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Are you a senior practice accountant seeking a role that offers both flexibility and autonomy? If so, this "mini Partner" role is for you! Part time / reduced schedule also considered, 4 days, maybe 3 In this regionally established practice in Leamington Spa, the Senior Accountant takes ownership of their own portfolio with emphasis being on client relations, almost acting as an outsourced Finance Director. Collaborating closely with clients is key, supporting them in a wide array of aspects including forecasting, banking, strategic tax planning as well as ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to. You'll act as their trusted advisor on a multitude of areas. This is career opportunity that offers autonomy in work, true work life balance with hybrid & flexible working patterns including the option for part time hours as well as uncapped career progression all within a supportive, family-feel culture. Key Responsibilities: Supporting your clients directly, helping them to achieve their ambitions and goals Planning & preparation of accounts for a portfolio of owner managed businesses (OMBs) - limited companies, partnerships, sole traders Oversee and prepare corporation tax returns, partnership and personal tax returns Reviewing and providing feedback on financial accounts produced by juniors members, providing advice and guidance in their own personal professional development. Ideal candidates will be: A qualified accountant, ACCA or ACA / ICAEW or equivalent, although QBE's with prior experience in an accountancy firm will also be considered Technically strong, constantly up to date with adaptations in compliance standards Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice / firm as a Financial Accountant, Client Manager, Practice Accountant, Accounts Manager or similar IT skills including Excel and any accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, TaxCalc etc). What's on offer: Base salary up to £55,000 dependent upon experience Reduced schedule also considered, 4 or 3 days (salary then pro rata) Hybrid working from home Agile and flexible working patterns Friday early finishes Private medical health insurance including a free Fitbit! Other Wellness programmes & initiatives Regular team and social events Casual office dress. Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant Package: 40,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE), Private HealthCare, On site Parking Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established, small-to-medium-sized accountancy practice near Wokingham. This is a client-facing, general practice role ideal for a professional who enjoys managing a diverse portfolio and thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The firm is structured into dedicated teams, supported by Associate Directors and a full administrative and payroll suite, offering a stable and professional platform for your next career move. Job Overview As a Senior Accountant, you will take ownership of client relationships and deliver a full suite of accounting services. You will be expected to "hit the ground running," managing workloads independently while contributing to the wider success of your team. Client Management: Act as the main point of contact for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high levels of service and retention. Financial Reporting: Prepare and oversee the production of year-end statutory accounts and regular management accounts. Taxation & Compliance: Manage corporate tax computations, VAT returns, and provide guidance on general compliance matters. Workflow Oversight: Coordinate with trainees and administrative staff to ensure all statutory deadlines are met accurately. General Practice Duties: Handle payroll and other ad-hoc accounting tasks as required by the client's needs. Job Requirements Experience: A minimum of 3-4 years of experience within a UK accountancy practice is essential. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in general practice accounting, including year-end production and tax. Qualifications: While being ACA/ACCA qualified is advantageous (and required for the higher salary bracket), relevant experience is the primary focus . Location: Must be local to the Wokingham/Reading area and able to work fully office based . Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision. Package & Benefits Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 per annum (Highly dependent on experience and qualification status). Working Environment: Fully office-based (Hybrid working considered for long-standing staff). Holiday: 22 days per annum plus Bank Holidays. Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare coverage. Future Planning: Auto-enrolment pension scheme and potential for study support. Convenience: On-site parking provided. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Senior Audit Manager- Value For Money Contract type: Permanent Full Time Location : London or Newcastle offices based with a min 2 days a week attendance in either office. Salary : Newcastle salary; circa£67,000 & London salary, circa£74,500 plus Civil Service Employer Pension Contribution of 28.9% The NAO welcomes applications from candidates who work part-time and are keen to support colleagues to work flexibly including on a job share basis. Senior Audit Manager: Value for money (performance audit) Introduction Thank you for your interest in joining the National Audit Office (NAO) as a Senior Audit Manager. This job description will give you a better idea of who we are, what you will do when you join us, and what we offer. It also gives more detail/s about the application process. We are independent of government and the civil service, and we play a critical role supporting Parliament scrutinise how effectively the government spends public money. Our strategy ( ) sets out our ambition to contribute to two distinct outcomes helping to improve the productivity and resilience of public services and supporting better financial management and reporting in government. Our strategy is also clear that government will need to innovate if it is to deliver effective and affordable public services. We will use our public audit perspective to highlight positive examples of innovation within the public sector and take account of government s risk appetite in our audit approach. The recommendations from our work can result in financial savings and positive changes in government to improve services and ensure value for money for taxpayers. You will tackle complex projects that inform debates and influence some of the biggest decisions that government makes. You will work with dedicated and talented people toward shared and important goals. And, by taking on new opportunities and challenges, you ll build a rewarding and fascinating career. We are looking to recruit Senior Audit Managers. We are looking for people with strong analytical and communication skills as well as experience of project and people management, which can be drawn from a