing processes Evaluate, monitor and mitigate global tax risk via monitoring and improvement of appropriate tax control processes Provide support and tax advice to regional financial controllers for global tax audits Key Skills/Experience of the Tax Manager: Recognised accounting/tax qualification Experience of preparing tax computations with Alphatax Industry experience of year end tax reporting and cash tax forecasting Operational transfer pricing understanding Contact (url removed) or apply below. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).

We are actively recruiting for a good job opportunity with an accountancy firm in Gainsborough, available at a Semi-Senior level, but with the flexibility to hire between Assistant Accountant / Semi-Senior Accountant through to Senior Accountant level. Full job details can be found below. The salary is negotiable, it will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason. Study support can be offered for people taking AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications, but applicants without qualifications who have the right work experience are encouraged to apply. The position is available for both ambitious candidates and those happier to do a steady, long-term job. Key Responsibilities: Preparing financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Supporting audit engagements where needed Producing business tax computations along with relevant supporting schedules Working as part of the accounts team to manage a portfolio of clients, handling year-end accounts and addressing ad hoc queries throughout the year Assisting with management accounts, bookkeeping tasks, and VAT return preparation Providing guidance to clients on the most appropriate accounting software for their business needs Carrying out general administrative duties to maintain a high level of client service Supporting managers on a variety of assignments, both within the office and occasionally on-site Benefits: Friendly and sociable team! Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Excellent future prospects and management of your own client portfolio. Flexible working. Free parking. Study support. Company pension scheme. Death in service benefit. Hybrid working 2 days a week from home. Health plan cashback scheme. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual leave trading scheme. Health insurance scheme

Job Opportunity: Audit Senior Location: Guildford Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Audit & Assurance TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a respected accountancy and business advisory practice based in Guildford to recruit an Audit Senior for their growing audit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and forward-thinking firm that prides itself on delivering high quality client service across a varied portfolio of businesses. The firm supports professional development and offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. About the Role You will play a key part in delivering audit engagements across a variety of client sectors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Leading and conducting audit fieldwork and substantive testing on client assignments Planning audit work and ensuring completion to high standards Preparing statutory financial statements from client data Identifying risks and discussing findings with managers and partners Supervising and mentoring junior team members Building and maintaining strong, professional client relationships This position offers autonomy within a supportive team, with scope to work closely with senior stakeholders and develop your technical and leadership capabilities. Requirements Who We're Looking For We are seeking candidates who: Are ACA/ACCA/CA qualified or equivalent (close to qualification will also be considered) Have solid experience in audit roles within a practice environment Have a strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS Can work independently and take ownership of audit assignments Enjoy coaching and developing more junior colleagues Are confident engaging with clients and able to communicate clearly and professionally Benefits What's in It for You This is a rewarding role with competitive benefits, including hybrid and flexible working options, professional subscription support, birthday leave and more. You will be part of a firm that values your contribution, supports your career progression and fosters a positive working culture. For a confidential on this opportunity, or other accountancy practice opportunities, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on , or via for a confidential conversation. Refer a Friend We're keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we're always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals. If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we'd love to speak with them. As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)

Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a growing regional Accountancy Firm with 5 offices across London and the Thames Valley who are now looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager / Senior Manager, with a fast-track route to Partnership within 2 years. Working in their Berkshire offices near Bracknell and reporting to one of the Partners, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including sole traders, companies and partnership clients up to £75m turnover and supervising a team of Qualified & Junior staff. Key deliverables for the position include: Reviewing complex accounts & financial statements prepared by junior staff for partner sign-off Ensuring compliance with auditing standards around fixed assets & depreciation, stock, accrued/deferred income, accruals Managing complex audits, staff planning for audits, reviewing final audit files and conducting close-out meetings with clients Planning special project assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines. Setting objectives and completing appraisals for Audit staff, supervising them at clients/on-site and coaching Meeting Audit clients to review company accounts (inc group companies, partnerships and LLP's) and corporate tax liabilities Point of contact for clients and other third-party stakeholders, with direct contact at CFO/MD level Ensuring all Audit & Accounts team work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm's standards Business development activities, promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars/events as required To be considered for the Audit & Accounts Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant, degree-educated with comprehensive experience in Audit & Client Accounting, with strong staff management skills. The firm is looking for someone with the potential to become a future Partner in 2-3 years time, and are therefore looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly-driven character traits. You should technically be up to date with IFRS & IAS, and knowledge of IRIS and Sage Accounts would be a distinct advantage. On offer is a salary up to £75,000 depending on qualifications and experience with benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates by telephone or via email at com McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act

Are you looking for your next senior finance role in a well-resourced, forward-thinking organisation? St. Edward's in Oxford is seeking a skilled and hands-on Head of Finance to lead its finance operations and team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment where your expertise directly supports operational and strategic decision-making, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. About the Role This is a central leadership position within the school's Bursary, responsible for overseeing a team of six and the full range of financial activity-from day-to-day operations through to longer-term planning. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will take ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, payroll oversight, cashflow, audit preparation, VAT and Tax, and regulatory reporting. The school's operations are diverse and complex, with an annual turnover of approximately £40 million and activities spanning education, estates, catering, IT, commercial ventures and fundraising. You will be working closely with senior leaders and departmental managers to provide clear, timely financial insight that supports effective planning and delivery. About You You will be a professionally qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial management, ideally in a similarly broad and complex setting. You will need to be confident managing multiple workstreams and leading a team, but equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves. A background in the independent or education sector is welcome but not essential. What's important is that you combine strong technical capability with sound judgement, a calm and organised approach, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from across the organisation. Why St. Edward's? This is a rare opportunity to join a successful school with the scale and complexity to keep things interesting, but without the relentless pressure of the corporate world. As a senior member of a friendly, capable team, you will be given space to lead, freedom to improve systems, and support to develop your own career. St Edward's is committed to the professional development of all its staff and seeks to encourage ambition and career progression. The school has a strong track record of internal progression and invests in high-quality infrastructure and people. Based in North Oxford, St. Edward's offers the best of both worlds-challenge and reward in a beautiful setting, just minutes from the city centre. We also offer: 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Free membership to the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Gym Free meals during term time Support for CPD and further qualifications A friendly and inclusive working environment Free car parking Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows (The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%) For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The deadline for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at midday. We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. St Edward's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Manager (or an Assistant Manager looking to step up to full Manager grade) from an accountancy firm, looking to upgrade to a medium size practice that specialises in high profile Media, Entertainment, Creative, Film & TV Clients? Are you looking for a varied role split between audit assignments (60%) and reviewing statutory accounts preparations, corporation tax computations, personal tax as well as advisory based projects (40%)? If so this medium size firm with 85 staff based in Zone 1 Central London (West End location), is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious new Audit Manager to join the team due to many impressive new business wins from larger competitors. Reporting directly to Partner level, your role will be varied and include managing your own portfolio of clients, being the main point of contact for clients, being responsible for the audit process from planning to completion and review, reviewing various accounts based assignments including consolidations, reviewing corporation tax computations, advisory assignments for clients, reviewing the work of junior staff members and assisting with new business development. Your role will be varied, challenging, yet hugely enjoyable. The firm also offer flexible working / hybrid working for all staff and you can work 1 day a week from home, as well as flexible start / finish times. To be considered for this new role (April 2026) you must be a qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager or an Assistant Manager looking to step up to Manager grade. You must have at least 2 to 3 years PQE, a strong exam record in your professional exams and your current role must be at least 50% audit based. As well as audit, you must have experience of statutory accounts assignments and tax returns. You must also be looking to work with mainly high profile Media, Production, Film and TV based clients. You must be professional, dedicated to your career and looking to upgrade to a very good quality medium size firm to assume a varied, challenging yet highly rewarding position with great learning and progression opportunities on offer. This modern practice based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is growing at a rapid rate, they are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on and advise many interesting London and international based clients. Their client base is varied and includes not only Media, Film and TV clients, but also other sectors such as retail, property and technology. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to Senior Manager grade in a short space of time. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified Audit Manager with at least 2 to 3 years PQE or more, to join a growing entrepreneurial practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new audit, accounts and advisory based position.

Audit Senior Location: London Hybrid working: 3+ days in the office, 2 days from home Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm with flexible hours Ambition is working with a well-established mid-tier accountancy firm in London to recruit an Audit Senior into its growing Audit & Assurance team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified auditor (or approaching qualification) who is looking for increased responsibility, exposure to complex clients, and the opportunity to develop technically and commercially within a supportive, people-focused firm. The firm works with a diverse client base, including international groups, owner-managed businesses, and high-profile clients across sectors such as property, hospitality, entertainment, and professional services. The Role As an Audit Senior, you will take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working closely with managers and partners while supervising and supporting junior team members. The role offers exposure to technically challenging work, including consolidations and international group audits, without the responsibility for managing your own client portfolio. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys technical audit work, client interaction, and mentoring others. Key Responsibilities Take full responsibility for audit assignments from planning to finalisation Plan audits, including risk assessment, materiality, budgeting, and timetabling Lead on-site and remote audit fieldwork Complete more complex audit areas (e.g. consolidations, stock, intangibles, provisions) Review work prepared by junior staff and provide clear, constructive feedback Delegate work effectively, setting clear objectives and deadlines Monitor audit progress against budget and address issues proactively Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships Escalate technical or delivery issues to managers and partners when appropriate Finalise audits, including clearance of review points, analytical review, and going-concern assessments Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards Collaborate with tax and other service lines to ensure seamless client delivery Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and meet CPD requirements About You Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Technically strong, with good commercial and risk awareness Comfortable leading small teams and supporting the development of junior staff Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage competing deadlines Professional and confident when dealing directly with clients Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently when required Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced audit environment Committed to delivering high-quality client service Keen to continue developing technically and take on increased responsibility Your Experience ACA or ACCA qualified (or time- and exam-qualified), with up to 2 years' post-qualification experience Strong audit background gained in the UK with a mid-tier of established Top 100 or independent firm Experience of UK GAAP is essential; IFRS exposure is highly desirable Experience with group audits and consolidations preferred Caseware experience highly advantageous Benefits Private medical insurance 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Additional paid leave over the December holiday period Employer pension contribution Medical expenses cashback scheme Group life insurance Mental and physical health support Regular social events and team activities Cycle-to-work scheme Season ticket loan Workplace nursery scheme Modern office space in central London Diversity & Inclusion This firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All applications will be considered fairly and in confidence. 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.

Finance Manager Reed Finances are pleased to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business who are seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This is a key hire when you will oversee the operational finance function and support the Board with statutory governance responsibilities. This is a hands-on leadership role based on-site, working closely with production, commercial and senior leadership teams. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial reporting, audit management, compliance, treasury activities and the development of a small, well-established finance team. Key Responsibilities Finance Leadership & Operations Lead month-end and year-end close processes Prepare management accounts, variance analysis and board reporting packs Manage statutory accounts preparation and act as primary contact for external auditors Oversee VAT preparation and submission Support corporation tax processes alongside external advisors Manage cashflow forecasting, banking relationships and treasury activities Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting Oversee inventory accounting, stock valuation and costing processes Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure accurate financial data Team Leadership Line manage and develop a small team of finance professionals Provide clear direction, workload prioritisation and ongoing performance support Company Secretary & Governance Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance Maintain company records and filings Support the Board with corporate governance requirements About You You will be a qualified finance professional with robust operational finance experience, ideally gained in a fast-paced or complex environment. Essential Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) Proven experience managing finance teams Strong month-end, audit and statutory reporting experience Solid understanding of UK VAT and financial compliance Experience using ERP systems (SAP advantageous) Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability Desirable Background in manufacturing or industrial sectors Experience with inventory accounting and stock valuation Practical Company Secretary experience What's on Offer Discretionary bonus Enhanced employer pension contribution Stable, on-site leadership role Opportunity to play a key role in a growing UK operation

