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Head of Finance - Beauty Wholesale business - £80,000 - £95,000 Your new company A luxury beauty brand manufacturer is looking for a Head of Finance to champion the financial heart of this premium international distribution business. This SME company currently distributes to the largest UK brand retailers and is experiencing a rapid growth trajectory with new partnerships on the horizon. Your new role This role reports directly into an impressive and envisioned part-time CFO and will also be responsible for future junior hires within the finance function as the company expands. The role liaises closely with the production and sales teams, whilst owning controls processes and commercial analysis. This role is granted full financial scope in a close relationship with the charismatic part-time CFO who is driving the business to embark on further avenues. What you'll need to succeed You will likely be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with experience ideally in the luxury manufacturing, production, wholesale or retail sectors. You will be able to bring quality of execution to a vibrant and forward-thinking team, alongside strong knowledge of preparing financial reports, forecasting and budgeting and ERP system implementation. ERP system implementation expertise is beneficial. What you'll get in return A competitive salary is on offer, with hybrid working flexibility. This is an opportunity to establish a career within a growing and successful business which has a strong affiliation with an extremely well-regarded founder. You will have close exposure to senior management and great opportunities for progression. 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. #

Transactional accountant overseeing reconciliations, VAT and controls. Financial Accountant Milton Keynes Full-time Competitive salary + benefits I'm supporting a growing financial services business (part of a globally known group) in Milton Keynes that is looking to appoint a Financial Accountant. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and being the go-to expert for AR/AP, banking, VAT and month-end processes.You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, strengthening internal controls, and supporting wider finance operations. This position also offers the chance to mentor junior team members and act as the internal VAT specialist for the business. The Role Key Responsibilities Oversee accurate and timely processing of all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and banking transactions. Own AR/AP balance sheet reconciliations, resolving open items to minimise exposure. Maintain detailed balance sheet schedules and support internal and external audits. Lead the intercompany month-end confirmation process and resolve differences. Prepare and submit the quarterly VAT return, acting as the business VAT subject-matter expert. Coordinate annual PSA/Incentive returns and liaise with external VAT advisers. Partner with Customer Operations and Collections teams on ad-hoc customer payment transactions. Support the Financial Reporting Accountant during peak periods and provide guidance to Accounts Assistants. Person Specification Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) with strong understanding of internal controls and accounting standards. Advanced Excel user with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Confident communicator able to present information clearly and work effectively with senior stakeholders. Proactive problem solver with a hands-on attitude and the ability to take ownership of issues through to resolution. If you'd like to learn more or want to discuss whether this role could be a good fit for you, feel free to get in touch. #

SAP Finance Senior Manager (Big 4) 90,000 - 120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus UK Wide We are looking for talented individuals to join our big 4 consultancy client in this exciting new career opportunity. They have invested heavily into their SAP practice and are undergoing substantial growth due to new project wins, an exciting time to join! The ideal candidate would be business focused to support with the holistic delivery model. Expect a modern culture, endless development opportunities and clear career progression. Role Overview: Responsible for overseeing end-to-end implementation projects for SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions spanning Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cost and Controlling areas. Lead the growth of the SAP practice through sharing knowledge and supporting career aspirations of other team members. Provide specialist SAP advice and work closely with clients to optimise processes and maximise the benefits of SAP. Contribute to business development initiatives. What you would bring: Full end to end S/4HANA implementation project experience. Sound knowledge of S/4HANA FICO configuration and best practices. Previous experience supporting in business development opportunities. Excellent communication skills for explaining complex concepts to clients. Akkodis exists to connect the smartest people and brightest businesses to the opportunities they need to thrive. We're a Global leader in professional solutions for IT, Engineering and Life Sciences. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Tax Senior Manager - Audit of Tax, based in Birmingham Your new company Join a forward-thinking accountancy and advisory firm that partners with high-growth, entrepreneurial and large corporate businesses across the UK. With a strong national presence and a people-first culture, this organisation is committed to helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes while investing in the development of its team. Your new role As part of the Tax Accounting Group, you'll support major audit engagements and provide specialist tax accounting advice to non-audit clients. Your work will span FTSE-listed entities, private equity-backed firms, and large inbound groups. You'll lead tax audit projects, collaborate across teams, and contribute to technical advisory work including GAAP conversions and acquisition accounting. Coaching junior staff and acting as a go-to resource for tax accounting queries will also be key aspects of your role. What you'll need to succeed Solid experience in tax accounting and auditingStrong knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS; US GAAP is a plusBackground in corporate tax advisory and complianceProven project management and stakeholder engagement skillsCTA and/or ACA qualified (or equivalent)Passion for mentoring and knowledge-sharing What you'll get in return Expect a career path that's both challenging and rewarding, with access to structured development programmes, flexible working options, and a collaborative culture that values your individuality. You'll be supported by a network of experts and encouraged to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to the firm's success. 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. #

