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Our client a fast paced and growing business based in Marlow are seeking a hands-on Accountant with strong experience in online retail finance to take responsibility for the full accounting cycle of the retail entities within their remit. This is a broad role requiring ownership of bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close, management accounts preparation, balance sheet control, and support across reporting, compliance and operational finance. The role will also support the Group Finance Manager in delivering the wider finance remit across the trading businesses. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced trading environment, with a strong understanding of finance processes relevant to online retail, including revenue reconciliation, stock accounting, gross margin analysis and multi-channel sales reporting. Key Responsibilities - Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping Manage the full end-to-end accounting for designated online retail trading entities. Maintain accurate accounting records across purchase ledger, sales ledger, stock, journals, accruals and prepayments. Own the Accounts Receivable and Payable process ensuring timely invoicing, credit control and payment processing Perform bank, credit card, payment gateway and intercompany reconciliations. Maintain fixed asset registers and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure all transactions are posted accurately and on a timely basis. Key Responsibilities - Management Accounts & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts for the entities within remit, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. Support the Group Finance Manager to: Deliver an accurate month-end close to timetable Produce variance analysis and commentary Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow management. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities - Retail-Focused Finance Support Reconcile revenue across ecommerce platforms, sales channels, payment providers and banking receipts. Support inventory accounting, stock reconciliations and gross margin analysis. Monitor sales, returns, discounts, fulfilment costs and other key retail performance indicators. Support Group Finance Manager input into promotions, pricing analysis and process improvements. Key Responsibilities - Compliance, Controls & Team Support Support VAT returns, audit requests and other statutory compliance requirements. Maintain robust financial controls and ensure supporting documentation is complete and well organised. Assist with year-end processes and preparation of audit deliverables. Work closely with Group Finance Manager to improve reporting, accountability and financial visibility. Provide day-to-day support to the Group Finance Manager across the wider finance remit as required. Candidate Profile Qualifications Qualified AAT, or qualified by experience. Experience Proven experience in a finance role within online retail, ecommerce or consumer products. Strong experience across bookkeeping through to management accounts preparation. Experience of sales reconciliation, stock-related accounting and margin analysis. Experience working across multiple entities or within a group environment would be advantageous. Skills Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping skills. Confident Excel user with strong reconciliation capability. Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage deadlines. Hands-on and proactive, with a willingness to get involved in all levels of finance activity. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders. What you will experience: A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and responsibility. The opportunity to work closely with the Group Finance Manager and CFO in a lean in-house finance team. Exposure to a dynamic trading environment and the chance to contribute to process improvement across the finance function. This role is fully office based in Marlow with car parking onsite. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a distinguished Family Office in central London to appoint a Senior Investment Accountant. This is a key role within a lean, high-performing finance team, offering broad exposure across investment entities, property companies, partnerships, and trusts. The position blends technical accounting, financial control, and performance analysis with meaningful involvement in the Family Office's ongoing finance transformation. You will support the development of enhanced reporting frameworks, contribute to system and process improvements, and help strengthen the overall financial infrastructure as the organisation continues to evolve. Core responsibilities include management and regulatory reporting, multi-currency performance analysis, and the preparation of high quality financial information to support senior leadership. The remit also covers bank reporting, coordination of external audits, and regular engagement with external stakeholders such as property managers, administrators, and financial institutions. As a senior member of the team, you will review and guide junior accountants, support the FC and CFO on ad hoc analysis and project work, and ensure the finance function remains aligned with best practice. The role requires someone who maintains up to date knowledge of relevant tax, accounting, and compliance developments and is comfortable stepping into new or complex areas when required. The Ideal Candidate A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA), ideally chartered, with strong experience across investment or property accounting, including partnerships, trusts, fund accounting, or asset management structures Demonstrated capability in preparing management and statutory accounts, with exposure to performance reporting, regulatory reporting, multi-currency environments, and ideally derivatives or bonds High proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with a proven track record of enhancing legacy processes or supporting the implementation of new systems in a dynamic environment Strong technical grounding, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex financial information while building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Brings a mature, disciplined approach to financial control and analysis, contributing effectively within a small, high performing team; Family Office experience is not required but advantageous Due to the high level of applications, we can only reply to those candidates with relevant experience. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Our client a fast paced and growing business based in Central London are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Accountant ideally with publishing sector experience to manage the full accounting cycle for the publishing entities within their remit. This role will suit someone who is comfortable operating across both transactional and month-end finance, with responsibility for bookkeeping, reconciliations, management accounts preparation and support for wider finance delivery. The role will also support the Group Finance Manager in delivering the wider finance remit across the trading businesses. The successful candidate will understand the financial nuances of publishing businesses, including project or title-based reporting, revenue recognition, cost tracking and margin analysis, and will be able to work effectively with the Group Finance Manager to deliver. Key Responsibilities - Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping Manage the full end-to-end accounting for designated publishing trading entities. Maintain accurate ledgers across purchase ledger, sales ledger, journals, accruals and prepayments. Perform bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations. Own the Accounts Receivable and Payable process ensuring timely invoicing, credit control and payment processing Prepare and post month-end journals and maintain high-quality supporting schedules. Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure balance sheet integrity. Key Responsibilities - Management Accounts & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts for the entities within remit, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. Support the Group Finance Manager to: Deliver an accurate month-end close to timetable Produce variance analysis and commentary Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow management. Provide ad hoc analysis to support the performance and profitability of the publishing businesses. Track performance by title, publication, campaign or project where required. Assist with gross margin analysis and cost tracking across publications and related activities. Support management of deferred and accrued income and cost recognition where relevant. Key Responsibilities - Compliance, Controls & Team Support Support VAT returns, year-end reporting and audit requests. Maintain strong financial controls across the relevant entities and ensure records are complete and audit ready. Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end schedules. Work closely with Group Finance Manager to improve reporting, accountability and financial visibility. Provide day-to-day support to the Group Finance Manager across the wider finance remit as required. Candidate Profile Qualifications Qualified AAT, or qualified by experience. Experience Previous finance experience within publishing, media or a content-led business. Strong experience across bookkeeping through to management accounts preparation. Experience of project, title or product-level reporting is desirable. Experience working in a multi-entity environment would be advantageous. Skills Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping capability. Excellent attention to detail and strong month-end discipline. Confident Excel skills and ability to work with detailed financial data. Able to prioritise, take ownership and work independently. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and non-finance teams. What you will experience: A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and responsibility. The opportunity to work closely with the Group Finance Manager and CFO in a lean finance team. Exposure to a dynamic trading environment and the chance to contribute to process improvement across the finance function. You will be required to work 1-2 days a week in their Marlow office and 3-4 days a week in their Central London office. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