range of backgrounds including experienced analysts, value for money (performance audit) auditors, the civil service and internal auditors.If you like what you see and can meet our requirements, then we want to hear from you. The role Each year we publish around 60 major value for money (VFM) reports looking at various government programmes and projects. VFM reports are multi-method reports often delivered at pace to achieve real impact. We write long form reports and other types of written communication on complex subjects in ways that nonspecialist or technical audiences can understand. Our work can cover any area where government spends public money, ranging from government s plans to build new hospitals to the use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error. Our lessons learned reports bring together what we know on important recurring issues to make it easier for others to understand and apply the lessons from our work, such as government s use of external consultants and key findings from the NAO s financial audits. More about the NAO, including some of our recent value for money reports, is available on our website Responsibilities Our Senior Audit Managers play a key role in making sure we achieve our objectives and secure impact from our work. • You will lead our teams to deliver high-quality work that supports improvements in the delivery of public services. This involves planning, researching and drafting our value for money reports, working alongside sector or topic specialists, analysts and qualified accountants as well as applying strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. • You will role model behaviours and ways of working to support us as an exemplar organisation. • You will engage with external clients and stakeholders to deliver greater engagement with our work. • You will get involved in other work too, including investigations, correspondence (from the public and MPs) and other work that supports Parliamentary select committees. All Senior Audit Managers are expected to spend part of their time developing their expertise in one or more specialist areas through our networks (Hubs) across the office. This includes providing analytical insight and support to others outside of your team on your areas of expertise such as analytical techniques and methods, commercial and regulatory issues, digital transformation and data use in the public sector, financial risk and management, major project delivery, and people and operational management. Relationships and Accountability You will manage a team to deliver value for money work to time and budget. You will work with other people of all grades. You will work with Senior Auditors and / or Senior Analysts who lead a team of Analysts and accounting trainees to deliver high-quality reports. The Director is accountable for the overall quality and impact of the audit. You will commonly meet and interact with senior people in the NAO and in government bodies. The impact you will make Our work responds to government s plans and particularly those with long-term implications for public spending. You ll contribute to work that examines the cost, effectiveness and efficiency of government programmes and projects. Whatever you work on, it all serves to help hold government to account for the way it uses public money and helps to promote improvements in public service delivery. Our recommendations and reports on good practice help government improve public services, and our work in the last year led to: • Positive financial impacts of £5.3 billion in 2024. • For every £1 spent we delivered an impact of £53 through either reduced costs, improved service delivery or other benefits to people. • 93% of our recommendations to government were accepted or partially accepted. You can find out more about us and our work by visiting The people we are looking for Education /work experience This role operates within the NAO s hybrid working model, with a minimum expectation of two days per week working from the office (or at an audited body), in line with our organisation wide approach. We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and actively encourage applications from candidates seeking part time hours. Working patterns, including office days, are agreed with the line manager. Based in either our London or Newcastle office, you ll join a collaborative and supportive environment that values work life balance, flexibility and professional development. A strong academic background and experience in managing audit projects and producing high quality, accessible written outputs. For individuals with an audit background this means: • An ACA or other professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIPFA, CIA, MIIA, CIMA) with relevant experience. For individuals with other backgrounds this means either: • A minimum of a 2:1 degree or a relevant post-graduate qualification and relevant experience We are keen to hear from people who have experience shaping and evaluating public policy, leading change in organisations, or making a difference through impactful projects, no matter what sector those skills were gained in. Abilities It will be essential that you can demonstrate the ability to: • Lead, develop and motivate diverse teams and support all colleagues to deliver great work and achieve their potential. • Support and manage teams ensure the delivery of high-quality assurance work which supports our strategic aims and enables longer term value for money. • Oversee the production of a range of well-produced written outputs which support our findings and recommendations and are designed to engage a wide audience. • Work collaboratively and flexibly to ensure the office achieves its objectives and to support the wellbeing and development of colleagues. • Show creativity and innovation in how we do our work and build insights and support teams to do so. • Work closely with colleagues in our Hubs (specialist knowledge teams) and other client teams to ensure we get the most value from our work and expand our knowledge and expertise. • Create recognition and impact (improvements in public service delivery) from our work by developing strong and influential relationships with external clients and stakeholders. Attributes In addition, we are looking for the candidates with the following attributes: • Show a strong commitment to your own self development, to delivering the NAO's strategic objectives, and keeping yourself up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to your work and specialism. • Compliance with corporate responsibilities and interest in supporting others to do so. • Working in accordance with the NAO's values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. • Intellectual curiosity, especially about using data and evidence to answer questions. • Flexibility to make a significant contribution across a range of topics and outputs. • Drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges to achieve goals. • Passion for improving government and the ability to defend and promote your point of view in the face of challenge. To apply for this role please click the APPLY button. Equal opportunities and diversity . click apply for full job details