Qualified Management Accountant Opportunities - Housing experience ideal Management Accountant (Qualified)Not-for-Profit Organisation North London Permanent & 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Opportunities Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week in the Office We are working with a large, well-established Not-for-Profit organisation based in North London that is looking to appoint two Qualified Management Accountants to join its growing finance function.There are two positions available: 1 x Permanent Management Accountant 1 x 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Management Accountant This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting and Finance Business Partnering experience to play a key role within a complex, purpose-driven organisation, offering a hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office. The RoleReporting into senior finance leadership, you will act as a key Finance Business Partner, providing high-quality financial insight to support both operational and strategic decision-making across the organisation.Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary Ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes Detailed variance analysis and performance reporting Development of robust financial models to support planning, investment proposals and business cases Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to non-finance budget holders, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight Supporting strong financial controls, governance and continuous improvement initiatives Working collaboratively across finance and the wider organisation within a large, complex structure About YouTo be successful in this role, you will: Be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Have proven Management Accounting experience within a medium to large organisation Demonstrate strong Finance Business Partnering capability Possess excellent budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis skills Have advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise Be highly analytical, with strong attention to detail Have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and challenge non-finance stakeholders Demonstrate a proven track record of working effectively across large and complex organisations Experience within social housing or the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable, but not essential.What's on Offer Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience Hybrid working model - 2 days per week in the office Opportunity to work in a values-led organisation with real social impact Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic finance activity Supportive, collaborative culture within a large finance team Choice of Permanent or 12-month Fixed Term Contract to suit your preferences If you are a qualified Management Accountant looking for a flexible, hybrid role where you can make a meaningful impact while developing your finance business partnering career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for further details. 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. #

Finance Officer (Fees & Billing) - Prestigious Education Organisation - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - Hays Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively partnering with a prestigious leading education organisation to recruit a dynamic & experienced Finance Officer to join their accounting team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This permanent role will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of fees and income, ensuring billing are accurate and payments are collected efficiently. The position is best suited to a finance professional with credit control and billing experience, who are used to building both internal/external relationships at all levels. This is a great opportunity to really support process improvement within the finance billings department, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. Your new role Your key duties will involve preparing and issuing termly fee bills, maintaining/reconciling billing accounts, reconciling payments, along with communicating professionally with external stakeholders regarding fees and payments. You will resolve billing queries, manage the debt recovery process, monitor outstanding fees and follow up on overdue accounts, manage payment plans, and escalating issues to the Director of Finance. You will process monthly direct debit collections, assist with debt reporting to Senior Management and credit control administration. You will support various projects, process and system improvements within the billing/collections processes to ensure a more streamlined accounting function. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Finance Officer role, you will need experience in a similar position, previous experience of debtor management/credit control processes, with the ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy and attention to detail. You will have previous finance experience, including data management for invoicing, an excellent telephone manner with proven customer service skills to communicate professionally with a range of external and internal stakeholders. Strong MS Excel skills with experience in financial systems, a team player with a proactive attitude to process improvement. Experience working within the education sector, knowledge of direct debit collections, along with school finance, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Finance Officer role offers a salary between £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The position offers flexible start/finish times, a Christmas holiday shutdown, a contributed pension scheme, use of on-site sport facilities, free daily lunches, along with further organisational benefits. This is a great opportunity to join one of Cheltenham's most prestigious education establishments, where you can really add value to the billing and credit control processes within an established finance function. 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. #