GROUP FINANCE MANAGER FULL TIME SOUTH MANCHESTER UPTO 80,000 + GREAT BENEFITS & HYBRID WORKING Get Recruited are excited to be working with one of the biggest UK leading investors, who are on the lookout for a Group Finance Manager / Senior Finance Manager to join their team. Joining at a pivotal time, you'll be managing the day-to-day financial operations of various UK holding and investment companies. Playing a key part between the CFO, Divisional MD, and the wider leadership team, for an expanding company (Circa 5 Billion) Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the Group Financial Reporting, Statutory Accounts, and Quarterly Group Reporting Overseeing financial operations across various UK sites Produce annual group consolidated financial statements, reviewing, challenging, and validating submissions Own financial reporting, financial reviews, cash flow forecasting, audits, monthly management accounts, and annual budgets. Prepare board reports, presentations, and monthly business updates Prepare PSA returns Review maintenance of books and records across the portfolio of the group Partner with the FC to enhance reporting processes Manage, coach, and develop three direct reports Support the wider finance function What We're Looking For: Must be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 3 years PQ experience. Commercially focused. Experience working within an accountancy practice is desirable but not essential Must have strong technical accounting experience, ideally within a Group handling complex financial reporting Experience with VAT and Tax returns Experience of people management, training and coaching Ideally you will have worked with MRI systems, Excel is essential Benefits Pension scheme Attendance bonus 25 days holiday a year + Bank Holidays Medical Insurance Subsidised gym membership Healthcare and Wellbeing programmes Annual bonus Christmas and Summer do's Event and award evenings By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Your new company:You'll be joining a well-established, international organisation with a strong UK presence and a highly regarded finance function. The business operates within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and places real value on collaboration, accuracy and continuous improvement. Based in Richmond, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with both UK and international stakeholders, and an international parent company. Your new role: As Finance Manager on an 18-month fixed-term contract, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for this arm of the business, playing a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will manage and mentor a Financial Accountant, oversee monthly close activities, and support the wider finance team. Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and journals, managing invoicing and stock/sales accounting, and leading on quarterly reporting to Group HO. You'll also take the lead on year-end audit and tax queries, support stock processes and work closely with sales and procurement teams. Alongside core responsibilities, you'll be encouraged to drive improvements, strengthen controls and contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis for senior leadership. What you'll need to succeed: To be successful in this role, you'll be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience gained in an industry environment. You'll bring a strong technical accounting background, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting. You'll be a proactive, hands-on manager who enjoys owning processes, mentoring others and building effective relationships across the business. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure and flex when required to meet business demands. You will need to be immediately available or on short notice. What you'll get in return: In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and the chance to secure a high-profile Finance Manager role within a respected organisation. This position offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and international reporting, along with the opportunity to make a tangible impact during the contract period. You'll gain valuable leadership experience, broaden your commercial exposure and work as part of a supportive and collaborative finance team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays 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)

