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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Melton, UK. This role supports the Financial Controller and Senior Operations Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, inventory management, cost analysis, and financial controls within a manufacturing environment. The position works closely with finance, sales, production, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate financial data, maintain strong internal controls, and support business decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with SAP experience and an interest in manufacturing finance and costing who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic business. Key Responsibilities Support the Financial Controller and Senior Operations Finance Manager with core finance activities including intercompany reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, invoice runs, and financial reporting. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and month-end/year-end close processes. Deputise for the Operations Finance Manager, ensuring accuracy across production processes, investigating production order costing, and maintaining ERP updates. Support manufacturing cost analysis and variance reporting, maintaining and updating standard costing data within SAP. Manage inventory accounting and stock reconciliations, including producing monthly inventory reserve calculations in line with group policy and updating SAP accordingly. Support stock take activities across sites, including pre-count preparation, audit oversight, and investigation of stock discrepancies. Reconcile production paperwork to SAP, investigating quantity and value differences to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Act as Internal Audit Control Owner for production processes, carrying out monthly reconciliations, running audit reports, updating samples, and maintaining audit records. Partner with the Sales team to provide margin analysis, commissions calculations, and maintain relevant ERP records. Manage overdue accounts and credit control support, including bad debt monitoring and customer/vendor account management. Prepare monthly commission journals and reconciliations for sales agents. Manage freight processes, including purchase order booking and maintaining monthly freight accruals. Support budgeting and forecasting activities and maintain financial records in line with company policies. Key Requirements Previous experience in a finance or accounting role. Studying towards or interested in studying a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems. Strong Excel and analytical skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work to tight deadlines during month-end processes. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally. Desirable Experience Experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Knowledge of standard costing, cost analysis, or inventory accounting. Experience working with large data sets in Excel. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for career progression within finance A supportive and collaborative working environment If you are a motivated finance professional looking to build your career within a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Apply now by submitting your CV

A leading, highly successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Sittingbourne is searching for an Audit and Accounts Manager to join their team as a key hire. The firm and role provides clear career development prospects you will have a genuine chance to carve a successful career, within an influential role and market leading accountancy firm. Based in the firms Sittingbourne offices, you will be joining a highly regarded team and firm with an excellent reputation across the South East and wider UK. The firm has a wide ranging client base with corporate clients ranging from sub audit threshold turnover clients, through to significant sized groups etc. The firm also acts for a substantial number of not for profit, charity and other specialist sector clients. With clear career development paths and appraisal systems in place to help people achieve their career goals, the firm provides an excellent environment for career focused professionals looking to progress. Joining as an Audit and Accounts Manager based from the firm's Sittingbourne offices you will join at a key time in this firm's development, with real scope to play a genuinely pivotal and influential role in the development, direction and growth of this firm's audit and assurance service offering. You will manage, deliver and provide audit services to clients across varied industries and sectors encompassing a wide range of corporates, OMBs and SMEs through to not-for-profit, charity and other niche, specialist sector clients. You will develop client relationships and work with the wider tax and advisory/business services teams on delivering wider project work and manage develop and grow the audit team. A clear progression path is on offer and you will progress in your career within this leading firm of accountants. Manage audits from planning to completion Mentor Audit Seniors and Audit Semi Seniors and support them with their learning and development Monitor client deadlines and ensure these are met Able to work alongside and part of the senior management team and support company growth Ability to identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients Provide professional client-facing communication skills Requirements You will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a career background and strength within audit, developed within an accountancy practice firm environment. You will have developed your career to Audit Senior / Assistant Manager or Manager levels and be looking to take your career to the next level, within a firm and role where you can see a genuine clear progression and development path on offer. Benefits £55,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. Parking Private Medical Insurance Pension Hybrid working + more Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch on LinkedIn or via our website for a confidential conversation about your career