Take the next step in your finance career with a role that offers real breadth, responsibility and impact. We re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team, reporting to the Financial Control and MI Manager, where you ll play a central role in delivering high-quality financial, regulatory and management reporting within a fast-paced banking environment. This opportunity is ideal for professionals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Regulatory Reporting Accountant, Financial Control Accountant or Finance Analyst who are looking to expand their scope and influence. This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You ll be at the heart of month-end, preparing journals, coordinating balance sheet reconciliations and providing clear, insightful analysis of P&L and balance sheet movements. You ll produce accurate data and disclosures for Head Office and UK regulators, ensuring everything ties back to source systems and stands up to scrutiny. Alongside this, you ll support budgeting and forecasting, contribute to tax reporting and play a key role in assessing the accounting impact of new products before they go live. Location: Central London Hybrid working is in place with 4 days a week spent in the office, 1 day from home. Salary: £60k - £65k base salary plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension. We re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong financial control background, excellent technical knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You must have experience of working in a Banking environment, preferably consumer banking. You ll be detail-focused, organised and proactive, with the ability to analyse complex information, communicate clearly and build strong working relationships. Experience in regulatory reporting and tools such as Power BI would be advantageous. CLICK APPLY and send through a copy of a CV for immediate consideration.

Finance Business Partner Reference: APR Location: Flexible in UK - However this role will include travel in the UK to meetings and to UKHQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire. Contract: 12 months, Fixed-Term Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £45,644.00 - £48,732.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave The RSPB is one of the UK s most respected conservation charities for the conservation of birds and nature. As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. If you have a passion for nature and conservation this could be your ideal role, there s never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places. We are seeking an excellent qualified accountant to join our Financial Planning and Reporting team, as a Finance Business Partner, supporting colleagues in the UK Countries Directorate more specifically for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland (though you do not need to live in any of those locations). This is a key role working directly with our conservation delivery and our reserves network areas, all with individual characteristics and skills requirements. What's the role about? As a Finance Business Partner you will work proactively with senior colleagues to provide an added-value service of financial support to our UK Countries Directorate. In addition to a strong management accounting background, you will understand the difference that can be made through strong business partnering relationships and be confident in building those relationships. You will gain the respect and confidence of the colleagues you support through strong communication skills (written and oral) and your ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans. You will add value through gaining an intimate understanding of the Directorate that you partner, together with contributing to business performance and the requirements of the finance function with the charity's need. You will be a fully qualified accountant with up-to-date technical knowledge and a desire to progress in your profession. We will want the successful candidate to influence change and use their skill set to further drive the organisation's objectives forward. You will also be comfortable working under pressure, to tight deadlines, and interacting with people at all levels within the RSPB. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, or equivalent professional body) Sound knowledge of technical accounting legislation Ability to act as a critical-friend to senior management balancing challenge and support. Develop effective working relationships that influence and challenge senior management teams, so that the role of the Finance Business Partner is an integral and valued part of the organisation Ability to influence decision makers through sound logic, diplomacy and assertiveness, with the ability to convey appropriate financial messages to various audiences Ability to evaluate incomplete and complex financial information, to develop and consider a range of possible options and make a judgement as to the recommended course of action Excellent communication (written and oral), coaching, mentoring, presentation and training skills Ability to ascertain financial trends and calculate the impact of them on the organisation under various scenarios Working in cross-functional teams to provide transformational advice on new initiatives, investment appraisals/organisational restructures/matters of risk and control design effective mitigation strategies, in order to support effective decision making Build capability and knowledge in managers so that they can effectively manage their budgets through effective financial information, support and advice Working with the all finance teams, to implement new Finance initiatives, ensuring the highest level of customer service and procedures are continuously reviewed so that the service is business focused in the delivery of objectives with an expert knowledge of your client area. Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: Experience of forecasting and planning in a dynamic environment Experience of delivering transformation change Delivery of coaching and training of financial matters to non financial colleagues Experience of annual accounts preparation Knowledge of charity finance matters. Additional information: The role is a hybrid position that will require travel in the UK including to the UKHQ Finance Department in Sandy Bedfordshire, and to attend meetings in the support of your team, department and directorate. This is a 12 month Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 24th May 2026 We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis throughout the advertising period. N.B. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of this application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to tell us how you meet the criteria set above. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.