The Finance Business Partner plays a vital role in helping teams across the organisation make wise, well informed decisions with the resources entrusted to them. Working alongside the Senior Finance Business Partner, this role sits at the heart of good stewardship combining clear financial insight, accurate reporting and a genuine desire to see the organisation flourish in its mission. This role works closely with budget holders across the organisation, translating financial information into clear, practical insight that supports planning, accountability and confidence. It suits someone who enjoys collaboration, values precision, and is motivated by learning and continuous improvement. As part of a supportive and experienced finance team, the role offers real opportunity to grow in confidence and capability. Stewardship s unique context as a donor advised fund, combined with its professional services offering to churches and charities (such as payroll bureau and accounts examination), offers exposure to a broad and varied range of financial activity, making this an especially rich environment for developing strong business partnering skills within a values driven charity. Occupational Requirement (OR) As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by: Active membership of local church congregation. An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Account Manager Based: Remote, with quarterly visits to Waterlooville office and regular customer travel Reports to: Senior Business Development Manager Role Description At The EPOS Bureau, we provide specialist retail technology and integrated payment solutions to independent food retailers across the UK, with a particular focus on farm shops, butchers, delicatessens and speciality food businesses. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Account Manager to join the team and take ownership of an established customer portfolio of approximately 200 accounts. This is a relationship-led role focused on customer retention, revenue growth, customer success and payment adoption. We're looking for somebody commercially minded, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities. You'll need to be strong administratively, comfortable with reporting and forecasting, and capable of acting as the voice of the customer internally across the wider business. This role would suit somebody who enjoys building long-term customer relationships, identifying opportunities to improve customer performance through technology, and ensuring clients continue to get maximum value from their software and payments solutions. You'll work closely with customers remotely and through regular site visits, helping them optimise their use of our solutions while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities that support their business growth. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain relationships across a portfolio of approximately 200 customer accounts Maintain regular communication with customers through calls, virtual meetings and site visits Identify and successfully deliver cross-sell and upsell opportunities across software, services and payments Support the migration of customers onto the ClearAccept payment gateway solution Build strong customer relationships focused on retention and long-term success Act as a trusted advisor, helping customers understand how to maximise value from the platform Develop a strong understanding of the independent food retail sector and customer challenges Capture customer feedback and act as the voice of the customer internally Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and pipeline reporting Produce monthly reporting and provide visibility of customer activity and opportunities Work closely with Support, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Development teams Develop strategic growth plans for key customer accounts over time Support trade shows and industry events, including occasional overnight stays Deliver an excellent level of customer service at all times Requirements Proven experience in a target-driven Account Management or Customer Success role Experience managing a large portfolio of customer accounts Strong administrative, organisational and reporting skills Excellent time management and ability to manage competing priorities effectively Experience within SaaS, EPOS, retail technology or software environments Commercially aware with the ability to identify growth opportunities Confident presenting solutions and influencing customer decision making Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first approach Calm and professional under pressure Comfortable travelling regularly to customer sites across the UK Full UK Driving Licence required Benefits 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Private medical cover with cash plan Enhanced Company Pension Scheme Employee wellbeing perks including Calm app subscription Retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Volunteering days Ongoing learning and development opportunities Why Join Us? You'll be joining a growing and highly respected specialist technology business that works closely with independent retailers across the UK. This is an opportunity to play a key role in customer growth and retention while becoming a trusted partner to some of the country's most unique retail businesses. As part of the wider ClearCourse Group, you'll also benefit from the backing of a fast-growing software and payments group with excellent opportunities for long-term development and progression.

New Head of Sales Vacancy, as Sales & Service Team Leader, your primary objective is to drive commercial performance by enhancing the sales team's effectiveness, maximising booking conversion, and fostering repeat business. This role combines leadership, operational oversight, and customer excellence to ensure seamless sales execution and service delivery. The Job: Foster a high-performance culture through daily engagement, positive reinforcement, and an open-door communication style. Align customer demand with team capacity, ensuring appropriate staffing and shift coverage, ensuring productivity is maximized by lead volume per agent. Manage the team rota and holiday requests to maintain service levels and operational performance. Communicate clear performance expectations and targets. Oversee quality control across all communication channels, ensuring responses are relevant, well-written, and on brand. Monitor and encourage commission generation per agent, supporting performance optimisation. Oversee the performance and functionality of communication tools. Ensure fast, comprehensive, and professional responses to all customer enquiries. Continuously identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency or improve sales conversion. Collaborate with the wider team to design and refine daily, weekly, and monthly reporting tools. Provide a weekly report outlining individual and team performance (including sales volumes, conversion rates, and agent productivity). Cultivate strong relationships with all tour operator partners. Act as a collaborative internal stakeholder, supporting cross-team alignment. Implement best practice processes and frameworks that drive efficiency and quality for the sales and operations team. Remain vigilant around cost control and operational expenditure. Support compliance with industry regulations and reporting requirements. Own the resolution of customer complaints to ensure service recovery and brand protection. Skills Required: 5-10 years in a senior sales role, ideally in a B2C environment. Proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets and driving team-wide conversion improvements. Experience in commission-based or incentive-driven teams. Experience managing day-to-day operations, including CRM systems, call centre tools, or sales platforms. Knowledge of mid-office systems, ROTA management, and internal workflows. Familiarity with managing third-party platforms or partners Demonstrated success in hiring, onboarding, and performance management. Skilled at motivating dispersed or remote teams, including setting KPIs and coaching underperformance. Experience managing attrition and morale, especially in high-pressure or target-driven environments. Background in improving customer journey and repeat business rates. Comfort resolving customer complaints, escalations, and leading service recovery. Understanding of customer communication tone, style, and service standards. Ability to interpret sales data and performance reports. Confident in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, product, finance) to align goals. The Package: Salary 50,000 + Bonus Competitive salary and great job satisfaction. Flexible working, work from home. 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays plus your birthday. Competitive pension contributions. Access to FAM trips. Access to sales incentives. Discounts for you, friends and family on all trips. Experience in a growing business shaking up a sector. Able to influence overall development and direction. Making a positive impact on overseas local communities. Interested: If you would like to apply for the above vacancy, please click 'APPLY' or email (url removed)

Tax Senior, Liverpool City Centre, £32,000 - £38,000, Hybrid working - 100034 Tax Senior - Description: A well-established firm of chartered accountants is looking to recruit an experienced Tax Senior. Based in modern City Centre offices, you will be reporting to the Directors and Partners, and tasked with managing a portfolio of personal tax clients. This role is ideal for an experienced tax professional, looking for autonomy over a client portfolio, direct access to senior decision-makers, opportunities to broaden into planning and advisory and support for continued professional development Tax Senior - Key Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, including directors and sole traders Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships Prepare and review Self-Assessment tax returns accurately and in a timely manner Provide support on personal tax planning matters, including income tax, capital gains tax and basic inheritance tax considerations Ensure compliance with HMRC deadlines and requirements Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients, resolving queries and managing correspondence Identify opportunities to provide additional services and refer to the Tax Director where appropriate Work collaboratively with the accounts team to ensure consistency across client engagements Assist with onboarding new clients and reviewing existing processes to improve efficiency Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant tax legislation and compliance requirements Qualifications and Experience ATT qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Minimum of 5 years' experience in a personal tax role within an accountancy practice Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of clients independently Skills and Attributes Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax compliance Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build trusted client relationships Highly organised with strong attention to detail Proactive and able to manage workload effectively to meet deadlines Commercial awareness and ability to identify advisory opportunities Experience using tax software such as TaxCalc and digital record keeping system Exposure to MTD ITSA or digital record keeping requirements Broader tax knowledge such as trusts, partnerships, or capital gains tax planning Benefits: Based in the City Centre, close to transport links. This is a long-established and respected firm in Liverpool, with a collaborative, professional, yet down-to-earth culture. They offer a competitive salary, study support for professional qualifications such as ATT / ACA / CTA, alongside a hybrid working policy. Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in permanent and contract practice assignments including: - Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior - Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior - Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A - Payroll Bureau - Practice Managers

Tax Audit Senior Manager required by Midlands Firm - can be based Birmingham or East Midlands areas. Your new company Our client is a large International Accountancy Firm working with large corporate businesses across a varied client base. The role is based in a niche team within a large business tax business. Your new role This Firm is looking for a Tax Audit Senior Manager to be based in the Midlands, to take responsibility for the tax specialist work on a portfolio of their largest and most complex audits along with a role on compliance and reporting clients. You will regularly speak with heads of tax from FTSE100 businesses. The scope of the role includes: tax accounting (IFRS, FRS102 and US GAAP); working as a specialist as part of the audit team; managing relationships with client tax and finance teams and a national role in setting the agenda on how the firm undertakes tax audits. The role allows you to put into practice your tax technical skills in a stimulating and challenging environment What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have gained tax audit experience within a big 4 environment or large corporate business, have an in-depth knowledge of IFRS and FRS102 and ideally have some US Gaap experience. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career across a varied client-base. There is a clear career path structure through to director (with potential pathway to Partner). You will receive a competitive salary package and a performance related bonus. The firm operates a flexible working policy for all members of staff. Part-time hours will be considered, flexible working around school summer holidays or a combined home/office based contract. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Legal Cashier ? London ? Hybrid working Up to 42k starting salary About the Organisation A leading international professional services business with law at its core is looking to strengthen its Finance function. The Finance team plays a strategic role across the organisation and is highly valued at senior level, with strong investment in people, systems and innovation. The Role Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join its established Finance team. You will be part of a team of six legal cashiers and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, supporting both UK and international offices. This role offers variety, responsibility, and exposure to high?value, multi?currency transactions in a fast?paced legal environment. What You Will Be Doing Allocating and posting client fund receipts via online banking platforms Processing client?to?client transfers & making payments from client accounts (online and cheque) Taking client card payments via online terminal Completing interest calculations (manual and automated) Processing foreign currency transactions Responding to ad hoc queries from partners, associates and support staff Supporting cashiering activity for international offices, including Asia and the Middle East What You Will Need to Succeed Proven legal cashiering experience Strong working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules Experience using legal finance systems such as CMS, Aderant or Elite (preferred) Skills & Attributes Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage workload effectively while working as part of a team Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders Calm, resilient and adaptable under pressure Proactive, flexible and able to take initiative Professional, personable and relationship?driven What's on Offer Competitive salary of up to 42k Hybrid and agile working model Supportive, collaborative finance team Opportunity to work within an internationally recognised professional services environment Inclusive culture with a strong commitment to diversity and development What You Need to Do Now If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply with your most up?to?date CV. Applications will be handled confidentially. Thanks! Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Hyperion Partners are currently working with a respected housing provider to recruit an experienced Service Charge & Income Maximisation Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a service charge professional with strong financial and operational expertise to lead the delivery of service charge and related income services across a mixed tenure housing portfolio. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in ensuring service charges are accurate, transparent, compliant, and fully recoverable, while driving service improvements and leading a high-performing team. The organisation is seeking a confident and commercially aware individual with strong stakeholder management skills and extensive knowledge of service charge legislation and best practice within social housing or residential property management. Key Responsibilities Service Charge Leadership & Compliance Lead the setting, review, and issuing of service charge budgets, estimates, and actual accounts across multiple tenures. Ensure compliance with the Landlord and Tenant Act, Housing Acts, Consumer Standards, and relevant legislation and case law. Oversee Section 20 consultations and manage relationships with leaseholders, homeowners, and service providers. Provide expert advice on service charge matters across the organisation. Drive continuous improvement through complaint resolution, service reviews, and customer-focused practices. Financial Management & Reporting Develop robust service charge budgets for existing stock and new developments. Monitor expenditure against budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions. Lead year-end reconciliation processes, including surplus and deficit management. Support financial reporting processes and present performance information to senior stakeholders, boards, and resident forums. Income Collection & Arrears Management Oversee service charge billing, debt monitoring, and income recovery processes. Ensure accurate administration of payment methods and customer accounts. Monitor arrears performance and support sustainable payment arrangements for residents. Managing Agent & Stakeholder Management Scrutinise managing agent expenditure to ensure value for money and compliance with lease agreements. Build strong relationships with internal teams, residents, leaseholders, and external partners. Support colleagues in managing third-party relationships and operational delivery. Leadership & Service Improvement Lead and develop a high-performing service charge and income team. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer service excellence. Drive innovation, process improvements, and system enhancements across the function. Support audits, governance activities, and regulatory assurance processes. About You Significant experience within service charge management in social housing or residential property management. Strong financial management and budgeting experience. Good understanding of service charge legislation, leasehold management, and income recovery. Experience managing teams and driving operational improvements. Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and residents. Part-qualified CCAB or equivalent financial qualification desirable.