Your new company This opportunity sits within a growing, modern accountancy firm that is continuing to invest in its outsourced finance and management accounts offering. The firm works with a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, approachable culture - professional but not stuffy, ambitious without ego.This is not a replacement hire. The role has been created to support growth and to develop the next layer of management within the team. Your new role Working closely with a Director and Senior Managers, you'll take responsibility for delivering high-quality management accounts and outsourced services to a portfolio of clients, while starting to step into a more client-facing and supervisory position.This is a development role - ideal for someone technically strong who wants more exposure to clients, people management and commercial decision-making.Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Director with their client portfolio and acting as a day-to-day point of contact Preparing and reviewing management accounts for sole traders and SME clients Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourced finance work Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and assisting with tax compliance Liaising with audit, tax and payroll teams across the wider firm Reviewing trainee work and providing feedback Assisting with reporting, analysis and early exposure to FP&A-style work Contributing to client growth and business development opportunities What you'll need to succeed ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Solid experience producing management accounts within an accountancy practice Confident communicating with clients and beginning to manage queries independently Experience reviewing trainee work (or ready to take that step) Strong technical base with the ability to apply it commercially Comfortable managing deadlines, priorities and multiple clients Xero experience is essential What you'll get in return A clear progression path into a more senior outsourced/advisory role Exposure to higher-level client work without being thrown in at the deep end Informal, adult working culture with flexibility considered Centrally located Guildford offices A firm that is growing and developing people, not just workloads What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays 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

The Audit Assistant Manager role in Gloucester offers an exciting opportunity for a professional to excel within the professional services sector. This position focuses on managing audit engagements and supporting the growth of the accounting and finance department. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the professional services industry, known for providing tailored solutions to a diverse client base. They operate as a medium-sized firm with a strong presence in the market, offering excellent career progression opportunities. Description Manage the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements for a portfolio of clients. Review audit workpapers to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Provide support and mentoring to junior staff, fostering their professional development. Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact. Identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for process improvements. Collaborate with other departments to deliver comprehensive client solutions. Ensure adherence to tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality service standards. Contribute to business development initiatives and proposals as needed. Profile A successful Audit Assistant Manager should have: A recognised qualification in accounting, such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent. Experience managing audit engagements and leading a team. Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members alike. A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering solutions. Job Offer A competitive salary range of £47,500 to £55,000 per annum. Hybrid working options for improved work-life balance. Opportunities for career progression within the professional services industry. A supportive and collaborative workplace culture. Access to continuous professional development and training resources. If you're ready to advance your career as an Audit Assistant Manager in Gloucester, we encourage you to apply today.

