Accounting Analyst - Belfast MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit an Accounting Analyst to join their growing finance function in Belfast. The Company: Our client is a global, high-growth manufacturing business operating across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. The company is at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainability, supporting industries focused on energy efficiency and the transition to cleaner technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven, international organisation as they continue to expand their Belfast operations. The Rewards: As the successful Accounting Analyst, you will receive: £35,000-45,000 base salary (depending on experience) plus extensive benefits; Annual Bonus (10%); Flexible/Hybrid working model (3 days office); Opportunity to work within a global, innovative manufacturing organisation. The Role: As the successful Accounting Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties: Partner with the Global Procurement & Planning organisation to understand trends for all types of inventory Work on inventory projects to understand trends and reduce overall inventory. Develop streamlined and automated processes for collecting inventory data, reporting, and visualisation. Understand spending trends and activities impacting the organisation. Support monthly close, monthly outlook, quarterly forecast, annual plan, and long-range planning financial forecasting cycles Other duties as outlined in the full job description. The Person: The successful Accounting Analyst will meet the following criteria: Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling; Strong analytical problem solving Excellent communication and interpersonal skills To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruth Cox, Recruitment Manager at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Accounting Analyst - Belfast MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a global manufacturing organisation to recruit an Accounting Analyst to join their growing finance function in Belfast. The Company: Our client is a global, high-growth manufacturing business operating across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. The company is at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainability, supporting industries focused on energy efficiency and the transition to cleaner technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven, international organisation as they continue to expand their Belfast operations. The Rewards: As the successful Accounting Analyst, you will receive: £35,000-45,000 base salary (depending on experience) plus extensive benefits; Annual Bonus (10%); Flexible/Hybrid working model (3 days office); Opportunity to work within a global, innovative manufacturing organisation. The Role: As the successful Accounting Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties: Partner with the Global Procurement & Planning organisation to understand trends for all types of inventory Work on inventory projects to understand trends and reduce overall inventory. Develop streamlined and automated processes for collecting inventory data, reporting, and visualisation. Understand spending trends and activities impacting the organisation. Support monthly close, monthly outlook, quarterly forecast, annual plan, and long-range planning financial forecasting cycles Other duties as outlined in the full job description. The Person: The successful Accounting Analyst will meet the following criteria: Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling; Strong analytical problem solving Excellent communication and interpersonal skills To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruth Cox, Recruitment Manager at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.
Our client is looking to add an Audit Senior to their Corporate Audit and Assurance team. Based in a modern office environment, this role offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from ambitious growing businesses to larger established corporate groups. You will take a lead role on audit engagements, managing assignments from planning through to completion while working closely with both clients and the wider audit team. This position offers strong client exposure and the opportunity to continue progressing within a nationally recognised firm. Job Title : Audit Senior Job Type : Permanent Location : Southampton Salary : £40 000 Reference no : 16023 Audit Senior Benefits • Hybrid working • Private medical cover • Pension with employer contributions • Life assurance • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Professional subscription paid • Employee referral bonus scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Clear career progression within a national firm Audit Senior About The Role Reporting into an Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering audit assignments for a range of corporate clients. You will take responsibility for planning and completing audits, coordinating with junior team members, and ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines. The role involves regular interaction with clients, both remotely and on site, providing a great opportunity to build relationships while gaining exposure to a variety of sectors. You will also work closely with colleagues across the wider audit team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services. This is a position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, leading engagements, and continuing to build their experience within a supportive and collaborative firm. Key responsibilities: • Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion • Supervising and supporting junior members of the audit team • Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with auditing standards • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts • Identifying key audit risks and ensuring appropriate procedures are carried out • Liaising with clients and responding to queries throughout the audit process The successful Audit Senior will have: • ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification • Recent external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice • Experience working on corporate audit assignments • Strong understanding of auditing standards • Confidence supervising junior staff and working directly with clients • Strong organisational and communication skills Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
May 02, 2026
Full time
Our client is looking to add an Audit Senior to their Corporate Audit and Assurance team. Based in a modern office environment, this role offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from ambitious growing businesses to larger established corporate groups. You will take a lead role on audit engagements, managing assignments from planning through to completion while working closely with both clients and the wider audit team. This position offers strong client exposure and the opportunity to continue progressing within a nationally recognised firm. Job Title : Audit Senior Job Type : Permanent Location : Southampton Salary : £40 000 Reference no : 16023 Audit Senior Benefits • Hybrid working • Private medical cover • Pension with employer contributions • Life assurance • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Professional subscription paid • Employee referral bonus scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Clear career progression within a national firm Audit Senior About The Role Reporting into an Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering audit assignments for a range of corporate clients. You will take responsibility for planning and completing audits, coordinating with junior team members, and ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines. The role involves regular interaction with clients, both remotely and on site, providing a great opportunity to build relationships while gaining exposure to a variety of sectors. You will also work closely with colleagues across the wider audit team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services. This is a position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, leading engagements, and continuing to build their experience within a supportive and collaborative firm. Key responsibilities: • Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion • Supervising and supporting junior members of the audit team • Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with auditing standards • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts • Identifying key audit risks and ensuring appropriate procedures are carried out • Liaising with clients and responding to queries throughout the audit process The successful Audit Senior will have: • ACA or ACCA qualified, or close to qualification • Recent external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice • Experience working on corporate audit assignments • Strong understanding of auditing standards • Confidence supervising junior staff and working directly with clients • Strong organisational and communication skills Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business units Accounts Receivable & Debt Management Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collections Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulations Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support Coordinate the annual budgeting process Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when required Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain a strong internal control environment Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulations Systems & Process Improvement Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools Identify and implement process improvements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records Leadership Line manage and develop members of the finance team Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership Support board reporting and strategic financial initiatives About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment Minimum of 5 years senior finance experience in construction, infrastructure, labour supply of related sectors. Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Desirable Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD model What's on Offer A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
May 02, 2026
Full time
An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its day-to-day finance operations. This is a senior and highly visible role, working closely with the senior leadership team and board to ensure robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and clear commercial insight across the organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and partnering with operational leaders across the business. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Deliver weekly financial performance summaries for senior leadership Produce monthly variance analysis against budget with clear commentary Develop and maintain divisional financial reporting, ensuring clear performance visibility across business units Accounts Receivable & Debt Management Oversee the sales ledger and credit control function Monitor aged debtor reporting and cash collection performance Work with operational teams to resolve billing queries and improve collections Accounts Payable & Payroll Oversight Manage purchase ledger processes and supplier payments Oversee payroll processes across multiple worker types Ensure compliance with relevant payroll and pay regulations Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support Coordinate the annual budgeting process Produce and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support decision-making Support financial due diligence and strategic projects when required Controls, Compliance & Audit Maintain a strong internal control environment Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts Manage VAT submissions and liaise with external advisers on tax matters Ensure compliance with relevant financial and employment regulations Systems & Process Improvement Manage and develop accounting systems and reporting tools Identify and implement process improvements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records Leadership Line manage and develop members of the finance team Act as the primary finance contact for operational managers and senior leadership Support board reporting and strategic financial initiatives About You Essential Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience producing management accounts within a multi-entity or group environment Minimum of 5 years senior finance experience in construction, infrastructure, labour supply of related sectors. Strong technical accounting knowledge including UK GAAP Experience managing cash flow, credit control and high-volume transactions Hands-on approach with strong organisational skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders Desirable Experience working in fast-paced or operationally complex environments Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or similar Exposure to group consolidations and intercompany accounting Experience working alongside senior finance leadership or a fractional FD model What's on Offer A senior finance leadership role with real influence across the business Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes and reporting A fast-moving environment where your impact will be visible Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
Your New Company Are you a qualified Management or Commercial Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), ideally with experience in professional services? We are seeking an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to support a highly regarded global law firm, providing insight, planning support and trusted financial advice to senior stakeholders. Would also suit a first-time mover from a Chartered Accountancy Firm. Your New Role To provide financial support and analysis to the Commercial Finance Manager and legal groups, including to partners and fee earners covering all aspects of financial performance and control, and ownership of the group's P&L. Prepare and share periodic management information and commentary with senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making. Work closely with the CFM and business leaders to review performance trends and support agreed improvement actions. Contribute to ongoing forecasting activity to maintain clear visibility of business performance. Support the development of business plans, budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Reporting & Planning team and business leadership. Provide financial input and constructive challenge on strategic proposals, including post-implementation review where appropriate. Coordinate the consolidation of legal group and Non-UK office budgets and forecasts into TM1. Support effective management of WIP, billing, cash collection and time recording, working with finance colleagues. Produce regular monitoring information on billing, cash, spend and key metrics. Assist in managing working capital and monitoring expenditure against budget. Ensure timely delivery of routine planning and reporting requirements. Provide financial insight and analysis to support pitches, tenders and commercial discussions. Review profitability across clients, sectors and work types, contributing to discussions on margin improvement. Work with partners and the Business Development team to support effective management of client relationships and commercial terms. Contribute to finance and wider business projects as required. Identify pragmatic opportunities to improve processes, reporting and ways of working. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone dynamic with a hands-on approach who will quickly adapt to the business and our systems. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Professional, credible and confident in dealing appropriately with people at all levels. Strong financial and commercial acumen Strong analytical and financial modelling skills Advanced Excel Desirable Previous experience of working in a professional services organisation What you'll get in return Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Permanent 35-hour working week. Hybrid Working Career progression and opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 02, 2026
Full time
Your New Company Are you a qualified Management or Commercial Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), ideally with experience in professional services? We are seeking an analytical and commercially minded finance professional to support a highly regarded global law firm, providing insight, planning support and trusted financial advice to senior stakeholders. Would also suit a first-time mover from a Chartered Accountancy Firm. Your New Role To provide financial support and analysis to the Commercial Finance Manager and legal groups, including to partners and fee earners covering all aspects of financial performance and control, and ownership of the group's P&L. Prepare and share periodic management information and commentary with senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making. Work closely with the CFM and business leaders to review performance trends and support agreed improvement actions. Contribute to ongoing forecasting activity to maintain clear visibility of business performance. Support the development of business plans, budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Reporting & Planning team and business leadership. Provide financial input and constructive challenge on strategic proposals, including post-implementation review where appropriate. Coordinate the consolidation of legal group and Non-UK office budgets and forecasts into TM1. Support effective management of WIP, billing, cash collection and time recording, working with finance colleagues. Produce regular monitoring information on billing, cash, spend and key metrics. Assist in managing working capital and monitoring expenditure against budget. Ensure timely delivery of routine planning and reporting requirements. Provide financial insight and analysis to support pitches, tenders and commercial discussions. Review profitability across clients, sectors and work types, contributing to discussions on margin improvement. Work with partners and the Business Development team to support effective management of client relationships and commercial terms. Contribute to finance and wider business projects as required. Identify pragmatic opportunities to improve processes, reporting and ways of working. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone dynamic with a hands-on approach who will quickly adapt to the business and our systems. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Professional, credible and confident in dealing appropriately with people at all levels. Strong financial and commercial acumen Strong analytical and financial modelling skills Advanced Excel Desirable Previous experience of working in a professional services organisation What you'll get in return Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Permanent 35-hour working week. Hybrid Working Career progression and opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Finance & Compliance Manager (Part-Time, Remote) Whilst this is a remote role, you will need to be a commutable distance from Somerset for training and onboarding. Proposed start date is 1st September 2026. Our client is an innovative charity dedicated to helping students unlock their potential in mathematics. Through enrichment programmes and small-group online tutorials, they support thousands of students each year to develop confidence, reasoning, and problem-solving skills beyond the classroom. The Opportunity This is a brand-new, fully remote position where you'll take the lead on finance, compliance, HR, and operational support. It's a hands-on role with real breadth-perfect for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and variety. You'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, remains compliant, and continues to scale its impact. Key Duties include: Finance Managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial records Processing income streams (including platforms like JustGiving and Stripe) Gift Aid administration and claims Payroll coordination and HMRC submissions Producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and audit-ready reports Managing payment runs, expenses, and credit control Maintaining ledgers, fixed asset registers, and banking systems Compliance Acting as the key contact for regulatory matters Managing Charity Commission reporting and annual returns Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, policies, and the organisation's governing framework HR & Payroll Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and HR queries Administering payroll, pensions, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, etc.) . We are looking for an individual who: Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience, with at least five years of relevant experience within finance, HR and compliance Knowledge of the Charity or Education sectors would be advantageous but not a necessity Has a minimum of 3 years proven payroll processing experience, including knowledge of but not limited to SSP, Maternity and Parental Leave, Sickness, Annual Leave, P60, P11Ds and pension auto enrolment Has integrity, discretion and the ability to deal with confidential information Is tactful, diplomatic and approachable, with the ability to deal assertively with a range of people Has excellent IT, administration and communication skills (both written and verbal with attention to detail) What's on offer: Part-time hours, Monday to Friday 5 hours per day/25 hours per week with the option to increase hours as work demands/your role develops Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 pro rata (£22,000 - £28,000) Training support and a period of handover will be provided by our current support providers A competitive salary commensurate with experience Fully remote working Auto-enrolment employer pension contribution Option to make additional pension contributions through salary sacrifice 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a 5 hour working day) Enhanced sick pay 1 st September 2026 start date desirable Closing date is 1 st July 2026 Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed). By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
May 02, 2026
Full time
Finance & Compliance Manager (Part-Time, Remote) Whilst this is a remote role, you will need to be a commutable distance from Somerset for training and onboarding. Proposed start date is 1st September 2026. Our client is an innovative charity dedicated to helping students unlock their potential in mathematics. Through enrichment programmes and small-group online tutorials, they support thousands of students each year to develop confidence, reasoning, and problem-solving skills beyond the classroom. The Opportunity This is a brand-new, fully remote position where you'll take the lead on finance, compliance, HR, and operational support. It's a hands-on role with real breadth-perfect for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and variety. You'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, remains compliant, and continues to scale its impact. Key Duties include: Finance Managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial records Processing income streams (including platforms like JustGiving and Stripe) Gift Aid administration and claims Payroll coordination and HMRC submissions Producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and audit-ready reports Managing payment runs, expenses, and credit control Maintaining ledgers, fixed asset registers, and banking systems Compliance Acting as the key contact for regulatory matters Managing Charity Commission reporting and annual returns Ensuring adherence to relevant laws, policies, and the organisation's governing framework HR & Payroll Acting as the first point of contact for payroll and HR queries Administering payroll, pensions, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, etc.) . We are looking for an individual who: Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience, with at least five years of relevant experience within finance, HR and compliance Knowledge of the Charity or Education sectors would be advantageous but not a necessity Has a minimum of 3 years proven payroll processing experience, including knowledge of but not limited to SSP, Maternity and Parental Leave, Sickness, Annual Leave, P60, P11Ds and pension auto enrolment Has integrity, discretion and the ability to deal with confidential information Is tactful, diplomatic and approachable, with the ability to deal assertively with a range of people Has excellent IT, administration and communication skills (both written and verbal with attention to detail) What's on offer: Part-time hours, Monday to Friday 5 hours per day/25 hours per week with the option to increase hours as work demands/your role develops Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 pro rata (£22,000 - £28,000) Training support and a period of handover will be provided by our current support providers A competitive salary commensurate with experience Fully remote working Auto-enrolment employer pension contribution Option to make additional pension contributions through salary sacrifice 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a 5 hour working day) Enhanced sick pay 1 st September 2026 start date desirable Closing date is 1 st July 2026 Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed). By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Elevation Recruitment Group
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a well-established construction SME in Chesterfield with an annual turnover of £10 Million t/o. They are currently looking for a Financial Controller to come in a manage a small team and work closely with the business owner. They offer hybrid working 4 days a week in the office with scope to go down to 3 days a week in the office after 6 months. The office hours are Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm). Benefits include: Salary up to £ days holiday and auto enrolment pension. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, and strong financial controls across the business. The role will support senior leadership by providing financial insight, maintaining compliance, and driving improvements in financial processes and performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic decision-making, cash flow management, and supporting the continued growth of the organisation. Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of the business Manage and develop a small finance team Partner with operational leaders across the business Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts Lead the month-end and year-end close processes Prepare financial reports and performance analysis for senior management Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs to support business decisions Lead the annual budgeting process. Develop rolling forecasts and financial models Provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts Monitor and manage cash flow forecasting Optimise working capital including receivables, payables, and inventory Maintain robust internal financial controls and procedures Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory regulations Coordinate with external accountants Review and improve financial processes and controls. Support implementation or optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools Drive automation and efficiency improvements across finance operations Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency Key Skills & Experience: Previous experience gained in a senior finance role Experience of working within an SME Experience working within the construction sector is essential Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience Leadership skills Experience managing financial systems and improving processes. Commercial finance or business partnering experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proactive, hands-on approach in a dynamic environment If you are interested in this role, please apply today!
May 02, 2026
Full time
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a well-established construction SME in Chesterfield with an annual turnover of £10 Million t/o. They are currently looking for a Financial Controller to come in a manage a small team and work closely with the business owner. They offer hybrid working 4 days a week in the office with scope to go down to 3 days a week in the office after 6 months. The office hours are Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm). Benefits include: Salary up to £ days holiday and auto enrolment pension. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations, ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, and strong financial controls across the business. The role will support senior leadership by providing financial insight, maintaining compliance, and driving improvements in financial processes and performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in strategic decision-making, cash flow management, and supporting the continued growth of the organisation. Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of the business Manage and develop a small finance team Partner with operational leaders across the business Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts Lead the month-end and year-end close processes Prepare financial reports and performance analysis for senior management Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs to support business decisions Lead the annual budgeting process. Develop rolling forecasts and financial models Provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts Monitor and manage cash flow forecasting Optimise working capital including receivables, payables, and inventory Maintain robust internal financial controls and procedures Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory regulations Coordinate with external accountants Review and improve financial processes and controls. Support implementation or optimisation of finance systems and reporting tools Drive automation and efficiency improvements across finance operations Provide financial insight to support commercial decision-making Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency Key Skills & Experience: Previous experience gained in a senior finance role Experience of working within an SME Experience working within the construction sector is essential Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience Leadership skills Experience managing financial systems and improving processes. Commercial finance or business partnering experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proactive, hands-on approach in a dynamic environment If you are interested in this role, please apply today!
Accounts Assistant - K3 Capital Group An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Group Finance Department of an ambitious and growing Private Equity backed business for a driven and enthusiastic individual. Reporting to a division Finance Manager, you will be part of the Group Finance Department and be a key member of the finance team for one of the divisions of the group. K3 Capital Group is a Private Equity backed Advisory and Professional Services organisation consisting of 23 businesses providing bespoke advisory solutions to SME and Mid-market corporate clients. The group is highly acquisitive and has ambitious growth plans, creating the perfect career path for the appropriate candidate. It's a great time to join a high-growth PE backed business investing heavily in systems, automation, and leadership development. The Role As an Accounts Assistant your role will involve a range of accounting responsibilities in addition to supporting a Finance Manager with month-end accounting processes. Raising sales invoices to clients Bank/credit card statement reconciliations Posting journals in the finance system Assistance with monthly balance sheet preparation and reconciliations Resolving queries and issues with the finance system to support team Liaising with central finance functions (AP/Credit Control) Assistance with production of weekly and monthly KPI reports Supporting integration of acquisitions onto finance system Assisting Finance Manager as required This is a superb opportunity to progress your accounting career rapidly within a high-growth business environment. The Person You will be an Accounts Professional with at least 12 months relevant experience and be able to meet the following criteria: Excellent standard of general education including passes in GCSE English & Maths Keen to pursue accountancy qualification Strong interest in finance, data and business Good Microsoft Excel knowledge and skills Confident and pro-active nature Flexible and adaptable individual to thrive in a high growth and ever-changing business Positive, can-do attitude with an enthusiastic and energetic approach to work - a "go getter" Team player with a collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills Ability to produce high quality work to tight deadlines The Benefits Competitive salary with annual reviews Comprehensive benefits package Study support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) Hybrid working available once trained and competent in the role
May 02, 2026
Full time
Accounts Assistant - K3 Capital Group An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Group Finance Department of an ambitious and growing Private Equity backed business for a driven and enthusiastic individual. Reporting to a division Finance Manager, you will be part of the Group Finance Department and be a key member of the finance team for one of the divisions of the group. K3 Capital Group is a Private Equity backed Advisory and Professional Services organisation consisting of 23 businesses providing bespoke advisory solutions to SME and Mid-market corporate clients. The group is highly acquisitive and has ambitious growth plans, creating the perfect career path for the appropriate candidate. It's a great time to join a high-growth PE backed business investing heavily in systems, automation, and leadership development. The Role As an Accounts Assistant your role will involve a range of accounting responsibilities in addition to supporting a Finance Manager with month-end accounting processes. Raising sales invoices to clients Bank/credit card statement reconciliations Posting journals in the finance system Assistance with monthly balance sheet preparation and reconciliations Resolving queries and issues with the finance system to support team Liaising with central finance functions (AP/Credit Control) Assistance with production of weekly and monthly KPI reports Supporting integration of acquisitions onto finance system Assisting Finance Manager as required This is a superb opportunity to progress your accounting career rapidly within a high-growth business environment. The Person You will be an Accounts Professional with at least 12 months relevant experience and be able to meet the following criteria: Excellent standard of general education including passes in GCSE English & Maths Keen to pursue accountancy qualification Strong interest in finance, data and business Good Microsoft Excel knowledge and skills Confident and pro-active nature Flexible and adaptable individual to thrive in a high growth and ever-changing business Positive, can-do attitude with an enthusiastic and energetic approach to work - a "go getter" Team player with a collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills Ability to produce high quality work to tight deadlines The Benefits Competitive salary with annual reviews Comprehensive benefits package Study support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) Hybrid working available once trained and competent in the role
My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on technical accounting, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include: Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients. Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the financial implications are fully understood at the outset. To immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week in the office. To be considered for the role you will need to ideally be a fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience. The salary on offer is circa 50,000.
May 02, 2026
Full time
My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on technical accounting, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include: Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients. Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the financial implications are fully understood at the outset. To immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week in the office. To be considered for the role you will need to ideally be a fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience. The salary on offer is circa 50,000.
My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on Capital, Tax and Treasury, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include: Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients. Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the financial implications are fully understood at the outset. To immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week in the office. To be considered for the role you will need to ideally be a fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience. The salary on offer is circa 50,000.
May 02, 2026
Full time
My Local Government client is looking to recruit a Group Accountant, with a focused on Capital, Tax and Treasury, to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Finance Manager your role will include: Support the Co-ordination of budgets, medium term financial plan, service plans & annual accounts closure in accordance with fixed timescales & processes for the whole of the council and at other times as required by clients. In accordance with agreed timetables/deadlines manage the accurate & timely completion of grant claims, government & other returns, publications & research to internal/external clients. Liaise with and provide financial advice & training to directors, heads of service and budget holders. On an ad-hoc basis be a member on tender evaluation & grant panels. To identify which bid offers the most economically advantageous proposal for the council based on the criteria specified in the relevant documentation and ensure the financial implications are fully understood at the outset. To immediately advise the Finance Manager/Business Partner, Head of Finance and/or Director of Finance on any issue that could affect the discharge of the statutory duties of the s151 officer. This is a permanent role with 1 day a week in the office. To be considered for the role you will need to ideally be a fully qualified accountant with previous local government experience. The salary on offer is circa 50,000.
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.
May 02, 2026
Full time
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.
Pricing Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits UK (Remote/Hybrid) Are you the "Excel Legend" in your current office? Do you enjoy getting under the hood of a dataset to find out what's actually happening with the margins? We are representing a well-established national group looking for a Pricing Manager to lead their day-to-day commercial data function. This is a hands-on role perfect for a technical specialist who loves building tools and ensuring pricing accuracy across a large business. The Core Mission As the Pricing Manager, you will be the lead specialist for the group's pricing integrity. You'll be responsible for maintaining and updating the models that keep the business competitive. This isn't just about high-level theory; it's about the "nitty-gritty" of data-ensuring cost changes are reflected accurately and margins are protected. The Excel Standard We'll be honest: if you don't love spreadsheets, you won't love this role. We need a Super-User who can navigate complex workbooks with ease. You should be comfortable with: Model Maintenance: Taking existing pricing models and making them faster, better, and more accurate. Advanced Logic: High proficiency in SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and data arrays. Data Cleaning: Using Power Query to pull together data from different parts of the business without breaking a sweat. Reporting: Creating clear, functional dashboards that the sales teams can actually use. What You'll Be Doing Price Implementation: Managing the end-to-end process of price changes and updates across the system. Margin Support: Providing the commercial teams with the data they need to make informed decisions. Trend Analysis: Spotting patterns in product performance and flagging risks or opportunities to senior management. Process Improvement: Finding ways to automate the boring stuff so you can focus on the interesting data. The Ideal Profile Highly Analytical: You likely come from a Pricing, Commercial Analysis, or Finance background. The "Fixer": You enjoy troubleshooting data errors and building robust templates. Detail Oriented: You're the person who catches the decimal point error before it goes live. Communication: You can explain a data trend to a non-technical colleague without using too much jargon. What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Analyst or an established Pricing Manager to own the pricing function for a respected group. It offers a stable environment, a supportive team, and the chance to be the definitive technical expert in your field. Think you have the Excel skills we need? Apply with your CV today.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Pricing Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Benefits UK (Remote/Hybrid) Are you the "Excel Legend" in your current office? Do you enjoy getting under the hood of a dataset to find out what's actually happening with the margins? We are representing a well-established national group looking for a Pricing Manager to lead their day-to-day commercial data function. This is a hands-on role perfect for a technical specialist who loves building tools and ensuring pricing accuracy across a large business. The Core Mission As the Pricing Manager, you will be the lead specialist for the group's pricing integrity. You'll be responsible for maintaining and updating the models that keep the business competitive. This isn't just about high-level theory; it's about the "nitty-gritty" of data-ensuring cost changes are reflected accurately and margins are protected. The Excel Standard We'll be honest: if you don't love spreadsheets, you won't love this role. We need a Super-User who can navigate complex workbooks with ease. You should be comfortable with: Model Maintenance: Taking existing pricing models and making them faster, better, and more accurate. Advanced Logic: High proficiency in SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and data arrays. Data Cleaning: Using Power Query to pull together data from different parts of the business without breaking a sweat. Reporting: Creating clear, functional dashboards that the sales teams can actually use. What You'll Be Doing Price Implementation: Managing the end-to-end process of price changes and updates across the system. Margin Support: Providing the commercial teams with the data they need to make informed decisions. Trend Analysis: Spotting patterns in product performance and flagging risks or opportunities to senior management. Process Improvement: Finding ways to automate the boring stuff so you can focus on the interesting data. The Ideal Profile Highly Analytical: You likely come from a Pricing, Commercial Analysis, or Finance background. The "Fixer": You enjoy troubleshooting data errors and building robust templates. Detail Oriented: You're the person who catches the decimal point error before it goes live. Communication: You can explain a data trend to a non-technical colleague without using too much jargon. What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Analyst or an established Pricing Manager to own the pricing function for a respected group. It offers a stable environment, a supportive team, and the chance to be the definitive technical expert in your field. Think you have the Excel skills we need? Apply with your CV today.
Sewell Wallis is partnering exclusively with a growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to their team. This Assistant Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller, who will be a brilliant mentor for a candidate who has ambitions to progress within a business. This role would suit a candidate who has a desire to learn and expand their base of knowledge and gain exposure to wider finance functions. If you're working in a similar Assistant Management Accountant level role and wanting to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing? Management accounts production and support for allocated contracts, being the key finance contact across these contracts. Liaising with site teams and operational managers to gather information relevant to the reporting function. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders to provide them with figures and details of how their work areas are performing against budgeted expectations. Support with the delivery of high-quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises Raising of Sales Invoices in a timely manner. Support the team in providing data analysis required through the annual statutory audit Key commercial impact. Accurate and timely reporting along with financial analysis and commercial awareness to contribute to effective operational decision making. Other ad-hoc duties specified by Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that group accounting dates are met. What skills will you need? Previous experience within a similar role. Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT or chartered). Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems. Attention to detail Financial awareness The ability to build relationships through effective communication. A quick learner with the ability to retain and implement information and deliver the required outputs. What's on offer? Study Support Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Westfield Health Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is partnering exclusively with a growing business based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to their team. This Assistant Management Accountant role reports directly to the Financial Controller, who will be a brilliant mentor for a candidate who has ambitions to progress within a business. This role would suit a candidate who has a desire to learn and expand their base of knowledge and gain exposure to wider finance functions. If you're working in a similar Assistant Management Accountant level role and wanting to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you! What will you be doing? Management accounts production and support for allocated contracts, being the key finance contact across these contracts. Liaising with site teams and operational managers to gather information relevant to the reporting function. Involvement in Monthly meetings with operational leaders to provide them with figures and details of how their work areas are performing against budgeted expectations. Support with the delivery of high-quality regular reporting, analysis and insights to business, forecasts, budgets and business plans with no surprises Raising of Sales Invoices in a timely manner. Support the team in providing data analysis required through the annual statutory audit Key commercial impact. Accurate and timely reporting along with financial analysis and commercial awareness to contribute to effective operational decision making. Other ad-hoc duties specified by Financial Controller. Helping to drive continuous improvement through system processes and management information across the finance function. Maintaining Group reporting deadlines and ensuring that group accounting dates are met. What skills will you need? Previous experience within a similar role. Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT or chartered). Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems. Attention to detail Financial awareness The ability to build relationships through effective communication. A quick learner with the ability to retain and implement information and deliver the required outputs. What's on offer? Study Support Bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Westfield Health Please apply below, or for more information, contact Lawrie Bacon. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3 6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid-sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe. The Role You ll step into a hands-on position where you ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery Key Requirements Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) Minimum 5 years PQE Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? High-impact role with immediate responsibility Competitive day rate, outside IR35 Hybrid working in Cambridge Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3 6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson Group are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid-sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe. The Role You ll step into a hands-on position where you ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery Key Requirements Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) Minimum 5 years PQE Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? High-impact role with immediate responsibility Competitive day rate, outside IR35 Hybrid working in Cambridge Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation If you re available at short notice and ready to make an immediate impact, we d like to hear from you apply now or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)
May 01, 2026
Contractor
Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3 6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid-sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe. The Role You ll step into a hands-on position where you ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery Key Requirements Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) Minimum 5 years PQE Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? High-impact role with immediate responsibility Competitive day rate, outside IR35 Hybrid working in Cambridge Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation Financial Accounting Manager (Contract) Cambridge (Hybrid) 3 6 Months £500/day (Outside IR35) Morson Group are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to support a key period of financial reporting and audit delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established defence organisation, taking ownership of statutory accounts for a mid-sized entity (£100 150m turnover) and playing a critical role in driving audit completion within a tight timeframe. The Role You ll step into a hands-on position where you ll quickly assess the current status of the accounts, pick up partially completed work, and lead the process through to completion. You ll act as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring deadlines are met while constructively challenging requests where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Deliver statutory financial accounts for a single entity Manage the audit process, working closely with external auditors Review existing work, identify issues, and implement solutions quickly Support corporation tax calculations in line with statutory submissions Prepare and submit R&D tax credit claims Collaborate with the internal finance team to ensure smooth delivery Key Requirements Big 4 trained (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) Minimum 5 years PQE Strong experience across audit, financial accounting, and reporting Proven ability to deliver statutory accounts and manage audits to completion Ability to quickly assess existing work, identify issues, and take action Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly Manufacturing or defence experience is beneficial but not essential Why Apply? High-impact role with immediate responsibility Competitive day rate, outside IR35 Hybrid working in Cambridge Opportunity to work within a leading defence organisation If you re available at short notice and ready to make an immediate impact, we d like to hear from you apply now or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Are you an experienced insurance operations professional? We have a super opportunity here for you, to join a specialist Lloyd s Broker. They place UK And International Risks into Lloyd s of London and focus on planning and presenting solutions to start-up organisations. They are a fast growing company who can offer you some superb career options. They are now seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Group Operations, to support the group and offer guidance and support on the group s operations, systems, processes and corporate governance from an operational and strategic level in both UK and Europe where you will offer guidance and support on the group s UK, European, North American and International growth by focusing on systems, processes and corporate governance items such as compliance and group-wide risk management. This is a brand new role, giving you a fantastic opportunity to own, create and design a role not previously held in the Group before. You will report into the Group CEO and Group MD, and be responsible for day-to-day operational oversight across the group, overseeing the end-to-end workflow here: new business marketing placement onboarding mid-term adjustments renewals invoicing claims liaison complaints. You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining company service standards & client outcomes, look after capacity, resourcing, and productivity, knowing where time is spent and where bottlenecks are (placement, admin, credit control, renewals, bordereaux, etc.) allocating work fairly and sensibly and building holiday/absence cover as well as MI & management reporting, looking at process improvement & automation and working with the broker admin & finance operations teams too. To be considered you will need to have an insurance ops management background, ideally in the London Market. Office hours are 9am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch with flexible working options, and hybrid working available. Salary on offer is £65-£75,000 + bonus , plus company benefits such as Pension, Private Medical, EV Salary Sacrifice scheme. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment
May 01, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced insurance operations professional? We have a super opportunity here for you, to join a specialist Lloyd s Broker. They place UK And International Risks into Lloyd s of London and focus on planning and presenting solutions to start-up organisations. They are a fast growing company who can offer you some superb career options. They are now seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Group Operations, to support the group and offer guidance and support on the group s operations, systems, processes and corporate governance from an operational and strategic level in both UK and Europe where you will offer guidance and support on the group s UK, European, North American and International growth by focusing on systems, processes and corporate governance items such as compliance and group-wide risk management. This is a brand new role, giving you a fantastic opportunity to own, create and design a role not previously held in the Group before. You will report into the Group CEO and Group MD, and be responsible for day-to-day operational oversight across the group, overseeing the end-to-end workflow here: new business marketing placement onboarding mid-term adjustments renewals invoicing claims liaison complaints. You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining company service standards & client outcomes, look after capacity, resourcing, and productivity, knowing where time is spent and where bottlenecks are (placement, admin, credit control, renewals, bordereaux, etc.) allocating work fairly and sensibly and building holiday/absence cover as well as MI & management reporting, looking at process improvement & automation and working with the broker admin & finance operations teams too. To be considered you will need to have an insurance ops management background, ideally in the London Market. Office hours are 9am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch with flexible working options, and hybrid working available. Salary on offer is £65-£75,000 + bonus , plus company benefits such as Pension, Private Medical, EV Salary Sacrifice scheme. If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran at CKB Recruitment
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a part-time role where you can have real influence within a growing SME? This is a number one, hands-on position within a £6m turnover product-based business, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape pricing, profitability and financial strategy as the company scales. The role is three days per week and fully office-based, ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in the business. What will the Commercial Finance Manager role involve? Leading the finance function, ensuring strong controls and financial governance Acting as a key partner to the SLT, providing insight to support growth and decision-making Developing and refining pricing strategies and margin control processes Analysing profitability across customers, products and commercial schemes Building and maintaining clear financial dashboards and performance reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Identifying risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations Providing cover for day-to-day finance operations when required Suitable Candidate for the Commercial Finance Manager role: Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME environment Strong commercial awareness with experience in pricing, margin and profitability analysis Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on, with strong stakeholder communication skills Additional benefits and information for the role of Commercial Finance Manager: Fully office-based role with flexibility on how the three days are structured Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business with plans to double in size Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Finance Manager looking for a part-time role where you can have real influence within a growing SME? This is a number one, hands-on position within a £6m turnover product-based business, offering the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape pricing, profitability and financial strategy as the company scales. The role is three days per week and fully office-based, ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in the business. What will the Commercial Finance Manager role involve? Leading the finance function, ensuring strong controls and financial governance Acting as a key partner to the SLT, providing insight to support growth and decision-making Developing and refining pricing strategies and margin control processes Analysing profitability across customers, products and commercial schemes Building and maintaining clear financial dashboards and performance reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Identifying risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations Providing cover for day-to-day finance operations when required Suitable Candidate for the Commercial Finance Manager role: Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME environment Strong commercial awareness with experience in pricing, margin and profitability analysis Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on, with strong stakeholder communication skills Additional benefits and information for the role of Commercial Finance Manager: Fully office-based role with flexibility on how the three days are structured Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business with plans to double in size Salary will be dependent on experience CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
My client is a well-established Accountancy firm. Based in a friendly and supportive team in Nantwich you will be working on a portfolio of clients. Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join them on a permanent basis 5 hours per week Flexi start and finish times available Job Description Reporting directly to Payroll Manager you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of varied weekly, bi weekly & monthly payroll. Responsibilities and requirements Payroll bureau High volume/multiple small to medium client payrolls Varying payrolls and frequencies Must be able to hit the ground running Auto enrolment RTI Submissions Processing statutory payments Handling client payroll queries and collaborating with clients Year end procedures Desirable skills and attributes: Bureau experience Looking several experience Pensions & Autoenrolment A keen eye for detail Strong initiative Enjoy working within a team but have autonomy to work alone Excellent Excel Must have exceptional payroll knowledge answering queries STAR/IRIS experience desirable not essential 51491JT INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
May 01, 2026
Full time
My client is a well-established Accountancy firm. Based in a friendly and supportive team in Nantwich you will be working on a portfolio of clients. Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join them on a permanent basis 5 hours per week Flexi start and finish times available Job Description Reporting directly to Payroll Manager you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of varied weekly, bi weekly & monthly payroll. Responsibilities and requirements Payroll bureau High volume/multiple small to medium client payrolls Varying payrolls and frequencies Must be able to hit the ground running Auto enrolment RTI Submissions Processing statutory payments Handling client payroll queries and collaborating with clients Year end procedures Desirable skills and attributes: Bureau experience Looking several experience Pensions & Autoenrolment A keen eye for detail Strong initiative Enjoy working within a team but have autonomy to work alone Excellent Excel Must have exceptional payroll knowledge answering queries STAR/IRIS experience desirable not essential 51491JT INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Officer based in London, the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. Payroll Officer - 18.00- 22.00 per hour PAYE This is a hybrid position. on average 2 days per week although there's room for some flexibility. To support the day to day delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service, that ensures staff are paid accurately and on time and that statutory deductions, reporting and validation processes are carried out in a timely manner. Monitoring and validation of statutory returns and employer data submissions along with associated payments. Support the Payroll Manager on Midland iTrent Payroll functionality - previous experience using iTrent is desirable but not essential Part of a large team delivering an in house payroll for around 8000 employees Previous experience processing LGPS pension schemes is also desirable 51268EJR1 INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
May 01, 2026
Seasonal
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll Officer based in London, the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. Payroll Officer - 18.00- 22.00 per hour PAYE This is a hybrid position. on average 2 days per week although there's room for some flexibility. To support the day to day delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service, that ensures staff are paid accurately and on time and that statutory deductions, reporting and validation processes are carried out in a timely manner. Monitoring and validation of statutory returns and employer data submissions along with associated payments. Support the Payroll Manager on Midland iTrent Payroll functionality - previous experience using iTrent is desirable but not essential Part of a large team delivering an in house payroll for around 8000 employees Previous experience processing LGPS pension schemes is also desirable 51268EJR1 INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
A well-established SME operating in the construction sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join their team based in Brighouse. This is a key appointment and represents the No.1 finance role on site, responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, with a dotted line to Group Finance, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring robust financial control and reporting across the business. The role will also contribute to strategic planning and business decision-making, providing valuable financial insight to support growth and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, including transactional processing, month-end and year-end close. Preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis. Cash flow forecasting and management. Budget preparation, monitoring and reforecasting. VAT returns, CIS returns and statutory compliance. Liaison with external auditors and other stakeholders. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider management team to support strategic business initiatives. Requirements: A qualified or QBE finance professional, ideally with experience within an SME environment. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) or similar ERP/accounting systems would be an advantage but not essential. Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on approach. Confident communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and supportive business. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
May 01, 2026
Full time
A well-established SME operating in the construction sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join their team based in Brighouse. This is a key appointment and represents the No.1 finance role on site, responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, with a dotted line to Group Finance, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring robust financial control and reporting across the business. The role will also contribute to strategic planning and business decision-making, providing valuable financial insight to support growth and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Full responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, including transactional processing, month-end and year-end close. Preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis. Cash flow forecasting and management. Budget preparation, monitoring and reforecasting. VAT returns, CIS returns and statutory compliance. Liaison with external auditors and other stakeholders. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider management team to support strategic business initiatives. Requirements: A qualified or QBE finance professional, ideally with experience within an SME environment. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) or similar ERP/accounting systems would be an advantage but not essential. Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on approach. Confident communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and supportive business. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. If you are interested in this Finance Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting an exciting group, based in London, who are seeking to recruit an Interim Corporate Tax Manager on a part-time basis to join their senior finance team. £(Apply online only) per day (inside ir35) Duration - 6 - 12 months Remote working Key responsibilities of the role: Management of the UK tax compliance and reporting process In house preparation of UK tax computations Accurate and timely preparation of corporate tax calculations for forecasts and year-end financial statements Responsibility for cash tax forecasting across the Group Management of global transfer pricing processes Evaluate, monitor and mitigate global tax risk via monitoring and improvement of appropriate tax control processes Provide support and tax advice to regional financial controllers for global tax audits Key Skills/Experience of the Tax Manager: Recognised accounting/tax qualification Experience of preparing tax computations with Alphatax Industry experience of year end tax reporting and cash tax forecasting Operational transfer pricing understanding Contact (url removed) or apply below. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).
May 01, 2026
Contractor
Venture Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting an exciting group, based in London, who are seeking to recruit an Interim Corporate Tax Manager on a part-time basis to join their senior finance team. £(Apply online only) per day (inside ir35) Duration - 6 - 12 months Remote working Key responsibilities of the role: Management of the UK tax compliance and reporting process In house preparation of UK tax computations Accurate and timely preparation of corporate tax calculations for forecasts and year-end financial statements Responsibility for cash tax forecasting across the Group Management of global transfer pricing processes Evaluate, monitor and mitigate global tax risk via monitoring and improvement of appropriate tax control processes Provide support and tax advice to regional financial controllers for global tax audits Key Skills/Experience of the Tax Manager: Recognised accounting/tax qualification Experience of preparing tax computations with Alphatax Industry experience of year end tax reporting and cash tax forecasting Operational transfer pricing understanding Contact (url removed) or apply below. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed).
If you're a driven audit professional looking for a role where no two days are the same, this could be the one. Join a well-established, nationally recognised accountancy and advisory firm and work with a genuinely diverse client base, from fast-growing international groups to large established corporates across a wide range of industries. This is a firm that invests in its people, champions flexible working, and offers real scope to develop your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment. Job Title: Audit Senior Job Type: Perm Location: Cardiff (CF10) Salary: £37 000 Reference no: 16067 Audit Senior Benefits Agile and flexible working embedded in the culture Clear career progression with structured learning and coaching opportunities Private medical cover Enhanced parental leave Volunteering days Wellbeing initiatives and dedicated support Discounts across a range of retailers Audit Senior About The Role This is a technically engaging role with real variety and genuine responsibility from day one. Reporting into an Audit Manager, you'll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working across a broad portfolio of mid-size and large clients, both UK-based and international. You'll also play a key part in developing junior team members, reviewing their work and supporting their growth. Engagements are delivered both remotely and on client sites, so you'll be comfortable adapting your approach depending on the environment. Key responsibilities: Lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion, in line with International Standards on Auditing Prepare and review accounts in accordance with UK GAAP or IFRS Supervise and review the work of junior colleagues, providing coaching and constructive feedback Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact Identify and assess key audit risks, escalating where appropriate Collaborate with wider audit and advisory teams to deliver a quality, on-time service Leverage technology and digital tools to work efficiently across remote and on-site engagements The successful Audit Senior will have: ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified (or studying towards), with recent experience in audit and assurance within an accountancy practice Proven ability to lead audit assignments end-to-end with minimal supervision Strong technical knowledge of ISAs, UK GAAP, and/or IFRS Experience reviewing junior team members' work and supporting their development Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with both clients and senior stakeholders A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
May 01, 2026
Full time
If you're a driven audit professional looking for a role where no two days are the same, this could be the one. Join a well-established, nationally recognised accountancy and advisory firm and work with a genuinely diverse client base, from fast-growing international groups to large established corporates across a wide range of industries. This is a firm that invests in its people, champions flexible working, and offers real scope to develop your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment. Job Title: Audit Senior Job Type: Perm Location: Cardiff (CF10) Salary: £37 000 Reference no: 16067 Audit Senior Benefits Agile and flexible working embedded in the culture Clear career progression with structured learning and coaching opportunities Private medical cover Enhanced parental leave Volunteering days Wellbeing initiatives and dedicated support Discounts across a range of retailers Audit Senior About The Role This is a technically engaging role with real variety and genuine responsibility from day one. Reporting into an Audit Manager, you'll take ownership of audit assignments from planning through to completion, working across a broad portfolio of mid-size and large clients, both UK-based and international. You'll also play a key part in developing junior team members, reviewing their work and supporting their growth. Engagements are delivered both remotely and on client sites, so you'll be comfortable adapting your approach depending on the environment. Key responsibilities: Lead external audit assignments from planning through to completion, in line with International Standards on Auditing Prepare and review accounts in accordance with UK GAAP or IFRS Supervise and review the work of junior colleagues, providing coaching and constructive feedback Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact Identify and assess key audit risks, escalating where appropriate Collaborate with wider audit and advisory teams to deliver a quality, on-time service Leverage technology and digital tools to work efficiently across remote and on-site engagements The successful Audit Senior will have: ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified (or studying towards), with recent experience in audit and assurance within an accountancy practice Proven ability to lead audit assignments end-to-end with minimal supervision Strong technical knowledge of ISAs, UK GAAP, and/or IFRS Experience reviewing junior team members' work and supporting their development Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with both clients and senior stakeholders A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)