Deputy Finance Director Wakefield, UK £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Are you an ambitious finance leader? Looking for a clear route to CFO within the next 2-3 years ? Experience in the E ducation , P ublic Sector, Charity or No t-for- P rofit sector ? This is a rare opportunity to join a large, complex organisation within the Public S ector , where you'll play a key role in both day-to-day financial leadership and longer-term strategy. The opportunity You'll be stepping into a highly visible position, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, with genuine succession planning in place. This is a role for someone who wants to progress, take ownership and develop into a future CFO, while gaining exposure across a circa £200m organisation . The role This is a broad, hands-on Deputy FD position where you'll balance leadership, technical delivery and strategic input. You will: Support the CFO in leading the finance function across a large, multi-entity organisation Manage and develop a finance team, driving performance and capability Remain hands-on with financial reporting, modelling and detailed analysis Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Provide commercial and strategic insight to support decision making Ensure strong financial governance, controls and compliance Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, influencing at senior level Play a key role in driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting About you You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience operating in a large, complex organisation , ideally within: Education / Academies Public Sector Not-for-Profit / Charity You'll bring: Experience working within a circa £200m+ organisation A balance of strong technical grounding and commercial awareness A hands-on approach, comfortable getting into the detail when needed Experience leading and developing teams The ambition and capability to step into a CFO role in the near future The environment This is a role where you'll need to be visible and embedded within the business, working 5 days per week on site in Wakefield . In return, you'll gain broad exposure, real responsibility and a clear pathway to the top finance role. The opportunity If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on delivery, leadership and a clear route to CFO , this is an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Resourcery Group are working with a large scale company to bring on board a Senior Management Accountant. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months with 4 days based on site, 1 WFH in Liverpool. £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Bens. We are looking for an experienced and motivated senior management accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional attention to detail and a passion for driving high quality financial reporting. Your role will be to will lead a team of circa 4 colleagues and be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely production of the Financial Statements, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the ongoing development of the Management Accounts function. The Senior Management Accountant's role: Overseeing accurate and timely month end close, ensuring all transactions and balances are fully auditable. Leading the completion of all Balance Sheet reconciliations to a high standard. Maintaining robust financial controls, identifying risks early and driving improvements at source. Keeping all process notes, procedures and training materials up to date and easily accessible. Translating strategic direction into operational excellence within the Management Accounts function. Leading change initiatives that support scalable growth and improved ways of working. Championing technology, automation and data driven approaches to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention. Providing insightful reporting and commentary, including regular P&L expenditure analysis for key business areas. Building strong relationships across the business to ensure accurate accounting and clear identification of reconciliation gaps. Providing senior management with regular insights and recommendations to support informed decision making. Maintaining high BAU performance, consistently delivering to KPIs and reporting deadlines. To be successful in this role, you will have: A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with at least 2 years PQE. Experience in management accounting Strong reconciliation experience (minimum 5 years in a relevant finance role). A solid understanding of ERP modules and transaction flows from entry through to the trial balance. Experience creating and embedding sound accounting principles for new business processes. A natural self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Commercial awareness with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers. The confidence to challenge where needed and collaborate effectively across teams, including FP&A. Strong people management skills with the ability to coach, guide and motivate a team. Excellent Excel capability and an appreciation for how technology can enhance processes. Proactive, energetic and focused on delivering long-term improvements and scalable solutions.

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses. Our Stratford upon Avon office is looking for an Audit Senior to join the team. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years post qualification experience and have knowledge of accounts preparation, along with basic corporation tax knowledge. Working on an extensive and broad portfolio of audit clients with turnovers up to £130million, including UK divisions of multi-national groups and consolidations. The position will be in a client facing role, establishing strong relationships with a significant number of business owners across the region. The team have a passion for client care, so we require someone with good communication skills who can lead an audit from planning right through to manager review. The ideal candidate will also be able to supervise trainees and assist with their development. Key responsibilities of an Audit Senior will include: Supporting the management and delivery of assignments through undertaking audit fieldwork both at clients' premises and in the office taking responsibility for all audit fieldwork of the team Preparing client deliverables (including Audit Findings Report), building relationships with the client (including their teams) and acting as an ambassador for the business Planning assignments, including budgeting and use of analytical review Ensuring files are complete for Manager review including file completion where applicable Active involvement in the professional and personal development of more junior team members Preparation of accounts on CCH (including those under IFRS, FRS102 and 1A) Identifying, researching and helping to resolve technical issues which may arise Develop a strong commercial understanding of the clients' businesses and any developments within them Initiate and work with other service lines across the business to the benefit of the client, including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client) You will be expected to attend training to further develop and maintain your technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification About you Minimum of 3 years' experience of working in audit ACCA / ACA qualified, with a minimum of 2 years PQE Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail Recent accounting and audit experience is essential, including knowledge of UK GAAP, ISAs and companies Law Exposure to owner managed businesses is also essential Technical ability with a knowledge of recent developments in relation to accounting and audit regulations Strong time management skills, as well as being self-motivated and a team player Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service Commitment to building the reputation of the firm through the quality of work provided, knowledge demonstrated and client experience Regular travel to client sites and occasional travel further afield, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Full benefits available for the Audit Senior 24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), which increases after 5 years' service Group life assurance 4 x salary Medical insurance cash plan (after probation) Free car parking on site Additional two days off at Christmas Social events Access to our employee benefits portal - GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases, employee Assistance Programme Employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations About us TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim - to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing - we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses. We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship. c£45,000 depending on experience Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working Standard benefits across all offices. Please refer to the advert for the full benefits available. Holiday entitlement Pension scheme Group life assurance Access to our corporate reward scheme Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the firm Regular training and development

The Role We re working with a well-established chartered accountancy practice based in the heart of Stourbridge, looking to appoint a fully qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team. This is a flexible opportunity offering either full-time or part-time hours, depending on the individual. The role will involve managing a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services, and supporting the wider team where needed. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts Overseeing tax compliance (corporate and personal) Providing advisory services and building strong client relationships Supporting junior team members where required Liaising directly with clients, offering practical and commercial advice Requirements Fully qualified ACA or ACCA Proven experience within an accountancy practice (essential) Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax Confident managing client relationships independently Good communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach What s on Offer Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience Flexible working options (part-time or full-time) Early finish with standard hours of 8am 4pm Central Stourbridge location Hours: Full-time (8:00am 4:00pm) or part-time considered

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Our client is a premier UK manufacturer and market leader with over 70 years of heritage in precision engineering and high-specification component production. Part of a major global industrial group, their Sunderland facility combines a value-driven culture with significant investment in technology to serve world-class OEMs. Due to continued growth and a strategic restructure, they are seeking an experienced Accountant to serve as the financial lead for their Sunderland site. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team, providing the financial control and insight necessary to drive business performance. Reporting to the Group Accountant, you will oversee the local finance function, manage site-specific reporting, and act as a key partner to the operational management team. The ideal candidate will possess management accountancy experience gained within a manufacturing, or similar environment, combined with working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and WIP. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Preparation of monthly management accounts and detailed variance analysis. Lead inventory accounting, including stock validation and Work in Progress (WIP) valuations. Assisting in annual budgeting, profit planning, and regular financial forecasting. Overseeing, and mentor a small team responsible for payroll and ledgers. Management of VAT, PAYE, and statutory reporting alongside year-end audit preparation. Evaluation of CAPEX viability and provide financial analysis for operational decision-making. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. Preferably from a manufacturing or engineering, or similar environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel. Demonstrable understanding of WIP and inventory accounting within a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, ability to meet tight deadlines, and strong communication skills (able to influence) NB: 37.5Hr Week l Site Based l Staggered start/finish times l Early Finish Friday