Finance Manager Location: South Derbyshire (Hybrid working) Salary: £40,000 £50,000 (DOE) excellent benefits Are you a qualified accountant looking for a broad, technically strong Finance Manager role? Do you enjoy working in a well-structured business where finance plays a key role in decision-making? We are supporting a well-established organisation with the recruitment of a Finance Manager click apply for full job details

An international bank with a London branch in the City of London is seeking a Financial Accountant (Hedge Accounting & Regulatory Reporting) to join its finance team. Please note, this role offers hybrid working - three days per week in the office and two days per week working from home. This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified accountant with hands-on hedge accounting experience under IFRS 9, gained within a banking or regulated financial services environment. You may currently be working as a Financial Accountant, Regulatory Accountant, Technical Accountant, Treasury Accountant, or Product Controller, and are now looking to take on a broader role within a small, high-performing finance team. As the Financial Accountant, you will join a collaborative team of four and work closely with the Finance Manager. You will act as a key support to the Finance Manager and deputise in their absence, gaining exposure to senior-level oversight and decision-making. This is a broad, hands-on role combining financial accounting, regulatory reporting, and technical accounting, with a particular focus on hedge accounting and financial instruments. Your key responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing hedge accounting entries, documentation, and effectiveness assessments in line with IFRS 9, and supporting technical accounting matters relating to financial instruments. You will prepare daily P&L with detailed variance analysis and commentary, produce financial statements, and support the external audit process. In addition, you will complete regulatory submissions to the Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority, support Corporation Tax and VAT processes, and ensure compliance with Financial Services Compensation Scheme requirements. You will perform control and reconciliation checks across finance systems (including Flexcube), investigate and resolve accounting queries within the Trial Balance, and contribute to ongoing finance projects and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have proven hedge accounting experience within banking or financial services, along with a strong understanding of IFRS 9 and financial instruments. Experience of PRA / Bank of England regulatory reporting and statutory reporting is highly desirable. You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), with strong Excel skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a small team, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across finance and, where relevant, treasury functions. The salary on offer is up to £65,000 per annum, plus a benefits package which includes a discretionary bonus scheme.

Our client, a highly respected and professional law firm, is seeking a meticulous and proactive Legal Cashier to join their established Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to play a pivotal role in a collaborative 5-person department, ensuring the firm remains compliant and financially sound. The Opportunity As a Legal Cashier, you will be the engine room of the firm s financial operations. You will work closely with the Accounts Manager and Finance Director, managing the full cycle of client and office accounting. This is a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) will be your greatest assets. Key Responsibilities Daily Cashiering: Processing client receipts (bank transfers, cheques, and card payments) and executing urgent BACS/CHAPS payments. Compliance Management: Performing daily bank reconciliations and monitoring client balances to ensure strict adherence to SRA guidelines. Conveyancing Support: Reviewing completion statements and estate accounts to ensure payment validity. Billing & VAT: Assisting with month-end billing, credit notes, and the complex VAT treatment of disbursements. Ledger Maintenance: Managing the purchase ledger, scheduling supplier payments, and resolving financial queries from Partners and Fee Earners. What You Bring Legal Sector Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal cashiering role. Compliance Knowledge: A solid grasp of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR) and VAT requirements. Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills. Experience with P4W (Partner for Windows) or Action Step is highly desirable. The "Right" Attitude: A proactive, "can-do" approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines (especially during month-end or busy completion Fridays). Communication: Ability to troubleshoot financial queries with staff at all levels of the business.