Location: Birmingham (On-site, 5 days per week) Contract Length: Initial 5-6 months About the RoleHays is partnering with a local council to recruit an Accounts Payable Surge Lead to support a major finance transformation programme. You will join a dedicated AP Surge Team, created to stabilise, enhance, and accelerate performance across cashflow-critical and customer-facing transactional processes. This is a hands-on SME role, requiring deep Accounts Payable expertise, strong analytical capability, and a proactive approach to preventing payment delays, resolving defects, and protecting business continuity.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable SME Support Resolve complex supplier invoice processing issues. Investigate and fix 3-way match failures (PO / GR / Invoice). Identify and correct vendor master data defects. Troubleshoot and resolve payment run errors. Address workflow approval breakdowns and bottlenecks. Invoice Processing & Backlog Management Support Invoice Processing Assistants with high-volume transactional work. Clear backlog caused by new system bedding-in. Undertake manual entry when automation fails or exceptions occur. PO / Procurement Liaison Work with Procurement to resolve PO data issues causing match or posting failures. Support improved PO compliance and quality upstream. Integration & Banking Support Investigate and resolve payment file integration issues. Manage and troubleshoot bank acknowledgement failures and reconciliation gaps. About YouWe're looking for someone who brings: Strong AP subject matter expertise, ideally within large or complex organisations. Experience working in environments undergoing transformation or system change. A hands-on, detail-focused approach with excellent problem-solving capability. Confidence liaising with suppliers, Procurement, Finance, and technical teams. Ability to work under pressure and sustain business-critical payment operations. Must have experience with Oracle Fusion (essential for senior candidates) Midlands Base - 5 days a week on Site Interested?If you have the relevant Accounts Payable expertise and project experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity. 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

Corporate Tax Senior Manager - Advisory & Compliance Your new company You'll be joining a leading national audit, tax and advisory firm with strong international connections and a genuinely local feel. With access to a global network of specialists, the firm supports a wide range of clients to make smart, future-focused decisions. People are at the heart of the culture - collaboration, inclusion and professional growth are not just encouraged, they're embedded into everyday working life. Your new role As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager within the Midlands Tax team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality UK and international tax advisory and compliance work. Working closely with tax partners and wider specialist teams, you'll lead complex projects, oversee larger client portfolios, and help shape new opportunities through business development. This is a permanent role offered on a full or part-time basis, with clear progression opportunities. Your work will span areas such as group reorganisations, demergers, due diligence, international expansion, financing, and transfer pricing, alongside overseeing complex compliance engagements. You'll also mentor and develop colleagues, acting as a trusted leader within the team. What you'll need to succeed ACA / CTA qualification (or equivalent). Significant corporate tax experience across advisory and compliance projects. Strong client-facing skills with a commercial, solutions-focused approach. A proven ability to develop new work and build long-term relationships. Confidence leading teams, coaching others and working collaboratively across disciplines. Solid understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS fundamentals. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a firm that invests heavily in its people, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where careers can truly flourish. Expect a highly competitive salary, flexible benefits, ongoing learning and development, and a flexible approach to working. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact - with clients, colleagues and the wider community. 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. #