Company Details and Job Overview: A successful Group of companies with a turnover in the region of £40m are looking to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a qualified Accountant. Established for 60+ years, this high performing group of businesses is regarded as a market leader in their industry. This business facing role offers a good combination of technical accounting with plenty of stakeholder interaction. Opportunities for career progression will be available to the successful candidate in line with succession planning and ongoing support will be available to enable skills development. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: • Competitive starting salary • Full time, 37.5 hour working week, with flexibility on start/finish times • Hybrid working is available once established in the role • 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional buy and sell scheme • Company final salary pension scheme • Life insurance • Private health insurance • Health cash plan • Sick pay scheme • On-site parking and EV charging points • Paid charity days and team building days • On site gym facility • Long service awards Your New Role as Accountant: Reporting to the Finance Director, responsibilities will include: • Ownership of management accounts production including commentary and analysis • Production of group reporting and consolidated financial information • Preparation of budgets and forecasts • Support with statutory accounts preparation and audit • Provision of cost and margin analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities • Management of the fixed asset registers • Cash flow management • VAT and intrastat returns • Provision of ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management to aid effective decision making and strategic planning • Key player in continual improvement initiatives relating to systems and processes within the finance function Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: Full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is essential for this role. The ideal candidate will have solid technical accounting skills with strong commercial acumen and the ability to build strong working relationships across a variety of stakeholders. A forward thinking and proactive working approach is required with proven ability to add value to the finance function through process enhancements. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Are you an ambitious audit professional ready to take the next step in your career? Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants based in Preston, in their search for a talented Audit Assistant Manager to join their forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to grow within a firm that genuinely invests in its people. Offering flexible working, a competitive company pension, and much more, this is an opening not to be missed. Our client is a well-established and respected firm with a strong regional presence, known for delivering exceptional audit and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. As Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality audit engagements from planning through to completion, working closely with both senior management and junior team members. You will take ownership of your client portfolio, building strong, lasting relationships while ensuring work is delivered to the highest technical standards and in line with regulatory requirements. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a firm where your development and progression are taken seriously. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive and collaborative working culture, clear pathways to advancement, and the chance to work on a varied and stimulating caseload. Crowe Watson Recruitment is renowned for connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across the UK accountancy sector, and we are delighted to be representing a firm of this calibre. Whether you are an experienced audit professional or looking to step up into your first management role, we encourage you to apply. 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 Leading and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion for a varied portfolio of clients Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting their development Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process Assisting in the preparation and presentation of audit findings to senior management and partners Ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards, technical guidelines, and regulatory requirements Contributing to the ongoing development of internal processes and audit methodologies Supporting business development activity and identifying opportunities to add value for existing clients Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Demonstrable experience managing or assisting in the management of audit engagements Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and/or IFRS Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at all levels Proven ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and work effectively within a team A proactive and professional approach, with a genuine commitment to quality and client service

Your new company Our client is a highly successful privately owned organisation committed to providing excellent service to a blue-chip clientele.Due to continued organic growth, excellent reputation and successful expansion into new markets, our client is looking to recruit a talented finance professional and people manager to join them as Financial Controller at their offices near Colchester, Essex. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take day-to-day responsibility for finance; manage and develop a talented finance team, review and develop processes, controls, and lead the implementation of the new ERP system, BI tools and cybersecurity. Working closely with the Managing Director and board, the Financial Controller will provide strategic and operational finance support, delivering robust governance, insightful management reporting with analysis and strong cash management. The Financial Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, influencing strategy and decision support through business partnering and the provision of high-quality, focused data-driven management information and modelling. They will lead budgeting, strategic business planning, statutory reporting, and audit. The Financial Controller will be the point of contact with banks, auditors and other professional bodies and will manage the business insurance, and utility contracts ensuring they are good value and fit for purpose. What you'll need to succeed The Financial Controller will be a qualified accountant; ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CGMA. They will be technically strong with good business acumen who is adept at providing business partner support to board and SMT. They will have strong IT skills, implementation of ERP systems and have experience of AI, BI and automation. They will be a confident communicator and presenter, inquisitive, able to ask probing questions, provide data-driven insight and influence in a calm and professional manner. The Financial Controller will be a talented people manager, passionate about leading and developing people and continuous process improvement, creating a talented, happy and motivated team culture. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and ambitious Financial Controller to join a successful business with exciting and achievable strategic growth plans. The Financial Controller will be offered a very good market-based salary, plus benefits which include:Pension, life assurance, health plan and health insurance, flexible working, professional development, professional membership fees and CIPD, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company bonus, team building and celebration events. 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Finance Manager - Belfast - £60000 - £70000 per annum Your new company A large business with a strong operational footprint across Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its established regional finance team. The organisation operates in a technically complex environment and places a strong emphasis on robust financial control, commercial insight and continuous improvement. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of Northern Ireland assets. This is a broad, hands-on role combining statutory and group reporting with strong commercial and operational exposure.You will coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, oversee gross margin, cost and working capital reporting, and act as the key point of contact for group finance and auditors. Alongside this, you will support forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes, contribute to business planning and commercial initiatives, and help drive improvements in cashflow, controls and reporting processes.You will also manage and mentor an Assistant Accountant, support statutory accounts preparation and external submissions, and work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations and the wider group. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least three years' post qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial reporting. You will bring: Proven experience in a reporting focused finance role Strong knowledge of accounting standards and their application Excellent Excel skills, including financial models and data analysis The ability to communicate, influence and challenge senior stakeholders A commercial mindset with curiosity about operational performance Strong time management skills and the confidence to work autonomously Experience in SAP, financial modelling, or working within an energy, manufacturing or production environment will be advantageous, as will a basic understanding of UK taxation. What you'll get in return You'll join a well established finance team within a complex and high profile operational environment, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, group reporting and commercially significant projects. In return, you can expect: A competitive salary and benefits package A role with genuine breadth, responsibility and visibility Opportunities to influence reporting processes and drive improvements Development through exposure to forecasting, projects and commercial initiatives A supportive, collaborative working culture What you need to do now If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience and career ambitions, we'd welcome a conversation.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

Join our Finance team as a Financial/Regulatory Accountant in a 12-month fixed term contract and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful reporting across a dynamic banking environment. Reporting to the Financial Control Manager, you ll support a broad range of activities spanning management accounts, Head Office reporting, UK regulatory returns and tax compliance, while helping strengthen controls and improve efficiency across the function. This opportunity would suit professionals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Regulatory Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Control Accountant or Finance Analyst looking to broaden their impact. This is a hands-on role where you ll be deeply involved in month-end close, preparing journals, coordinating balance sheet reconciliations and analysing P&L and balance sheet movements to explain performance. You ll produce high-quality data and disclosures for regulators and Head Office, ensuring outputs are fully reconciled and robust. Alongside business-as-usual reporting, you ll contribute to budgeting and forecasting, support tax computations, and help assess the accounting impact of new products before launch. Duration: 12-month fixed term contract Location: Central London Hybrid working is in place with 4 days a week spent in the office, 1 day from home. Salary: £65k - £70k base salary plus discretionary bonus and great benefits including 12.5% pension. We re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a strong financial control background, excellent technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You must have experience of working in a Banking environment, preferably consumer banking. Experience in regulatory reporting and familiarity with tools like Power BI will be advantageous. Just as important is your mindset: you re organised, detail-focused and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership, solve problems and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. CLICK APPLY and send through a CV for immediate consideration

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a? SeniorService ChargeAccountant ?and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the regionin ourKeyclient team. Where will I be working? This is a hybrid roleout ofour offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) flexible options around wor click apply for full job details

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - International Banking Group - London - £115,000 + benefits We are partnering confidentially with an international banking group to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis into its London finance function. This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for leading FP&A across the business, providing strategic financial insight to senior leadership, and driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a complex banking environment. Sitting at the centre of Finance, this position plays a key role in supporting the UK CFO, CEO, and Board with high-quality financial analysis, forward-looking insight, and robust planning processes. You will lead a small team while working closely with stakeholders across treasury, corporate banking, and senior management. The Opportunity Role: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Location: London Working model: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Department: Finance Reports to: Chief Financial Officer About the Organisation Our client is a well-established international banking group with a strong presence in London and operations across multiple global financial centres. The organisation operates across treasury, markets, and corporate banking activities, supporting a broad institutional client base and maintaining a robust regulatory and governance framework. Known for its technical expertise, prudent risk management, and collaborative culture, the bank offers a professional environment where finance plays a central role in supporting complex financial products and ensuring the highest standards of reporting, control, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process across all business areas. Provide forward-looking financial analysis, identifying risks and opportunities to inform management decisions. Deliver regular reporting and performance analysis across income, costs, balance sheet, and KPIs. Strategic Analysis & Business Partnering Provide strategic financial insight to the UK CFO, CEO, Board, and Group Finance. Partner with senior stakeholders across treasury and corporate banking functions regarding financial performance. Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-financial audiences. Team Leadership & Development Manage, motivate, and develop a small FP&A team. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the function. Controls, Governance & Process Improvement Ensure robust controls, procedures, and policies across FP&A processes. Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and systems. Support operational risk management within the finance function. Your Profile Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Extensive experience within a banking finance function, ideally supporting treasury or corporate banking teams. Proven FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience within a regulated environment. Strong leadership experience managing and developing small teams. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly to senior, non-finance stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills and strong systems awareness. Experience improving processes and implementing efficiencies. What's on Offer Salary: £115,000 per annum. Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the London office. Senior, visible role supporting executive leadership. Opportunity to lead FP&A within a complex international banking environment. Professional, collaborative finance culture with strong governance and standards.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for service charge accounting and technical reconciliations? Join our Property Finance team at RMG as a Senior Service Charge Accountant and play a key role in supporting operational teams across the region. Where will I be working? This is an office-based working 5 days a week at our offices in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) What you'll be doing: P click apply for full job details

Financial Reporting Manager Spider is advertising on behalf of Saffron Building Society, who are seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their team in this permanent, full-time hybrid role based in Saffron Walden, Essex. This role will be fully office-based for the first 6 8 weeks for training, moving to a hybrid model with a minimum of 1 2 days per month onsite thereafter. Candidates should ideally live within a -minute commute. Fantastic Company Benefits Include: Competitive Salary:£50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 33 days including Bank Holidays, plus Holiday Exchange Scheme Employee Extras such as performance-related bonus, company pension (5% employee / 8.5% employer), life assurance, income protection, flexible and supportive working culture, health & wellbeing support About the role: As a Financial Reporting Manager , you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and statutory disclosures. You will lead on the preparation of financial statements, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Working within a collaborative finance team, you will also take responsibility for maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the professional development of team members. Working hours for this role will be 35 per week, Monday to Friday (between 8:30am 5:30pm) Main Duties and responsibilities: Prepare statutory accounts and support strategic financial reporting in line with FRS 102 / IFRS Manage the external audit process, liaising with auditors and resolving technical queries Deliver regulatory reporting to HMRC, PRA, and FCA in line with compliance requirements Maintain and enhance financial controls, including balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial reporting activities About you: As a Financial Reporting Manager , you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong experience in financial reporting, audit, or accounting within a regulated financial services environment. You will have in-depth technical knowledge of FRS 102 / IFRS and be confident liaising with auditors and key stakeholders. With a proactive and solutions-focused approach, you will be committed to maintaining high standards of financial integrity and continuous improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage priorities effectively in a professional environment. Why Saffron Building Society: Join Saffron Building Society, an organisation that places its people, members, and communities at the heart of everything it does. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, and professional development, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking finance team. Their supportive culture encourages innovation, celebrates individuality, and provides the tools and opportunities needed to grow your career. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Finance Reporting Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. No recruitment agencies, please This vacancy is advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

Your new company A growing property investment and asset management business with a diversified portfolio across residential and commercial real estate is seeking a Fund Controller to join its finance team on an interim basis (c. 6 months+). The company manages multiple property funds and special purpose vehicles (SPVs), with a focus on value creation, investor reporting, and strong financial governance. The role is based in Central London, with standard working hours Monday to Friday. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, the Fund Controller will take ownership of the financial management and reporting across the property investment funds. Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly and quarterly fund management accounts. Oversight of statutory accounts for property funds and SPVs. Consolidation of fund-level and group-level financial statements. Management of cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across funds. Review and oversight of property-level accounting and rental income reconciliations. Coordination of year-end audits and liaison with external auditors. Preparation of investor reporting, capital account statements, and performance analysis. Oversight of VAT returns, including partial exemption and property VAT matters. Working closely with asset management and acquisitions teams on financial modelling and forecasts. Monitoring loan covenants and liaising with lenders where required. Supporting fund structuring, new acquisitions, and disposals from a financial perspective. Ensuring robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks are in place. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with relevant post-qualified experience. You will also demonstrate: Previous experience in a fund accounting, property, real estate, or investment environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and consolidations. Experience preparing fund-level or investor reporting. Excellent attention to detail and ability to review complex financial information. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Advanced IT skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with property or fund accounting systems is advantageous. What you'll get in return A competitive salary and benefits package. Exposure to a dynamic and expanding property investment platform. The opportunity to play a key role in shaping financial processes and controls. A collaborative environment with close interaction across investment, asset management, and leadership teams. 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. If this position isn't quite right, but you are exploring new opportunities within finance or property investment, please get in touch 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 (url removed)