An opportunity to join a well-known Retail brand as Commercial Finance Manager on a 6 month contract basis. Based in London, the role will partner with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial performance. An opportunity to join a well-known Retail brand as Commercial Finance Manager on a 6 month contract basis. Based in London, the role will partner with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial performance. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, key responsibilities will include: Managing all commercial P&L's across key channels Challenging wider finance team on month end actuals Supporting annual budget process Preparing weekly and monthly reporting on sales and margin Preparing detailed financial analysis to aid decision making Acting as business partner to heads of department and providing financial support where required Building scenario models for new initiatives Ad hoc duties as required The candidate: Accountant, ideally practice trained CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent Commercially strong with good technical accounting skills Ideally experience of Retail/Multisite Strong communication skills Excellent stakeholder management skills Team player with ability to manage multiple tasks Advanced IT skills Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Assistant Management Accountant to join well established team in a business which genuinely wants to invest in their future by providing study support and professional mentorship from senior leadership team Assistant Management Accountant Highly Regulated, Project Driven Engineering & Manufacturing Organisation Study Support Provided I am currently working exclusively with a highly regulated, project driven engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant into their finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is part qualified or actively studying and keen to build a long term career in management accounting within a complex, structured, and commercially focused environment. The business offers full study support alongside clear progression within finance. The Opportunity Reporting into a Senior Management Accountant or Finance Manager, this role will support the preparation of management accounts and provide financial analysis to operational and project stakeholders across the organisation. You will gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis within a business delivering long term, high value programmes, operating under strict governance and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts. Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support month end close. Support budgeting and forecasting cycles. Produce variance analysis with clear financial commentary. Assist with project and cost based financial reporting. Provide financial support and insight to non finance stakeholders. Support audit processes and internal controls. Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting. About You Part qualified or studying (or planning to study) ACCA, CIMA or ACA. Experience in an assistant accountant, finance analyst, or similar role. Strong grounding in core accounting principles. Confident preparing month end journals and reconciliations. Comfortable working with Excel and financial systems. Keen to develop within a management accounting / commercial finance pathway. Why Consider This Role? Join a stable, well structured engineering and manufacturing organisation. Work within a regulated, project based environment offering long term visibility. Full study support and a clear development pathway. Exposure to complex financial reporting and senior stakeholders. Opportunity to build strong technical and commercial finance skills. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or understand how it aligns with your studies and career progression, I d be very happy to have a confidential conversation.

An exciting Client Reporting Manager role with a salary of 70,000, plus bonus and career progression opportunities for a permanent role based in Marylebone We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Client Reporting Manager with an immediate start at a market leading, dynamic and renowned property, technology and innovative, technology-based car parking company. Our client is a market leading, renowned UK business, established over 50 years ago. The company operates over 3500 sites across the UK and Ireland providing specialist services to a wide range of blue-chip clients. The role We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and dynamic Client Reporting Manager to join our Finance team for a permanent, full-time role. The role will involve managing and implementing client reporting within the business. The role is full time, Monday to Friday at our Marylebone office. Main Responsibilities Ensuring the production and distribution of reports Client performance reviews Proactively manage communication with internal Managers with regard to report deadlines and requirements Quality checks Data & business analysis Responding to client queries Analysis and implementation of reporting requests Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance within internal standards and client requirements. Auditing Actively contribute towards the successful delivery of the business Client Relationship Management Strategy Skills: Part or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong financial experience Pragmatic and commercially focused Strategically and analytically minded Possess strong technical reporting skills Ability to work under pressure and adaptable to change Ability to lead, influence and develop Strong team management and leadership Excellent communication and rapport building skills Strong relationship building skills and the ability to manage numerous stakeholders Advanced Excel skills We are looking to appoint a highly collaborative, qualified accounts professional with experience in client reporting. This is a unique chance to join a high growth business that will provide an exceptional opportunity for career progression. You should be able to make key decisions that will impact the business in both Ireland and UK companies. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

A Top 60 Accountancy Practice with offices across Norfolk and Cambridge are looking for corporate tax professional across all levels to join their growing and established team! For AM/Manager roles, the firm are open to people from general practice backgrounds who may be involved in accounts or audit, but have some exposure or knowledge in business tax who are looking to build a career within this industry. Senior Managers will work closely with the Corporate Tax partners, and with the rest of the team across the region.Clients are diverse and range from charities, partnerships, and OMBs, to subsidiaries of large international groups. Benefits Hybrid working - 3 days in office Pension contribution Holiday package - Option to purchase additional leave Private medical insurance Study support for CTA if required and more! Responsibilities and Duties Experience of all aspects of corporate and business tax within a professional services environment is essential. Production and review of Corporation Tax Returns. Exposure to advisory work such as remuneration planning and profit extraction, corporate group restructuring, cross border issues e.g. Transfer Pricing, and tax due diligence. Understanding of tax issues surrounding business acquisitions and disposals working collaboratively alongside the Corporate Finance team on M&A transactions. Other areas of experience include Capital Allowances, R&D tax credits, Patent Box and Land Remediation Relief, Loan Relationships, and ERS. Requirements Candidates will ideally be ACA/ACCA/ATT qualified with CTA being a plus, or have equivalent experience. Additional requirements include: Recent experience in a professional services environment with a solid understanding of corporate and business tax. Enthusiastic about engaging in the planning and technical aspects of tax compliance and advisory work, with a strong desire to enhance skills. Willingness to build and develop client relationships. Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible, and willing to travel within East Anglia. A driving license and access to transport are essential. If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, please apply directly or drop me an email with your full CV to:

Senior Audit Manager - Value For Money Contract type: Permanent 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 click apply for full job details

Gleeson Recruitment Group are partnering with a well-established and highly innovative manufacturing business to appoint a Controls Manager into a pivotal, high-visibility role. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong controls professional to step into a position where they can genuinely shape and strengthen the control environment across a growing UK operation. This role sits at the heart of the finance function, working closely with senior stakeholders. With the business continuing to scale, the volume and complexity of controls activity is increasing significantly, making this a particularly exciting time to join and make a lasting impact. The Opportunity As Controls Manager, you'll take ownership of the internal controls landscape across the manufacturing sites. You'll act as a key partner to finance and operational teams, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and high-quality financial reporting. You'll also collaborate with an international network of finance professionals, contributing to global initiatives and best practice sharing across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end internal controls framework, including risk assessments, control design, and effectiveness testing Act as the go-to expert on internal controls and corporate governance, supporting both finance and non-finance teams Identify control gaps and risks, driving timely and effective remediation plans Play a central role in audit readiness, acting as a key contact for internal and external reviews Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and strengthen controls Oversee and review controls testing outputs, ensuring consistency and quality across teams Support balance sheet integrity through regular reviews and challenge of accounting judgements Lead quarterly accounting review cycles, including stakeholder presentations and follow-ups Contribute to wider strategic projects, including global assessments and policy standardisation About You We're looking for a confident, commercially aware finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills. You'll bring: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) Experience within a manufacturing or similarly complex environment Strong background in internal controls, audit, or compliance frameworks A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence You'll stand out if you: Build credibility quickly across diverse teams Take ownership and see initiatives through to completion Are naturally curious, with a focus on continuous improvement Demonstrate integrity and sound judgement in all situations Why Apply? This is an opportunity to shape the financial governance of a growing manufacturing business while working closely with senior leadership. You'll gain exposure to international operations, lead meaningful change, and play a key role in elevating finance standards across the organisation. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Audit Manager Location: Chester Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, permanent Reports to: Audit Partner / Senior Manager Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice based in Chester. The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, overseeing audit engagements from planning through to completion, and leading and developing junior members of the audit team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high technical and professional standards, managing client relationships, and supporting partners in the delivery of efficient and high-quality audit services. Key Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, including owner-managed businesses and SMEs Plan, lead and review audit engagements, ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines and budgets Act as the main point of contact for audit clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships Review audit files and ensure compliance with auditing standards and internal procedures Identify audit and accounting issues and provide practical, commercial solutions Supervise, mentor and train audit seniors and junior staff, including performance reviews Liaise with partners on client matters, workflow, and resourcing requirements Assist with proposals, fee negotiations and business development where appropriate Keep up to date with changes in auditing and accounting standards and ensure these are applied in practice Person Specification Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Previous experience in an audit role within an accountancy practice Proven experience managing audit assignments and leading teams Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities Desirable: Experience working with SME and owner-managed businesses Prior involvement in staff development and mentoring Familiarity with audit software and cloud-based accounting systems Salary & Benefits Competitive salary in the region of £45,000 - £60,000 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Hybrid or flexible working arrangements Professional development and ongoing CPD support Friendly, supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities