Hays
Private Client Tax Senior Manager Opportunity Your new company Join a nationally respected firm in audit, tax, advisory and consulting, where people feel supported, included and genuinely enjoy their work. As the Tax team grows, they're looking for a Senior Manager to help shape the future. It's a place where careers flourish, contributions matter, and making a positive difference-for clients, communities and colleagues-is part of everyday life. Your new role This is a key role within the Private Client team, where you'll provide expert technical guidance and exceptional client service. You'll manage a key portfolio and play a vital part in driving business growth. The role includes leading within the management group and supporting colleagues across the team. You'll need to engage confidently with high-net-worth clients and their advisors, translating complex tax matters into clear guidance. Mentorship will be a core element too, offering support and training to junior team members. You'll be responsible for reviewing tax returns and computations within agreed deadlines, ensuring the delivery of compliance is both efficient and well-controlled. You'll support senior colleagues with tax planning and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be a key part of your role, alongside managing expectations with care and clarity.Your technical expertise should cover a broad range of areas relevant to private clients-particularly international tax matters, property, income tax, CGT, IHT, trusts and estates. You'll be well-versed in UK resident and non-dom tax matters, including offshore trusts and structures, and stay informed on both domestic and global tax legislation.You'll produce tailored, high-quality written reports suited to a variety of audiences-from clients with limited financial knowledge to experienced offshore trustees. In some cases, you'll prepare court-appropriate documentation for expert witness work in financial remedy proceedings.Managing work in progress will be essential, including meeting recoverability targets and ensuring fee quotes remain realistic and transparent. You'll maintain regular contact with clients, respond promptly, and anticipate their needs while keeping them informed throughout the process.Professional risk must be carefully managed through thorough documentation, collaboration with senior colleagues, and adherence to proper review procedures. You'll also take on other responsibilities as required to meet evolving business needs. What you'll need to succeed This role suits a tax manager aiming for senior level, or a senior manager seeking something new. You'll be proactive, professional, and able to meet client needs with minimal supervision. Experience managing high net worth clients is key. CTA is essential; STEP or ADIT is a plus. Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness are important. You should be organised, well-informed on tax, and supportive of your team's growth. Skills, Knowledge & Experience You should have broad tax experience and work well with minimal Partner oversight. You'll meet deadlines, handle billing, and manage expectations. Partners rely on you, and your team looks to you for direction.Technically, you'll understand private client tax, especially cross-border issues. You're recognised for your expertise and comfortable with HMRC. You handle high-pressure advice with confidence.You understand client risk appetite and tailor communication accordingly. You help clients stay up to date and offer strategic, personalised solutions. You build knowledge across the firm and connect with quality intermediaries.You lead by example, earning trust from your team. Your judgement is respected, and your input valued. You tackle tough situations with composure and clarity. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a collaborative, inclusive and welcoming culture that's committed to supporting your growth and development. With access to specialist knowledge, valuable resources and ongoing learning opportunities, your career here can be both satisfying and rewarding. You'll benefit from competitive pay, flexible benefits, a clearly mapped-out career pathway and a working environment that adapts to your needs. 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.
Private Client Tax Senior Manager Opportunity Your new company Join a nationally respected firm in audit, tax, advisory and consulting, where people feel supported, included and genuinely enjoy their work. As the Tax team grows, they're looking for a Senior Manager to help shape the future. It's a place where careers flourish, contributions matter, and making a positive difference-for clients, communities and colleagues-is part of everyday life. Your new role This is a key role within the Private Client team, where you'll provide expert technical guidance and exceptional client service. You'll manage a key portfolio and play a vital part in driving business growth. The role includes leading within the management group and supporting colleagues across the team. You'll need to engage confidently with high-net-worth clients and their advisors, translating complex tax matters into clear guidance. Mentorship will be a core element too, offering support and training to junior team members. You'll be responsible for reviewing tax returns and computations within agreed deadlines, ensuring the delivery of compliance is both efficient and well-controlled. You'll support senior colleagues with tax planning and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be a key part of your role, alongside managing expectations with care and clarity.Your technical expertise should cover a broad range of areas relevant to private clients-particularly international tax matters, property, income tax, CGT, IHT, trusts and estates. You'll be well-versed in UK resident and non-dom tax matters, including offshore trusts and structures, and stay informed on both domestic and global tax legislation.You'll produce tailored, high-quality written reports suited to a variety of audiences-from clients with limited financial knowledge to experienced offshore trustees. In some cases, you'll prepare court-appropriate documentation for expert witness work in financial remedy proceedings.Managing work in progress will be essential, including meeting recoverability targets and ensuring fee quotes remain realistic and transparent. You'll maintain regular contact with clients, respond promptly, and anticipate their needs while keeping them informed throughout the process.Professional risk must be carefully managed through thorough documentation, collaboration with senior colleagues, and adherence to proper review procedures. You'll also take on other responsibilities as required to meet evolving business needs. What you'll need to succeed This role suits a tax manager aiming for senior level, or a senior manager seeking something new. You'll be proactive, professional, and able to meet client needs with minimal supervision. Experience managing high net worth clients is key. CTA is essential; STEP or ADIT is a plus. Strong relationship-building skills and commercial awareness are important. You should be organised, well-informed on tax, and supportive of your team's growth. Skills, Knowledge & Experience You should have broad tax experience and work well with minimal Partner oversight. You'll meet deadlines, handle billing, and manage expectations. Partners rely on you, and your team looks to you for direction.Technically, you'll understand private client tax, especially cross-border issues. You're recognised for your expertise and comfortable with HMRC. You handle high-pressure advice with confidence.You understand client risk appetite and tailor communication accordingly. You help clients stay up to date and offer strategic, personalised solutions. You build knowledge across the firm and connect with quality intermediaries.You lead by example, earning trust from your team. Your judgement is respected, and your input valued. You tackle tough situations with composure and clarity. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a collaborative, inclusive and welcoming culture that's committed to supporting your growth and development. With access to specialist knowledge, valuable resources and ongoing learning opportunities, your career here can be both satisfying and rewarding. You'll benefit from competitive pay, flexible benefits, a clearly mapped-out career pathway and a working environment that adapts to your needs. 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.
Harmonic Group Ltd
Interim Financial Controller PE-Backed Creative Agency 6 Month Contract The Client Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growth, PE-backed creative agency group in their search for an Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a key period of growth and transformation. This role will report directly to the CFO and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, delivering high-quality financial reporting, completing the annual audit process, and maintaining strong financial controls across the group. Our client is an international creative services group with operations across Europe, North America and the Middle East. The business comprises several specialist brands delivering high-end creative, visual and experiential services to a global client base. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong financial controls. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced contractor who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and delivering across core finance activities. The successful candidate will lead the audit process, oversee month-end close, manage statutory reporting requirements, and support the wider business through accurate financial information and analysis. The focus will be on execution, delivery, and maintaining business-as-usual finance operations rather than long-term team development or strategic transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts. Prepare monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, and financial analysis for senior leadership. Lead the year-end audit process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Prepare statutory accounts and support all statutory reporting requirements. Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance across all relevant jurisdictions. Oversee payroll processes, working closely with external providers where applicable. Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and month-end controls. Ensure financial records remain accurate and compliant with accounting standards. Essential Experience ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Strong audit background with excellent technical accounting knowledge. Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or Financial Accountant. Significant experience delivering month-end close and management reporting in a multi-entity environment. Hands-on experience managing external audits and statutory reporting processes. Strong understanding of VAT compliance and payroll processes. Ability to operate autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems experience. Desirable Experience Previous experience within a PE-backed business. Exposure to multi-entity group structures. Background within creative services, media, marketing, consulting, or agency environments. Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day (IR35 to be confirmed) Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information () Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues that may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Interim Financial Controller PE-Backed Creative Agency 6 Month Contract The Client Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growth, PE-backed creative agency group in their search for an Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a key period of growth and transformation. This role will report directly to the CFO and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, delivering high-quality financial reporting, completing the annual audit process, and maintaining strong financial controls across the group. Our client is an international creative services group with operations across Europe, North America and the Middle East. The business comprises several specialist brands delivering high-end creative, visual and experiential services to a global client base. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong financial controls. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced contractor who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and delivering across core finance activities. The successful candidate will lead the audit process, oversee month-end close, manage statutory reporting requirements, and support the wider business through accurate financial information and analysis. The focus will be on execution, delivery, and maintaining business-as-usual finance operations rather than long-term team development or strategic transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts. Prepare monthly management accounts, board reporting packs, and financial analysis for senior leadership. Lead the year-end audit process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Prepare statutory accounts and support all statutory reporting requirements. Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance across all relevant jurisdictions. Oversee payroll processes, working closely with external providers where applicable. Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and month-end controls. Ensure financial records remain accurate and compliant with accounting standards. Essential Experience ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. Strong audit background with excellent technical accounting knowledge. Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or Financial Accountant. Significant experience delivering month-end close and management reporting in a multi-entity environment. Hands-on experience managing external audits and statutory reporting processes. Strong understanding of VAT compliance and payroll processes. Ability to operate autonomously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems experience. Desirable Experience Previous experience within a PE-backed business. Exposure to multi-entity group structures. Background within creative services, media, marketing, consulting, or agency environments. Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day (IR35 to be confirmed) Location: London (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred Please feel free to get in touch with Ewan Fenley for more information () Please feel free to share this with any friends or colleagues that may be interested. At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.
Boston Consulting Group
Locations: London Boston Paris Chicago Madrid Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Director - Cusomter Experience, BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's Marketing, Sales, and Pricing (MSP) Practice Area, you will be a key contributor towards the strategic agenda for the Customer Experience sector. You will grow and deploy a team of 4+ Customer Experience Sector experts to provide value added support to the business and be responsible for team's performance across all KPIs (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.). You will also take ownership for the team's development and career progression. Additionally, you will directly contribute to cases, proposals, client workshops based upon your own extensive experience in the domain. You will support SATT & Conferences, presenting expertise in meetings & conferences. BCG's Customer Experience consulting team help clients to transform their business at scale, driving cost-effective growth and life-time value through omnichannel and digital strategies. As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage you will partner with consulting leadership to bring to market new consulting offers and provide case teams with the latest insight and tools to drive client impact. You'll serve as thought partner and subject matter expert to case teams and consulting leaders, helping to structure and solve complex issues. This is a diverse role that will see you engaged on a variety of product marketing, sales enablement, and expert consulting assignments. You'll conduct research to support offer development and go-to- market; build / deploy client diagnostics to scope customer experience innovations and improvements; and partner with consulting teams to contribute to proposals and client workshops. Success in this role requires a blend of analytical and creative skills. You'll need to be able to conduct quant and qual analyses to map customer journeys and assess the business impact of meeting customer needs. You'll also need to be adept at understanding market priorities and crafting product messaging to communicate our customer experience value proposition and impact. It also requires an entrepreneurial flair. With the advent of AI, customer experiences and expectations are evolving fast. So are our clients. You'll need to keep ahead of the latest innovations and work to constantly evolve BCG's CX perspectives, insights, and client diagnostics so that we can answer our clients' toughest questions. YOU'RE GOOD AT Deep expertise in customer experiences across online and offline touchpoints Developing customer-centric strategies that drive growth, cost efficiency, and lifetime value Conducting quant / qual research to understand customer needs and pain points Mapping customer journeys, identifying "moments of truth," & designing target experiences Scoping & implementing AI, automation, and digital solutions to transform customer engagement Building data-driven business cases to prioritize CX investments and innovations Communicating with clients and stakeholders, in a credible and confident way Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual Proficient in agile ways of working Being flexible and bringing a curious and creative mindset Navigating complexity and ambiguity What You'll Bring 7+ years of consulting experience required; candidates with consulting experience preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 8+ years minimum industry experience required; 12-14+ years of industry experience strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred) Fluency in English (must have) Experience in any of the following sectors: telecom, retail, banking, insurance, or travel (preferred) Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Who You'll Work With As a Director - Customer Experience , BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path , you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities t o the ser vice of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers. Additional info BCG Vantage is a powerhouse of expertise, seamlessly embedded within Practice Areas and markets to drive extraordinary impact. It equips BCG case teams and clients with cutting-edge expertise, proprietary assets, actionable data, and transformative insights that empower our case teams and enable our clients to achieve their aspirations. With global experts across 20 Practices, covering more than 100 topics, sectors and offers, plus four focused geographic markets, BCG Vantage delivers unparalleled depth and breadth of insight & expertise. BCG Vantage consists of three career paths, each playing a crucial role in delivering value to clients, case teams and practice teams. Client Focus (Embedded Expertise) Integrates into client-facing teams to deliver direct client impact through expertise, know-how, and proprietary tools and assets Topic Activation (Sector Expertise with Proprietary Tool & Data Solutions) Combines deep domain insights with our know-how and proprietary assets to address targeted challenges directly with clients and project teams; co-creates insights on industry trends and functional topics, proprietary data and tools, and teams to codify IP that all enables BCG to deliver excellent business value with its clients Research (Practice Topic and Sector-Aligned Research and Insights) Delivers actionable research and insights tailored to the client project's needs; works with qualitative and quantitative data, conducts research and provides synthesized results from sources including commercial data, public and open source, company and industry research, macro-economic, commodities and trade data Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below. We expect total annualized compensation for Chicago & Boston based employees to be approximately the following: Base salary of $174,100 Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-30% 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Locations: London Boston Paris Chicago Madrid Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Director - Cusomter Experience, BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's Marketing, Sales, and Pricing (MSP) Practice Area, you will be a key contributor towards the strategic agenda for the Customer Experience sector. You will grow and deploy a team of 4+ Customer Experience Sector experts to provide value added support to the business and be responsible for team's performance across all KPIs (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.). You will also take ownership for the team's development and career progression. Additionally, you will directly contribute to cases, proposals, client workshops based upon your own extensive experience in the domain. You will support SATT & Conferences, presenting expertise in meetings & conferences. BCG's Customer Experience consulting team help clients to transform their business at scale, driving cost-effective growth and life-time value through omnichannel and digital strategies. As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage you will partner with consulting leadership to bring to market new consulting offers and provide case teams with the latest insight and tools to drive client impact. You'll serve as thought partner and subject matter expert to case teams and consulting leaders, helping to structure and solve complex issues. This is a diverse role that will see you engaged on a variety of product marketing, sales enablement, and expert consulting assignments. You'll conduct research to support offer development and go-to- market; build / deploy client diagnostics to scope customer experience innovations and improvements; and partner with consulting teams to contribute to proposals and client workshops. Success in this role requires a blend of analytical and creative skills. You'll need to be able to conduct quant and qual analyses to map customer journeys and assess the business impact of meeting customer needs. You'll also need to be adept at understanding market priorities and crafting product messaging to communicate our customer experience value proposition and impact. It also requires an entrepreneurial flair. With the advent of AI, customer experiences and expectations are evolving fast. So are our clients. You'll need to keep ahead of the latest innovations and work to constantly evolve BCG's CX perspectives, insights, and client diagnostics so that we can answer our clients' toughest questions. YOU'RE GOOD AT Deep expertise in customer experiences across online and offline touchpoints Developing customer-centric strategies that drive growth, cost efficiency, and lifetime value Conducting quant / qual research to understand customer needs and pain points Mapping customer journeys, identifying "moments of truth," & designing target experiences Scoping & implementing AI, automation, and digital solutions to transform customer engagement Building data-driven business cases to prioritize CX investments and innovations Communicating with clients and stakeholders, in a credible and confident way Working collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual Proficient in agile ways of working Being flexible and bringing a curious and creative mindset Navigating complexity and ambiguity What You'll Bring 7+ years of consulting experience required; candidates with consulting experience preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 8+ years minimum industry experience required; 12-14+ years of industry experience strongly preferred Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred) Fluency in English (must have) Experience in any of the following sectors: telecom, retail, banking, insurance, or travel (preferred) Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Who You'll Work With As a Director - Customer Experience , BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path , you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities t o the ser vice of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers. Additional info BCG Vantage is a powerhouse of expertise, seamlessly embedded within Practice Areas and markets to drive extraordinary impact. It equips BCG case teams and clients with cutting-edge expertise, proprietary assets, actionable data, and transformative insights that empower our case teams and enable our clients to achieve their aspirations. With global experts across 20 Practices, covering more than 100 topics, sectors and offers, plus four focused geographic markets, BCG Vantage delivers unparalleled depth and breadth of insight & expertise. BCG Vantage consists of three career paths, each playing a crucial role in delivering value to clients, case teams and practice teams. Client Focus (Embedded Expertise) Integrates into client-facing teams to deliver direct client impact through expertise, know-how, and proprietary tools and assets Topic Activation (Sector Expertise with Proprietary Tool & Data Solutions) Combines deep domain insights with our know-how and proprietary assets to address targeted challenges directly with clients and project teams; co-creates insights on industry trends and functional topics, proprietary data and tools, and teams to codify IP that all enables BCG to deliver excellent business value with its clients Research (Practice Topic and Sector-Aligned Research and Insights) Delivers actionable research and insights tailored to the client project's needs; works with qualitative and quantitative data, conducts research and provides synthesized results from sources including commercial data, public and open source, company and industry research, macro-economic, commodities and trade data Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below. We expect total annualized compensation for Chicago & Boston based employees to be approximately the following: Base salary of $174,100 Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-30% 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