Audit Executive Milton Keynes - Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home after short qualifying period We are seeking a newly qualified (ACA or ACCA) Audit Executive to join a Top 13 UK Practice firm based in their Milton Keynes office. Ideally you will have previously worked in practice and have 0-1 years post qualified experience. The Role Deal with correspondence from clients Agree timing of work/scheduling with clients Regularly review and give feedback on work Manage own portfolio of clients (where appropriate) Ensure the planning memorandum is produced, identify risk areas and most efficient method of gathering audit evidence Produce draft budget if required Delegate, supervise and review work of seniors and juniors, ensuring the file is complete and all review points addressed before it is passed to the Partner or Manager Monitor work in progress on all jobs within the portfolio, communicating any potential problems and write offs to the Partners or Managers on a timely basis Undertake critical audit areas (in a few key jobs where appropriate) Monitor filing deadlines and ensure deadlines are achieved, including corporation tax and Companies House filings. What We're Looking For ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified - with experience in practice Newly qualified or 1 year of post qualified experience required Computer packages - Excel, Word, Sage, Alpha Tax, CaseWare, VPM/Central Supervisory experience - ability to manage and delegate effectively Client focus and commercially aware Communication - oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments Organisation skills - the ability to juggle several different tasks at once Benefits Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly. 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days). Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives. New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

Project Commissioning Manager Somerset Permanent, Full Time Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Commissioning Manager to lead and control all commissioning activities across complex, large-scale engineering and construction projects. You will ensure a structured, auditable, and safety-led commissioning approach that delivers fully operational systems aligned with design intent, contractual requirements, and client expectations. As a key member of the Project Senior Leadership Team, you will provide technical authority, leadership, and assurance throughout the commissioning lifecycle - from planning and testing through to client witnessing and final handover. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Commissioning Leadership & Performance Define, assemble, and manage the commissioning team, including specialist subcontractors Develop, maintain, and communicate the Project Commissioning Plan, including strategies, programmes, inspection and test plans, reporting templates, training, and handover documentation Ensure commissioning activities accurately reflect company, project, and customer requirements, securing approvals and witnessing where required Provide assurance that all testing is completed using calibrated equipment and documented to required standards Health & Safety Provide visible and proactive Health & Safety leadership, embedding a "safety first" culture across all commissioning activities Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, contractual, and company HSEQ standards Planning & Programme Management Review designs and installation works to optimise commissioning efficiency and readiness Support the Planning Manager in developing, sequencing, and reporting the commissioning programme Training & Competence Ensure commissioning personnel and specialist providers are suitably qualified, experienced, and competent Lead the selection and appointment of commissioning specialists in line with contractual and regulatory requirements Risk Management Identify and mitigate commissioning-related risks, escalating issues promptly and contributing to overall project risk management Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Produce accurate, comprehensive commissioning reports for internal and external stakeholders Report progress against programme, FATs/SATs, testing status, subcontractor performance, constraints, and corrective actions Lead commissioning meetings and represent commissioning at client and stakeholder progress meetings Team Leadership Engage, motivate, and manage the performance of the commissioning team through clear objectives and regular review Lead by example, setting high standards and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment Project Closeout Lead client witnessing, demonstrations, and seasonal commissioning activities Ensure all test records and commissioning documentation are completed and included in handover packs Support the compilation of O&M manuals and other project handover materials What we're looking for : You will be a driven and credible commissioning leader with the technical knowledge and gravitas to operate at senior project level. Demonstrable experience in leading installation and commissioning activities MEP/building services background The ability to coach and lead by example Comfortable and experienced in a client facing environment Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.? Some of what you can expect includes:? Pension with a?leading provider and?up to?8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Hands on Head of Finance required to lead a Finance team in the delivery of timely and accurate Consolidated, Financial and Management reporting Client Details Leading, well established, Multi-site manufacturing business based in NE Derbyshire, Description Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate Consolidated, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements. Analyse financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement in profitability and cost management. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on financial performance and potential risks. Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage the annual budget and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Monitor actual performance against the budget, providing regular updates and identifying any variances. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management: Oversee cost accounting functions, including the calculation of product costs, cost allocations, and margin analysis. Ensure proper inventory valuation, including the management of stock levels, raw materials, and work-in-progress inventory. Work closely with the production team to assess cost control measures and improve efficiency. Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and operational processes. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS). Coordinate and manage external audits and implement audit recommendations. Cash Flow & Financial Planning: Manage cash flow to ensure the business has sufficient liquidity for operations and capital investment. Forecast cash needs and advise on capital expenditures, investment decisions, and financing options. Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring proper training and development opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, procurement, sales) to ensure alignment of financial strategies with business goals. Strategic Decision Support: Provide financial analysis and support for key business decisions such as pricing, new product lines, and capital investments. Assist senior management in evaluating business performance, including profitability analysis, return on investment, and cost-benefit analysis. Profile Technically strong, senior Finance Manager with experience of Multi site operations, team leadership skills as well an ability to support a diverse stakeholder community. You will be available at short notice for an initial 6 month assignment, possibly temp to perm Job Offer £550-£600p/d, possibly temp to perm

Overview A well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager to join its expanding tax team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial groups through to larger mid-market organisations across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality corporate tax compliance services while also supporting and contributing to advisory projects. Working closely with senior members of the tax team as well as colleagues in audit and accounts, the role provides exposure to a broad range of technical matters including tax planning, group structuring, corporate reorganisations and transactional support. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing corporate tax computations, managing client relationships, identifying advisory opportunities and ensuring that work is delivered to a high technical standard. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development. This role would suit a Corporate Tax professional currently working within accountancy practice who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain greater exposure to advisory work and progress their career within a forward-thinking firm.

Your new company Our client is a large International Accountancy Firm working with large corporate businesses across a varied client base. The role is based in a niche team within a large business tax business. Your new role This Firm is looking for a Tax Audit Senior Manager to be based in the Midlands, to take responsibility for the tax specialist work on a portfolio of their largest and most complex audits along with a role on compliance and reporting clients. You will regularly speak with heads of tax from FTSE100 businesses. The scope of the role includes: tax accounting (IFRS, FRS102 and US GAAP); working as a specialist as part of the audit team; managing relationships with client tax and finance teams and a national role in setting the agenda on how the firm undertakes tax audits. The role allows you to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have gained tax audit experience within a big 4 environment or large corporate business, have an in-depth knowledge of IFRS and FRS102 and ideally have some US Gaap experience. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career across a varied client-base. There is a clear career path structure through to director (with potential pathway to Partner). You will receive a competitive salary package and a performance related bonus. The firm operates a flexible working policy for all members of staff. Part-time hours will be considered, flexible working around school summer holidays or a combined home/office based contract. 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

Overview A well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager to join its expanding tax team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial groups through to larger mid-market organisations across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality corporate tax compliance services while also supporting and contributing to advisory projects. Working closely with senior members of the tax team as well as colleagues in audit and accounts, the role provides exposure to a broad range of technical matters including tax planning, group structuring, corporate reorganisations and transactional support. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing corporate tax computations, managing client relationships, identifying advisory opportunities and ensuring that work is delivered to a high technical standard. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development. This role would suit a Corporate Tax professional currently working within accountancy practice who is looking to develop their technical knowledge, gain greater exposure to advisory work and progress their career within a forward-thinking firm.

Early Careers Partner London and South East 3-4 days per week across the South East Region (with occasional travel UK wide) Permanent Summary We're seeking an Early Careers Partner to join our team based in the London office. It will be an opportunity to make a real impact by helping us deliver exceptional Early Careers programmes. You'll play a key part in driving the success of the NG Bailey Apprenticeship programme, whilst also supporting our Graduates and Year in Industry activities, across all divisions of the business. From designing experiences, to ensuring compliance and quality, you'll collaborate with our Early Careers Compliance colleagues and Learning & Development Partners to deliver programmes that our truly best in class. Some of the key deliverables for the role will include: Manage apprenticeship programmes, providing advice, guidance and support to the wider business in the appropriate selection of apprenticeship standards and pathways for their development. Ensure programmes are in line with company and industry standards, with consistent and up to date practices. Business Partnering with senior teams, finance and HR to ascertain and agree numbers and location of incoming apprentices, ensuring aligned to workforce planning, future skills gaps and ability to fulfil the programme. Hold regular progress meetings with operational teams to discuss progress, requirements and issues, ensuring the required work placements to support the collection of authorisation evidence in a timely fashion. Maintain partnerships with selected local and national colleges and relevant training schools, ensuring that a continuous high standard of training and assessment is delivered as agreed in SLA's Carry out apprenticeship progress audits to ensure all targets are delivered within agreed quality levels and time scales and support scheduled performance reviews Representing NG Bailey on college committees and steering groups to influence change and progression Carry out nationwide recruitment via assessment centre supporting the wider business Organise and carry out the full range of activities associated with the apprenticeship, including attending open evenings and careers events Provide mentoring support following the established guidelines for both apprentices and their managers / mentors throughout the programme and after, in line with the apprentice retention strategy Actively promote apprenticeships, and outstanding achievers through regional and national L&D and apprenticeship awards Support other Early Careers activities, including Graduate and Year in Industry. What we're looking for: Previous experience working with Further Education / Training Providers Proven experience working directly with apprentices (any discipline) Demonstrable experience providing advice and guidance to business managers Full understanding of apprenticeship programmes, guidelines and levy funding Solid experience in Learning & Development delivery / facilitation Previously coached individuals and line managers Excellent communication and planning skills Benefits 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Northampton is seeking a talented Audit and Accounts Semi Senior to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a practice known for its supportive culture, varied client portfolio, and commitment to professional development. You'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, a competitive company pension scheme, and much more as part of a firm that genuinely invests in its people. Working across a diverse mix of clients, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of industries while developing your technical expertise in both audit and accounts preparation. The firm prides itself on providing hands-on experience and clear progression pathways, making this an ideal role for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in practice. You'll work closely with managers and partners, receiving mentorship and support as you take on increasing responsibility. Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with this respected firm to find their next team member. With extensive experience placing accountancy professionals across the Midlands, Crowe Watson offers a consultative and supportive approach, ensuring candidates are matched with opportunities that align with their career aspirations. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships Planning and executing audit assignments from start to finish Preparing corporation tax computations and assisting with tax compliance Liaising directly with clients to gather information and resolve queries Supervising and supporting junior team members Contributing to the efficient running of the department Requirements ACA/ACCA part-qualified or studying At least two years' experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102 Excellent communication and organisational skills Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or similar A proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services, and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit a new Business Advisory Senior to its growing Newcastle office to focus on accounts preparation and liaise with audit and tax staff to meet relevant client deadlines. As Business Advisory Senior you act as clients' accounts function (year-end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts for selected clients), with responsibilities including: Ensuring that allocated Business Advisory work is handled effectively and correctly from start to finish Preparation of draft accounts for review from client records, clearance of review points and finalising of accounts Initial preparation of business and personal tax computations Arrange the timing of tax and other business line work with the manager responsible for the client Engage with the relationship manager and specialist staff from other business lines, when required, to gain a good understanding of client businesses Liaise with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships, maintaining confidentiality and informing of progress and issues Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up issues and overruns to the manager on a timely basis Complete accounts files and all required documentation As Business Advisory Senior you'll need: A background in public practice as an Accounts Senior, Business Advisory Senior or Assistant Qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification/experience Strong IT skills and experience in using accounting packages. Good working knowledge of clients' accounting systems such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks Tax experience would be an advantage Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working Please note: - To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications. - High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.