Finance Manager - Belfast - £60000 - £70000 per annum Your new company A large business with a strong operational footprint across Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its established regional finance team. The organisation operates in a technically complex environment and places a strong emphasis on robust financial control, commercial insight and continuous improvement. Your new role As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of financial reporting for a portfolio of Northern Ireland assets. This is a broad, hands-on role combining statutory and group reporting with strong commercial and operational exposure.You will coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, oversee gross margin, cost and working capital reporting, and act as the key point of contact for group finance and auditors. Alongside this, you will support forecasting, budgeting and reforecast processes, contribute to business planning and commercial initiatives, and help drive improvements in cashflow, controls and reporting processes.You will also manage and mentor an Assistant Accountant, support statutory accounts preparation and external submissions, and work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations and the wider group. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with at least three years' post qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial reporting. You will bring: Proven experience in a reporting focused finance role Strong knowledge of accounting standards and their application Excellent Excel skills, including financial models and data analysis The ability to communicate, influence and challenge senior stakeholders A commercial mindset with curiosity about operational performance Strong time management skills and the confidence to work autonomously Experience in SAP, financial modelling, or working within an energy, manufacturing or production environment will be advantageous, as will a basic understanding of UK taxation. What you'll get in return You'll join a well established finance team within a complex and high profile operational environment, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, group reporting and commercially significant projects. In return, you can expect: A competitive salary and benefits package A role with genuine breadth, responsibility and visibility Opportunities to influence reporting processes and drive improvements Development through exposure to forecasting, projects and commercial initiatives A supportive, collaborative working culture What you need to do now If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience and career ambitions, we'd welcome a conversation.If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in: Cross border M&A transactions Tax planning Transfer pricing US Tax Consulting and more Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent Demonstrable US tax knowledge Strong collaboration skills: Able to guide and supervise less experienced colleagues Project management experience Client facing skills Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style as appropriate An understanding of quality control procedures You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for an Assistant Management Accountant to work on the behalf of our Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position to work on an ongoing contract. KEY ACCOUNTABILITES: • As Assistant Tax Accountant, you will report to the Senior Tax Manager assisting with the monthly compliance around UK and International Indirect ta click apply for full job details

Job Title: Manager (Accountancy Practice) Location: Harrow Package: 65,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience), healthcare scheme, bonus scheme, and more Working Hours: Full time, office based, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly experienced, medium sized Accountancy Practice in Harrow, for a senior level Manager to join their growing team. This practice have been experiencing continued growth, in team size and client base, and are looking for an ambitious manager to facilitate this growth. The successful candidate will play an integral role in client management and team management. You will be working closely with partners in improving the practice, increasing client numbers, providing excellent client services, and providing vital team leadership. If you are an experienced Accountant, seeking your next challenge in an exciting leadership role, then look no further. Manager Job Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice to ensure efficiency and productivity Manage administrative functions, including staff scheduling, resources, and office systems Support partners and senior staff in delivering strategic and operational objectives Monitor budgets, financial performance, and operational costs Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and professional standards Lead, manage, and develop administrative and support staff Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high service standards Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems, and workflows Manager Job Requirements ACCA or ACA qualified. Qualified by experience may be considered Must come from a client management background in an accounts/tax focused role in practice A minimum of 6 years Accountancy Practice experience Excellent leadership skills, and proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients, and supervising juniors Must be comfortable commuting to Harrow Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills Manager Salary & Benefits 65,000 - 80,000 depending on experience (Assistant Managers will be considered) Statutory holiday, plus bank holidays Healthcare Scheme Performance Bonus Scheme Consistent progression opportunities Excellent office culture, with regular team events Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

KC Group are working with a successful and growing SME business seeking a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or finalist accountant looking to take ownership of a broad finance function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, including: Preparation of monthly management accounts and group consolidation Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close process Managing and developing a Assistant Accountant Supporting the FC with board reporting and strategic finance projects Continuous improvement of finance processes and controls About You: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist Experienced in management accounts and month-end processes Comfortable with budgeting and forecasting in a commercial environment Strong in Excel and financial systems A confident communicator with the ability to partner non-finance stakeholders Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members What's on Offer £55,000 basic salary (DOE) Bonus scheme Benefits package Onsite working within a supportive and collaborative SME environment Genuine opportunity to add value and progress within the business

Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for an Assistant Management Accountant to work on the behalf of our Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position to work on an ongoing contract. KEY ACCOUNTABILITES: • As Assistant Tax Accountant, you will report to the Senior Tax Manager assisting with the monthly compliance around UK and International Indirect tax reporting and Employer duty compliance for the Leonardo UK Ltd legal entity. • You will be an integral part of the tax team supporting the day-to-day tax matters which typically include VAT and overseas equivalents, PAYE and other ad hoc duties. Typical tasks will include: - • Preparation of monthly UK and International VAT returns • Perform monthly reconciliations on all Employee Benefits in Kind with any irregularities investigated and followed up. • Assist with P11d, PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations, statistical returns and ad hoc requests for information. • Support the annual Short Term Business Visitor Reporting (STBV) requirements. • Ensure tax general ledger accounts reconciled and journals posted. • Liaison and participation with other departments to discuss relevant tax matters. • Support the tax team as necessary with any adhoc tasks. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Ability to work to tight deadlines. • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Attention to detail. • Good excel skills and ability to work with complex spreadsheets. • Some understanding/experience of UK VAT/tax requirements • Desirable but not essential knowledge of SAP If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.

Tax Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have just been instructed on a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager opportunity on behalf of our client, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Cardiff. Perfect for a CTA qualified individual looking for the next step up in their career with continued professional development backed by a supportive and extensive network. Working with an impressive client portfolio involving a mixture of advisory, compliance, tax planning, and ad hoc project work. Fantastic remuneration & benefits package, private healthcare, option of WFH, lots of flexibility, and a personal progression plan (to Manager/ Senior Manager). The Role: Assisting in managing a diverse private client tax portfolio (HNWIs, Directors, Trusts & Estates) Identifying tax planning opportunities Review of tax compliance Tax planning Provision of advice in areas such as Capital Gains & Inheritance tax Managing/ supporting the successful delivery of ad hoc tax projects Mentoring junior staff Client meetings Building strong client relationships. Benefits Include: Progression plan Hybrid working arrangement Flexible hours Private medical care Generous holiday entitlement Option to buy/ sell holidays Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Employee Assistance Programme Social events Generous Pension Part time considered You: CTA Qualified CTA PQ/ ATT also considered Ideally experience of working with HNWIs Significant private client/ personal tax expertise Excellent communication skills UK Resident If this vacancy doesn't tick the boxes, do get in touch to discuss alternatives, we are working on roles at all levels. Our client base consists of Top 20, Mid Tier, Regional and Independent firms across the UK.

An exciting opportunity to join a Top 10 Firm of Accountants as a VAT Assistant Manager or Manager to strengthen their offering across the North West. This role offers hybrid working and you could sit in their Liverpool or Manchester office. Offering a salary of £47,000 - £50,000 for Assistant Manager and £51,000 - £66,000 for Manager. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to work with a diverse, high-quality client base - from household names and global multinationals through to fast-growing, privately owned businesses. There's also a strong international element, with regular collaboration across a global network on cross-border VAT issues . Whether you're stepping into an Assistant Manager role or already operating at Manager level, this is a chance to take real ownership of your portfolio while being supported by an experienced, collaborative team. Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of VAT clients , acting as a key point of contact Deliver high-quality VAT advisory and compliance work across a broad client base Take ownership of project delivery , ensuring work is completed to deadline and budget Build strong client relationships, anticipating needs and providing proactive advice Review work prepared by junior team members and support their development Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients Monitor WIP, billing and cash collection in line with firm expectations Identify technical risks and opportunities , escalating where appropriate Support wider team initiatives and contribute to the ongoing growth of the VAT offering Your Attributes Strong UK VAT experience (essential) Proven ability to manage a varied client portfolio Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders Experience working directly with HMRC Commercial mindset with the ability to identify new business opportunities Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload effectively A curious, can-do attitude with a genuine interest in developing your VAT expertise Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team Benefits Agile / hybrid working - flexibility that actually works in practice Clear progression pathway within a growing national team Exposure to international VAT work via a global network Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and complex technical work Strong benefits package including wellbeing initiatives, social events & more If you're in VAT and feel like your current role is a bit more compliance-heavy / reactive , this is a great opportunity to step into something more advisory-led, client-facing and commercially focused . APPLY NOW .

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We're an International Tax Team working across every industry sector with a diverse and interesting range of clients - from entrepreneurial start-ups to large, global FTSE 100 companies. For you, it's the chance to get involved in: Cross border M&A transactions Tax planning Transfer pricing US Tax Consulting and more Your potential will grow too, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or further enhance your current ones. Along the way, we'll give you all the client exposure, support and connections you need to take your career in whichever direction you want it to go. We're looking for someone with: US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent Demonstrable US tax knowledge Strong collaboration skills: Able to guide and supervise less experienced colleagues Project management experience Client facing skills Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adapt style as appropriate An understanding of quality control procedures You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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

RECfinancial are partnering with a well-established £35 million turnover manufacturing and engineering business to recruit a Finance Manager based in Kettering. The role is commutable from Northampton, Market Harborough, Brixworth, Wellingborough, Corby and surrounding areas. Reporting to the CFO, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a growing business. You will oversee monthly management accounts, ensure balance sheet integrity, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide financial insight to support decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting, while driving performance and identifying improvements. You will manage an Accounts Assistant responsible for transactional finance, allowing you to focus on analysis, reporting, and business partnering, while also supporting their development. This role suits a newly or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a project-based environment. Strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders are essential. This is a fully office-based role, offering 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and a highly competitive employer pension contribution. Salary: £60,000 £70,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. If you re looking for a hands-on Finance Manager role with strong commercial exposure in a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.

Location: Portsmouth (hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office) Salary : Competitive, depending on experience Role type : Full-time, permanent About the Role We are looking for an experienced Central Finance Manager to play a key leadership role within our growing finance function. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning financial reporting end-to-end, setting high standards, developing people, and ensuring that management information is accurate, consistent, and genuinely useful for decision-making. You will lead and support a team of Management Accountants, take ownership of monthly reporting across multiple entities, and act as a senior point of judgement within the finance function. The role also includes the opportunity to support targeted performance improvement activity where additional focus is required. What You'll Be Responsible For Financial Reporting & Control Own the monthly management reporting cycle across a multi-entity structure. Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, consistent, and well-presented. Review and quality-check outputs before senior review. Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations, and documentation. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop Management Accountants and Assistant Management Accountants. Act as a senior escalation point for technical or judgement-based questions. Support the team in moving beyond reporting numbers to explaining performance drivers and trends. Process & Continuous Improvement Own reporting timetables and delivery discipline. Improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency of finance processes. Work with internal teams and external providers to ensure high-quality outputs. Audit & Stakeholder Support Coordinate information requests related to statutory reporting and audits. Act as a key finance contact for stakeholders, providing clear, reliable information. Ensure finance outputs remain audit-ready throughout the year. Performance Improvement Support Where required, support short, well-defined improvement initiatives for specific business areas. Use financial insight to help identify root causes and improvement actions. Track progress and embed improvements before returning focus fully to BAU delivery. (This element of the role is selective and time-bound - not continuous change management.) What We're Looking For Essential Strong experience in management accounting within a multi-entity or professional services environment. Confident ownership of month-end reporting and financial control. Proven people leadership and coaching experience. Solid technical accounting knowledge and sound judgement. Ability to prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure. Desirable Practice or audit background. Experience supporting business improvement or stabilisation initiatives. Exposure to outsourced finance or shared-service environments. Confident with Xero ecosystem. Why Join Us A senior, visible role with real ownership and influence. Opportunity to shape how financial reporting operates at scale. Exposure to a broad, diverse group structure. Clear progression opportunities for the right individual. A culture that values high standards, pragmatism, and continuous improvement. We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses. TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim - to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing - we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses. We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Our client is a medium-sized firm of Chartered Accountants and Business advisors based in Fitzrovia, a vibrant and exciting spot in Central London. We work across a variety of exciting industries including Music, Entertainment, Media and Sport providing services to high profile individuals, owner managed businesses, listed companies, and international entities. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual wanting to develop their career in Payroll. Working within our hugely personable, supportive, and experienced Payroll team, we will offer you the chance to gain that all-important experience by managing your own client portfolio from start to finish and assisting senior team members when required. Key Responsibilities Process payroll reports for assigned portfolio and ensure reports are distributed on a timely and efficient manner to internal or external clients Process net salary and PAYE/NIC BACS payments, prepare electronic BACS pack for Partner's signatures and ensure payments are made on a timely manner Update and maintain client workflow status through payroll software Deal with HMRC PAYE queries Deal with payroll queries raised by both internal and external clients Liaise with Line Manager in assisting setting up of PAYE schemes for clients Set up of new PAYE scheme payroll database and update control sheets Ensure filing of emails and payroll instructions are up to date Send PAYE cheques to HMRC for and on behalf of clients Assist Payroll Manager in improving policies and procedures, to improve efficiency in the day to day running of the department Take telephone messages Assist the Payroll Managers with ad hoc tasks as required Required experience Minimum of 2 years proven experience within a similar role, preferably within practice Working knowledge of auto-enrolment legislations (essential) Ability to calculate PAYE and NIC manually (essential) Experience using Sage Payroll 50 and Paycircle (desirable) Previous experience with end of year updates submission via HMRC PAYE tools (desirable) Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably a finance, accounting and/or business related degree (desirable) Working towards CIPP qualification or relevant experience (desirable) Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably a finance, accounting and/or business related degree (desirable) Excellent Excel skills About You Confident, professional, and articulate in dealings both internally with partners and staff and directly with clients A natural team player with the ability to work in a team environment as well as being a self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative Ability to cope in a fast paced environment, manage high volume workloads and deliver work to agreed timescales Flexible with the need to meet tight deadlines Why Join Us? A supportive, friendly, and experienced payroll team that values teamwork and professional growth. Opportunities for ongoing training and development. A workplace culture built on respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. 51480JD INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

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

About the Firm Our client is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, with over 45 partners and more than 600 staff. They provide advice and services to entrepreneurs, fast-growing and owner-managed businesses, large and listed groups, and not-for-profit organisations across the UK and internationally. Their culture is built around support, development, and progression, helping both employees and clients grow together. They are looking to recruit a Research & Development Tax Assistant Manager to join their Business Tax team. This role sits within a growing corporation tax specialist team, providing proactive corporation tax services to a broad client base across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on software clients. The successful candidate will be client-facing, team-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines. Main Duties and Responsibilities Managing the delivery of a portfolio of R&D claims for businesses ranging from small companies to large and complex organisations. Overseeing the full R&D claim process, including technical report writing and financial assessments. Carrying out detailed tax analysis of risks relating to R&D claims based on sector knowledge. Reviewing tax computations and R&D implications. Analysing client data and developing suitable methodologies for preparing R&D claims. Supporting the development of best practice within the R&D team. Identifying tax-efficient opportunities for clients and liaising with senior stakeholders on implementation. Managing billing and work in progress. Line managing junior staff, supporting development, training, and appraisals. Assisting with business development activities, including networking events and sector group involvement. Person Specification Ability to deliver work to a high standard with a strong focus on client service. Strong client-facing skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively. Excellent communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally. Creative mindset with the ability to identify tax opportunities and potential risks. Work-Based Competencies Previous experience managing a client portfolio. Ideally a software technical background. ATT / CTA qualified preferred, but not essential. Good Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Assistant Finance Manager - AVFC Warehouse, Birmingham Full-Time / Permanent £50000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. Overall, Purpose of the Role The candidate will business partner the General manager and their Heads of Department for the entirety of the Warehouse operation. You will perform a high-profile ownership role, developing skills in working collaboratively with client side, and internally across functions and other stakeholders. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to commercial activities undertaken whilst also taking the contract through a period of mobilisation. We are Levy We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world?s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and Excel London, we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Assistant Finance Manager - The Role PURPOSE: Commercial Support Effective business partnering with the onsite operations team, ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunities. The aim will be to support ops in delivering budgeted sales, PBIT and margin as well as delivering agreed returns for clients. Delivering pro-active financial analysis with summarised findings and recommendations to support decision making. This will involve making full use of the latest dashboards from E15 Insights covering sales, costs and managing relevant KPI's. Take ownership for the financial controls and processes for the operation which in includes weekly flash process, budget process, review of commercial initiatives, support of capex appraisals and emphasis on optimising working capital. PERFORMANCE Deliver analysis of key business reporting such as dashboards, month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, flash forecasts, client requests and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly/weekly reviews. Monitoring initiative delivery plans, challenging operational teams and where there is a risk to achievement, highlighting to senior stakeholders. Key metrics include GP%, Labour to Sales ratio and unit margin %. we have developed dashboards with E15 insights to help standardise and simplify reporting. You must use these and champion them within the business one of the key areas currently is labour % as we roll out new tech to make our venues more efficient. pricing is also vital - with inflation still an ongoing risk, we need to monitor our pricing to consumers (and SPH), hospitality charges and C&E Assist in training of finance/operational teams in the use of business reporting and KPIs to understand and improve their financial performance Populating monthly balance sheet document for review, escalating key risks and opportunities. Be responsible along with the Venue GM for the overseeing of the budgeting and forecasting process for the venue. Ensuring there is joined up and signed off process with the operational team Attend client finance meetings when required - reporting on their client return and dealing with any issues within the contract Be a part of future planning and strategic decision-making process PEOPLE: Relationship Management Working effectively as part of a team - both within finance and as part of the operational team Building relationships with key finance stakeholders Support the learning of finance personnel within the team and share knowledge/best practice What we're looking for Experience of partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of financial information Qualified Accountant or finalist (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and a minimum of two years within a financial role. Experience of management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments, producing reports/analysis to support commercial decision making Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail Proficient in Excel Macros & VBA Experience of SAP and E15 / Power BI as analysis and reporting tools Strong commercial acumen Accountability & resilience There are a lot of competing requirements - need to be able to balance time and achieve tight deadlines Commercially astute and quick to work through the many deadlines required back-to-back through the year Attention to detail - ensuring the results and analysis presented is accurate and meaningful Ability to adapt to changing environments & circumstances Leadership Behaviours Able to build relationships with stakeholders (in Compass and with clients, Ops and Finance) in the right way - to be able to engage, interact and challenge in a way that gets the right outcome for the business An effective communicator with the ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically at all levels - to both finance and non-finance people Challenges constructively Works collaboratively and ethically Presenting detailed information in a succinct and clear way - often to non-finance people Know the detail Be data numerate and comfortable working with data to make data driven decisions - we have moved to data warehouses and dashboards as the way to drive the business. The individual must be comfortable with this. Understand the core drivers/issues and present in a way that is succinct and appropriate for the audience Assess opportunities What you'll get in return Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday of

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

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services and employing c.1,000 staff, is seeking to recruit Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers to manage the day-to-day execution of a variety of Audit work. Supporting the Audit Manager, raising issues and concerns at an early stage, training Assistants, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, and comprehensive, quality Audit files are presented for review, as Audit Senior/Assistant Manager you will be responsible for: Completing Audit planning documentation Arranging the timing of Audit work with the Audit Manager responsible for the client Planning, scheduling, and delegating work to Audit Assistants, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard Briefing, training and debriefing Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required Liaising with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships with client's staff Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up scope issues, on-site issues and overruns to the Audit Manager on a timely basis Keeping the client's staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality Auditing the draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules and liaising with the tax staff to get these reviewed as required Preparing the draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues As Audit Senior/Assistant Manager you'll offer/need to demonstrate: Relevant experience as an Audit Senior or a similar role Qualified ACCA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent Leadership in your work and professional learning Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others Have good organisational skills Proactivity Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £35,000 - £48,000 per year and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working Please note: - To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications. - High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.