Management Accountant Dunfermline Permanent Full - Time On - site £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Your new company Haysis delighted to be working exclusively with CR Smith on the recruitment of aManagement Accountant to join their Finance Team. CR Smith operates within afast-paced manufacturing environment, producing a range of high-volume,engineered products. With a strong operational footprint and a focus oncontinuous improvement, the business places real value on accurate financialinsight to support decision-making across production, commercial andoperational teams. Finance plays a critical role in driving performance, costcontrol and strategic outcomes. Your new role As a ManagementAccountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial performanceacross a busy manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, thisposition blends hands-on management accounting with operational partnering,cost analysis and systems improvement. You will supportthe production of monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting,balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, while also deliveringweekly flash reports focused on production efficiency, labour utilisation andmaterial variances. A key part of the role involves manufacturing costing,including maintaining and reviewing standard costs, analysing variances betweenstandard and actuals, and working closely with production teams to understandcost drivers, material usage, wastage and labour productivity. The role alsocontributes to budgeting and forecasting, supporting annual budgets, rollingforecasts and scenario modelling relating to pricing changes, raw materialinflation and operational adjustments. You will operate as a true businesspartner to operations, supply chain and commercial teams, providing clear,insightful analysis to support continuous improvement initiatives. Alongside this,you will support inventory management, internal controls, audit preparation andyear-end processes, while also driving system and process improvements,including ERP optimisation, automation of reporting and finance transformationinitiatives. What you'll need to succeed To be successfulin this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA,ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with experience in a manufacturing environment. Youwill bring strong costing and variance analysis skills, alongside advancedExcel capability and confidence in financial modelling and data analysis. You will becomfortable communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders andworking collaboratively across operational teams in a fast-moving,production-driven setting. A proactive, analytical and detail-driven mindset isessential, with the confidence to challenge, influence and drive improvement. Experience withinmanufacturing sectors such as building products, glass, joinery or engineeringis advantageous, as is exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvementmethodologies. What you'll get in return Inreturn, you will join a business where finance has genuine impact andvisibility across operations. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders,involvement in key commercial and operational decisions, and the opportunity toinfluence manufacturing performance through high-quality financial insight. Youwill also have the chance to develop your technical and commercial skillsetwithin a collaborative finance function committed to process improvement anddigital transformation. 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. #

Churchill Howard are recruiting on behalf of a successful and well established financial services business just outside Birmingham. The role we are working on is for a senior internal auditor to join a great team and develop their career under the guidance of managers and directors within the team and business. There is also a flexible working arrangement in terms of location and working from home in this role (c2-3 days a week in the office).Responsibilities include: Identifying key risks and providing assurance that they are being managed, and preparing reports on the areas audited. You will get the opportunity to lead audits and be involved in close meetings.As a professional and personable individual, you will have gained experience working with various levels of management, be motivated and able to work in a team or independently. You will have recent experience of working in internal audit with a risk based approach and a relevant qualification (ACA, PIIA, MIIA or equivalent). You should be able to hit the ground running in this role. Financial services experience is preferred for the role. IT / IS / cyber risk audit exposure is a bonus but not a necessary requirement.You will be intuitive in nature, inquisitive in your approach to work and be able to build partnerships with management and senior internal stakeholders as well as be involved in meetings and identify and uncover issues that can then be resolved. As their is a flat structure in the team you will be able to gain great experience and have support around you to do this. The team and business has a great culture to be part of and enjoy.In return you will be offered a challenging and rewarding role and the potential to gain a diverse range of experience and career development in this organisation and role.For a discussion or more information about this fantastic opportunity please do get in touch with the team at Churchill Howard. Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.

12 month fixed term contract to £50k plus great bonus and benefits 12 month contract position with high profile multinational manufacturing business in the Swansea area. Mainly office working with one or two days working from home. Your new role:Reporting to the Finance Director providing financial and analytical support to the UK Operations, and to wider finance communities. Responsible for managing your own workload and priorities to ensure the finance department meets its demanding schedule and delivers a strong business support service. Producing timely management and financial information to aid management decisions.Establishing and developing business partnerships, and supporting functional leads in the areas of planning, control and decision making.Preparing annual budgets and business forecasts, evaluating business performance versus plans and targets and investigating variances.Calculating and maintaining standard product costs, Bill of Materials analysis.Calculating and maintaining monthly inventory figures and provisions.Reporting on manufacturing variances. Active participation in projects as well as continuous improvement activities.Liaising with finance colleagues in the US and EMEA regions. Extensive use of SAP. What you'll need to succeed:Professionally Qualified Accountant ACCA, ACA or CIMA.Minimum 1-2 years' related experience required.Previous manufacturing environment experience preferred.The candidate must possess the ability to partner with associates at all levels of the organisation. Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and influencing skills are required.The ability to work well in a dynamic environment, think creatively and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and SAP. 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. #

Semi-Senior Accountant required for an independent firm based in Rochdale Your new company Our client is an independent firm based in Rochdale that works with international clients. They are looking for a Semi-Senior Accountant to support their clients with a variety of accounting services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practice experience who's looking to grow their skills in a supportive and flexible environment. Your new role As a Semi-Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting clients with a variety of accounting services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practice experience who's looking to grow their skills in a supportive and flexible environment. You will be preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. You will be involved in completing VAT returns and management accounts and will be assisting with personal and corporate tax computations. You will also be liaising directly with clients and HMRC. What you'll need to succeed You will be suitably qualified AAT and studying towards ACCA/ACA and have been working within a practice firm for at least two years. Strong knowledge of accounting software. Excellent communication and organisational skills and a proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. What you'll get in return A competitive salary based on experience, study support and professional development opportunities. Flexible working hours and a relaxed office environment. A chance to work closely with experienced professionals and a diverse client base 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. #

New role Wigan Commercial Property Solicitor Regional Law Firm Join one of the region's leading commercial property teams during a time of exciting growth with strong lancashire roots and over 65 years of delivering practical, down-to-earth legal advice. With offices across lancashire and manchester, and a team of over 180 dedicated professionals my client is now entering a dynamic phase of expansion-and wants you to be a part of it. They are currently seeking an experienced senior commercial property solicitor or associate (5+ years pqe) to join their growing team in wigan. In this key role, you will work alongside one of the firm's managing partners, gaining direct access to high-quality commercial property matters, including: Landlord and tenant transactions Acquisitions and disposals Commercial leases Development projects Property finance work You'll benefit from the chance to work with a varied client base, including long-standing commercial clients across the north west and beyond. There will also be opportunities to engage in business development and to mentor and support junior colleagues. Ideally : A qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' pqe in commercial property A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset Excellent client care skills and a commercial approach to legal advice A team player who values collaboration, but is confident working independently A commitment to quality, efficiency, and continued personal development We combine professional excellence with a relaxed, people-first culture. We're as focused on the wellbeing of our team as we are on our clients' success. You will receive : A competitive salary 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off) Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical insurance Healthcare cash plan Income protection and life cover Access to a personalised benefits portal A friendly, supportive working environment with long-term career development opportunities Free parking in most offices Hybrid model This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking firm and play a vital role in shaping the future of their commercial property team. If you would like to apply for this Commercial Property Solicitor role, please forward an up to date copy of your cv to Tracy Carlisle (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for an informal discussion. At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities. Clayton legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you're looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs.